London, November 19 : Bao Xishun, the world’s tallest man, who became the world’s tallest father on October 2, has said that his new born son is the apple of his life.

Xishun, the 7ft 9in former herdsman, married the 5ft6in Xia Shujuan in July 2007. Their little one ‘Tianyou’, who was born this year, was only slightly taller than the average newborns measuring a normal 22 inches in length.

But all his 58-year-old Chinese dad, recognised as the world’s tallest man by Guinness World Records in 2005, wants is to see his lad grow up to be a fine young gentleman.

London, Nov 19 : For most people, it provides a time for quiet contemplation and a chance to study knees, but when it comes to Brits, they like to read, chat and text friends while in the loo, says a new survey released to mark World Toilet Day.

According to the poll, more than 14 million of Britons have admitted to reading a newspaper, book or magazine to pass the time in the smallest room.

The study, commissioned by aid agency Tearfund, found up to eight million also like to talk while on the toilet – either on the phone or to family – while one in five will send text messages, reports the Daily Express.

The Toilet Habit survey also suggested that men were more likely to look around for a distraction than women.

London, Nov. 19 : Former Argentine football star Diego Maradona has told England to stop bleating about his 1986 World Cup ‘Hand of God’ goal.

He claimed Sir Alf Ramsey’s team cheated to win the World Cup!

Maradona also hit out at former England defender Terry Butcher for saying he would never forgive the new Argentina coach for his behaviour in 1986 in Mexico.

Maradona said: “England won a World Cup with a goal that never crossed the line. So it’s not fair that anyone should judge me when stuff like that went on.”

London, Nov 19 : The perfect phone call lasts nine minutes and 36 seconds later, and contains a chatty mix of family news, current affairs, a sprinkling of personal problems and a dash of the weather, according to experts.

Researchers came up with the best subject matter and timing after analysing more than 2,000 people''s likes and dislikes about talking on the phone.

According to the experts, in a call lasting nine minutes and 36 seconds, three minutes should be spent catching up with news about family and friends, one minute on personal problems, another minute on work/school, 42 seconds on current affairs and 24 seconds on the weather.

Coventry, England  - The Jaguar XJ, which celebrates its 40th birthday this year, in a sense epitomizes the very best and worst of British motoring.

Driving an XJ is an emotional experience that clearly differs from the cool precision of taking the wheel in a Mercedes.

For a start, there is the distinct smell of the opulent leather interior coupled with neatly arranged dials on the wooden dashboard, giving it an aura of luxurious opulence.

London  - England's preparations for Wednesday's friendly against Germany in Berlin were dealt another blow late Tuesday when Arsenal winger Theo Walcott was ruled out because of a dislocated shoulder.

The 19-year-old, who scored a hat-trick in England's World Cup qualifying win in Croatia, suffered the injury in training in Berlin.

He was taken to hospital, where the shoulder was put back into place, but Walcott is now set to fly home.