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MANCHESTER CITY supporters were left raging that Casemiro escaped a red card after a horror tackle on Manuel Akanji. The Premier League champions defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup Final this afternoon. The Wembley showpiece burst into life in record fashion as Ilkay Gundogan fired City ahead after just 12 SECONDS. That was the fastest-ever goal scored in FA Cup final history. But after starting on cloud nine, City fans were furious around 13 minutes later after their defender was caught by United’s Casemiro. Akanji was caught on the inside of his ankle by the Brazilian and was…

THESE are the jaw-dropping designs for an official flagship “mega yacht” of the United Arab Emirates. The £440m vessel was created by Milan-based Enzo Manca, who says he was instructed by a Sheikh whose identity he is keeping anonymous. The 140-metre battleship-influenced UAE ONE would be able to host multiple people of importance, with three helicopter launchpads on deck. Enzo explains: “The idea of UAE ONE was born in 2020, during a very special meeting between me and a Prime Minister and Sultan of the United Arab Emirates on vacation in Italy. The proposal that was made to me was…

BRITISH tennis star Heather Watson has revealed her car was STOLEN while she was belatedly celebrating her 31st birthday. The Guernsey-born ace was a victim of crime while she was out for dinner with friends on Friday night. Her group included the highly-acclaimed singer and producer Empara Mi, who posted a photo on Instagram of “The Birthday Princess”. Yet when Watson returned home, the British No.6 was shocked to discover her vehicle had been taken by thieves from its spot in an underground car park. Ironically it happened just two days after the Lawn Tennis Association – the sport’s governing…

The gigantic Stratolaunch aircraft has successfully flown a prototype of its Talon hypersonic vehicle for the very first time. Described as the largest plane in the world due to its 383-foot wingspan, Stratolaunch’s Roc carrier plane lifted off from the Mojave Air and Space Port in California and took to the skies over the Mojave Desert. Firmly attached to a pylon at the centre of its wings was Talon-A (TA-0), a 28-foot-long (8.5 meters) reusable test aircraft that can carry payloads at hypersonic speed – more than five times the speed of sound. This flight, which lasted 5 hours and…

Boom Supersonic has unveiled a new design for its 1,300mph airliner, which when it launches in 2029, will carry passengers between London and New York in just three and a half hours. The new look for the plane – called ‘Overture’ – is, says Denver-based Boom, the culmination of ’26million core hours of simulated software designs, five wind tunnel tests, and the careful evaluation of 51 full design iterations’. The new design was revealed this week at the Farnborough International Airshow, with Boom describing Overture as an ‘economically and environmentally sustainable supersonic airliner’. Video: Boom Supersonic reveals new design for…

This is the horrific moment furious villagers in Malaysia captured a giant python after it gorged on two of their goats and was too full to move. The greedy reptile, which appeared to be 16 feet long, devoured the hapless farm animals after managing to slither through a wire fence in a rural village in the state of Pahang. Later horrified villagers found the serpent sprawled out in the mud as it attempted to digest its large meal. Scroll down for video Video: Shocked villagers find monstrous python digesting two goats Its body bulged in the middle with an enormous…

MIYU KATO and Aldila Sutjiadi have been BOOTED out of the French Open after the former inadvertently reduced a ball girl to tears. The Japanese-Indonesian team were taking on Marie Bouzkova and Sara Sorribes Tormo in a third-round clash of the women’s doubles on Court 14. Bouzkova and Sorribes Tormo edged the first set 7-6, but trailed the second 3-1 when the moment of controversy occurred. At 30-30 in what turned out to be the final game of the match, Kato passed the ball over the net as Sorribes Tormo prepared to serve. While not hit in anger, the careless…

Flying from London to New York in 80 minutes could become a reality in the future with jaw-dropping ideas for a new supersonic nuclear-powered plane. The Hyper Sting concept has been dreamt up by Spanish designer Oscar Viñals who has said that in years to come it could fly 170 passengers at more than three times the speed of sound, or 2,486mph – nearly twice that of Concorde. A ‘cold fusion nuclear reactor’ is a theoretical concept at the moment, but he explained that this innovative system would enable a Mach 3.5 capability, which would power two ramjet engines and…

