Prosecutor: "So far no videos were used in the crash investigation" French Gendarmerie spokesman says reports of cell phone video are "completely wrong" and "unwarranted" Lufthansa confirms that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz had battled depression years before he took the controls of the plane.
The Palestinian Authority becomes the 123rd member of the International Criminal Court. The formal accession was marked with a ceremony at The Hague, in the Netherlands, where the court is based. The move gives the court jurisdiction over alleged crimes in Palestinian territories. Israel and the United States opposed the Palestinians' efforts to join the court.
Amnesty International's annual report catalogs use of state-sanctioned killing as a punitive measure across the globe. At least 607 people were executed around the world in 2014, compared to 778 in 2013. The U.S. remains one of the worst offenders for imposing capital punishment, with only Iran (289+), Iraq (61+), and Saudi Arabia (90+) executing more people in 2014.
Amnesty International releases its annual review of the death penalty worldwide. In Pakistan, the government lifted a six-year moratorium on the execution of civilians in the wake of the Taliban attack. Iran and Iraq executed people for "terrorism," and other countries expanded the scope of capital crimes. The number of executions recorded around the world dropped significantly in 2014 compared with the previous year.
Anne Frank was 15 when she was sent to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany in 1944. She died of typhus on March 31, 1945, just two weeks after the camp was liberated. New research shows she and her older sister, Margot, died at least a month earlier than previously thought. The exact dates of death for Anne and Margot remain unclear.
NEW: A Duke student has admitted to hanging a noose from a tree, university officials say. NEW: The student will face student conduct review, the school says. The student was identified during an investigation by campus police and the office of student affairs. Officials are still trying to determine if other people were involved in the incident.
The Rev. Robert H. Schuller had been diagnosed with esophageal cancer in August 2013. He was the founder of the television ministry "Hour of Power" and the Crystal Cathedral megachurch. He sold a softer, gentler message, which borrowed heavily from the father of the feel-good gospel, Norman Vincent Peale. He preached not to convert or condemn people, but to encourage them.
Theia the dog was hit by a car, apparently whacked on the head with a hammer and buried in a field. A worker found her emaciated and dirt-covered, and she was taken to a vet for help. She suffered a dislocated jaw, leg injuries and a caved-in sinus cavity. A fundraising page has raised more than $10,000 to pay for Theia's medical care.
Mohammad Javad Zarif is the Iranian foreign minister. He has been John Kerry's opposite number in the nuclear talks with Iran. He is a graduate of the University of Denver and San Francisco State University. His official biography says he was born January 8, 1960, but the Iranian Diplomacy website says he is 54.
Bob Barker returned to "The Price Is Right" for the first time in eight years. The 91-year-old hosted the game show for 35 years before stepping down in 2007. Drew Carey took over hosting duties for the April 1 edition. Barker handled the first price-guessing game of the show, the classic "Lucky Seven"
Trey Moses asked Ellie Meredith to be his prom date. "She's great... she listens and she's easy to talk to," he says. "That's the kind of person Trey is," Ellie's mom says. Trey's future coach at Ball State, James Whitford, said he felt great about the prom-posal.
Michele Bachmann compares President Obama to the co-pilot of the doomed Germanwings flight. Bachmann says Obama is "for the 300 million souls of the United States what Andreas Lubitz was for the 150 souls on the German Wings flight" Bachmann is no stranger to voicing her opinion on the President's dealing with Iran.
California is a breadbasket to the nation, growing more than a third of its vegetables and nearly two-thirds of its fruits and nuts. The drought is affecting other states in the West and Southwest, too. The next time you take a holiday in California, you'll find a few changes thanks to the drought.
Walmart's opposition to Arkansas' religious freedom law puts it at odds with many in the Republican Party. Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says Walmart's actions "foreshadow where the GOP will need to move" The backlash over the religious freedom measures in Indiana and Arkansas is shining a bright light on the broader business community.
The five were exposed to Ebola in Sierra Leone in March, but none developed the deadly virus. They are clinicians for Partners in Health, a Boston-based aid group. One of the five had a heart-related issue on Saturday and has been discharged but hasn't left the area.
Coroner's preliminary assessment is there was no foul play involved in Andrew Getty's death, police say. Andrew Getty, 47, had "several health issues," police say, adding that an autopsy will be conducted. He is the grandson of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, thought to be the richest man in the world in 1976.
Frida Ghitis: Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's decision to sign religious freedom law draws criticism from right-wingers. She says he's scored points among ultraconservatives, but that's not enough to get him over political hump. Ghitis says the issue of LGBT rights will be dragged down to a replay of Pat Buchanan's "cultural war" speech in 1992.
Tropical storm Maysak is expected to make landfall Sunday morning on the southeastern coast of Isabela province. It boasts steady winds of more than 70 mph (115 kph) and gusts up to 90 mph. It's expected to be out of the Philippines by Monday. Authorities take preemptive steps to keep people safe, barring outdoor activities.
Louis Jordan, 37, was lost at sea for more than two months after leaving South Carolina to fish in the ocean. He was rescued by the Houston Express, a 1,000-foot-long container ship. "He was moving, walking around, waving to us and in surprisingly good condition," ship's captain says.
Paul Walker's death in November 2013 after a car crash was especially eerie given his rise to fame in the "Fast and Furious" film franchise. The actor was on break from filming "Furious 7" at the time of the fiery accident. Producers said early on that they would not kill off Walker's character, Brian O'Connor.
David Rothkopf: The U.S. and its negotiating partners reached a strong framework agreement with Iran in Lausanne, Switzerland. He says it limits Iran's nuclear program in such a way as to effectively block it from building a nuclear weapon. But he says critics have made dubious assumptions and doubtful assertions about the deal. Rothkin: The most important aim should be preventing a nuclear deal that would be a poison pill for Iran.
Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil butchered "The Star-Spangled Banner" at an Arena Football League game. The late Whitney Houston set the modern standard for the national anthem at Super Bowl XXV. President George H. W. Bush called Roseanne Barr's rendition "disgraceful" Jimi Hendrix inflamed mainstream America with his psychedelic take on the anthem.
Yahya Rashid, a UK national from northwest London, was detained at Luton airport on Tuesday. He's been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism, police say. Rashid is due to appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
A total lunar eclipse started at 3:16 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time, when the moon began moving into Earth's shadow. The total eclipse will only last four minutes and 43 seconds, and NASA says that makes it the shortest one of the century. Parts of South America, India, China and Russia also will be able to see the eclipse, but it won't be visible in Greenland.
Memories Pizza in Walkerton, Indiana, is at the center of the debate over Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The pizzeria's owners say they'd refuse to cater a same-sex couple's wedding. The statement struck at the heart of fears by critics, who said the new law would allow discrimination. But supporters also rallied, raising more than $842,000 for the business.
In real life, it's hard to swallow the idea of a single person being stranded at sea for days, weeks, if not months. Miracles do happen, though, and not just in Hollywood. Jose Salvador Alvarenga says his journey began in Paredon Viejo, a port on Mexico's Pacific coast, in late 2012. Louis Jordan says his sailboat capsize, but his mast broke, and so, too, did his shoulder. Ron Ingraham's son tells CNN he's vindicated after being rescued after 12 days at sea.
Iran's deputy sports minister says the ban will be lifted for indoor sports events in the next year. It isn't clear which games women will be able to attend. The ban was imposed after Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979. FIFA President Sepp Blatter called on Iran to end its "intolerable" ban on women attending soccer matches.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he sees better options than "this bad deal or war" "I think there's a third alternative, and that is standing firm, ratcheting up the pressure until you get a better deal," he says. His comments come as Democrats and Republicans spar over the framework announced last week to lift Western sanctions on Iran.
The Fury 325 is the tallest and fastest "giga-coaster" in the world. A former heavyweight champ's gaudy, abandoned mansion is due to become a church. CNN's Karl Penhaul speaks to a shepherd who witnessed the final seconds of Germanwings Flight 9525. Penn Jillette's provocative opening led to an energetic back-and-forth with the ACLU.
Easter celebrates the completion of Christ's mission of salvation in the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Unlike Christmas, it doesn't fall on the same day every year but shifts around in spring depending upon cosmic events. The dates for both Passover and Easter are determined by moon phases, according to timeanddate.com. Easter's timing is related to Passover, because Jesus was crucified around then.
Police in Malegaon, in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, are requiring identity cards for cattle owners. Cows are considered holy and revered by that state's majority Hindu population. Authorities believe this is the only way to solve cow slaughter cases and enforce the law. The Maharashtra Animal Preservation Bill now includes bans on the killing of bulls and bullocks.
Keonna Thomas, 30, is charged with trying to travel overseas to fight for ISIS. She's one of three women arrested this week on terror charges. Two New York women were also taken into custody this week. In the past 18 months, the Justice Department has prosecuted or is prosecuting more than 30 cases.
Going online has become the path of least resistance if you want to make yourself heard, says Peter Bergen. But it still brings resistance, some of it legal, others deadly, he says. Bergen: The lack of access to traditional print and broadcast media is driving force leading disaffected voices to post online. The biggest jailer of journalists in the world is China, where a majority of the 44 people behind bars at the end of 2014 were bloggers. The death toll of journalists killed for their work online is expected to grow.
Robert Lewis Burns Jr. was part of the genre-defining band's original lineup, which formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1965. He was not involved in the 1977 plane crash that killed three members, including Ronnie Van Zant. Lynyrd Skynyrd still tours with Gary Rossington, the only original member still in the band.
Singer Avril Lavigne says she was bedridden for five months after contracting Lyme disease. "I thought I was dying," she tells People magazine. Lavigne believes that she was bitten by a tick last spring. She is releasing a new single this month to support the 2015 Special Olympics.
Kevone Charleston, 36, is suspected of 32 commercial robberies dating to November 2013, the FBI says. He was shot and wounded by FBI agents and task force officers, but his injuries are not life threatening, a sheriff's deputy says. Two agents were injured in a crash and the suspect was shot before being captured.
NCAA says it has no legal responsibility "to ensure the academic integrity of the courses offered to student-athletes at its member institutions" "It's nonsense. It's double talk," says former athletic-academic director Gerald Gurney. The NCAA's claim that it's hands-off when it comes to athletics seems to be a direct contradiction of what the organization has been repeating.
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world's biggest and most powerful physics experiment. The purpose of the project is to recreate the conditions that existed moments after the "Big Bang" The LHC generates up to 600 million particles per second, with a beam circulating for 10 hours. The machine alone costs approximately three billion euros (about $3.3 billion)
NEW: More than 50 people die in Aden alone on Monday, Agence France-Press reports. The Red Cross calls for a humanitarian ceasefire to let aid in. The U.N. Security Council discusses the humanitarian situation at Russia's behest. The Houthis, who are Shiites, still control Sanaa, but the airstrikes have hurt them.
The U.S. Religious Freedom Restoration Act was passed in 1993. So far, 20 states have some version of the religious liberty law, and the legal controversies have grown, too. Claims under those state RFRAs are "exceedingly rare," experts say. The federal law was designed partly to protect the Native Americans' use of peyote.
The terrorist group Al-Shabaab has claimed an attack on Garissa University College in eastern Kenya. The attack is a clear indicator that the security situation in East Africa is deteriorating fast, writes Peter Bergen. The group is predominantly driven by the same radical interpretation of the Koran as al-Qaeda and ISIS, he says. Bergen: It must not be interpreted as another act of garden-variety fundamentalist terrorism.
Cassandra C. will remain in temporary custody of the state for the time being, her attorney says. The 17-year-old is in remission after nearly six months of forced chemo treatments. She was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in September. Doctors say she has an 85% chance of survival if treated with chemotherapy. She ran away after two days of chemo in November.
Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk!" is the longest-leading Billboard Hot 100 of the 2010s. It's also just the 10th single in the Hot 100's entire history to spend at least 13 weeks at No. 1. "Funk" passes Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," featuring T.I. and Pharrell to take sole possession.
Thai Smile unveils colorful new livery featuring Jake, Finn and Princess Bubblegum from "Adventure Time" The Airbus A320 is the result of a partnership between Thai Smile and Cartoon Network Amazone. The inaugural Thai Smile Adventure Time flight takes place on April 4, heading from Bangkok to Phuket.
The temperature was recorded at Argentina's Esperanza Base on the northern tip of the Antarctica Peninsula. The World Meteorological Organization is in the process of setting up an ad-hoc committee to collect evidence. The committee will examine the equipment used to measure the temperature. Researchers watch weather changes in the Antarctic region and elsewhere for evidence of climate change.
Kim Ki-Jong is accused of stabbing U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert in Seoul last month. He is also charged with assaulting a foreign envoy and business obstruction, a court official says. Kim's trial must begin within 14 days of receiving today's indictment, the court says.
David Rothkopf: Obama tied himself to the mast of a nuclear deal with Iran even before he became president. He says the process has unfolded under the destructive influence of political considerations. Iran will be allowed to keep one-third of its more than 6,000 centrifuges, he says. Iran has a well-established record of lying and concealing elements of its nuclear program to U.N. inspectors.
Deion Sanders Jr. tweeted that he only eats "hood doughnuts" His father, an NFL legend, called him a Huxtable and reminded him he has a trust fund. "Stop the hood stuff!" the elder Sanders tweeted. Junior is a wide receiver at Southern Methodist University and an aspiring entrepreneur.
CDC warns consumers not to eat any Blue Bell-branded products made at the company's Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, plant. That includes 3-ounce servings of Blue Bell ice cream from this plant that went to institutions in containers marked with the letters O, P, Q, R, S or T. Listeria monocytogenes was recently found in a cup of ice cream recovered from the hospital. The company is shutting down the Broken Arrow facility "out of an abundance of caution" to search for a possible cause of contamination.
Rurik Jutting, 29, is charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of two Indonesian women in Hong Kong last November. A court hearing to determine whether there was enough evidence to proceed to trial was adjourned until May. The victims' bodies were buried after being repatriated to Indonesia in November.
"Furious 7" is expected to debut in the $135 million-$138 million range this weekend. That includes a projected Friday take of $58 million-$60 million. The film is getting the widest release in Universal's history. It earned a record-breaking $60 million internationally on Wednesday and Thursday.
Chelsea Manning is serving a 35-year prison sentence for leaking classified documents to WikiLeaks. She is not allowed Internet access in prison, according to The Guardian. In a series of tweets, she says she will be using a voice phone to dictate her tweets. The former Army intelligence analyst was convicted of stealing and disseminating 750,000 documents.
David Rothkopf: Rolling Stone article about alleged gang rape at University of Virginia was "deeply flawed" He says the law of defamation must be balanced against freedom of speech protected by First Amendment, Virginia Constitution. He says UVA, Phi Kappa Psi, other fraternities on campus can't sue for defamation, but they can sue for libel. Rothkapf: A defamation case must show that the statements were "of or concerning" the plaintiff. But he says groups generally cannot sue, even if statements are defamatory.
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani tells Japan's Diet that his jets have never come across UFOs from outer space. He was responding to a query from flamboyant former wrestler-turned-lawmaker Antonio Inoki. Inoki is a maverick politician known for his colossal chin and once-ever-present red scarf. He also famously fought Muhammad Ali in 1976 in one of the first-ever mixed-discipline matches.
Marwan, real name Zulkifli bin Hir, was believed to be a member of southeast Asian terror group Jemaah Islamiyah's central command. The FBI had been offering a $5 million reward for information leading to his capture in the wake of his 2007 indictment on terror charges in a California court. Marwan had previously been falsely reported dead after a raid by Philippine security forces in 2012.
Shibuya ward in Tokyo passes ordinance allowing same-sex couples to hold "partnership certificates" The certificates will not be issued until later in the summer and are not legally binding. Proponents of marriage equality in socially conservative Japan say that the ward's decision is a step in the right direction. A recent poll found that a slight majority at 52.4% oppose gay marriage.
David Lynch has confirmed he will no longer direct the revival of "Twin Peaks" The cult 1990s TV show was set to return in 2016. The groundbreaking series is considered one of the most influential shows in television history. Lynch broke the news about his departure in a series of tweets, saying the third season will continue without him.
A hot mic picked up Kentucky guard Andrew Harrison saying of Frank Kaminsky, "F**k that (N-word)." Harrison, who is is black, said his words were "in jest," and that he meant no disrespect to Kaminsky. "He reached out to me. We talked about it. [I'm] Over it," Kaminsky said Sunday.
The blast occurred at an oil storage facility Monday night after an oil leak, though local media has not reported any toxic chemical spill. The plant produces paraxylene (PX), a reportedly carcinogenic chemical used in the production of polyester films and fabrics. Five out of six people were injured by broken glass and have been sent to the hospital for treatment.
The EPA says there was a presence of methyl bromide in the unit where the family was staying. The use of the pesticide is restricted in the U.S. because of its acute toxicity. Exposure to the pesticide can result in serious health effects, including central nervous system and respiratory system damage. The EPA is working with local government agencies to investigate.
Sen. Rand Paul announced he's running for president of the U.S. on a record that includes questioning voting rights and civil rights legislation. Julian Zelizer: Paul has tried to sell himself as a different type of Republican. He's tried to brand himself as the GOP's minority outreach candidate, Zelizer says, but he doesn't back up his words with policies. Zelizer calls Paul's views outdated, outside of the mainstream, and disqualifying for a man who wants to lead.
FedEx has been named a new defendant in the war on drugs, and the charges are serious indeed. David Frum: Corporations can be prosecuted like a person, and in many ways they are easier to prosecute than people. He says the law recognizes two kinds of possession: actual and constructive. Frum asks: Should FedEx be held liable for "possessing" what bad guys may send through the service?
"Mad Men's" final season premieres Sunday. The show about a 1960s advertising agency and its collision with changing times has become part of the national fabric. With the '60s screaming towards their conclusion, "Mad Men" probably won't jump ahead much. The last season -- technically, the first half of season 7 -- ended with the moon landing in 1969.
Comedian Chris Rock makes light of racial disparities in police treatment of whites and blacks. "Stopped by the cops again wish me luck," he tweets, along with a photo showing him behind the wheel of a car. Many African-Americans have long bemoaned the phenomenon of being pulled over for no apparent reason.
Mark Wahlberg will star in a film about the Boston Marathon bombing and the manhunt that followed. The film will be called "Patriots' Day" The film is being produced by CBS Films. It will be told from the point of view of Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, Deadline reports.
Manuela Arbelaez accidentally revealed the correct answer to a guessing game for a new Hyundai Sonata. Host Drew Carey couldn't stop laughing. "Congratulations! Manuela just gave you a car!" he exulted. It's been a busy week for "The Price Is Right" on the game show.
Kenyans use social media to share stories, hopes and dreams of the victims of the Garissa University College attack. The hashtag #147notjustanumber is a reference to the number of people killed in the attack. Kenyan churches mourned the dead during Easter services Sunday as armed guards protected congregations.
Investigators are not expected to return to the crash site, a French national police official says. The plane crashed March 24 in rugged terrain of the Alps about 6 miles (10 kilometers) from the town of Seyne-les-Alpes. The flight data recorder, or "black box," was found Thursday by a member of the recovery team.
Carlos Colina, 32, was arraigned on charges of assault and battery causing serious bodily injury and improper disposal of a body. Police were notified Saturday morning about a suspicious item along a walkway in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Officers opened a duffel bag and found human remains. Surveillance video led them to an apartment building, where more body parts were discovered. The remains at both locations belonged to the same victim, identified Monday as Jonathan Camilien, 26.
Etihad Airways lost a 2-year-old cat on a recent flight from Abu Dhabi to New York City. The cat, Felix, went missing after the plane landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Etihad Airways is investigating the incident and is working with ground handlers at the airport to help locate the cat.
"Arrested Development" executive producer Brian Grazer said the show will return for a fifth season of 17 episodes. The fourth season was streamed exclusively on Netflix in 2013, after Fox canceled the show several years before. It was not yet known if the full cast, including Jason Bateman, Michael Cera and Will Arnett, will return.
Frida Ghitis: Easter is unique on the Christian calendar, a major point in the cycle of the religious year. She says Easter Triduum refers to the three days of Easter that begin with Good Friday, proceed through Holy Saturday, and conclude with Easter Sunday. Good Friday is a day of death, sacrifice, displacement, fear, she says; Holy Saturday is a passageway between the darkness of the crucifixion and the bright hope of Easter. Ghitis says Easter embraces the great mystery of resurrection with its promise of transformation.
In the New Testament, money gets 37 mentions, while "gold" gets 38 citations, "silver" merits 20, and "copper" four. "Purse" and "denarii" -- the Roman currency -- get half a dozen mentions each for a total of 119 referrals. "I imagine the ministry functioned at a subsistence level," Rabbi Joshua Garroway says.
Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez and Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are nearing the end of their trials. Sen. Rand Paul announces he will run for president. Chicago's mayoral runoff is billed as a battle for the "future of the city" The shadow of Michael Brown's death will loom large over Ferguson, Missouri's elections.
Ted Cruz is the only official Republican presidential candidate in Iowa. He's counting on Iowa, known for its vocal and active evangelical base, to propel him forward. Cruz has built a brand as a stalwart conservative willing to buck GOP leadership on fiscal issues. But he's also eager to champion social issues at a time when Republicans are anxious to avoid them.
Nina Dobrev will leave "Vampire Diaries" at the end of this season. Some fans are upset that the show will go on to a seventh season after her departure. "I feel angry, sad, depressed, numb but most of all I feel like part of me died along with Nina leaving TVD," one fan says. Producer Julie Plec says she supports Dobrev's decision.
Zhou Yongkang is the highest-ranking Chinese Communist Party official ever to face corruption charges. He was a member of the ruling Communist Party's Politburo Standing Committee. Zhou was one of nine men who effectively ruled the country of more than 1.3 billion people. His case will be tried in Tianjin, a city near the capital, Beijing.
Federal education minister Smriti Irani was visiting a FabIndia outlet in the tourist resort state of Goa. She discovered a surveillance camera pointed at the changing room, police said. Four employees of the store have been arrested, but its manager is still at large, police say.
The group included four children -- the oldest being 10 or 11, a Turkish official says. The nine were arrested at the Turkey-Syria border, the Turkish military says. It didn't say why the group allegedly was trying to get into Syria. The British Foreign Office says it is aware of reports of the arrests and seeking information.
Kayahan was diagnosed with cancer in 1990, the year he competed in the Eurovision Song Contest. He died Friday in a hospital in Istanbul, five days after his 66th birthday. "We are in grief over losing Kayahan," Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu tweets. He was best known for his love songs.
A nuclear submarine being repaired at a Russian shipyard has caught on fire, state-run news agency reports. The sub is in a dry dock, and there is no ammunition on board, Tass reports, citing a law enforcement source. No one was injured in the fire, the source says.
About 300 people were evacuated from the Abkatun Permanente platform after the fire started. The fire began in the dehydration and pumping area, Pemex says. The company denies rumors that the platform collapsed and says there was no oil spill. The state oil company hasn't said what caused the fire.
NEW: TV5Monde is gradually regaining control of its channels and social media outlets after a cyberattack. NEW: The network says it was "hacked by an Islamist group" The outage began around 8:45 p.m. Paris time on Wednesday. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.
A group of armed assailants stormed into the attorney general's office in Balkh province, northern Afghanistan. Most staff members and civilians have been rescued, but an exchange of fire is ongoing. Afghan security forces are cautiously making advances in the fight in order to avoid civilian casualties, a statement says.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is found guilty of all 30 counts in the Boston Marathon bombing trial. The trial will next move into a penalty phase, where the jury will hear testimony and arguments from both sides. CNN legal analyst Paul Callan says defense attorney Judy Clarke now faces an uphill battle.
The fire began shortly before 7 a.m. at the General Electric Appliance Park in Louisville, Kentucky. There are no reports of anyone injured or trapped, an official says. The park is large, such that 34 football fields could fit in one of its warehouses in the facility. The fire is "revitalizing manufacturing in the United States," GE says.
A U.S. official says Washington is "not putting a timeframe on" a possible invasion of Mosul. Mosul has long been the big prize in the Iraqi government's fight to defeat ISIS. It fell after Iraqi troops dropped their weapons, abandoned their posts and ran for their lives when militants arrived last June. Officials insist that ISIS has been degraded substantially thanks to air and ground combat.
The California Public Utilities Commission orders Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to pay a record $1.6 billion penalty. Most of the penalty amounts to forced spending on improving pipeline safety. The company's chief executive officer says PG&E is working to become the safest energy company in the U.S. Eight people were killed in a pipeline explosion in San Bruno in September 2010.
NEW: "I saw the top of the funnel cloud, and it was absolutely massive," a witness says. One person dies in Fairdale, Illinois, as a twister shreds homes and trees bare of leaves and most limbs. "We're a community. If one person is in need, we'll all be there for them," a resident says. Eight tornadoes were reported Wednesday in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri.
Officer Michael Slager has been fired and charged with murder in the death of 50-year-old Walter Scott. A bystander's cell phone video shows Slager shooting at Scott eight times as Scott runs away. The officer initially said that he used a Taser on Scott, who, Slager said, tried to take the weapon. The witness who recorded the video says he didn't see Scott grab Slager's Taser.
Lucknow police in northern India have bought four drones and are in the process of purchasing one more. The miniature aircraft will be fitted with a camera and pepper spray; each drone costs between $9,560 and $19,300. Views on the new measure are mixed, with some concerned about the suppression of freedom of speech.
A female employee accused Xavier Morales, a supervisor within the agency, of assault after he made sexual advances at her. The Washington Post reports that the March 31 party was in celebration of Morales' new assignment as head of the Louisville field office. The incident was first reported on April 2, and Secret Service Director Joe Clancy was briefed that afternoon.
Richard Dysart was nominated for the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for four straight years. He played cranky senior partner Leland McKenzie in the NBC drama "L.A. Law" Dysart also played Coach in the original 1972 Broadway production of Jason Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning "That Championship Season"
Vijay Chokalingam is the brother of Mindy Kaling, who plays Mindy Lahiri on "The Mindy Project" He says he applied to medical school claiming to be African-American, but was turned down at all the top schools. He says it's not just a matter of what individual applicants "deserve," it's about the lack of diversity in the medical profession.
Don McLean's pop masterpiece "American Pie" sold for $1.2 million at Christie's on Tuesday. Bob Greene: The song is an essential Americana poem emanating wistful recollection, blues valentine, and youthful protest. He says McLean was a paperboy when he saw Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson were killed in 1959 plane crash. Greene: McLean has guaranteed that the memory of those great musicians lives forever.
Anthony Ray Hinton was convicted of murder in the 1985 deaths of two Birmingham-area, fast-food restaurant managers. A new trial was ordered in 2014 after firearms experts testified 12 years earlier that the revolver could not be matched to evidence. The state then declined to re-prosecute the case. "When you think you're high and mighty, you don't have to answer to nobody," Hinton says.
April 8 was also "Rex Manning Day" Twitter paid homage to the 1995 film "Empire Records" and the character of Rex Manning. The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912. "Mean Girls Day" is officially October 3, given that's when Aaron Samuels asks Cady what it is.
Mary Kay Letourneau Fualaau and her husband, Vili, will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary on May 20. ABC's "20/20" will air an exclusive interview with the couple on Friday. The former teacher and mother of four had an affair with her 13-year-old student in 1996. She served more than seven years in prison on charges related to the relationship.
Twisted Sister's 2016 tour is being called "Forty and F*ck It" The band's biggest hit, "We're Not Gonna Take It," hit the Top Forty in 1984. Mike Portnoy of Adrenaline Mob will replace A.J. Pero, who died March 20.
"Grace of Monaco" will premiere on Lifetime on Memorial Day, May 25. The Weinstein Co. decided to sell it directly to Lifetime rather than book it into U.S. theaters. The film was directed by Olivier Dahan and focuses on a period in the early '60s when Monaco was involved in a stand-off.
Don McLean's "American Pie" manuscript sells for $1.2 million at auction. It's the 3rd highest auction price for an American literary manuscript, Christie's says. The record for a popular music manuscript is held by Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" The song hit No. 1 in early 1972.
The photographer, Daniel Ramos, had filed the civil suit against West after the hip-hop star attacked him in July 2013. West pleaded no contest last year to a misdemeanor count of battery over the scuffle. The case had been set for trial next week, but Ramos' side filed a dismissal.
John Travolta is not a fan of HBO's new documentary "Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief" The actor is one of the Church of Scientology's most high-profile members. He says he has not seen the documentary, "and I don't really care to" The HBO documentary is critical of the organization.
"I'm feeling much better and am leaving the hospital today," B.B. King says in a statement. His dehydration was caused by his Type II diabetes, his daughter tells the Los Angeles Times. "He wasn't going to let his fans down," Claudette King says. King, 89, has 30 Grammy nominations.
Survivor Rebekah Gregory: "I may be standing on one fake leg, but I'm standing here, stronger than ever" "They've waited a long time for this," survivor Karen Brassard says. "Justice has been served today," police officer Richard Donohue tweets. "Nothing can ever replace the lives that were lost," says Heather Abbott, who lost a leg below the knee.
Bi Fujian was filmed at a dinner party singing a revolutionary song that eulogizes the Communist Party's early years. "Don't mention that old son of a b***h. He made us suffer so bad," went the improvised lyrics. Bi later apologized, saying: "My personal speech has led to grave social consequences" It's unclear when the incident occurred, or what relationsip was between the camera person and Bi.
NEW: A tornado may have touched down in Potosi, Missouri, about 70 miles from St. Louis. Tornado sirens blare in Kansas as several storms bring reports of twisters. "Nighttime tornadoes are the most deadly," says CNN severe weather expert Chad Myers. More storms are expected in the Midwest, Mississippi River Valley, Tennessee River Valley.
Katie, a giraffe at the Dallas Zoo, gave birth to a not-so-little baby (about 6 feet tall) early Friday evening. There was no immediate word on the newborn's gender or condition. The baby joins a sister, 4-year-old calf Jamie. The zoo describes Katie as the "diva" among a herd of 12 giraffes.
The fifth season of "Game of Thrones" premieres Sunday. It's the most high-profile premiere yet, airing simultaneously in 170 countries for the first time. "We're going to start seeing some of the show's major story arcs coming together," writer says. The Stark daughters, Arya and Sansa, will be the characters to watch this season.
Heads of state from 35 countries in the Western Hemisphere have met every three years to discuss economic, social or political issues. The VII Summit of the Americas was supposed to be all about the symbolic handshake between the U.S. and Cuba. But insert Venezuela into the mix and Panama City, Panama, quickly turns into a "triangle of tension"
Frida Ghitis: President Obama is giving up enormous leverage in his nuclear deal with Iran. She says U.S. and European sanctions were forcing Iran to the nuclear crossroads, but Obama has given Tehran an easy exit. Ghitis says deal would hand Tehran billions of previously sanctioned funds, filling the coffers of terrorism.
Martin O'Malley and Jim Webb share a stage at the Polk County Democrats Awards Dinner in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday night. Both Democrats are toying with a presidential run, both are facing long odds in that endeavor. But the similarities end there, as was evident at the dinner, that is where the similarities stop.
"The change will come," says Anthony Scott, who says his brother's death was a catalyst for change in America. Walter Scott was killed by a police officer last week after a traffic stop in North Charleston, South Carolina. Officer Michael Slager is charged with murder in Scott's death; he faces the death penalty if convicted.
The shootings were connected, authorities say. The suspect's vehicle was spotted outside the U.S. Census Bureau's headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. A guard apparently approached the vehicle and saw two people arguing. The guard was shot at least once in the upper body, a fire department spokesman says.
An Iranian military observation aircraft flew within 50 yards of an armed U.S. Navy helicopter over the Persian Gulf this month. The incident, which has not been publicly disclosed, troubled U.s. military officials. The Navy MH-60R armed helicopter was flying from the deck of the USS Carl Vinson.
Liana Barrientos, now 39, has been married 10 times, sometimes within two weeks of each other. Prosecutors say the marriages were part of an immigration scam. She is believed to still be married to four men, and at one time, she was married to eight men at once, prosecutors say.
The photo was apparently uploaded on Imgur a few days ago. It has caught fire thanks to a post on 9gag.com. Some people are noting the apparent motion of the cat. Others are commenting about the construction of the stairs. Of course, where there's public debate, there are advertisers waiting to take advantage.
Frida Ghitis: Pope Francis has reawakened my faith, but it's not because he's opened floodgates to allow sin in the eyes of the church. She says his tone is appealing, but more than that, it's his tone. He defies tradition and washes the feet of the disabled, women and those of other faiths, she says. Ghitis says he's a lapsed Catholic, but he's enthralled by Pope's humility.
Mullah Mohammed Omar is "still the leader" of the Taliban's self-declared Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. The Taliban's "Cultural Commission" released the 11-page document in several different translations on its website. Several Afghan observers say the biography is aimed at dispelling rumors of Omar's demise. "The Taliban has a huge leadership problem at a critical political moment," an analyst says.
An Amnesty International report is calling for authorities to address the number of attacks on women's rights activists in Afghanistan. The report, entitled "Their Lives on the Line," examines the persecution of activists by the Taliban and tribal warlords. The brutal murder of Farkhunda, a young woman in Afghanistan, shocked the world. For the first time in history, women in Afghanistan became pallbearers, hoisting the victim's coffin.
Nelly is charged with felony possession of drugs, simple possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. A state trooper stopped the bus because it wasn't displaying U.S. Department of Transportation and International Fuel Tax Association stickers. The search also turned up several handguns and 100 small Ziploc bags, authorities say. Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes, was taken to the Putnam County Jail.
The first six "Star Wars" movies will be available on digital HD on Friday. The collection of the first six movies will also include many special features. One focus of the features will be the sound effects of the movies, including that of the insect-like Geonosians. Sound designer Ben Burtt explains which animals were used to capture the alien sounds.
Julian Zelizer: For Democrats, there is ample reason to be excited about Hillary Clinton's run for the presidency. He says she is certainly one of the strongest candidates in many decades. But he says some of her weaknesses have also been exposed during the buildup to her final decision. Zelizer says she must avoid following Al Gore's path, who seemed stiff and inauthentic when he hit the trail.
Martin O'Malley: "History is full of examples where the inevitable frontrunner was inevitable right up until she was no longer" The former Maryland governor was in Iowa on a two-day trip to the first-in-the-nation caucus state. Clinton was considered inevitable to win the nomination in 2008 but ended up losing to Barack Obama.
Ramalinga Raju, the former chairman of Satyam Computers Services, was also fined $804,000. The company was at the center of a massive $1.6 billion fraud case in 2009. The case has been compared to the 2001 Enron Corp. scandal.
Sweden is said to be the most generous nation on Earth for parental leave. Fathers have to share that leave with mothers to promote both parents to raise their children. Photographer Johan Bavman is looking for a total of 60 fathers to photograph, to culminate in an exhibition and a book.
Craig Hicks, 46, is charged in the deaths of three Muslim college students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The victims' family members have called on authorities to investigate the slayings as a hate crime. Police said "an ongoing neighbor dispute over parking" might have been a factor in the shootings.
HBO released a teaser video for season 2 of "True Detective" The new season premieres June 21. Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch star in the new season. The first season starred Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. It was a runaway hit.
More than 200 students signed a petition asking the school not to show the movie as part of UMix. Some students believed the movie's depiction of the Iraq War reflected negatively on the Middle East. The University of Michigan's vice president for student life says it was a mistake to cancel the show.
Lauren Hill was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma in 2013. Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati successfully petitioned the NCAA to move up the opening game of its schedule. Hill scored the first two points and the final layup of the game. "Today has been the best day I've ever had," Hill tells the crowd after the game, "I don't what to say you"
Carlos Colina, 32, will be arraigned the morning of April 14 for murder, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office says. The remains of a 26-year-old man were found in a duffel bag in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Saturday. A surveillance video led police to an apartment building, where more body parts were found. Colina was arraigned earlier this week on assault and battery charges.
NEW: Pero Antic, Thabo Sefolosha arrested on charges of obstructing governmental administration, disorderly conduct. NEW: The Hawks' players apologize to their families, teammates, and the Hawks' organization for any negative attention. The Pacers say Chris Copeland, 31, suffered a knife wound to his left elbow and abdomen and is in stable condition. The incident occurred in front of the Fulton Houses project down the street from 1OAK, the club says.
"Lost River" is Ryan Gosling's first feature as a director. The film is set in Detroit, a city on the brink of annihilation, yet providing kindling for its own rebirth. Gosling: "There are Lost Rivers everywhere and we wanted to share the experience these people were having" The film's title alludes to a once thriving community now displaced.
Elizabeth Sedway was in Hawaii to celebrate her 14th wedding anniversary. She was on an Alaska Airlines flight from Hawaii to San Jose, California. An airline employee asked her how she was doing, then removed her from the plane. Alaska Airlines has since apologized for the "disruption this has caused," a spokeswoman says.
Aaron Hernandez is on trial for the shooting death of Odin Lloyd, a semi-pro football player. The former NFL star is accused of killing Lloyd in June 2013. The defense rested its case on Monday; closing arguments are set for Tuesday. Much of the evidence in the former New England Patriots player's case is circumstantial. Hernandez's fiancee testified last week that he told her to dispose of a box that smelled of marijuana.
Adelma Cifuentes lost her arm after being beaten by her husband for 12 years. Guatemala ranks third in the world in the number of women killed because of gender-based violence. Women are particularly vulnerable because of a deep-rooted gender bias and culture of misogyny. Despite the high homicide rate, the United Nations estimates 98% of cases never make it to court.
Robert Durst, 71, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. He faces a maximum of 10 years in prison if found guilty of that charge. He's accused of killing his friend Susan Berman at her home in California in 2000. He also faces state weapons and drugs charges in New Orleans. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.
Frida Ghitis: Change is coming to Ferguson, but will it come in the form of police reform? She says the DOJ report on the Ferguson Police Department will determine the shape of the new police force. She says Ferguson's new mayor must ensure that community activists have a strong voice in negotiations with DOJ. Ghitis says community must fight hard to ensure that the DOJ can fold St. Louis County Police into its monitoring and reform process.
Steve Esmond, his teenage sons and the teens' mother fell ill more than two weeks ago in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The EPA says the presence of a pesticide at the rented villa in St. John may have caused the illnesses. Exposure to methyl bromide can result in serious health effects, including central nervous system damage. The use of the pesticide is restricted in the United States because of its acute toxicity.
Oliver Minatel, a professional soccer player, says he was sleeping when he felt something around his neck. "He just jumped on me. That's what happened," Minatel told CNN's Paula Newton moments after the incident. The incident occurred about a half-hour before the flight landed at Atlanta's Hartsfield airport.
The University of Virginia is under investigation over how it handles sexual assault on campus. The school has never expelled a single student for sexual assault -- even when the student admitted to it. Rolling Stone retracted an article about a purported gang rape that was never disputed. The Columbia Journalism School's 12,000-plus-word critique says the mistake could have been avoided if the writer had called more people.
Jordan Spieth leads Masters by four shots going into final day. Spieth's 15 birdies are just 10 away from Phil Mickelson's Masters mark set in 2001. Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy drop two shots late on in round to finish six under par. Justin Rose surges late on to finish second on twelve under.
Mindy Kaling's brother says he posed as a black man to get into medical school. The "Star Wars" saga will be released on digital HD at the end of the week. "Dukes of Hazzard" fans mourned the loss of actor James Best. The cast of "Suicide Squad" assembled for the first time.
7-Eleven is hosting the first Bring-Your-Own-Cup Slurpee Day on Saturday. Customers can fill their "cup" of choice for $1.49, the average cost of a medium Slurpees. In-store displays with a 10-inch-diameter hole will rule out anything too large. The promotion isn't to be confused with Free Slurée Day.
"This is a treasure trove," says National Geographic photographer Jeff Gusky, who has chronicled WWI graffiti. The graffiti is written in a chalk quarry near Naours, France, about 120 miles north of Paris. The underground city dates back centuries but was sealed up in the 18th century. It was rediscovered in the late 19th century, and soldiers would take refuge there during WWI.
President Obama nominated Loretta Lynch to replace Attorney General Eric Holder on November 8. Her confirmation has been delayed longer than eight previous nominees for the job -- combined. Republicans and Democrats say the delay is part of an ongoing partisan battle. Lynch's father: "I've been in politics most of my life. I know that nothing is certain"
The Lamborghini's passenger, 36-year-old Gary Terry of Davenport, Florida, died at the scene. The driver of the Lamborghinis was hospitalized with minor injuries. The Exotic Driving Experience bills itself as a chance to drive your dream car on a racetrack.
This year is the 20th anniversary of the discovery of a planet around a star like our own sun, 51 Pegasi. Astronomers estimate there are perhaps 40 billion Earth-like, habitable-zone planets in our Milky Way galaxy alone. Life on Earth developed in its oceans about a billion years after the planet formed. The chance that those beings evolved on exactly the same time scale is minuscule.
Roy Ramm, former commander of specialist operations at London's Scotland Yard for 27 years, explains how heists are organized. In the UK burglaries and robberies are often committed by working-class people, people who would otherwise have blue collar jobs, he says. The biggest difference between any heist you'll see in a movie and its real-life equivalent is the motive, Ramm says.
Pierre Krähenbühl will make an emergency visit to the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Syria on Saturday. He will assess the humanitarian situation in the camp and speak with individuals about ways to relieve the suffering. The camp has been engulfed in fighting between the Syrian government and armed groups since December 2012. "We will not abandon hope," a U.N. spokesman says.
Paul Walker died in a car crash in November 2013. The makers of "Furious 7" used body doubles, computer-generated images and even the actor's brothers to finish his scenes. "The last five minutes had me choked up in the movie theater," one man said.
A New York judge issued an opinion authorizing service of divorce papers on a husband completely via Facebook. The idea of service by Facebook seems to offend traditional notions of ensuring notification of a defendant of a case against him. The ideal and fairest way to notify a person of a lawsuit is to have another human hand the papers to the defendant in person. In-person service is not always possible, for obvious reasons.
David Lynch announced Sunday that he was exiting Showtime's nine-episode revival over a salary dispute. The stars have teamed together for a video backing the show's co-creator with a #SaveTwinPeaks campaign. Sherilyn Fenn, Sheryl Lee, James Marshall, Peggy Lipton and others appear in the video.
Selena's family is creating a hologram-like figure. The project is being called "Selena the One" It will be "walking, talking, singing and dancing digital embodiment" of her persona. "By no means is this something that's creepy or weird," Selena's sister says.
Of the ship's 2,117 passengers, 95 have suffered from vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms. The illness has also affected five members of the 964-person crew. The CDC has yet to determine what's causing the ailments. The Infinity left San Diego on March 29 and made its last stop in Puerto Vallarta on April 10.
Five young Chinese feminists may face up to five years in prison over their campaign for gender equality. The women were detained on March 6 and March 7 in three Chinese cities -- Beijing, Guangzhou and Hangzhou. The five were initially held on suspicion of "picking quarrels and provoking trouble" A lawyer for one of the women, Wei Tingting, said police had recommended on April 6 that prosecutors press charges.
Daniel Boykin, 33, was terminated last year when the investigation began. The victim filed a complaint after seeing images of herself on his phone last year. Police found more than 90 videos and 1,500 photos of the victim on Boykin's phone and computer. The incident happened in a TSA-only restroom, and no public restrooms were targeted.
The debris is suspected to be from the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011. The boat fragment was found this week and towed to Newport, Oregon, where it is moored at a marina. Inside were found specimens of a variety of yellowtail jack fish normally found in Japanese waters.
Cuba and the U.S. will meet at the Summit of the Americas in Panama for the first time since 1962. It's time to see how they play and who they play with Venezuela, which often falls out with Washington for crushing dissent at home and supplying Havana with billions of dollars in oil.
ISIS claims to have taken control of Iraq's Baiji oil refinery. Iraqi government security officials deny that claim and insist Iraqi forces remain in full control. The refinery is just 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the northern Iraqi city of Tikrit, which Iraqi forces and Shiite militias wrested from ISIS.
Ryan Calhoun and Delonte Martistee, students at Troy University, are charged with sexual battery by multiple perpetrators. Troy police found video of what appeared to be a Panama City gang rape during an unrelated shooting investigation. The video was turned over to the Bay County Sheriff's Office. State law prevents the office from releasing any information about the victim, who was a visitor.
Alaska Airlines Flight 448 was headed to Los Angeles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The pilot reported unusual banging from the cargo hold. "There could be a person in there so we're going to come back around," he told air traffic control. It turned out to be a ramp agent from Menzies Aviation, a contractor for Alaska Airlines. The man told authorities he had fallen asleep.
Phillip Hyman grew up in the neighborhood where Walter Scott was shot and killed by a police officer. He painted an angel-winged figure in mourning for Scott's family. The figure has wings because it's going to heaven, Hyman says. Hyman: "It's a statement of where we are in America today. It's relevant in Charleston"
A U.S. RC-135U was flying over the Baltic Sea when it was intercepted by a Russian SU-27 Flanker. The incident occurred in international airspace north of Poland, the Pentagon says. The Pentagon and State Department will "file the appropriate petition through diplomatic channels" with Russia.
A quadriplegic with cerebral palsy was left in Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek Park for more than four days, police say. The man's mother allegedly left him in the park and caught a bus to Maryland to see her boyfriend. The mother faces a host of charges, including aggravated assault, kidnapping and false imprisonment. "This kid's obviously a fighter," Philadelphia police lieutenant says.
President Barack Obama says he is "absolutely committed to making sure" Israel maintains a military advantage over Iran. His comments to The New York Times come amid criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the Iran deal. Obama said he understands and respects Netanyahu's stance that Israel is particularly vulnerable and doesn't "have the luxury of testing these propositions"
The kidnapping of nearly 300 schoolgirls by a jihadist group in Nigeria remains a horrifying crime. "This crime has rightly caused outrage both in Nigeria and across the world," President-elect Muhammadu Buhari says. The girls were abducted on the night of April 14-15, 2014, in the town of Chibok, in northeastern Nigeria. Most have never been seen since, except in a photograph in which they sat on the ground in a semi-circle.
Nyia Parler cannot be extradited to face charges in Philadelphia until she completes unspecified "treatment," Maryland police say. She will be charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, other offenses. A man walking through the woods found the quadriplegic man Friday "lying in leaves, covered in a blanket with a Bible and a wheelchair" Parler's sister told police that Parler has another child, a 16-year-old.
NEW: "This law has the power to transform the landscape of abortion policy in the U.S," says National Right to Life president. NEW: "We'll continue to fight!" says South Wind Women's Center CEO Julie Burkhart. The law is the first of its kind in the United States. Supporters of the measure say it is a groundbreaking step, while opponents warn it is dangerous. It bans what it describes as "dismemberment abortion"
NEW: Nyia Parler, 41, cannot be extradited to Philadelphia until she completes unspecified "treatment," police say. NEW: If she chooses not to challenge her extradition, she will be transported to Philadelphia once treatment is complete. A man walking through the woods found the quadriplegic man Friday "lying in leaves, covered in a blanket with a Bible and a wheelchair" Philadelphia police say the man's mother left him there the morning of April 6. The man, 21, suffered eye problems, dehydration, malnutrition and a cut to his back.
Chinese-born, American-based Jia Jiang decided to blog about "100 Days of Rejection" to overcome his fear of rejection. The project started out to help "fix my own problems, and now I'm helping others fix theirs," he says. Jiang's book, Rejection Proof, is part self-help and part motivational/autobiography.
More than 25,000 people, a population about the size of Key West, Florida, have fought Ebola infections in the last year. The intensity of the largest Ebola epidemic in history has died down, but dozens are still newly infected each week. In Liberia and Sierra Leone, the number of cases has fallen so much, there are more treatment facilities than demand.
Jill (Duggar) Dillard gave birth to a 9-pound, 10-ounce son on Monday. The baby was a bit tardy, going past his due date by more than a week. Dillard is the first daughter to be married from "19 Kids and Counting"
CNN Situation Room correspondent Brian Todd and photojournalist Khalil Abdallah were on their way to interview a legal analyst. A man gave up his umbrella for the cause "while the mom was going crazy," Abdallah says. "We've never seen anything like this in the middle of town," Todd says.
NEW: The suspect, Kenneth Morgan Stancil III, worked with victim Ron Lane as part of a work-study program, college president says. NEW: He was let go from the program in early March due to poor attendance, she says. The suspect was found sleeping on a beach in Daytona, Florida, about 550 miles from Wayne Community College. Authorities are looking into whether he is a member of a white supremacist gang, police say.
Former Australia cricket captain and legendary broadcaster Richie Benaud has died at the age of 84. Benaud's witty one-liners from the commentary box resonated far beyond Australia's shores. He was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott says Benaud "personified its traditions and its values"
Cape Verde is seeking to tap-into the spoils of its rich cultural heritage in a bid to help its economy flourish. The former Portuguese territory was once a key location for the transatlantic slave trade, a target for 16th century pirates and a refuge for exiled Jews. The Kriol Jazz Festival is celebrating its seventh edition in the capital city of Praia this weekend.
The migrants were picked up 30 miles off the coast of Libya. In the first three months of 2015, Italy registered more than 10,000 migrants arriving. At least 480 migrants have died crossing the Mediterranean since the beginning of the year. Most migrants recorded this year come from West Africa as well as Somalia and Syria.
"The match between the 'Double Falsehood' play and Shakespeare was a landslide," researcher says. "Those people who don't believe the play was written by Shakespeare aren't going to just lay down and die," he says. Theobald said he based the play on three original manuscripts he had discovered. But many scholars have long dismissed the play as a fake, suspecting that theobald tried to pass it off as his own.
Kenya freezes 86 accounts linked to suspected Al-Shabaab supporters, official says. The government has tracked supporters of the terror group since 2011, and efforts to freeze their assets have gone on since then. 147 people were massacred last week at a university in Garissa; 142 were students.
Irish betting company Paddy Power apologizes for tweet about unarmed African-American men being killed by police. The tweet was a pun on the name of the famous home end at Liverpool Football Club. The company is well-known for its use of publicity stunts. It backed David Ginola's failed candidacy for FIFA presidency in January.
Astrophysicist Amy Mainzer named an asteroid after Malala Yousafzai. The asteroid circles the sun between Mars and Jupiter every five and half years. Malala was wounded by a Pakistani Taliban gunman for promoting the right of girls' to go to school. Mainzer discovered Asteroid 316201 in June 2010, which gave her the right to name it.
Wu Rongrong and four other women's rights activists have been detained for "creating disturbances" in China. They were detained for planning to protest on International Women's Day against sexual harassment in the country. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the influential Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing.
