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Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Major change to F1 trophies at British Grand Prix for first time ever and they took 210 HOURS to make
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMULA ONE and Lego have taken the next step in their relationship at the British Grand Prix. As Lewis Hamilton and co battle on track, the three podium sitters at Silverstone will be presented with a set of stunning trophies made completely out of Lego Bricks. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 12 F1 and Lego have taken the next step in their relationship with a stunning new collaboration 12 A stunning new Lego Bricks trophy will be presented to the top three drivers at Silverstone 12 The trophy is inspired in design by the RAC Trophy Credit: Reuters 12 The golden trophy has 2,717 Lego elements 12 It took a team of seven Lego master builders 210 hours to design and create the trophies 12 The trophy has a stunning car on the side 12 The intricate details of the trophy saw a brand new process for making Lego Bricks implemented The partnership comes as part of F1's 75th anniversary celebrations at the iconic racetrack after it hosted the first ever F1 race in 1950. A team of seven master builders spent a combined 210 hours meticulously designing and crafting four trophies - three for the drivers and one for the constructor - at the Lego model shop in Billund, Denmark. Inspired by the RAC (Royal Automobile Club) trophy - handed to seven-time Hamilton after he won last year's race at Silverstone - the new one-of-a-kind first place trophy shows off a stunning golden tint. Standing at over 23 inches tall, the first place trophy is comprised of a staggering 2,717 Lego elements and weighs more than 2kg - while the constructors trophy shares the same characteristics. The second and third place trophies are no less impressive a feat of Lego engineering for the first-ever version of the prize. They also consist of 2,298 Lego elements each, both weigh in at 1.5kg and stand at over 17 inches tall. But for Samuel Liltorp Johnson, Lego's creative lead on the project, the trophies are the end of a "magic" journey. Speaking exclusively to SunSport from Silverstone, Samuel reveals the project was something he had dreamed of since he was a kid - despite the project being very stressful as it only landed on his desk around Easter time. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK He said: "To be honest, if I could tell my my grandad when I was a kid that this was something that I would do, he'd probably be like, 'as if, mate'. "But for me it was something we did together in my family when I was a kid, we watched F1. Charles Leclerc swears NINE TIMES in nine seconds in stunning F-word blast after qualifying blow at British Grand Prix "The process of going through this, it's been a bit breakneck speed, to be honest, like a real F1 race. "We found out about it not that long ago, and we've really wanted to give it all and what it deserves, and we've been working very closely with the Silverstone team. "I think, after all of that passion from both sides, learning each other's stories and what it means, I think that's really made it something that's turned out quite beautiful." Samuel emphasises the team wanted to create a trophy infused with the heritage and magic of F1 combined with the Lego flair. But it was a hard ask, with a completely new process for making the Lego Bricks being implemented to ensure they met the "breakneck" deadline. Regardless, Samuel believes the team has "made magic" and hopes fans will enjoy the fruits of their labour. He adds: "I think it's a dream of everyone to be here at the pinnacle of F1 on its 75th birthday... "We talked about the RAC trophy being a very beautiful piece of sculpture, and when you try and replicate that in square bricks it's a bit of a challenge to get it 100 per cent perfect. "But we didn't want it to be a copy, it should be inspired by it, so one of the things that we put on that was kind of a bit outrageous, but we wanted to be playful with it as well. "We have one of our F1 collectable cars mounted on the front of the trophy, so there's actually a car on the trophy and also a little Lego Brick on the top, so that's just kind of our signature, if you like, on the item itself." Samuel also feels the trophies are priceless, saying: "It's been so many hours and everything, it's got to be priceless. "I think the experience for me, I can't really put a monetary value on that. "Being at Silverstone and just seeing all this going on and knowing we're a part of that. "It's been pretty crazy." Samuel keeps talk of any future projects under wraps but insists he does not expect the partnership to go away anytime soon. Lego previously created a set of life-size Lego F1 cars which the drivers had a blast driving around in before the Miami Grand Prix. 12 Lego's creative lead Samuel Liltorp Johnson spoke exclusively to SunSport about the design process 12 Samuel believes his team created 'magic' with the trophy 12 The first place and constructors trophies weigh more than 2kg 12 It also stands at over 59 inches tall
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First Post
28-06-2025
- Politics
- First Post
‘Ran to Daddy to avoid being flattened:' Iran's Araghchi taunts Israel using Trump's new nickname
