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EUGENIE Bouchard has posted footage of an intense workout on her Instagram as she looks to get back to the court. The world number 219 is gearing up for a busy summer following her return from a persistent shoulder injury over the past two years. And she gave fans a glimpse into her regime with her latest Instagram post. Bouchard went through a series of high intensity gym exercises which included weight training and plyometric work. She closed with some shots of her hitting the ball on court. The Canadian boasts over 2.4million followers on the app and often gives…

The defense industry is one of the most profitable trades in the world. In America alone, the total sales from the defense sector comprises $389 billion, with companies like Lockheed Martin taking the lead. Globally, it boasts profits of over $760 billion. A huge part of that revenue comes from aerospace technology. Comparatively, war plane construction is far younger than other segments of the defense industry. The first aircraft made specifically for the military was the 1909 Wright Military Flyer, designed (amid fierce competition) by the Wright Brothers for the U.S. Army Signal Corps. Fast forward a century, and it’s…

City in the Community used the opening of a new Playzone to show off their trio of trophies to youngsters near the Etihad. A group of primary school children in Newton Heath went to school on Monday morning to find all three Treble trophies on display. Manchester City completed the Treble on Saturday when they won the Champions League final by beating Inter Milan in Istanbul. The silverware that has eluded the club for so long has finally been added, and sits alongside the Premier League and FA Cup trophies won this season as City completed an achievement only managed…

When Sadie Budden spent two years struggling to conceive she thought she might never have children. But then, to everyone’s surprise, she gave birth to two – in the space of just six-and-a-half months. Against all the odds, Ronnie and his little sister Sienna were born only 208 days apart. Miss Budden, 31, a pre-school teacher, was stunned to get pregnant three weeks after Ronnie was born. But she and her partner Paul Dennis, 38, a builder, were even more surprised when she gave birth to Sienna at only 26 weeks of pregnancy. Their remarkable babies – known as ‘tandem…

AS a promising young athlete with stars in her eyes, Rachel Stuhlmann might have dreamed of hitting the top spot in tennis. But a plastic surgeon has said splashing out on cosmetic work over the years proves it is game over for Rachel’s competitive tennis career. Recently, Rachel uploaded a video of herself to Instagram dressed in a bright red crop top and tennis skirt. While taking to the court and knocking around a few tennis balls, Rachel was seen promoting a can of energy drink. One of the 31-year-old’s followers asked: “Sorry if this is a stupid question, have…

Cool photographs of a historic achievement. On Feb. 5, the an F-35A landed at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, marking the successful ending of JSF’s first ever transatlantic flight. It was pretty much an Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force) achievement: the aircraft was the ItAF’s first F-35, the first JSF built outside the U.S., piloted by one of the two ItAF test pilots, belonging to the Reparto Sperimentale Volo (Test Wing) from Pratica di Mare, who successfully completed the training at Luke AFB in November last year, and supported by a formation made by 2x KC-767s, 2x C-130Js and…

This is what a mission to hunt down and destroy Chinese tactical ballistic missiles and anti-satellite weapons looks like. Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35 fighters start as dots of light far off the wing of the Royal Air Force tanker. In a complex aerial ballet they slide into position, dropping their speed to 280 knots to stay level with the twin hoses trailing from the British jet. A series of minute adjustments sees the first pilot push his plane’s probe into the receiving basket of the hose, triggering the flow of aviation fuel at up to 1500 lb per minute.…

Turkish yard Sirena Yachts has revealed further details on its new range of superyachts that were revealed at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show. To create the range, Sirena forged a new partnership with exterior designer Luca Vallebona and Van Oossanen Naval Architects. The models will come in 35, 42 and 50-metre size increments, each with a dedicated focus on space management in order to maximise the onboard experience of owners and guests. New details from the yard show how this has allowed for added features such as an innovative owner’s patio, mullion-less windows and a vast, flexible beach club area.…

