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Arsenal in prime position as Man Utd ‘transfer ban’ will prevent Isak signing
United have striker transfer targets of their own, though several pundits have insisted that they should be looking no further than Isak. Ex-Liverpool star Jamie Carragher is among those to propose the move, explaining last year: “Manchester United need a centre-forward, you look at him (Isak) and I think heContinue Reading
Tapeworm larvae found in man’s brain – how did they get there?
Rattiya Thongdumhyu/Shutterstock We have all found ourselves in a place we would rather not be, a school reunion, the never-ending work meeting or a distant relative’s wedding reception. In such situations, it is often a good option to make the best of it. Well, this isn’t just the case forContinue Reading
Elephant calves have been found buried – what does that mean?
A recent study by Indian scientists outlined cases of elephant burials. worradirek/Shutterstock The myth of elephant graveyards has pervaded popular culture, and recent observations of buried Asian elephant calves may finally give that legend some credence. In the research published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa, two scientists describe fiveContinue Reading
Ed Sheeran sings in Punjabi for the first time with Diljit Dosanjh
Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Ed Sheeran surprised fans with a bilingual performance during the latest leg of his Asia and Europe tour in Mumbai, India. At theContinue Reading
Alcaraz ‘wasn’t moving in practice’ before overcoming injury to win Indian Wells
Alcaraz ended his eight-month wait for a title as he captured the Indian Wells crown on Sunday. In a rematch of last year’s final, the Spaniard came out on top once again. But he didn’t even know whether he would be able to show his usual level heading into theContinue Reading
Jurgen Klopp storms out of interview and mocks reporter’s appearance
Jurgen Klopp said that a reporter was ‘not in great shape’ before walking away from a post-match interview after Liverpool’s dramatic FA Cup defeat at the hands of Manchester United. The Red Devils left it late to claim a historic 4-3 victory over their greatest rivals, with Amad Diallo’s winnerContinue Reading
Chelsea concede equaliser as pitch invader storms Stamford Bridge in FA Cup tie
A pitch invader disrupted the FA Cup quarter-final clash between Chelsea and Leicester City on Sunday afternoon. The moment of stupidity from a supporter came just moments before a stunning goal from Stephy Madividi to turn the match on its head. Chelsea took the lead at Stamford Bridge just 13Continue Reading
Newcastle ‘consider Man Utd transfer ban’ as Dan Ashworth talks take new turn
Newcastle are reportedly considering inserting a clause into Dan Ashworth’s move to Manchester United which will prevent any of their stars heading to Old Trafford for a certain period of time. The Red Devils are desperate to acquire the services of the sporting director, though an agreement is not imminent.Continue Reading
Dresden: on the trail of a Romantic icon in Germany
Best known for his painting “Wanderer above the Sea of Fog” (c.1818), the Romantic artist Caspar David Friedrich is a “German icon” and an “Instagram meme”. This year marks the 250th anniversary of his birth, making it a good time to visit the baroque city of Dresden, where he lived,Continue Reading
Branson Trims Workforce at Virgin Group HQ
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is set to trim its workforce at its London headquarters as part of a consolidation effort involving two of his enterprises. It’s been revealed that Virgin Group will be reducing its head office staff by 8%, affecting approximately 32 out of its 425-strong workforce. ThisContinue Reading