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Alfa is reportedly also taking deposits for a “6C” sports car it might not even make. We know updated versions of the current Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV likely soon will adopt the hot ‘n fresh looks of the newer, smaller Tonale SUV, but none of those models represent the future of the storied Italian automaker. The future is all-electric for Alfa Romeo, and it will begin with an all-new, all-electric version of the Giulia sedan said to be good for a whopping 1,000 horsepower, likely in its Quadrifoglio form. Here’s everything Alfa CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato says is…

Striker Erling Haaland revealed eating a plate of Alfie’s father’s pasta before the game was the secret that helped him break a string of records with Man City recently. On October 2, Haaland notched a hat-trick and two assists to help Man City beat Man Utd 6-3 and set the best record by a player in the Manchester derby in the English Premier League. The Norwegian striker also became the first player to score a hat-trick in three consecutive Premier League home games, after back-to-back games against Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace. After the match, Haaland revealed he was sublimated…

A cobra and eagle faced a tense battle between dinner and survival – with the bird going hungry. Student Rohan S Shandilya, 23, was visiting grassland on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka, India when he snapped the fight. Pictures show the short-toed snake eagle getting ready to swoop down on the highly venomous Indian cobra snake. The bird makes itself known to the cobra in the process, which rears up to defend itself and scares its hunter off. Rohan said: ‘This is a very unique and rare event and it is not something I get to witness everyday. The cobra…

Erling Haaland said eight magic words that will thrill all supporters of Manchester City during his first interview since signing from Borussia Dortmund. Those words were: “I’ve been a City fan my whole life.” It is not unusual for a new signing to claim some sort of historical special feeling towards their new club. But Haaland’s words are backed up by evidence – in the form of photos showing him dressed in a City kit as a child. Haaland’s dad Alfie played for City between 2000 and 2003, making 47 appearances. Asked why he chose to join City when he…

The struggle of a badly wounded antelope to break free from the clutches of two lions has been caught in this heart-breaking video. At the start of the footage, captured in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, two lionesses can be seen with their teeth in the antelope but it puts up a fierce struggle. The lions then back off and the antelope staggers to its feet though its legs are too damaged for it to be able to make a full escape. Video: Lionesses face bloody battle with stubborn roan antelope As it tries to walk, the antelope’s hind legs can be…

Alpina has a new BMW M5 alternative that’ll hit 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds. Iconic BMW fettler Alpina has a new worked-over version of the 5 Series, dubbed the B5 GT. The set-up here is similar to the B5 launched in 2020, with a 4.4-litre V8 providing propulsion, but now the twin-turbo unit pumps out 625bhp. That’s only an increase of 13bhp, but torque has gone up by as much as 50Nm, to give a new figure of 850Nm. It’s the most powerful engine Alpina has ever fitted to one of its cars, and it provides a 0-62mph time of 3.4…

A brave mother cheetah chased off a prowling lion three times her weight after he tried to eat her cubs in Kenya. Dramatic images captured by Kisemei Saruni, 35, at the Maasai Mara National Reserve showed the moment the cheetah fled from the lion before turning the tables and chasing the would-be hunter away. Saruni, who captured the images from 130 metres away, said: ‘I was on a regular drive tour while we were viewing a leopard and her cubs when a male lion came out of a bush not far from us. ‘The lion was just casually strolling around…

These two cheetahs were caught on camera locked in a fierce battle in South Africa. The two combatants were spotted biting and scratching at each other near Tshokwane, Kruger National Park, leaving both of them bleeding. In the wake of the fight, one appeared to have suffered slightly worse injuries than the other, and was reportedly seen in the same spot for two days, licking his wounds. It is not known what sparked the fierce fight, but it is likely to have been over territory as cheetahs commonly live and hunt alone. As the cheetahs were both male, it could…