Jodi Arias is sentenced to life in prison for the 2008 murder of her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander. Arias was found guilty of first-degree murder in May 2013. The jury that convicted her found the murder was especially cruel, making Arias eligible for the death penalty. Travis Alexander's sisters give victim impact statements.
"The solicitation of prostitution threatens the core mission of the department," Attorney General Eric Holder says. "S soliciting prostitutes creates a greater demand for human trafficking," he says. The directive comes a few weeks after a report found DEA agents in foreign postings attended sex parties with prostitutes.
Julian Zelizer: Hillary Clinton will be the barometer by which we assess gender equality in the U.S. Zelizer says a win would mean a woman in the White House, but it's possible that the march will end right there. Women will continue to be less likely than men even to consider running for office, he says. He says a loss would perpetuate the myth that women cannot win big elections.
David Rothkopf: Michael Slager's shooting death raises troubling questions about how often police killings go unreported. He says a 1994 law requires the Justice Department to collect data on deaths caused by police, but it's never been implemented. Congress has failed to press the Justice Dept. to demand the data and comply with the 1994 law, he says. We don't know when and where police killings take place, or whether they cluster in particular cities or states, he writes. Rothkapf: We need muscular, mandatory enforcement of the law.
Nashville prosecutors have offered female sterilization as part of plea deals four times in the past five years, says Luke Luke. Luke: Some have claimed this practice "evokes a dark corner of American history" where mentally ill or "deficient" were forced to undergo sterilization. He says it's not that, and the Tennessee case may have the creepy feel of the antiquated practice of eugenics. Luke says even if a punishment vciolates the Constitution, it is permissible, if you willingly choose it.
Emy Afalava was born in American Samoa, a U.S. territory since 1900. He and other Samoans are seeking to become citizens in a federal lawsuit before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. Julian Zelizer: How can it be, in the 21st century, that Americans are denied the rights of citizenship? He says the Dred Scott case legitimized slavery, but the Supreme Court was still racist in its ruling in Puerto Rico case. Zelizer says the time has come to put an end to this farce.
Frida Ghitis: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's guilty verdict isn't surprising, but it might be the answer to how we prevent more violence. She says we need to understand what radicalizes Muslims, and why they turn to violence. We need to show young Muslims that extremism is doing the opposite of what it claimed to do, she says. Ghitis says the tragedy of modern Islam is in its endless sequence of tragedies. We don't need to reform Islam.
Apple released a new version of its mobile operating system that includes more diversity in its emojis. The reaction to this new lineup is, as should be expected with almost anything new in today's hypersensitive climate, a range of cheers and jeers. For many, these images are seen as recognition that their own ethnicity, sexual orientation, race or hair color is part of mainstream America.
David Perry: I'm haunted by the video of Officer Michael Slager firing eight shots at Walter Scott as he fled police. Perry: Had he known there would be video of his every move, would he have drawn his weapon on a fleeing man? He says we have to ask ourselves: What's the value of a human life? Perry: Cops and people in the community act better when they know they are on camera.
Pentagon releases map showing coalition forces have taken back 25-30% of Iraqi territory seized by ISIS. CNN asked Afzal Ashraf, a counterinsurgency specialist and consulting fellow at the Royal United Services Institute to give us a steer on what this new data tells us about the fight.
Iman Hashi, 25, and her sister Siham, 27, were born in Mogadishu but were forced to flee after war broke out in 1991. During their teens they discovered a passion for music and moved to Canada as refugees. The sisters are now working on their debut album, which is a fusion of Afro-pop and hip hop. They also work with the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees.
The Yarmouk camp on the outskirts of Damascus has been engulfed in the Syrian conflict since 2012. It was set up as a refugee camp for Palestinians in the 1950s, but has been besiege by pro-government factions. ISIS fighters stormed the area two weeks ago, and the Syrian government responded with a bombing and shelling campaign. Of the more than 100,000 that used to live there, only about 18,000 remain, according to UNRWA.
"A.D. The Bible Continues" is one of six shows to watch this week on NBC. "Mad Men," "Louie" and "Marvel's Daredevil" are also on this week. "The Comedians" is a mockumentary about the making of a comedy show.
Paul Bettany is set to play the Vision in the "Avengers: Age of Ultron" sequel. He joins the rest of the cast in a new poster for the movie. Bryan Singer also announced a new character for "X-Men: Apocalypse" Thursday was the eve of the new Netflix series "Daredevil"
Odin Lloyd was 27-years-old and working for a landscaping firm when he was killed in June 2013. He played football for the Boston Bandits, the oldest semi-pro team in Boston. "Odin was the backbone of the family. Odin was the man of the house," his mother says. Aaron Hernandez was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.
David Frum: 8 out of 10 American taxpayers get a refund when they file their taxes, and the average amount is close to $3000. Frum says tax filing has gotten rather simple for most people, with software and service providers offering to do it for free. He says the U.S. income tax system is increasingly a wage tax, with limited taxes on capital (what the rich have) and limited deductions.
Aaron Hernandez is accused of killing two men and wounding another person near a Boston nightclub in July 2012. Prosecutors say he fatally shot Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado when he fired into their 2003 BMW. A judge froze his $5 million in assets, pending the outcome of the double-murder trial. He is also being sued by a man who claims Hernandez shot him while they were in a limousine in Miami.
LZ Granderson: Lincoln's two greatest legacies grew organically from his Midwestern roots. He says Lincoln knew no defensible border shielded land of corn from the land of cotton. Lincoln's assertion that the Union created the states, not vice versa, provoked strong disagreement, he says. LZ: Many other Midwesterners in Lincoln's era embraced slavery and secession. But today's Supreme Court has been rather moderate, LZ says.
Ringling Bros. Center for Elephant Conservation sits on 200 acres of land in rural central Florida. Twenty-nine elephants currently live here, and 13 more will join the group by 2018. The center is also focused on breeding the animals. "It's a family affair for our family but also for all the elephants," says Kenneth Feld.
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor to stay in second place in the English Premier League. Aaron Ramsey's first half goal secures Arsenal's hold on second place. The win takes Arsenal to within four points of first placed Chelsea, who have two games in hand. Chelsea play lowly Queens Park Rangers on Sunday, who are also struggling against relegation. Aston Villa beat Tottenham to keep their good form going.
"Orphan Black" returns for its second season on Saturday, April 18. "Washington's Spies" returns with a new subtitle and a new Monday night time slot. "Game of Thrones" returns in one of the biggest season premieres of the year. The final season of "Nurse Jackie" begins on Sunday.
Amy Schumer's monologue was as reliably hilarious and inventive as her Comedy Central show. Channing Tatum twerked onstage in front of Jennifer Lopez, but she didn't oblige. Tinashe got about 30 seconds to shine, but it's only a shame she got 30 seconds on stage.
Marvel's "Daredevil" premiered its first season on Netflix on Friday morning. Charlie Cox is perfectly cast as blind attorney Matt Murdock. The show is already a hit with critics. The first season has 94% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Does Netflix have a House of Cards-like hit on its hands?
Alyssa Milano was on a "romantic getaway" when her breast milk was allegedly confiscated at Heathrow Airport. Milano, who has long been an outspoken advocate of breastfeeding, said the cooler the milk was in was also confiscated. The airport asks that travelers carry only what they need for the flight, according to its website.
Cynthia and John Lennon were married for six years, from 1962 to 1968. She was a stabilizing force for the young John, who lost his mother when he was a teenager. "I was just instantly attracted to him," she told ClassicBands.com. The couple divorced in 1968, by which time John was seeing Yoko Ono.
"Amy: The Girl Behind the Name" is set for UK release on July 3. The trailer conveys Winehouse's ambivalence about fame. "I don't think I'm gonna be at all famous," she tells an interviewer early in her career. The team behind the film includes Asif Kapadia, director of the documentary "Senna" on Ayrton Senna.
Ray Gricar, 59, went missing on April 15, 2005, in Centre County, Pennsylvania. His red Mini Cooper was found abandoned near a bridge on the Susquehanna River about 55 miles away from his home. His laptop and hard drive were found -- separately -- on the banks of the river, too damaged to read. The prevailing theories have been suicide or walk-away, especially since 2009.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was convicted last week on 30 charges related to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. The jury will begin deliberating his punishment next week; the death penalty is on the table. "One Boston Day" was created to recognize acts of valor and to encourage kindness among Bostonians.
Judge: "Please put the case out of your minds. Enjoy the warm weather" Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was convicted on all 30 counts in the Boston Marathon bombings. The sentencing phase of his trial begins April 21, a day after this year's Boston Marathon. The maximum penalty for several of the charges is death.
Students on the Kikuyu campus stampeded down the halls of a dormitory and jumped from its fifth floor. Hundreds were injured and were taken to hospitals. The confusion and panic came less than two weeks after Al-Shabaab slaughtered 147 people at a college in Garissa, Kenya.
TEPCO gives up trying to recover a robotic probe after it stopped moving inside one of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. The remote-controlled robot had been deployed Friday inside a damaged reactor. It was set out to collect data on radiation levels and investigate the spread of debris. TEPCO called the robotic probe an "unprecedented" experiment.
Tulsa County reserve deputy Robert Bates turns himself in, posts bail of $25,000. He is charged with second-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of Eric Courtney Harris. Harris' brother says no type of force should have been used in the arrest of his brother. "We're putting our faith in God that justice will be served," Andre Harris says.
Tourists and locals line up for hours to get their hands on Jenny's cookies in Hong Kong. The buttery treats are known as "little bear cookies" and sell for $9 a tin. Popularity has spurred bakeries to make and sell knockoffs, and the original store has signs warning against buying 'fake' cookies.
The reinforcements come four days after ISIS began attacking northern Iraq's Baiji oil refinery. The facility has long been a target because it refines much of the fuel used by Iraqis domestically. The additional troops came from Camp Speicher, a fortified Iraqi base near Tikrit. ISIS launched an assault on the Baiji refinery late Saturday.
"This is a problem that is off the charts historically," Brett McGurk says of ISIS. "We're in unchartered territory here," he says. The U.S. has stepped up efforts to involve Sunni groups in the fight against ISIS. The United States now lists 62 countries in the coalition to fight ISIS.
A Saudi general says 1,200 airstrikes have been carried out since March 26, state-run media reports. The Houthi rebels are minority Shiites who have long complained of being marginalized in the majority Sunni country. Yemen has been descending into chaos since Houthis forced Yemeni President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi from power.
Amina Ali Qassim and her family fled the Yemeni island of Birim at first light, piling in with three other families. Twenty-five of them squeezed into one boat setting sail through the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Djibouti. "The women were violently ill," says Qasim's son Mohamed.
A woman left her explosives-laden handbag near a bus filling up with passengers, witnesses say. The bus was heading to the central Nigerian city of Jos, 125 kilometers away. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack. Boko Haram Islamists have repeatedly carried out suicide and bombing attacks in Gombe.
John T. Booker Jr. of Topeka, an American citizen also known as Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, was arrested Friday. He was charged with trying to detonate a car bomb at Fort Riley military base in Kansas. A second man, who allegedly knew about the bomb plot but didn't call authorities, is charged with failing to report a felony. Fort Riley's security was never breached and no people were in danger, the Justice Department says.
ISIS took thousands of Yazidi women and girls captive and sold them as sex slaves. One Yazidi woman, Hanan, 19, was separated from her group of 50 and forced to be a sex slave. She and others escaped by crawling out of a window and running for four hours. ISIS: Enslaving, having sex with 'unbelieving' women, girls is OK.
Muhammadu Buhari tells Amanpour he plans to aggressively fight corruption and go after the root of the nation's unrest. He says he'll "rapidly give attention" to curbing violence in the northeast part of Nigeria, where Boko Haram operates. "A new day and a new Nigeria are upon us," he says.
Hillary Clinton's campaign-in-waiting met on Saturday in its Brooklyn headquarters, according to a Democrat who attended. Robby Mook, Clinton's soon-to-be campaign manager, distributed a "values statement" at the meeting. The document outlines what the campaign will stand for, what their goals are and how they plan to win. Clinton is planning to launch her presidential candidacy on Sunday.
Over the weekend ISIS moved into towns just to the north of Ramadi, which lies 68 miles (110km) west of Baghdad. ISIS had already blocked off access from the south months ago, and the west was contested territory. The east, until now, was not just a relatively safe zone but the only viable entrance and exit to the city.
A swarm of Asian carp attacked the Washington University of rowing team's boat in Creve Coeur Lake early Friday morning. No one was injured, but the strong smell of fish lingered in the moments afterward. Watch iReporter Benjamin Rosenbaum's video of the incident in the video above.
Julian Zelizer: The White House insists it doesn't need congressional approval for the Iran nuclear deal announced this month. He says it would be a mistake to move forward with the deal as an executive-based agreement rather than obtaining the consent of the legislative branch. Zelizer says a diplomatic breakthrough of this magnitude would be far more enduring with the imprimatur of Congress. There is a history of Congress causing significant trouble for important international treaties, he says.
#FoodBankNYCChallenge is an attempt to live on a food stamp budget for one week. The effort is in response to recent cuts to food stamps. Gwyneth Paltrow tweeted an array of leafy greens, dried beans and rice purchased for the amount a person living on food stamps is allotted.
Gov. Nathan Deal signed a bill that will legalize low-THC cannabis oil for certain "medication-resistant epilepsies" Haleigh Cox, 5, has been the face of the bill. Her mother, Janea Cox, moved her daughter to Colorado, where medical marijuana is legal, for treatment. "Every time she smiled I knew we did the right thing, because we hadn't seen her smile in three years"
Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scott's tour bus caught fire on a Texas freeway Thursday morning. Everyone on board was safely evacuated, the singer says. The bus stopped after a rear tire blew out and burst into flames after everyone got off. The fire destroyed everything in the bus's back lounge except her Bible, Scott says.
Six people, including one civilian, were killed when a car bomb exploded near a police station in Al-Arish. An ISIS affiliate claimed responsibility for the attack, which came hours after another operation that the group also claimed. Egypt's army has been fighting a decade-long militant Islamist insurgency.
Carolina Sandretto is an Italian photographer based in New York. She focuses on "solares," the crumbling buildings that many Cubans divide and cohabitate in. She says she hopes to continue to document the changes as the U.S. and Cuba work to restore diplomatic relations. The thawing in relations could change life in Cuba's solares.
The bill includes a permanent solution to the "doc fix," a method the government has used to ensure payments to Medicare providers will keep up with inflation. The bill also includes a two-year extension of a popular children's health insurance program. The House approved the same bill overwhelmingly more than two weeks ago and President Obama is expected to sign it.
Roxy Walsh found the ring while snorkeling at Finn's Beach in Bali. It was engraved with the words, "Darling Joe, Happy 70th Birthday 2009. Love Jenny" The ring's owner, Joe Langley, had lost the ring nine months earlier. Walsh used Facebook to reunite the ring with Langley and his wife.
Australian parents who refuse to vaccinate their children can lose up to $11,000 of welfare benefits a year under a new government policy. Currently parents can opt out of vaccinations for medical or religious reasons, or by stating they are "conscientious objectors," and still receive taxpayer funded child care benefits. The number of children in Australia who have not received immunization against measles has almost doubled in the past decade.
U.S. has lost influence in Latin America to a hyperactive China, a cunning Russia and a troubling Iran, says Peter Bergen. Bergen: Obama needs to put on a strong performance in Panama at the Summit of the Americas. The foundations for a strong hemispheric bloc are there, he says, but they need attention, and the Panama meeting offers a good opportunity to start building.
Dozens of foreigners, including Americans, have volunteered to take the fight to ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Some organizations have set up recruitment drives online, featuring applications for foreign fighters. The U.S. military is "confident" that its support of the forces battling ISIS on the ground is sufficient.
Georgian chess grandmaster Gaioz Nigalidze is banned from the Dubai Open Chess Tournament. His opponent grew suspicious when he kept darting to the bathroom to consult his smartphone. The phone was logged on to a social media network under his account. The infraction has been reported to the International Chess Federation.
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Tulsa World: Some supervisors were told to forge Reserve Deputy Robert Bates' training records. Three who refused were reassigned to less desirable duties, the Tulsa World reports. The Sheriff's Office denies the allegations and declines a CNN interview to respond to the report. Sheriff Stanley Glanz and other sheriff's officials have insisted Bates was properly trained.
The items are crafts and artifacts made by Japanese-Americans confined to World War II internment camps. "Star Trek" actor George Takei: "We can all celebrate a bit today at this news" Rago Arts and Auction Center says 24 lots of an original collection of works of art and crafts were removed.
A judge orders V. Stiviano to pay back more than $2.6 million in gifts from Donald Sterling. The gifts include a Ferrari, two Bentleys, a Range Rover and a $1.8 million duplex. Sterling's wife sued her, saying she was targeting wealthy older men. Shelly Sterling's lawyer calls the decision a "victory for the Sterling family"
Thabo Sefolosha says his injury was "significant" and "was caused by the police" He and teammate Pero Antic were arrested near the scene of a stabbing in New York last week. They were charged with misdemeanors, including disorderly conduct and obstructing governmental administration. The Hawks said last week that he has a fractured fibula and ligament damage, will undergo surgery.
"It's amazing a lot of the information we learned today," a female juror says. "It's the hardest thing I've ever done in my life," a woman says about serving on the jury. "Everyone's life changed because of this," says a woman who served on the panel. "The system is designed to be fair to both sides," says one juror. "I think we can all say we made the right decision"
Jason Rezaian, the Washington Post's bureau chief in Tehran, was arrested in July on unspecified allegations. It took more than four months for a judge to hear charges against him. He is accused of economic spying, the Post reports, citing Iranian state media. The State Department calls the charges "absurd" and calls for his release.
Al Qaeda confirmed that two of its leaders, known as Ustad Ahmad Farooq and Qari Abdullah Mansur, were killed in January. Peter Bergen: The deaths of the two men continue the decimation of al Qaeda's bench of leaders. He says al Qaeda has virtually no capacity to carry out attacks in the West. Al Qaeda is now reduced only to holding American hostages such as Warren Weinstein, Bergen says.
NEW: The U.N. Security Council votes in favor of an arms embargo on Houthis. The Houthis have taken over large swaths of Yemen, including its capital, Sanaa. The resolution "raises the cost" for the Houthis, Britain's ambassador to the United Nations says. It also demands that the Shiite group pull back and refrain from more violence, he says.
A 15-year-old girl from Cape Town, South Africa, was detained at the airport, the state security minister says. Authorities received information she was leaving the country to join ISIS, he says. It's not clear how the girl was recruited or how the airfare was arranged, he adds. Officials debriefed the girl's family and released her into their care.
TV5Monde says it was "hacked by an Islamist group" The outage began around 10 p.m. Paris time and lasted more than five hours. There was no immediate claim of responsibility by ISIS or any other group. The network offers round-the-clock entertainment, news and culturing programming in French.
Former rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight ordered to stand trial for murder, other charges. Judge also lowers bail to $10 million from $25 million, a figure that defense lawyers called excessive. Knight faces up to life in prison if convicted of murder, attempted murder and hit-and-run charges.
Tulsa County, Oklahoma, reserve deputy Robert Bates is charged with manslaughter in Eric Harris' death. Bates says he mistook his firearm for a stun gun. He tells NBC's "Today" show that he has the documentation to show he has completed training. Sheriff's office official denies that any records had ever been forged.
The marches follow recent violent attacks on foreigners in the country that have claimed five lives. Twitter followers voiced their support through #PeaceMarch and #SayNoToXenophobia campaigns. South African Tim Flack has brought allegations of hate speech and human rights violations against Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini. The Human Rights Commission must decide whether to investigate.
George Davon Kennedy, a student at Middle Tennessee State University, is arrested in Georgia, police say. He is the third person arrested in the case of an alleged spring break gang rape in Panama City Beach, Florida. A woman told police she may have been drugged and gang-raped on a beach behind a popular club.
It has been 42 days since the last known case of the B3 strain of measles. Of the 131 cases, the state was able to obtain the vaccination status for 81 patients. The outbreak began with dozens of visitors to two Disney theme parks in the state. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 19 different strains have been discovered.
"Furious 7" hits theaters Friday. Vin Diesel predicts it will win best picture at the Oscars. The cast is racially and ethnically inclusive. The film franchise is doing a much better job of reflecting its audience than others in Hollywood. "Fast and Furious" has done well at the box office with each iteration.
A natural gas line explosion at a shooting range in Fresno, California, injured 11 people. The most serious injuries were suffered by a group of inmates assigned to maintenance and cleaning work. The blast happened at the spot where a county worker was operating a front loader. The exact cause of the blast is under investigation.
A trailer for Zack Snyder's upcoming "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" leaked online on Thursday. The highly anticipated footage was set to premiere in Imax theaters on Monday. The trailer begins with a commentator's voice asking, "Is it really surprising that the most powerful man in the world should be a figure of controversy?" The film will be released on March 25, 2016.
John Helinski was homeless and nameless for three years. His ID and Social Security cards had been stolen. A cop and a case worker set him up with a bunk and a locker at a Tampa shelter. Now, he's set to buy his own place and collect a nice pension.
Dr. Anthony Moschetto, 54, pleads not guilty to criminal solicitation, conspiracy, burglary, arson, criminal prescription sale and weapons charges. He was released after posting $2 million bond and surrendering his passport. Two other men, James Chmela and James Kalamaras, were named as accomplices, according to prosecutors.
Kenneth Morgan Stancil III, 20, is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a college employee. He was arrested after he was found sleeping on a Florida beach on Tuesday. He is accused of killing Ron Lane, an employee at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The 20-year-old says he hates gay people "with a passion" and is a neo-Nazi.
Remains of up to nearly 400 unaccounted for service members tied to the USS Oklahoma will be exhumed this year. The hope is that most of the battleship's sailors and Marines can be identified. The USS Oklahoma sank when it was hit by torpedoes on December 7, 1941, during the Pearl Harbor attack. A total of 429 sailors, Marines were killed.
Thousands of Syrian and Palestinian refugees trapped in the Yarmouk refugee camp have suffered untold indignities. Ban Ki-moon: The fact that they are alive truly make them miracle children. The logic of our humanitarian mandate -- the mission to protect -- never felt stronger to me, he says.
Mohamed Mohamud is suspected of being the "mastermind" behind the Garissa university massacre. He once taught at the Madrassa in Garissa, where 147 people were massacred last week. He is believed to be in command of an Al-Shabaab militia based near Kenya's long, porous border with Somalia. The Islamist militant group, allied with al Qaeda, are waging a bloody campaign for control of Somalia.
U.S. Consulate personnel are safe and accounted for, State Department spokeswoman says. ISIS claims responsibility for suicide car bomb attack in Irbil, Iraq. At least four people were killed and 18 injured, police say. The blast sent a huge fireball into the sky on a street parallel to the consulate. The State Department says it will investigate the bombing.
Pope Francis used the word "genocide" at a Mass Sunday to commemorate a century since the slaughter of Armenians by the Turks. The word has been used by previous popes, including John Paul II and Benedict XVI. The Vatican has walked the line between spiritual and worldly concerns for centuries. "He's telling people: There's nothing new here," a Vatican analyst says.
Producers of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" unveiled a nearly two-minute trailer for the upcoming movie. The first set of female quintuplets in the world since 1969 was born in Houston, Texas. A logic problem from a Singapore math test somehow spread across the Web. Gisele Bundchen walked what she says was her last fashion-show runway.
CNN is granted rare access to Sanaa Airport in Yemen on a humanitarian mission by Unicef, the U.N. Children's Fund. The main terminal at El Rahaba Airport is under the control of the Houthi rebels. The airport has previously been bombed. More than 100,000 Yemeni civilians have fled their homes since fighting began.
NEW: The Vikings say they "look forward to Adrian rejoining the Vikings" Adrian Peterson will be reinstated as an active player by the NFL on Friday, the league says. The 30-year-old running back was suspended in November over allegations he disciplined his son too harshly. Peterson pleaded no contest to misdemeanor reckless assault in November in Texas. The NFL then suspended him without pay and he lost his appeal.
Police say Robert Bates, 73, thought he pulled out his Taser during an arrest, but instead shot the suspect. Eric Courtney Harris, 44, later died at a local hospital and his cause of death is under investigation. Police say Harris admitted to medics at the scene that he may have been under the influence of Phencyclidine.
Jonathan Crombie played Gilbert Blythe in the "Anne of Green Gables" TV movies. "It's a real tragedy to see someone at age 48 go like that," producer Kevin Sullivan says. Crombie was cast in the role at 17, beating out other aspiring Canadian actors of the era. The role made him a heartthrob of his time, a sentiment expressed by many fans in the wake of his death.
Lawyer for Robert Bates releases documents that he says verify some of Bates' training as a law enforcement officer. The documents show Bates had one Taser training class over a six-and-a-half-year period. He also took three firearms training classes and qualified 10 times, from 2009 to 2014, to use a handgun. Bates is charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of Eric Harris.
Chinese police have arrested more than 133,000 people and seized 43.3 tons of illegal narcotics during a six-month anti-drug campaign. Authorities also handled 115,000 drug-related crimes and 606,000 cases of drug use. The figures were nearly double the same period a year earlier, while the amount of narcotics seized was up 44.9%.
Tomasz Lazar spent hours photographing and interviewing adults who were ripped from their homes as children in the 1940s. "For me those faces are like maps," he says. "The more you look at them, the more you are discovering" Lazar began his professional photography career in 2006 after realizing the medium's storytelling power.
Lufthansa co-pilot Andreas Lubitz was diagnosed with depression before he took off on Germanwings flight 9525. David Schubert: It's curious to me how the red flags of Lubitz's illness were missed. He says the selection process is highly competitive, requiring above-average aptitude. Lubitz had barely over 600 hours of flight time when he committed his act of horror, he says. Schulder: The process had to be a stressful experience.
A study by We the People found that 80% of women in Mumbai had been street harassed, primarily in crowded areas. Most people, including women, only think of sexual violence as rape and tend to overlook touching, groping and stalking. Women still have to confront the cultural challenge of not feeling "ashamed" and bringing "disrepute" to their families. India has laws for sexual violence in public spaces as well as at the workplace.
This week's attack on Garissa University College is Al-Shabaab's fifth major assault in Kenya in the past year and a half. The terrorist group says its attacks are to protest the more than 3,500 Kenyan soldiers participating in the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia.
Jack White announced he'll take a hiatus from touring. He'll wrap his tour in support of "Lazeretto" with a brief, first-ever acoustic tour. The shows will be unannounced until day-of-show, with tickets priced at $3 and limited to one per person.
Michelle MacLaren is leaving the upcoming "Wonder Woman" movie. The movie is still set for release on June 23, 2017. It's the first theatrical movie centering around the most popular female superhero. Gal Gadot will appear in "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" in March 2016.
ABC is filming a proof of concept for a revival of "The Muppets," The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Bill Prady is co-writing the script for a pilot presentation that could be unspooled at May's upfront presentation. The project, if all goes well, could go straight to series.
Pedro Hernandez is charged in the 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, 6, in New York City. He confessed to police three years ago, but his lawyer says he is mentally ill and unable to discern whether he committed the crime. Etan's photo appeared on milk cartons in the early 1980s, and news media focused in on the search for missing children.
Abdirahman Sheik Mohamud pleads not guilty to charges of providing material support to terrorists and lying to the FBI. The 23-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen was remanded into custody on Friday. He allegedly traveled to Syria for training and wanted to return home to kill Americans, prosecutors say. "I am confident in the system working fairly," his lawyer says.
National Park Week runs from April 18 through April 26. Most of the National Park Service's 407 sites are free year-round. The 128 parks that charge a fee -- like Yellowstone and Yosemite -- will be free those two days. The park service wants people to share their stories using the hashtag #FindYourPark.
Julian Zelizer: Our entire nation is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis. He says 7.7 million low-income households live in substandard housing, spend more than half their incomes on rent or both. HUD is working with local partners across the country to do just that, he says. Zelizer asks Congress to increase HOME funding by 16% to keep building affordable homes.
Frida Ghitis: The public outrage over "religious freedom" bills caught the governors of Arkansas and Indiana off-guard. She says they underestimated the pushback organized by local and national businesses, including companies with no previous record of public support. Ghitis says it is no longer a good business model or political strategy to be intolerant of diversity. She asks: Who's the "moral majority" now?
Julian Zelizer: Democratic populism can't really work within the current campaign finance system. He says the acceptance of the system limits the policy choices Democrats can make and damages their brand name. Democrats are losing their traditional base of campaign support, Zelizer says. Democrats have found their own magnates for political support, such as Tom Steyer and George Soros, he says.
Frida Ghitis: Rolling Stone's lapses and sloppy blunders amount to journalistic malpractice. She says the magazine's decision not to fire anybody or reorganize its newsroom operation is understandable. Ghitis says the editors who committed the blunder seem unprepared to revamp their operation to prevent a repeat.
Jon Cryer and James Corden re-creates Duckie's record-store dance from "Duckie" on "Late Late Show" The scene is one of the best-loved bits from the 1986 John Hughes film. "I watched that 'Try a Little Tenderness' dance routine so many times, the tape on the VHS wore out," he says.
Debra Lobo, a 55-year-old California native, was shot in the right cheek and left arm. She is unconscious but expected to survive, police say. Lobo had left the Jinnah Medical and Dental College, where she works, to pick up her two daughters. Two assailants on a passing motorcycle shot her while she was driving, police said.
Thursday marks three weeks since Saudi Arabia began airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Houthis forced Yemeni President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi from power in January. Fears grow that Saudi Arabia and Iran are fighting a proxy war in Yemen for regional domination. The U.N. Security Council voted Tuesday in favor of an arms embargo on Houthis.
Ines Dumig's photo series "Apart Together" features Somali refugee Sahra. Dumig met Sahra through a photo workshop at Refugio, a shelter in Munich, Germany, for refugees and torture victims. The underlying themes of the series include the feelings of isolation and "otherness" and the search for a valuable human dignity.
Steve Esmond, his teenage sons and the teens' mother fell ill more than two weeks ago in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. The family was airlifted to hospitals in the United States. The boys, 16 and 14, are in critical condition at a Philadelphia hospital, their lawyer says. The EPA says the presence of a pesticide at the villa may have caused the illnesses.
Mario Valencia, 36, faces 15 charges, including shoplifting the .30-30 rifle he took from a Marana, Arizona, Walmart. Police say the cable gun lock was still on the rifle when it was recovered. But the wire that goes through the trigger and the lever to reload the gun were loose enough to allow it to still be used, police say.
L.A. Kings center Jarret Stoll charged with possession of cocaine and ecstasy, KSNV reports. Stoll was arrested Friday at the swimming pool of a Las Vegas resort, CNN affiliate reports. He is reportedly involved with TV personality Erin Andrews, who co-hosts "Dancing with the Stars" Stoll has been with the Kings since 2008.
ISIS took thousands of Yazidis captive, some as young as 8 years old, to be sold as slaves. Men faced a choice: Convert to Islam or be shot. The Yazidi captives were forced to watch the gruesome spectacle of ISIS executions. The Shariya refugee camp opened around six months ago, made up of some 4,000 tents.
Maggie Doyne left her New Jersey high school diploma and backpack to travel the world before college. She met women and children who were suffering, struggling to survive in Nepal. She purchased land in Surkhet, a district in western Nepal, to build the Kopila Valley Children's Home. Do you know a hero? Nominations are open for CNN Heroes 2015.
ESPN suspends reporter Britt McHenry for a week after a video of her berating a towing company employee surfaces. McHenry says she allowed her emotions to get away from her during a stressful situation. "I am so sorry for my actions and will learn from this mistake," she says on Twitter. The incident happened April 5 in Arlington, Virginia.
"Weed 3: The Marijuana Revolution" airs at 9 p.m. ET/PT Sunday on CNN. Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers readers' questions about medical marijuana. Readers asked how it could help with everything from life-threatening illnesses to chronic pain and PTSD. Readers also wanted to know why people are so against the legalization of marijuana.
Gisele Bundchen, 34, announced her retirement from the catwalk last weekend. She walked the runway for the last time Wednesday. The New England Patriots quarterback expressed his love for his wife on Facebook. "You inspire me every day to be a better person," he wrote.
Davion Navar Henry Only, 16, has been in foster care since he was 7 years old. A video of his adoption plea went viral in 2013. The Tampa Bay Times documented his journey, and a new mom says she will adopt him. His official adoption date is April 22.
"We once again unequivocally condemn the maiming and killing of our brothers and sisters from other parts of the continent," government says. Thousands sought refuge in temporary shelters after mobs with machetes attacked immigrants in Durban. Heavily armed police scrambled to stop clashes after local residents accused immigrants from other African nations of taking jobs. The Gift of the Givers charity assured immigrants that it has a facility in Johannesburg.
The six men, ages 19 to 21, were arrested Sunday. They plotted for 10 months, U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger says. Recruiting for the ISIS terrorist network is a particular problem in Minnesota's Somali community. The judge ordered they all be held without bail, and a detention hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
Jason Warnock was driving through a canyon in Lewiston, Idaho, when he saw an SUV dangling over the edge of a cliff. The only thing holding the GMC Yukon and its terrified driver from a 30-foot drop was a crumpled chain-link fence. "I grabbed my Snap-on multi-tool and it had jagged edges on each end. I hit the window three times and it didn't break," he says.
Joy Womack, 20, is a principal ballerina at the Kremlin Ballet Theatre in Moscow. She was one of the first Americans accepted into the Bolshoi Ballet Academy. She left her parents and eight brothers and sisters in the U.S. when she arrived in Russia aged 15. She says she is paid around $240 a month -- which works out at around $8 a day. The dancer says she has to make the money stretch in order to buy food.
Photographer Timothy Bouldry captures what it's like to live inside a landfill in India. The Boragaon landfill is located in the city of Guwahati, about 300 miles from Bangladesh near the Bhutanese border. About 100 families live inside the landfill, which is 94 acres of mostly fresh waste, surrounded by swamplands. They collect plastic, metal and wires and sell it by the pound, making $2 per day.
African metropolises have seen some of the highest growth in the number of millionaires on the continent. Sales of high-end products growing by a third between 2008 and 2013. The future of luxury in Africa is dependent on reforms taking place, says Fflur Roberts, head of luxury at Euromonitor.
A lawsuit alleges Johns Hopkins University and the Rockefeller Foundation helped conduct a similar study in Guatemala. Orphans, inmates, psychiatric patients and prostitutes were deliberately infected with sexually transmitted diseases. The subjects of the experiments weren't told they'd been infected, the lawsuit says. The suit seeks more than $1 billion in damages and has 774 plaintiffs.
"You're more than fans. You're family," Mark Hamill tells the crowd. "Star Wars: Episode VII -- The Force Awakens" is due out December 18. The trailer ended in a big way, with Han Solo and Chewbacca having apparently arrived after a flight on the Millennium Falcon.
"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Kim Richards is accused of kicking a police officer after being arrested Thursday morning. Richards was taken into custody by police at the Beverly Hills Hotel on accusations of trespassing, resisting arrest and public intoxication. She is expected to face misdemeanor charges, police say. Richards reportedly entered rehab in 2011 for "serious issues"
Sheriff Stanley Glanz says he is "very concerned" for their safety and that of their families. The deputies were trying to arrest Eric Harris when Reserve Deputy Robert Bates shot him. They have come under criticism for pinning Harris' head to the ground as he said, "I'm losing my breath" The FBI has cleared the agency of any civil rights violations in the shooting.
Chancey Allen Luna was found guilty of first-degree murder Friday for his role in the August 2013 drive-by shooting. Christopher Lane, 23, was jogging when he was shot in the back by a gun fired by Luna. A jury recommended that Luna spend life in prison without the possibility of parole. He'll be formally sentenced in June.
A Japanese court has issued a landmark injunction halting plans to restart two nuclear reactors in the west of the country. Japan's 48 nuclear reactors are offline in the wake of the Fukushima disaster in 2011. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has pushed for a return to nuclear energy, arguing it is essential to the country's economic recovery.
ISIS uses Abu Ghraib and other cases of Western abuse to legitimize its current actions in Iraq. The U.S. poured money into Iraq after the 2003 invasion, but it did not make this support contingent upon a fair distribution of power and resources. The lack of accountability in the aftermath of the American intervention in Iraq paved the way for abuses like AbuGhraib, says Hadi Ayoob.
President Obama and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy spoke at a roundtable discussion on climate change. Obama: "We've got to do better in protecting vulnerable Americans" Murthy: "Asthma can be very difficult for patients, but also for their families. The impacts of climate change could make the situation worse"
Mike Rowe meets Chad Pregracke, the founder of Living Lands & Waters, on "Somebody's Gotta Do It" He founded the nonprofit in 1998 and has collected 8.4 million pounds of trash from U.S. waterways. His goal in 2015 is to remove 500,000 more pounds of litter from waterways.
Robert Bates, 73, is charged with second-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of Eric Harris. He said he meant to use his stun gun but ended up firing his handgun instead. Experts say the gun should be holstered on the officer's dominant side, and the Taser should be on the nondominant side. Bates' attorney says his client is left-handed, but the reserve deputy is right-handed.
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signs a bill that would allow the state to perform executions with nitrogen gas. Nitrogen causes a quick loss of consciousness and then death from lack of oxygen, Fallin's office says. It's never been used in an execution in the United States, CNN affiliate KFOR says. The bill's author calls it "humane, quick and painless"
Frida Ghitis: Florida and Arizona have laws that threaten doctors who ask about gun ownership and safety. She says the state medical associations have the most political clout in statehouses. She asks: Why are physicians putting up with a professional assault the American Bar Association would never permit? Ghitis says doctors don't all share the same opinions on abortion and guns any more than they all vote Republican or Democrat. The battle is left to the specialties most affected.
A suicide bomber on a motorbike blew himself up in front of the Kabul Bank in Jalalabad early Saturday. The ISIS terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack. The claim appears to be the first in Afghanistan by ISIS, CNN's Nick Paton Walsh says. Taliban spokesman distanced his group from the attack in a text message to journalists.
The drugs are the biggest cocaine seizure ever carried out by French authorities, customs official says. The drugs are estimated at more than $105 million. The sailboat was falsely flying an American flag off the coast of Martinique. In November, French customs officials seized nearly 250 kilograms of cocaine.
Robert Kennedy Jr. compared "vaccine-induced" autism to the Holocaust in remarks at anti-vaccination movie screening. Peter Bergen: Kennedy's rhetoric is a problem, even beyond the fraudulent basis for his claims about vaccines. He says Kennedy seems to think people with autism are "gone," their lives "destroyed" and their families "shattered" Bergen says he's perpetuating a discredited theory, suggesting it's better to let your children get preventable diseases.
Iraqi security forces regain full control of the Baiji refinery, the coalition says. A week ago, ISIS claimed it controlled part of the facility. The goal was to push back ISIS and "diminish its ability to threaten the security" of Kirkuk province. Peshmerga forces cleared 84 square kilometers (32 square miles) of ISIS-occupied territory.
Josh and Vanessa Ellis and their 8-month-old son were driving underneath a highway overpass in Bonney Lake, a Seattle suburb. Concrete from a construction project crashed onto the family's car, killing them and their son, police say. "We are stunned! Shocked! Wounded, broken and dismayed. But we know one thing for sure ... they are in glory," lead pastor says.
A second robot sent into the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has captured images of a strange green glow. Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) deployed the second remote-controlled robot last week after the first one broke down. The robot detected lower radiation levels and temperature than expected, an indicator that cooling systems were working effectively.
The American Pharmacists Association votes to ban members from participating in executions. The group says such activities are "fundamentally contrary to the role of pharmacists as healthcare providers" The group acted this week because of increased public attention on lethal injection, a spokeswoman says. Thirty-two sates allow capital punishment, and lethal injection is still the most common method.
A U.N. official says survivors say the boat may have been touched or swamped by a cargo ship that came to its aid. The cargo ship was going very slowly as it approached, hardly making any waves, an official says. The company that manages the cargo ship denies that the ship caused the migrant boat to capsize.
A Russian TV channel aired Hillary Clinton's first campaign video with a rating stamp that means it's for mature audiences. The channel told CNN that it didn't want to break the controversial law, which bans "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations around minors" Clinton's video was released over the weekend to announce the start of her 2016 presidential campaign.
Militant group Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for the attack. The restaurant is across the street from the Central Hotel, where at least 15 people were killed in February. The streets outside the restaurant were "littered with debris and human body parts" after Tuesday's explosion.
Daisy Bentley, 23, has been collecting notes for the past six years. Her collection includes shopping lists, reminders, requests, love notes and motivational musings. A gallery in London has put a selection of her notes on display for the public. She says she finds the note collection an interesting way for an artist to explore people's lives.
In 2014, 170,000 migrants arrived in Italy by sea; in the past week alone, 11,000 have been picked up. Italy has borne the brunt of picking up, sheltering and providing food and medical help to the illegal migrants. Britain argues that search and rescue operations in international waters are "an unintended 'pull factor'
Five years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, many questions remain about the long-term effects of the disaster. The Gulf of Mexico's seafood industry is finally starting to rebound, but many questions still remain. Researchers are studying the effects of oil and dispersant on the Gulf crab. They are seeing significant differences in gene expression connected to exposure.
The Mu Du Bong was detained after it ran aground off the coast of Mexico in July. Mexico says the company that owns the ship has skirted U.N. sanctions. North Korea says there is no reason to hold the ship and its crew. It accuses Mexico of violating the crew members' human rights by keeping them from their families.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was convicted of 30 charges related to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Peter Bergen: The only issue to be decided is whether Tsarnaev should be executed. He says Tsarnaev is a loser and a nobody; he should be allowed to fade away into obscurity. Bergen says Tsarnaev's actions have been replayed over and over again for people to see world over.
Heather Mack, 19, was found guilty with her boyfriend of killing her mother Sheila von Wiese-Mack. Tommy Schaefer, 21, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for battering her to death in Bali last August. Mack, who gave birth to her own daughter just weeks ago, will be allowed to keep her baby with her for two years. Prosecutors had sought 18 years for Schaefer and 15 years for Mack.
Twenty-three people had minor injuries after Flight 162 landed at 8:05 p.m., according to fire department and ministry sources. There were 73 passengers and eight crew members aboard when the flight took off from South Korea's Incheon International Airport. Authorities are investigating initial reports that the Airbus A320 hit an object on the runway during landing.
Drake appeared less than enthused after Madonna's prolonged smooch onstage at Coachella. "Oh, s***. What the f*** just happened?" he asked moments later from the stage. "Don't misinterpret my shock!! I got to make out with the queen Madonna," he wrote on Instagram.
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen has announced she is retiring from the catwalk. The 34-year-old has said she wants to spend more time with her family. Bundchen is married to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and has two children. She walked in Sao Paulo Fashion Week's final show on Wednesday.
A look at Oklahoma City, 20 years later. A fly-by of Pluto, 4 billion miles away. The struggle to save the last male northern white rhino in the world. CNN's Sanjay Gupta looks at the history of the herb in medicine. The video age has captured a number of strange attempts by politicians attempting to look socially casual.
Nepal has issued 347 permits this year to climb Mount Everest, 125 of them from last year's shortened season. The climbers will now take a central route through the Khumbu Icefall, avoiding the area where 16 died last year. The new path means climbers will have to cross more crevasses, and use more vertical and horizontal ladders. One company says it will stop climbing from the Nepal side in favor of the northern route.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been found guilty on every count in the Boston Marathon bombings. Now the jury must decide whether he should live or die for what he has done. On Tuesday, jurors heard about the holes his bombs left in the hearts of the survivors and the families of the dead.
Bishop Robert Finn is the highest-ranking U.S. Catholic official convicted in connection with the church's sex abuse scandal. He was convicted in 2012 of failure to report suspected child abuse, but kept his job as bishop. The case against Finn revolved around his diocese's dealings with Shawn Ratigan, an Independence, Missouri, priest. Finn was put on two years' probation but not forced to spend time in jail or pay a fine.
The much-discussed trailer for "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" just got a makeover. YouTuber Bobby Burns made his own version using classic superhero footage. The 18-year-old says he wanted to contrast the old with the new in his video.
"The Americans" season 3 finale is titled "March 8, 1983" "Fresh Off the Boat" is the first sitcom with an Asian-American cast since the 1990s. "Scorpion" is about a ragtag band of geniuses sent on secret missions. Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton host the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday.
"Fantastic Four" and "Jurassic World" trailers were released over the weekend. The new "Four" trailer shows the early flirtation between Sue Storm and Reed Richards. Chris Pratt's character knows dinosaurs better than anyone in the new " Jurassic World" trailer. The movie is the first in the rampaging-dino franchise since 2001.
The Academy of Country Music Awards celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sunday night at the Dallas Cowboys stadium. The 2015 ACM Awards brought in the biggest audience for a live TV awards show ever. Reba McEntire showed the entire Cowboys stadium -- and many younger singers who don't have half her energy -- how it's done.
Ringo Starr is the final Beatle to be inducted as a solo act into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Bill Withers, Green Day, Lou Reed, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Stevie Ray Vaughan were also honored. The 5 Royales, Beck, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Green Day were among the other acts inducted.
Joss Whedon is accused of stealing the idea for "The Cabin in the Woods" from a 2006 novel. Peter Gallagher is suing for copyright infringement and wants $10 million in damages. He claims Whedon and Drew Goddard took the idea from his 2006 novel "The Little White Trip: A Night In the Pines"
New Line Cinema is planning a Mariah Carey Christmas movie. Producer Jonathan Shestack confirmed that he is working on the yet-untitled project. The '90s are so coming back. Mariah was the queen of the 1990s, so it's only right that she get in on the revival.
Olivia Wilde and Garrett Hedlund will reprise their characters from 2010's "Tron: Legacy" The sequel is being directed by Joseph Kosinski. Disney has been developing a sequel to "Legacy" since the movie grossed $400 million worldwide. The project is now looking to shoot this fall in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The arrest and death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore has stoked protests and accusations of police brutality. It's unclear how Gray suffered a severe spinal cord injury that led to his death seven days later. The 25-year-old was arrested on a weapons charge in a high-crime area of Baltimore known for drugs. Baltimore Mayor Rawlings-Blake: "It is not necessarily probable cause to chase someone"
Pope Francis may make a stop in Cuba on his trip to the U.S. in September, the Vatican says. The possibility was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. The Pope helped negotiate a thaw in relations between the two nations. He will also visit Washington, New York and Philadelphia in the next few months.
The stunning sunsets were the result of raging wildfires in Siberia. The fires were started in southeastern Siberia, by farmers burning grass in their fields. Winds carried the smoke from Siberia across the Pacific Ocean and brought it to the Pacific Northwest. As the smoke starts to dissipate, air quality will get better and these fiery sunsets will lose their red hue.
Sabra hummus was recalled last month due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Dr. John Swartzberg, M.D., a clinical professor at the University of California at Berkeley, explains how to determine if your food is safe to eat. The first step is to go to the Food and Drug Administration's website and find the official report for the product you're worried about.
April is National Get Tested Month, and Mark Cuban and Taylor Swift have urged people to get tested. John Sutter: Some might argue that this freedom to test is the path to a healthier society. He says the primary effect won't be more health, but rather more medical care. Sutter says it is hard for us to make well people feel better, but it's not that hard to make them feel worse.
Cyclist Wang Pingan has been cycling around China for 460 days. His bike was stolen in Shenzhen, days before he was due to complete his journey. Police tracked it down and returned it to Wang, who recognized it instantly. The bike had likely been sold twice before being recovered, police say.
Indonesia summons Saudi ambassador to foreign ministry after second Indonesian maid executed in Saudi Arabia. Karni Bt. Medi Tarsim, 37, beheaded without official warning for killing employer's four-year-old child. Siti Zaenab Bt Duhri Rupa, 47, was executed on Tuesday for killing her employer's wife in 1999. Indonesia says it took "over a hundred steps to try to free (Siti) from execution" Human Rights Watch calls on Indonesian government to suspend all planned executions.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has been caught on camera guzzling a glass of beer in seven seconds. His feat of swift consumption in a crowded bar impressed some people but annoyed others. Some commentators focused on Abbott's drinking technique. Others suggested he was setting a bad example. Abbott had previously criticized binge drinking in Australia.
The three have been in jail since February 22. No charges were filed, there will be no travel ban, and the men will not face deportation, their lawyer says. The men were on a five-day visit to the UAE from Manchester when they were arrested. As a hobby, plane spotters view and photograph aircraft around the world.
Boko Haram has been waging a years-long campaign of terror aimed at instituting its extreme version of Sharia law in Nigeria. The last attack in Cameroon by the Nigeria-based militants was March 10. Boko Haram's tactics have intensified in recent years, from battling Nigerian government soldiers to attacks disproportionately affecting civilians.
Kenya's Police Air Wing Chief Col. Rogers Mbithi denies his unit caused any delay in the response to the university attack. He says two fixed wing aircraft were ready and waiting for the commandos 45 minutes before the police commandos departed. The commando team rehearsed the assault on the university compound for about two-and-a-half hours, a commando source says.
The iPad was signed by the Pope's personal secretary. The proceeds will go to a school in Montevideo, Uruguay. It's not the first time a papal hand-me-down has gone for big bucks. Last year, the Pope donated a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that sold for $284,000.
Polish Prince challenges Nigel Farage to a duel in London's Hyde Park over his immigration policy. Prince Jan Zylinski says he is fed up with discrimination against Poles living in Britain. Farage says he does not intend to cross swords with the prince. UKIP wants Britain to leave the European Union and cut foreign aid budget.
There are nearly 5,000 "gems" scattered across the country, ranging from museums to archaeological areas and monuments. Italy boasts the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world -- 50, several of which risk crumbling to the ground due to neglect. Italy could generate a turnover of 214 billion euros a year, amounting to 15.3% of GDP, if well exploited.
Copenhagen's Carlsberg City is a new neighborhood set to emerge on the historic grounds of the famous beer-maker in the heart of the Danish capital. The area has been home to the famous brewery since 1847, and with it a big slice of Danish cultural history. The project has since attracted interest from all over the world, and is set to open in 2017.
High temperatures and gusty winds helped the fire spread, a state forester says. The fire has burned nearly 2,000 acres and is 50% contained, the fire department says. Several fire units and a helicopter with the capacity to drop 400 gallons of water at a time are battling the blaze.
A small boat carrying about 50 migrants left from the area of Le Borgne, west of Cap-Haitien, on Wednesday night. It began to sail toward the island of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos when it was caught in bad weather. So far, 11 victims -- eight men and three women -- have been identified, a civil protection spokesman says.
