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The Royal Air Force has taken delivery of the 22nd Atlas C1 (A400M) transport aircraft, completing the delivery development & production phase. The four-engine turboprop aircraft touched down at its new home of RAF Brize Norton from Seville where the Atlas is assembled, including wings made in the United Kingdom. Development of the platform will continue with aircraft cycling through a retro-fit programme to reach an operating configuration with significant commonality to that of the other A400M operators France, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Benelux and Malaysia. In parallel, its tactical capability will continue to expand, including the full range of support…

Ukrainian pilots will soon be starting training for the operation of NATO-standard fourth-generation fighter jets, the United Kingdom government confirmed ahead of the visit of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to London on Monday. In February, the UK Prime Minister announced plans to develop a new training program for Ukrainian pilots to support their efforts to build a new Ukrainian air force with NATO-standard, F16 jets. This summer, the UK plans to host an elementary flying phase for cohorts of Ukrainian pilots to learn basic training. This will adapt the program used by UK pilots to provide Ukrainians with piloting skills…

For most, having a big family isn’t within their plans for practical reasons; but this certainly does not apply to Kansas native Britni Church, a mother-of-12. Britni never imagined having such a large family, but once she started welcoming children she loved the constant company that having a big family provided. The mum from Arkansas City, Kansas, had her first child, Crizman, 15, six days after her sixteenth birthday with her ex-husband back in 2004. The pair had married five days before, and went on to have another four children together: Jordan, 14, Caleb, 13, Jace, 12 and Cadence, ten.…

MANCHESTER UNITED fans begged the Twitter admin to delete a bizarre post of Antony. The Red Devils shared a video to their 35.8million followers on Sunday afternoon. Video: That turn was too smooth The clip shows winger Antony receiving the ball on his chest on the right-hand side away at Bournemouth. He then dribbles towards Cherries defender Lloyd Kelly and rolls the ball back to try and spin past him in style. Hilariously, though, Kelly recovers brilliantly and outmuscles Antony to regain possession and pass to a team-mate. However, the Bournemouth man appeared to be penalised by the linesman despite…

ROBERT FIRMINO’S dentist has revealed the Liverpool forward asked for “super-white” teeth… a colour that is now known as the “Bobby Dazzler”. The Brazilian, 31, is known for his glistening gnashers – much like Reds manager Jurgen Klopp. And now Liverpool-based dentist, Dr Robbie Hughes, has detailed exactly how Firmino asked for them to be done. He told The Athletic: “He was introduced to me by Lucas Leiva, alongside Philippe Coutinho. Bobby was seeking a smile makeover and we chose to do some porcelain veneers for him. He wanted them very white, beyond (grade) one on the chart, so we…

Having kids is always a mixture of fun and fuss for parents, and it’s hard to deny that those little copies of us bring so many emotions into our lives. But just imagine having not 1, not 2, or even 5, but 12 kids in the family. This can turn any parent’s life into a very challenging journey. Our featured heroine has recently given birth to her twelfth child, and here’s how she and her husband take care of their huge and happy family and keep their sanity for years. The spouses didn’t plan such a big family from the…

Britain’s first three-parent baby has been born using a groundbreaking IVF procedure. In the biggest leap forward since IVF itself, the technique, called mitochondrial donation treatment (MDT), protects children from a group of mitochondrial disorders, including muscular dystrophy, which can cause poor growth, muscle weakness, learning disabilities and early death. These illnesses are inherited through faults in the mother’s mitochondria – the tiny ‘engine rooms’ which power the cells. The MDT procedure allows women to swap their diseased mitochondria for the healthy mitochondria taken from the egg of a second woman. The first ‘three-parent babies’ have been born using the…

Manchester United fans have called for Erling Haaland to be banned after swearing in Man City’s Premier League title celebrations on Sunday. Grealish, 27, was being interviewed by Sky Sports after Manchester City’s title success when Haaland appeared from nowhere to proclaim his love for the winger. The Norwegian forward shouted “I f****** love you, you know that” into the ear of his fellow City star. A flustered Dave Jones was quick to apologise to Sky viewers for Haaland’s bad language. But some United fans have pointed to a precedent set in the case of former star Wayne Rooney that could see Haaland…