Erling Haaland followed in the footsteps of Manchester City team-mate Jack Grealish by starting a modeling career. Erling Haaland is one of the highest-paid players in Man City’s squad, he is said to be receiving £ 300,000 / week at the Etihad Stadium, just less than the £ 375,000 / week of midfielder Kevin de Bruyne. The star born in 2000 shows that he deserves a great salary at Man City. Accordingly, this player has scored 17 goals after only 11 appearances in the Premier League, most recently a brace in the Blue Man’s 3-1 victory over Brighton. Haaland is…

The BMW X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs will only be available in Competition form in the UK, and get mild-hybrid tech for the first time. Hot on the heels of the updated X5 and X6, BMW has officially unveiled its X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs, both of which will be available in Competition form only. This pairing marks the first time that BMW has offered 48-volt mild-hybrid technology on any of its M division models, and the small electrical boost supports a new 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine. Total power stands at 626bhp for both models,…

Parents of a record-breaking nine babies are said to be ‘absolutely delighted’ to finally return home after 19 months spent living around an intensive care clinic. Mother Halima Cissé, 27, and her husband Abdelkader Arby, 36, from Mali were on Tuesday preparing to meet family and friends in the country’s capital Bamako, and they will then head on to Timbuktu. It follows almost two years at the specialist Ain Borja clinic in Casablanca, Morocco, following the birth of their nonuplets in May 2021. ‘It’s been a long wait, with plenty of tears, but the babies are now all fighting fit,…

Coach Pep Guardiola was questioned about striker Erling Haaland’s form in recent times. Haaland squandered the opportunity against Nottingham Forest. Haaland has excelled in the Premier League after moving to Man City from Dortmund last summer. The Norwegian striker scored 26 goals in only 23 matches and is leading the list of top scorers. However, Haaland is in bad form when it has only scored 1 goal in the last 6 matches in all competitions and has shown disappointment in recent times. The 22-year-old was even angry because he was “hungry for the ball” in the last third of the…

Just 18 examples of the Bentley Batur will be built, with the new Mulliner creation highlighting the design DNA of the brand’s future electric cars. Bentley is at a tipping point. We’ll see the brand’s first EV by 2025 – and this new Bentley Mulliner Batur model gives us a preview of the brand’s future design language for the all-electric age. However, following on from the firm’s Bacalar as an ultra-exclusive limited-run model from in-house coachbuilding division Mulliner, the combustion-engined Batur is Bentley’s most powerful road car ever. Revealed at Monterey Car Week, Bentley says that the Batur “embodies the…

Striker Erling Haaland set an unprecedented scoring milestone at Man City in the Premier League after defeating Bournemouth. As a guest to Bournemouth in the 25th round of the Premier League, Man City crushed the opponent with a score of 4-1. The three goalscorers for The Citizens are Alvarez, Haaland and Phil Foden. Man City’s remaining goal came from Mepham’s own goal. On the side of Bournemouth, the host got an honorable goal thanks to a goal from Jefferson Lerma. On the day Man City won after 2 consecutive draws (Nottingham Forest and Leipzig), thereby continuing to chase Arsenal in…

This is the incredible moment a ‘fearless’ buffalo stood up to a huge bull rhino in a bid to protect its herd – despite multiple headbutts and charges from its opponent. Wayne Howarth, 31, was leading a tour group through Kariega Game Reserve in South Africa when he came across the two highly-charged giants going head-to-head on September 23. Footage shows the 700kg cape buffalo charge at the white rhino, which weighs almost 2.5 tons, before its front feet are lifted clear off the ground. As the rhino continues to push the buffalo, sand begins to fly into the air…

This lion bit off more than it could chew. In an hour-long battle in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, the 420lb lion clung onto a 1,900lb buffalo, sinking its claws into the animal’s hide. But the prey proved more than a match for the predator, which ended up being impaled by the buffalo’s horn. Pictures taken by Matt Armstrong-Ford, 31, from the Isle of Bute, Scotland show the bloodied lion exhausted on the ground in defeat as several of the buffalo gathered around him. Days later the weakened big cat was found dead having been attacked by hyenas. Male buffalos…

