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Semi-automated offside technology will be used at the World Cup for the first time later this year - but football fans are not happy. Angry supporters are fed-up with constant meddling by the game's rule makers following the implementation of VAR and Arsene Wenger's proposed changes to the international match calendar. For many, the introduction of semi-automated offside technology represents the final straw. The new technology, which has already been tested at the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup and last year's FIFA Club World Cup , will see video match officials receive offside alerts, with decisions validated by humans before the match referee is informed. READ MORE: Chelsea hero Hernan Crespo 'had orgies with many women' and said 'always more girls' "At the FIFA World Cup in 2018, FIFA took the brave step to use VAR technology on the world’s biggest stage, and it has proven to be an indisputable success," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said. "Semi-automated offside … [Read more...] about Fans fear ‘game is ruined’ as FIFA bring in offside technology for Qatar World Cup

FERNANDO TORRES shared a brilliant throwback photo on the eve of his final professional appearance. The striker, 35, will play one last time tomorrow before hanging up his boots for good. From the start to the end, getting the most out of every single moment. @saganofficial17 @Atleti pic.twitter.com/1IdQDCDIeK — Fernando Torres (@Torres) August 22, 2019 His Sagan Tosu side take on Vissel Kobe in their J1 League clash, which is an important game with both sides at serious risk of relegation. In a bizarre twist of fate, Torres will go up against two of his long-term international team-mates with Andres Iniesta and David Villa set to play for Kobe, who also have Thomas Vermaelen and Lukas Podolski in their squad. The trio helped Spain win Euro 2008 - their first major trophy for 44 years - and then the World Cup in 2010. Torres and Iniesta were both part of the Euro 2012 squad, too, with the striker bagging in successive European Championships finals. 'El … [Read more...] about Fernando Torres posts amazing throwback picture on eve of last ever game for the ex-Liverpool and Chelsea star

What a year it's been for Prince Harry. In May, he finally married Meghan Markle, and the world seems more obsessed with him than ever before. Since his big day, we've watched him attend Royal Ascot, speculated over his views on Donald Trump and guessed where the couple will go on their honeymoon. Luckily, Harry is used to life under the microscope. Ever since he was born in 1984, he and his brother William have drawn the interest of the public around the world. We got to know him through his mother's then-unheard of desire to give her sons a full range of experiences outside the royal bubble. As children, the boys were photographed at Disney World and homeless shelters alike, as part of Diana's attempt to expose them to the real world. Even after Diana's death in 1997, Harry was just as curious about exploring the world. After he finished school, he took a gap year in Australia, working as his father had done at a cattle station. He also worked with orphaned children in Lesotho. … [Read more...] about These are the best photos from every year of Prince Harry’s life

Christopher Fry, who has died, aged 97, was, with TS Eliot, the leading figure in the revival of poetic drama that took place in Britain in the late 1940s. His most popular play, The Lady's Not For Burning, ran for nine months in the West End in 1949. But although Fry was a sacrificial victim of the theatrical revolution of 1956, he bore his fall from fashion with the stoic grace of a Christian humanist and increasingly turned his attention to writing epic films, most notably Ben Hur (1959). Fry, who was born in Bristol, came to the theatre via schoolteaching. He attended Bedford modern school, acted briefly in Bath, then taught at the Bedford Froebel kindergarten and at a preparatory school in Limpsfield, Surrey, before chucking it up to found the Tunbridge Wells Repertory Players in 1932. He ran the company for three years, directing the English premiere of Shaw's Village Wooing. He went on to write lyrics and music - including a song called I'll Snatch The Man From The Moon … [Read more...] about Christopher Fry

Lando Norris seems to be loving life in the fast lane. The British Formula One driver has recently signed an $80million (£66.6m) contract with McLaren and has an Instagram account that could rival any of the world’s top social media influencers. Having achieved podiums in Monaco , coming second to help secure McLaren's first P1 and P2 finish in nine years, Norris would love to pull off a shock win at his home Grand Prix, Silverstone, this weekend. The life of any F1 driver is pretty glamorous, driving fast cars all over the world. But between races, Norris seems to be loving life as a global star. Lando Norris - off the track but on the grid Away from race weekends , Lando Norris heads to Monte Carlo. Having originally lived in woking, next to McLaren's main offices the young driver decided to move to Monaco. A place also known as: the millionaires' playground. Lando the gamer Off the track, Norris loves playing video games. He loves it so much, that he recently … [Read more...] about F1 star Lando Norris’ glamorous off track life – from YouTube vlogger to Instagram riches