Iranian foreign minister warned Tel Aviv that it won't hesitate from revealing its 'true capabilities' if provoked read more Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday (June 28) quipped that Israel had no choice but to 'run to Daddy' to avoid being flattened by Iranian missiles, referring to US President Donald Trump's new nickname derived from a statement by Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte. The foreign minister warned Tel Aviv that it won't hesitate to reveal its 'true capabilities' if provoked. 'The great and powerful Iranian people, who showed the world that the Israeli regime had no choice but to run to 'Daddy' to avoid being flattened by our missiles, do not take kindly to threats and insults. If illusions lead to worse mistakes, Iran will not hesitate to unveil its real capabilities, which will certainly end any delusion about the power of Iran,' Araghchi posted on X. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Notably, Rutte had called Trump 'daddy' for using strong language against both Israel and Iran during the recent conflict between the two West Asian nations. Rutte's response came when he was asked about Trump using the F-word on live TV after Israel and Iran continued trading missiles despite the ceasefire. 'Israel, as soon as we made the deal, they came out and they dropped a load of bombs, the likes of which I've never seen before, the biggest load that we've seen. We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the fu*k they're doing,' Trump said. Later, reports emerged that Israeli leadership was left 'stunned' and 'embarrassed' by the harsh rebuke. Warning to Trump Araghchi also Trump against using a 'disrespectful and unacceptable tone' towards Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and hurting his 'millions of followers'. 'If President Trump is genuine about wanting a deal, he should put aside the disrespectful and unacceptable tone towards Iran's Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Khamenei, and stop hurting his millions of heartfelt supporters,' Araghchi said. Araghchi's rebuke came following a social media post by Trump on Friday in which he claimed he had prevented the assassination of the Iranian supreme leader and accused Khamenei of ingratitude. 'I knew exactly where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the US armed forces, by far the greatest and most powerful in the world, terminate his life,' Trump posted. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I saved him from a very ugly and ignominious death, and he does not have to say, 'Thank you, President Trump!' he said.
Daily Mirror
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
NATO chief Mark Rutte explains what he really meant after calling Trump 'Daddy'
Mark Rutte, who has been Secretary General of NATO since October 2024, referred to Donald Trump as "Daddy" when he praised the US President's approach to the Iran-Israel ceasefire NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has been forced to backtrack on an embarrassing remark - where he appeared to call US president Donald Trump"Daddy". The politician backed Mr Trump when the world leader swore on live TV in a rant about the Iran-Israel ceasefire. Cameras caught the moment Mr Trump said, during a meeting of the defence bloc in the Hague, The Netherlands: "We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the f*** they're doing." But Mr Rutte, 58, said: "Daddy has to use strong language", to which Mr Trump agreed. This comment raised eyebrows across the world, with many expressing concerns about the Secretary General's impartiality. Critics said it undermined NATO's credibility and highlighted a deeper shift in the alliance's power dynamics. Mr Rutte, who was Prime Minister of the Netherlands for 14 years, has since denied calling the President "Daddy". He told reporters: "The daddy thing, I didn't call [Trump] daddy, what I said, is that sometimes... In Europe, I hear sometimes countries saying, 'hey, Mark, will the US stay with us?' "And I said, "that sounds a little bit like a small child asking his daddy, 'hey, are you still staying with the family?' So in that sense, I use daddy, not that I was calling President Trump daddy." Howver, during a press conference yesterday, a reporter asked Mr Trump if he enjoyed being called "Daddy" by the NATO chief. Smiling, the Republican President said: "No, he likes me, I think he likes me. If he doesn't I'll let you know and I'll come back and I'll hit him hard, OK?... He did it very affectionately though. 'Daddy, you're my daddy.'" Sky News and other broadcasters were forced to issue on-air apologies after Mr Trump, 79, dropped the F-bomb in the exchange yesterday. The concerning rant came when Mr Trump was quizzed by reporters on claims Israel and Iran had violated the ceasefire he had announced had been reached. Mr Trump, who previously mouthed the F-word at a campaign rally in 2016 and used the word "bullsh**" while making a briefing room appearance earlier this year, said he believed the Iran-Israel ceasefire will hold. He added: "They're not going to be fighting each other, they've had it... Like two kids in the schoolyard, they fight like hell, you can't stop them. Let them fight for two or three minutes then it's easy to stop them." The NATO summit wrapped up on Wednesday. Air Force One took off from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol shortly before 6pm local time to take Mr Trump back to Washington DC.
