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A look at the transfer dealings away from Arsenal, with Bayern set to submit another bid for Harry Kane and Manchester City considering Josko Gvardiol alternatives. Manchester City may face a testing wait to welcome a new central defender as they begin preparations to face Arsenal in the Community Shield this Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s side have lost some key first-team stars in the summer window with Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez both departing to seal moves to Barcelona and Al Ahli, respectively. Mateo Kovacic remains as the only incoming ahead of the 2023/24 campaign set for an immediate role at…

Few aircraft are as universally recognizable or as closely associated with a specific era in history as the UH-1 “Huey” helicopter. Developed by Bell Helicopter and used extensively by the U.S. military, especially during the Vietnam War, the UH-1 has left an indelible imprint on aviation history. Despite its age, it continues to serve in various roles worldwide, testifying to its robust design and versatile capabilities. Design & Development The genesis of the UH-1 dates back to the early 1950s when the U.S. Army expressed a need for a new multi-purpose helicopter. Bell Helicopter won the contract in 1955 with…

Indian doctors have warned there is ‘nothing’ they can do to save a baby who was born with two severe birth defects. The boy, called Babu, suffers from encephalocele – a rare condition which caused him to be born with a flat head and a sac on the back of his neck. His parents, Jyotsna and Jhontu Das, were told their son had no hope of survival – despite him now being two months old, local reports suggest. They are now desperately chasing a ‘miracle’ as they believe Babu could ‘live forever’ – despite doctors warning they are ‘helpless’ to…

This is the perfect toy for wealthy (and wild) people who live near the ocean. This is the perfect toy for wealthy (and wild) people who live near the ocean: a supercar boat. A company called Waterlink is renting these jetski/boat supercars, which are currently based off of Corvette and Ferrari models. It will also include Bentley, Aston Martin and Bugatti in the near future. Video: Ferrari Drives on Water The engine is still located at the rear but the V8 that powers the Corvette C8, on which this speedboat is based, has been replaced with 1.8-litre unit. Mind you,…

This is the heartwarming moment that dozens of Indian rescuers rallied together to use a crane in order to save an elephant trapped at the bottom of a 20-foot well. The massive rescue effort took place last week close to the Panagar army camp in Jalpaiguri, Western Bengal, after the elephant strayed out of the Bishnupur jungle and into the well. Army officials realized the elephant was trapped inside the well after hearing a noise coming from deep inside. After they found the distressed pachyderm, the military officers threw in some food for the creature and called the Burdwan Forest…

Pep Guardiola offered up an astonished response and deadpan stare to a journalist after they asked a question about Erling Haaland. The Norway international was Europe’s standout player last season as he fired the Citizens to a Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble. Haaland, 23, joined Manchester City last summer with questions about how he would fit into Guardiola’s possession-dominant system. The Norwegian more than acquitted himself from such scrutiny after bagging an incredible 52 goals in 53 games – including 36 goals in the Premier League. However, it seems Haaland still has something to prove for some.…

Man United lost to Borussia Dortmund in their final pre-season tour game in Las Vegas and here are how the players rated. Tom Heaton Had a fulfilling first half until Donyell Malen pounced twice in as many minutes to put Dortmund ahead. Came off at half time. 6 Diogo Dalot Scored a superb curling goal; a timely reminder he is the more adventurous and productive right-back. 7 Victor Lindelof Heaton and Brandon Williams rowed but the culprit for Malen’s second goal was Lindelof, who attempted a pass that was not on. 5 Harry Maguire Booed by a tiny minority, he…

A super-strong woman who lifts 205lb (14.6 stone) weights is continuing her gruelling fitness regime – despite it being over a week after her due date. Emily Breeze Watson, 31, is still practising CrossFit – a combination of weightlifting, gymnastics and intensive cardio – six days a week, even though she could go into labour at any time. But the fitness instructor, from Charlotte, North Carolina, who posts her workout photos on Instagram, has been forced to defend herself after angry strangers accused her of harming her unborn baby. Scroll down for video The super-strong 5ft 5in athlete first sparked…