A new mother who was still performing headstands the day before she gave birth says yoga was behind her speedy 10-minute labour. Randi Greene, 30, from Chesapeake in Ohio, who gave birth to baby Quinn last month, refused to roll up her mat when she fell pregnant, and instead shared jaw-dropping photos of her pulling off impressive moves even with a growing bump. Randi, who trained as an instructor after falling in love with yoga three years ago, credits her practice with helping her during contractions when she was giving birth, and says it helped her to create a ‘deeper…

It appears animals can make themselves comfy wherever they want to – if these photographs are anything to go by. From a lion sitting in a wheelbarrow to four cats squished into a small suitcase, Bored Panda has collected a gallery of hilarious snaps capturing creatures perfectly fitting themselves into very strange places. Elsewhere, a sleepy ginger cat effortlessly squeezed herself into a flower pot and a dog made himself comfortable in the sleeve of his owner’s hoodie. Here, FEMAIL reveals some of the funniest examples… Share or comment on this article: Hilarious photos show animals perfectly perching themselves in…

From design to specs and pricing, here’s what you should know about the iconic American sports car as it enters its fifth year as a mid-engine speedster. Overview Since bursting onto the scene at the 1953 GM Motorama, the Chevrolet Corvette has been the definitive American sports car, carving out its own mythology in the process. Despite this, the Detroit auto giant decided to look to Europe for inspiration when developing the eighth iteration of its most famous nameplate. The current version of the iconic sports car doesn’t just have a bold new design; it’s also the first to feature…

THE girl who partied with Marcus Rashford after he split from his fiancée is today revealed as personal trainer Courtney Caldwell. US-based Courtney also fronts the Big Body University — which promises to help followers get a bum like Kim Kardashian. We told yesterday how the England and Manchester United striker, 25, was seen returning to his hotel with her at 5am after partying at an exclusive nightclub while on holiday in Miami. Courtney sells workout and meal plans online — enjoying lucrative deals with brands like Gymshark. A source said: “Courtney is not only beautiful, she’s business-minded and incredibly…

SCOTT CARSON has gone hand in glove with Champions League great Paolo Maldini. Even though the Manchester City No 3 didn’t even get his fingers on the ball. Man City’s victory over Inter Milan saw Carson bridge an 18-year gap to lift his second winners’ medal. Just like Maldini did between his first and fifth triumphs in the competition. And the AC Milan legend could not be blamed for thinking, if Carson does climb onto the winners’ podium: ‘Nice work if you can get it’. The revered Italian defender had to slog through a Milan career that covered 902 appearances and…

PAIGE SPIRANAC stunned fans by posing in a pink dress while out on the course. The former pro golfer, 29, was promoting a competition on social media in which two entrants can win the chance to play a round of golf against her at Augusta. And she accompanied details of the prize by adding a picture of her holding a club. In the snap, she opted to wear a figure-hugging pink dress that her fans loved. Reacting to the image, one person said: “You look spectacular 😍❤️🔥❤️.” Another replied: “Absolutely stunning.” And a third responded: “Stunning outfit Paige, very glam…

A 22-year-old mother has documented the heartbreaking hours she spent with her newborn daughter after being forced to carry an unviable pregnancy to term following the Roe v. Wade overturn. Chloe, from Arizona, was 23 weeks pregnant with her second child when she was told the baby had a condition known as alobar holoprosencephaly – a disorder which prevents the brain from dividing into two halves. Following the Supreme Court’s decision, which ended the constitutional right to abortion, her doctor refused to induce her so she could give birth early. Chloe was forced to carry her pregnancy to term and…

MANCHESTER UNITED have decided to release defender Di’Shon Bernard. The 22-year-old made one first-team appearance after coming through the Red Devils’ academy. His one senior outing came under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, when the ex-Manchester United boss threw him into a Europa League clash with Astana in 2019. Bernard subsequently had to bide his time, spending the following two seasons on loan at Salford and Hull. He was restored to first team training during the first half of the 2022-23 season under current boss Erik ten Hag. But the Dutchman never opted to select Bernard for a matchday squad. Following his…