A luxury car brand once hailed as Spain’s equivalent to Rolls Royce or Bentley and a favourite of the royal family is wowing critics with a new design that it hopes will restore the brand’s global reputation. Hispano Suiza’s ‘Carmen’ is a lightweight supercar that’s largely built from carbon fibre and powered entirely by electricity. The supercar costs £1.3m, has 1,005 bhp and can accelerate to 62mph in under three seconds with a top speed of 155mph. The model shown at the Geneva Motor Show last week is the first production vehicle from the firm – who rose to popularity…

ERIK TEN HAG has been slammed by viewers after he was caught performing a “filthy habit” after suffering Wembley heartbreak. Premier League champions Manchester City defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup Final this afternoon. The showpiece burst into life in record fashion as Ilkay Gundogan fired City ahead after just 12 SECONDS – the fastest-ever goal scored in FA Cup Final history. But after starting on cloud nine, City fans were furious around 13 minutes later when Casemiro escaped a red card after an alleged stamp on Manuel Akanji. Fans were even more angry before the break when…

In the FA Cup final, Man City’s main striker played poorly when facing Raphael Varane. In the 47th minute, Erling Haaland escaped after a teammate’s pass but was closely followed by Raphael Varane. Haaland couldn’t receive the ball, so he got angry and pushed Varane on the head with his hand, causing the Man United midfielder to fall to the field. Before the opponent’s uncontrolled actions, Varane did not denounce the referee or respond. The former Real Madrid midfielder stood up with a cold face. “Champion’s attitude,” commented one fan. “Well said, Varane killed Haaland,” the second commented. In 90…

The 360-footer was inspired by the enigmatic black hole phenomena. Bhushan Powar Design wants to take you to the promised land with its newest megayacht concept. The 360-footer, fittingly christened Zion, is replete with sleek, flowing lines that create a distinctive silhouette sure to stand out on the high seas. The fledgling firm, which was established in 2019 and claims to be India’s first luxury yacht design studio, says the Zion was actually inspired by the mysterious yet beautiful phenomenon of the black hole. “Our concept Zion attracts eyes with its modern elegance and surprises the owner with the mysteries…

A ferocious exchange of rarely-seen pre-mating behaviour between an Asiatic lion and lioness saw the female roaring and taking swipes at the male. Photographer Urmil Jhaveri, 29, was on hand to capture the fierce spat as others watched on from nearby cars in Gir Forest, Gujarat, India. In the incredible footage the lioness can be heard roaring at the male as he comes towards her and she begins to jab her large paws at his face. Video: Incredible footage shows a ferocious showdown between two lions The lion calmly blocks her swipes as the female continues to bear her teeth…

You must admit it: the U.S. military is stacked with stealth fighters and bombers. In fact, the U.S. military wants 2,500 F-35 stealth fighters alone. But that doesn’t mean all stealth fighter and bomber programs are successful; not every stealth plane build to join the U.S. armed forces. In fact there are quite a few stealth planes you may have never even heard of, but surely impacted aviation and stealth design: The United States operates more stealth aircraft than any other country on the planet, both in terms of volume and variety, with three publicly disclosed stealth platforms in service…

The F-22 and the F-35 are among the most sophisticated fighter jets in the world. But before there was the F-22 or the F-35, there was the YF-118G, known as the “Bird of Prey”. The YF-118G only flew a few times in the 1990s, but it set the stage for its modern predecessors. The YF-118G was the stealthy, semi-secretive predecessor to the American-made F-22 and F-35 fighter jets. It set the stage for modern aircraft. Known as the “Bird of Prey,” the YF-118G only flew a few dozen times. However, the Bird of Prey made significant contributions to the US…

It as an idea that would allow the superrich to travel the world in utmost secrecy. This luxury superyacht, which would be made entirely of mirrored glass to reflect the sea and sky, has been unveiled as a concept by designer Jozeph Foakis. He said the proposed 290ft (88m) vessel, dubbed Pegasus, would be the world’s first 3D-printed vessel and ‘invisible both in design and in her environmental impact’. The boat, with inbuilt solar panels, would be able to reflect the sky, clouds and the surrounding environment. Its reflective Solar Wings, hidden in the glass of the superstructure, would also…