Chilean photographer Andres Figueroa photographed religious festivals in the Atacama Desert. The desert is one of the driest places on Earth, with no humidity and no sign of humidity. The festivals are rooted in the ancient folklore of the Andean people. The photos highlight the uniqueness of Andean culture.
"What Pet Should I Get?" debuts July 28. It's the first new, original Dr. Seuss book since "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" in 1990. The book's first printing was increased from 500,000 to 1 million copies to keep up with demand. The publisher also released a never-before-seen image from the new volume.
David Rothkopf: There is no one right way to mark the anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. He says the city has moved on, but there are still lingering memories of that weeklong tragedy. The trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was found guilty of multiple counts, was relatively unemotional, he says. The Tsarnaev trial made clear that the U.S. judicial system is well equipped for terrorism trials, he writes.
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is intensifying his criticism of Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton. Maya Harris is about to play a big role in the question of how Hillary Clinton plots her path to 270 electoral votes. A GOP ticket for the generations, and Republican calendar concerns filled our Sunday trip around the table.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was found guilty last week on all 30 charges related to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. The sentencing phase begins Tuesday, a day after this year's edition of the landmark race. Martin Richard, 8, was killed and more than 200 people were wounded in the bombings. His parents say they understand the "heinousness and brutality of the crimes committed" They say they would support taking the death penalty off the table.
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd pleads guilty to charges of threatening to kill and possession of drugs in New Zealand court. The 60-year-old Australian was arrested in November last year after police found methamphetamine and cannabis at his home. Rudd, who previously denied all allegations, made a surprise guilty plea Tuesday before the trial began.
Frida Ghitis: The U.S.-Iranian relationship is not symmetrical. She says it's not as if we both are doing terrible things and are looking for a fair and equitable compromise. Ghitis says Iran has no problem reconciling its bad and contradictory behavior while we twist ourselves into knots over our tough choices.
New York and Washington have authorized syringe exchange programs to help curb spread of HIV and hepatitis C. Authors: Syringe services programs not only save lives, but also save millions of dollars in HIV treatment costs. They say research shows these programs reduce reuse and sharing of dirty syringes without increasing drug use. Writers: Without federal funding, more than 200 states will have to shut down or shut down services.
Erika Langhart, 24, died of multiple pulmonary embolisms after taking birth control pill NuvaRing. Megan Henry, a classmate of Erika's at American University, was also diagnosed with blood clots in her lungs. Henry's blood clot started in an artery/vein in her right thigh and traveled to her lungs, causing "massive" embolism. "It's like an elephant was sitting on my chest all the time," Henry said.
A new species of glassfrog has been found in Costa Rica. It's called Hyalinobatrachium dianae, or Diane's bare-hearted glassfrog. The last time a new glassfrog was found in the country was back in 1973. The species is called a glassfrog because of its translucent belly.
Rabbis Mendel Epstein, Jay Goldstein and Binyamin Stimler were found guilty of conspiracy to commit kidnapping. They were part of a ring accused of planning and participating in the torture of Jewish men who refused to divorce their wives. The men were arrested in October 2013 following an FBI sting operation.
NEW: The jury resumes deliberations in Aaron Hernandez's murder trial. The former NFL star is accused of killing semi-pro player Odin Lloyd in June 2013. The defense says he had no conceivable reason to kill Lloyd, who was his friend. The prosecution portrayed Hernandez as cold, calculating and insecure. Hernandez is also charged in a separate case in the death of Daniel Furtado.
James Best was best known for his portrayal of bumbling sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on TV's "The Dukes of Hazzard" He died in hospice in Hickory, North Carolina, of complications from pneumonia, a friend says. "I laughed and learned more from Jimmie in one hour than from anyone else in a whole year," co-star John Schneider says.
NEW: "Words cannot fully express the grief that is felt in the wake of such a tragedy," ISU president says. Torrey Ward and Aaron Leetch were "well-respected and much-loved colleagues," the school says. The small plane crashed about 2 miles east of the Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington. The plane was coming back from the NCAA Final Four championship game in Indianapolis, an ISU spokesman says.
The town of Celoron, New York, is looking for a new sculptor to fix the "Scary Lucy" statue. Artist Dave Poulin apologized for his "most unsettling sculpture" in a letter to The Hollywood Reporter. Mayor Scott Schrecengost: "It puzzles me when an art work is donated to a community, they accept it"
Al-Shabaab gunmen slaughtered 147 people at a college campus in Garissa, Kenya, on Thursday. It was the bloodiest blow Islamist extremists have dealt to the country since the 1998 bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi. Kenya Defense Forces invaded Somalia in October 2011 with the crushing Operation Linda Nchi. Kenya has gone after ethnic Somalis within their own borders triggering protest.
Al Qaeda fighters attack a prison in the coastal Yemeni city of Al Mukallah early Thursday, freeing at least 270 prisoners. A third of the prisoners have al Qaeda links, a senior Defense Ministry official says. Yemen has been descending into chaos in the weeks since Shiite Houthi rebels removed President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi.
"There are less and less Jedi left on the Earth," the petition says. The petition was started by a student at Dokuz Eylul University in the western province of Izmir. The page on Change.org features a still of Jedi Grand Master Yoda from "Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones" The petition is just the latest flurry in a longstanding discussion around civil and religious freedoms in Turkey.
Frances Bean Cobain is the daughter of Nirvana singer-guitarist Kurt Cobain. She is executive producer of the new HBO documentary on his life, "Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck" "I don't really like Nirvana that much [grins]. Sorry, promotional people, Universal," she says of the grunge scene.
UNICEF says 16 tons of medical supplies have arrived in Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Aid agencies have been saying that supplies were desperately needed, but getting them into the country was difficult. UNICEF: "The humanitarian situation is worsening all the time, with increasingly limited access to water, basic sanitation"
Canadian fighter jets have carried out their first airstrike against ISIS in Syria. The CF-18 Hornets bombed near ISIS' de facto capital of Raqqa, Canada's Department of National Defence says. Canadian forces are part of the U.S.-led coalition trying to stem ISIS' advances in Iraq and Syria.
Michael Slager's mother tells ABC her son loved being a police officer. Slager, 33, is charged with murder in the shooting death of 50-year-old Walter Scott. His wife is eight months' pregnant and the city will continue paying for her medical insurance until the baby is born, mayor says. The father of four served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 2003 to 2009, records show.
A quarter of a million Australian homes and businesses have no power after a "once in a decade" storm. About 4,500 people have been isolated by flood waters as "the roads are cut off" The storm has already claimed four lives, according to New South Wales Police. The adverse weather was caused by an intense low pressure system, said Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.
New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key is accused of sexual harassment by a waitress. The waitress complained about him repeatedly pulling her ponytail at an Auckland cafe. Key publicly apologized to Amanda Bailey, a waitress at his local cafe, after she complained about his behavior. Key says his behavior was in the context of "a bit of banter," but that he apologized.
"Success Kid" Sammy Griner's dad, Justin, needs a kidney transplant. Laney Griner says her husband was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2006. He suffered complete kidney failure three years later. A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $75,000 to help cover the medical expenses.
NEW: The suspects were associates of Nadun Haider, who was killed in September, police say. NEW: Prime Minister Tony Abbott calls the group the "Daesh death cult" Police say the suspects were targeting a ceremony on Anzac Day (Australia and New Zealand Army Corps Day) Three of the teens, all of them either 18 or 19, have since been released "pending further enquiries" Two remain in custody.
Aaron Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to murder and weapons charges in the death of Odin Lloyd. He's accused of orchestrating the shooting death of Lloyd, who was dating the sister of his fiancee's sister. The motive is still unclear but not legally required to get a conviction in the murder case.
ESPN reporter Britt McHenry was suspended for a week for her offensive comments to a towing company worker. She has since apologized, saying she should "always choose to be respectful and take the high road" But it's not clear that apology will satisfy anyone who watched the video of her exchange. McHenry showed that she either forgot those "golden rule" lessons from childhood or that she hasn't really lived her life with that mantra.
Alfred Taubman was a real estate developer who helped change the face of suburban life. He founded the Taub man Co. in 1950. His company's U.S. malls generate average annual sales of $809 per square foot, company's website says. Forbes estimated his net worth at $3.1 billion this year.
"The Blob" is a huge area of unusually warm water in the Pacific Ocean. Scientists say it could be playing a factor in the drought in California, Oregon and Washington. A high-pressure ridge over the West Coast has kept the West dry and warm, exacerbating the drought. Some marine species are exploring the warmer waters.
Tristan da Cunha, a volcanic archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean, is home to just under 270 people. The island is only accessible by sea 60-days-a-year through a small port in its only town, Edinburgh of the Seven Seas. With limited transport and communication links, the islanders are keen to see how they can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
Enoch Gaver, 21, was killed in the fight in the town of Cottonwood, Arizona. David Gaver was shot in the stomach and taken into custody. Four members of the Gaver family are charged with assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. Two minors are being held at a juvenile detention facility.
The mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire began 100 years ago Friday. The word "genocide" was not even a word at the time, much less a legally defined crime. Estimates range from 300,000 to 2 million deaths between 1914 and 1923. Some Armenians feel their nationhood cannot be fully recognized unless truth of what happened to their forebears is acknowledged.
Larry Upright, 81, died Monday at a North Carolina hospital. In his obituary, his family asks that he don't vote for Hillary Clinton in 2016. "He was very passionate about politics and probably passed a little of that on," his daughter says. "You have my solemn promise I will not waste a vote on Hillary Clinton," a commenter says.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced Sunday that she will run for president in 2016. Clinton has long enjoyed a close relationship with the financial industry. The former first lady's perceived coziness with Wall Street is a source of irritation for liberal activists. Clinton will have to balance appeasing a vocal wing of her party that is antagonistic toward the banking sector.
Lewis Hamilton takes pole position for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. British driver beats Nico Rosberg by four hundredths of a second on the last lap. Hamilton and Rosberg have endured a heated rivalry since falling out last season. Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen will start second and third on the front row.
Cambodian-American Ly Sivhong was 13 when her hometown of Phnom Penh fell to the Khmer Rouge regime in 1975. She was separated from her mother and two of her sisters who, along with virtually the entire population, were sent on a forced march into the countryside. About 20,000 people died from execution, starvation or exhaustion during this exodus at gunpoint, according to war crimes prosecutors. Since production began five years ago, the TV show, "It's Not A Dream," has reunited members of 54 Cambodian families shattered by the genocide.
In 2014 more than 80% of would-be migrants headed for the Libyan coast as easiest point of embarkation. Eritreans and Syrians made up half of the migrant traffic to Europe last year. Many reason that Libya's chaos is an opportunity: border posts are left abandoned, coastline unguarded. Most West Africans make the journey for economic reasons; the majority are single men in their twenties.
NEW: "A terrorist attack has been foiled," French President Francois Hollande says. The suspect is identified as Sid Ahmed Ghlam, a 24-year-old computer science student originally from Algeria. He called for an ambulance Sunday morning, claiming he had accidentally injured himself, a prosecutor says. But authorities found more than a man with a gunshot wound in his thigh. They also found weapons, ammunition and evidence of his plans to target churches, he says.
Valerie Braham's husband, Philippe Braham, was killed in January's terror attacks in Paris. He was in a kosher supermarket when a gunman stormed in, killing four people, all of them Jewish. "Now I truly understand everyone who has lost a loved one," Braham said.
Mohammed Abu Khdeir, 16, was beaten and burned alive by three Israelis in July, according to prosecutors. His name appeared this week on the wall at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl, the site of the national cemetery. His family objected to his inclusion on the memorial wall. "I refuse that my son's name will be listed between soldiers of the occupation," father says.
Penelope Cruz will join the cast of "Zoolander 2," Ben Stiller announced Friday. The actress will play Penelope Cruz in the sequel to the popular 2001 film. Stiller has been sharing photos on social media from the film's production in Italy. The sequel is scheduled for release in February 2016.
NEW: The Houthis agree to "nearly all demands" of the U.N. Security Council, a senior Saudi official says. NEW: Former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh and his family will leave Yemen and never return, the source says. The Saudi-led coalition's "Operation Renewal of Hope" will focus on the political process. The Saudis say they want to restore the Yemeni government, a key U.S. ally in fight against al Qaeda.
The White House says Adam Gadahn, 36, was killed in January in a U.S. government counterterrorism operation. He was known as the American mouthpiece of al Qaeda, speaking against his native country on behalf of the organization. He converted to Islam in 1995 and left the United States for Pakistan three years later. He emerged in the mid-2000s on al Qaeda videos, including ones threatening attacks on Los Angeles and Melbourne.
Experts say North Korea appears to be investing more in cyberwarfare because it is cheaper than spending on conventional weapons. South Korea's Defense Ministry estimates that North Korea is operating a "cyberarmy" of 6,000 workers. Many in South Korea believe not enough effort is being put into defending against cyberattacks.
Julian Zelizer: It's only a few weeks since the first presidential announcement but already it feels like the campaign is in high gear. He says most of the candidates -- and some probable candidates -- are already starting to make mistakes. Some of them might end up being more damaging if they feed into negative perceptions that voters have about the candidates, he says.
Hugh Rodham was buried at the Washburn Street Cemetery in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 1993. Police are investigating, but no other headstones were knocked over. "It was just laying down just right like that, boom," says Paul McGloin, who tended to the grave site. Funeral director Neil Regan says vandalism is the most-likely cause.
Kevin Cave caught the incident on video that he posted on his Reddit page. It has been viewed more than 1 million times. The gorilla -- named Kijoto -- charged toward the window and smacked into it, he said. The Henry Doorly Zoo gorilla exhibit is known to have occasional skirmishes.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's relatives arrive at Boston's Logan International Airport on Thursday, CNN affiliate WHDH reports. The prosecution rested Thursday afternoon after attempting to convince jurors that Tsarnaev was cold-hearted and remorseless. The defense, led by famed death penalty opponent Judy Clarke, is expected to try to soften that portrayal.
World's seventh-largest economy, valued at $24 trillion, is under assault, says WWF report. WWF report: Seventy percent of ocean's overall economic value relies on its continued health. WWF: By 2050, ocean could lose its coral reefs, which have already been halved in the last few decades. WWF's report identifies actions that would revive ocean economy.
Frida Ghitis: Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have always been thorny, but rarely has the state of affairs been as venomous as it is today. She says the Iranian-Saudi conflict by proxy has reached Yemen in a spiral that both sides portray as climatic. Both sides have good reasons to want to stop the Yemeni crisis from spiraling out of control, she says. But she says the prospects of such an effort succeeding are slim, and a political solution is needed.
Migrants traversing Mediterranean form part of a century-long chain of migrations, expulsions, and exiles sparked by Italy's imperial ambition and commercial interests. Many of the refugees involved in recent disasters come from some of Italy's former colonies in North and East Africa. Libya plays a central role in the current crisis as the main departure point for Italy. Libya is an example of the long reach of Italian imperialism.
The U.S. is not doing enough to address the problem of terrorism, says Peter Bergen. Bergen: The majority of our partners do not have credible and capable special operations forces. He says little of our foreign military financing goes toward this vital facet in our efforts to counter extremism. Congress needs to find out what current programs are providing to defeat imminent threats, Bergen says.
A cotton lobbyist group claims one cotton farmer commits suicide every eight hours in Western India's cotton production belt. Vidarbha, in the eastern region of the state of Maharashtra, is known as the epicenter of the suicide crisis. Unseasonal rain and hail destroyed many crops earlier this year. A record surplus of cotton in the global market pushed down prices hurting farmers.
SkyWest Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Buffalo, New York, after passenger loses consciousness. Passenger received medical attention before being released, spokeswoman for SkyWest says. The plane descended 28,000 feet in three minutes, CNN analyst Mary Schiavo says. SkyWest expects to accommodate 75 passengers on another aircraft later Wednesday afternoon.
The New Orleans City Council passed a ban against smoking in most places across the city in January. Bar owners worried about revenue loss, while puffing customers bemoaned the loss of their smoking spots. Harrah's New Orleans and bar owners filed a lawsuit to stop the ban, and a hearing is scheduled in state court.
Indonesia has ordered preparations for the execution of 10 inmates on death row. The 10 inmates, from Australia, France, Ghana, the Philippines, Brazil, Nigeria and Indonesia, had their petitions for clemency denied by President Joko Widodo. The executions, which will be carried out by firing squad, were planned for earlier this year but were postponed after several inmates filed separate legal challenges.
Rebecca Francis posed for a photo while lying next to a dead giraffe five years ago. Comedian Ricky Gervais tweeted the photo with a question: "What must've happened to you in your life to make you want to kill a beautiful animal & then lie next to it smiling?" In the past three days, his tweet has been retweeted almost 30,000 times. A number of people insulted and threatened Francis in response to the photo.
Scott Kelley was arrested at the Atlanta airport after arriving on a flight from Costa Rica. "It was time to come home," Kelley told People magazine about his decision to return to the United States. Kelley has been wanted since 2004, accused of noncustodial kidnapping and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. His wife, Genevieve Kelley, is charged with the same crimes; her trial starts next month.
A North Pacific gray whale has completed the longest migration of a mammal ever recorded. The whale, named Varvara, swam nearly 14,000 miles (22,500 kilometers) from Russia to Baja, Mexico. The previous record was set by a humpback whale that swam a mere 10,190-mile round trip. "It's pretty strong evidence that it's where she's from," lead author says.
Aaron Hernandez is being processed at the maximum-security Massachusetts Correctional Institution-Cedar Junction. He will be shipped to the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley, about 40 miles outside Boston. "It is a very dangerous prison that is right now experiencing a veritable flood of opiates," legal advocate says. The prison system has yet to determine where to initially place Hernandez.
Adrianne Haslet-Davis and her husband, Adam Davis, were standing near the finish line on the day of the Boston Marathon bombing. "We were so in love and happy together," she told a federal jury Wednesday. The jury must decide whether bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should live or die for what he has done.
The women will be under police surveillance for a year and have their movements restricted, an attorney says. The five members of China's Women's Rights Action Group were detained last month. The U.S. had urged China to free them, and the international community harshly criticized keeping them in custody.
Nuclear is our largest source of carbon-free energy, generating over 60% of our carbon- free electricity, says Tom Coburn. Coburn: Obama's Clean Power Plan is an energy policy plan, not a carbon reduction plan. He says EPA has shifted its position on nuclear energy and hidden that policy shift in a model. coburn: The administration also believes in man-driven global warming, which should make nuclear energy key.
More than one-third of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, says CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Army recruiters have become fitness coaches, like the trainers on the NBC show, "The Biggest Loser" "We think by 2020 it could be as high as 50%, which mean only 2 in 10 would qualify to join the Army," he says.
Julianne Maizes: Girl Scout cookies contain too much sugar, white flour, GMOs and trans fats. She says there's a causal link between sugar and heart disease; trans fats have been well documented to increase risk of heart disease. Most products now boast that they have zero trans fats, but often we eat more than one serving, she says. Maizes says pediatricians, whose job is to protect the health of children, have little nutrition education.
ESPN's Britt McHenry was caught on tape berating an employee of a tow company in Arlington, Virginia. John Sutter: McHenry should have known better than to have used such words, even if that's what she was thinking. He says the problem with social media is that it allows people to present and receive whatever angle they want. Sutter says we're obsessed with putting celebrities on a pedestal, but we're really no better than she is.
Frida Ghitis: Arrest warrants for deadbeat dads are not arrest warrants for crimes. She says failure to pay child support is not a crime in the traditional sense, though states do criminalize it. Ghitis says a bench warrant for failing to appear in child support court isn't about catching criminals, it's bill collection. The court's remedy is to issue a warrant to bring dad to court, she says, but he has to wait to see if he gets picked up and has to jail.
Cheryl Rios, CEO of Go Ape Marketing, says Hillary Clinton shouldn't be president because of her hormones. Peggy Drexler: Rios is not the only one who thinks a woman's hormones are a legitimate leadership concern. She says the bias against women in the workplace is so well established that even in 2015, a female candidate will be hard-pressed to get elected unless we have a serious discussion about ending gender bias. Drexlers: The bias is real, yet so many of us are blind to it.
U.S. policy in the Middle East remains mired in a contradiction between principles and action on the ground, says Peter Bergen. Bergen: The U.S.'s core interests in the region are not oil, are not territorial. The Arab world is simply not ready to give Tehran the benefit of doubt on any regional issue, he says. The biggest threats to the Arab Gulf states are not coming from Iran invading, Bergen says.
Robert Bates, 73, shot and killed a man while playing cops and robbers with real police in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Peter Bergen: What was Bates, an insurance company CEO, doing there in the first place? He says it certainly looks like Bates was given special access to "real" policing. Bergen says police departments should encourage more productive interactions between police and the public.
Julian Zelizer: It's clear Hillary Clinton will make women and being a woman central to her outreach. He says she doesn't have to wonder if a woman-centered campaign is the best strategy. In 2014, Democrats who overtly pandered to women at the expense of real issues (and men) crashed and burned, he says. In Texas, Wendy Davis ran almost entirely on an abortion-rights platform.
Ruben Navarrette: Marco Rubio has been his own worst enemy on what could have been his two signature issues. He says Rubio has missed an opportunity to set himself apart from most of the presumptive Republican presidential candidates. He's a fierce opponent of "Obamacare" and wants the law repealed, he says, but he's not a winning combination for Latino voters. Navarrete: Rubio's political philosophy will be a tough sell to Hispanics, and his lack of bold policy proposals is a problem.
Sawyer Sweeten was a child star on the endearing family sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond" He committed suicide early Thursday, his sister Madylin Sweeten says. "This morning a terrible family tragedy has occurred," she says. He is believed to have shot himself on the front porch of his home in Texas.
The NFL launched an investigation into the New England Patriots in January. The league hired attorney Ted Wells, who also investigated the Miami Dolphins bullying scandal. It's still not clear when the investigation will be completed and when the findings will be announced. The Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 45-7 to advance to the Super Bowl.
Thieves used a drill to bore through a 6-foot-thick wall and gain access to the vault of Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Ltd. Police say they have no idea whether the thieves are still in the country. Police are still identifying the owners of the safe deposit boxes and trying to find out what was stolen.
British police say they knew burglar alarm went off but didn't respond to Southern Monitoring Alarm Company call. The theft was so big that police haven't come up with a value for what was stolen. The Daily Mirror published time-stamped images it said showed that the thieves had been -- as was feared -- in the vault.
Nick Loeb is suing Sofia Vergara to prevent her from destroying their two frozen embryos, reports say. Loeb's attorney Abram Moore confirmed in a statement that Loeb filed the lawsuit. The lawsuit states the embryos should not be destroyed under any circumstances by Jane Doe until both parties reach an agreement.
Five years after the 2010 spill, the long-term negative effects of the spill remain unclear. Scientists continue to study environmental impacts, but BP says the Gulf of Mexico is recovering. The company says birds, fish, turtles, sub-sea vegetation and even sediment species were affected. The government says it's too soon to make long- term conclusions about the rebounding health of the Gulf.
NEW: Sources say three people, all students, were found alive in the Garissa University College attack. NEW: The Interior Ministry has posted a "most wanted" notice for a man in connection with it. 147 people were killed, including 142 students, three security officers and two university security personnel. Somali terror group Al-Shabaab, an al Qaeda affiliate, claimed responsibility.
Italian authorities say they have launched a "vast anti-terrorism operation" against suspects associated with al Qaeda. Some members of the terrorist cell had direct contact with Osama bin Laden before his death, state-run ANSA reports. The Vatican was among the targets considered, police say.
A dress worn by Vivien Leigh as she played Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With the Wind" fetches $137,000 at an auction. The outfit was the most sought after item among roughly 150 pieces of memorabilia. It was bought by collector James Tumblin, who used to work at Universal Studios. Other standout items include a straw hat worn by Leigh and a gray wool suit worn by Clark Gable.
Nigeria's ABUCAR 2 will compete in the European leg of this year's Shell Eco-marathon in The Netherlands. Uganda's Makerere University has produced a two-seater electric car called "Kiira EV" Ghanaian inventor is building SUVs with electric motors powered by rechargeable batteries. Nigeria's "Tuke-Tuke" car is made from locally available materials.
Ashish Thakkar is a Ugandan tycoon who has built a vast business empire from scratch. His Mara Group spans over 20 countries and he's been called "Africa's youngest billionaire" He says Africa's biggest advantage is that it doesn't have legacy phone systems. The continent has an extremely entrepreneurial society and culture, he says. He says entrepreneurship is not in the education system.
Joao Vaccari Neto is the treasurer of the ruling Workers' Party. He faces charges of corruption and money laundering as part of a broader probe into corruption at Petrobras. Vaccari has denied any wrongdoing and says all donations to his party were legal. President Dilma Rousseff has not been implicated in the investigation.
Julian Zelizer: Hillary Clinton's foreign policy experience will be an advantage if she runs for president. He says she'll have to negotiate and traverse several tricky and rocky paths to ensure that her State Department career remains an advantage. Zelizer says she can't afford to be seen as Obama's third term on foreign policy. She will have to define her own approach to the world, he says.
Hillary Clinton's campaign launch will be a carefully orchestrated effort to reintroduce her in her own right, says Jonathan Martin of The New York Times. Jackie Kucinich of The Daily Beast says scrutiny of Robert Menendez could grow because of the corruption charges. Rand Paul will make his official announcement on Tuesday. The White House is weighing whether to meet with Cuban leader Raul Castro.
NEW: "It was impressive to see an enormous mushroom cloud, with the immense force of the volcano," one resident says. NEW: "The situation is relatively calm right now, although people are understandably anxious," an official says. Calbuco volcano erupted twice in 24 hours, the country's National Geology and Mining Service says. Military and police forces are assisting with the evacuations of more than 4,400 residents. The last major eruption was 1962.
Most companies in South Korea have hoesik at least once a month and sometimes every week. Hoesik usually involves changing venues for a different type of alcohol. Koreans always identify the "higher" person in the relationship, and defer to them accordingly. It's always a good idea to find out people's drinking habits beforehand. Koreans love singing karaoke, as evidenced by the staggering number of karaokes on television.
As of Tuesday, there were 135 cases -- 129 confirmed, and six preliminary -- of HIV. The increase has been linked to injection drug use, primarily of the prescription opioid opana. The emergency order was first issued last month and set to expire Friday. It calls on multiple state agencies to coordinate a response to the unprecedented outbreak.
Frida Ghitis: The U.S. is a global leader in innovation, job creation, education, social mobility, literacy and child health. Ghitis says we are losing the increasingly important race to educate our citizens. She says we must examine the way our criminal justice system works -- or rather, it doesn't -- and take the necessary actions to change it. We must start to deconstruct the perverse order of our priorities, she says.
Jake Tapper is the next anchor of CNN's Sunday morning political interview program "State of the Union" CNN announced Tapper's promotion on Friday morning. He will take over the program in June; he'll remain the channel's chief Washington correspondent and the anchor of the weekday afternoon newscast "The Lead"
Saudi airstrikes target rebel Houthi militant positions in three parts of Sanaa, Yemeni officials say. On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia announced the end of its air campaign against Houthi positions. The Saudi-led coalition said a new initiative was underway, Operation Renewal of Hope, focused on the political process.
"I'm inside a plane and I feel like it's up moving in the air.  Flight 448 can you please tell somebody (to) stop it," the frantic 911 call says. The caller was a ramp agent who fell asleep in the plane's cargo hold. The pilot radioed air traffic control and said he would make an emergency landing. Other than being scared, the agent never was in any real danger.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry: "We strongly support the efforts of these activists to make progress on these challenging issues" The five are members of China's Women's Rights Action Group. They were detained a few days ahead of events planned for International Women's Day on March 8. The five were initially held on suspicion of "picking quarrels and provoking trouble"
Julian Zelizer: Hillary Clinton surprised the world this week with unconventional way she launched her presidential campaign. He says she opened a long communications campaign to reframe who she is, what she stands for and how she intends to run. Clinton's new campaign logo is a brilliant, iconic expression of the emotional connection she wants people to have with her, he says. Zelizer says she may have begun to create an empathetic relationship with voters that has eluded her.
Julian Zelizer: The U.S. has made clear it is ready to step up to the plate on climate change. He says a successful climate pact will send a signal around the world that a shift to a low-carbon economy is underway. A global climate agreement in Paris this December can send more signals to markets, he says. Zelizer says strong climate action can be good for the economy.
Ahmed Farouq was the deputy emir of al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent. He was killed in a U.S. counterterrorism airstrike in January, the White House says. The branch made its presence known in September 2014, when militants tried to hijack a Pakistani ship.
The Kagoshima District Court found no "irrationalities" in new safety standards set out by the government. The ruling could provide a fillip to the government's plans to bring Japanese nuclear reactors back into operation. Japan's 48 nuclear reactors are offline in the wake of the Fukushima disaster in 2011. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has pushed for a return to nuclear energy.
Sissa Abu Dahou has dressed as a man for 43 years to avoid oppression and eek out a living in the conservative Muslim state. A widow at just 21, Dahou was forced to fend for herself in Egypt's patriarchal south. "If it wasn't for my mother, I would have been on the streets," she tells her daughter.
Jared Leto will play the Joker in 2016's "Suicide Squad" The actor cut his hair and shaved his face for the role. He will be the first actor to play the character on the big screen since Heath Ledger. The movie also stars Will Smith, Margot Robbie and a large cast.
Julian Zelizer: President Obama's criticism of Sen. Elizabeth Warren on trade policy alienates progressive base of Democratic voters. He says Hillary Clinton is trying to walk a fine line somewhere in the middle on the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Zelizer says it's hard to paint Clinton as the "original Elizabeth Warren" each time she equivocates on trade. If Clinton wants to prove her populist bona fides, she must show she's no populist, he says.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is on trial for the Boston Marathon bombing that killed three and injured 260. Peter Bergen: The prosecution's case is that Tsarnaev deserves the harshest punishment. He says the killing was "heinous, cruel and depraved," and the victims were vulnerable. Bergen says Tsarnaev's lack of remorse is a far cry from genuine remorse for the victims he's killed and maimed. He asks: Why can't we fully condemn the viciousness of our worst?
"The Dark Knight III: The Master Race" is the final chapter in Frank Miller's "Dark Knight Returns" trilogy. It will be released sometime in the fall. Miller will be joined by acclaimed artist Brian Azzarello. "Batman remains my favorite comic book hero," Miller says.
Caitlyn Baggett, Morgan Bass, Emily Clark, Abbie Deloach and Catherine (McKay) Pittman were killed. Brittney McDaniel and Megan Richards were injured, as was another person. The young women were on their way to finish their first set of clinical rotations. "Today should have been a day of celebration for this bright group of students," hospital says.
Molly Schuyler ate three 72-ounce steaks, three baked potatoes, three salads, three rolls and three shrimp cocktails. That's more than 13 pounds of steak, not counting the sides. She did it all in 20 minutes at Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, setting a record in the process. The Nebraska native, 35, is a professional on the competitive-eating circuit.
"It's been an incredibly emotional toll on all of us," jury foreperson Lesa Strachan tells CNN's Anderson Cooper. "I knew of him as a football player, not a person," one juror says. "He didn't need to pull the trigger," another says of Aaron Hernandez. "We all deserve the same fair trial," Jon Carlson says.
U.S. official: U.S., Pakistan made no serious effort to negotiate for Warren Weinstein's release. Pakistani official: Pakistani government put out feelers to members of militant Haqqani Network, Pakistani Taliban. Pakistani soldiers went door-to-door looking for Weinstein, but nothing came of it, official says. Weinstein was kidnapped in Lahore, Pakistan, in August 2011 by Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan.
About a third of Americans use some form of alternative medicine, including homeopathic remedies. Homeopathy is a medical philosophy that believes your body is the best weapon to fight disease. The FDA is holding a two-day "listening session" to decide how it should regulate these products. The hearing will continue Tuesday.
America has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with 5% of the world's population and 25% of its prisoners. Nearly 2½ million Americans are in prison; 20% of Americans have criminal records. Nearly 40% of our country's prisoners are African-Americans, who only make up 13% of general population.
Writers: John F. Kennedy's leadership in space exploration holds lessons that can help guide us forward on climate change. They say Kennedy said the pursuit of a goal that seemed impossible was valuable precisely because it would be so hard. Writers: We need not be frightened today. Climate change is a chance for all of us to add a chapter to the story of American triumph and human progress.
"It was like being trapped and you couldn't do anything," Larry Johnson says. "I thought we were done," he says. The FAA initially reported a pressurization problem with SkyWest Flight 5622. It later said it would investigate, but later issued a statement that did not reference any issues. The plane descended 28,000 feet in three minutes.
Warren Weinstein's family paid money to his captors, a Pakistani source says. It did not lead to the American aid worker's release, and he was inadvertently killed in an anti-terror strike in January. After the transfer of funds in 2012, the captors demanded prisoners be released in exchange for Weinstein, the source said.
The cases have all occurred in Nigeria's Ondo state since April 13. Symptoms include headaches, blurred vision, loss of sight and unconsciousness. Those affected are between the ages of 25 and 60. The disease does not appear to be contagious, a state official says.
Slovenian archaeologist Ivan Šprajc has discovered more than 80 ancient Mayan cities in the jungles of Mexico. Since 1996, he and his team have discovered over 80 Mayan towns in the Yucatan peninsula. He has been the first to see ancient pyramids, 30 meters high, that he spotted in aerial photographs from his office in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The region in which he has found such riches had gone unexplored because it's so inaccessible.
North Korean representatives confirm Kim Jong Un will be in Moscow for Victory Day celebrations, Tass reports. Kim will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of the May visit, the news agency says. Victory Day marks the 70th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Australia's participation in the first world war was contested from the outset, writes Peter Greste. The Great War itself was divisive, belied by today's blanket coverage of "the Anzac spirit," he says. Australia had the only entirely voluntary military service among the Allied forces, he writes.
Giovanni Lo Porto was abducted in January 2012. He was killed in a U.S. drone strike two years later, along with fellow al Qaeda hostage Warren Weinstein. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi: "The responsibility of his death and (that) of Warren Weinstein ... is that of the terrorists" A professor at London Metropolitan University remembers him as "passionate, friendly and open-minded"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes the request at President Reuven Rivlin's Jerusalem home. "We have made progress and are on the way to forming a government," Netanyahu tells Rivlin. Netanyahu must form his government in less than 42 days, according to Israeli law. "I wish you success in your work," Rivlin says.
Sandra Mackey was a veteran journalist and author. She predicted events that unfolded in the Middle East well before they happened. Her book on Iraq became required reading for many military leaders trying to understand the country. Her 1992 book "Passion and Politics: The Turbulent World of the Arabs" helped bridge gaps in understanding.
Nepal is located on a major plate boundary between India and Eurasia. The last major earthquake to affect this part of the Himalayas was in the 1500s. A major concern for this earthquake is damage from landslides generated by the strong shaking. "The worry now is to get Nepal up and running again on feet," Ravilious says.
The FBI is investigating a possible ISIS-inspired terrorist threat in the United States, officials say. The investigation originated from intercepted chatter and other intelligence information. It's not clear whether the threat is real or aspirational. The exact nature of the threat couldn't be learned. Some cities around the U.S. have increased security.
Sabeen Mahmud was a Pakistani figurehead for humanism, love and tolerance. Two gunman shot her dead at point-blank range late Friday after she locked up The Second Floor cafe in Karachi. The gunmen also shot her mother, who is in a hospital but is expected to be released on time for her daughter's funeral.
Patrick Dempsey's "Grey's Anatomy" character dies on Thursday night. The actor still has a year left on his contract. His character's death leaves his TV wife, Dr. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo), as the show's mainstay. The show's 11th season is set to end in May.
Aaron Hernandez was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2013 slaying of Odin Lloyd. Julian Zelizer: He walked into court with an air of bravado, his head held high like the $40 million, NFL superstar he was. He says Hernandez didn't offer a plausible alibi, didn't look ashamed or remorseful, never wept.
Armenians mark 100th anniversary of massacre of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire on Friday. Turkey denies that a genocide took place, maintaining that hundreds of thousands of Turkish Muslims and Armenian Christians died in intercommunal violence. Many Armenians living in Turkey still feel treated as second-class citizens.
Fethiye Cetin is a prominent lawyer who represented Armenian-Turkish journalist Hrant Dink. Dink was a strong proponent of reconciliation between Turks and Armenians who was assassinated in 2007. She tells the story of Heranus, a 9-year-old girl who was separated from her family in 1915. She says the 1915 forced deportations and massacres were not taught in Turkey's schools. "There was a huge silence" in Turkey, she says.
More than one million Armenians were killed during the last days of the Ottoman Empire in 1915. Armenians have long been a footnote in tomes about World War I. But Kim Kardashian's recent trip to Armenia brought new color to the issue. The Armenian Genocide is marked on April 24, 100 years after the mass killings.
Over the past three years Africans have spent over $900 million on luxury residential property in London. Nigerians are splashing out the most cash when it comes to bricks and mortar in the British capital. The Nigerian Embassy in London calculates that Nigerian nationals spend over $446 million per year on fees, tutoring and accommodation at British schools.
The social media reaction to Bruce Jenner's announcement was mostly positive. Jenner's family owned the moment, being the reality TV mavens they are -- the Jenners and the Kardashians. "So very proud of you, my hero," tweeted daughter Kendall Jenner. "I accept that Bruce Jenner is a Republican and wish him happiness," said Johnny McNulty.
Oskar Gröning, 93, is accused of complicity in the murder of 300,000 Jews during his service at Auschwitz. The refusal of perpetrators to own up to their guilt remains one of the most disappointing aspects of Holocaust trials, says Peter Bergen. Bergen: Oskar's truthful claim that he was no more than "a cog" constitutes an admission of guilt. He says it's not clear that he deserves any punishment besides a symbolic gesture.
CNN's Atika Shubert explains how ISIS functions as a state in some communities. The #KylieJennerChallenge hasn't escaped notice. A newly discovered frog has a distinct resemblance to Kermit the Frog. Michelle Obama is 51 years old -- but she certainly doesn't look it, particularly in the eyes of one youngster.
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Protesters rally at Baltimore City Hall on Thursday, and another march is planned for Saturday. Freddie Gray died from a severe spinal cord injury, his family says. Police say they chased Gray, caught him, cuffed him and requested a "wagon" to transport him in less than four minutes. The transport van left with Gray about 11 minutes afterward, police say, and 30 minutes passed.
A 14-year-old boy is charged with two counts of inciting another person to commit an act of terrorism overseas. He was taken into custody April 2 in Blackburn, Lancashire, police say. He is accused of encouraging an attack on an Australian parade honoring the war dead. He will appear in Westminster Magistrate's Court Friday.
Nepal was hit by its worst earthquake since 1934, when more than 10,000 people were killed. Save the Children has set up a fund to help address the immediate needs of children, who are always the most vulnerable. Getting food to people will be a logistical nightmare, given that the entire country is served by only two main roads. Only the oldest Nepalese will remember the last major earthquake.
The first set of female quintuplets in the world since 1969 was born in Houston on April 8. Parents Danielle and Adam Busby delivered all five girls at the Woman's Hospital of Texas via C-section. The babies are named Ava Lane, Hazel Grace, Olivia Marie, Parker Kate and Riley Paige.
More than 44 million Americans are taking part in a medical ritual: visiting the doctor for an annual physical exam. But there's little evidence that those visits actually do any good for healthy adults. The Society for General Internal Medicine even put annual physicals on a list of things doctors should avoid. Each visit usually costs insurers just $150, but that adds up fast.
Philip Morris, R.J. Reynolds and other tobacco companies file suit against Food and Drug Administration. The companies say FDA guidelines go too far and are too vague. The suit says the FDA's actions do not advance a substantial government interest. FDA spokesman says the administration does not comment on litigation.
YouTube is celebrating 10 years since the first 19-second video "Me at the zoo" was uploaded on April 23, 2005. The file sharing website is striving to improve the quality of its content by investing in "YouTube Spaces" The Tokyo space is one of five worldwide available for free to YouTube partners, who create content and share ad revenue with the website.
Research suggests that in trying to conjure up inspiration, most of us end up suppressing it. Neuroscientists John Kounios and Mark Beeman's book "The Eureka Factor" explains how creative insight works in the brain. The book explains how to clear out mental junk, in order to make way for pivotal revelations.
The #KylieJennerChallenge has been trending on Twitter in recent days. It involves sucking on a shot glass to look like Kylie Jenner's lips. In 2014, the number of women undergoing "buttock augmentation" rose by 86%. The "belfie" is a term reportedly coined by Kim Kardashian herself.
Corliss died a week after suffering a major stroke, according to a tribute on Time's website. "He savored it all: the good, the bad, the indifferent. Except that he was indifferent to nothing," colleague Richard Zoglin says. Corliss was not afraid to puncture hype around big movies he found overrated, such as "Titanic"
"Avengers: Age of Ultron" co-stars Chris Evans and Jeremy Renner apologized for comments they made. Renner called Black Widow a "slut" and Evans called her a "complete whore" Both actors have since apologized for their comments. The movie is set to be released next week.
Geoffrey Lewis was a prolific character actor. He appeared opposite frequent collaborator Clint Eastwood in "Every Which Way But Loose" and its sequel. Lewis was the father of Oscar-nominated actress Juliette Lewis. He also appeared on "The Waltons," "Police Woman," "Mork & Mindy," "Land's End"
Marvel's "Daredevil" will return for a second season in 2016. The show stars Charlie Cox, Rosario Dawson, Vincent D'Onofrio and Deborah Ann Woll. It's just one of four series Marvel has committed to airing on Netflix. The other four are "Jessica Jones," "Iron Fist," "Luke Cage," "The Defenders"
Oscar-winning rapper-turned-actor Common has closed a deal to join the cast of "Suicide Squad" David Ayer is directing the all-star action movie featuring DC Entertainment super-villains. The movie already boasts Jared Leto as the Joker, Will Smith as Deadshot and Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn.
Fox is developing a two-hour remake of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" It will be directed, executive-produced and choreographed by Kenneth Ortega. The special will be filmed in advance and not air live, but few details beyond that are known. Fox also has a live musical production of "Grease" scheduled for 2016.
Alice Barker was a dancer in such New York nightspots as the Cotton Club and the Cafe Zanzibar in the 1930s and 1940s. She was part of chorus lines that entertained alongside notables including Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and Frank Sinatra. There were motion pictures made of Barker, but she had never seen them.
"Sopranos" creator David Chase went through the famous final scene for DGA Quarterly. Chase's details are a master class on how to build tension in a seemingly nondescript situation. He didn't reveal whether series protagonist Tony Soprano lives or dies. The end is deliberately uncertain and existential, Chase said.
Robert Bates is charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Eric Harris on April 2. A 2009 internal investigation found that Bates was shown special treatment and training policies were violated. The sheriff's office has not responded to repeated calls for comment from CNN. Bates' attorney says the report is based on misunderstandings and misstatements. The DA's office is reaching out to independent law enforcement agencies to investigate further.
"It was turning into the wild, wild, West," Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple says. The chase took farmers and police officers from five jurisdictions through forests and over the Hudson River. The herd broke through three strands of high tensile barbed wire to escape the farm. The last buffalo were shot 20 miles from the farm, he said.
Robert Champion, 26, died in November 2011 after a band hazing ritual in which he was beaten aboard a school bus. A jury deliberated about 2½ hours before returning guilty verdicts against Benjamin McNamee, 25, Aaron Golson, 22, and Darryl Cearnel, 28. A total of 15 defendants were charged originally, but most took plea deals.
Pilot stopped during security checks as flight prepared to depart on Saturday night, police say. He was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a knife blade. Passengers were forced to wait in the seats on board the Boeing 777 for more than two hours.
A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday, killing hundreds and injuring hundreds more. Witness: "The shake was like nothing I have experienced in my 57 years. It was strong and it shook for a long time" "My family is traumatised. We are 5 generations living under one roof -- from a 100 year old grandmother to my 16 month old granddaughter"
Budae-jjigae dates back to the scarce years of the Korean War when local cooks had to get inventive with U.S. Army rations. "It's, in fact, a classic example of necessity being the mother of deliciousness," Bourdain says. The host of CNN's "Parts Unknown" recently stopped by Anderson Cooper's kitchen to cook up the spicy stew.
TSA report: Full employee screening would not "appreciably increase the overall system-wide protection" The TSA and most airports could not afford 100% employee screening, the report says. Only two major airports in the U.S. require employees to be screened through metal detectors. TSA Secretary Jeh Johnson announced immediate actions as a result of the report.
The U.S. will give Americans on the no-fly list more information about why they have been banned from commercial flights. The new policy comes in response to a June ruling that said the old process was in violation of the Fifth Amendment's guarantee of due process. The ACLU isn't satisfied with the government's new policy, outlined in court documents.
Betty Whitehead Willis designed the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign. She also designed the signs for the Moulin Rouge Hotel and Blue Angel Motel. Willis never trademarked her most-famous work, calling it "my gift to the city" Her work can be found on T-shirts, refrigerator magnets.
The Kardashians spawn a new trend every other week: Lip plumping by sucking on a jar. In rural China, exotic dancers are the latest focus of a crackdown on vice. A 102-year-old woman goes back in time for a prom-posal that referenced bombs.
Anthony Doerr's "All the Light We Cannot See" wins the Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Elizabeth Kolbert's "The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History" wins for general nonfiction. "Between Riverside and Crazy" by Stephen Adly Guirgis wins for drama. The Pulitzer Prizes are administered by Columbia University.
Melissa Atkins Wardy, author of "Redefining Girly," shares story of mom who was offended by "Big Hero 6" fabric. The fabric didn't include two of the female characters from the movie, Honey Lemon and GoGo. Wardy: "You are telling boys that it's OK to think girls are yucky, unworthy and less than a boy" The company that makes the fabric says it does not condone sexism in any shape or form.
This is week three of an ongoing series: A Catholic Reads the Bible. The story of Lot and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah was new to me. After reading that section, I put my Bible down. I can't comprehend this version of God. It's not the God I pray to daily.
Mark Goodacre is a professor of New Testament and Christian origins in the Department of Religious Studies at Duke University. He was series adviser and one of many on-camera experts on CNN's "Finding Jesus" Viewers were invited to tweet and post their questions on the Facebook page during the season finale. Goodacre: "Magdalene" could be a nickname or reference to Mary's hometown.
Joel Burger and Ashley King met in kindergarten and grew up together in New Berlin, Illinois. In fifth grade, classmates were asked to stand as student council representatives during an assembly with a motivational speaker. Burger King got wind of the article and was immediately interested in the happy couple. "We are very appreciative of Burger King and can't thank them enough for their generosity!"
Vijay Chokal-Ingam says he posed as a black man to get into medical school in 1998. He says the experience opened his eyes to what he calls the hypocrisy of affirmative action. The revelation comes as he pitches a book about his experiences as a "hard-partying college frat boy"
A New Jersey police dash cam shows the dramatic rescue of the driver of a flipped convertible. The driver was pinned inside, unconscious, when officers pulled up at the scene. They cut off the seat belt, then dragged her limp body away from the crash. Not a minute later, flames licked out of the car, and the car exploded.
This week is the 100th anniversary of what many historians acknowledge as the Armenian genocide. It's also the seventh year in a row President Barack Obama has broken his promise to use the word "genocide" to describe the atrocity. On the 2008 campaign trail, Obama promised to call the 1915 massacre by Turks of Armenians a genocide.
Poll: Tell CNN's John Sutter which of these climate change stories you like best. Vote using the Facebook poll below (or go here if you don't see it) The poll closes Monday, April 27, at 5pm ET. CNN kicked off this effort with a Facebook chat last week. We'll continue to explore the importance of this number together.
LZ Granderson: Is America a nation divided? And has Ohio found a better way to bridge those divisions? He says great leaders are not primarily guided by polls, political parties, focus groups, re-election, special interests or protecting the status quo. He says America needs a leader who believes in a common set of fundamental values necessary to bring about change. LZ: Leaders who focus only on themselves and their own good reject this value-driven approach.
Frida Ghitis: It's hard to imagine the conversations inside the Hillary Clinton camp prelaunch. She says it's hard -- almost impossible -- to soft-launch a campaign with a superstar politician. She asks: How do we take the best known woman in the world and make her seem like less of a big shot? Ghitis says Hillary Clinton is famous, accomplished and controversial. She still is who she is.
A new CNN/ORC poll finds 57% say businesses should be required to serve gay or lesbian couples just as they would heterosexual couples. That's a shift from a Pew Research Center poll conducted last fall, which found just 49% thought businesses should serve same-sex couples. Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act sparked a nationwide controversy.
Nine of ten mostly foreign prisoners on death row in Indonesia have been given 72 hours notice ahead of their execution. A lawyer acting for Philippines maid Mary Jane Veloso says her execution will take place on Tuesday, April 28. On Friday, Indonesian officials advised relevant consular officials to travel to Indonesia's "execution island" -- Nusa Kambangan -- where the ten are being held. The ten include two Australian citizens Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran.
Christine Baranski and Laurie Metcalf are back on "The Big Bang Theory" "Saturday Night Live" will host Scarlett Johannsson the day after her "Avengers" movie opens. "Blue Bloods" concludes its two-part season finale this week. "Younger" just got picked up for a second season.
Dr. Kristen Lindsey allegedly shot an arrow into the back of an orange tabby's head. She posted a proud photo this week of herself smiling, as she dangled its limp body by the arrow's shaft. The clinic fired Lindsey, covered her name on its marquee with duct tape, and publicly distanced itself from her actions. The sheriff's office in Austin County, where the cat was apparently shot, is investigating.
More than 100 sailboats took part in the Dauphin Island Race in Mobile Bay, Alabama. Five people were initially reported missing, but one of them has since been rescued, the Coast Guard says. The Fairhope Yacht Club sponsors the event, which is the 57th year.
NEW: "They were trying to outrun the avalanche and you cannot," a climber says. NEW: "I could hardly breathe, but I could stay until the avalanche was over," another says. "A lot of them are in pretty tough shape," says Jon Reiter, an American mountaineer at the base camp. "We're going to get these guys down the hill," Reiter says of the injured. Aftershocks continue to send snow and rocks down the mountainside.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will fight in Las Vegas on May 2. Tickets will go on sale after an agreement on allocation was reached for the highly-anticipated bout. The cheapest tickets for the bout are priced at $1,500 but demand for the fight is such that some seats could fetch as much as $11,000. Kenny Bayless has been named as the referee of next month's fight. The 64-year-old Nevada native has refereed five of Mayweather's bouts and seven ofPacquiao's.
St. Louis police have charged Ronald Williams, 21, with assault. A 15-year-old has also been arrested, according to authorities. The beating was caught on surveillance cameras and a passenger's cell phone camera. The victim, 43, said he was commuting home when a young black man asked to use his cell phone. He declined, and the man asked his opinion about the shooting of Michael Brown.
