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Climate activists spill 1,000 litres of fake blood over North Sea oil rig
Greenpeace activists scaled a Shell fossil fuel rig and unfurled a massive 96 square metre canvas across its side, drenching it in a crimson liquid on Wednesday, August 13. The protest was conceived in collaboration with British artist Anish Kapoor. 'I wanted to make something visual, physical, visceral to reflect the butchery they are inflicting on our planet: a visual scream that gives voice to the calamitous cost of the climate crisis,' Kapoor said. Greenpeace says it marks the first time an artwork has ever been installed on an active fossil fuel platform anywhere in the world. A Shell UK spokesperson said: 'Their actions were extremely dangerous, involved illegally trespassing, and put their own and others' lives at risk.'
The Independent
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- The Independent
Mikel Arteta: Martin Odegaard deserves to be Arsenal captain ‘by a mile'
Mikel Arteta insists there is 'no question' Martin Odegaard still deserves to captain Arsenal after former skipper Tony Adams called for the Norwegian to be stripped of the armband. Adams, speaking at an Irish Independent Sport event in Dublin, demanded the Gunners boss make the change ahead of the new campaign, arguing 'proper player' Declan Rice was the man for the job. Arteta vehemently disagreed with that assessment, confirming Odegaard has the backing of everyone at the club. 'My opinion is clear,' said Arteta, 'and it's not just my opinion. It's all the staff and especially the players. 'I asked them to vote (for) the captain and I got the results yesterday. By a mile, by a big, big, by 100 miles, everybody chose the same person, Martin Odegaard, which is the most clear sign that you can have. 'It's how they feel about who has to be their captain, to defend, to improve, and win the matches that we want to win, so I think there is no question about that.' Adams, quoted in the Irish Independent, said: 'Every now and again as a manager, you have to put someone who reflects you, who reflects the football club, that you think can actually take you to the next level. 'You've got someone in there who's going to play every game all season, that's going to encourage people to come in and lay the foundations of a title-winning team. 'Declan Rice can do that, Odegaard can't. Come on Arteta, make him captain. I think he is better than Arteta. I think he's a winner. As a man, he is a proper player.' Arteta said he could talk about leadership 'for hours', but asked to summarise Odegaard's qualifications, replied: 'What matters the most is how these guys feel about who needs to lead them, how they feel comfortable, who is going to push them, who is going to give them support when it's happening.' Arsenal kick off their Premier League campaign with a trip to Manchester United, then host newly promoted Leeds before a difficult stretch that will see them play Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City and Newcastle. That run, agreed Arteta, could be the ideal litmus test for their capacity for winning the title this season. He said: 'Yes, especially (with) the consistency that we showed in the last three years, and now the margins, we know how small they are. We know that the competition has increased the level with recruitment, with another year together.' Arteta confirmed summer signings Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi will be fit to play on Sunday, and is optimistic Leandro Trossard will also be available. And while Arteta joked 'too many' Premier League teams have a legitimate shot at lifting the trophy, some he even suspects will 'surprise everybody', he remains more determined than ever to claim the silverware that has so far eluded him. He added: 'You keep digging, digging, digging, and you have to be digging because one day the gold is going to be there. 'You have the consistency, but now we have to do it in a season, to end with more points than any other team. That's the objective.'
The Sun
5 minutes ago
- The Sun
Famous UK restaurant which starred in BBC show & delivered to Prince William suddenly SHUTS after 42 years
A FAMOUS curry house known for serving up dishes to Peter Crouch and delivering to Kensington Palace has suddenly closed. Samrat Indian Cuisine in Ealing, West London, has been a favourite among celebrities and locals for decades. 4 4 Footballer Peter Crouch once joked about naming his fourth child after the restaurant. Crouch reportedly got in touch with Shafrul Islam, who ran the restaurant, in an attempt to save the premises from closure. Sadly Shafrul and his partner were "not healthy" and could no longer carry on. Sharful, 64, said: " It was sad to close, but we are not healthy anymore and can't carry on. Peter got in touch. He was trying to help but it's too late now. "He was sad, but everybody's sad. He was a local guy. He was coming as a kid with his mum and dad. I've known him for a long time. I've been to his house in Portugal." In July 2020 during an episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast Prince William surprised Crouch with a delivery from the curry house. Crouch loved the cuisine so much that when his fourth child was born he joked he would name his son Jack "Divock Samrat Crouch" in a nod to both the restaurant and Liverpool striker Divock Origi. In a tribute to Samrat, Peter said: "We laughed, we cried, we scalded our lips on the phall. "We went to the palace to meet the Prince and you woke me up in my bedroom with a madras once. "Wherever we went in the world we always came back. Thanks for the memories. Thank you Samrat." Moment man crumples to floor after 'UK's hottest curry' - could you handle it? Peter was once awoken by Michael McIntyre's Big Show with a curry from Samrat. The Hollywood celebrity travelled all the way to Crouch's holiday home in Portugal to deliver it to the ex-footballer. Crouch was successfully able to which of three curries came from Samrat. After nearly four decades a sign has now been put up in the window of the much loved establishment telling customers of the closure. 4 4 It reads: "After nearly four decades we have made the difficult decision to close our doors. "Thank you again for trusting us with birthdays, anniversaries, quiet evenings and everyday moments. "Your loyalty has meant everything and it has been a pleasure to be a part of the community. "It's time to say goodbye, with immense gratitude. With Love and thanks, Samrat." Restaurant, food chain, and pub job losses A NUMBER of high-profile restaurant, pub, and food chains have announced job cuts following the coronavirus crisis. Zizzi owner Azzurri Group announced in July 2020 that it would permanently shut 75 branches, putting 1,200 jobs at risk Frankie & Benny's owner The Restaurant Group has proposed closing 125 branches, with 3,000 jobs on the line Byron Burger is shutting 31 restaurants, around half of its UK sites, with 600 jobs at risk Bella Italia and Cafe Rouge have announced the closure of 91 restaurants, with 1,900 jobs to go Carluccio's is cutting 1,000 jobs with 40 restaurants to shut Costa Coffee is axing 1,650 jobs - it hasn't announced any store closures at this stage GBK is closing 26 restaurants and making 362 workers redundant Greene King has shut 26 sites permanently, while a further 53 will temporarily close with their future remaining in the balance. Around 800 staff across the 79 sites are at risk of losing their jobs. Marston's pub chain says 2,150 staff are at risk of being made redundant or facing significantly fewer hours Pizza Express has confirmed it'll be closing 73 restaurants, putting 1,100 jobs at risk Pret a Manger is cutting 2,800 jobs with 30 stores to close Revolution Bars is planning to close six sites putting 130 jobs at risk Upper Crust plans to make 5,000 out of its 9,000-strong workforce redundant Wetherspoons is planning to cut 450 jobs from six pubs, as well as 130 head office roles. Whitbread (which owns Brewers Fayre, Premier Inn and Beefeater) is planning to cut 6,000 jobs as hotel demand slumps. Young's is making 500 out of 4,200 staff redundant.