RED BULL suffered a devastating final few laps at the 2022 season opener in Bahrain as BOTH Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez dramatically dropped out of the points. In the closing stages Verstappen suffered an engine problem as he looked set to secure third place behind race winner Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. The issue left Verstappen with virtually no power as the reigning world champion saw his race hopes go up in smoke. A host of cars swiftly overtook him before he was retired in the pits by his team. And more heartbreak was yet to come for Red Bull principal Christian Horner as third place Sergio Perez - under pressure from Lewis Hamilton - spun out with just moments of the Grand Prix remaining. He ended up being retired too as Red Bull left empty handed. Read more on sport EL CLASICO Real Madrid 0 Barcelona 4: Aubameyang on the double as Real shell-shocked BIG DEAL Aston Villa vs Liverpool: New customers … [Read more...] about Red Bull heartbreak in final laps as Max Verstappen is forced out with engine problems and Sergio Perez spins in Bahrain

The world is currently witnessing biodiversity loss at a rate and scale unprecedented in human history. Over 1 million species are at risk of extinction. Many are disappearing before we have had a chance to discover them. Climate change, pollution and disappearing habitats are among the forces that have pushed nature toward a cliff edge. The situation is so severe that scientists say we are facing the " sixth mass die-off " ⁠— the scale of which has not been seen since the dinosaurs were wiped out 65 million years ago. Yet 2022 presents a window of opportunity, with the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Canada set to bring together world leaders to discuss a road map to deal with the crisis in nature. In our latest Global Ideas web special we take a deep dive into why protecting biodiversity is so critical, and what the concrete and effective solutions are to tackling the problem. 'Biodiversity loss is the greatest threat to humanity' What impact does … [Read more...] about Nature in crisis: How can we prevent biodiversity loss?

Published 1 July 2014 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A small-format Francis Bacon triptych of his lover George Dyer has sold for £26.7m at a London auction. The 1967 work painted in three 11 x 14 inch (28 x 36cm) frames is thought to be based on photographs taken by Bacon's friend John Deakin. The painting is one of only five known triptychs of Dyer in the small scale format. It was the first time the piece had appeared at auction, having been in a private collection since 1970. Sotheby's said the sale beat Bacon's previous record of £23m for a work in the format. "The driving force tonight was passion," Sotheby's Cheyenne Westphal said. "The Bacon was bought by collectors who truly wanted to own it. It was a completely private market that came from virtually every side of the world and people wanted to own this wonderful piece and live with it." … [Read more...] about Francis Bacon triptych sells for £26.7m

Iain Duncan Smith says UK needs to focus on 'growth' Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The former leader of the Conservative Party recently co-authored a report for the Centre for Brexit Policy, which argued that the establishment is holding the country back from unlocking its true potential. Instead of viewing the UK as a declining international force, the report argues Brexit gives Britain the chance to become a dominant global power now it is free from the EU’s shackles. Related articles IDS crushes Sturgeon's Indyref2 as ‘ridiculous’ distraction Iain Duncan Smith's cost-cutting masterplan to avoid 'disaster' In an … [Read more...] about Brexit: IDS slams ruling elites for ‘locking to Europe’ in masterplan to slash red tape

Since marrying Prince Harry in 2018, Meghan Markle has carefully curated her own style with a sense of aesthetic independence not usually associated with members of the royal family. Fiercely proud of the fact that she doesn't use the services of a stylist , Meghan has moved away from many established royal conventions both in her wardrobe choices and her working practices. From commissioning a French fashion brand to make her wedding dress to stepping out at royal functions in bold and exciting colors, Meghan has a strong connection with how she dresses. One fashion staple in the duchess' wardrobe that she is particularly fond of is the mini-dress. This 1960s invention has been reinterpreted over subsequent decades into a chic wardrobe essential. For the royals though, the mini dress or skirt is a rarely worn item. In the 1960s, the two leading royal followers of fashion did adopt the miniskirt, Princess Anne and Princess Margaret. Others, including the queen, have … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle and the modern royal mini dress