Marcus Rashford admits that he considered leaving Manchester United but abandoned his intention when Erik ten Hag arrived as the new manager. Manchester United can be said to have closed the 2022/23 season quite satisfactorily. The club based at Old Trafford finished third in the Premier League and won the League Cup. The arrival of Erik ten Hag as new manager had the positive impact that the club’s supporters had hoped for after the disappointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (his last season) and Ralf Rangnick. One of the players who has felt the positive impact of the arrival of ten…

Tragic Incident: Elephant Fatally Injured Attempting to Cross Railway Fence; Rescue Efforts Prove Unsuccessful. In a heart-wrenching incident near Nagarhole, a majestic elephant lost its life while attempting to cross a railway fence. The fence, which had been erected to prevent wildlife from straying onto railway tracks, proved to be a deadly trap for the hapless animal. According to reports, the elephant was trying to make its way to the other side of the fence when it got entangled in the wires. Despite its best efforts, the animal couldn’t break free and was left stuck, helpless and injured. Forest officials…

As the dawn of the 21st century has propelled technological advancements at an astonishing pace, the aerospace industry has been no exception. One aircraft that stands as a testament to these advancements is the Agusta Westland AW101, a model that encapsulates decades of design evolution, manufacturing prowess, and persistent innovation in the realm of rotorcraft technology. A Collaborative Masterpiece The AgustaWestland AW101, previously known as the EH101, is a shining example of successful international collaboration in the aerospace industry. The project was launched in the late 1970s when the United Kingdom and Italy identified a shared requirement for a new…

Some aircraft have proven to be game-changers. One of these is the Westland Sea King, a search and rescue (SAR) and anti-submarine helicopter that served as a mainstay in many navies around the world, including the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy. Originally developed by Sikorsky as the SH-3 Sea King for the United States Navy, the design was later licensed to Westland Helicopters in the UK, where it was extensively developed into a robust and multipurpose platform, serving with distinction for over half a century. Sikorsky SH-3 The origin story of the Westland Sea King begins with the Sikorsky SH-3. Unveiled…

Man Utd suffered a third loss in a row during the US tour when falling 2-3 against Dortmund. Defense is a sore problem for the Red Devils in this match. Man Utd got off to a good start to the summer of 2023 friendlies, winning the first three matches against Leeds, Lyon and Arsenal. Even so, the Red Devils’ euphoria was over. In the last three friendlies, they all lost. After losing to Wrexham and Real Madrid, Man Utd continued to taste bitter fruit against Dortmund in a friendly match in Las Vegas this morning (July 31). Despite taking the…

On the day striker Erling Haaland was completely blocked, Man City received a 1-2 defeat against Atletico Madrid in a friendly match in Seoul, South Korea. Man City has the last friendly match to prepare the best force before the English Super Cup match with Arsenal (August 6) when competing against Atletico Madrid last night (July 30, Vietnam time). Coach Pep Guardiola launched the most powerful squad with star Erling Haaland in attack. However, The Citizens struggled with the tight defensive play of the team in La Liga and ended the first half without a goal. Entering the second half,…

The Northrop Tacit Blue was probably one of the most distinctive and unusual looking stealth aircraft to be produced. Usually the word “stealth” for an aircraft conjures up an image of an ominous but sleek, futuristic looking plane in a black finish. The Tacit Blue, on the other hand, featured a comical, boxy design that unsurprisingly led to several nicknames. The Tacit Blue was built by Northrop as a stealth aircraft that was intended to loiter above enemy positions and transmit a live feed of their movements back to a command center – all while remaining invisible to radar. As…

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been in regular contact with Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund to convince him to join the club instead of Paris Saint-Germain. Erik ten Hag has held video calls with Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund to convince him to join Manchester United despite late transfer interest from Paris Saint-Germain. The Atalanta striker is set to become United’s third arrival of the summer. Attack-minded midfielder Mason Mount completed his move to Old Trafford earlier this summer before the club also moved to sign goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan. There is no issue on the player’s behalf…