People are hanging out in public squares and at intersections to avoid rubble from buildings in Kathmandu. Temporary shelters have been put up, but very few -- 16 -- by the government. Food will become the biggest concern in the coming days, CNN's Ingrid Formanek says. People are beside themselves in shock.
Jon "Bones" Jones is the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion. He is wanted for "his possible involvement in a hit-and-run accident," Albuquerque police say. A pregnant woman in her 20s suffered minor injuries in the accident. Police say they can't confirm whether Jones was involved in the crash.
China's Ministry of Culture says stripteases undermine "the cultural value of the entertainment business" The ministry says it has investigated two separate incidents of "burlesque" and "striptease" shows. The dancers in the two cases were held in "administrative detention" following the two investigations, the report says.
"No punishment could ever be equal to the terrible effects of this crime on the survivors and the victims' families," defense attorney says. "We have seen more pain and more horror and more grief in this courtroom than any of you would have thought possible," he says. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, was convicted this month of all 30 counts against him.
For 25 years, Ali Addeh refugee camp has been a holding point for those fleeing into Djibouti, which borders Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia. For the camp's 10,000 residents, who mostly come from these countries, this is supposed to be just the first stop on their journey to resettlement through the United Nations. Many though say it's been years and they're tired of waiting.
NEW: "There are no words to do justice to the disappointment and heartbreak we are going through," his wife says. NEW: "It's tragic that he was killed the way he was," former U.S. Ambassador Dan Simpson says of Warren Weinstein. The 73-year-old American aid worker was killed in a drone strike in Pakistan, the White House says. He was abducted in 2011 from his home in Lahore, Parkistan, his family says.
From Friday to Monday, a total of 8,480 migrants were rescued, according to the Italian coast guard. Save the Children fears 400 migrants could be missing, citing testimony from survivors. The coast guard says it has not yet found evidence at sea to indicate a migrant boat carrying 550 capsized.
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Kathmandu, Nepal, less than 48 hours ago, killing more than 3,000 people. The death toll has now risen to more than 4,000, and the human cost is staggering. Residents are desperate to make it out to their stricken families, and discover their fate.
James Holmes is on trial for 165 counts, including murder and attempted murder charges. Twelve people were killed and 70 were injured in the July 20, 2012, shooting in Aurora, Colorado. CNN spoke with several people whose lives were changed because of the shooting. "I don't think the shooting has defined me as a person," says survivor Pierce O'Farrill.
Gunshots fired at rapper Lil Wayne's tour bus early Sunday in Atlanta. No one was injured in the shooting, and no arrests have been made, police say. Police are still looking for suspects. Lil Wayne was in Atlanta for a performance at Compound nightclub Saturday night.
India began planning a massive cross-border aid mission within hours of the first 7.8 magnitude quake. On Sunday alone, India delivered 187 tons of supplies, including 50 tons of water, 22 tons of food and 2 tons of medicine. Some might say India's friendship is a signal for the other big country that shares a border with Nepal: China.
NEW: "I want them all to go back home," says Rev. Jamal Bryant. "For us to come out of the burial and walk into this is absolutely inexcusable," he says. "I wish I had more parents that took charge of their kids out there tonight," says one man. "This is our community. We don't approve of what's happening," says a Baltimore community leader.
The woman is seen pulling her masked son away from a crowd, smacking him in the head repeatedly. The boy is dressed in dark pants and a black hoodie, with a dark backpack on. WMAR reports that the woman saw her son on television throwing rocks at police. Police Commissioner Anthony Batts thanked her in remarks to the media.
Irwin Horwitz, an associate professor at Texas A&M Galveston, says he will fail the entire class. "Enough was enough," Horwitz tells CNN affiliate KPRC. He says students spread hurtful rumors about him, his wife and colleagues. University officials say the department head will take over teaching the strategic management class.
Arthur Baldwin, 29, is an off-duty member of the Uniformed Division of the Secret Service. He is charged with first-degree attempted burglary, a felony, and one misdemeanor count for destruction of property. He has been placed on administrative leave and his security clearance has been suspended, Secret Service says.
NEW: Death toll climbs above 4,600 in Nepal, officials say, as rescue and relief efforts continue. Up to 200 people feared missing after landslide in popular trekking area north of Kathmandu, trekking association official says. More than a dozen funeral pyres burned Monday in the capital city of Nepal's capital. The death toll is expected to rise as more information emerges.
The main highway out of Kathmandu shows massive cracks, the tarmac torn apart by the force of Saturday's huge tremor. The main highway is bisected by gaping, half-meter (1.5 feet) fissures. It takes an age, though, picking our way along damaged roads to a small village community. Maili Tamang, 62, is alive, but surveys the desolation the quake has wreaked on her life.
Nigerian troops rescue 200 girls and 93 women from Boko Haram camps in Sambisa Forest, military says. No of the rescued girls have been identified thus far as among the missing Chibok girls, official says. Nigerian troops also capture and destroy three terrorist camps in the forest, armed forces say. Boko Haram has been kidnapping females for years and has hundreds in their custody.
The Nepali Pranksters were in the middle of shooting an episode for their hidden camera series. They kept the camera rolling for 18 minutes as they traversed the streets full of crying and shouting people. They found homes destroyed, where people were pulling survivors out from piles of rubble. They continued filming as they made their way to to the historic Dharahara tower.
South Korean Prime Minister Lee Wan-koo offers to resign amid growing political scandal. Lee will stay in his official role until South Korean President Park Geun-hye accepts his resignation. He has transferred his role of chairing Cabinet meetings to the deputy prime minister for the time being.
Robert Downey Jr. walked out of an interview with British journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy. Peter Bergen: Downey seemed to misunderstand that the interview format gives journalists the right to ask questions. He says Downey may be understandably tired of answering questions about his past, but his business is our business. Bergen says we tend to like to watch actors who seem like they want to be watched.
Sonit Awal was at home in Muldhoka, Bhaktapur, east of the capital Kathmandu, when the 7.8-magnitude quake struck. The house collapsed, burying the child, leaving his father frantically searching for him amid the rubble. Sonit's face was exposed during the whole ordeal, though a hooded top and shawl protected his head.
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont could make an announcement within days, reports CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson. Ohio Gov. John Kasich is more visible of late, and makes no secret of the fact that he thinks he is the most qualified. The GOP establishment is putting a priority on candidate recruitment and hoping to build on its 2014 successes.
The 10 were arrested in Swat, a district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an army spokesman says. Malala Yousafzai was shot in 2012 as she was traveling home on a school bus. She survived the attack and went on to become an even more vocal activist.
Residents of Melamchi, central Nepal, wave furiously as a relief flight passes overhead. The mission is only the third operation of its kind to reach the village since Saturday's 7.8-magnitude quake. More than 5,000 people were killed in the quake, which hit Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.
Thousands remain missing in Nepal after a devastating earthquake struck the region on Saturday. Many are Nepalese, Indian and Chinese residents, but a handful are adventurers, trekkers and vacationers. Technology has played a huge role in helping families share their worries, ask for help and search for their missing loved ones. The death toll in Nepal is rising; it has now surpassed more than 5,000.
Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's deaths will result in short to medium term frictions between Canberra and Jakarta at the highest levels. But the Australian public's view of Indonesia, and anger with its government, will take much longer to subside. Australia and Indonesia have a number of common interests that neither side can abandon. Australia will continue to work behind the scenes with Indonesia to stem the flow of illegal drug arrivals.
Many Australians are appalled by the brutal and pointless executions of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. The death penalty looks anachronistic and ineffective at the best of times, but to kill two people who had clearly made the most of their long periods of incarceration looks gratuitous and cruel. Australia's actions raise more general questions about the powers we give to states.
Baltimore police hand over files on Freddie Gray's death to prosecutors a day early. No reports will be made public, police commissioner says. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake: "It can't be the end. There's been no charges. There've been no trial. It cannot be theend" The Gray family understands the process and was warned at the outset to be patient, attorney says.
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of planning a Boston-style attack, police say. The suspected target, according to a terrorism researcher, was a bike race planned for Friday. The suspect had ties to radical Islamist circles in the Frankfurt area, Florian Flade says. The pipe bomb recovered by police appears to have similarities to devices built by Boston bombers.
NEW: U.S. team rescues 30 people, including three Americans, by helicopter from Bamboo Village. Pemba Tamang, 15, is pulled from the rubble of a multistory residential building in one of Kathmandu's hard-hit neighborhoods. The Nepalese rescuers had been working for five hours to locate Tamang after they heard his voice.
Marilyn Mosby is the youngest chief prosecutor of any major U.S. city in the United States. She will decide whether criminal charges should be filed against Baltimore police officers in Freddie Gray's death. Mosby, 35, comes from a long line of police officers, including her grandfather, four uncles and her mother. "She's a strong woman. She was built for this," her husband says.
Kim Bok-dong, 89, spent five years as a sex slave of the Japanese army, from 1940 onwards. She says she was locked in a room and forced to do things no teenage girl -- no woman -- should ever have to do. Kim is part of an NGO called the "Korean Council for the Women Drafted for Military Sexual Slavery by Japan" Critics say Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has not been vocal enough about the issue.
The walkout occurred Wednesday on the set of "The Ridiculous Six" near Las Vegas, New Mexico. The script called for native women's names such as "Beaver's Breath" and "No Bra," ICTMN reports. "Our dignity is not for sale," says one Native American actor. Sandler has not commented publicly on the walkout as of Friday.
David Rothkopf: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is scheduled to speak Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress. He says it's an opportunity for Abe to help along the economic centerpiece of the "pivot" to Asia. But the immediate battle in Congress is not over the TPP directly, he says, but something called trade promotion authority. Rothkapf: It's unlikely House Republicans will "go it alone" on the TPP without some Democratic buy-in.
U.S. military officer says militants currently have limited capability but are trying to recruit disillusioned Taliban in several areas around the country's east and south. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has termed the rise of ISIS in Afghanistan a "terrible threat" ISIS fighters in Afghanistan agreed to be filmed by a CNN cameraman parading their ISIS flags in a valley.
Gabriel Salvador is an actor who has appeared in "Bones" and "Blue Bloods" He helped set up a meeting between CBS CEO Les Moonves and Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach. Roach says Salvador "doesn't think he deserves a finder's fee" Promoter Bob Arum said Salvador "got his 10 minutes of fame"
"I'm not comfortable with it," Fulton County Superior Court Judge Jerry Baxter says of seven-year prison terms. Baxter had come under fire from some community leaders for giving prison sentences to eight teachers and administrators. They'd been accused of taking part in an effort to raise tests scores at struggling schools by erasing wrong answers.
Olivia Munn will play the telepathic Psylocke in "X-Men: Apocalypse" "Apocalypse" is currently in production for a summer 2016 release. Munn is repped by Creative Artists Agency and Atlas Artists. James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence also star.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is changing its uniform for command staff members. The change is part of an effort to ensure "accountability, professionalism and transparency," police say. The new color will be worn by majors, district commanders, deputy chiefs, assistant chiefs and the chief of police.
A wave of anti-immigrant violence has swept the country in recent days, leaving several dead. CNN spoke to several immigrants living and working in South Africa about the crisis. "I'm scared to go to town because I do not know when these people can attack and it's stressful," says one.
Photographer Laurence Rasti traveled from Geneva, Switzerland, to Denizli, Turkey, to photograph gay and lesbian refugees. "I couldn't understand that in Iran (homosexuality) isn't accepted," she says. She hopes the images will give back to each of these people the face that their country has "temporarily stolen"
"Avengers" actor Jeremy Renner was a guest on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" He sang Ed Sheeran parodies. Renner has starred in several films, including "The Hurt Locker," "American Hustle: and "Mission Impossible" The actor also has a secret super-talent for singing Ed Sheers.
Former rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight pleads not guilty to murder and other charges in January hit-and-run. His attorney asked the court to further reduce Knight's bail, now set at $10 million, but the judge denied the request. Knight faces up to life in prison if convicted. He is accused of running over the two men during an argument.
The nominations for the 69th Annual Tony Awards were announced Tuesday morning. Bruce Willis is set to make his Broadway debut in the upcoming play "Misery" Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming are set to host the ceremony on June 7. The full list of nominees is below.
Jared Leto's portrayal of the Joker in "Suicide Squad" is an internet sensation. The Oscar winner put on white makeup and a lot of tattoos to portray the Clown Prince of Crime. The memes started almost immediately. The movie is based on the DC Comics series and is set for release in August 2016.
Jay Z's new music streaming service, Tidal, launched last month. There's been chatter that the service is underwhelming. Jay Z's "stream of consciousness" tweets denying that were met with some derision. A Tidal Facts parody Twitter account was quickly created to offer some "facts" of its own.
Universal announced Thursday that the sequel to the box office blockbuster will hit theaters on Feb. 10, 2017. The third film in the series will debut Feb. 9, 2018. The news came one day after The Hollywood Reporter reported exclusively that the husband of EL James, author of the "Fifty Shades" trilogy, will write the script.
Sandra Bullock has been named the world's most beautiful woman of 2015. The 50-year-old actress says she's happy with who she is. She's the oldest woman to receive top honors in the history of the list. The cover story focuses on her home life with her son, Louis, 5.
Stephen Hawking has teamed up with Monty Python to recreate "Galaxy Song" from "The Meaning of Life" The 7-inch single will be available for sale on Record Store Day. It's not Hawking's first music gig; he's also featured on the Pink Floyd song "Talkin' Hawkin'"
Dzhokhar "Jahar" Tsarnaev's defense team is seeking to spare him from a death sentence for his part in the Boston Marathon bombings. The sentencing phase of the federal case will resume Monday. Tsarnaev was convicted April 8 on all 30 counts, including 17 that carry a possible death penalty. The defense portrayed Tamerlan as harsh, overbearing and bent on jihad.
As the world awaits the impending birth of William and Kate's second baby, names have become the topic of rampant speculation. Girls' names are causing the biggest stir, as there seems to be a belief that the couple are expecting a princess. If the assumptions are correct, she will be the first Princess of Cambridge born into the royal family in 182 years. William doesn't need to name his second-born child after his mother in order to honour her.
As the Great Kate Wait of 2015 drags on, bets on the arrival of a new baby a girl continue to be placed at a feverish rate. As with all things relating to the monarchy, there is also greater historical significance should a baby girl arrive. As the daughter of the second-in-line to the throne, her role will be significant. The birth of any baby is cause for celebration regardless of gender, race, religion or status.
Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force, led by General Qassem Suleimani, is already training, advising and supporting Iraqi Shia militias in their fight against ISIS. The U.S., which is leading the air campaign against ISIS in Iraq, has denied any direct coordination with Iran. Iranians believe air strikes against ISIS are not effective, and feel that the U.s. and its allies are not trying seriously enough to defeat the group.
Linda Thompson says she would not have married Jenner if she had known about his "gender issue" when they first met. The two met in 1979 at a celebrity tennis tournament at the Playboy Mansion. The Olympic gold medalist and "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star said he has the "soul of a female" Thompson: "I'm so grateful to God, the universe and Bruce that I didn't know"
Sen. Bernie Sanders is running for president, but he's a long shot to win, says Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy. Leahy: Bernie is an authentic voice who speaks without fear, and nobody should underestimate him. He says he's not a Democrat; he's an independent, but votes with the Democrats on major issues. Leahyer: He's a strong supporter of Vermont's hunting culture, much to the annoyance of many on the left.
LZ Granderson: The Miami riots of 1980 were the first major "race riots" since the 1960s. He says the immediate catalysts for the waves of riots were police action, or, more specifically, perceived unjust police action. LZ: Riots played a role in advancing the civil rights agenda by galvanizing local and national leaders to address the causes. L Z: This is a time for our civil rights leaders to work with local, national government to address causes of riots.
Julian Zelizer: It's time for liberals to look local. He says the odds of Congress passing another New Deal or Great Society are minimal. But at the state and local level, the story has been much different, he says. Zelizer says New York City, New Orleans, Detroit, Vermont, Oregon, Washington have taken lead on eco-friendly policies. Many liberal Democrats are uneasy about embracing this trend.
Survivors gathered wherever they could find open space -- fields, private compounds, empty roadside lots. In Chhauni, an ice cream seller ran double-time with his cart, while his radio relayed the latest. People gathered mostly in the middle of crossroads, on traffic islands and around metal pulpits. The Kasthamandap temple had caved in.
Fabien Le Coq's photo series "Treesome" is an embodiment of his unique way of interacting with the world around him. The series, shot between 2012 and 2014, reflects his travels through his native France and countries in Central America and Asia. The images are soothing and repetitive; each tree is photographed from the bottom looking up.
The FBI's goal is to prevent "homegrown attacks" before they happen. The FBI is often successful, but every once in a while, the suspects get away. Cheri Laverne Dalton is wanted for her alleged involvement in the Brinks Armored Car robbery in 1981. Leo Frederick Burt was part of a group that bombed a building at the University of Wisconsin in 1970.
Mui Thomas was born with Harlequin ichthyosis, which means her skin is extremely thick, dry and flaky. The 22-year-old has a full-time job, plays sport and is embarking on a career as a public speaker. She's thought to be the fourth oldest person alive with the rare skin condition.
Hundreds of decomposed corpses were discovered buried in shallow graves in the streets of Damasak. The town had recently been freed from the Boko Haram terror group in a joint Nigerian-Chadian military operation. The victims included men, women and children murdered by Boko Haram when they seized the area in November.
April 27 is celebrated as Freedom Day in South Africa. The day marks the start of a free South Africa after the fall of apartheid. People across the country and beyond took to Twitter to celebrate this year's event. This year's celebrations come against the backdrop of a spate of anti-immigrant attacks.
Libyan army head Gen. Khalifa Haftar says Libyan authorities were not consulted. He says Libya will not cooperate with any EU military intervention to stem the flow of undocumented migrants. The EU is struggling to cope with an increasing number of people crowding into unseaworthy boats and trying to reach European shores.
Prosecutor Javier de Luca dismisses allegations that President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner tried to cover up Iran's involvement in a 1994 bombing. The original prosecutor who brought the allegations was found dead in January. The 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires is the deadliest terror attack in Argentina's history.
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, was once known as the murder capital of the world. At the height of cartel violence in 2010, the city averaged 8.5 killings per day. Now, officials say the city is much safer, and plans are underway to lure foreign tourists and investors back.
Shinzo Abe missed a great opportunity to dispel worries and tensions he raises with his revisionist views on history. Abe has been evasive and ambiguous about embracing responsibility for Japan's wartime actions in Asia. This "Abenesia" is harmful to Japan's international image, riles China and South Korea and undermines bilateral security agenda. Abe's stance on history is a factor in hindering trilateral security cooperation with South Korea.
NEW: The spacecraft will re-enter the Earth's atmosphere between May 5 and May 7, Roscosmos says. NEW: The Progress vehicle does not present any danger to the International Space Station. The Russian space agency says it is working on its next supply flight to the ISS. The ship is carrying more than 3 tons of food, fuel, oxygen, spare parts and equipment.
13,000 personnel from 14 countries operating more than 50 ships and submarines as well as 70 aircraft. NATO says the planning started long before Russia began behaving as an adversary. CNN was invited to spend a day aboard one of the vessels taking part -- the U.S. Navy's guided missile cruiser USS Vicksburg.
Airstrikes were carried out in the occupied Golan Heights against four militants who crossed into the area from Syria. Three of the alleged attackers were killed, Israeli media reported. It was not immediately known to what militant group the men belonged. The Golan is regarded internationally as occupied territory despite Israeli governmental control.
Jean Nidetch started Weight Watchers in her Queens, New York, living room in 1961. Nidetch's guiding philosophy: "It's choice -- not chance -- that determines your destiny" She lost 72 pounds and inspired millions more to shed pounds too. "It is our honor and responsibility to carry on her legacy to help more people," CEO says.
5-year-old Doberman pincher Mocha ate three watch heads, three leather straps and three screws. Owner: "It just looked like a Christmas tree and I almost threw up" Dobermans are known to eat anything with a scent associated with food, and they go for it, breeder says.
Mary Doyle Keefe was the model for Norman Rockwell's "Rosie the Riveter" The 92-year-old died this week at her home in Simsbury, Connecticut. She was transformed into the iconic character by Rockwell in 1943. Keefe said in 2012 that Rockwell " embellished Rosie's body"
Anamarie Shreeves, 26, lives a zero-waste life and creates almost no waste. She composts, makes her own shampoo, toothpaste and even uses reusable feminine products. She packs her bags every day with a cup to drink out of, a metal tin and a reusable fork and knife. The key to making it work is an enormous amount of preparation.
Cheryl's birthday challenge was meant to test the better high-school students competing in the Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad. Some are even saying it's the math equivalent of the "What color is the dress" debate. The puzzling problem went viral after Singapore television host Kenneth Kong posted it to Facebook.
Kate Parker's series, "Strong is the New Pretty," captures her daughters as they are. The project started as a way to expand her knowledge of lighting and composition. She hopes the project inspires parents to find their own creative ways to capture their children's lives. "I want to capture them before they lose that sense of 'I'm so awesome,' " she says.
Chief Justice John Roberts has a solid conservative record and would seem an unlikely vote to support a constitutional right to same-sex marriage. He dissented in United States v. Windsor, a landmark case in which a narrowly divided court struck down a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act. Conservatives hope that Roberts will see his legacy as ensuring that the issue gets decided by the people.
Geophysicists have long monitored how fast the Earth's plates are moving, and we know that the subcontinent of India is being driven slowly but surely underneath Nepal and Tibet. Over millions of years, the squeezing has crushed the Himalayas like a concertina, raising mountains to heights of several miles. Saturday's slip took place over an area about 1,000 to 2,000 square miles over a zone spanning Kathmandu.
Powers died April 6 in New Bedford, Mass., his family announced. No cause of death was revealed. He played Keith Anderson on the final season of "Good Times" from 1978 to 1979. He also had a regular role as "Moochie" on the CBS detective drama show, Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer.
"Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt & Coloring Book" is now at No. 3 on Amazon's bestselling books list. "The Mindfulness Colouring Book: Anti-stress Art Therapy for Busy People" by Emma Farrarons (No. 8 on Amazon UK) is No. 8. "I'm a grown-up, but I still love coloring books," novelist Matt Cain proclaimed in a piece for The Guardian.
Heavy drinking among Americans rose 17.2 percent between 2005 and 2012, according to a new study. The increase is largely due to rising rates of binge drinking among women, the study says. The study is the first to track adult drinking patterns at the county level. In 2012, 8 percent of Americans were considered heavy drinkers and 18 percent were binge drinkers.
Cassandra C., 17, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in September. She ran away in an effort to discontinue chemo, claiming she did not want to be treated. A judge ordered her into custody of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families in December. She has been living at Connecticut Children's Medical Center since then.
Jordan Spieth demonstrated optimal movement in two key areas that enhance swing power and fluid control while decreasing the risk of back and knee injuries. Spieth did it while maintaining a stable low back and integrated core strength as the foundation for expressing his swing mobility. Try these three yoga-based moves with your PGA clients to address the key areas of the swing.
Roseanne Barr said she suffers from macular degeneration and glaucoma. The actress said smoking marijuana is "good medicine" for relieving the pressure in her eyes. Doctors have not given Barr a definitive timeline on when she can expect to lose all visibility. Barr attended the Tribeca Film Festival in support of her documentary "Roseanne for President!"
 acetaminophen is the main ingredient in Tylenol, most forms of Midol and more than 600 other medicines. The drug reduces not only pain but pleasure, as well, according to an Ohio State University study. About 23% of American adults -- or 52 million people -- use the drug each week. The researchers tested their thesis by showing 82 college students 40 photographs.
Roseanne Barr has macular degeneration and glaucoma, two eye diseases that get progressively worse over time. The risk for both diseases goes up for everyone after age 60, with some people at higher risk in their 40s. Certain people are genetically predisposed to these diseases, so Barr may simply be prone to both. There is no cure for either disease, but there are treatments that may delay the progression.
Hawaii's legislature passed a bill raising the minimum legal age to buy tobacco or e-cigarettes to 21. The bill will now go before Gov. David Ige, whose signature would make it law as of January 1, 2016. Forty-six U.S. states permit the sale of tobacco to anyone 18 or older, while Alabama, Alaska, New Jersey and Utah require customers to be 19.
142 people have tested positive for HIV, with 136 confirmed cases and six more with preliminary positive test results. This is a huge number of cases for an area that has a population of only a few thousand people. The outbreak has spread among users of a prescription opioid called Opana. Health leaders worry about the spread of HIV and other diseases as the number of IV drug users grows.
16 states in the U.S. have seen cases of bird flu since mid-December. The risk to humans is low, says the CDC. The virus does not spread through people eating chickens or eggs. Iowa has about 60 million laying hens, the top egg producer in the country. The USDA is working on a vaccine.
Many of Nepal's most renowned pagodas in and around Kathmandu crumbled into rubble-covered stumps. The worst architectural losses have included the majestic Shiva temple pagoda and its twin, the Narayan temple Pagoda. Other famous places of Hindu and Buddhist worship, including the hilltop Swayambhunath temple, are still standing. The Boudhanath Stupa is prized by Tibetan Buddhist refugees who have fled China.
Susie Clark found a 3.69-carat white, teardrop-shaped diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. It's the 122nd diamond found at the state park so far this year. Visitors get to keep what they find at the 37.5-acre search field, named for an ancient eruption.
Frida Ghitis: Some blame President Obama for racial tension in U.S. as if March on Washington scrubbed away effects of inequality. She says it's more convenient to say violence began when rioters threw bricks at police and not when police began terrorizing residents. Ghitis says only 34% of black children live in a two-family household today, and I do believe that is a problem. She asks: How can there be peace when the average white household has 13 times the wealth of its black counterpart?
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un cancels trip to Moscow to mark 70th anniversary of end of World War II in Europe. It was to have been Kim's first official international trip since he came to power in 2011 following his father's death. North Korea has been mostly out of the news in recent months, partly because so many other crises have pushed it out of headlines. But that doesn't mean tensions have eased, and North Korea may have restarted its nuclear reactor.
Photographer Ken Hermann visited Malik Ghat, a wholesale flower market in Kolkata, India, for his project "Flower Man" The project is a series of portraits that casts light upon the people behind the petals. Hermann spent 10 days at the market for the project, which was shot by the Hooghly River. He says he wanted to take portraits of the sellers, but none of the female sellers wanted to be photographed.
Lewis Hamilton wins Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. Reigning world champion takes his 35th grand prix win. Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg finishes second. Rosberg unhappy with Hamilton's driving after claiming he ruined his race by driving slowly. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel finishes third, four points ahead of Hamilton.
Irwin Horwitz, a professor at Texas A&M University Galveston, threatened to fail his entire class. He accused them of "backstabbing, game playing, cheating, lying, fighting" The story went viral, and Horwitz was thrust into a spotlight that neither he nor his employer had asked for. He stands by his tough stance; there was an issue of competency and professionalism that had to be addressed.
Aiko Chihira is an android manufactured by Toshiba, designed to look and move like a real person. A growing number of Japanese businesses are testing out robots as a possible solution to the country's shrinking workforce. Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ is trying out "Nao," a customer service robot that answers basic questions.
Joni Mitchell was taken to UCLA Medical Center a month ago after being found unconscious in her home. She remains at the hospital, according to Leslie Morris' court petition filed April 28. Morris is described as Mitchell's friend of more than 44 years in the legal documents. A doctor's capacity declaration says Mitchell will likely be unable to attend court hearings for four to six months.
Richard Dysart, 86, died of cancer at his home in Santa Monica, California, his wife says. He was best known for his role as Leland McKenzie on "L.A. Law" He also won a Drama Desk award for playing coach in Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "That Championship Season"
E! will air a documentary series about Bruce Jenner's transition from male to female. The eight-part, one-hour series is set to premiere July 26. Jenner recently went public with the fact that he is transgender. He is already being hailed for bringing attention to the transgender community. He has six biological kids with former wives Chrystie Scott, Linda Thompson and Kris Jenner.
The term appears to be a reference to 2013's "The Purge" and its sequel, "ThePurge: Anarchy" In the movies, people barricade themselves in their homes at night while gangs of violent "purgers" roam the streets. The government markets the sanctioned mayhem as a catharsis that reduces crime on the other 364 days of the year.
One of the biggest challenges in Nepal is reaching affected people in remote mountainous areas. Many of the damaged villages are not accessible by roads. To fly to most remote places from Gorkha takes about 30 minutes, five days on foot. Helicopters operated by Nepalese military bring tents, tarps, blankets, food and baby supplies.
David Rothkopf: President Obama refuses to look with clear eyes at the chief security challenges of the 21st century. He says the Arab Spring-era policies of a Nobel Peace Prize recipient accommodated transition of Syria into world's newest jihad theater. Rothkapf: The body count will continue to grow in the places where these groups can generate buy-in for their agendas. Neither the United States nor our Western allies are immune to this cancer, he says.
Tanka Maya Sitoula, 40, was trapped for 36 hours in a room on the ground floor of a collapsed building in Kathmandu, Nepal. She was rescued by an Indian rescue team after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Saturday. Her husband says he called out for help for hours after the quake, as he could hear her shouting.
Freddie Gray was arrested by Baltimore police on the morning of April 12 without incident, police say. Less than an hour after he was detained, officers transporting him called for a medic. He subsequently slipped into a coma, dying a week after his initial arrest. An autopsy on Gray's body was done on Monday, according to police.
Julian Zelizer: Corinthian's decision to shut down 28 campuses is a positive development in the fight against for-profit colleges. He says Corinthian is one of the worst of the "predator colleges" -- schools that saddle students with high amounts of debt. We can't afford to continue funding for-profits, which get 86% of their funding from federal student loan money, he says. Zelizer says the real-life misery caused by predatory colleges is painful to hear.
Cecily Strong hosted C-SPAN's live telecast of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. David Bianculli says it was not Strong's finest hour, but the event was a great exercise in tolerance and good humor. He says it's hard not to think of this particular Beltway-meets-showbiz event as a wonderfully American exercise inolerance. Bianco: Keegan-Michael Key's "anger translator" was a clever surprise, and the crowd reacted with surprising enthusiasm.
Peter Schweizer's new book "Clinton Cash" will raise questions about foreign donors to Clinton charities. Julian Zelizer: Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign is likely to face questions about the book. He says it's legitimate to ask whether the donation from Canada directly or indirectly influenced the State Department's analysis. But until and unless a smoking gun appears in the form of a clear exchange of money for favors, it's hard to say what's wrong, he says. Zelizer says the Clinton foundations have been an administrative and financial quagmire.
CNN analysis of passenger property loss claims filed with the TSA from 2010 to 2014 shows 30,621 claims of missing valuables, mostly packed in checked luggage. John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York topped the list of airports with the most claims of thefts from luggage, followed by Los Angeles International, Orlando International and Miami International.
"We were informed of the decision via diplomatic channels," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says. The visit was highly anticipated because it would have marked Kim's first official foreign trip since inheriting the leadership of North Korea. He was to have met with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of the May visit to coincide with Victory Day.
Christopher Scarver was sentenced to two life terms in prison for killing Jeffrey Dahmer in 1994. He says Dahmer would leave fake limbs around the prison where others would find them. "He crossed the line with some people -- prisoners, prison staff," Scarver says. Dahmer's former prison minister says the convict would make jokes about this cannibalistic past.
Volvo says it will begin exporting vehicles made in a factory in southwest China to the United States next month. It will be the first time Chinese-built passenger cars will roll into American showrooms. China surpassed the U.S. as the largest market for car sales globally in 2009. But until now those cars have been sold almost exclusively in China.
Shanghai, like many large Chinese cities, rations license plates as it looks for a solution to its gridlocked roads and polluted skies. To register for a license plate auction, prospective car buyers must put down a deposit in exchange for disc containing software they can use to bid online. Each month there are around 10,000 license plates available.
NEW: "There is still smoke on and off, but nothing so dramatic (as before)," a witness says. NEW: About 1,500 people are evacuated, and "contingency plans are operating," CNN Chile reports. The explosion produced an extensive plume, but it was also described as smaller than the eruptions on April 22 and April 23. A 20-kilometer (12-mile) exclusion zone has been established around the crater. The last major eruption was in 1962.
Venezuelan native Maickel Melamed is battling muscular dystrophy. The 39-year-old completed the 26.2-mile race just before 5 a.m. Tuesday. He is one of about 30,000 participants in this year's Boston Marathon. His perseverance was celebrated by crowds at the finish line.
Google's real-time traffic app, Waze, uses GPS navigation and crowdsourcing to alert users to traffic jams, accidents, stalled cars. The app's "traffic cop" feature lets users pinpoint the location of police officers in the field. Google says the app "is all about contributing to the 'common good' out there on the road," but risks far outweigh the benefits.
Andrew Lesnie won his Oscar for his work on the first of the fabled "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "The Fellowship of the Ring" The cinematographer recently polished off The Water Diviner, the directorial debut of Russell Crowe. Lesnie's impressive body of work also includes the post-apocalyptic science fiction film "I Am Legend"
Lois Lilienstein, co-star of "Sharon, Lois & Bram's Elephant Show," has died aged 78. Her son says she died from a rare form of cancer first diagnosed last October. The show ran on CBC in Canada from 1984 to 1989, before continuing on Nickelodeon stateside until 1995.
"Just Got Paid" was a No. 1 hit on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart and earned Kemp a Grammy nomination. Kemp was scheduled to perform on the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage Cruise. The singer is believed to have drowned at a beach in Montego Bay on Thursday, police say.
"When a Man Loves a Woman" became a cornerstone of soul music. Percy Sledge died of natural causes in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a coroner says. He had been in hospice care for cancer. Sledge was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. His death was followed by that of another '60s soul legend, Ben E. King.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel announce the arrival of their son. Silas Randall Timberlake was the middle name of Timberlake's maternal grandfather Bill Bomar. The couple announced the pregnancy in January. It is the first baby for both of the celebrity couple, who have been married since 2006.
"The Unauthorized Full House Story" will be Lifetime's follow-up to its "Unauthorized Saved By the Bell" TV movie. It will look at the rise of the cast, including John Stamos, Bob Saget and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Casting will begin immediately. An air date has yet to be determined.
"Avengers: Age of Ultron" picks up where last year's "Captain America: Winter Soldier" left off. Director Joss Whedon mixes some brooding down-time in with the abundant spectacle. The climax and resolution could have been worked out in more complex, less rote ways. Ultron is a cool and sophisticated creation; what he lacks, of course, is a heart.
"Furious 7" is the seventh installment of the "Fast and Furious" franchise. The film is the first to be released in the wake of Paul Walker's death. Critics say the film is "the best F&F by far" The film opens Friday in U.S. theaters.
Michelle Keegan is named the sexiest woman in the world by British men's magazine FHM. The 27-year-old actress is best known for her roles on "Ordinary Lies" and "Coronation Street" She is followed by Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton and Caroline Flack. Sandra Bullock doesn't appear on the list.
The USS Independence was scuttled in January 1951 during weapons testing near California's Farallon Islands. It survived a Japanese torpedo strike and was a massive guinea pig for two atomic bomb blasts. NOAA's survey of the 623-foot-long, 11,000-ton carrier was conducted by an underwater drone. "After 64 years on the seafloor, Independence sits on the bottom as if ready to launch its planes," mission leader says.
New Consumer Reports study compares award-seat availability for the five biggest U.S. airlines on domestic routes. Southwest Airlines offered the most award tickets, 11.9 million, and the highest percentage of award tickets. JetBlue offered the lowest percentage of awards tickets and the fewest. Southwest had the highest customer satisfaction score.
David Rothkopf: Loretta Lynch's first job as attorney general will be to create muscular federal response to police violence. He says she must make clear that the Justice Department intends to crack down on police abuse. He asks if she will use the power to withhold federal funds from local police departments that abuse their power. He notes that the Obama administration has sued local departments 15 times -- more than either the Clinton or Bush administrations. Rothkapf: She should use that power to curb abuses and calm unrest in cities like Baltimore.
Alondra Luna Nuñez, 14, was taken from her middle school in Guanajuato, central Mexico, on Friday. She was believed to be the daughter of a Mexican national living in Houston. A woman in Houston claimed in a 2007 petition that her daughter had been illegally taken to Mexico by her biological father. A judge asked Interpol to intervene to make the girl appear at a hearing in which the court would confirm her identity.
Frida Ghitis: The best part of the Supreme Court oral arguments about marriage equality was when Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg alluded to S&M. She says Ginsburg talked about how the institution of marriage has already changed from long ago, when it was "a dominant and a subordinate relationship" She says Clarence Thomas didn't ask a question, and the court seems to have increasingly become a place for partisan theatrics. Ghitis says marriage equality arguments seemed even more shaped by politics than the law.
Koch Brothers, Walmart, Target and others are adopting or advocating for hiring practices that open up work opportunities for people with convictions. Ruben Navarrette: It's time for President Obama to lead the way and embrace fair-chance hiring of people with records. He says criminal justice policies disproportionately impact African-Americans, who are incarcerated at a rate six times that of whites. Obama administration should ensure that the federal government does not continue to erect unfair barriers, he says.
Tennis legend Andy Murray marries long-term girlfriend Kim Sears in Dunblane, Scotland on Saturday. The wedding was dubbed "the royal wedding of Scotland" by the town's residents. The couple met at the U.S. Open in 2005 and got engaged in November last year. Murray returns to action at the Australian Open next week.
Amanda Curtis snapped a picture of four rainbows in the early morning sky on Tuesday. She posted the picture to Twitter, and within a few hours, it had already received hundreds of retweets. "It's been surreal I feel like we're breaking the Internet but in a really great way," she says.
Gulnaz was raped by her cousin's husband when she was 16. She was jailed for adultery as her attacker was married, but was pardoned by presidential decree. After her release from prison, she was pressured to marry her attacker. She says she was told by her relatives to make up the allegations. "When we get a bad name, we prefer death to living with that name in society"
Kabul is a city transformed, swollen in size but shrunken in scope, anxiously awaiting what comes next. Its population is five times what it was when NATO arrived here, even by the most conservative estimates. Vast supply chains once kept 120,000 troops fed and watered, now the bases are gone, and the trucks that once supplied millions sit still. The U.S. Embassy and NATO declined to comment.
Photographer Simon Brann Thorpe's project "Toy Soldiers" captures soldiers in the desert of Western Sahara. The soldiers are with the Polisario Front, an independence movement that has been clashing with Morocco over the region since the 1970s. Thorpe hopes his images will raise questions on "how images of war (will) be consumed in the future"
Attorney for Freddie Gray's family alleges that police are involved in a cover-up. "We believe the police are keeping the circumstances of Freddie's death secret until they develop a version of events that will absolve them of all responsibility," he says. Police have not released the incident report, nor have they released the names of officers involved.
Toya Graham says her son was "embarrassing himself" by wearing a mask and hoodie. "I wasn't there to be recorded. I was there to get my child," she tells CNN's Anderson Cooper. "She didn't want me to get in trouble (with the) law," Michael Singleton says. "It wasn't to embarrass me, but because she cared," he says.
NEW: Deliberations resume after a day of deliberations. Pedro Hernandez is charged with two counts of second-degree murder in the 1979 death of Etan Patz. The 6-year-old boy's disappearance sparked an era of heightened awareness of crimes against children. Etan's parents have waited more than 35 years for justice in their son's case.
James Holmes is accused of killing 12 people and injuring or maiming 70 others at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. He says he was insane at the time of the shootings, and that is his legal defense and court plea. Prosecutors aren't swayed and will seek the death penalty. Opening statements in his trial are scheduled to begin Monday.
Manny Pacquiao's fight with Floyd Mayweather won't "save" boxing, says John Avlon. Avlon: The sport has fallen precipitously since its 20th century heyday. He says we're drawn to prizefights less to revel in what's dark and nasty in human nature than to honor what's good and noble. A fight is drama sweated down to the bones, with everything noble and ugly on display, Avlon says. The UFC has grown from a freaky-violent carny sideshow into a mainstream sport.
NEW: "A mass grave is being created in the Mediterranean Sea and European policies are responsible," Doctors Without Borders president says. NEW: The group's president compares the high number of deaths to "figures from a war zone" A Bangladeshi migrant gives new details about what may have happened aboard the boat, prosecutors say. The boat capsized after sending out a distress call in the dark of night Saturday after days at sea.
Japan's space agency announced this week that the country would put an unmanned rover on the surface of the moon by 2018. The move could be seen as Japan's attempt to play catchup to its Asian neighbors China and India. The mission is expected to be used to perfect soft-landing technologies, which could be utilized in future, manned expeditions to the moon.
U.S. warships are being deployed to monitor ships traveling from Iran that could be trafficking arms to Houthi rebels in Yemen. The move is also meant to reassure allies in the region, a Pentagon spokesman says. President Obama says the United States has been clear in its messages to Tehran on sending weapons to Yemen.
Prosperity gospel pastor Creflo Dollar responds to critics of his campaign to buy a Gulfstream G650. The Atlanta-area pastor says the devil is trying to discredit him in regards to the campaign. In March, he asked for $300 from 200,000 people globally to help buy the luxury jet. "I'm on my sabbatical, and the enemy's tried to discredit me," Dollar says in the video.
President Obama spoke at a roundtable discussion on climate change at Washington's Howard University on Tuesday. John Sutter asks him about the science behind climate change and public health. He says Obama reframes the discussion around climate change as a public health issue that affects all of us. Sutter: The average American can also do their part to reduce their own carbon footprint. Obama says he's not worried about Supreme Court challenge to Affordable Care Act.
Four Turkish soldiers also were wounded in the fighting in Agri, the military says. The Kurdish separatists opened fire from a long distance, CNN Turk reports. Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu condemns the violence. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls it an attempt to "intervene in the resolution process with the Kurds"
Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are awaiting death by firing squad on Indonesia's "execution island" for their role in a failed 2005 heroin smuggling plot. Lawyers for the pair had argued that President Joko Widodo had failed to individually consider their cases. The Bali Nine were arrested after Indonesian police received a tip from Australian Federal Police.
A bus collided with a fuel tanker in southern Morocco on Friday, state and local media report. The accident caused a fire that hollowed out the bus, leaving little more than its frame, videos show. The dead included athletes traveling for a sporting competition, an eyewitness tells 2M TV.
Scientists say Yellowstone's magma reserves are many magnitudes greater than previously thought. Underneath the national park's attractions and walking paths is enough hot rock to fill the Grand Canyon 14 times over. Most of it is in a newly discovered magma reservoir, which lies on top of a magma chamber. An eruption in the next few thousand years is extremely unlikely, the USGS says.
Marleni Olivo threw a mango at Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and hit him in the head with it. She had written her name and phone number on the fruit. In a video, Maduro calmly picks up the mango and holds it up to the crowd. He says Olivo will get an apartment in return for her gesture.
Six survivors of the Paris kosher supermarket siege in January are suing a French media outlet. The media outlet, CNN affiliate BFMTV, is accused of endangering the lives of the hostages. Gunman Amedy Coulibaly stormed the Hyper Cacher Jewish supermarket on January 9, killing four people and taking others hostage.
The helicopter crashed near Kampung Pasir Baru in Semenyih, at 4:55 p.m. Saturday. The helicopter's flight recorder has been found in good condition, state news agency Bernama reports. The victims were Azlin Alias, who worked on the prime minister's staff, and Jamaluddin Jarjis, former Malaysian ambassador to the U.S.
Ben Affleck's great-great-great grandfather was a slave owner in the mid-1800's. Ben Affleck asked producers of a PBS show to remove any reference to the ancestor in an episode. Julian Zelizer: Who in their right mind would want to be tarnished by the sins of an ancestor you had no connection to. He says the show's producer, Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., apparently acquiesced to the request. Zelizer says PBS has launched an internal review to determine if the show violated its own editorial standards.
Frida Ghitis: U.S. drone strike killed Warren Weinstein and Giovanni Lo Porto, two aid workers held hostage by Al Qaeda. She says there is a long history of rogue regimes seizing hostages to extract concessions, humiliate the U.N. or signal unease. Iran's current hostage-taking may pale in comparison, she says, but it's part of a consistent pattern. Ghitis says North Korea's hostage crisis in 2012 derailed Obama's efforts to hold North Korea accountable.
The Slants, an Asian-American band from Portland, Oregon, sought to protect its name. Peter Bergen: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office said "Slant" was disparaging to Asians. He says this is not the first time that someone has "taken back" a marginalizing term in a trademark fight. Bergen says the ruling gets the First Amendment wrong, and it's unprincipled.
Nick Loeb says he filed a complaint against Sofia Vergara to prevent her from destroying their embryos. He says he believes "life begins at fertilization" and wants to implant the embryos in a surrogate and bring them to term. The case has led to questions about who has the right to embryos.
Yemeni city of Aden is gripped by fear, desperation and want. Saudi Arabia began airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen three weeks ago Thursday. Aden remains a city not fully in the hands of rebels or forces loyal to ousted government of President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi. The Houthis forced Hadi from power in January.
Alaska Airlines Flight 448 was bound for Los Angeles when it returned to Seattle. Upon landing, a ramp agent was discovered inside the front cargo hold. The agent told authorities he had fallen asleep, the airline says. The plane was only in the air for 14 minutes, Alaska Airlines says.
NEW: "This is indeed a sad day for Wayne Community College and this close family and community," school president says. The gunman remains at large, police say. The victim, Ron Lane, was a longtime employee at the school in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The suspect, 20-year-old Kenneth Morgan Stancil III, worked at one time for the victim, authorities say.
Smugglers lure Arab and African migrants by offering discounts to get onto overcrowded ships if people bring more passengers. An estimated 1,600 migrants have died so far this year on the dangerous Mediterranean crossing, but still more wait to try to reach Europe. CNN's producer was introduced to a Senegalese and Malian smuggler by an intermediary in Tripoli.
Hungarian architect Matyas Gutai has developed a house that uses water to keep a house at a comfortable temperature. The house is able to reheat itself, when its hot excess heat is stored either in the foundations of the building or in external storage, to be brought back to the walls when the temperature drops. The prototype house is only a small space (eight square meters in total) but it demonstrates the power of this new technology.
The fishing boat had been seized hours earlier by gunmen off the coast of Sicily, the Italian military says. The boat, named Airone, was intercepted some 90 kilometers (56 miles) from the Libyan port of Misrata. Italy is a major gateway to Europe for migrants from North Africa. Italy registered more than 10,000 migrants in the first three months of 2015.
Netflix has ordered up a reunion special and a spinoff series called "Fuller House" The show will feature Candace Cameron Bure, who played eldest daughter D.J. Tanner in the original series. Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber will both return for the new series. The show starts with Tanner -- now named Tanner-Fuller (get it ... Fuller?)
NEW: "Playing in front of a empty house makes no sense," former White Sox star Frank Thomas tweets. Wednesday's game is scheduled to begin at 2:05 p.m. ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The game follows postponements of Monday's and Tuesday's games against the White Sox. A source tells CNN the league is not aware of any prior closed-door games in major league history. Baltimore mayor: "We're a sports town. We love our O's"
NEW: Five airstrikes target a weapons depot in Taiz, two Taiz security officials say. Houthi rebels call for peace talks, but only after a "complete halt of attacks," a Houthi spokesman says. The Houthis release Yemeni Defense Minister Mahmoud al-Subaihi in Sanaa, a senior Saudi source says. U.S. drone strikes kill six suspected al Qaeda militants in Mukalla, Yemen, on Wednesday.
Wisconsin rallies from a 60-56 deficit to beat Kentucky 71-64 in the Final Four. The Badgers will play Duke in Monday night's title game. The Blue Devils beat Michigan State 81-61 in the first contest of the night. Duke's Jahlil Okafor and Justise Winslow lead the way with 19 points each.
Jerome R. Hunt, 54, of Hayward, California, climbed the fence on the south side of the White House complex about 10:25 p.m. Sunday. The package was being examined and later deemed to be harmless, a Secret Service source says. Hunt is in custody and charges are pending, Secret Service says.
Mayor Rawlings-Blake: "I wanted to clarify my comments on 'thugs' " Baltimore City Councilman Carl Stokes: "These are not thugs, these are upset and frustrated children" Rev. Jamal Bryant: "Thugs' is the 21st century word for the n-word" Rapper Slim Thug: "His struggles continue to continue through a person who has gone through a struggle"
Judge Jeffrey Sutton penned the only recent appellate court decision to uphold state bans on same-sex marriage. His opinion, issued in November, goes up against an avalanche of judicial rulings striking down such bans. Critics call the opinion an outlier and don't believe it will carry much weight, considering the number of courts that have overturned bans.
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini said foreigners "should pack their bags and go" because they are taking jobs from citizens. His office has denied he made the comments, saying journalists misquoted him. The United Nations said the attacks started in March after a labor dispute between citizens and foreign workers. The nation has about 2 million documented and undocumented immigrants, about 4% of the total population.
Mohamed Mohamud is "credited with having an extensive terrorist network within Kenya," ministry document says. Al-Shabaab, an al Qaeda-linked militant group based in Somalia, took responsibility for the attack, the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi says. The Kenyan government offers a reward of 20 million Kenyan shillings, about $215,000.
Frida Ghitis: Freddie Gray's death raises questions about police use of force in Baltimore. She says the charging document in the case gives us more information than the now-viral video of the arrest. She asks: Can the police stop you if all you do is run from them when you see them? She says having grounds to stop is not the same as having probable cause to make an arrest. Ghitis says the case raises at least three legal issues.
NEW: A U.S. official had just met with the governor of Nangarhar province when gunfire erupted. NEW: The incident occurred in the city of Jalalabad, an Afghan police chief says. An Afghan soldier was killed and another was injured in a subsequent exchange of gunfire, he says. Other troops were injured in the attack, an official says, speaking on condition of anonymity.
New Belgium and Ben & Jerry's are teaming up on a beer inspired by ice cream. The beer is set to hit shelves in the fall. Both companies have a history of social activism, and the new project will be no different, they say. New Belgium supports sustainable agriculture, climate change and other initiatives.
Suzanne Crough played youngest daughter Tracy on the '70s musical sitcom "The Partridge Family" Tracy played tambourine and percussion in the traveling band. Crough also starred in the TV series "Mulligan's Stew" and had spots on other series. She appeared in a reunion on "Today" in 2010.
Cissy Houston says Bobbi Kristina Brown has "global and irreversible brain damage" The 22-year-old is no longer in a medically induced coma, but she remains unresponsive, Houston says. A source tells CNN that she remains in the same neurological state she has been in for nearly three months. "We can only trust in God for a miracle at this time," Houston says in a statement.