To bring it in line with the firm’s latest models, Peugeot has given the 508 a fresh face and a new infotainment system for 2023. With a new design direction, an updated logo and bullish electrification plans, Peugeot is undergoing a significant revamp as of late. This year, the 508 large hatchback and its SW estate sibling have come under the knife for a round of updates to keep them competitive until potential all-electric replacements arrive from the second half of the decade. The styling changes are very much evolutionary, with a front end that takes inspiration from the 408…

A plucky squirrel narrowly escaped the clutches of a deadly bird of prey as it risked its life by jumping to safety. Amazed onlooker John Dunstan captured the incredible moment the squirrel made a desperate leap of faith and evaded its deadly fate. The battle between predator and prey took place in Jersey City in New Jersey. Video: Moment nịna squirrel escapes clutches of hungry hawk by inches Using incredible ninja-like reflexes, the squirrel narrowly escaped becoming the bird’s next meal. In the video the hawk can be seen scouring the tree canopy for its prey, jumping from branch to…

Former player Jamie Carragher offers a comparison of the two top strikers in the Premier League this season. Marcus Rashford is reviving strongly under the reign of Erik ten Hag. The English striker has delivered impressive performances since the 2022 World Cup. Rashford’s continuous scoring of great contributions helps Man United firmly secure the No. 3 position in the Premier League table. Experts see Rashford as the leading candidate for the title of Premier League Player of the Year 2022/2023. A serious competitor to Rashford is Erling Haaland. Sharing on The Telegraph about the race between Rashford and Haaland, former…

This is the extraordinary moment that a hungry hawk chased a rabbit into a homeowner’s drainpipe and pulled it out with its talons after a tense stand-off. Photographer Mark Koster was on hand to capture the moment the hungry hawk cornered its prey in a drainpipe in Scottsdale, Arizona, on December 12. Pictures show the Harris’s hawk staring into the drainpipe where the trapped rabbit was hiding, before skilfully poking its head and talons inside the hole. Unluckily for the rabbit, the patient hawk refused to let it out of its sights and persevered for almost 15 minutes in the…

Didi Hamann says Man City look like they’re playing with ten men because of Erling Haaland. The former City midfielder joined talkSPORT to double down on recent claims Haaland does not suit Pep Guardiola’s playing style. Haaland has been in sensational goalscoring form since arriving from Borussia Dortmund last summer. The Norwegian has netted 31 goals in 32 games across all competitions and is on hand to break a host of scoring records before the end of the season. Despite his prolific run of form, Hamann has pinpointed flaws in City’s game this season, coinciding with the 22-year-old’s arrival. “With…

Consumer electronics company Sony and carmaker Honda have combined their expertise to produce an electric car prototype, which was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show this week. The electric sedan – released under joint venture Sony Honda Mobility’s newly launched car brand Afeela – was designed to prioritise entertainment and interaction. It features interfaces developed by Epic Games and screens for movies, games and “infotainment” fitted to both the interior and the exterior of the car. Drivers will be able to make use of these amenities even when behind the wheel, as the car is set to offer autonomous driving…

Incredible photos show a fight to the death between a 28-foot-long anaconda and a crocodile in the murky waters of an Amazon rainforest swamp. Wildlife photographer Kevin Dooley, 58, was having his lunch in the tropical wetlands of Pantanal, Brazil, when he turned around to find the snake locked in a bitter fight with a caiman – one of the smallest crocodile species. Mr Dooley watched as the anaconda constricted the six-foot-long caiman in such a way that it broke all of the reptile’s legs, before the crocodile managed to bite back and sink its teeth into the snake’s neck.…

Despite the comparisons of talent and class set by the fans, it seems that there is no animosity between Haaland and Mbappe. The debate over who is the best of the ‘new generation’ between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland has been a topic of discussion among football enthusiasts and analysts for a long time. This pair of rivals has continuously shined and broken many world football records in just the last few years. Many people think that after Messi and Ronaldo, Haaland and Mbappe will be the new counterbalance that makes world football wobble. Not only praised for his talent, as…