CNN
25-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Watch how Fox News covered Trump dropping an F-bomb vs. a Democrat
Watch how Fox News covered Trump dropping an F-bomb vs. a Democrat CNN's Abby Phillip rolls the tape on Fox News' apparent double standard over the use of the F-word. 01:29 - Source: CNN Vertical Politics of the Day 16 videos Watch how Fox News covered Trump dropping an F-bomb vs. a Democrat CNN's Abby Phillip rolls the tape on Fox News' apparent double standard over the use of the F-word. 01:29 - Source: CNN Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC Democratic mayoral primary New York State assemblyman and democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani declared victory in a speech as he is poised to win the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, with his top challenger Andrew Cuomo conceding the race. According to CNN's projection, Mamdani, whose campaign focused on affordability, will garner less than 50% of the vote, meaning the race will formally be decided by ranked-choice votes. 02:35 - Source: WABC Mamdani camp electric after Cuomo concedes Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman and democratic socialist, moved to the brink Tuesday of a stunning win in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, with his top challenger, Andrew Cuomo, conceding the race. 00:59 - Source: CNN Cuomo called Mamdani after conceding NYC mayoral primary New York state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani was on the brink of a stunning Democratic primary win Tuesday for New York City mayor, with his top challenger, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, conceding the race. 00:38 - Source: CNN Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran President Donald Trump condemned both Iran and Israel as the ceasefire he brokered between the two countries appeared to grow more fragile. Trump was critical of both sides, but reserved his harshest condemnation for Israel, who he said 'unloaded' on Iran 'as soon as we made the deal.' 02:01 - Source: CNN Reporter asks Trump if he wants regime change in Iran When questioned about Iran while aboard Air Force 1, President Trump addressed whether he desires a change in the countries' regime. 00:58 - Source: CNN Father of Marines detained by ICE Narciso Barranco, a father of three US Marines, was detained by federal agents while working as a landscaper in California. Video captured the moment he was confronted by the agents. 01:10 - Source: CNN 'Complete bait and switch': MTG calls out Trump over Iran strikes Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-GA) calls out President Donald Trump's for reversing course on "key promises" on the "MAGA agenda" after U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear facilities. 00:36 - Source: CNN Bernie Sanders reacts to US strikes on Iran during speech Sen. Bernie Sanders held a "Fighting Oligarchy" rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, when he received news of President Donald Trump's strikes on Iran. 01:38 - Source: CNN Trump announces air strikes on nuclear sites in Iran US President Donald Trump announced that the United States has completed a 'very successful attack' on nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. 00:38 - Source: CNN Trump's remarks on US strikes in Iran President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House after US strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran. 03:39 - Source: CNN Why Trump rebuked his own intel chief CNN's Kristen Holmes reports on how Tulsi Gabbard's standing inside the Trump administration has diminished in recent weeks. President Donald Trump has come to see the director of national intelligence as "off message" when it comes to the conflict in the Middle East, according to one senior White House advisor. 02:04 - Source: CNN Why Fareed Zakaria thinks Trump has 'FOMO' foreign policy CNN's Fareed Zakaria analyzes what may be motivating President Trump's foreign policy: a fear of missing out. 00:44 - Source: CNN Border patrol agents arrest US citizen standing up for detained maintenance worker A US citizen has been arrested after a physical altercation with immigration agents after they detained a maintenance worker at a shopping center in Pico Rivera, California. 01:33 - Source: CNN Jewish GOP Congressman says he was 'run off the road' GOP Rep. Max Miller said he was 'run off the road' on his way to work in Ohio by an individual who yelled "Death to Israel" and had a Palestinian flag. Miller is Jewish and describes himself as a staunch defender of Israel. 00:50 - Source: CNN
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First Post
25-06-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Trump's F-bomb, Biden's son of b**ch... When US presidents swore in public