Mercury is the planet closest to the sun in our solar system. NASA's MESSENGER probe is running out of fuel and is about to crash onto the planet. It will hit the planet's surface at 8,750 mph (3.91 kilometers per second) around April 30. The probe will be visible in the night sky just before dusk until about the end of May.
Jihadist beheadings may be encouraging copy-cat acts or threats of decapitation, say experts. Psychologist Arie W. Kruglanski says high profile reports of ISIS decapitations may be psychologically "priming" people to be more inclined to emulate them. "The very concept of beheading, that was virtually non-existent in our unconscious prior to these events being propagated, is now there," he says.
Iran's military chief says he hopes U.S. and Iran can work closer together to fight ISIS in Iraq. But Iran's leadership is showing no sign of toning down its own fiery rhetoric. The White House has been largely hostile to the interim nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. Iran's top military brass seemed surprisingly relaxed and unusually willing to speak with Western media outlets.
Frida Ghitis: It seems almost silly to be writing about baseball in the context of recent events, but it isn't. She says the riots of Baltimore, the peaceful marches of Baltimore did not seem to have had much to do with baseball. She asks: Are Baltimore residents ready to reminisce about the so-called good old days? She says sports is supposed to work to create community, to unify, to create sense of belonging.
More than 10,000 people have arrived from Libya since last weekend alone, according to the Italian Coast Guard. Migrants have been arriving on Italy's islands for more than a decade. When Moammar Gadhafi was in control, he also controlled the flow of migrant ships from Libya.
Photographer James Oatway captured the attack on Mozambican Emmanuel Sithole on his camera. He says he tried to get as close as possible, conscious that the attackers were aware of his presence. "They wanted his blood and nothing was going to stop them from doing that," he says of the attackers.
"This is what we warned Baghdad of what's going to happen," an Anbar Provincial Council official tells CNN. "Where is Baghdad? Where is al-Abadi?" he asks. At least 10 Iraqi security forces were killed and more than 100 wounded in the fighting against ISIS on Wednesday.
LZ Granderson: Officer Michael Slager was charged with murder for shooting an unarmed black man in the back. LZ: In this case, there was clear documented evidence of what occurred, and no room for fabrications. He says most police fatal shootings do not result in indictments because prosecutors conclude they are justifiable. Granderson says the disproportionate representation of blacks and other people of color in police shootings is due to racial stereotypes.
Dr. Mehmet Oz is being criticized by a group of 10 doctors who say he pushed "quack treatments" for personal financial gain. Peter Bergen: Dr. Oz soldiered on, with his university and hospital continuing to stand by him, and with Harpo Productions and Sony fully behind his program. He says the letter's signatories are GMO industry shills, one of the writers campaigned against a California proposition requiring GMO labeling. Bergen says Oz is well-aware that colleagues question him about his approach to health.
Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, a top leader of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, was released early Friday. He is accused of masterminding the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that left more than 160 people dead. India says Pakistan has a dual policy on dealing with terrorists. Pakistan says India's delay in cooperating in the case "weakened the prosecution"
Beatriz Paez says a deputy U.S. marshal grabbed her cell phone and smashed it with his foot. The incident was recorded by another woman with a smartphone camera across the street. Paez filed a complaint with police in South Gate, California, but police don't have authority over marshals. She is considering a lawsuit.
Muhammadu Buhari, 72, won Nigeria's presidential election on an anti-corruption platform. Peter Bergen: The victory of a 72-year-old former general is a moment of maturity in West African politics. He says Nigeria's poor have been victims of its enormous wealth, and the cancer of corruption has to be cut out. Bergen says Nigeria is not a natural, comfortable nation state; it's composed of many ethnicities.
Scientists say new research seems to support the theory that Mars could be dotted with salty water at night. A particular kind of salt detected in Martian soil could pull water vapor from the thin atmosphere into the soil. Researchers aren't saying they've seen direct evidence of brine hiding out in the Martian night. The new study doesn't change the picture for life on Mars.
North Korea may already have as many as 20 nuclear warheads, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Peter Bergen: The key takeaway from the report is not the number of warheads, but the type of warhead. He says Pyongyang could be in a position to double its arsenal by next year with weapons-grade uranium. Bergen says North Korea's activities would meet definition of a runaway nuclear weapons program.
Novak Djokovic wins Monte Carlo Masters. Beats Thomas Berdych 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 in rain-interrupted final. Serbian world number one extends his winning streak to 17 matches. First man to win opening three Masters tournaments of the season.
More than 160 patients in nine days have been rushed to hospitals in New York for adverse reactions to "spice" or "K2" "Spice" and other similar synthetic drugs are often marketed as legal plant material coated with chemicals. Symptoms after use have a wide range of severity, from confusion, drowsiness and headaches to increased heart rate.
Mohamed Badie is sentenced to death by hanging, along with 13 members of the Muslim Brotherhood. 36 other defendants are sentenced to life in prison on charges of plotting terrorist attacks against state facilities. They were arrested in a sweeping crackdown on supporters of former President Mohamed Morsy. The U.S. State Department condemns the sentences and calls for the release of one of the defendants.
Frida Ghitis: Incidents of police-involved killings and assaults on unarmed African-Americans are unlikely to end soon. She says we have not yet shown the resolve needed to reverse course from what has become a national crisis. Ghitis says we are losing the confidence of a generation of young people who no longer believe in the legitimacy of law enforcement.
Draft script of "The Breakfast Crew" found in school district where it was filmed. "The odds of having such an iconic movie filmed and associated with your district are astronomical," superintendent says. "It's a first draft of the screenplay by John Hughes," Ken Wallace says. The manuscript sports the approval signature of the district's then-superintendent.
"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" premiered 40 years ago Thursday. The movie, a spoof of the Arthurian legend, was a box-office hit, making $5 million -- more than 10 times its budget. The dialogue alone has been widely quoted, with such lines as "It's just a flesh wound" and "Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries"
Amy Schumer took a fake tumble on the red carpet at the TIME 100 gala in New York. The stunt drew guffaws from the paparazzi and onlookers. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian stepped around her as they moved down the line. The prank came the same night the third season of "Inside Amy Schumer" premiered.
Tuesday, April 14, is Equal Pay Day, a day when women earn 77 cents for every dollar men earn. Julian Zelizer: Hillary Clinton should announce she would take a 23% pay cut, equivalent to the current gender wage gap. He says it's a political stunt, but it would be a powerful way to show she stands with the working women of America. Zelizer says such stunts are trite and effective, especially in our short-attention-span-spanning culture.
Julian Zelizer: Tuesday is Equal Pay Day, the fictitious holiday marked by progressive women's groups. He says the 77-cent wage gap statistic is grossly overstated; it doesn't control for other factors. Zelizer says the "war on women" narrative hasn't been turned off -- it's simply shifted gears. The public is open to hearing the real story on pay equity, he says, and conservatives need to respond.
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Jeff Green was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm near the left valve of his heart. He had to have open heart surgery and missed the entire 2011-2012 NBA season. He's now using his story to raise awareness of hidden heart risk. He also spends time with children dealing with cardiac issues.
Gao Yu, 71, is convicted for revealing state secrets and sentenced to seven years in prison. The government accused her of disclosing a highly confidential "Document No. 9" to an overseas Chinese-language news organization. Gao's lawyer: "This is a totally wrong judgment that doesn't respect the facts or the evidence"
Rates of myopia have doubled, even tripled, in most of East Asia over the last 40 years, researchers say. In South Korea, myopia rates among 20-year-olds have leaped from 18% in 1955 to over 96% in 2011. Myopia is a global issue -- rates are also rising in Western nations like Germany and the United States.
Social media reacted to Hillary Clinton's announcement of a presidential campaign. Terms like "Hillary Clinton," "#Hillary2016," and "#WhyImNotVotingforHillary" were trending. There were over 3 million views of her tweets in one hour, and 750,000 Facebook video views so far.
NEW: Helicopters bring stranded climbers back to Base Camp. NEW: The icefall has been deemed impassable at this point, a climber says. The death toll on Everest is still unclear. At least 17 people have been killed, with dozens injured and several missing. The Khumbu Icefall is ravaged by a series of aftershocks.
Julian Assange has been holed up in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London since June 2012. Swedish prosecutors want to question him about 2010 allegations that he raped one woman and sexually molested another. The Australian national has not been charged and denies the claims. Assange has said he fears Sweden would extradite him to the United States.
NEW: The TSA calls the alleged acts "degrading and intolerable" NEW: It's unlikely criminal charges will be filed because there is no identifiable victim. The TSA says it has been trying to identify the passenger in the February incident but no one has come forward. The male TSA officer used the palms of his hands to touch the front groin area and buttocks, police say.
A postal carrier from Florida landed a single-person aircraft on Capitol grounds on Wednesday. The aircraft is classified by the FAA as a gyrocopter. The FAA classifies it as an ultralight aircraft in FAA parlance. Aircraft on instrument flight rule flight plans are not required to comply with SFRA restrictions.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says it's too soon to celebrate the proposed deal. "Everything lies in the details," the Islamic republic's supreme leader says. Iran will sign a final nuclear agreement only if sanctions are removed on the first day of implementation, Rouhani says. The United States has stressed that if a final deal is reached with Iran, the removal of any sanctions will come in phases.
The microneedle patch could bring polio vaccines to the doorsteps of the people that need it. It's been 60 years since a mass inoculation of Jonas Salk's vaccine began with school children in 1955. Polio was declared eradicated in the U.S. in 1979, but the vaccination effort doesn't stop in the United States.
NEW: "This cannot be the legacy of Baltimore," says Rev. Donte Hickman, pastor of East Baltimore's Southern Baptist Church. The $16 million Mary Harvin Transformation Center burned to the ground in the hours after Freddie Gray's funeral. The center was being built in a part of town where unemployment rates reach 25% and poverty is rampant. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
New NYPD training materials remind cadets "not to engage in racial profiling" A federal judge is expected to approve the revised training materials on Monday. They include directives to "not tell or tolerate ethnic, racial or sexist jokes" and "not imitate the speech patterns" of others. The materials are a result of a 2013 federal ruling declaring the "Stop, Question and Frisk" practice unconstitutional.
Muna Mansour and her family are among the dozens of Americans caught in the crossfire of warring parties in Yemen. The U.S. has said it is too dangerous for them to directly evacuate American nationals. Muna was visiting her sick father in Aden when fighting broke out around her. "It was just bombs all the time. Gunshots. People running down the street," she says.
Saudi jets began airstrikes in Yemen late last month in the name of "restoring the legitimate government" David Rothkopf: Saudi motives in Yemen likely have nothing to do with protecting the country's "legitimate government" He says the excuse of "resisting Iran's influence" appears to be sectarian bluster. He says U.S. policy has adopted the Saudi-Gulf narrative on Yemen, effectively placing Saudi ambitions above other priorities. Rothkapf: The Obama administration appears to have abandoned Yemen to Saudi machinations.
China's biggest auto show opens in Shanghai this week. The show comes at a turning point for China's auto market, which is facing a second year of slower growth in 2015. Vehicle sales in China totaled 23.5 million units last year, almost a third more than in the United States.
David Letterman's final "Late Show" will air May 20. Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Oprah, Howard Stern, Steve Martin and more will be guests. The talk show host has been a late-night host for 33 years. Stephen Colbert will take over the "Late show" in September.
Thailand lifts martial law, replaces it with controversial new security order granting sweeping powers to military junta. Critics have expressed alarm at the move, with Human Rights Watch's Asia director Brad Adams saying it marked the country's "deepening descent into dictatorship" The new order grants military personnel powers to issue summons and arrest those who commit crimes against the royal family or against national stability.
NEW: "They got it wrong," Aaron Hernandez says as he is transported from the courthouse to a state prison. NEW: "I forgive the hands of the people that had a hand in my son's murder," Odin Lloyd's mother says. "I thank God every second for every day I spent with my son," Ursula Ward says of Odin Lloyd.
LZ Granderson: Baltimore police were blamed for doing too little and doing too much after Freddie Gray's death. He says the ghetto, and he's talking class and not race, was on full display by Monday. Police officers who weren't there don't know what happened to Freddie Gray, he says. LZ: It's too easy to blame police for all our problems, not cause and solve them.
The number of migrants who have fled to find refuge in Europe has skyrocketed 70% this year over last, Save the Children says. "This event reminds us that we are all immigrants and our life is a journey of migration," an imam says at a funeral in Malta.
Cell phone video shows a number of men throwing punches and even chairs into crowds of people. Stanchions can be seen flying and being used as weapons in the chaotic scene. The fight took place in the food court area of Resorts World Casino. Three men were arrestted in connection to the brawl.
Frida Ghitis: We did it again, in another American city, we set Baltimore on fire this time. She says the word "we" is one of the great American words: We the People. We enslaved Africans, cut Reconstruction short and made a mockery of equal citizenship, she says. Ghitis says we all have to face that before we can fix anything in Baltimore or beyond.
"It takes a village to raise a triathlete" is the mantra of one Chicago woman's Facebook status. "Partner up" is a mantra shared by the founder of a local women's fitness group. When times get tough, partner up! "I want to say thank you to the fellowship of fitness that I've been lucky enough to find," she says.
Bob Greene was a copygirl in his fourth month at the Chicago Daily News, second assigned to the city desk. He says the news of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's death struck the office with a sudden "cricket-like click" Greene: The Daily News was strictly limited in the hours it could publish. He recalls a story on Harry S. Truman's rise to the presidency and the reaction to the news.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she wants to see someone willing to fight for the middle class and "make Washington work for families again" Warren: "We live in an America now where the game is rigged, where Washington works really great for those who hire armies of lobbyists" The Massachusetts Democrat says she's not running for president, but wants to "see who else gets in"
Hillary Clinton's low-key video is filled with women -- young, old, black, white, Asian and Latina -- working in their gardens, taking care of their kids and getting ready for life in the working world. Clinton often says there's no better time in history to be born female than the present. The challenge for Clinton is laying out a precise campaign vision.
Julian Zelizer: Hillary Clinton has been around a quarter of a century, but what does she stand for? He says she's by far the best-known presidential candidate across both parties. He says for liberals, who believe government is there to do something, it's this lack of definition that's disconcerting. Zelizer says there are good grounds for a liberal primary challenge to Clinton. But he says it would be undemocratic to let her coast to the nomination without a proper challenge.
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has sent back its first color image of Pluto. The probe is nearing the crucial point in its epic voyage of more than 3 billion miles. New Horizons is due to make its closest approach to Pluto on July 14. It will use its array of cameras and other instruments to study Pluto's surface and atmosphere.
Some local businesses in Baltimore are banding together to show their support for the city after Monday's riots. "We shut down not out of fear, but for solidarity," says Amanda Rothschild, a co-owner of Charmington's cafe. "This is not a black or white issue. This has been going on decades," says Trevira London, owner of London Couture Boutique. Red Emma's owner John Duda: "We thought we could stand in solidarity"
Zeta Beta Tau fraternity members spit, urinated and poured beer on wounded war veterans, group says. "They actually spit on me and my service dog as well, and that's just so disrespectful and it hurts," veteran tells CNN affiliate WJHG. University of Florida and Emory University are investigating, have apologized to veterans group. ZetaBeta Tau's executive director: "Some of our members engaged in ugly and unacceptable behavior"
Methyl bromide is suspected to have been used improperly several times in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The pesticide was used at least twice at the gated Sirenusa resort on St. John by pest control company Terminix. Terminix issued a statement saying it is "committed to performing all work ... in a manner that is safe for our customers"
Frida Ghitis: Jihadi fighters' treatment of their female victims plays an important part in their radical strategy. She says ISIS and Boko Haram are enslaving them and incorporating them into daily life of territories they rule. Ghitis says ISIS is going to great lengths to prove how its treatment of women, including selling of Yazidi prisoners, is in keeping with Islamic law.
Yemeni-American Jamal al-Labani is believed to be the first U.S. citizen killed in the current violence in Yemen. The 45-year-old gas station owner was hit in the back by shrapnel from a mortar shell, his family says. Yemeni-Americans are trapped in the conflict, but haven't gotten enough help, an advocacy group says. The State Department says it has no plans to evacuate private U.s. citizens from Yemen.
NEW: "We are waiting for him. We're very happy he is coming," a Cuban-American says. The Vatican says the Pope will stop in Cuba before stops in Washington, New York and Philadelphia. The trip comes months after he helped negotiate a thaw in U.S.-Cuba relations. The Pope is expected to continue his international activism in July with a trip to South America.
A&E, Lifetime and History will simulcast a remake of "Roots" to air in 2016. The original miniseries had a staggering audience of over 100 million viewers back in 1977. LeVar Burton, who portrayed Kunta Kinte in the original, will co-executive produce the new miniserie.
Frida Ghitis: It's easy to be anxious about the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. She says it's important to start with the caveat that ISIS is trying to scare and confuse us. But she says there are some tentative lessons from speaking with people who have traveled inside the minds of ISIS. Ghitis says ISIS is clearly about religion, but it is also about power, and it has thrived because of a local cause.
Malaysia, Australia and China say the search area will double in size. The current priority search zone is expected to be completed in May. The new zone could take as long as a year to cover. The size of the doubled search area would be bigger than the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
In July of 2013, Turkish archaeologists discovered a stone chest in a 1,350-year-old church that appeared to contain a piece of Jesus' cross. Could fragments of the true cross of Jesus really be among us today? Or are they fragments of forgery that speak to our need to believe? The true cross phenomenon begins with Emperor Constantine, who sent his mother Saint Helena to find Jesus objects in the Holy Land.
The Altamura Man became the oldest Neanderthal to have his DNA extracted by researchers. Scientists in southern Italy have known about him since 1993, when spelunkers spied his skull. Calcite pebbles line the Neanderthal's eye sockets, nose bone and upper jaw like a hundred decorative piercings. The scientists hope they will be able to sequence his DNA to find out more about the evolution of all hominids.
Frida Ghitis: Supreme Court has always been about a lot more than the intentions of the framers of the Constitution. She says public opinion is just one of the extrajudicial factors that the justices sometimes take into consideration. Justice Clarence Thomas suggested the issue had already been settled in the minds of his colleagues, she says. Ghitis says it's safe to bet a majority of the justices will come down on the side of the public.
DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. and Mattel announce DC Super Hero Girls. The initiative is aimed at girls ages 6-12. The characters involved include Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy. The first elements of the initiative will roll out in the fall.
Henry Louis Gates is accused of scrubbing part of a segment in his PBS documentary series "Finding Your Roots" Ben Affleck's concern was that the segment would have aired his family's dirty laundry, which includes a slaveholding ancestor. Peter Bergen: The cover-up is often worse than the crime. Gates missed an opportunity. He should have shown the courage to stay in an uncomfortable place.
Frida Ghitis: We've seen this movie before. A white police officer claims he feared for his life and is justified in killing an unarmed black man, she says. She says North Charleston's police force is about 80% white, with a population of 47% black and 37% white in the city. It remains to be seen whether Officer Michael Slager will be convicted of murder, Ghitis says. But she says the North Charleston officials behaved differently than those in Ferguson.
Five years after the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster, it's time to ask ourselves: What have we learned and what are we willing to do to prevent it? John Sutter: The BP oil spill's legacy continues to haunt this region like a recurring cancer. He says the principle "out of sight, out of mind" doesn't apply in the communities of Gulf Coast states. Sutter says we have a simple choice: Do we continue to make the same mistakes with a "business as usual" approach, or do we change the way we manage resources.
SpaceX will try to land a rocket on a platform floating in the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The company says the odds of a successful landing are about 50%. The rocket will carry an uncrewed cargo spacecraft called Dragon to the International Space Station. The Dragon will dock with the space station a couple of days after launch to deliver supplies.
Ibrahim al-Rubaish was once held by the U.S. government at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He was released as part of Saudi Arabia's program for rehabilitating jihadist terrorists. Yemen has been in disarray since Houthi rebels began asserting themselves last year. The United States has been active in Yemen, working with governments there to go after AQAP leaders.
James Holmes faces 165 counts, including murder and attempted murder charges. The prosecution has said it will seek the death penalty. Holmes has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Jury selection began in January, and after a four-month process, 12 jurors and alternates have been selected.
CNN's John Defterios traveled to Yemen on a boat carrying refugees fleeing the civil war. The boat became an unexpected lifeline for some of the families caught in the fighting. The refugees were being charged $300  a person: An "exit fee" to leave the country.
Syrian refugee tells of his journey across the Mediterranean to get to Europe by sea. He says he paid $6,500 for a smuggler to take him and 100 others to a point on the Turkish-Italian border. The smuggler told him to be ready for the call to go every day for the next few days, he says. "Be ready all day, every day, because you might receive the call," the smuggler tells him. "My family is like human beings who have lost everything, but I dreamed of being treated like a human"
John Sutter: I see signs of a medical marijuana revolution everywhere. He says 53% of Americans favor its legalization, with 77% supporting it for medical purposes. Sutter's documentary "Weed 3" is eyewitnesses to a revolution in full swing, he says. He sees it in the faces of good parents uprooting their lives to get medicine for their children, he writes.
Vladimir Putin's annual Q&A session is a chance for ordinary Russians to ask their leader questions. He defended lifting a ban on the sale of a sophisticated air defense system to Iran. "Iran is not a threat to Israel at all," he said. Critics of the Kremlin slam the event as Russia's imitation of democracy in action.
Dr. Mehmet Oz defends himself against doctors who accuse him of "manifesting an egregious lack of integrity" in his TV and promotional work. The doctors say Oz shows "disdain for science and for evidence-based medicine" Oz: "I bring the public information that will help them on their path to be their best selves"
Blue Bell Creameries recalls all its ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and other frozen treats sold in 23 states. The bacteria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly and others with weak immune systems. The CDC recommends consumers do not eat any Blue Bell brand products. Three people in Kansas have died from listeria in the past year.
Toya Graham, the Baltimore mom who pulled her son away from a riot, was hailed as a hero on social media. Frida Ghitis: Isn't violence at home what leads to violence outside the home? She says she's not excusing violence in any form, but she doesn't see her as an abusive mother. She says Graham's actions are evidence of her commitment as a parent; she knows her son, knows her community, and her reality. Ghitis says Graham raises an important point that's often missing in discussions of how to curb violence.
Tornadoes touched down near Dallas on Sunday, but no deaths have been reported so far. The National Weather Service warned of two tornadoes in Rio Vista and Grandview, Texas. Residents reported hail the size of softballs, flipped 18-wheelers and damage to homes and businesses.
Twins Silas and Eli Keslar drowned after their mother tried to fend off a bee and let go of their stroller, police say. Alexis Keslar was walking with her twin sons along a canal in Yuma, Arizona, when she tried to repel a bee. The stroller rolled away from her into the canal, with the boys belted in the seat, police said. Keslar tried to rescue her sons, but was hampered by steep sides of the canal and the depth of the water.
NEW: The death toll rises to 3,218, a government official says. NEW: 6,525 people are reported to have been injured, the government says. The earthquake and its aftershocks have turned one of the world's most scenic regions into a panorama of devastation. "The entire city was under darkness," a CNN producer says.
A Lamborghini sports car crashes into a guardrail at Walt Disney World Speedway. The driver, 24-year-old Tavon Watson of Kissimmee, Florida, is hospitalized with minor injuries. The passenger, Gary Terry, 36, is pronounced dead at the scene. The Exotic Driving Experience bills itself as a chance to drive your dream car.
"It is a good deal, a deal that meets our core objectives," U.S. President Barack Obama says. Iran would reduce its stockpile of low-enriched uranium by 98% and significantly scale back its number of installed centrifuges. In exchange, the United States and the European Union would lift sanctions that have crippled Iran's economy.
Bobby Drake, aka Iceman of the X-Men, is outed as gay in a new comic book. The character is revealed in the "All-New X- men" No. 40 issue. The issue was leaked on Tuesday. Writer Brian Michael Bendis: "This is just the first little chapter of a much larger story that will be told"
Beijing-backed election proposal would give Hong Kongers the right to vote for their next leader in 2017. But candidates would have to be approved by a mostly pro-China committee. Hong Kong has become increasingly polarized over the last few years as the city fights over what kind of political system.
Australia recalls its ambassador to Indonesia for consultations after eight drug smugglers are executed by firing squad. Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran were two of eight prisoners executed early Wednesday. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott calls the executions "cruel and unnecessary" Indonesian President Joko Widodo shrugs off the diplomatic recall, telling reporters that "our legal sovereignty must be respected"
LZ Granderson: President Abraham Lincoln never lost his ardor for the U.S. to remain united during the Civil War. He says the spirit of Lincoln's second inaugural was self-evident on April 9, 1865. LZ: Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee dramatically surrendered his approximately 28,000 troops to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse. Grant purposely ended up being generous to Confederate soldiers, he says.
A second person has been charged with attempting to carry out an "ISIS-inspired" terror plot, police say. Five young men were arrested Saturday in Melbourne, Australia, in what police called a major counterterrorism operation. The suspects planned to attack during a major national commemoration in a week, Prime Minister Tony Abbott says. Two of the teens, 18 and 19, have been released "pending further inquiries," Australia's Federal Police say.
Bruce Jenner, Chaz Bono, Laverne Cox and other transgender stars have appeared in popular culture in recent years. Transgender people have long been misunderstood and persecuted, says Roxanne Jones. "We are at a social inflection point on transgender issues," says Riki Wilchins, author of three books on queer theory.
North Korean defector Lee Min-bok is sending thousands of copies of "The Interview" across the border from South to North Korea in balloons. He is determined his people will see the movie in which the leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated on screen. The decision to launch the balloons in the dead of night is not just to avoid confrontation with North Korea.
This is week two of an ongoing series: A Catholic Reads the Bible. This week covers the Book of Genesis, chapters 1-11. In order to fully process Scripture, I need to slow down and read the footnotes. Footnotes are my friend. I have never believed there was an ark. I never thought that God dictated the dimensions of the boat.
Conor McDonnell is the self-taught photographer behind Kim Kardashian's most-liked Instagram photo. The 23-year-old has amassed over 25,000 followers since his first post in November 2011. The Liverpool native has snapped the likes of Drake, Justin Bieber, One Direction, Mumford & Sons, Snoop Dogg, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will launch in October 2018. It will be the successor to the Hubble telescope that has been operating in space for 25 years. JWST will work in the infra-red spectrum, allowing scientists to detect more distant targets. Scientists hope the telescope will be able to tell us more about objects that formed 13 billion years ago.
Officer Michael Rapiejko told investigators he thought he was too far to take a shot at Mario Valencia, KVOA reports. The Marana, Arizona, police officer hit the armed suspect with his patrol car in February. Valencia survived and faces more than a dozen charges for an alleged crime spree that day.
Sculptor Jonty Hurwitz is an entrepreneur-turned-artist who combines science and art. His "Nano-sculptures" are made from a mysterious resin and created through a process called "two-photon lithography" The 45-year-old's nano-scale and 3D printed pieces depend on cutting edge technology, and would have been unimaginable just 10 years ago.
The 117 migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, arrived in the port of Augusta, Sicily, around 1p.m. Tuesday. The group, which included 31 women, was composed mostly of Nigerians and Gambians. Nearly 10,000 migrants have arrived on Italian shores since the weekend, according to the Italian Coast Guard.
Czech politician Vit Jedlicka has declared the Free Republic of Liberland, a tiny sliver of a country, bigger only than the Vatican and Monaco. It will be formally founded on May 1 and will use a form of cryptocurrency -- similar to Bitcoin -- as its national currency. The country's constitution will keep government's noses out of everything possible, from banks to prostitution.
Sudan is the last known male northern white rhino left in the entire world. The fate of the subspecies rests on his ability to conceive with the two female rhinos at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The animals are under 24-hour protection by armed guards at the conservancy in central Kenya.
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky has dethroned Jagermeister as America's party shot of choice. Retail sales more than doubled last year, making it the sixth-most popular liquor brand in the U.S. It's made from Canadian whisky, aged in bourbon barrels, flavored with sweetener and spicy cinnamon. The brand has more than 85,000 followers on Twitter and Instagram.
An Afghan lawmaker taking part in the protests in the city of Khost was among the 64 wounded, police say. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid denies his group is responsible for the attack. No other organization has so far claimed responsibility for the blast. The suicide attack hit the group around 10 a.m. local time, police said.
The 4-month-old infant of the 17-year-old was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in suburban Las Vegas. A day later, a search warrant was served at the family's home. That's when police found the body of the girl, who had apparently been dead "for at least a few weeks" The teen mother was then arrested on one count of child abuse with death in connection with the death.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev faces life in prison or the death penalty for working with his brother to explode bombs at the 2013 Boston Marathon. "He wanted to terrorize this country. He wanted to punish America for what it was doing to his people," the prosecutor says. "These children weren't innocent to him," says the prosecutor.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, faces life in prison or the death penalty if found guilty of 30 counts. He is accused of setting off weapons of mass destruction at a public event as an act of terrorism. The defense has maintained that his older brother, Tamerlan, was the instigator of the marathon plot.
Amnesty International calls for an independent investigation of the killings by police of 20 suspected red sandalwood smugglers in southeastern India. The incident took place early Tuesday in India's southeastern Andhra Pradesh state. The police claim self-defense, alleging the suspects attacked them with stone and axes. Amnesty International: "Most of the suspected smugglers were shot in the back"
Police chief: "I have watched the video, and I was sickened by what I saw" North Charleston mayor orders 150 more body cameras for officers. Officer Michael Slager is charged with murder in the shooting death of Walter Scott, 50. Scott was shot five times by Slager, who is white, after he pulled him over for a broken taillight.
The shootings in Ferguson and North Charleston bear only mild resemblance. The shootings' main similarity is that the officer was white and the victim was black and unarmed. Ferguson residents outnumber whites by more than a 2-to-1 ratio. North Charleston is 47% black and 42% white, according to census data.
John Moynihan, a former Army Ranger, was shot last month in Roxbury, Boston. The video shows him being shot in the face by Angelo West, who was later killed by police. The officer is white; West was black; community leaders called for calm after the shooting.
Tulsa County Reserve Deputy Robert Bates, 73, "inadvertently" shot Eric Courtney Harris, an investigator says. Harris was a possibly PCP-addled felon who had sold methamphetamine to an undercover officer, police say. He ran from authorities after trying to sell an illegal handgun during an undercover sting. The shooting was an apparent accident, the sheriff's office has said.
Michael Slager is charged with murder in the death of 50-year-old Walter Scott. The former North Charleston, South Carolina, police officer faces up to life in prison or the death penalty. Scott's death has reignited a national conversation around race and policing. The case has also brought to light previous instances in which Slager's behavior on the job is questioned.
Tulsa County Reserve Deputy Robert Bates is charged with second-degree manslaughter involving culpable negligence. The charge could land the volunteer deputy in prison for up to four years if he's found guilty. Video shows Bates announcing he is going to deploy his Taser but then shooting Eric Courtney Harris in the back.
Marana police chief Terry Rozema says deadly force was justified. Video shows an officer driving his car into an armed suspect. The suspect, Mario Valencia, survived and was hospitalized before being criminally charged. Video has stirred debate about what type of force police should have used. Valencia's attorney says "it is miraculous that my client isn't dead"
Mobs with machetes attack immigrants in Durban, leaving at least five people dead, aid group says. Aid group says about 8,500 people fled to refugee centers or police stations this week. Police scrambled to stop clashes after local residents accused immigrants from other African nations of taking jobs.
Italian police say Muslims threw 12 fellow passengers overboard because they were Christians. The 12 who died were from Nigeria and Ghana, police say. The original group of 105 people left Libya on Tuesday in a rubber boat. The boat was intercepted by an Italian navy vessel, which transferred the passengers to a Panamanian-flagged ship.
Officer Michael Rapiejko was with the New York Police Department from 2003 to 2006. He resigned voluntarily in 2006, and there is no indication of any disciplinary action against him, official says. He was one of the defendants in a suit filed by a man who alleged he was choked during an arrest in 2005. Marana police chief: "The fact of the matter remains, though, deadly force was authorized" The suspect, Mario Valencia, survived and was hospitalized before being charged.
A 2-year-old boy was killed by a van at a birthday party in Milwaukee on Sunday. The boy's brother, 15, and the van's driver were also killed by bullets fired by the same man, police say. The suspect, Ricky Ricardo Chiles III, took his own life as authorities closed in on him, police chief says. "Sunday was the worst day I ever lived in my whole entire life," the boy's grandmother says.
NEW: EU ministers propose a 10-point plan to help address the migrant crisis. NEW: "They're putting them on the road to death, really, and nothing else," Maltese PM says of human traffickers. The International Organization for Migrants says there may be three more migrant boats in distress in international waters. A rescue operation is still underway for people who were on the ship from Libya, and the number is not clear.
NEW: "We will get to the bottom of it, and we will go where the facts lead us," Baltimore's mayor says. NEW: "Mr. Gray's family deserves justice, and our community deserves an opportunity to heal," she says. The Justice Department is looking into whether a civil rights violation occurred, a spokesperson says. Freddie Gray died of a spinal injury Sunday, exactly one week after he was arrested.
The bizarre circumstances surrounding Freddie Gray's death have inflamed tensions across the country. Gray died Sunday, one week after he was arrested and taken to a hospital. He suffered a spinal cord injury, but it's not clear how he suffered the injury. In another case, police in New Jersey say a man shot and killed himself in the back of a squad car.
NEW: At least two people are detained for disorderly conduct and destruction of property, police say. Freddie Gray died Sunday, one week after he was arrested by Baltimore police. A police union's comparison of the protests to a "lynch mob" draws sharp criticism. "Police officers are never the subject of a lynch mob. It's actually usually the other way around," an attorney says.
"All Black ppl should rise up and shoot at every white cop in the nation starting NOW," the post said. Ebony Dickens of East Point, Georgia, posted her Facebook rant under the name Tiffany Milan. The post was removed a day later, just before Dickens was arrested, CNN affiliate WSB reported.
In 1942, the SS City of Cairo was sunk by a German U-boat while carrying 100 tons of silver. The vessel sunk to more than 16,800 feet under the surface (5,150 meters) It went undiscovered until 2011 when Deep Ocean Search decided to go looking for it. The coins were melted and the silver sold.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Most of the tickets for the highly-anticipated clash have sold out, but some are still available on secondary sites. The most expensive seat on sale through the StubHub website was retailing for a mammoth $128,705 on Friday. The cheapest priced ticket being offered on StubHub as of Monday is $4,600.
Frida Ghitis: NPR's "Baltimore Unrest Reveals Tensions Between African-Americans And Asians" is misleading, hyperbolic and dangerous distraction. She says there's little evidence to suggest Asian businesses have been actively targeted out of racial animus. Ghitis says Asian-owned stores have experienced damage partly because they make up a portion of establishments in volatile neighborhoods. She argues that Asian-American advocacy groups have been trying to bridge differences between communities.
James Holmes' defense attorneys asked for a change of venue after the jury was seated. The judge denied their request, noting that a jury had already been seated. Opening statements in the trial are scheduled to begin on April 27. Holmes is accused of killing 12 people and injuring 70 others when he allegedly opened fire inside a packed theater.
Robert Boardwine's friend used his sperm and a turkey baster to get pregnant. She thought because they never had sex, she was entitled to be the boy's sole parent, court documents say. Boardwine was awarded joint legal custody and visitation. The appeals court says the term "medical technology" does not encompass a kitchen utensil.
Jordan Spieth tells CNN's Don Riddell he misses his autistic sister Ellie after winning the Masters. The 21-year-old golfer equaled Tiger Woods' 1997 record winning score of 18 under par at Augusta National. Spieth is the second-youngest winner of the tournament behind Woods, who was 155 days younger in 1997. The Texas-born prodigy says he will bring Ellie back a present from Augusta National to give to her. "I can't wait to get back to her and maybe let her try on the jacket," he says.
Denver teacher Kyle Schwartz passes out Post-it notes to her third grade students and asks them to complete the sentence, "I wish my teacher knew ..." The assignment sprang from the kinds of conversations teachers have all the time, Schwartz said. Sometimes, their wishes bring tears to her eyes, and offer a glimpse of painful struggles in their young lives.
Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro win their second consecutive Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage title in Las Vegas. The French rider says she is "living the dream" as she cements her status as a dressage legend. Irish showjumper Bertram Allen, 19, wins bronze at the age of 19 at the World Cup Finals in Vegas.
The world's top showjumping and dressage horses arrive in Las Vegas for the World Cup Finals this week. Vegas is home to the finals for the sixth time since first hosting the event in 2000. The Thomas & Mack Center is a stone's throw from the Strip and was opened by Frank Sinatra and Diana Ross in 1983. Organizers believe more than 80,000 fans will attend this week's event, which boasts an $8 million budget.
A Japan Railway maglev train hit 603 kilometers per hour (374 miles per hour) on an experimental track in Yamanashi Tuesday. That's nearly 20 football fields in the time it took you to read the last two sentences. The train broke its own record from last Thursday, when it ran at 590 kilometers (366 miles) on a test track.
CNN Heroes Anuradha Koirala and Pushpa Basnet are among the earthquake survivors in Kathmandu, Nepal. Their organizations are struggling in the aftermath of the May 12 quake. The two women are taking in girls orphaned by the disaster. CNN Heroes Jake Wood and Wilma Wilma are helping with relief efforts in Nepal.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is getting a new $81.6 million stadium for its hockey, basketball and volleyball teams. A taco shop has teamed up with the university to shoot tacos into the stands at sporting events. The tacos will start flying this fall, when the school's new arena is scheduled to open.
Jody Farley-Berens started Singleton Moms to help single parents with cancer. The nonprofit provides practical, financial and emotional support to more than 300 parents in the Phoenix area. Do you know a hero? Nominations are open for CNN Heroes 2015.
Chad Bernstein's nonprofit, Guitars Over Guns, pairs middle-school students with professional musicians. "Music is the most important tool we have in reaching these kids," said Bernstein, 30, a professional musician. Do you know a hero? Nominations are open for CNN Heroes 2015.
In 2003, less than 30% of religiously affiliated Americans supported gays' and lesbians' right to wed. By 2014, that number had climbed to 47%, according to a survey conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute. "There's been a huge swing in the last decade," said PRRI CEO Robert P. Jones.
Nepal is a popular place for Israeli couples to have surrogate children. Ronen Ziv's baby is in a breech position, requiring a cesarean section. He worries his surrogate mother, Nafisa Shaje, will not get proper medical attention in Kathmandu. Israel Defense Forces sending 260 emergency responders, 100 tons of medical aid to Nepal.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is continuing to rule with an iron fist, a South Korean lawmaker says. He has ordered the execution of about 15 senior officials so far this year, Shin Kyung-min says. Intelligence officials say Kim is ruling in an impromptu manner and does not countenance excuses, he says.
California Gov. Jerry Brown ordered mandatory statewide restrictions on water use for the first time in the state's history. Julian Zelizer: California is leading the way in recognizing that growth has to respect limits imposed by planet Earth. He says we know that human-induced climate change is increasing the risk that an event such as this will happen. But he says we can't strongly blame climate change for the specific event happening right now. Zelizer says connection of extreme weather to climate change likely to be subject of legitimate scientific controversy.
Louis Jordan, 37, took his sailboat out in late January and hadn't been heard from in 66 days. "I thought I lost you," his father tells CNN's Wolf Blitzer. "He's got very strong constitution and (is strong) not only physically, but spiritually," Frank Jordan says. "Everything I owned got broken -- all my electronics, my GPS devices," he says.
Rep. Tom Coburn: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has an opportunity to do right by "comfort women" He says Abe must issue an unequivocal and irrefutable apology -- something that carries weight of his government. Coburn says Japan must show maturity of a democratic country, apologize for its mistake, gain trust of sister Asian nations. He says Japan has already apologized enough and it's time to move on.
In the U.S., almost 42 million adults have been married more than once, up from 22 million in 1980 and 14 million in 1960. Pew Research: 50% of respondents were OK with society being better off if people had priorities other than marriage and children. Scandinavians are just as likely to marry after having their first child of wedlock as after having a second child. Scandinavia ranks first in the United Nations' quality-of-life survey for quality of life.
NEW: "There is more seismic activity ... and we think there will be more activity today," geologists say. Evacuations in the region involve not only people but animals as well. The volcano has already erupted twice this week, spewing ash to a depth of about 23½ inches (60 centimeters) In Ensenada, houses, trees and even sheep are blanketed gray with ash, CNN's Shasta Darlington reports.
Anthony Sideri was 25 when he was arrested for robbing a bank after shooting up heroin all day. "I knew that my whole world was over," he says. He spent 22 months in rehab and 22 months more in jail. He has now spent eight years sober and is working to get his life back on track.
NASA says its Messenger space probe crashed into Mercury on Thursday after running out of fuel. The crash wasn't visible from Earth because it occurred on the far side of Mercury. It was the first spacecraft to orbit the planet closest to the sun and traveled about 5 billion miles. Scientists say they'll be busy for years studying data from the probe.
ISIS sees itself as a government operating under a rule of law, says researcher Aymenn Al-Tamimi. The ISIS Health Department runs hospitals for anyone feeling ill, not just wounded fighters. The group has maternity wards, health clinics, even a mobile vaccination unit. ISIS regards pre-Islamic artifacts as relics from the 'period of ignorance'
Supreme Court justices appeared divided Tuesday during historic arguments over the constitutionality of gay marriage. Justice Anthony Kennedy returned to a familiar role as the court's pivotal vote. Chief Justice John Roberts, who shocked conservatives with his swing vote to uphold Obamacare, seemed to lean more closely to conservative justices.
Yemeni officials say Saudi airstrikes hit a school, injuring at least a half dozen students. The fighting has killed hundreds of people in less than two weeks, UNICEF says. Saudi airstrikes wipe out about a fifth of armored vehicles captured by southern separatists, an official says. "The Saudis have no one on the ground in Aden," says a southern separatist official.
As many as 1,600 migrants have died in the Mediterranean in the past 10 days. The migrant crisis in Sicily has been brewing for years, but now minds are focused -- for now. Italian mayor: "This problem will not be resolved by hiding our heads in the sand" Some Italians are losing their patience with the migrants.
The Calabrese regularly patrols the Mediterranean off Lampedusa, which is Italy's southernmost territory. In recent years, it has been the first point of entry to Europe for tens of thousands of migrants from Africa and the Middle East. The ship's 12-man crew has joined Italy's effort to rescue migrants coming from Africa. The crew recall their worst experience while serving at sea with the Guardia di Finanza.
NEW: U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: "It is clear that very many lives have been lost" The death toll of 1,832 is expected to rise as the full extent of the damage is assessed. Dozens of bodies were pulled from the historic nine-story Dharahara tower that came crashing down during the quake.
Erica Kinsman alleges sexual battery, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress. "This stunt was expected," Jameis Winston's attorney David Cornwell says. Winston won the Heisman Trophy, given to the most outstanding collegiate football player. He is expected to be a top pick in the NFL Draft, which begins April 30.
Attorney Stephen Patrick Beatty confirms he is representing Joseph Kent. He says he met with Kent on Wednesday afternoon. "He said he's physically OK, not injured. He's safe in there," Beatty says. Kent was arrested after a curfew went into effect in Baltimore on Tuesday night.
Taylor Swift's mother, Andrea, has been diagnosed with cancer. The singer did not divulge the nature or severity of the cancer. "I'd like to keep the details of her condition and treatment plans private," Swift says. #PrayForMamaSwift was a trending hashtag Thursday on Twitter.
Sarah Brady, 73, died of pneumonia, her family says. She and her husband, James Brady, pushed for stricter gun control laws. James Brady was shot in the head by John Hinckley Jr. during his attempt to assassinate Reagan in 1981. The Bradys helped pass the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act in 1993.
Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri was the highest-ranking member of Saddam Hussein's regime to evade capture. He was the "King of Clubs" in a deck of playing cards used by U.S. troops to identify most-wanted regime officials. He also was thought to have led the post-Hussein Sunni extremist group Naqshbandi Army.
India and China are two of the world's most populous nations. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is out to put its economy on the fast track. China's economy is slowing after over 25 years of breakneck growth. India faces a longer list of economic challenges including higher unemployment, chronic inflation and an overwhelming lack of basic infrastructure.
Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto gives U.N. three months to relocate refugees from the Dadaab camp. He says "the way America changed after 9/11 is the way Kenya will change after Garissa" Al-Shabaab gunmen stormed Garissa University College in eastern Kenya this month, killing 147 people.
NEW: Salman Rushdie tweets about Grass' death: "This is very sad. A true giant, inspiration, and friend" Guenter Grass is best known for his novel "The Tin Drum" He died in a clinic in the city of Luebeck, where he was taken over the weekend. Grass' novel characters are the forgotten, the downtrodden and the weird, the Nobel committee says.
Bikram Choudhury has been accused of rape or sexual assault by six of his former students. He says he feels sorry for his accusers, claiming they've been manipulated by lawyers to lie. "I want to show you," he says, "tell the truth to the world, that I never assaulted them" "He's got to stop lying behind it," one former student says.
U.S. military says it has made great progress in its effort to develop a self-steering bullet. In February, the "smart bullets" passed their most successful round of live-fire tests to date. In the tests, an experienced marksman "repeatedly hit moving and evading targets," DARPA says. The system has been developed by the Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance program.
Vladimir Putin will spend hours fielding questions from the general public on live television. It is direct access to the Russian leader, or at least as direct as most Russians will ever get. Last year he spoke for three hours and 55 minutes, in 2013, it was a record-breaking 4 hours and 47 minutes. Critics of the Kremlin slam this entire event as Russia's imitation of democracy in action.
Greenpeace activists climb aboard a Shell oil rig to protest the company's plans to drill in the Arctic near Alaska. "We made it! We're on Shell's platform. And we're not alone," one activist tweets. Shell says the boarding was illegal and jeopardized the safety of the activists and the crew. Greenpeace is furious over a decision last week to lift the suspensions on leases to drill for oil and gas in the Chukchi Sea.
President Obama and Raul Castro met Friday night at a dinner for Latin American leaders in Panama City. The two leaders have been building up to the historic face-to-face. Obama is expected to announce he's removing Cuba from the U.S. list of countries that sponsor terrorism.
Solar Impulse 2 has been grounded in Nanjing, China, for two-and-a-half weeks due to bad weather. The plane needs near perfect weather conditions, including cross winds of less than 4 knots, or about 7 kilometers an hour, in order to fly. The solar-powered plane will cover some 35,000 kilometers (21,748 miles) over five months. It will cross the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean, then return to Abu Dhabi.
NEW: Freddie Gray was not buckled into a seat belt while being transported in a police van, police say. NEW: An attorney for the Gray family says it's a "step towards acknowledging the truth" NEW: "It does not get at the core of this case," the attorney says. Baltimore police say Freddie Gray should have received medical attention at the scene of his arrest. Police Commissioner Anthony Batts: "We know our police employees failed to get him medical attention"
The five activists on women's rights -- aged from 25 to 32 -- were picked up by police in three different cities just before March 8. They had been planning a campaign against sexual harassment on public transportation. The women are still considered suspects in an ongoing criminal investigation and may face charges in future.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk tweets: "Ascent successful. Rocket landed on droneship, but too hard for survival" He later clarified that the rocket landed, but tipped over. SpaceX has said it will keep trying and, after it masters landing at sea, hopes to someday land rockets on the ground. Tuesday's launch was the second attempt for this mission.
Paul Nungesser is suing Columbia University for allowing his accuser to publicly brand him a "serial rapist" Emma Sulkowicz started carrying a mattress around campus to protest the school's handling of the complaint. She says she hopes to show how "flawed" the university disciplinary system is when it comes to sexual misconduct cases. The lawsuit alleges the defendants violated NungESSer's right to an education free of gender-based discrimination.
It's unclear how Freddie Gray suffered a spinal cord injury that led to his death seven days later. He was arrested on a weapons charge in a high-crime area of Baltimore known for drugs. He "gave up without the use of force," Baltimore Deputy Police Commissioner Jerry Rodriguez said last week. It's also unknown what, if anything, happened inside the van.
The people of Nepal are still trying to recover from two major earthquakes and a mudslide. We have vetted a list of organizations working in Nepal that have created specific funds for relief efforts. The list includes ActionAid USA, Action Against Hunger, CARE, CARE and CARE. The Salvation Army, Oxfam and World Vision are also on the list.
The U.S. military has maintained its dominance in the depths of the world's oceans by boasting the most technologically advanced submarine fleet. But officials say China and other nations are rapidly expanding the size and scope of their own submarine forces. Concern that China could match U.s. underwater capabilities in the near future has encouraged development of unmanned drone ship.
"I witnessed everything," Feidin Santana tells CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360˚" He says he was told by another cop to stop using his phone to capture the incident. The cell phone video reignited national outcries over police treatment of African-Americans. Officer Michael Slager is charged with murder in the shooting death of Walter Scott, 50.
Floyd Dent, 57, was arrested after a traffic stop in Inkster, Michigan, in January. He was charged with drug possession, assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. On Wednesday, all charges against Dent were formally dropped in Michigan Circuit Court. Police Chief Vicki Yost has stepped down, the Inkster city manager says.
The U.N. is appealing for $174 million to help Nigerian refugees who've fled to neighboring nations. Boko Haram has killed thousands in the nation's northeast by attacking villages, schools, churches and mosques. Aid agencies are scrambling to provide the refugees with clean water, shelter, food and access to education. The appeal encompasses the needs of 23 agencies and nongovernmental organizations helping the refugees.
Protesters chant "Out with Dilma" and "Time for change" as they march in Sao Paulo. It's the second day of nationwide anti-government demonstrations in less than a month. The protests are fueled by a corruption scandal that has implicated politicians in President Dilma Rousseff's party.
CyArk is a non-profit company that specializes in digital preservation of threatened ancient and historical architecture. It uses groundbreaking laser scanning to ensure that incredibly accurate digital versions of the world's treasures will stay with us forever. CyArk uses a portable, eye-safe laser device based on a technology called Lidar. It accurately maps a physical area much like a radar, but using lasers instead of radio waves. The idea is not just to protect endangered structures, but to offer free educational access to the digital recreations.
Police say Yuhei Takashima, 64, photographed an obscene act with a girl of 13 or 14 and produced pornography in a hotel room in Manila. He told police he began paying for sex with women in 1988 when he went to work at a Japanese school in the Philippines. He said the ages of the prostitutes he hired ranged from 14 to over 70 years old.
NEW: A witness says he never saw Walter Scott try to get Slager's Taser. The video shows an initial traffic stop and interactions between the officer and Scott. Scott's lawyer says the video does not change the fact that the shooting was unjustified. The North Charleston Police Department is not providing more information, citing an ongoing investigation.