It’s a scene that would bring a tear to the eye of any Russian oligarch, supermodel or top football star. Footage and photos have emerged showing a superyacht, believed to have a market value of approximately £4million ($6.2million), sinking off the coast of the idyllic Greek island of Mykonos. Local reports said four foreigners were on board the superyacht – believed to be the Aloha – when it ran aground on a reef at dawn yesterday. Scroll down for video Photos obtained by Boat International show most of the superyacht submerged, with just its bow sticking out of the water. None of…

ERLING HAALAND and his girlfriend Isabel Johansen wore matching outfits at Manchester City’s title celebrations. The squad and the wags met up for a night out after lifting the Premier League trophy following the 1-0 win over Chelsea. The party began in the City dressing room after full-time with stars drinking beer and eating pizza. And the celebrations continued in a Manchester nightclub, with record-breaker Haaland spotted in an unusual outfit. The striker, 22, wore silky sky blue pyjamas bearing his initials and was matched by his partner Isabel, who looked a little more stylish in a silk dress of…

This brave monkey fended off a fully grown tigress who set upon him at an Indian wildlife park. The two-year-old tiger pounced on the monkey Ranthambore National Park, in Rajasthan, but rather than trying to eat him, she seemed to be merely curious about him, and only wanted to play. Tourist, Ashish Shukla, captured the incredible footage when he visited the park with his friend Dhirendra Godha in July this year. Dhirendra said: ‘The strange behavior of the tiger unfolded immediately. ‘The incident left the visitors speechless as they watched on.’ Scroll down for video The tigress, otherwise known locally as…

From creepy spiders to huge sharks and some of the most venomous creatures on the planet, it is fair to say Australian wildlife can be pretty terrifying. And now it seems things have got just a bit more vicious after Natalie Hedzik photographed a snake eating one of its own. Ms Hedzik, who works on a mining site in Western Australia, said she discovered the gruesome scene while driving down a track near her work in the town of Capel. ‘I was driving along a track and just saw this mass in the middle of the road. I got out and…

A San Diego children’s hospital has unveiled a novel way to transport young patients to the operating theatre – in luxury remote-control toy cars. The collection of mini cars, unveiled yesterday at the Rady Children’s Hospital, allow young patients to ‘drive’ themselves to the operating room. They are part of a new program designed to make children more relaxed before their procedures and are actually operated by a nurse or a doctor. The three miniature cars are for patients aged 3 – 8 years, and the young patients can chose from three luxury models – a BMW, a Mercedes or a…

Bringing a tiny human being into the world is no easy feat. 9 months of being a baby’s all-inclusive 5-star hotel suite with a private amniotic fluid pool and 5 meals per day. But once the child is finally done with their stay in the belly, the real fun begins, each day bringing something new. You get used to one change and then another happens just as quickly as the last one did. One thing that stays constant is the need to eat. Many mothers choose to breastfeed their babies, building a nice bond between them that becomes a chore…

Jack Grealish declared that Manchester City feel ‘unstoppable’ as they continue their march to the Treble – before Erling Haaland interrupted his interview with an obscene compliment. Grealish was an unused substitute as City beat Chelsea 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon to put the gloss on their title win. Pep Guardiola and Co lifted the Premier League trophy in front of their fans in their penultimate league game of the season. Speaking to Sky Sports after the final whistle, Grealish admitted his side are full on confidence as they aim to win the Champions League and FA Cup in their last two games of…

If you’ve been off-roading before, it’s likely you remember bouncing around the back of a 4×4. But the days of clinging on for dear life could soon be a thing of the past, if a new concept car is anything to go by. The concept vehicle, called The Huntress, features wheels that can twist autonomously to cope with uneven terrains. The Huntress is an electric off-road concept car designed by Connery Xu, that wouldn’t be out of place in the Transformers franchise. The two-seater vehicle features an independent suspension system, which allows each wheel to move autonomously in response to…