Donald Trump is known for doing things differently. On Tuesday (June 24), he became the first US president to swear on 'live' TV when he used the F-word to express his frustration with Iran and Israel for violating the ceasefire just hours after it came into effect. However, American leaders have been caught using expletives in the past read more US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House. It is during this interaction that he dropped the F-bomb. AP What does one do when one is frustrated? Usually, one swears or curses, using the F-word. But what if you are the president of the United States of America? Well, Donald Trump on Tuesday showed he's no different from us when he too used the swear word to express his frustration that Israel and Iran appeared to be violating the ceasefire that he just celebrated going into effect. But, despite the hoopla over Trump swearing on live camera, it is not unheard of. There have been many instances of the US commander-in-chief showcasing their inner potty mouth. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Trump's F-bomb heard around the world The world's media dedicated much of Tuesday (June 24) covering the ceasefire in the war between Israel and Iran and Donald Trump's role in brokering it. But before Trump could even celebrate the breakthrough, Israel and Iran appeared to have violated it. Just two-and-a-half hours after the ceasefire came into effect, Tel Aviv accused Tehran of launching missiles at the Jewish nation. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said he had directed Israel's armed forces to 'respond forcefully' to what he called Iran's 'violation of the ceasefire'. And when asked to respond to the two warring nations' actions, Trump appeared agitated. 'There was one rocket that I guess was fired overboard after the time limit and now Israel is going out. These guys [have] got to calm down,' he said, speaking to reporters before heading to the Nato summit in The Hague. The US president added that he didn't like 'plenty of things' he saw. 'I didn't like the fact that Israel unloaded right after we made the deal,' he said, referring to the ceasefire he announced earlier. 'They didn't have to unload.' 'We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the f**k they're doing,' Trump added, dropping the f-bomb . President Trump on Israel and Iran: "We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the fuck they're doing." — CSPAN (@cspan) June 24, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Presidential hot-mic moments Trump's use of a swear word on live cameras surprised many; American presidents have typically refrained from using it publicly, even when angry or frustrated. But it isn't the first time that an American president has been caught swearing. In 2018, Trump referred to Haiti and African nations as 's**thole countries', asking why the US would accept more immigrants from there rather than places like Norway. Unsurprisingly, his remarks spurred anger; Haiti's government said Trump's comments shows a 'racist view of the Haitian community', while El Salvador sent a formal letter of protest to the US saying the president had 'implicitly' accepted the use of 'harsh terms detrimental to the dignity of El Salvador and other countries'. In March 2010, then Vice President Joe Biden was caught out by an amplified microphone, telling his boss, Barack Obama, that passing the Affordable Care Act was a 'big f***ing deal'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD And 12 years after that incident, Biden once again let it rip when he called Fox News reporter Peter Doocy a 'stupid son of a b**ch.' The incident when happened Doocy called out to Biden saying, 'Do you think inflation is a political liability going into the midterms?' 'No, it's a great asset,' Biden snarked. 'More inflation. What a stupid son of a b**ch.' Biden: What a stupid son of a bitch — Acyn (@Acyn) January 24, 2022 Later, Doocy said that President Biden called to apologise shortly after the briefing ended. And Biden's predecessor, Barack Obama, too had his own hot-mic moments. In 2009, he referred to rapper Kanye West as a 'jacka**' after the rapper interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD President Obama called Kanye West a 'Jackass' in 2009. As always, President Obama was right. — Jack Cocchiarella (@JDCocchiarella) December 2, 2022 Obama also referred to his 2012 presidential rival, Mitt Romney as a 'serial bullshi***r' in a Rolling Stone magazine. Republican presidential candidate George W Bush with his vice presidential candidate Dick Cheney. File image/Reuters And just like Biden and Obama, George W Bush also had a hot-mic moment. While campaigning to be president in 2000, Bush leaned over to his running mate, Dick Cheney, and commented on the presence of New York Times reporter Adam Clymer. He, unknowingly, called the journalist a 'major-league a**hole.' Bush later joked about the incident, referring to Clymer as a 'major-league ass…et' in a taped message played at a press corps dinner. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD But many believe that no other US president cursed and swore as much as Harry Truman. He once called General Douglas MacArthur a 'dumb son of a b**ch' and Richard Nixon a 'shifty-eyed god***ed liar.' In most of these cases, the US leader has apologised for abusing. But, Russell Riley, a presidential historian at the Miller Center at the University of Virginia, told NPR that it is highly unlikely that Trump would show any remorse for his use of the swear word. 'The question is whether you brazen it out or you apologise,' Riley said. 'And I'm sure in this case the president will just brazen it out.' With inputs from agencies