Pappy Van Winkle, one of the rarest and most expensive bourbons in the world, vanished from a Kentucky distillery in October 2013. A grand jury indicted "nine members of a criminal syndicate" on Tuesday. The alleged ringleader is Gilbert "Toby" Curtsinger, a 45-year-old loading dock worker at the Buffalo Trace Distillery.
NEW: "It's been a really rough day," Jon Reiter tells CNN. The Indian Army's Everest Expedition evacuated 13 mountaineers from a base camp, a spokesman says. A doctor says he has seen 14 bodies so far, and many of those killed came from other countries. Two companies report deaths of Americans on the mountain.
President Obama and Cuban counterpart Raul Castro meet for an hour at the Summit of the Americas in Panama. It's the first time the two nations' top leaders have sat down for substantive talks in more than 50 years. Obama says the meeting was "candid and fruitful" and could prove a "turning point" in his push to defrost ties with Cuba.
The happiest countries have longer life expectancies, more social support, more generosity and lower perceptions of corruption. The U.N. General Assembly declared March 20 as World Happiness Day in 2012. Switzerland took the top spot from Denmark in 2015, rising from third to first place in this year's list of the world's happiest countries.
A few mourners trickle into the Fielding Home For Funerals in Charleston, South Carolina. Mayor Joseph Riley says the stress of the past week is too much for the Scott family. Police meet with a man who was in Walter Scott's car when he was pulled over for a broken taillight.
The number of migrant deaths in the Mediterranean has increased by a factor of 30 compared to the same time last year. Almost all the deaths have occurred in the perilous central Mediterranean crossing from Libya to Italy. EU critics have called for tougher action to deter asylum seekers from making the risky journey. In 2013, mainland Australia was legally "excised" from the migration zone. The shift in policy under successive Labor and now the Liberal National governments in Australia has been designed as a deterrent.
The Ethiopian government confirms that 30 of its citizens were among the two groups. The al-Furqan Media video shows two groups of men, one in orange jumpsuits and the other in black, being killed. "Their blood is the purest blood because there is a nation behind them (which) inherits revenge," the video's narrator says.
Some of the world's worst terrorist groups aim to create societies governed by strict, distorted versions of Sharia law. That means anyone who doesn't subscribe to such extremist views are enemies and in danger. A network of Pakistanis associated with al Qaeda talked about attacking the Vatican back in March 2010, an Italian prosecutor says.
Mohamed Morsy is convicted on charges of violence and inciting violence and sentenced to 20 years in prison. But he is acquitted of murder in the deaths of protesters outside the presidential palace in December 2012. His Freedom and Justice Party calls the trial a "travesty of justice" and a "sad and terrible day in Egyptian history" He is also standing trial in three other cases.
The Virgin Mary Church was torched and looted by a mob in Kafr Hakim in August 2013. It was one of at least 42 churches and many more businesses and homes targeted that August. Two minors were sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined 10,000 Egyptian pounds (about $1,300)
Aaron Hernandez is found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Odin Lloyd. The former New England Patriots tight end also faces murder charges in a 2012 double homicide. He has pleaded not guilty. Lloyd's body was found in an industrial park in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, in June 2013. Lloyd was a semipro football player for the Boston Bandits.
Edwin Sabuhoro was a warden in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorilla. He decided to help poachers make a living by turning poachers to farmers. He divided his savings and gave them $2,000 to rent land, buy seeds and start farming. He is now trying to take his idea further to other national parks across Africa.
Every culture, every generation, remakes Jesus in its own image. Hollywood has yet to cast an actual Jew as Jesus, but it's inching closer. The type of men chosen to play Christ is brawny, with brown eyes and dark complexions. Each of the Jesus shows drew big ratings, which means you'll likely see more of Christ as you channel surf.
In Neolithic times trepanation was thought to be a cure for everything from epilepsy to migraines. The implement often used to carry out the primitive surgery was made from one of the sharpest substances found in nature. Obsidian -- a type of volcanic glass -- can produce cutting edges many times finer than even the best steel scalpels. Modern obsidian scalpels look nothing like the decorative flint-knapped knives of Neolithic man.
Record Store Day is Saturday, an annual celebration of your neighborhood record store. Many stores will host live performances, drawings, book signings, special sales of rare or autographed vinyl. Record stores are cultural institutions that celebrate music history and nurture the local music scene. But you might think twice before asking if they stock "I Just Called to Say I Love You"
Ernst Haas was one of the 20th century's great photojournalists and image-makers. He was an early member of the Magnum Photos cooperative, and a regular on movie sets in the '50s and '60s. A new book of Haas' movie photography is called "ErnSt Haas: On Set" The Austrian photographer died in 1986.
Robert Bates pleads not guilty to a charge of second-degree manslaughter. A judge grants him permission to go to the Bahamas for a family vacation. The family of Eric Harris, the man Bates killed, says the decision sends a "message of apathy" Bates' preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 2.
Fatu Kekula, 23, was just a year away from finishing up her nursing degree in Liberia when Ebola struck. Her mother, father, sister and cousin came down with the disease. A CNN story prompted donations from around the world to help pay for her education in the U.S. She's now studying nursing at Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing in Atlanta.
Shelby and Ben Offrink were married and raising their two daughters when Shelby was diagnosed with brain cancer. Shelby's tumor was lodged in her spine instead of her brain. Ben's Hodgkins lymphoma reappeared after being in remission for 15 years. Ben is now on chemotherapy and hopes to have a bone marrow transplant.
Hospitals are looking at everything they do to improve the patient experience and their bottom lines. The Cleveland Clinic sought the help of Diane von Furstenberg to redesign its gowns. The Henry Ford Health System is in the process of updating its hospital gowns, too. New gowns need to be easily mass-manufactured, as well as efficiently laundered.
Protesters angry over the death of Freddie Gray got into physical altercations with police Saturday night in downtown Baltimore. Some of the hundreds who confronted lines of police officers got into shoving matches with helmeted cops. At least five police cars were damaged by people who smashed windows and jumped on them. Vandals broke and damaged storefront windows and trashed one 7-Eleven.
Swiss physicist Jean-Pierre Wolf is working on using focused laser beams to affect the weather. Laser seeding is a cleaner version of cloud seeding, a form of weather modification that has been used for several years. It can create new clouds where there are none, by inducing condensation, mimicking the natural process that creates clouds. The technology is still in its infancy, but once it's perfected, it could help us modulate the weather in areas of high contrast.
Most of those released were women and children; the rest were ill or elderly, a Peshmerga commander says. The freed Yazidis were received by Peshmerga, who sent them to the Kurdish regional capital, Irbil. ISIS previously released scores of other Yazidis since attacking the group's towns last year. Yazidis are of Kurdish descent, and their religion is considered pre-Islamic.
Dr. Anthony Moschetto is charged in what authorities say was a failed plot to have a rival doctor hurt or killed. His attorney calls the allegations against his client "completely unsubstantiated" "It doesn't matter what anyone says, he is presumed to be innocent," Randy Zelin tells CNN's Christi Paul.
Questions have arisen about the identity of the girl who Dr. Sanjay Gupta helped operate on during a week in Nepal. Gupta helped doctors at Bir Hospital in Kathmandu perform a craniotomy in a makeshift operating room. More than 4,300 were killed in Nepal by the 7.8-magnitude quake, the strongest to hit the region in 80 years.
Jackson Gordon is a 21-year-old industrial design student at Philadelphia University. He has created a replica of the Batsuit from Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight Trilogy' Gordon is also an expert in Shaolin Kung Fu and is a cross between Bruce Wayne and Lucius Fox from Nolan's Batman trilogy. He raised $1,255 on Kickstarter in 6 days to create the Batman suit.
A year after ISIS became a household name in America, U.S. prosecutions of would-be recruits have exploded. At least 25 people have been detained since January. The flurry of arrests is a sign that complicated, manpower-intensive investigations are finally being completed. But they also highlight the unique challenges that ISIS poses in comparison with al Qaeda, which has attracted fewer recruits.
NEW: The Red Cross opens a blood bank in Kathmandu. The U.S. government is providing $1 million in immediate assistance. India sends 10 more aid flights, 10 helicopters to assist in search-and-rescue efforts. Google India launches a person finder website to work as a clearinghouse for information on missing people.
A total of 47 bodies have been exhumed from two of the 11 mass graves discovered in Tikrit, an Iraqi government official says. The remains will be sent back to Baghdad for DNA tests to establish identify, he says. ISIS claimed to have executed that many soldiers captured in June outside Camp Speicher, near Tikrit.
Rishi Khanal, 27, was pulled from the wreckage of a building where he was stuck for 82 hours. His survival is unusual, as it's rare for injured people to hold out for longer than 72 hours after a disaster. Khanal's story of survival isn't the only one to emerge from the terrible destruction wrought by the quake.
Indonesia postpones execution of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina maid on death row in Indonesia. Her mother: "We are so happy, so happy. I thought I had lost my daughter already but God is so good" Indonesian President Joko Widodo says the decision was the result of the Indonesian government's desire to cooperate with the ongoing case in the Philippines. The Philippine Embassy in Jakarta says it welcomed the reprieve and appreciated that the government was reconsidering the case.
NEW: More than 100 people arrested in New York during a "NYC Rise Up & Shut It Down With Baltimore" rally. NEW: Denver police arrest 11 people for charges such as assaulting a police officer, robbery, resisting police, disobedience to lawful orders and obstructing roadways. Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake: "We re-evaluate it on a daily basis"
NEW: Denver police report nine arrests in Wednesday's demonstrations. NEW: The charges include assault of a police officer, robbery, resisting police, obstructing roadways, and interference. In Washington, about 500 protesters gathered in the middle of H Street and 7th and chanted, "All night, all day, we're gonna fight for Freddie Gray" A smaller rally was held Tuesday in New York. A protest is planned for Thursday in Philadelphia.
Zuriel Oduwole is a 12-year-old filmmaker who has made four documentaries on African issues. Born in California to a Nigerian father and a Mauritian mother, she is often described as "the world's youngest filmmaker" Her most recent project, "A Promising Africa," is the first in an ongoing series which will profile five African nations. She was named by Business Insider as one of the world's 100 most powerful individuals last year.
L'Hermione is a painstaking replica of an 18th century French frigate that fought with the U.S. in the War of Independence. It set sail in France on Saturday for Virginia to retrace a journey through American history. The original Hermione was assigned to a French nobleman, who fought as a general in George Washington's army. President Obama, in a letter to congratulate the launch, called France "our Nation's oldest ally"
Over 4,400 dead, 8,000 injured and 8 million people across Nepal affected by earthquake. Nepal relies on only one international airport to receive and deliver aid. Airport management is still chaotic, with staff and military not being able to clear runways. The operation to get aid to survivors in Nepal is still "very ad hoc"
The FBI says it will investigate whether civil rights were violated during the beating of a suspect in San Bernardino. Ten deputies identified as being involved in the case have been put on paid administrative leave. The ACLU of Southern California says it is "deeply troubled" by the images. The suspect allegedly fled by car, foot and horseback when law enforcement officers tried to arrest him.
The Sewol sank on April 16, killing 304 people, mostly high school students on a field trip to Jeju island. The divers stopped searching months ago because of the winter and water conditions, and the South Korean ferry remains on the bottom of the sea floor. South Korean President Park Geun-hye calls for the salvage of the Sewol's wreck "as soon as possible"
Typhoon Maysak is churning over the Pacific Ocean, days away from a possible direct hit on the Philippines. Its eye is projected to make landfall in the central or northern part of the island of Luzon on Sunday. The storm has weakened and is expected to lose more strength before it reaches the country. The Philippines is frequently hit by typhoons.
Cystic fibrosis patients shouldn't be near each other because they can share infections that could cripple their already fragile lungs. Katie Donovan and Dalton Prager met on Facebook and fell in love. Katie's pulmonologist had lectured her many times that face-to-face meetings with other CF patients were a bad idea. Katie listened to her heart, even if it might hurt her lungs.
When ISIS overran villages near Mosul in August 2014, a small group of Assyrians formed their own militia: Dwekh Nawsha -- "The Sacrificers" Assyrians belong to the rapidly dwindling Christian population of Iraq. Many among them see the fight with ISIS as a final battle for survival against the Islamists. Most Iraqi Christians live in Kurdish areas in the north, which have been a relative haven of stability.
Two African-American candidates win their wards to make the six-member Ferguson City Council 50% black. It was the first city election since white police Officer Darren Wilson shot and killed unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in August. Supporters of both candidates said that from the tragedy of a young black man's death, a new day dawned in Ferguson.
Pope Francis uses the word "genocide" to refer to the mass killings of Armenians a century ago under the Ottoman Empire. His use of the term genocide -- even though he was quoting from the declaration -- upset Turkey. The nation recalled its ambassador to the Vatican for "consultations" just hours after Francis' comments. Turkey officially denies that a genocide took place.
NEW: "I watched the video, and I was sickened by what I saw and I have not watched it since," North Charleston police chief says. Officer Michael Slager is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Walter Scott, 50. Scott's brother says the video shows his brother "running for his life" away from the officer. The video shows Scott running away, with his back to the officer, as he is shot eight times.
Noelle Velentzas, 28, and Asia Siddiqui, 31, are accused of plotting to build an explosive device for attacks in the U.S. They are held without bond and ordered to appear in court on May 4. "Why can't we be some real bad bitches?" VelentZas asked, according to a federal criminal complaint. SiddiquI's attorney says his client intends to plead not guilty.
Sabra Dipping Co. is recalling 30,000 cases of hummus due to possible contamination with Listeria. The recall is voluntary. So far, no illnesses have been reported from the hummus. Anyone who has purchased any of the items is urged to dispose of or return it to the store for a full refund.
UNRWA: "Never has the hour been more desperate in the Palestine refugee camp of Yarmouk" The UNRWA estimates 18,000 civilians remain trapped in the camp. The camp has been engulfed in fighting between the government and rebel forces since December 2012. "Reports of kidnappings, beheadings and mass killings are coming out," a PLO official says.
The northern Ramadi districts of Albu Faraj, Albu Essa and Albu Risha are in the hands of ISIS, an Iraqi official says. At least 10 Iraqi security forces are killed in the attacks, the official says, and the head of the military operation is wounded. ISIS took over parts of Ramadi in the first half of 2014, and it's been part of a tug of war since.
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi: "The enemy has been defeated, and it has lost all its capabilities" Iraqi police say they dismantled hundreds of IEDs (improvised explosive devices) in Tikrit. Officials are concerned about the behavior of the conquerors, particularly the Iranian-backed Shiite militiamen.
Julian Zelizer: Hillary Clinton is famous enough by now to go by one name, but should she? He asks why are we all referring to her as if we're part of her circle of close pals? He says it's important for the American public to be able to imagine electing a leader not despite the fact that she's a woman. Zelizer says calling Clinton by her first name serves stereotypes that women need to be "approive"
At least three people were shot in separate incidents in Ferguson, Missouri, on late Tuesday and early Wednesday. The unrest carried on until about 3 a.m. and three police vehicles were damaged by rocks. The renewed tensions in Ferguson follow rioting in Baltimore after the death of Freddie Gray.
"He was outgoing -- loved everybody, (was) very known in the community and got along with everybody," his brother says. Walter Scott, 50, was pulled over for a faulty brake light, then shot dead by a South Carolina police officer. A lawyer for Scott's family speculated it could have been related to "child support and a fear of maybe going back to (jail) "He was not a dangerous person," a family lawyer says.
NEW: The Red Cross calls for a 24-hour ceasefire in Yemen. NEW: The U.N. Security Council adjourns with no decision on a draft resolution. The United Nations says at least 519 people have been killed in Yemen in the past two weeks. Houthi rebels are pitted against external Arab air forces and fighters loyal to Yemen's displaced president.
Al-Shabaab militants have launched a series of deadly attacks over the last few years in the Sahel region. The Somali-based terror group is trying to prevent the children from getting a "Western" education, headmaster says. In early April, 147 people were massacred at Garissa University in northern Kenya, the group's deadliest attack to date.
25-1 outsider Many Clouds wins the Grand National by a length and a half. Jockey Leighton Aspell becomes first jockey since 1950s to ride back-to-back winners on different horses. McCoy's horse Shutthefrontdoor was heavily backed by the betting public to win. The 40-year-old Ulsterman has won an astonishing 4,356 races in his career.
Blackwater sniper Nicholas Slatten is sentenced to life in prison for his role in 2007 mass shooting in Baghdad. Paul Slough, Evan Liberty and Dustin Heard are sentenced to 30 years each, plus one day. The four were among seven Blackwater employees who opened fire in the Nusoor Square traffic circle in Baghdad, killing 17 people.
An unidentified male walked through a public area on the west front of the Capitol early Saturday afternoon and shot himself, police say. The lockdown was lifted about 3:50 p.m. ET and pedestrian traffic was allowed. The male carried a sign with a message about "social justice," authorities say.
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is the oldest continuously produced family of military planes in history. Lockheed has been making these airplanes longer than the legendary B-52 bomber and the famous U2 spy jet. "Furious 7" producers chose a plane that was designed in the 1950s to pull off the stunt in the film.
The stress of living in a war zone shows on the passengers' faces as they scramble to get out of Yemen. The Houthi rebels control Sanaa, including the airport. The Saudi air force gave Air India a four-hour window to go to and from Sanaa and a specific travel route for a safe landing.
At least 147 people were killed in the attack at Garissa University College, many of them students. The bodies of four Al-Shabaab attackers remained where they fell, their bodies shattered in a torrent of bullets. Investigators marked the locations of students' bodies with numbered tags before sending them to morgues.
Lane Bryant has launched an ad campaign for its Cacique line titled #ImNoAngel. The campaign is a not-so-subtle dig at Victoria's Secret. The lingerie giant was criticized last year for a campaign featuring the words "Perfect Body" over images of slender supermodels.
A grand jury in Dallas County, Texas, decides not to indict two officers in the fatal shooting of Jason Harrison. The officers won't face criminal prosecution, but they are still facing a wrongful death lawsuit from Harrison's family. Harrison's mother called police for help getting her schizophrenic son to the hospital in June. He was shot five times, including twice in the back as he crashed into a garage door.
NASA chief scientist Ellen Stofan: "I think we're going to have strong indications of life beyond Earth within a decade" "We are not talking about little green men," she says. NASA says scientists have found evidence or indications of water on a number of celestial bodies. The Hubble Space Telescope has been key to the discoveries.
A TV series based on the 1999 sci-fi film "Galaxy Quest" is in the works at Paramount Television. The DreamWorks film centered on the cast of a canceled space TV show who are accidentally sent to a spaceship. The film's scribe Robert Gordon is expected to write the TV version.
A drone carrying traces of a radioactive material was found on the rooftop of Japan's equivalent to the White House. The drone was equipped with a small camera, smoke flares and a plastic bottle containing small traces of cesium, police say. The discovery is raising concerns about terrorism, a government official says.
The NYPD bomb squad examined a locker thought to contain a suspicious package and found it was empty, a law enforcement official said. About 2,700 people were safely transported from the island and offered full refunds. Service to Liberty Island is to resume at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, ferry operator says.
Nearly 60% of the people in America's workforce are paid hourly and work part-time. Many don't even know their weekly schedules until the last moment, authors say. Congress should help low-wage workers gain access to predictable work schedules, they say. The Schedules that Work Act would give workers the right to request and receive predictable schedules.
The New South China Mall is the biggest shopping mall in the world. Opened to the public in 2005 in Dongguan in the south of the country, the goal was to attract 100,000 visitors a day. It was classified by industry analysts as a "dead mall" and became an unflattering symbol of China's real estate speculation. A visit in late March revealed a different picture, with the mall buzzing with activity. Most of the unoccupied units, along with halls and walkways are under renovation.
"I sincerely apologize," Patrick Cherry tells WNBC's Jonathan Dienst. "I was just angry, at that moment, for that exchange," he says. "No good cop can watch that without a wince," says Police Commissioner William Bratton. "That officer's behavior reflected poorly on everyone who wears our uniform," union says.
Brian Rogers and Caitlin McGuire own the Breckenridge Cannabis Club, a recreational marijuana dispensary. Colorado became the first state in the nation to allow the sale of recreational marijuana on January 1, 2014. Their journey to build a legal marijuana empire is documented in the new CNN Original Series "High Profits" "Somebody is going to become a mogul," Rogers said.
Brynn Duncan, 21, was diagnosed with mast cell disease after suffering anaphylactic shock in March. Mast cells are the regulators of your immune system. Scientists don't know yet what causes the mutations that cause the abnormal behavior. Scientists suspect the mutations are acquired early in life but genetics may make some children more susceptible.
Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians are taking to the streets in protests against President Dilma Rousseff. Protesters say she should be impeached for failing to halt the corruption at state-run oil company Petrobras. Rousseff won re-election with just over 50% of valid votes in October.
Mourners gather in Nairobi's Uhuru Park to remember the 147 people killed in the Garissa attack. "We need to talk about the bright futures cut short," one organizer says. Kenya launched airstrikes Monday targeting Al-Shabaab's training camps in Somalia, military source says.
April marks a decade on death row for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran for their part in a failed heroin smuggling plot. They are waiting to learn whether they will be put to death by firing squad. The members of the Bali Nine were arrested after Indonesian police received a tip from Australian Federal Police. The seven others are serving lengthy prison sentences for trafficking drugs.
UNICEF releases a report on the crisis titled "Missing Childhoods" It also launches a social media campaign using the hashtag #bringbackourchildhood. More than 1.5 million people have fled their homes due to the violence, UNICEF says. "Young women and girls are being subjected to forced marriage, forced labor and rape"
CNN's Nick Paton Walsh visits a regional logistics hub for the Afghan police force near Jalalabad. The facility was originally intended to resupply the entire east of the country with uniforms, ammunition, even fuel for vehicles. But the project has been handed between rotations of U.S. officers and is perhaps a little distant from its first conception.
UltraHaptics' technology creates tactile three-dimensional shapes literally out of thin air using ultrasound. The company's tagline says it all: "Feeling without touching." Through an emission of sound waves, sensations are projected through the air and to the user. Creating buttons and shapes literally anywhere they're needed opens up a slew of possibilities for devices.
Google rolls out Pac-Man game on April Fools' Day. It's easy to play: Just open Google Maps on your desktop browser and click on the Pac-man icon. Twitterers have been playing the game in Manhattan, London and San Francisco. Google is known for its impish pranks.
Jury deliberations resume Wednesday in Aaron Hernandez's murder trial. Aaron Hernandez is known for his swagger in court, but should he act any differently when he's on trial for murder? "Downward Spiral: Inside the Case against Aaron Hernandez" airs tonight at 9 p.m. ET.
Laura Bernardini is a director of coverage at CNN and a lifelong Catholic. She has never read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation from cover to cover. CNN.com's religion editor suggested she chronicle it weekly for Belief.com. Bernardini: "I have been looking for a form of meditation in my hectic life"
Mao Zedong's "Little Red Book" was required reading during China's Cultural Revolution in the 1960s and 70s. China has now updated the practice for the digital age, launching a smartphone app starring its current leader, President Xi Jinping. The app features the latest news about Xi and allows users to access the traditional texts that Xi quotes from. It's unclear how many people have downloaded the app, which is available on Apple's App Store.
Stan Freberg died of natural causes at a Santa Monica hospital, his son and daughter say. "He was and will always be my hero," his son says. Freberg lampooned cultural institutions and described himself as a "guerilla satirist" The New York Times dubbed him the "Che Guevara of advertising"
Cynthia Cheroitich, a student at Garissa University College, survived the Al-Shabaab attack. "I was scared so much," she tells CNN. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta declares three days of national mourning for the victims of the attack. He calls Al- Shabaab an "existential threat to our republic"
Rick Santorum says he'd hoped Indiana Gov. Mike Pence would veto the "fix" to his state's religious freedom law rather than limiting its scope. The law unleashed an intense backlash against Indiana, led by tech giants like Apple and Salesforce and sports organizations like the NCAA. Santorum: "It doesn't really open the debate up on some of the more current issues"
Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is hospitalized in Southern California. Paramedics were called to her home around 2:30 p.m. PT Tuesday. Mitchell, 71, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Some of Mitchell's best-known songs are "Big Yellow Taxi," "Help Me" and "Free Man in Paris"
A 34-member team from the Indian army plans to pick up at least 4,000 kilograms (more than 8,000 pounds) of waste. The trip marks the 50th anniversary of the first Indian team to scale Mount Everest. The mountain is part of the Himalaya mountain range on the border between Nepal and Tibet region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been a vocal critic of nuclear talks with Iran. He has sharpened his rhetoric in recent days, saying the deal increases the risk of a "horrific war" Netanyahu: "Israel will not accept an agreement which allows a country that vows to annihilate us to develop nuclear weapons" The final deal faces a June 30 deadline.
Holland America Line says two guests were found dead inside their stateroom on the ms Ryndam at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. The ship left Tampa, Florida, on March 29 on a 14-day Southern Caribbean cruise. FBI spokesman Moises Quiñones says authorities are on scene investigating.
"We do not lie," Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says. "We can cooperate with the world," he says. He thanks Iranians for their patience and for "resisting" by standing up for the country's rights. "Cooperation and interaction would be in the interest of everyone," he adds. Israel's Netanyahu blasts the deal as a "grave danger"
Tornadoes, fierce winds and severe thunderstorms with large hail are predicted for the Midwest and Plains. Severe weather is perilous anytime, of course, but CNN meteorologist Chad Myers says it's more dangerous during the night. Earlier this week, severe weather struck the South. Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Georgia reported large hail.
Tornadoes, fierce winds and severe thunderstorms with large hail are predicted for the Midwest and Plains. Severe weather is perilous anytime, of course, but CNN meteorologist Chad Myers says it's more dangerous during the night. Earlier this week, severe weather struck the South. Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Georgia reported large hail.
Sierra Sharry was eight months pregnant when Lane Smith fell and hit his head in July. He was taken to the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City but never recovered. Sharry asked a photographer to make their family complete, just for one picture. The family photo has become a social media sensation after appearing on the photographer's Facebook.
Al-Shabaab opened fire at a college campus in Garissa on Thursday, killing 147 people. Many Kenyans had believed that security had improved since the Westgate Mall siege in 2013. But the number of people killed in the attack is plaguing Kenyan with self-doubt. Kenya will need a lot more help from its neighbors and the international community.
The Global Slavery Index says Nigeria has the highest number of people in modern slavery of any sub-Saharan country. Nigeria's anti-trafficking agency, Naptip, is overwhelmed by the realities of working in what is now a zone of military operations. 8 million children are currently engaged in forced labor, according to the government's own admission. Concerns are growing that orphaned children could end up in the hands of Boko Haram.
Regina Agyare, founder of software development company Soronko Solutions, is teaching local girls how to code. Achievers Ghana supports 250 girls in Nima, a slum in the Ghanaian capital of Accra. Its goal is to break through social barriers and provide Nima with a generation of female role models. The project was bequeathed its classroom above the mosque it shares a building with.
The debate over Indiana's religious freedom law is heated because of the interpretations and motives behind the law. Sen. Chuck Schumer mocks Indiana's contention that the state law is simply a mirror of the 22-year-old federal law. The key difference in the Indiana law is that it expands the instances where someone can use religious freedom as a defense.
NEW: Alan Dershowitz: "I hope that people will now understand that they were completely false and made up" A Florida judge denies a motion by two women to join a lawsuit against Prince Andrew and a prominent U.S. lawyer. The judge says the "lurid details" of alleged abuse were unnecessary to determining whether the victims could join the lawsuit. Buckingham Palace in January emphatically denied any form of sexual contact between the Duke of York and a victim.
The Dalniy Vostok freezer trawler went down in the Sea of Okhotsk within 15 minutes of getting into difficulties. Of the 132 people on board, 78 were Russians; 54 others were foreign nationals from Myanmar, Ukraine, Lithuania and Vanuatu. The shipwreck is thought to have been caused by a collision with an obstacle which damaged the hull.
Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry held talks early Thursday morning in Lausanne, Switzerland. The deadline to agree on what will be the parameters for an endgame pact on Iran's nuclear program has come and gone with no deal. The date that really counts is June 30.
Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz reportedly ignored warnings that the plane was headed for water. Pilots are calling for enhanced crash avoidance software that could take control away from a pilot. The technology would work in a fashion similar to crash avoidance technology already used in automobiles. The idea is not new; Airbus was working on the technology after 9/11.
Gov. Mike Pence says he will "fix" Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, or RFRA, so it will not discriminate against gays and lesbians. David Frum: Promoting false dichotomy between protecting religion and equality serves no one. He says RFRA was passed in 1993, when our sensibilities were different, and it was not yet a national conversation. Frum says the bill was passed with important national decisions about marriage equality on the horizon.
This Easter we reflect upon the crucifixion, beheading, stoning, enforced slavery, sexual abuse, human trafficking, harassment, bombing and displacement of hundreds of thousands of Christians. This Easter, let us earnestly pray with all the love of Christ for all those in harm's way, they say.
Muhammadu Buhari, 72, won Nigeria's presidential election, defeating incumbent Goodluck Jonathan by about two million votes. Nigeria is significant because it is the biggest economy and most populous country in Africa. It is also one of Africa's largest oil producers and is a major supplier of crude oil to the U.S. The elections were largely predicted to be violent and everyone, Nigerians included, expected the worst.
"Furious 7" is expected to gross $115 million or more when it opens at the North American box office this weekend. It is getting the widest release in Universal's history with a theater count of roughly 4,003. The movie is also poised to do massive business Overseas, putting its global debut north of $250 million.
The 25% cut in usage amounts to roughly 1.5 million acre-feet of water over the next nine months. "We're in a new era," Gov. Jerry Brown says. The action comes as the Sierra Nevada snowpack is near a record low. The entire state faces at least a moderate drought, and more than half of the state faces an exceptional drought.
LZ Granderson: McDonald's raises wages for 90,000 of its employees is a victory for fast-food workers. He says it's a small step forward, but it leaves out the vast majority of McDonald's workers. LZ: The raise does nothing to help workers have a voice in determining their workplace conditions. We are at a turning point in U.S. history, he says, when forces come together for a better life for all.
Iranians celebrate nuclear deal with U.S. and other world powers. Young people wave flags from their sunroofs, blast music from stereos and chat online with #IranTalks. The agreement was struck on the final day of Persian New Year festivities, symbolizing a fresh start.
Some fans of Lucille Ball want her statue removed from a park in her hometown. They say the "ugly" likeness does not do justice to the "I Love Lucy" star. The life-size bronze statue has been likened to Conway Twitty, the snake from "Beetlejuice" and Steve Buscemi. It has been a tourist draw since 2009 for Celoron, New York.
Abdurasul Hasanovich Juraboev, Akhror Saidakhmetov, and Abror Habibov were arrested last month. They were charged with providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization. A fourth man, Dilkhayot Kasimov, has been indicted in connection with the plot, the indictment says.
The moon slips fully into Earth's shadow at 4:58 a.m. Pacific Time. It's the third in a series of four in a row, known as a "tetrad" People from the U.S. West Coast to Australia were able to catch the total eclipse. The next one is expected to come September 28.
British voters go to the polls on Thursday in an election that could change the political landscape. Queen Elizabeth II is officially Britain's head of state, but she's only nominally in charge. Britain's elections are run on a "first-past-the-post" basis, which means a party can easily win power without winning the most votes. The elected parliament consists of 650 seats, each representing a different number of constituents.
Millions of Turks were left confused and concerned by the worst power outage to grip the country in more than a decade. The mysterious collapse of much of the country's energy grid triggered a burst of wild conspiracy theories. The government's increasingly heavy-handed repression of public dissent has contributed to a hyper-polarized and deeply mistrustful political atmosphere.
The emails were discovered as part of a Justice Department investigation of racial prejudice in Ferguson, Missouri. The emails were obtained by the Washington Post after a public records request. One email showed Ronald Reagan feeding a chimp in the 1951 comedy "Bedtime for Bonzo" Another showed a photo of bare-chested dancing women, apparently in Africa.
NEW: The death "appears to be natural (causes) or an accident," a coroner's official says. Andrew Getty, 47, was found on his side near a bathroom in his Los Angeles home, KTLA reports. His mother and father ask that the media and the public respect the family's privacy.
Co-pilot Andreas Lubitz crashed Germanwings Flight 9525 into the French Alps on March 24, killing everyone on board. David Perry: His case raises larger and important issues about people with mental illness and stigma. He says we need to understand mental illness as an illness and not a personal failing. Perry: We need to build awareness and support for those who suffer from mental illness.
Prince Harry will spend four weeks with the Australian military in Sydney, Darwin and Perth. The 30-year-old prince is known in the British Army as "Captain Harry Wales" He has already spent time with Australian troops on a number of occasions during his 10-year military career. His program will involve training in urban settings and patrolling the Australian bush.
Kamron Taylor, 23, was arrested Friday night in Chicago after a tip led police to him in Illinois. The name tattooed on his neck -- Gertrude -- gave him away, Kankakee County Sheriff Tim Bukowski says. Authorities had been looking for Taylor since early Wednesday, when he jumped a correctional officer. The sheriff says he's likely to face an attempted murder charge for his attack of the guard.
Kenya launched airstrikes against Al-Shabaab bases in Somalia, a military source says. The strikes are not retribution for last week's massacre at Garissa University College, the source adds. The Kenyan government says Mohamed Mohamud is the mastermind of the attack on the university.
Mike Premeau and Kathy Danke launched a small business, Memories Gourmet Pizza Co., in their Wisconsin town. People mistook them for Memories Pizza of Walkerton, Indiana, which refused to cater a same-sex wedding. "My stomach was in my throat all afternoon," Danke says. "I was shocked. It was like I was a rat running around in a cage," he says.
Two people, one of them a licensed greyhound trainer, have been arrested in Australia after at least 55 dog carcasses were found dumped in Queensland bush. Two Bundaberg residents, a 71-year old man and a 64-year-old woman, each charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm. Queensland Police Minister Jo-Ann Miller described the discovery of the carcasses as sickening. Australia's greyhound racing industry has been under intense scrutiny since a television investigation.
NEW: The flight data recorder shows that Andreas Lubitz used the controls to speed up the plane's descent, the BEA says. NEW: A German official says that Lubitz's actions amount to "premeditated murder" NEW: The German co-pilot was "very afraid" he would lose his license to fly, a law enforcement source says. The recorder was found Thursday by a police officer digging in a ravine.
Prince Harry is due to arrive in Australia on Monday for a four-week stint with the armed forces there. He has already spent time with Australian troops on a number of occasions during his 10-year military career. The 30-year-old prince is known in the British Army as "Captain Harry Wales" He announced last month that he would be leaving the military in June.
Rep. Elijah Cummings: "Did anybody recognize Freddie Gray when he was alive?" Gray was in youth choir and was a junior usher, Cummings says. Hundreds of protesters peacefully rallied in Baltimore on Saturday against the alleged police role in Gray's death. A small group turned violent, smashing police vehicles with garbage cans, climbing on top of the cars.
Skeleton of a camel thought to have been used by Ottoman troops besieging Vienna in the 17th century found in Austria. The remains were uncovered by archaeologists exploring the construction site for a shopping center in Tulln in 2006-2007. DNA analysis on the skeleton confirmed that it had been one of a hybrid species of camel, specifically a "Tulu" The Austrians' unfamiliarity with such a beast may have led to its preservation.
Two corrections officers and one former officer trainee have been charged in a plot to kill a former inmate. The FBI informant met the men after infiltrating a branch of the KKK, CNN affiliate WJXT reports. The three men are now facing up to 30 years in jail if convicted on one count each of conspiracy to commit murder.
The P5+1 reached a framework agreement with Iran over the country's nuclear program Thursday. But the talks this week were historic, particularly for the otherwise frozen U.S.-Iranian relationship. The site of these negotiations is also a gilded cage. The five-star Beau-Rivage Palace Hotel in Lausanne, Switzerland, played host to the negotiations.
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Missouri National Guard used highly militarized words to describe protesters in Ferguson, documents show. The National Guard was concerned about perceptions of its deployment, the documents reveal. A spokesman for the guard defended the militarized language as standard for the planning process ahead of deployment. The documents were obtained by CNN through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says the deal is "an informal arrangement" with an emphasis on tracking Australians who go to Iraq to fight for ISIS. But one Australian lawmaker reportedly described the move as "dancing with the devil" Australia is grappling with the problem of citizens who are choosing to travel to Iraq and Syria to join ISIS.
Environmentalist group Sea Shepherd rescues crew of alleged poaching vessel after 110-day chase. Sea Shepherd had been tailing the Thunder, subject of an Interpol "purple notice" for suspected fraud and fisheries-related crimes. Crew rescued from the ship handed over to Sao Tome coastguard early Tuesday. Bob Barker captain Peter Hammarstedt: "I'm 100% confident that the captain of the Thunder destroyed his own ship"
NEW: Four of the victims were foreigners and two were Somalis, the police chief of Puntland says. The terrorist group Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for the attack. Somalia's President calls it "an attack against the future of our country" The attack follows a separate incident Sunday in which three African Union troops died in an ambush.
Huntley High's blended learning program merges Internet-based instruction with a more traditional classroom setting. One-third of the school's 2,700 students are enrolled in the program. It allows teachers to write the curriculum, with students giving feedback about the focus. "Blended allows us to provide a stable environment that gives students the ability to spread their wings a bit," superintendent says.
Charlie Hill, now 65, was arrested in 1971 in New Mexico after a police officer was shot dead. He fled to Cuba, where he has lived for 43 years in self-imposed exile. Hill says he may return to the U.S. to face charges that he killed a New Mexico police officer and hijacked a plane.
Misao Okawa was born on March 5, 1898 in Osaka, Japan. The oldest person ever was Jeanne Louise Calment, who died at age 122 in 1997. Okawa left behind three children, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Her favorite food was sushi and udon noodles, an employee says.
Pope Francis asks that bloodshed end in Iraq and Syria and that humanitarian aid get to those in need. "We ask for peace and freedom for the many men and women subject to old and new forms of enslavement," he says. Pope Francis ends the address consoling the marginalized, the poor, the sick and the suffering.
Rope noose found hanging from a tree near student center at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Hundreds of Duke University students and faculty march to protest the incident. The incident is one of several recent racist events to affect college students. Duke University is a private college with about 15,000 students in Durham.
Muhanad Mahmoud Al Farekh, 29, was deported from Pakistan to the United States. He's accused of plotting to fight against American forces abroad, according to a complaint. CNN counterterrorism analyst: "This is a great catch not because he was a bomber but because he could have trained tens of bombers" If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.
Kenya's interior minister says four terrorists were killed and the operation ended "successfully" 147 people, including 147 students, were killed in the Garissa University College attack, he says. Al-Shabaab, the Somalia-based terror group that's claimed responsibility, is believed to be behind the attack. The attack began with an explosion and gunshots around 5:30 a.m. Thursday at the school's front gates.
A border guard is killed in a cross-boundary fire exchange with militants in Yemen, state-run Saudi Press Agency reports. Houthi rebels seize the presidential palace in the southern Yemeni port city of Aden. Yemeni special forces loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh arrive in Aden, an official says. U.S. Navy warships are patrolling off Yemen in search of suspicious shipping.
A New York judge says Facebook is an acceptable way for a woman to serve her husband with a divorce summons. Ellanora Arthur Baidoo has been trying to divorce her husband for several years, her attorney says. She has been unable to find Victor Sena Blood-Dzraku to serve him the papers. The couple never lived together, according to court documents.
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David Cameron is probably wise to have refused all invitations to go head-to-head with Ed Miliband alone in verbal fisticuffs. Miliband has been given a hard time by the British media who have gloated over his difficulties in eating a bacon sandwich. Cameron proved vulnerable on broken promises to cut immigration, on the number of people employed on zero-hours contracts. The more the SNP take, the weaker Labour's chance of a majority at Westminster will be.
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The Al Marmoum camel race is an ancient tradition in the region. The camels race for thousands of dollars in prize money and fancy new cars for their owners. The winning camels are paraded with pride, their heads and necks covered in bright golden saffron.
More than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls were snatched from their boarding school dormitories in the dead of night in Chibok, northeastern Nigeria. They are still missing a year on. Malala Yousafzai: How can we live in a world where the lives of young girls can be shattered with impunity by fanatical thugs?
Italian physician Dr. Sergio Canavero says he has a plan to put an entire head on a new body, a human body. He's counting on getting the green light he needs for the first human whole head transplant to take place in 2017. The first patients will be people who are suffering from a muscle wasting disease, he says. Canavero has identified Valery Spiridonov as the first patient.
Gregory Margolin was a 16-year-old Jewish recruit when he fought in the Soviet Red Army in World War II. He and his family fled to Ukraine after the war and settled in Donetsk in Eastern Ukraine. Now 87, he has Alzheimer's disease and struggles to remember his own life. The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews has brought 600 Jews to Israel since December.
Al Qaeda offers 20 kilograms of gold to anyone who kills or captures Houthi leader Abdelmalik Bedrudin Al-Houthi and former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Yemen has been descending into chaos since Houthi rebels forced Yemeni President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi from power in January. At least 540 people -- including 311 civilians -- have died as a result of the fighting, U.N. says.
The Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab is responsible for the attack in Mogadishu, group spokesman Abu Musab says. The attack began when two suicide bombers detonated their car at the entrance of the two-story building. Somali special forces battled the gunmen inside the building, witnesses say.
World heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko says he is shocked and upset by the crisis in Ukraine. The 39-year-old is the reigning IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO world champion. He says his country is looking forward to becoming a democratic country and live under Western democracy. The Ukrainian is preparing to defend his title against American Bryant Jennings on April 25.
Anthony Ray Hinton spent nearly 30 years on Alabama's death row. He was convicted of killing two men, but he always said he was innocent. The state decided to dismiss the charges against him after a new trial was ordered in 2014. District attorney says the evidence simply wasn't there to retry the case. Hinton: "I have to pinch myself to tell myself that I'm free"
Norway will be the first in the world to phase out FM radio entirely. The move will be phased out region by region, starting in January 2017 and concluding in December. Officials say the cost of digital transmission will save $25 million. Half of Norwegians already listen to digital radio.
O.C. Marsh first named the Brontosaurus in 1879, after he received 25 crates of bones from Como Bluff, Wyoming. A new study suggests the dinosaur belongs to its own genera, and therefore deserves its own name. The study took five years and included visits to 20 museums in Europe and the United States to collect data.
NEW: "My flight is not a secret," Florida postal carrier Doug Hughes wrote on a website. NEW: "The point of the flight is to spotlight corruption in DC," he says in a post titled "Your Pilot" NEW: The post is not signed, but he lists an email address of "dhughes@thedemocracyclub.org" "I'm just delivering the mail," Hughes says in the post.
Rio de Janeiro officials launch an investigation into the death of scores of dead fish in the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon. The city is preparing to host the 2016 Olympics in the notoriously fetid Guanabara Bay. Mayor Eduardo Paes has admitted that the bay will remain polluted for the games.
Anthony Stokes carjacked someone, burglarized a home, shot at an elderly woman, police say. The teen died after his car hit a pole after a high speed chase. In 2013, Stokes' family told media that an Atlanta hospital rejected him for heart transplant surgery. A doctor told the family that Anthony's low grades and time in juvenile detention factored into the hospital's decision.
NEW: Saudi special forces are on the ground in noncombat roles, a Saudi source says. NEW: Houthi rebels withdraw from the presidential palace and other key parts of Aden, the source adds. The United Nations says 519 people have been killed and nearly 1,700 wounded in the past two weeks. U.S. Navy warships are patrolling off Yemen in search of suspicious shipping, an official says.
Dr. Dan Swangard has seen patients die in hospitals, hooked to morphine drips and overcome with anxiety. He wants to be able to control when and how his life ends. The right-to-die movement has gained momentum in California and around the nation. Three states already have laws allowing physician-assisted deaths.
Mitchelle Angela Blair is charged with killing her then 13-year-old daughter, Stoni Ann Blair, and her then 9- year-old son, Stephen Gage Berry. The bodies were found wrapped in plastic inside the freezer by a bailiff performing a court ordered eviction on March 24. The Wayne County medical examiner has since determined that Stoni died from multiple blunt trauma injuries and Stephen from multiple trauma and thermal injuries.
A decade ago, concepts like "sustainable farming," "animal welfare" and "organic food" were considered fringe, says Andrew Keen. Keen: "The Meatrix: Relaunched" is an important benchmark in the evolution of the sustainable food movement. He says it's time that consumer demand for sustainable and humane food trumps the power that industrial farms hold over our elected officials. Keen says Congress should support sensible food policies that ensure everyone has access to food and water.
Michael Keaton hosted "Saturday Night Live" for the third time this weekend. He paid homage to his roles in "Beetlejuice" and "Batman" in his opening monologue. Fans also delighted in a cameo from "Walking Dead" star Norman Reedus during Weekend Update.
The 750-piece collection, which fetched a total of $3.64 million, featured bronze sculptures, jewelry, and a number of decorative arts and paintings. Among the 50 items highlighted in the auction preview were six bronze maquettes by Henry Moore, one of Bacall's favorite 20th century sculptors.
Kamron Taylor, 23, was convicted of murder in February. He was found guilty of killing a man during a botched robbery in Tennessee in June 2013. On Wednesday, he was in an Illinois jail when he got out of his cell and attacked a guard, authorities say. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest.
Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Ltd. was robbed over the Easter weekend. Thieves reportedly got away with hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of gems and cash. A former police official says the haul could be as much as 200 million pounds, or $300 million. Police are carrying out a "slow and painstaking" forensic examination of the scene.
Frida Ghitis: Ayatollah Khomeini famously said he was "drinking poison" when he accepted a ceasefire to end the war with Iraq. She says like the war, Iran's defiance to halt its controversial nuclear program has defined Khameni's era. Ghitis says the standoff with the West has stretched longer than the war. The agreement reached in Lausanne, Switzerland, marks a new chapter in the history of the country, she says.
South African troops deployed Tuesday evening as part of a new government effort to stop deadly anti-immigrant violence. Their first target: the Johannesburg suburb of Jeppestown, where xenophobic violence broke out on Friday. Seven people have been killed in recent violence against poorer immigrants, many from South Africa's neighbors.
South Africa marks the anniversary of the first post-apartheid elections held that day in 1994 on April 27. Attacks against newcomers in South Africa are often reduced to attitudes of hate and resentment towards other black Africans. The national and international headlines use "xenophobia" as if any one word can convey the multifaceted crisis.
After a century of development, half the Everglades is dead and the other half is on life support. The Army Corps of Engineers blasted and dug 2,000 miles of dams and dikes, ditches and pipes to drain the swamp. A watershed built for 2 million people now supports nearly 8 million, and another 50 million tourists each year. Without this swamp, there can be no "good life" in Florida.
Surveillance video appears to show Det. Ian Cyrus stashing cash in a bag before leaving the Yemen Deli and Grocery store in Brooklyn. The store's manager noticed the money was gone from a box, but assumed it was taken by one of his employees. The detectives had arrested two employees for selling loose cigarettes.
Authors: U.S. has gained much from its position as a space-faring nation. They say we are far too reliant on Russian technology to meet our national security obligations. It is bad policy to rely on others for critical national security requirements, they say. Authors: It is time to end America's reliance on Russia's rocket engine.
TripAdvisor names Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos as the world's top island. Ambergris Caye dropped out of the top 10 for the second year in a row. Only two more of 2014's top 10 islands appear on this year's global list.
Sustainable development calls for a holistic approach that combines economic, social, and environmental objectives. The idea of sustainable development is that an economy must satisfy all three principles: economic growth, social fairness and environmental sustainability. Sustainable development is a doctrine that says: Let us once again place the economy on a true moral foundation and we'll keep greed within bounds.
Malala Yousafzai: "Like you, I was a target of militants who did not want girls to go to school" The 17-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner survived an attack by the Taliban. She calls on the Nigerian government and the international community to do more to rescue the girls. Malala is admired globally as a figure standing for peace.
Ella Jones and Wesley Bell are elected to the Ferguson City Council, meaning three of the six council members are black. This was the first city election since white police Officer Darren Wilson shot and killed unarmed black teenager Michael Brown last August. "Some things need to be changed and we are aware of that," says Brian Fletcher, a former mayor.
Iran and six world powers agree to continue nuclear negotiations under a "joint comprehensive plan of action" The deal paves the way for a much broader deal by end of June that guarantees the peaceful nature of Tehran's nuclear activities. The stakes are high and the choice is clear for President Hassan Rouhani and his "moderate" administration. The deal ultimately represents a referendum on the Rouhani administration's foreign policy.
Eight Iranian border guards are killed in clashes with militants near the border with Pakistan, Iranian state media reports. A militant group called Jaish al Adal claims responsibility for the attack, according to state media and a Twitter account. The Pakistani government condemns the attack as an "act of terrorism"
"Star Wars: Rogue One" was revealed at the Star Wars Celebration fan festival in Anaheim, California. Director Gareth Edwards showed an early teaser for the movie and revealed plot details. The movie will take place between "Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" and "Episode IV: A New Hope" Felicity Jones will play a rebel soldier in the film.
Investigators have not found any writings or conversations where Lubitz shared his motives or confessed to any plans. But medical records reveal that Lubitz was suicidal at one time and underwent psychotherapy, a prosecutor's spokesman says. Lubitz passed his annual pilot recertification medical examination in summer 2014, a German aviation source says. Lufthansa says the exam only tests physical health, not psychological health.
Former Rep. Barney Frank was the first member of Congress to marry someone of the same-sex while in office. Julian Zelizer: Frank's "we're winning" comment comes as anti-gay measures are on the rise in several states. He says it's odd that Frank's comments come as a new wave of anti-LGBT laws are being introduced in states. Zelizer says the 2016 presidential race is likely to be a replay of Pat Buchanan's "cultural war" speech.
Yarmouk, the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Syria, was formed in 1957 to accommodate people fleeing the Arab-Israeli conflict. The camp has been engulfed in fighting between the Syrian government and armed groups since December 2012. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says ISIS and the al Qaeda-affiliated Al-Nusra Front control about 90% of the camp.
Since civil war broke out, 310,000 people have been killed in Syria, an opposition group says. The U.N. puts the death toll at 70,000. The number of Syrians in need of immediate life-saving aid is the population of Moscow. The United Nations says well over half of all Syrians are in dire need of survival aid.
