Formula 1 has announced that the US, Mexican and Brazilian Grands Prix will not go ahead this year.
This comes as the three countries have among the worst COVID-19 infection rates in the world.
F1 bosses have decided to add three more races in Europe instead, which will be added to the calendar soon.
This will see the return of Germany’s Nurburgring and Imola in Italy and the debut for Portugal’s Portimao track.
Arsenal scrape past Sporting to reach Champions League semi-finals
Arsenal has edged past Sporting to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the second successive season, with a 0-0 home draw earning them a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday.
Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open due to wrist injury
World number two Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Barcelona Open after injuring his right wrist, tournament organisers said on Wednesday.
Kohli and Dar shine as Bengaluru ease past Lucknow in IPL
Veteran batter Virat Kohli and fast bowler Rasikh Dar have led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a comfortable five-wicket win over struggling Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.
Man United's Maguire to miss Chelsea trip after one-match ban for misconduct
Manchester United centre back Harry Maguire will miss their Premier League match at Chelsea after receiving a one-match ban following a misconduct charge, the English Football Association said on Wednesday.
Former doubles world number one Jamie Murray retires
Former doubles world number one Jamie Murray has called time on his tennis career on Wednesday, hanging up his racket at 40 after a trophy-laden journey that included seven Grand Slam titles and a Davis Cup triumph with his brother Andy.
The UAE's Ministry of Education has announced the resumption of in-person learning for all children, students, and staff in public and private nurseries, kindergartens, and schools starting April 20.
The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting incident at a school in Turkey that resulted in the deaths of at least nine people and injured 13 others on Wednesday.
The UAE's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced on Wednesday that students and staff in all public and private higher education institutions will resume in-person learning starting Monday, April 20.