Meet the Flying Brick, a car that’s just about as badass as Peaky Blinders’ protagonist, a certain Thomas Shelby. With its dominating hot-rod demeanor, reinforced by visible exhausts, gnarly front bumpers, and a carbon-fiber body, this mafioso’s town car was actually designed for Russian billionaire and avid drift-master Sergei Kabargin. The name Flying Brick comes from the symbol of resistance and the role bricks have played in populist uprisings, and sort of fits well into the car’s overall aesthetic, with its square-ish shape and the fact that the engine outputs a mind-numbing 900 horsepower! Designer: Alexander Opanasenko for Sergei Kabargin…

The very mention of the iconic DeLorean DMC-12 makes you excited – no matter if it is the classic one or a modern reinterpretation. Making a mark in the “Back to the Future” trilogy, the car will celebrate its 40th anniversary this month, ever since it was first rolled off the production lines on January 21, 1981. The sports car (as described in that era) has been hot property ever since its launch and will continue to do so. Automotive fanatics like to tinker around with the appearance of this iconic four-wheeler in their own ways, and this time around…

Prior to Game Week 1, plenty of Dream Team gaffers would have elected Erling Haaland (£7.8m) as the player most likely to reach 100 points first in 2022/23. But few would have been so bold to predict it would only take the Norway international five Game Weeks to reach the landmark. To put the rapid nature of this achievement into perspective, Dream Team’s second-best player at the time of writing, Ivan Toney (£4.3m), has 52 points to his name. Man City got their Champions League campaign underway with a comfortable 4-0 win away to Sevilla in which their new No9…

If Erling Haaland wants to play non-league football, then his offer is still on the table. Haaland scored a staggering 52 goals in all competitions last season as he was aided with a break during the campaign, when the 2022/23 term halted for the 2022 World Cup. Norway’s lack of involvement in Qatar meant the phenom forward was able to put his feet up and enjoy a few weeks without representing Manchester City. However, he could have continued to ply his trade in England as seventh-tier side Ashton United made an ambitious loan approach. Co-chairman Jonathan Sayer has revealed the…

It’s perhaps the most fitting symbol a February born-baby could ever have. So it’s no surprise that midwives couldn’t believe their eyes when Jorgia Welch was delivered with a heart-shaped birth mark. It sat on the left side of her tummy, in line with her belly button. Medics told 37-year-old mother Jayne and her partner Joe, from Stoke-on-Trent, that the heart would likely disappear with age. But Jorgia’s symmetrical birth mark has only grown in proportion to her and remains clearly visible ahead of her first birthday next week. Jorgia was born on February 22 last year, arriving three days…

Manchester City ended last season with three trophies, including a first Champions League, while neighbours United ended their own silverware drought and secured a top-four finish. For Pep Guardiola, there will be subtle tweaks to his Treble-winning Manchester City squad this summer, rather than any radical change. Given they remain so far ahead of their Premier League rivals and are now Europe’s top team after their Champions League triumph, Guardiola does not need to make major personnel changes. City have already moved swiftly to address the expected departure of skipper Ilkay Gundogan, by agreeing a fee of £25million, plus £5m…

Isabel Johansen, the girlfriend of striker Erling Haaland (Man City) is in a state of anxiety, after the recent move of model Ivana Knoll. The name Ivana Knoll was famous during the 2022 World Cup thanks to the bold, revealing clothes that the Croatian model wore in the stands at the stadiums in Qatar. Therefore, the former Miss Croatia is considered the hottest female fan of the 2022 World Cup. This charming pink ball has also appeared at big events, such as the Champions League final 2022/23 between Man City and Man City. and Inter Milan. Recently, Ivana caused a…

Different crews flying this battle-hardened Royal Air Force Chinook have won four Distinguished Flying Crosses between them. As the British Royal Air Force and manufacturer Boeing celebrate 40 years of the CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter in U.K. service, one of the very first of these rotorcraft that the country received is still flying operationally today and has an incredible story to tell. This Chinook, known as “Bravo November,” narrowly avoided destruction more than once during the 1982 Falklands War. Since then no fewer than four of its pilots have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on different operational missions. Bravo…