Scotland hadn’t launched a new car for 40 years before 2022 – now it has two. Munro Vehicles, based close to Glasgow, released its MK1 Truck in December. And today it lifted the lid on its sequel model, the MK1 Pick-Up. The all-electric off-road workhorse has a claimed range of over 190 miles on a full battery charge and is available to order now with prices starting at £49,995 before taxes. Here’s everything you need to know about it… The automotive start-up – which was only founded in 2019 – says the MK1 Pick-Up is the first ‘light vehicle to…

German Army plans to phase out its Tiger UHT attack helicopters by 2038 and replace the fleet over time with H145M light attack helicopters, built like the Tiger by Airbus. The decision had been expected as German Army effectively withdrew from a multinational programme to modernise the helicopters years ago while France and Spain in 2022 agreed to participate. German government has repeatedly complained about the Tiger’s low availability for operations due to technical problems. The Tiger fleet would be phased out by 2038 unless further measures were taken. The MkIII programme to modernise the helicopters carried too many risks…

THREE Lions ace Marcus Rashford is proving as much of a hotshot off the pitch as on it — with his businesses making £48,000 a day. The canny star’s earnings now eclipse the £200,000-a-week wages he gets from Man United. Accounts from Companies House showed his businesses made £17.7million in the 12 months to April 2022 and hold total assets of £31million. The striker’s wages netted him another £10.4million. A source said: “Marcus is a bright bloke — and very quick to spot a business opportunity. His determination and drive comes from his childhood when he struggled. And he is…

A miniature model of the ship was released at the Monaco Yacht Show. The world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht was unveiled last week at the Monaco Yacht Show and it made quite an impression. The model of the 367-foot yacht was the pinnacle of luxury and sophistication. The miniature model was presented by a Dutch firm called Sinot Yacht & Architecture Design. The ship called Aqua would run on liquid hydrogen and fuel-cell technology with water being its only emission. The yacht would function using two 28-ton vacuum-sealed tanks of liquid hydrogen stored at -423 degrees Fahrenheit. The tanks would be visible through a glass panel…

They waited outside the Etihad Stadium in the blazing afternoon sunshine before the game against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. They had come for the coronation and they held up flares that emitted smoke which turned the air sky blue. When the team bus turned slowly off the Ashton New Road, they roared acclaim for the players as they climbed off the team coach and strode into the stadium beneath a huge banner that said: ‘Champions – 3-in-a-row’. The supporters watched them go and then streamed towards the entrances. They thanked their lucky stars for their manager. ‘We’ve got Guardiola,’ they…

Marcus Rashford reportedly turned down an eye-watering £400,000-a-week offer from PSG last summer. The Manchester United star is enjoying the best goalscoring season of his career so far having been integral to Erik ten Hag’s transformation of the club. But last season Rashford was struggling, and PSG tried to capitalise on the fact the England star was out of sorts and entering the final year of his United deal, shortly before a one-year extension was activated. And Rashford was made to think about his future long and hard last summer when the Ligue 1 giants made him an offer of more than £400,000 per week to join them, a…

The stars of Manchester City (Man City) from the gym jumped for joy and hugged each other as they won their third consecutive Premier League title. A clip spread on social media shows that many stars of Man City and Coach Pep Guardiola are said to have sat in the same room at the team’s training ground to watch the match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in the first round. 37 Premier League. Stars like  Erling Haaland , Jack Grealish, Rodri, Nathan Ake, Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias… were quite nervous when Arsenal attacked fiercely in the late game. And emotions burst when…

Bizarre footage has emerged of a snake devouring its own tail after mistaking it for lunch. The video, which was posted on YouTube, shows the female Albino Western Hognose biting down on her lower body. The snake – which usually consumes toads – seems unaware of what she is doing and as she continues to consume her body blood can be seen emerging from her jaws. Scroll down for video The video was filmed in a pet shop in which the snake was on sale for $717 (£425). The clip shows the snake writhing around in a bowl as it…