THIS is the nail-biting moment terrified passengers jumped off an Egyptian tourist boat as they attempted to flee raging flames. The horror footage was captured amid a mass rescue in the Red Sea this morning – with three Brits still missing. Scroll down for video The terrifying clip was filmed from a nearby vessel as onlookers watched the cruiser’s stern engulfed by flames as black smoke spewed out. A rescue crew was then seen motoring over in a dinghy as the last remaining passengers jumped for safety. One man appeared so frightened to get into the water that he hung…

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson took part in a bizarre post-match interview after winning the Champions League as he shaved a reporter’s moustache on the pitch. Pep Guardiola’s side came out 1-0 victors in Istanbul, with Rodri sealing the goal to crown them European Champions. However, fans noticed an odd moment after the match as Ederson was interviewed by TNT Sports, a Brazilian news outlet. Speaking to Ederson, fellow Brazilian Fred Caldeira from TNT Sports said: ‘It’s time to pay the bet!’ before handing the goalkeeper an electric shaver and allowing him to remove the interviewer’s moustache. Once the City shot-stopper…

It’s often said cockroaches could withstand a nuclear explosion. But another creature, dubbed ‘nature’s greatest survivor,’ is even more invincible, and you’ve probably never even heard of it. Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are some of the most fascinating animals in world because they can live happily in the most extreme conditions. Scroll down for video While not the most attractive creatures, the small, segmented animals come in many forms – there are more than 900 species of them – and they’re found everywhere in the world, from the highest mountains to the deepest oceans. Boil the 1mm creatures,…

A first-time mother was left gobsmacked when her newborn baby started lifting her head and attempting to crawl just three days after being born. Samantha Mitchell, from White Oak, Pennsylvania, and her own mother captured the incredible moment on camera while little Nyilah Daise Tzabari was lying on her stomach in the hospital cot. The little one can be seen wriggling around, making noises and lifting her head for a few seconds while looking around. In a video shared to TikTok, Samantha can be heard asking her mother: ‘Is that even normal?’ and she responded: ‘No, she’s three days old.’…

MANCHESTER UNITED fans took aim at Antony after his “stupid” rainbow flick attempt during their clash with Bournemouth. The Brazilian, 23, tried to perform the audacious trick during the first half of the Premier League clash on the South Coast. But it did not come off as he lost possession for Erik ten Hag’s side at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday afternoon. And the embarrassing moment led to Red Devils supporters slamming him on social media. One said: “What was that stupid flick Antony tried there?” Another added: “What useless skill did Antony try there?😂😂” A third replied: “Are my…

The designers of the future London’s Royal College of Art were asked to create visions of what mobility could look like and develop into over the next two decades. The year 2040 will see incredible innovation in the motoring industry, with cars that change colours with the seasons and pods that can combine with other vehicles in an urban swarm, according to shortlisted concepts of a Lexus design competition. The designers of the future London’s Royal College of Art (RCA) were asked to create visions of what mobility could look like and develop into over the next two decades, Wales…

When the super-rich take to the open sea, they do it in jaw-dropping style. They climb aboard outrageous superyachts with eye-popping features. Here we present five incredible examples, which are available to either charter or buy through SuperYachtsMonaco or CharterWorld. There’s one with a semi-submerged ‘Nemo room’, one with an outdoor cinema, one with a huge slide and another that comes with a mini-submarine. Scroll down and feast your eyes on these millionaire maritime marvels. Khalilah – charter price 245,000 to 255,000 euros (£222,000/$270,000 to £231,000/$281,000) per week Video: Super yacht Kahlilah makes an entrance heading into the port The…

MANCHESTER CITY were on cloud nine following their historic victory over Inter Milan. The Premier League champions claimed their first Champions League title with a 1-0 win over the Italian giants at the Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul. Rodri’s second-half strike sealed a historic treble for Pep Guardiola’s troops, who partied long into the night after finally getting their hands on the holy grail. And they documented their wild post-match celebrations on social media for the world, and their millions of followers, to see. It didn’t take long for City’s stars to start sinking the drinks on offer in the dressing…