Rachel Stuhlmann has over 250,000 followers on Instagram and the gorgeous tennis babe also has a degree in journalism and modelling, using her platform to urge others into the sport. US tennis influencer Rachel Stuhlmann ‘melts’ at sound of British accents and wants someone to snuggle up with this winter Tennis influencer Rachel Stuhlmann has revealed that she “melts” at the sound of British accents and hopes she can find someone special to snuggle up with on the sofa with this winter. The former D1 athlete turned model, 30, has been dubbed the “world’s No.1 tennis influencer” and boasts 250,000…

Most types of custom cars follow certain guidelines from within the community. But not rat rods, where everything goes, from flamethrowers to Ferrari engines. However, I don’t think there’s ever been anything like what Sinners Rat Rod built and showcased at the 2021 SEMA Show, a 1930 Ford with 1/2 tracks at the back and a big diesel engine. The rusty look is nothing new here. However, it probably took a lot of time to make this Ford Model A look like it’s falling apart when it’s actually not. There’s a lot of custom metal work here, a roof chop,…

A mum pregnant with twins has wowed TikTok users after showing off her ‘stretched to the max’ baby bump at 36 weeks. Charlotte Graves posted the update on her pregnancy online last week, intending it to be seen by her 300-odd followers as she prepared to deliver the bubs in coming weeks. But the snap of the American mum’s stomach went viral and was viewed by more than nine million people, earning her an extra 20,000 followers. ‘I’m absolutely stretched to the max now and so ready for their arrival,’ she wrote alongside the video which showed her stroking her…

A WOMAN who is pregnant with twins has proudly showed off her huge baby bump. TikTok user @raisinghadley, who is 36 weeks pregnant, admitted she feels “stretched to the max”. The mum is due to give birth this month and this is her first set of twins. She previously welcomed son Hadley, and her TikTok account is dedicated to him. However, it is this current pregnancy that has gained her a legion of followers. In one clip that has racked up 3.5million views, the mum showed off her bump wearing black leggings. She confessed: “The pressure is getting worse. I’m…

MANCHESTER UNITED players were left fuming after an object thrown by a fan struck Victor Lindelof. The Red Devils’ stars were celebrating Bruno Fernandes’ equaliser in the FA Cup final from the spot when the incident occurred. Replays showed Lindelof was struck in the eye by a green object thrown from the Man City end. The Sweden international then fell to the ground and players tried to draw the referee’s attention to what had happened. United captain Fernandes led the protests to Paul Tierney, but he ordered the game to be resumed. Fortunately, the defender was not badly hurt and…

IF it is goodbye for Ilkay Gundogan this was some way to sign off. The quickest goal in FA Cup history after 12 seconds followed by the winner on 51 minutes. The captain won the Cup, lifted it and now heads to Istanbul in the belief that Manchester City can emulate their defeated opponents and complete the treble. The German international wants a two-year deal to stay at The Etihad while City are offering the 32-year-old only one. A compromise may be reached with a one-year deal with the option on the club’s part for a further year if they…

When Marcus Rashford won the Sir Matt Busby Award for Manchester United’s Player of the Season at a club gala evening earlier this week, he took care to frame his acceptance speech in a particular way. ‘I feel a huge sense of pride,’ said Rashford, who has scored 30 goals in all competitions ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup Final. ‘I just hope that more academy players can go on and win this award and feel what I’m feeling right now on the stage.’ Rashford is the first player to have come through United’s revered youth system to win the award…

When the military U-2 spy aircraft became vulnerable to Soviet attack in 1960, specifically from their surface-to-air missiles, President Eisenhower told Lockheed to build the impossible. The goal was simple yet nearly insurmountable, to build an aircraft that could not be shot down. The final challenge was to do it, quickly. Development began, and the new aircraft now had to exceed crazy speeds. There were plenty of challenges to overcome, from high-speed stability to atmospheric friction, to costs, and of course, the time factor. But Lockheed Martin persevered and so the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was born, taking its first flight…