"Great Cannon" blasts targeted Web servers with massive distributed denial of service attacks. It uses the Web browsers of unsuspecting Web surfers to do it. Researchers say Beijing has developed a tool distinctly different from the Great Firewall. The Great Cannon takes on a much lighter load, because it doesn't care about all that traffic. It targets traffic between a handful of addresses.
"Anyone who thinks we will surrender is dreaming," Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi says. "Our fighters will not evacuate from the main cities or the government institutions," he says. Saudi Brig. Gen. Ahmed Asiri says airstrikes have decimated the Houthis' central command. Since March 26, the Saudi-led coalition has launched 2,300 airstrikes.
Police say a 37-year-old Arab motorist struck two people standing at a bus stop in the French Hill section of Jerusalem. One victim, identified by police as Shalom Yohai Cherki, 26, died at the hospital. The driver has been arrested and is under investigation by the General Security Services.
Oleg Kalashnikov, a former member of parliament, was shot and killed in Kiev on Wednesday. Oles Buzyna, a journalist known for his pro-Russian views, was killed a day later. The killings renewed speculation about a conspiracy to kill people close to ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.
Charles Alasholuyi has taken a photo of himself holding a #BringBackOurGirls sign every day since the girls went missing. The father-of-three says he does this to help give the families of the girls a voice. He says he doesn't want anyone to forget about them and the struggles their families are facing every day. He believes the newly-elected Nigerian government will step up efforts to locate the girls.
Chile joins South American neighbors in allowing same-sex civil unions. New law will give legal weight to cohabiting relationships between two people of the same sex and between a man and a woman. The new law will take effect in six months. The Chilean government estimates that around 2 million people will be able to benefit.
NEW: Saudi Foreign Minister: "We are not warmongers, but if war's drums are beaten, we are ready for them" NEW: Saudi Arabia's navy now controls all Yemeni ports, allowing only closely watched non-military medical goods to pass its blockade. NEW: Airstrikes that hit a camp for displaced persons near Sanaa killed at least 29 people, aid group Doctors Without Borders says. The Saudi-led coalition has destroyed air defense systems of the Houthis and supporters of Yemen's former president, source says.
Ailina Tsarnaeva is the sister of Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Authorities allege the brothers are responsible for the 2013 Boston marathon bombing. Tsarnaeva has a past record that includes misleading police in a counterfeiting case. Her mother, Zubeidat Tsarnaeva, remains a fugitive in Russia.
Al-Shabaab is a Somali group that the U.S. designated as a foreign terrorist organization in March 2008. It wants to turn Somalia into a fundamentalist Islamic state, according to the Council on Foreign Relations. The terrorist group has been behind numerous attacks in the region. It has recruited some Americans, particularly from the Somali-American community in Minnesota.
The door will remain in the possession of the Khan Younis police in southern Gaza until a court hearing at a date yet to be determined. The owner of the door says he was duped into thinking it was a normal door when it was really a canvas for Banksy. The door was likely worth a small fortune -- a fortune Rabea Darduna gave away for a fraction of its value. Banksy has never revealed his identity, but he is an English graffiti artist.
Timothy McVeigh detonated a massive truck bomb in front of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995. Peter Bergen: The bombing took the country by surprise. He says the public became aware of the true danger of the extreme right. Bergen says the 9/11 attacks shifted attention away from right-wing extremism. The significance of the Oklahoma City bombing, in terms of its service as a warning, became greatly lessened.
University of Cape Town students took to social media to demand Cecil Rhodes' statue come down. #RhodesMustFall gained attention after activists threw excrement on the statue in March. The university said Wednesday the heritage authority granted it permission to remove the statue. "This isn't confronting history, this is erasing it," one protester says.
London Ambulance Service said at the peak they were dealing with over 600 calls per hour which is more than three times as many as on a normal night. The busiest hour was between 2am and 3am when 638 calls were answered. Staff were answering 10 calls every minute just after midnight. 55 people in the capital were taken to hospital and 77 arrests made.
David Moore, 25, went berserk with road rage after leaving his home in Burnley, Lancashire. He found himself bumper-to-bumper with Rafal Cegielka, 45, who was picking up his child. Pair had both wound down their car windows to exchange words outside St John's Primary School. Moore then jumped out of his car and punched Mr CEGielka through his open car window. He then ripped away a fencing panel from a nearby garden and chased the victim's vehicle. Finally, he armed himself with the hockey stick and shouted: 'I'll f***ing kill him' Moore was given 16 weeks in prison, suspended for two years
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Georgian Football Federation (GFF) after fans twice invaded the field of play during Sunday's 2-0 defeat by Germany in Tbilisi. UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body will decide the case on May 21. The GFF president Zviad Sichinava admits he fears UEFA will force him to shut the stadium for the September 4 meeting with Gordon Strachan's side. Scotland currently sit third in Group D, a point behind leaders Poland.
Holland beat Spain 2-0 in a friendly at the Amsterdam Arena on Tuesday night. Stefan de Vrij and Davy Klaassen scored first-half goals in the morale-boosting victory. But Holland boss Guus Hiddink slammed the home fans for booing Andres Iniesta after his arrival in the 76th minute. 'It's unbelievable, this is about sport. What was he supposed to do? I can't understand this,' he said of Iniesta .
As of April 1, anyone can become a football agent as long as they pay £500 for an initial one-year registration period. The FA will then charge £250 for every subsequent year of renewal. Mel Stein, chairman of the Association of Football Agents, thinks the new regulations will 'create anarchy and everybody is going to be sorry about it'
Spain lost 2-0 to Holland in a friendly at the Amsterdam Arena on Tuesday. Stefan de Vrij opened the scoring before Davy Klaassen doubled the Dutch advantage. Vicente del Bosque fielded a largely experimental, second-string team for the game. Spain are currently second in Euro 2016 qualifying Group C, three points behind Ukraine.
Simon Mignolet was dropped 'indefinitely' by Brendan Rodgers in December after a poor run of form. The 27-year-old Belgian told how he tried to remain upbeat despite the disappointment at being axed. The Liverpool goalkeeper has been in impressive form since his return and has kept six consecutive Premier League clean sheets away from home.
Twitter user Arke USA from Bryant, Arkansas, filmed the ice balls peppering his backyard and noisily plopping into the swimming pool. The National Weather Service received 170 reports of hail on Tuesday, twenty of which detailed stones at least two inches in diameter. Storms will move across Midwest on Thursday with St Louis, Louisville, Memphis, Indianapolis, Little Rock, Oklahoma City and Dallas hit hardest.
Maksims Uvarenko has not been paid by CSKA Sofia since joining the club in January. The goalkeeper has had to ask his parents to send him money to pay his rent. CSKA have already issued a desperate plea to fans to provide emergency financial backing to avoid expulsion from the Bulgarian top division over debts.
Ulrike Berger, 44, is barred by a court order from leaving the country with seven-year-old Kaia. The pair were last seen at Berger's home in Boerun Hill, Brooklyn, at 10am on March 21. They are believed to have boarded a plane from New York to Germany on March 22.
The Liana's Ransom was on its way to St Maarten in the Caribbean with nine crew members on its first voyage of the season when it lost engine power early Monday morning. Coast Guard life boats were dispatched from Gloucester, Massachusetts, to try and tow the vessel to shore, but 10-foot swells caused a tow line to break. The crew was ordered to put on immersion suits and abandon the schooner, according to a press release from the Coast Guard. Crew member Luke Arbuckle came up short while attempting to make the jump to the lifeboat and was airlifted to the hospital.
Drew Miller was left with a scar across his eye, but reportedly didn't suffer any damage to his eyesight after another player cut him across his face. The incident occurred shortly after a faceoff during the first period of Tuesday's game between the Red Wings and the Senators. While battling for the puck, Ottawa's Mark Stone lost his balance and lifted his right skate backwards in an arc, catching Miller just under his visor. Stone's skate cut Miller along his right cheek and again just below his eyebrow.
Incident happened last Saturday in Nanchang, the provincial capital of Jiangxi in southeastern China. According to his father, the boy most likely fell while sleepwalking. Doctors said that the boy did not have life-threatening injuries but his leg was hurt. The owner of the car, Xiao Deng, doesn't feel so lucky.
Rahul Kumar, 17, climbed into the lions' enclosure at the Kamla Nehru Zoological Park in Ahmedabad. He ran towards the animals shouting: 'Today I kill a lion or a lion kills me!' He fell into a moat as he ran towards them and had to be rescued by zoo security. Mr Kumar later said he was drunk and 'thought I'd stand a good chance' against the predators.
About half a dozen people were sitting on the roof of the vehicle when it toppled on to one side. Terrifying footage of the incident was taken from a car following the van. It is understood to have been transporting football fans on a busy road in Salé, Morocco. The van was travelling at such speeds that it carries on travelling some 50 metres.
Hina Shamim, 21, was knocked down as she walked from her flat to the library in Kingston . BMW M3 sportscar knocked her down before careering head-on into a double decker bus. The vehicle then span sideways and pinned Miss Shamim against a wall, witnesses said . Paramedics battled to save her but she was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash . The 34-year-old man driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving . He was taken to hospital along with his five passengers - two boys aged 16 and 12, two four-year old boys, and an eight year-old girl.
Charlie Sumner, 20, staged a one-man pitch invasion at Reading's Madejski Stadium last month. The 20-year-old did four front flips on the pitch, landing on his back each time, before being tackled. He is now facing a three-year ban and will appear at Reading Magistrates' Court on April 30. The order would stop him going to all Reading's future home and away matches. Sumner said he had no regrets and that his family had 'seen the funny side' of it.
More than 80 firefighters spent six hours tackling flames up to 35ft high at the St Catherine's Hill nature reserve in Dorset yesterday. Fire investigators have confirmed the fire was started deliberately and three separate areas of heath - measuring half a hectare, one hectare and 70 hectares - were destroyed. Police are treating the fire as suspicious and have appealed for witnesses as they investigate what was used to start it. Two schoolboys have today been arrested for the arson attack that devastated the sensitive heathland.
Michael Thorpe, 55, was convicted of showing Premier League games on foreign TV in 2006. He was fined £1,000 and ordered to pay costs for showing games on Albanian channels. Mr Thorpe launched an appeal against his conviction soon after his trial. But the case was delayed by a similar test case which went as far as the European Court of Justice. Judge Recorder Nicolas Gerasimidis has now upheld his appeal and overturned the conviction.
The elephant was relaxing in the Kruger National Park in South Africa with its family when the bull approached. The huge creature tried to squirt the bull with water stored up its trunk to get it to leave, but missed. The amazing images were taken in the historic park, which opened in 1898 to help protect the wildlife of South Africa.
Amazing pictures have emerged of blue fluorescent algae lighting up Australia's east coast. The images were taken in Jervis Bay, the south coast of NSW, as the neon glow illuminated one of Australia's popular beaches. Photographer Andy Hutchinson described the sight as a 'beautiful supernatural scene' caused by millions of plankton omitting light. A similar display was shown in Sydney's Manly Beach back in August 2014 where an oceanography expert said there was no need to be concerned.
Charlie Sumner, 20, staged one-man pitch invasion during Royals' FA Cup quarter-final win over Bradford. The 20-year-old did four front flips on the pitch and landed on his back, before being tackled. Sumner said he had no regrets about the incident and his family had 'seen the funny side' . He will appear at Reading Magistrates' Court on April 30 to decide whether he receives a football banning order. The order would stop him going to all of Reading's future home and away matches.
Filipe Luis insists he wants to stay at Chelsea until the end of his contract. The full back signed a three-year contract when he moved from Atletico Madrid last July. The defender has struggled to make the left back position his own at Stamford Bridge. Luis played in Brazil's friendly wins against France and Chile during the international break .
John Peacock's Young Lions have been drawn with Holland, Italy and Ireland in Group D of the UEFA Under 17 European Championships. The tournament will take place in Bulgaria between May 6 and 22. Scotland have been placed in Group C alongside Greece, Russia and France. Group A contains hosts Bulgaria, Croatia, Spain and Austria.
Windsor Park suffered overnight damage to its West Stand on Monday night. Northern Ireland beat Finland 2-1 in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday evening. The West Stand at the National Football Stadium in Belfast suffered cracks on Tuesday morning. Michael O'Neill's side face Romania in their next qualifier on June 13. Windsor Park is currently undergoing major redevelopment.
The pair were caught on camera at Langham Creek High School, in Houston on Tuesday. The mother, who has not been identified, was reportedly angry with the girl because she had allegedly been bullying her daughter. The video, which was posted online, but has now been taken down, shows the mother attacking the student along with another girl - presumably her daughter .
Japanese photographer Yûki Aoyama's latest series of images capture po-faced teenagers pictured next to their fathers leaping into the air. The 37-year-old's images are said to be part of a book which roughly translates as Daughter and Salaryman. The images see the fathers pull energetic poses despite their age with some of the older fathers looking slightly pained.
Brittany Huber, 23, and John Redman, 25, were driving from Dalton, Georgia, to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama when he lost control of his Lexus in a rainstorm and smashed into a median on Interstate 85 in Merriweather County, Georgia. The bride to be was killed on impact and the groom was left clinging to life. Redman survived, but his body was left shattered and he was told by his doctors that he was likely to spend the rest of his life in a nursing home, confined to a wheelchair. But against overwhelming odds Redman recovered and on March 24 he helped lead his team to its very first NAIA championship title.
The incident occurred at El Centro College and was captured on cell phone by student Charles Adams, who was smoking a cigarette when he witnessed the abuse at first hand last Wednesday. The officers approached the high school students while they were waiting for a bus outside the downtown Dallas campus. The footage shows the young men being ordered to face a brick wall, while one of the two campus cops searched, questioned, and even hit one of them. The school reportedly won't say why the teens were stopped and frisked, but the student will filmed the incident has said he believes the officers totally overreacted.
A passenger filmed the driver on a bus in Auckland, New Zealand, and sent the video to bus company Ritchies Coachlines along with a complaint. In the footage the driver can be seen flicking through pages of the newspaper while the bus is in motion. The bus company boss Andrew Ritchie said he was embarrassed by the 'idiot' driver's actions.
The robbery took place at 12.30pm at a Lloyds Bank branch in Fairwater, Cardiff, police said. Detectives have issued CCTV images of the suspect, who is 5ft 9in to 6ft and wearing black clothing. The white male suspect has greying black hair and wore glasses during the robbery .
Winston Reid has been out of action since injuring his hamstring in a 1-0 defeat by Chelsea on March 4. The New Zealand defender returned to full training during the international break. Enner Valencia missed West Ham's last two games with a bizarre toe injury. West Ham boss Sam Allardyce feels Nigel Pearson has received unfair criticism in recent months.
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva is looking to recapture what he considers his best form in two years after recovering from injury. The Brazil international enjoyed a run of 16 starts in 19 matches from late November until a groin problem in February's Merseyside derby saw him miss 10 games. Lucas's return to fitness could not have come at a more opportune moment, with captain Steven Gerrard suspended for three matches for his sending off against Manchester United.
Stoke City are hopeful they can keep hold of Asmir Begovic as he enters the final year of his contract. The Bosnia international has regularly been linked with other clubs during his time at the Britannia Stadium. Stoke chief executive Tony Scholes believes they can match the 27-year-old's ambitions .
Jason Denayer has impressed on loan at Celtic from Manchester City this season. The 19-year-old recently won his first international cap for Belgium against Cyprus. Celtic captain Tom Boyd believes Denayer could challenge for a place at City next season . The former Celtic captain says Denayer's development can act as a perfect advert to encourage more emerging talents to take their next career step.
Court of Arbitration for Sport has lifted Morocco's ban from the next two editions of the African Cup of Nations. The North-African nation was expelled from the 2017 and 2019 tournaments and was fined $1 million by the Confederation of African Football. The CAF also demanded a further $9 million in compensation, after the country pulled out because of fears related to the Ebola epidemic. CAS said that the sanctions have been set aside with the exception of the fine.
Chinese property conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group have formalised their purchase of 20 per cent of Spanish champions Atletico Madrid. The purchase was formalised at an Extraordinary General Meeting on Tuesday. The legal team representing Wanda Madrid Investment signed off on the purchase of 726,707 shares for €45million (£32.8m) The deal was initially announced in January but two EGMs were needed to ratify the deal.
Simon Mignolet has returned to England after serving on international duty with Belgium. The Liverpool goalkeeper had been with the Belgium squad for their Euro 2016 qualifying games against Cyprus and Israel. The 27-year-old posted the pictures of himself in the cockpit on his official Facebook account on Wednesday. Liverpool face Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday in the Premier League .
Dumbarton boss Ian Murray believes that Rangers will struggle to maintain pace through run-in. Rangers and Hibs are currently level on points but have played a game less than each other. Murray's Dumbarton team are virtually assured of a place in next year's second tier .
Antonio Conte took over as Italy boss in August after Cesare Prandelli's World Cup exit. The former Juventus boss guided the club to three Serie A titles during his time in charge. Conte was back in Turin for Italy's 1-1 draw with England on Tuesday night. The Azzurri boss admitted it had been an 'emotional' week for him ahead of the friendly.
Andros Townsend scored England's equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Italy in Turin on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old has yet to reach the heights he scaled when he first burst onto the international scene. Townsend says naysayers like Paul Merson provided the perfect motivation for him in Italy.
The clip, uploaded to Facebook today, shows an angry woman unleashing a racist tirade over her fence at a group of men who appear to be of African descent. The woman then appears in her neighbour's front yard brandishing a metal crowbar, verbally abusing the men and swinging the weapon at them. The men then pick up their own weapons and a scuffle breaks out. After a second tussle, the woman appears to be struck in the face, with blood visibly pouring over hey eye as she continues to threaten the men.
Deva Joseph, 14, was reduced to tears at London Stansted airport after being told she would not be allowed to take her flight home to Spain. The teenager offered to pay for the second item to be put in the hold but was told only credit cards would be accepted - even though she is too young to have one. She said: 'I was sat on the floor crying. I just wanted to get home, but they didn’t care. I was desperate, I was pleading'
Gordon Robson, 26, hit John Potts, 45, in the back of the head so hard there was an 'audible crack' The father-of-six was trying to break up a fight outside a sports bar in Washington, Tyne and Wear. Robson had been drinking at the bar after being a pallbearer at his grandfather's funeral. He got into an argument with a friend of Mr Potts when fighting broke out after the bar closed. The 26-year-old was jailed for three-and-a-half years for manslaughter at Newcastle Crown Court.
Chyknell Hall Estate is set in 200 acres of land near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, and boasts 11-bedroom manor house and five cottages. Grade II-listed property was built in 1814 and has only changed hands twice since. Property also boasts swimming pool, tennis court, stables, library, wine cellar and cricket green. It is thought the Regency home could now attract A-list buyers as the secluded grounds offer residents complete privacy.
Borussia Dortmund host Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker on Saturday. The two giants of the German game meet with 31 points and nine positions separating them in the standings. Dortmund are now only five points from the top six having climbed from the foot of the table at the midway stage of the season to 10th .
Gary Locke has been given the job at Kilmarnock on a permanent basis after a successful interim spell. The 39-year-old has lost just once in seven games since taking over at Rugby Park. The former Hearts boss joined the club as assistant boss to Allan Johnston last summer. Locke will speak at a press conference on Friday morning .
A study has outlined that 30 percent of Australians complain about their lack of sleep on a daily basis. The average amount of sleep for an adult is around eight hours, with a range of seven to nine. Any less than six or any more than ten hours is unusual for the standard person. Professor David Hillman said our sleep pattern is influenced by how much we are willing to compromise from the work week .
In a scene worthy of a Stan Lee comic, a man allegedly pulled a gun on two teenagers in Salem telling them, 'get ready to die' Just then, a stranger on a green motorcycle swooped in and used his helmet to knock the gun out of the man's hands, allowing the teens to escape. The boys say they didn't get a good look at the rider, but the Marion County Sheriff's office is asking the public to help identify the friendly neighborhood motorcyclist. Edward West, 59, was arrested and charged with menacing, harassment, assault, and unlawful use of a weapon.
Ellen White scored against her former club against Arsenal in the Women's Super League. Laura Bassett and Alex Greenwood almost run into each other at the free kick. The ball was shifted for White, who smashed it into the corner against the club where she spent three seasons. White also missed a penalty which would have made it 2-0, before Arsenal hit back to equalise late on.
Jose Luis Gaya's buy-out clause is currently set at £13.5m. Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea are all interested in signing the 19-year-old. Gaya is an attack-minded left-back who likes to get forward at every opportunity. He flies forward very much in the style of Jordi Alba and Juan Bernat. Valencia would rather do business with an English club than Real Madrid .
Ron Vlaar will return from injury for Aston Villa against Manchester United on Saturday. Tim Sherwood has urged his captain to prove his worth as the club aim to stay up. The 30-year-old has only made 12 Premier League starts this season due to injury. The Dutch centre-back played under Louis van Gaal at the World Cup in Brazil last year .
Girls aged between 16 and 18 at Huizhou Integrated High School are being taught self-defence techniques. The 68 girls are being trained by former special forces solider Inspector Tan. The girls are all encouraged to shout the words 'kill, stab, slash and jab' as they perform eight moves. The knives used in the training are not real, but have retractable blades to prevent injury .
Five-year-old Mai Zizhuo has been shooting hoops since he was two and a half years old. The pint-sized player scored a succession of hoops before dribbling two basketballs. His incredible skills have won him legions of fans across basketball-mad China.
Robert Tesche opened the scoring for Birmingham City in the 27th minute. Clayton Donaldson doubled the hosts' lead in the 43rd minute with a diving header. Matt Derbyshire pulled one back for fourth-bottom Rotherham United in the 48th minute . The Millers boss Steve Evans was left fuming on the sidelines after his side were denied a penalty .
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood insists he is not concerned by talks of a takeover. Randy Lerner is understood to be in talks with a prospective buyer for the Premier League club. Villa are currently 16th in the table, three points above the relegation zone. Sherwood's side face Manchester United on Saturday and Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday.
Fraser Forster suffered a serious knee injury in Southampton's 2-0 win over Burnley a fortnight ago. The England goalkeeper has undergone surgery but will be out for several months. Ronald Koeman would not be drawn on whether Southampton will sign a new keeper in the summer. Striker Jay Rodriguez could return before the end of the season .
Jason Denayer has impressed while on loan at Celtic from Manchester City this season. The 19-year-old defender is out of contract at the end of the season . Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed City are looking to invest in 'homegrown' players. Celtic are keen to keep hold of Denayer, but face an uphill struggle to do so .
Ronny Deila says Celtic won't be travelling as much in pre-season as they look to qualify for the group stages of the Champions League group stages. Celtic lost 4-1 to Legia Warsaw in Champions League qualifying last summer. Deila has backing of chief executive Peter Lawwell to scale down this summer’s commitments .
Holland have conceded more goals in five Euro 2016 qualifiers than they lost in the entire qualifying campaign for the last World Cup. Virgil van Dijk's last call-up to the Dutch side came last year though he has never been capped by his country. Ronny Deila believes the standard of Scottish football makes a difference. Van Dijk says he was happy for team-mate Jason Denayer, who made his debut for Belgium against Israel .
Celtic face Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Cup semi-final on April 18. The Parkhead club have complained to the SFA over ticket prices at Hampden Park. The match will be played at 12.15pm on Sunday, April 18 - before the first trains arrive in Glasgow. The SFA have already come under fire from Caley Thistle fans for scheduling the match .
David Alaba was injured while playing for Austria in their 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Bayern Munich left-back has been ruled out for around seven weeks with a torn knee ligament. The 22-year-old was out for three months earlier this season after a partial ligament tear in his right knee. Bayern Munich are top of the Bundesliga with eight games left and through to the German Cup last eight .
Gary Locke will be confirmed as Kilmarnock's new permanent manager on Friday. The 39-year-old replaced Allan Johnston on a caretaker basis in February. The former Hearts boss will be given a three-year deal at the Rugby Park club . Locke paid tribute to the players whose efforts have helped him win favour with new chairman Jim Mann.
Rangers will be forced to delist from the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) after being unable to secure a new nominated advisor (Nomad) to meet regulations. Trading in Rangers shares was suspended when previous Nomad, WH Ireland, resigned just two days before the March 6 EGM that ousted the old board and handed control to Dave King and his allies. Murray insists the new board’s plans for the future will be unaffected and that planned investments will still take place. Sandy Easdale claims the shareholder group he heads is considering legal action.
England drew 1-1 with Italy in Turin on Tuesday night. Graziano Pelle opened the scoring for the Azzurri in the first half. Andros Townsend equalised for Roy Hodgson's side during a much-improved second period. England captain Wayne Rooney said he and the rest of the England players were upset by their first half performance.
Arabtrust and Federation of Dundee United Supporters Clubs say they are 'shocked' that 25 per cent of £6.3million worth of transfer fees for Ryan Gauld, Andrew Robertson, Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven were paid in commission to unnamed parties. The supporters groups also disputed chairman Stephen Thompson's alleged level of investment in the club. The Tannadice club responded by defending their record in a statement.
Hearts captain Danny Wilson is a summer transfer target for Celtic. The defender is out of contract at the end of the season and could be signed for £400,000. Ronny Deila admits Wilson is among the central-defensive reinforcements being considered. Celtic are battling to keep hold of Virgil van Dijk and Jason Denayer. Deila also admits PSV winger Zakaria Bakkali is available on a free transfer .
Livingston face Alloa in the Petrofac Cup final on Sunday at McDiarmid Park. Darren Cole was left heartbroken after the death of his cousin, Shaun, last week. The 23-year-old was granted time off but returned to training on Wednesday. Mark Burchill believes Cole wants to play in the final despite the tragedy .
Dane Tilse will join Hull KR on a two-and-a-half-year deal from Canberra Raiders. The 6ft 7in, 17st-plus forward will link up with former team-mate Terry Campese. The 30-year-old has made 200 appearances for the NRL side Down Under. Tilse comes in after the sudden retirement of Michael Weyman and Ryan Bailey's departure.
The slab of meat and its unusual herb accompaniment was found by police in the Northern Territory. It is believed the lamb had been shipped to a company at Darwin Airport, and would then be sent on to the Tiwi Islands 100kms to the north. The stash would have been worth $2000 if it had been sold, which is about four times the normal price of the drug in suburban Australia.
Alan Smith suffered a broken leg and a dislocated ankle during Manchester United's FA Cup fifth round exit to Liverpool at Anfield in February 2006. Reports circulated that Liverpool fans tried to disrupt Smith's journey to hospital by throwing bottles, beer glasses and stones at the ambulance as well as rocking the vehicle. But Smith has rubbished the claims, saying fans were still in the ground at the time .
Davon Durant, a promising linebacker at Arizona State University, was arrested last month on domestic abuse charges after his girlfriend Kelsi Langley claimed he hit her in the face and grabbed her neck during an argument in his car. Langley, 19, has now publicly recanted her story, claiming that mood swings made her lie about being assaulted. She and civil rights activist Jarret Maupin accused Temple, Arizona, police and the media of falsely portraying Durant as a thug and his girlfriend as a helpless victim .
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander snapped a selfie in front a little boy wearing a dark blue shirt with Verlander's name and jersey number, 35, on the back. The pitcher uploaded the selfie to his more than 150,000 Instagram followers writing: 'Love having my fans support!! This little guy was pretty surprised when he turned around' In January, former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay tweeted a photo of himself in front of a fan who wore a red shirt with the former player's name.
Kevin de Bruyne has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich from Wolfsburg. Franck Ribery says the 23-year-old is the wrong type of player to come in under Pep Guardiola. The former France international says De Bruyne's counter-attacking skills don't mesh with the style of the Bayern boss. Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in signing the Belgian .
Eden Hazard has played 48 games this season for club and country, missing just five matches for Chelsea and being an ever-present in their Barclays Premier League title charge. The 24-year-old playmaker was substituted with 28 minutes to go in Belgium's 1-0 win over Israel in Jerusalem on Tuesday night. Belgium manager Marc Wilmots said he felt that Hazard looked tired, something the player questioned him on.
Clarke Carlisle says he has 'moved out of marital home' in Yorkshire with wife of 14 years, Gemma. The former Premier League defender tried to kill himself in December after being arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. The 35-year-old stepped in front of a 12-ton truck on the A64 near York in December, suffering cuts, bruises, internal bleeding, a broken rib and a shattered left knee. Now Mr Carlisle said the accident had led to him moving out of house he shared with wife Gemma .
Cesc Fabregas captained Spain in their 2-0 defeat by Holland on Tuesday. The 27-year-old struggled to make an impact in midfield as the European champions fell to defeat. The Spaniard was given just four out of 10 by one Spanish newspaper for his performance. He has just four assists in 15 appearances for club and country this season . Jose Mourinho will be demanding more from his playmaker in the Premier League run-in .
Andros Townsend scored the equaliser in England's 1-1 draw with Italy in Turin on Tuesday night. Paul Merson criticised Townsend's call-up to the England squad last week. The Arsenal legend said in his Sky Sports column: 'If Andros Townsend can get in then it opens it up for anybody' . Townsend later tweeted: 'Not bad for a player that should be 'nowhere near the squad' ay @PaulMerse?' .
Michael McIndoe was declared bankrupt in October last year with £2.4m debts. He lured fellow footballers into the scheme with promises of a 20 per cent return on their money. But the scheme collapsed amid mounting debts and he is now 'surviving on handouts' . The 35-year-old was known as 'Mr Big' in Marbella, where he partied with glamorous girls . He told a court in London he was surviving on the generosity of 'good friends and family'  .
Treats can range from as little as a bar of chocolate or a glass of wine to designer clothes and shoes. Men spend a third more a month than women on treating themselves, according to research. The shoppers of Swansea are the most frivolous, with 44 per cent splurging as soon as they are paid.
Five men and one woman detained at approximately 8am this morning in departure zone of port. Four of the men, all in their 20s, are from Birmingham, West Midlands, while a 26-year-old man and a 23- year-old woman of no fixed abode were also held. They are currently being questioned at a police station in the West Midlands area .
The black pooch was filmed in action as he took a rescue rope out to his owner at the Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir in Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday afternoon. Footage shows the unidentified man then being hauled to shore by firefighters after spending almost two hours in waters hovering around zero degrees Celsius. He apparently got stuck waist-deep in mud while recovering some duck hunting gear.
Charlie Austin says Joey Barton ignored him on his first day at QPR before realising his mistake. The pair have since become good friends despite their early setback. The 25-year-old says QPR can't afford to lose their next two games and must pick up at least four points. QPR take on West Brom on Saturday before travelling to Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Greg Dyke wants to increase the number of homegrown players in a Premier League squad of 25 from eight to 12. Arsene Wenger has signed Tomas Danilevicius, Igor Stepanovs, Kaba Diawara, Sebastian Squillaci, Andre Santos, Amoury Bischoff, Park Chu-Young, Marouane Chamakh, Pascal Cygan, Philippe Senderos, Denilson, Manuel Almunia and Johan Djourou. Dyke’s main thrust of his proposals is simply to encourage clubs to rely on their own marketplace and rely on the marketplace to grow their own players.
A Victorian driver got a rude shock when a massive huntsman crawled out from inside his door handle. The video, titled ‘Nothing worse than opening your car door and feeling something furry’, was uploaded to social media on Friday. Huntsman are a breed of spiders notorious for their formidable size and speed, though their venom is not considered dangerous for humans.
South Sydney hooker Issac Luke will be investigated by the NRL integrity unit. The 27-year-old posted an offensive remark in response to attacks from Canterbury Bulldogs fans on Instagram. The comment prompted an immediate backlash on social media with some labelling the response 'grubby' and 'disappointing' But many others have defended Luke's comment, saying it was a 'lovely gesture' to find the injured fan. The revelation follows after Rabbitohs' sealed a bitter 18-17 victory against the Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium.
For residents of Celoron, N.Y., the statue of hometown icon Lucile Ball is no laughing matter and hasn't been for the past six years. In 2009 the town unveiled a statue of Ball with a face so unlike the beloved comedian that locals have reacted with shock and horror. Artist Dave Poulin has declined to comment on the controversy surrounding his work.
Bradley Johnson scored the winner for Norwich in the 62nd minute at the Amex Stadium . The Canaries have now won 11 out of their last 16 games in all competitions . Brighton are now 16th in the Championship table and are out of the play-off places . Alex Neil's side are now just two points behind Middlesbrough and Bournemouth .
James Oliver, 48, was left with a serious leg injury after being allegedly hit by a car driven by Linda Currier, 53. Police report that they found Oliver in the driveway of a home in Noblesboro, Maine, on Saturday night. They said that the pair had argued inside the home after Currier caught him allegedly trying to sexually assault the young girl. The dispute moved outside the home and then Currier allegedly hit Oliver with the car - he was taken to hospital. The 12-year-old girl did not require medical attention, officials said .
Juventus are 14 points clear of Roma at the top of Serie A with 10 games remaining. The Bianconeri host Empoli on Saturday in their final game before the international break. If they win the league, it will be a fourth straight Scudetto for the club . Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri admits he does not expect to be fully embraced by the fans until he steers the club to a title.
Mauricio Pochettino has compared Harry Kane to Gabriel Batistuta. The Tottenham manager has said he will be there to help Kane when things do not go to plan. Kane is within two strikes of the 30-goal barrier for the season after scoring on his full international debut some 79 seconds after coming on against Lithuania at Wembley last Friday night. Pochettinos played alongside Batistuti in the same team as the Argentina international team.
Paul Pogba has been strongly linked with a move to Paris St Germain this summer. Juventus director Pavel Nedved has revealed Barcelona are interested in bringing him to the Nou Camp. The Czech star, who made 324 appearances for the Turin club, insisted the French star won't be moving anywhere. But he also admitted he was pleased Juve didn't draw the Catalan side in the quarter-finals of the Champions League .
Liverpool were linked with a move for Neto earlier in the season when Simon Mignolet was dropped. The 25-year-old's agent Stefano Castagna says PSG and clubs in Spain are also interested. Neto's contract at Fiorentina expires at the end of the season and he is expected to leave in the summer.
Video shows a Porsche Cayman flying out of control as it speeds from a green light on Prince Edward Island in Canada. The sports car swerves wildly before smashing into the concrete median. A wheel even comes off before the car finally comes to a halt. Police have not made the identity of the driver public but have said that a 31-year-old driver was cited.
Lance Corporal Riki Hughes stole £17,000 from Tidworth Town Football Club, where he volunteered as club secretary. He claimed to be making rent payments to the club's landlord - even though the team was actually getting its property for free. The 31-year-old spent the money on himself, including camping equipment and a stag holiday to Las Vegas.
Sunderland host Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light on Sunday (4pm kick-off) Lee Cattermole will return to the Sunderland starting line-up after serving a two-match ban for reaching 10 bookings for the season. Newcastle defender Massadio Haidara will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery. Steven Taylor, Paul Dummett, Cheick Tiote and Siem de Jong also out for Magpies. Sunderland have won four successive league derbies against Newcastle United for the first time in their history .
Rory McIlroy has released a video chronicling his journey from playing the back greens as a youngster to conquering the golfing world - plus a few low points along the way. The video features an interview with the Northern Irishman as a young golfer before he became a golfing superstar . The World No 1 is hoping to complete a career grand slam by winning the forthcoming Masters on April 9 .
Sergio Garcia is aiming to win his first PGA Tour title since 2012 at this week's Shell Houston Open. The Spaniard finished third 12 months ago but went on to miss the cut at Augusta. Garcia and Jordan Spieth are the only players in the world's top 10 left in the field after Henrik Stenson and Jimmy Walker pulled out of the tournament.
Johnny Sexton wants to full the void by winning a medal with Racing Metro this season. The 29-year-old fly-half has helped French side reach the knock-out stages of Europe’s elite event for the first time. Sexton intends to return to Dublin in the summer after two years in France.
Bangladeshi Mustafa Kamal has stepped down as ICC president on Wednesday. Kamal accused India of influencing the outcome of the Cricket World Cup quarter-final against Bangladesh. The Bangladeshi criticised the umpires over a disputed no-ball against India batsman Rohit Sharma. The ICC chief executive Dave Richardson termed the criticism as 'unfortunate'
Tottenham host Burnley at Turf Moor in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon . Spurs have won just one of their last four games in all competitions . Sam Vokes and Ben Davies were part of the Wales team which beat Israel 3-0 in their Euro 2016 qualifying tie in Haifa on Saturday . The Clarets are currently 18th in the table, just a point from safety .
Nigel Pearson has been involved in a number of controversial incidents this season. West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has defended Pearson and says he is 'his own man' The pair will be reunited when West Ham face Leicester at the King Power Stadium on Saturday . Leicester are currently bottom of the Premier League, seven points from safety. AllardyCE says Pearson will be frustrated because his team's performances do not warrant their lowly position .
Newcastle host Sunderland in Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby at the Stadium of Light. The Magpies have lost the last four matches against their North-East rivals. John Carver says he will 'whip' his players to make sure they're motivated to beat Sunderland. The Newcastle boss admits that Sunderland have 'out-worked' his side in the past .
Papiss Cisse is Newcastle's top scorer this season with 11 goals, with 10 of those decisive. The Senegalese striker is currently serving a seven-game ban after clashing with Jonny Evans. Newcastle have a points-to-games ratio of 1.37 when the striker plays but just 0.9 when he doesn’t.
Sunderland host Newcastle in the Tyne-Wear derby at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. The Black Cats have won the last four meetings against their arch-rivals. John O'Shea has challenged his team-mates to keep their fate in their own hands. The Sunderland captain wants a fifth straight derby win against Newcastle .
Stoke City host Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (5.30pm kick-off) in the Premier League. The Potters have lost all eight of their previous visits to Stamford Bridge. Mark Hughes says his side must end their poor Stamford Bridge record. Stoke have not won at the ground since a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in 1984.
Dick Advocaat will welcome back Lee Cattermole after the midfielder missed the defeat to West Ham United. The 27-year-old enforcer has missed the last two games through suspension after reaching 10 bookings for the season . Sunderland are just a point clear of the Premier League relegation zone with eight games to play . The Black Cats host Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon .
UEFA confirmed their 'cash cycle' for the next three years of European competition. The last time Celtic reached the Champions League group stage, in 2013-14, they won one match and earned £12.6m. The same performance next season would see that sum rise by £4m. If they reach the last 16, the figures crash through the £20m barrier .
Lionel Messi should be fit to face Celta Vigo after recovering from a foot injury. The Barcelona forward has been training following a minor problem. Barcelona are four points clear at the top of La Liga ahead of Sunday's clash with Celta. Nolito has urged Messi to head to the beach rather than face his team-mates .
Leeds United assistant manager Steve Thompson has been suspended by the club. Neil Redfearn is considering his future at Elland Road after being told of the news on Thursday. The Leeds United boss said he was 'bitterly disappointed' by the decision . Thompson's contract expires at the end of the season and an option to renew his deal will not be taken up.
Hearts have already secured promotion to the Scottish Premiership under manager Robbie Neilson. The Tynecastle club face Rangers in the Scottish Championship on Sunday . Neilson says he will not sell his players unless it is the right move for the club. Celtic have placed former Rangers defender Danny Wilson on a list of summer recruits .
David Templeton says Stuart McCall's training methods are superior to Ally McCoist and Kenny McDowall's. The Rangers winger has praised the impact the former Motherwell boss has made since his arrival on a short-term deal last month. Templeton has singled out the change in formation and new-found intensity as behind the improvement at Ibrox.
Raheem Sterling is currently on £35,000-per-week at Liverpool. The 20-year-old has two years left on his contract at the Anfield club. Sam Allardyce believes giving Sterling a bumper deal could risk unsettling the other Liverpool players. The West Ham boss feels there are so few talented youngsters emerging that clubs are willing to pay extraordinary wages to sign any available.
Jonas Gutierrez has been a substitute in each of Newcastle's last three games. The 31-year-old midfielder has returned from testicular cancer. The Argentinian is hoping to make amends for recent derby disappointments against Sunderland. Newcastle have lost their last four games against the Black Cats .
Blackpool are in talks to sign Austria defender Thomas Piermayr from Colorado Rapids. The 25-year-old has been training with the Championship club this week. The Tangerines are preparing for life in League One next season. The former Austria Under-21 international had a spell with Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Theo Walcott has made just five starts for Arsenal this season since returning from injury. Arsenal legend Ian Wright says it would be 'a shame' for Walcott to leave north London. The winger's contract is set to run out next summer and he is a target for Liverpool. Wright also believes Arsene Wenger should have moved Walcott into a central role. The England wideman started up front for England against Italy on Tuesday.
Raheem Sterling has been offered a £100,000-a-week deal to stay at Liverpool. The 20-year-old wideman has managed just six goals this season - one less than Stoke frontman Jon Walters. Sterling's conversion rate and minutes per goal ratio have worsened as the graphic below shows.
Sehrou Guirassy and Gnaly Cornet scored for France in 2-1 win over England in Saint-Lo. Patrick Roberts equalised for Sean O'Driscoll's Young Lions late on but it wasn't enough. The Young Lions have missed out on this summer's European Championship finals in Greece.
Roberto Martinez is backing Ross Barkley to become an even more influential player for Everton and England after negotiating second-season syndrome at Goodison Park. Barkley has had an indifferent campaign for the Toffees on the back of his inclusion in last summer’s England World Cup party and a knee operation which disrupted his return to domestic duty. But England coach Roy Hodgson has kept faith with the 21-year-old and Martinez believes his two substitute appearances for England against Lithuania and Italy over the past week have shown that the midfielder is ready to kick on again.
Tony Pulis said West Brom has 'gone off the rails' in recent seasons and needs fundamental improvements to get back on track. The Baggies finished 10th and 8th under Roy Hodgson and Steve Clarke before struggling for survival in a chaotic campaign last season before finishing 17th. Pulis wants to do extensive business in the summer market, with Neil Taylor and Bakary Sako two players on Pulis' shopping list .
Kevin Sinfield will leave Leeds Rhinos at the end of the season. The 34-year-old will join Yorkshire Carnegie on an 18-month contract. Sinfield has guided the Rhinos to six Super League titles, three World Club Challenges and the Challenge Cup in 2014 at the expense of Daryl Powell's Castleford.
Rabbitohs sealed a final minute 18-17 victory over the Bulldogs in an absorbing encounter at ANZ Stadium in Sydney during the Good Friday showdown. Fans turned on referee Gerard Sutton and his colleagues after they penalised Bulldogs captain James Graham in the final minute, effectively handing the Rabbitohs the win. Sideline interchange official Darren Alchin has been taken to hospital with a suspected broken shoulder after he slipped to avoid being hit with bottles as he fell to the ground. Canterbury chief executive Raelene Castle said the club has called for a life ban from all NRL fixtures on fans who were responsible in the attack as they investigate the incident.
The clip was filmed by the creative agency Leo Burnett Toronto for the homeless charity Humans For Humans. It is designed to make people think twice about the way that they look at people who sleep rough. Many of the people break down in tears as they read comments like: 'I hate the homeless, I don’t feel sorry for you' and 'I saw a homeless girl across the street. I almost vomited'
Brighton and Hove Albion are giving young players training in the law and ethics surrounding sexual consent. The club are the first to provide such training to its youth players. The Protect, Inform and Prevent (PIP) programme aims to explain when consent can be said to have been given, in law. Part of the training is said to involve players taking part in confidential question and answer sessions.
Burnley winger George Boyd has clocked up 210.5 miles on the pitch this season. That is equivalent to running from Turf Moor to Selhurst Park in less than 40 hours of playing time. Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen is second in the list - 0.4 miles behind Boyd. Boyd is joined by team-mates Scott Arfield and David Jones in the top 10. The list is dominated by players from the bottom half of the Premier League.
Anderson shoved Otacilio Neto off the ball to earn a red card for Internacional against Ypiranga Erechim. Neto also saw red after appearing to aim an elbow at Anderson in Porto Alegre game. Anderson's team-mate Fabricio was also sent off for aiming his middle fingers at booing fans. The 28-year-old threw his shirt to the ground and shouted 'I'm leaving, I'm leaving' as he walked down the tunnel.
Raheem Sterling has put talks about a new contract on hold until the summer. The 20-year-old has been made an 'incredible' £100,000-a-week contract offer by Liverpool. PFA chief Gordon Taylor says Sterling is not being disloyal to the club. Taylor says it is 'not necessarily a bad thing for both the club and the player to leave things on the contract until the end of the season'
Five-month-old baby was found dead at a home in Perry Barr, Birmingham, yesterday afternoon. Police were called to the house at 1am yesterday because the baby was suffering breathing difficulties. The child was taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital but died hours later. A 25-year-old man and 22- year-old woman, who may be the child's parents, were arrested.
Dug the pug's face swelled to twice its size after he was bitten in the face by a rattlesnake in Fontana, Canada. Owner Lindsay Castro thought she had lost her pet as they rushed to hospital for treatment. After two days of round-the-clock IV fluid and treatment, he is now recovering .
The incident took place in Padma Nagar in Bhiwandi, a suburb of Mumbai, police said today. The boy, who suffered 30 per cent burns to his body, somehow managed to escape . A case has been registered under Sections 307 (attempt to murder), 377 (sodomy) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012.
Harvey Boulter has already given £30,000 to Ukip candidate fighting Fox in his Somerset seat. Tycoon is also spending another £30k to try to defeat Tom Tugendhat, who is standing for Tories in Kent. Fox resigned from the Cabinet in 2011 after he revealed details of how Fox’s close friend, businessman Adam Werritty, accompanied him on overseas trips.
Alvaro Arbeloa says Jose Mourinho could return to manage Real Madrid one day. The Chelsea manager left the Spanish capital in 2013 amid rumours of bust-ups with senior players. Mourinho's arguments with Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos and Pepe were well documented. But the former Liverpool defender says Real's door will never be closed to bringing him back. Mourinho is said to be considering a £40million move for Raphael Varane this summer.
Paddy Morrall noticed the full-length Christ on a snapped scaffolding board in Inverness, Scotland. The joiner and colleagues left the piece of wood out in the rain for several hours. The 31-year-old builder, from Keighley, near Bradford, has kept the board. He said: 'It's the first time I've seen anything like this. I'm not normally a religious guy but it is Easter'
The 44-page document was commissioned by executives at the BBC who then hired an agency to research how smiley faces could be used in news stories and on social media. Bosses at Radio 1 and Radio 1 Extra were sent the guide earlier this week. Emoji designers were also told to make graphics for the faces of popular stars such as Gary Lineker and Graham Norton.
Inter Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by Parma at the San Siro on Saturday. Roberto Mancini cancelled his players' day off and ordered them into training on Sunday. The first team trained at 8:30 a.m. local time, watched by club vice-president Javier Zanetti and sporting director Piero Ausilio. The draw left Inter joint ninth alongside Genoa and 10 points adrift of the European places.
Liverpool lost 4-1 to Arsenal in their Premier League clash at the Emirates on Saturday. Brendan Rodgers admitted his side are unlikely to finish in the top four. The Reds boss did not pretend that this has not been a difficult season for the club . Rodgers admitted that the lack of Champions League football would make it harder for them to hang on to their best players .
Paul Parker played for Manchester United and England between 1991 and 1996. The 50-year-old's expired passport was listed on eBay for £5,000 earlier this month. The item was listed earlier in March and bidding ended on Tuesday but it is unclear whether anyone actually stumped up the sizeable sum being quoted. The seller described Parker as an 'ex-Manchester United and Chelsea legend' .
Ondrej Duda scored after the interval to lead Slovakia to a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic. The 20-year-old midfielder struck with a low shot from outside the penalty area in the 49th minute for his second international goal. It was the third victory for Slovakia in the 10th match against the Czechs since Czechoslovakia's split in 1993. The Czechs have won five games.
Karim Benzema posted a video of him singing along to Tupac's classic track 'Check Out Time' in his Bugatti Veyron. The Real Madrid forward has scored 20 goals in all competitions so far this season . The France international is confident he can win the Ballon d'Or award during his career . Cristiano Ronaldo has won the last two awards for the world's best footballer . Lionel Messi won the award between 2009-12 .
Sheffield Wednesday drew 1-1 with Huddersfield Town in the Yorkshire derby. Sergiu Bus opened the scoring for the hosts in the 86th minute. But Ishmael Miller equalised for the visitors just a minute from time. The result leaves Hudderfield without a win in their last seven games and 18th in the table.
Stuart Dallas scored two goals as Brentford beat Fulham 4-1 on Good Friday. The 23-year-old was signed by Mark Warburton three years ago for £70-a-week. The winger spent three months on loan at Northampton before returning to Brentford. Dallas has been a revelation for Brentford this season as they push for promotion.
A 1973 E-Type Jaguar has been involved in a head-on collision with a Toyota Kluger. The crash happened on Warringah Road in Frenchs Forest, northern Sydney on Easter Sunday night. All three adults were taken to hospital as a precaution after the crash . NSW police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash  .
Trey Moses, a senior at Eastern High School in Louisville, Kentucky who will play for Ball State next year, asked Ellie Meredith to be his date to the upcoming prom. He surprised her during her P.E. class with a bunch of flowers and a sign reading: 'Let's Party Like it's 1989' - a reference to an album by Taylor Swift, Ellie's favorite singer. The 6ft9 basketball star committed to Ball State in September.
Residents from Lijin village in Dongying city carry the explosive in bags as long as six metres on rickshaws. This reckless behaviour has been reported on as early as May 2011 in Zibo city in Shandong. It has since spread to different parts of the province. Some suggest this is a way for the locals to save money on transportation.
A new Facebook graph reveals the favorite baseball teams in the country by sorting through people's likes and breaking down winners by county. The graph, created by Facebook, uses profile likes and then breaks the individuals down by country to determine a winner. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox come in first and second respectively in terms of the number of people who claim them as their favorite. Also making a very impressive showing are the Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves.
President Barack Obama took a break from being the real president on April Fools' Day to impersonate a fictional one, House of Cards' conniving Frank Underwood. The president attempted to copy the deep voice and South Carolina accent of the fictional Commander-in-Chief, who is known for scheming his way into the nation's highest office through deceit and violence. He has previously admitted to watching the Netflix show.
Brady Eaves, 18, is the stepson of former Mississippi governor candidate John Arthur Eaves Jr. Stepfather and mother Angel Eaves branded his actions 'disturbing' and 'disappointing' He has been withdrawn from the University of Mississippi, where he was on a scholarship, and submitted for mental health tests. Phi Delta Theta fraternity has expelled him from the fraternity. The footage, allegedly filmed in Florida, could see Eaves charged with felony animal cruelty.
John Bramblitt, 42, went blind at the age of 30 after suffering from epilepsy since age of 11 . The artist from Denton, Texas, uses a special technique to transfer his visions onto the canvas . First he forms a picture in his mind and uses fabric paint to create an outline before filling in with paints with different textures based on colour.
Sixth-form student Silhan Ozcelik, 18, went missing from her family's home in north London last October. She is accused of travelling to Stuttgart, Germany, to join Kurdish rebels in fight against ISIS. The teenager, who is of Kurdish heritage, was detained at Stansted Airport in January. She has been charged with one count of engaging in preparation for terrorist activity .
Ludovic Obraniak was substituted after 30 minutes during Caykur Rizespor's 5-1 win over Fenerbahce. The 30-year-old was taken to hospital with a suspected heart problem on Saturday. The Poland international is currently on loan at the Turkish side from Bundesliga side Werder Bremen . Fener Bahce went on to win the game 5- 1 to go top of the Turkish Super Lig.
Chris Ramsey has praised Tony Pulis ahead of QPR's Premier League clash with West Brom. The QPR boss says Pulis 'is one of the best British coaches in the country' But Ramsey insists that he won't be asking for his tactical advice. QPR are 19th in the Premier League table, four points behind Sunderland in 17th.
Curacao beat Montserrat 4-3 on aggregate to progress to the second qualifying round in CONCACAF for the 2018 World Cup. Patrick Kluivert's team won 2-1 on Saturday in Willemstad and drew 2-2 in second-leg match at Montserrrat. The former Holland forward worked as assistant to Louis van Gaal at the 2014 World Cup .
Tiger Woods has not appeared on the PGA Tour since withdrawing from the Farmers Insurance Open on February 5 with a recurrence of his back problems. He has since taken a leave of absence in a bid to return to form, but there has been speculation he will return for the Masters, a tournament he has won four times. The 14-time major winner dropped out of the top 100 in the world rankings for the first time in almost 19 years on Monday.
Edinburgh host London Irish in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final on Sunday. Dougie Fife, Alasdair Dickinson and Ross Ford have been recalled to the squad. The trio were rested for last week's Guinness Pro12 win over Scarlets in Llanelli. Scotland face the Exiles at the Madejski Stadium in the last eight of the competition.
Sri Lanka lost to South Africa in the Cricket World Cup quarter-final in Sydney. Kumar Sangakkara scored 45 runs against South Africa to take his last World Cup tally to 541. The 37-year-old has accumulated 14,234 one-day runs -- second only to Indian great Sachin Tendulkar -- and the greatest number of dismissals by a wicketkeeper. Sri Lanka sports minister Navin Dissanayake has asked the batsman to reconsider his decision.
Moses Kipsiro is a regular training partner of British long-distance running legend Mo Farah. The 28-year-old is the 10,000m Commonwealth champion after defending his title in Glasgow last summer. He raised allegations that a coach has been abusing female athletes, some as young as 15. Ugandan Athletics Federation deny the allegations but details of the story have appeared in a Ugandan newspaper.
Crystal Palace host Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Monday night. The Eagles boss has refused to rule City out of the Premier League title race. Chelsea are currently six points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand. Sergio Aguero's injury-time winner against QPR in 2012 sealed City's first title win .
Swansea City host Hull City at the Liberty Stadium (Saturday, 3pm) Jefferson Montero is a doubt for the Swans after suffering a muscle strain during Ecuador's 1-0 defeat by Mexico in a Los Angeles friendly on Saturday. Leon Britton and Kyle Bartley are both back in training after being absent in recent weeks and have been added to the Swansea squad. Hull's Mohamed Diame and James Chester will make their long-awaited returns to the Hull squad for Saturday's trip to Swansea. Gaston Ramirez is fit to play despite concerns about an injury picked up on international duty .
Hull City have reapplied to the Football Association to have the club name changed to Hull Tigers. The move angered fans who believed they had won the battle to keep their current when the FA council voted against it by 47 votes to 27. But Hull boss Steve Bruce has revealed the club have once again asked FA for permission to rebrand as Hull Tigers .
Esteban Cambiasso joined Leicester City on a free transfer from Inter Milan last summer. The former Argentina international says beating relegation would be like winning a trophy. The Foxes are currently rock-bottom of the Premier League table, seven points adrift of 17th placed Sunderland. Nigel Pearson's side face West Ham United at home on Saturday .
Toby Alderweireld is currently on loan at Southampton from Atletico Madrid. The Belgian defender will return to Atletico once his season-long loan ends. The 26-year-old has hinted in the past that he would like to remain permanently in the Premier League. Tottenham are also believed to be interested in signing the defender on a permanent deal.
Chelsea host Stoke City at Stamford Bridge (Stamford Bridge) on Saturday (5.30pm kick-off) Diego Costa may not be risked following hamstring injury. John Obi Mikel will not be considered despite recovering from knee problem. Marc Muniesa set to return to Chelsea squad after missing five games with hamstring problem. Stoke forward Jonathan Walters expected to shake off calf knock in time to be available. Victor Moses will not feature as opposition is on-loan winger's parent club.
Swansea host Hull City at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League. Garry Monk's side have yet to pick up a point after an international break this season. Swansea have eight more games to collect the five points needed to beat 47-point mark. The Swans are currently in eighth place in the table, eight points above the relegation zone .
Celtic beat St Mirren 1-0 in SPL match in Paisley on Friday night. James Forrest scored the only goal of the game in the 64th minute. Stefan Johansen converted from the penalty spot in the second half . Celtic are now eight points clear of Aberdeen at the top of the SPL table .
Rangers host Hearts at Ibrox on Sunday in their final game of the season. The Tynecastle side won 2-1 on their previous trip to Govan last August. Stuart McCall's side have lost three league visits to Edinburgh clubs this season . Hibernian have racked up 3-1 and 2-0 victories at the same venue .
Cristiano Ronaldo is a co-owner of second tier United States side, Fort Lauderdale Strikers. The ex-Barcelona and Real Madrid striker says he would pay 'out of his own pocket' to sign Lionel Messi. Ronaldo is also a target for ex-Brazil and Inter Milan striker's US team .
Juventus beat Empoli 2-0 to maintain 14-point lead at the top of Serie A table with nine games to go. Carlos Tevez opened the scoring shortly before the interval and Roberto Pereyra added a second in stoppage time as the Bianconeri responded to wins from Roma and Lazio. Roma strengthened their grip on second place thanks to a 1-0 win over Napoli. Miralem Pjanic's 15th-minute goal was enough to earn Rudi Garcia's men all three points. Lazio kept the heat on Roma by clinching a seventh consecutive league win, 3-1 at 10-man Cagliari .
Alessandro Diamanti and Mohamed Salah scored in Fiorentina's 2-0 win over Sampdoria. Miralem Pjanic's goal gave AS Roma a 1-0 victory over Napoli in Serie A on Saturday . AC Milan notched their first away win in over five months with 2-1 win over Palermo . Inter Milan were denied their first win in five games in 1-1 draw with Parma .
Cesar Azpilicueta is counting down the games until Chelsea win the Premier League title. Chelsea sit top of the table ahead of facing Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Blues are six points clear of nearest rivals Manchester City with a game in hand. The Spanish defender believes they have shown their strength by staying top since 'day one'
Kevin de Bruyne is wanted by a host of clubs after starring for Wolfsburg this season. Manchester City and Bayern Munich have been linked with a move for the midfielder. De Bruyne's agent Patrick De Koster says no deal has been agreed with Wolfsburg. The Belgian is one of the hottest players in European football after starring in Bundesliga.
New Zealand international Charles Piutau will join Ulster on a two-year deal from 2016. The 23-year-old has won 14 caps for the All Blacks and has played for the Auckland Blues since 2012. Ulster manager Bryn Cunningham said: 'To secure someone of Charles' ability is hugely exciting'
George North will miss Saturday's European Champions Cup quarter-final at Clermont Auvergne. North has been knocked unconscious three times in recent months, including in last Friday's 52-30 win over Wasps, and was on Wednesday being assessed by a neurologist. North also suffered blows to the head on Wales duty in the autumn and during the RBS 6 Nations .
Hull City travel to Swansea City in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Mohamed Diame is set to make his long-awaited return from a knee injury. The £3.5m Senegalese midfielder has been out for more than four months . Hull are currently just three points above the relegation zone with eight games remaining .
Tom Carroll was injured during England Under 21s' 1-0 win over Czech Republic last Friday. The Swansea midfielder faces up to six weeks on the sidelines due to ankle ligament damage. The 22-year-old has made 18 appearances for the Swans on season-long loan from Tottenham. Swansea resume their Premier League campaign on Saturday against Hull City .
Franck Ribery limped off against Shakhtar Donetsk with an injury at the beginning of last month. The Bayern Munich winger says he has no chance of playing against Borussia Dortmund this week after failing to recover from injury and admits he 'can't even run' . The French ace is hopeful he could be back for the German Cup quarter-finals against Bayer Leverkusen in midweek.
Philipp Lahm could make his first Bundesliga start since returning from an ankle injury. Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben, Javi Martinez and David Alaba are all out of Bayern Munich's match against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday . Bayern coach Pep Guardiola is not yet sure about Holger Badstuber and Thiago Alcantara .
Alvaro Morata joined Juventus from Real Madrid for £15.8million last summer. The 22-year-old has scored seven goals in 22 Serie A matches so far this season. Real have a buy back option on the forward but his agent Beppe Bozzo insists he is happy at Juventus.
Michael Duff believes Burnley manager Sean Dyche could one day take charge of England. The 37-year-old has played in eight different divisions before finding himself taking on Manchester United. Dyche has overseen a remarkable transformation of fortunes since arriving at Turf Moor in October 2012. Burnley host Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday .
Brentford beat Fulham 4-1 in the west London derby at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon. Stuart Dallas scored twice to put the Bees in a commanding lead at half-time. Alan Judge and a late Jota strike ensured all three points for the Bees. Brentford move up to fifth in the Championship on 69 points with six games left to play .
Jos Hooiveld's late strike earned Millwall a crucial 2-1 victory over south London rivals Charlton on Good Friday. Charlton captain Chris Solly was sent off midway through the first half for deliberate handball in the box. Lee Gregory missed the resultant penalty, but Stephen Henderson saved Lee Gregory's effort. Alou Diarra gave the Addicks the lead against the run of play in the second half. Magaye Gueye equalised for Millwall with a low drive in the 87th minute.
More than 30 Premiership and Championship games scheduled for the long weekend. More than half the games are set to be affected by delays and disruption, forcing fans onto the roads. All routes to and from London Euston - serving the main west coast rail line between the capital and Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool - have been hit.
Natal's Dunas Arena is being sold by owner Grupo OAS, with the company also trying to sell the 50 percent share it owns of the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador. The company has struggled for months with the impact of a corruption investigation at state-controlled oil company Petrobras, which undercut the builder's access to financing. The announcement was the latest in a string of bad news for Brazilian football post-World Cup.
The 13 Democratic and Republican U.S. lawmakers said they 'strongly encourage' FIFA to move the global competition. 'Allowing Russia to host the World Cup inappropriately bolsters the prestige of the (Russian President Vladimir) Putin regime at a time when it should be condemned,' the senators wrote to FIFA President Sepp Blatter. England are interested in bidding for Euro 2028 but are very unlikely to bid for the 2026 World Cup.
Mauricio Pochettino has given Harry Kane his blessing to play in the European Under 21 Championships this summer. The Tottenham striker will be in Gareth Southgate's squad for the tournament in the Czech Republic. Kane is also set to travel to Australia and Malaysia this summer ahead of the championships . The 21-year-old frontman scored just minutes into his England debut at Wembley last week .
The Barclays Premier League have announced the final set of televised fixtures for the 2014-15 season. Both Sky Sports' and BT Sport's allocation have been revealed with the race for the Champions League featuring prominently. Chelsea vs Liverpool on May 10 and Manchester United vs Arsenal on May 17 are arguably the standout games from the live batch. The TV schedule for the final day of the season will be announced at a later date .
The Quick Silver P-51D Mustang has been painstakingly restored by father-and-son team Bill and Scooter Yoak. Originally built in 1945, it was among scores of long-range, single-seat bombers rolled out during World War Two and later used in the Korean War before being retired in the 1980s. It was pieced together by Bill Yoak, who did all the metal work by hand, and flown by Scooter at air shows around the country.
The helicopter came down on a house in the Carapicuiba area of Sao Paulo killing five people. One of the victims was reportedly Thomaz Alckmin, son of the Sao Paulo governor. It is understood three mechanics, as well as the pilot, were among the dead. Authorities said they were investigating the cause of the crash yesterday .
The model credited with being the world’s first ever hatchback was the Renault 16 unveiled in April 1965. Now it accounts for a staggering two thirds of all new cars sold in Britain and a majority of those sold in most other markets from Europe to Japan and, increasingly, the US too. In the UK, seven of the top ten sellers last year - including the top five - are classed as hatchbacks.
Paul Merson criticised Andros Townsend's call-up to the England squad last week. The Tottenham midfielder was brought on in the 83rd minute against Burnley on Sunday. The Sky Sports pundit had another dig at the midfielder after the 0-0 draw at Turf Moor. 'Just been watching the game, did you miss the coach? #RubberDub #7minutes,' Merson put on Twitter.
Juan Arango bit Jesus Zavala on the shoulder as Tijuana lost 4-3 to Monterrey on Sunday. The Venezuelan midfielder apologised after the game and said he 'did something I shouldn't have done' . The incident was reminiscent of Luis Suarez's bite on Italian Giorgio Cheillini's shoulder during last year's World Cup. Tijuana are top of the Mexican league with 23 points from 12 games .
Former Barcelona defender Sergi Barjuan has been named as Almeria's new manager. The 43-year-old replaces Juan Ignacio Martinez, who was fired on Sunday. Almera are in the relegation zone after failing to win in seven straight matches. Barj Juan played for Barcelona between 1998 and 2004.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals as Real Madrid beat Granada 9-1 at the Bernabeu on Sunday. The hat-trick took his tally in La Liga to 36 for the season, overtaking Lionel Messi's 32. He now has more goals than 53 of the 98 teams in Europe's top five leagues this season. Nine Premier League teams have managed fewer goals in the league than Ronaldo this season .
Ben Jones-Bishop scored a spectacular solo try as Salford Red Devils beat Wigan Warriors 24-18. Both sides ended the match with 12 men as tempers flared during the Super League match. Weller Hauraki and John Bateman were sent off two minutes from time for trading punches after the pair had already been sin binned following an earlier flare up. The Red Devils' last win against Wigan was a 16-4 Challenge Cup fifth-round victory in 2006.
Hull KR beat St Helens 28-20 at Langtree Park in their Super League clash. Jamie Shaul's long-distance try was enough to seal a shock victory for the visitors. The win condemned Saints to a third straight defeat after their derby defeat to Hull KR .
England fans sang anti-IRA songs during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Italy at the Juventus Stadium. The FA are in a tricky position because they are getting hammered by the 'two caps for two caps' scheme. Many of the younger fans who join in with these chants cannot know or understand the significance of the Irish political situation and how it affected Britain through the Sixties, Seventies and Eighties. The first audible chants of this latest song can be traced back to Celtic Park in November, when England emerged with an uplifting 3-1 victory over Scotland.
Sportsmail's top team of reporters have submitted their starting line-ups for the finals in France. Wayne Rooney is picked in a central role while Daniel Sturridge gets the nod ahead of young pretenders such as Harry Kane simply on the back of experience. England's defensive options remain their big problem so this is a team set up to score goals and win games by playing on the front foot.
'John' who is reportedly a builder posted the advert in his local newsagents in Muswell Hill, London. The post has since gone viral after it was spotted by a passer by and put online. The anonymous Londoner then posted a picture of the ad on a Facebook account dedicated to London life .
Helsinborg drew 0-0 with Kalmar in the Allsvenskan season opener on Saturday. Henrik Larsson was forced to play 42-year-old kit man Daniel Andersson in goal. The emergency stopper kept a clean sheet as Helsinborg held on for a draw. Andersson made 130 appearances for the club between 2004 and 2009.
Former All Black Mils Muliaina has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. The 34-year-old full back was arrested after Connacht's 14-7 defeat by Gloucester last night. He was led away by officers at the Kingsholm Stadium last night in connection with an allegation in Cardiff in March. The allegation is believed to date from the Irish team's visit to the Cardiff Blues on March 6. Muliain is accused of assaulting the woman in a crowded bar in Cardiff city centre .
With Easter Sunday just on the horizon, Christians across American observed Good Friday, which commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. 'Way of the Cross' walks took place in Ohio, Pennsylvania and over the Brooklyn Bridge, among others. Good Friday is not a government holiday in the United States but various states observe it as one, including Connecticut, Louisiana, Texas and New Jersey .
Crystal Palace host Manchester City at Selhurst Park (Monday 8pm) Alan Pardew has no fresh injury concerns ahead of Premier League clash. Marouane Chamakh and Fraizer Campbell are still sidelined with hamstring injuries. Jordon Mutch has a thigh complaint, while Mile Jedinak is suspended . Yaya Toure missed City's last game but returned to action with Ivory Coast on Friday .
Arsene Wenger has hinted that Abou Diaby could have a future at Arsenal beyond this summer. Diaby has suffered 42 injuries during his Arsenal career, keeping him out of action for a total of 226 weeks. The midfielder has made just 22 appearances in the last five seasons at the Emirates Stadium . Wenger said he has made it clear how he envisages the future for Diaby at the north London club .
Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge scored 52 of Liverpool's 101 Premier League goals last season. Liverpool have scored just 45 goals so far this season, compared to 84 at the same stage last term. Raheem Sterling, Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard have scored six goals each. Only Sunderland and Crystal Palace have top scorers with fewer goals than Liverpool. Harry Kane, Diego Costa and Sergio Aguero have scored more than Sterling, Henderson and Gerrard combined .
Alan Pardew called Manuel Pellegrini a 'f***ing old c**t' during Premier League encounter back in January 2014. The Newcastle boss was warned about his behaviour by the FA and wrote to the Manchester City boss to apologise for the offensive name he called him . The touchline spat occurred during a Premier League match between Newcastle and Man City in January last year. Crystal Palace boss Pardews believes he could manage a top-four side if given the chance.
Chelsea are nine points clear of Manchester City with eight games left to play. Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart insists his side are still capable of winning the Premier League title. Hart has proven his class after being dropped last season by Manuel Pellegrini. The 27-year-old labelled Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon a 'legend of the game' .
Police in Rhein Erft, Germany initially dismissed reports that a kangaroo was found hopping in a field nearby. They discovered that the call was in fact serious and later found the Australian marsupial. They attempted to capture the beast with the help of the local fire department, to no avail. The owners later came forward and it is believed that the animal's fencing was damaged.
The Royal Children's Hospital’s Good Friday Appeal managed to rake in over $17.1 million that will be put towards vital research and facilities to benefit their young patients. Hugh G. Rection made a generous donation of $32.38, which earned his name some valuable screen time. Twitter users were quick to identify the blunder .
QPR had lost 13 of 14 league away games before Saturday's 4-1 win at West Brom. The win also saw the west London club end a five-game losing run, while they remain in 19th place just three points adrift of safety. Chris Ramsey's side face Aston Villa at Villa Park on Tuesday in the Premier League .
Aston Villa host Queens Park Rangers at Villa Park on Tuesday (7.45pm kick-off) Tim Sherwood's side are without Alan Hutton, Scott Sinclair, Ashley Westwood and Philippe Senderos. QPR are without Eduardo Vargas and Yun Suk-young for their clash with Aston Villa. The Hoops have not won back-to-back away games in the Premier League since September 1995. The last time QPR won both home and away in the league against Aston Villa was back in 1986/87 .
Kim Sei-young leads ANA Inspiration by three shots going into final round of competition. South Korean shot a three-under-par round of 69 on day three at Mission Hills Country Club. The 22-year-old is chasing her first LPGA major victory after winning Pure Silk-Bahamas Classic in February .
Lydia Ko shot a 2-over 74 on Saturday in the ANA Inspiration, her second straight over-par round. The 17-year-old New Zealander has had at least one birdie in all 187 of her rounds in 49 career events on the tour. Ko made an 8-foot birdie putt on the par-5 hole to keep another long streak going.
Former world No 1 Tiger Woods confirmed earlier this week that he will play at the Masters. Woods has dropped out of the world's top 100 for the first time in almost 19 years. Colin Montgomerie has said it would be fantastic to see a fully fit Woods go up against Rory McIlroy at Augusta .
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are not in the field at the Shell Houston Open in Houston . The last tournament before the Masters is proving quite a show-stopper itself . Spectators have flocked to see local boy Jordan Spieth and fellow American Phil Mickelson in action . Spieth has risen to number four in the world after 18 months in the game .
South Korea's Kim Sei-young eagled the par-five 18th to surge into a two-shot lead in the second round of the ANA Inspiration. Lydia Ko's record-equalling run of 29 consecutive rounds under par on the LPGA Tour came to end when the world No 1 bogeyed two of her last four holes for a 73 and a level-par total of 144. Ko missed out on recording her 30th successive under-par round .
Serena Williams beat Sabine Lisicki in three sets to reach the Miami Open semi-finals. The world No 1 will face either Simona Halep or Sloane Stephens for a place in the final. Williams will face Halep after Romania's third-seed beat Sloaine Stephens 6-1, 7-5 .
Aljaz Bedene was born in Slovenia but is now a citizen of the UK. The world No 83 was given British citizenship in Hatfield on Tuesday morning. Andy Murray says British players should use the move as motivation to get better. Murray admits Bedene's stance threatens certain players position as he is on tour every week .
Andy Murray beat Dominic Thiem 3-6 6-4, 6-1 to reach the Miami Open semi-finals. The world No 4 will play Tomas Berdych or Juan Monaco in the final on Sunday. The Scot is set to marry his fiancee Kim Sears next week after their wedding next week . Murray believes his fellow British tennis players should use Aljaz Bedene's arrival in the top 100 as motivation to better themselves.
Carla Suarez Navarro beat Venus Williams 0-6, 6-1, 7-5 at Key Biscayne on Tuesday evening. The Spaniard will now face Andrea Petkovic in the semi-finals of the Miami Open. The German beat Czech Karolina Pliskova in straight sets in the quarter-final. Williams said she had struggled to find consistency during the match.
Novak Djokovic came back from a set down to beat Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-7 (3/7) 7-5 6-0. The Serbian will face David Ferrer in the quarter-finals after the Spaniard beat Gilles Simon. Andy Murray and Kei Nishikori are also through to the last eight after beating Kevin Anderson and Adrian Mannarino respectively. Tomas Berdych and Juan Monaco also through after beating Gael Monfils and Fernando Verdasco. Carla Suarez Navarro beat Venus Williams to reach the women's semi-finals .
Nick Scholfield has been lined up to ride Spring Heeled in the Grand National at Aintree on April 11. The eight-year-old has run only once since finishing fourth to Road To Riches in the Galway Plate in July when he was fourth of five in the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse in February. Spring Heels won the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup at last season's Cheltenham Festival.
Newport Gwent Dragons reach European Challenge Cup semi-finals with 25-21 win over Cardiff Blues. Tries from Hallam Amos, Nic Cudd, Tom Prydie and a penalty try plus penalties from Dorian Jones and two Prydie conversions brought the Dragons back from a big deficit to victory. Scrum-half Lloyd Williams, fly-half Gareth Anscombe and Josh Navidi crossed for the Blues, while Anscombe added three conversions.
Bath host Leinster in Champions Cup quarter-final in Dublin on Saturday. George Ford, Dave Attwood, Jonathan Joseph and Anthony Watson all return to scene of Six Nations defeat. Bath lost 19-9 to Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin last month .
Alfonso Thomas has agreed a deal to become Delhi Daredevils coach in the Indian Premier League. Veteran seamer is still recovering from a broken ankle. Somerset director of cricket Matthew Maynard said the chance arose for him to take on a short-term coaching role at Delhi.
Moeen Ali injured himself during England's failed World Cup campaign. The Worcestershire all-rounder was not selected for the Caribbean tour. Moeen is hoping to be fit in time for his side's LV= County Championship match against Yorkshire. Adil Rashid and James Tredwell are the current spin options in the squad .
Sim Bhullar is set to become the NBA's first player of Indian descent with the Sacramento Kings. The 22-year-old centre is being called up from the team's NBA Development League affiliate, the Reno Bighorns. The 7-foot-5, 360-pound centre will be on the roster on Friday when the Kings host the New Orleans Pelicans .
Arsenal beat Liverpool 4-1 in their Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Hector Bellerin, Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud scored for the Gunners. Arsene Wenger believes something is finally happening at Arsenal again. The Gunners are currently second in the Premier League table, seven points behind Chelsea .
Tottenham host Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday in the Premier League. Hugo Lloris is out with a knee injury and Michel Vorm is set to deputise in his place. The 31-year-old played in all of Tottenham's Capital One Cup games except the final. Mauricio Pochettino has praised Vorm's attitude despite being behind the France international in the pecking order.
Celtic beat St Mirren 2-0 in their SPL clash on Good Friday night in Paisley. Leigh Griffiths was caught on camera enjoying a Tunnock's Tea Cake during the warm-up. The striker was on the substitutes bench during the first 10 minutes of the match.
Rangers have been de-listed from the London Stock Exchange after Dave King failed to find a new nominated advisor. Rangers boss Stuart McCall has been reassured that the decision will not affect his squad's promotion push. McCall does not expect it to derail his charge for the play-offs. Rangers welcome newly-crowned Scottish Championship winners Hearts on Sunday .
Sunderland host Newcastle United in Sunday's Premier League derby at St James' Park. Sunderland have won just four times all season and are in danger of being relegated. John Carver is fighting to secure his future as Newcastle manager beyond the end of the season. Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat is working on a six-game rescue plan ahead of the game.
Porto have made £440million from player sales in the last 11 years. The Portuguese champions have made a habit of selling on players for huge profits. Aided by lenient work permit laws in Portugal owing to the country's close relationship with Brazil the majority of these deals have involved South Americans. 19 of the 29 players featured in the table below have South American backgrounds .
Lionel Messi faces tests on Thursday to determine whether he will be fit to face Celta Vigo on Sunday. The Barcelona star missed both of Argentina's games during the international break with a swollen foot. The four-time Ballon d'Or winner wants to play as his side look to close in on the La Liga title. ESPN have claimed that Messi's injury was the result of a tackle by Martin Demichelis during Manchester City's Champions League exit against Barca last month. Chelsea and Manchester City are interested in signing 19-year-old left back Jose Luis Gaya from Valencia .
River Plate vice president Matias Patanian admits 'the doors are open' to signing Radamel Falcao. The 29-year-old spent eight years with the Argentine side before leaving for Porto in 2009. The Colombia forward has struggled on loan at Manchester United this season . The striker has scored just four Premier League goals for United this term .
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Klay Thompson 25 as Golden State Warriors beat LA Clippers 110-106. Brooklyn Nets beat Indiana to reclaim sole possession of eighth and final play-off spot in the Eastern Conference with season-high fourth straight victory. Tony Parker scored 16 points in his 1,000th NBA game and Kawhi Leonard had 22 to lead San Antonio past Miami Heat 95-81 .
Brendan Rodgers failed to make it as a professional footballer despite leaving Northern Ireland for England at the age of 16 and training with the Reading youth team. The Reds manager believes the memory of missing out on a first team spot has helped him to give the likes of Raheem Sterling and Jordon Ibe their break in the first team. 'I felt as a young player I didn't get the chance. I was a talented youth player in Northern Ireland. I came to England, to Reading when I was 16,' Rodgers said.
Brendan Rodgers insists Raheem Sterling will be going nowhere this summer. The Liverpool manager says he is 'relaxed' about the 20-year-old's stalled contract talks. Sterling's comments in a TV interview have heightened speculation he will leave Anfield this summer . The England international said he is not yet ready to sign a new £100,000-a-week contract . But Rodgers said Sterling was still young and 'sometimes makes mistakes' . He added that Liverpool were a 'superpower' in world football and didn't have to sell their star assets .
Jamie Carragher flew out to watch his son James play in the Mediterranean International Cup. The tournament features over 200 clubs from 36 countries in Girona in northern Spain. The former defender cheered from the sidelines as the Liverpool youngsters drew 1-1 with local Catalan side CE Mercantil. The Reds also play CE Cristinenc before taking on FE ATL Bisbalenc in Group E.
Rangi Chase charged with making a Grade E dangerous throw on Good Friday. The Salford half-back's tackle on Brett Ferres in the 15th minute of the match was deemed dangerous. The Red Devils went on to beat Huddersfield 18-12 to continue their recent good form. Chase will appear before an independent disciplinary tribunal on Wednesday evening .
Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 1-0 at the Westfalenstadion on Saturday. Thiago came on for Philipp Lahm for his first appearance in over a year. Midfielder admits it was an emotional moment and has thanked the German club. The Spaniard said: 'Football is my life' after seeing the reaction of the fans.
Real Madrid star James Rodriguez will start against Granada on Sunday after recovering from injury. The Colombia international has been out for two months after breaking his foot on February 4. Rodriguez has scored 12 goals in 33 games since joining Real Madrid in the summer . Carlo Ancelotti said Rodriguez 'has shown in training that he is fine and he will start'
St Etienne want to sign Cardiff full-back Kevin Theophile-Catherine on a permanent deal. The 25-year-old signed for Cardiff from Stade Rennais for £2.1m but has been on loan with St Etienne this season. St Etien have an option to make the deal permanent for £1.5m but want to see if there are other options before committing. Ricky Van Wolfswinkel will not take up option to sign from Norwich on permanent .
Castleford Tigers host Warrington Wolves in First Utility Super League on Easter Monday. Reigning Man of Steel Daryl Clark will be aiming to sink his home-town club. The England hooker left the Tigers at the end of last season. Warrington have won their last five home games against Castleford but have dropped to seventh place.
Salford Red Devils beat Huddersfield 18-12 at the John Smith's Stadium. Josh Griffin and Ben Jones-Bishop scored tries in the first half. Carl Forster's try and Griffin's penalty made the game safe for the Red Devils. Aaron Murphy scored his fourth try in as many games for Salford .
Wigan Warriors beat St Helens 12-4 at the DW Stadium on Good Friday. Dom Manfredi, Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook and Joe Burgess scored tries for Wigan. Saints' Joe Greenwood limped off with an ankle problem in the second half. Saints lost for the second successive game after six wins in a row.
Warrington's losing run is their worst since 2009 and their misery was compounded by the loss of winger Matty Russell with a leg injury. The game was stopped for eight minutes after a flare was thrown from the stand housing visiting fans but Widnes maintained their focus to run out 30-10 winners. Stefan Marsh scored a brace of tries to give his side a lead they never looked like relinquishing. Lloyd White, Lloyd White and Stefan Marsh also crossed for the Vikings .
England drew 1-1 with Italy at the Juventus Stadium on Tuesday night. The squad had originally been set to leave northern Italy immediately after the game but a technical issue with their plane made it necessary for Roy Hodgson's men to take an extra night's stay. Players from Manchester United, Manchester City, Everton, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Stoke City all left to rejoin their clubs ahead of a full programme in the Barclays Premier League this weekend. Andros Townsend, Ryan Mason, Harry Kane and Kyle Walker touched down at Luton Airport on Wednesday.
Andros Townsend has had more ups and downs than most players experience in their careers. The Tottenham winger has scored three goals for England this season. The 23-year-old has been sent out to nine different clubs on loan by Spurs. He has scored as many goals for The Three Lions as he has done in the Premier League for Spurs .
Graziano Pelle scored in Italy's 1-1 draw with England at the Juventus Stadium on Tuesday night. The Southampton striker has not scored in the Premier League since December 20. The 29-year-old has scored nine goals in his first 12 matches at St Mary's. Pelle is the only British-based player in the Italy squad .
Gianluigi Buffon won his 147th cap for Italy against England on Tuesday night. England ace Joe Hart has described Buffon as a 'legend of the game' . The Manchester City goalkeeper said Buffon is an inspiration to him . Hart said: 'I'm still learning my game and I’m still watching the likes of Buffon and the way he goes about his business at 37 years old'
La Gazzetta dello Sport have scored England's players out of 10 for their performance against Italy. Theo Walcott received the worst rating with five out of ten for his performance. Wayne Rooney, Andros Townsend and Ross Barkley were all awarded seven out of10 . Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure continues to be linked with a move to Inter Milan. Real Madrid have identified six possible candidates to replace or compete with Dani Alves.
Five staff members sustained serious injuries after taking a joy ride down 'the Super Slide' at the Sydney Royal Easter Show on Saturday night. It is understood a group of eight contracted workers broke into the 52-metre slide after it was closed earlier in the night due to fears the heavy rain would make the slide particularly slippery. The thrill seekers were travelling at such great speeds that they were unable to stop and broke through the barricade at the bottom of the slide. The slide underwent a safety check Sunday morning and was cleared for use, as long as there wasn't another downpour.
National Union of Teachers is expected to call for a vote on industrial action this weekend. The ballot of its 300,000 members would take place after the election, with strikes possible from September. The last time teachers went on strike was in July, when 21 per cent of schools were forced to close.
Zara Tindall, 33, was at charity event to mark end of Rob Edmond's barrel-roll from Perthshire to Wiltshire. Personal trainer rolled whisky barrel 517 miles in nine days and covered 60 miles a day. He was joined by comedians including Fred MacAulay, Mark Dolan and Rufus Hound. Zara was at Tedworth House Help for Heroes recovery centre to watch Edmond cross the finish line.
Tortoise pictured trying to mate with a female at Kiev Zoo, Ukraine, before losing his balance and falling to the ground. The amusing moment was caught on camera, by Ukranian photographer, Vadym Shevchenko, 34. He said: 'It looked about ready to start but then lost its balance when the female moved' .
Noa Nakaitaci scored two tries for Clermont against Northampton at Stade Marcel-Michelin. Nick Abendanon scored a brace of tries for the French side . Northampton were dumped out of the Champions Cup in such emphatic fashion. The Saints are leading the Aviva Premiership by 10 points from Leicester.
Borussia Dortmund's Nuri Sahin claims Arsenal tried to lure him from the Bundesliga with a 'great bid' But the Turkey international didn't go because his family wanted to stay in Germany. The former Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder attracted interest from the Gunners back in 2005 when he was playing in the under 17s. Now 26, Sahin is back 'home' in Dortmund after an unsuccessful stint at Real that included five months on loan at Anfield.
Antonio Nuñez, 59, was said to be arguing with the woman, who has not been named, at his home in San Antonio, Texas, at 4.30am on Monday. He allegedly grabbed the gardening tool and drove it into the woman's behind. The woman pepper sprayed him in the eyes and ran across the street to a neighbor who called 911. She is in hospital recovering after the attack and will be charged.
Residents of Beckley Club Estates in Dallas, Texas, say that they saw a man approach a male peacock, who was in the middle of its mating ritual and had unfurled its full plumage, before quickly snatching him up on Saturday. The man is seen bending down and picking up the bird by its claws before shoving it into his black Chevy Tahoe with its feathers sticking out of the door. The suspect is described as a Hispanic man wearing shorts, a white shirt and a baseball cap.
Kevin Sinfield will leave Leeds Rhinos at the end of the season to join Yorkshire Carnegie. The 34-year-old is closing in on third place in rugby league's all-time scoring list with 3,997 points. Former Leeds and England coach Tony Smith admits he was shocked by Sinfield's decision to switch codes but believes it could be an inspired decision. Sinfield has never played rugby union but already identified a role for himself in his new sport.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has admitted his club will have to buy young talent. Raheem Sterling would fit the bill if his impasse with Liverpool isn't resolved. FA chairman Greg Dyke wants to increase the quota of homegrown players to 12 in Premier League squads . City have failed to produce any regular homegrown first team squad members since Micah Richards and Dedryck Boyata. The Premier League champions face Crystal Palace on Monday .
A farmer has captured the adorable moment a duckling groomed a lamb's woollen coat in a 'heartwarming sign of trust and friendship' The lamb named Winter stands very still with its head lowered towards the baby duck. The duckling begins to peck away at the lamb's head and neck as if grooming its coat. The lamb appears as though it is about to walk away when it drops to the ground and allows the duck.
Tyler MacNiven won the ninth season of The Amazing Race, and a $1million prize. He and fiancee Kelly Hennigan made a three-minute film to give friends and family a heads up on their fast approaching nuptials. The video, inspired by action films, shows the two literally saving 'the date' as they wash up on shore, fight friends disguised as villains and ultimately escape from one very large explosion.
CCTV footage shows the thieves in action at the Shell fuel stop along Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek. While one man distracts a cashier at the window, another leads a cable from the back of a white pickup to the cash machine. Once the cord is attached, the vehicle speeds off and uproots the ATM from its mount. Sparks are caught flying into the air as the large device is dragged across the tarmac.
Veteran broadcaster Peter Alliss, 84, has sparked controversy by claiming gender equality laws have backfired. He said legislation designed to stop clubs discriminating against female members has instead prompted decline in women’s membership. Some clubs had previously only allowed female members if they played at restricted times. But Equality Act 2010 ruled that this was illegal discrimination and women must now have equal access to the course.
The property, in the south east London suburb of Chislehurst, was designed and built especially for government officials as the Cold War intensified in 1951. The site was chosen because the wooden area surrounding the building afforded it secrecy and the house was built with five foot thick concrete walls. The property, known as the Glass House, has now been put on the market for £3.5million and also boasts five bedrooms, a stylish kitchen, games room and outside roof terrace.
Manchester City lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday night. Manuel Pellegrini guided City to their second Premier League title in three seasons back in May. The last four Premier League winners have all left their jobs by the following year. Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, Roberto Mancini and Sir Alex Ferguson all left after winning the Premier League.
Carlisle United lost 3-1 to Accrington Stanley at the Crown Ground on Saturday . The Cumbrians are without a win in five games in League Two and are just two places above the relegation zone. Carlisle boss Keith Curle has laid into his players following the defeat. The 51-year-old also suggested that some players 'don't deserve to be professionals' .
MailOnline ran a story on April Fools' Day stating that both pre-match teamtalks by Arsenal captains Per Mertesacker and Jordan Henderson would be streamed live to the world. The story was of course a hoax but it still managed to create plenty of confusion for Arsene Wenger and the assembled press at Thursday's pre-Liverpool press conference . The Gunners boss was quizzed by a journalist about the story before the game . Wenger was informed that the story was an April F fools' joke and no basis of truth to it .
Oscar posted a picture of him swigging from a bottle of sweets on his Instagram account. The Chelsea forward has a Capital One Cup medal to his name this season. The 23-year-old also scored in Brazil's recent 3-1 victory against France in Paris . Juventus scouts were present at the Stade de France last Thursday night to watch Oscar in action .
Everton duo Leighton Baines and Luke Garbutt visited Alder Hey Children’s Hospital on Wednesday. The Toffees duo handed out Easter eggs and posed for photographs in the wards of the West Derby hospital. Baines hailed the 'unbelievable strength and character' of the children at the hospital. Everton face Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday .
Charlie Sumner, 20, staged a one-man pitch invasion at Reading's Madejski Stadium last month. The 20-year-old did four front flips on the pitch, landing on his back each time, before being tackled. He is now facing a three-year ban and will appear at Reading Magistrates' Court on April 30. The order would stop him going to all Reading's future home and away matches. Sumner said he has no regrets and that his family had 'seen the funny side'
Mesut Ozil posted a picture on Twitter relaxing with his dog after returning home to London. The Arsenal playmaker was in fine form as Germany beat Georgia 2-0 on Sunday. Ozil missed Arsenal's 2-1 win against Newcastle due to illness, but will start against Liverpool on Saturday. The German star says he is finally adjusting to English football and fits in 'perfectly' .
Yaya Toure was accused by Jamie Carragher of ducking out of the way of Jason Puncheon's free-kick. Manchester City lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday night. The defeat left champions City nine points adrift of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League.
Lionel Messi should be fit for Barcelona's trip to Celta Vigo on Sunday, according to Gerard Pique. The Barcelona star suffered a blow to his right foot in last month's 'Clasico' against Real Madrid. Messi didn't feature in either of Argentina's recent friendlies against El Salvador or Ecuador .
Greg Dyke was given a Parmigiani watch as a gift at the World Cup last summer. The watch was one of 65 handed out in goodie bags totalling more than £1million. Dyke initially refused to hand it back having promised to donate it to the FA's official charity partner, Breast Cancer Care, so that it could be auctioned. But FIFA's ethics committee has confirmed receipt of the item and has now closed proceedings on the matter.
Tyler Walker came off the bench to score his first goal for Nottingham Forest against Brentford. The 18-year-old is the son of former England and Nottingham Forest defender Des Walker. Des Walker scored just once in 408 games for the club. Dougie Freedman is a huge fan of the youngster and believes he has a big future.
Peter Alliss claims gender equality laws have 'b******* up the game for a lot of people' Broadcaster also claims the BBC should have done more to secure the Open coverage. The 84-year-old former professional golfer said he could not imagine working for Sky.
Amanda Beringer asked her brother Brad Fraser to make a toast at her wedding at Eagle Bay, south of Perth. Mr Fraser performed a song which poked fun at some of the burdens of marriage. The song included jokes about the new husband needing to take the bins out and take the dog for a run. The crowd erupted into a standing ovation at the end of the performance.
John Daniel Tohill, 37, made contact with his family this week for the first time since 2005. He was last heard from by family in 2005 after he left Nelson on the Tasman bay to travel north. The family learned that John had never left the country, had no savings and did not possess a driver's licence. He will visit his family in the coming weeks, including his father who is in the final stage of dementia.
YouTube videos show four-month-old Noah Monte perfectly balancing on the palm of his father's hand as he's lifted through the air. As he whizzes up and down, the infant manages to keep his legs and body upright. Noah apparently started performing the 'circus act' when he was just one month old.
Lucy Garrod, 27, developed an ulcer known as a corneal abrasion, caused by a bacterial infection. She woke up one day with an itchy and irritable right eye, the size of a golf ball. She was given eye drops, which she used for a couple of days until the pain got worse. A few days later her eye was still swollen and bloodshot so she went to hospital. Tests revealed she had an ulcers on the surface of her eye, millimetres away from blinding her. She spent a week in hospital, where medics broke the news she was partially blind. Feared she would not be able to complete her photography degree
David Luiz limped off after 35 minutes of PSG's 3-2 win over Marseille on Sunday. The Brazilian was running away from a Marseille player, before being caught by a stray leg. The 27-year-old will have scans on Monday to assess the extent of the injury. PSG face Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on April 15 .
The critters were filmed at Indiana's Indianapolis Zoo after getting a makeshift backboard and hoop installed in their pen. However, instead of an even-surfaced court, they're forced to contend with the hilly floor of their enclosure. March Madness is set to come to a close tonight as the Wisconsin Badgers and Duke Blue Devils go head-to-head at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Fritz the Golden Retriever from California appears to lack any eye-mouth co-ordination skills. The pooch was filmed wearing bunny ears this Easter trying - and miserably failing - to catch a hard-boiled egg between his teeth. Slow-motion footage shows him licking his lips and enthusiastically leaping up to catch the treat.
A video uploaded by YouTube user Shkesi shows a baby girl mesmerized by a toy mothering hen. As the motorized plush bird bounces up and down and pops out an egg, the infant can barely believe her eyes. When the first egg emerges she cries for joy and when the third comes she lets out a shriek with her arms waving around. To date the video clip has been watched more than one million times.
A video maker captured the storm, which initially looks like a large white cloud, from the bank of a river. The snowstorm moved at a speed of 45mph and engulfed the Kommunalnyi Bridge in a matter of seconds. Flecks of snow become bigger and more frequent as the snowstorm continues to engulf the video maker.
Incident took place in the sky over Russia’s Dmitrov district. The filmmaker captured the moment the balloon collides with the side of the transmission tower. The balloon begins disintegrating and the basket, carrying three people, plummets to the ground. The instructor and two passengers were hospitalised with cuts and bruises but are all in a stable condition.
The two-metre long reptile is filmed battling to swallow its rabbit while perched on a power pole. The lizard swings its neck back and forth as it battles to swallow the catch, before managing to finish the feat in under a minute. Goannas can unhinge their lower jaws when feeding, allowing them to dispose of some staggering sized prey including the likes of possums and cats.
Christopher Dodd, 24, and Fay Purdham, 27, grew up together as boys in South Bank, Middlesbrough. The pair were inseparable as children, playing football and Playstation for hours. Miss Purdam, who was born Kevin, began her transition to become a woman at the age of 23 . She began taking hormones at 16 and lost touch with Mr Dodd after he moved away with his family . They reunited years later at Mr Dodd's 21st birthday party and are now planning their wedding .
Loushanna Craig, 37, had gone to Tenerife with her husband Shawn for three-day holiday in March. But her biometric ID card was stolen and she was left stranded on the island for up to two weeks. Ryanair staff refused to let her fly home over fears she was an illegal immigrant. The mother-of-four, who has a Jamaican passport, has now placed the blame squarely on the shoulders of Ryanair.
Sir Nick Faldo gave Rory McIlroy a squeeze during Monday's practice round at Augusta National. The Northern Irishman is bidding to win a fifth major and complete a career grand slam. The world No 1 was on the cover of Men's Health magazine and admitted he was 'obsessed with the gym' . Faldo voiced his concern that the 25-year-old was spending too much time on the weights.
Residents in Alderholt, Dorset, awoke on Sunday to find an Easter egg on every doorstep. Residents described the deed as 'a wonderful act of random kindness' Rob Wood, 67, said: 'It's just such a lovely thing to do. It's never happened before and I've lived here for 20 years'
Notts County have appointed Ricardo Moniz as their new manager on a three-year deal. The 50-year-old Dutchman has six games to save his new side from relegation to League Two. The Magpies have been without a permanent manager since the departure of Shaun Derry on March 23. Dave Kevan will be Moniz's assistant at Meadow Lane.
Paul Hartley is not reading too much into Dundee United's recent slide ahead of Wednesday night's Scottish Premiership derby at Dens Park. United have lost seven of their last nine matches in all competitions, drawing the other two. Dundee are without a win in three matches themselves, following up their defeat to Ross County with 1-1 draws against Aberdeen and Inverness.
Aston Villa host Queens Park Rangers at Villa Park on Tuesday night in Premier League. Tim Sherwood's side lost 3-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday. Chris Ramsey led QPR to a 4-1 win at West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Saturday . Sherwood has vowed to give Ramsey the red-button treatment if he tries to call him ahead of the game.
Graeme McDowell has made the cut just twice in seven attempts in the Masters. The Northern Irishman admits he has sometimes needed to spend time in a padded room after failing to get to grips with the challenges posed by Augusta National. But McDowell is optimistic he can improve on his Masters record this week after overcoming an ankle injury.
Tiger Woods has not won a major since the 2008 US Open at Augusta National. The 39-year-old has started just two events in 2015, shooting a career-worst score of 82 to miss the cut in the first of them and withdrawing through injury after just 11 holes of the second on February 5. The 14-time major winner has taken a self-imposed break from golf to recover from injuries and a dip in form. Woods was given a warm welcome by the crowd and stopped to sign several autographs at Augusta.
Ben Crenshaw will mark his 44th and last consecutive appearance in the Masters by standing in for Arnold Palmer in the traditional par-three tournament at Augusta National. Palmer is unable to play alongside Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus in the curtain-raising event as he recovers from a dislocated shoulder. The 85-year-old will still act as honorary starter on Thursday .
Tomas Berdych beat Juan Monaco 6-3, 6-4 in the Miami Open quarter-finals on Wednesday. The Czech will now face Andy Murray in a rematch of their Australian Open semi-final. The pair met in a tense and at times acrimonious Australian Open final which Murray won in four sets .
World No 2 Roger Federer posted a picture of himself posing with a snowball and his racket on his official Twitter account. The 33-year-old was wearing the scarf of FC Basel, the football team he supports . Federer opted not to appear at the Miami Open this year as he aims to maintain his fitness. The Swiss star's agent Tony Godsick said it was a matter of 'physical preservation' .
Lewis Ferguson was mucking out the stables as usual at Paul Nicholls' yard on Thursday morning. The 18-year-old survived a spectacular fall from Merrion Square at Wincanton on Wednesday. Ferguson's double somersault horror fall has been watched hundreds of thousands of times online .
Exeter Chiefs beat Newcastle Falcons 48-13 in the European Rugby Challenge Cup quarter-final. The Chiefs outscored their opponents six tries to one at Sandy Park. Exeter will now face Gloucester in the semi-final at Kingsholm in two weeks' time. The victory means Exeter face Newport Gwent Dragons or Edinburgh in the final .
Nigel Wray has dismissed rugby’s salary caps rules as ‘a farce’ in financial documents seen by The Mail on Sunday. Documents show Saracens’ mounting debt has topped £40m — the most in rugby history. The rising costs facing the club are also a concern, with the wage bill leaping more than 50 per cent in three years.
Liam Plunkett is fighting for a place in the England Test side with Chris Jordan and Mark Wood. The 29-year-old wants to use his pace to 'rough up' the West Indies batting line-up. England play a warm-up game against a St Kitts & Nevis Invitation XI on Monday .
Alastair Cook feels Jonathan Trott is ready for international cricket return. The 33-year-old has been impressive in not only addressing the personal demons which led to his departure from Brisbane but also scoring the weight of runs needed to demand a recall. The Warwickshire batsman has been in fine form for them and rightly deserved his call-up. The first of those two-day encounters starts here tomorrow.
Alastair Cook feels Jonathan Trott is ready for the 'pressure cooker' of international cricket. The Warwickshire batsman left the 2013/14 Ashes trip after just one match at the Gabba. Cook was concerned that would be the end of his Three Lions days but has watched the 33-year-old rebuild his career with typical focus and determination. The pair are now heavy favourites to open the batting together in West Indies this month.
Martin Guptill has been recalled to the New Zealand Test squad for their upcoming two-match series against England next month. The 23-year-old has not represented the Black Caps at Test level since the 2013 tour of England. New Zealand will also be without Daniel Vettori after he retired following their seven wicket loss to Australia. James Neesham will miss the tour because of a hamstring injury.
Barney Gibson became the youngest first-class cricketer in Yorkshire's history in 2011 . The 19-year-old made his debut against Durham University just 27 days after his 15th birthday. Gibson said it was a 'difficult decision' to retire from cricket at such a young age .
Warwickshire batsman Jonathan Trott returned to the England set-up for the first time since leaving last winter's Ashes tour with a stress-related illness. Dr Steve Peters worked with the batsman and gave him the necessary tools to return to the game. Peters has worked with Liverpool, Ronnie O'Sullivan and the England football team in recent years .
Kevin Pietersen signed a new contract with Surrey last month. The 34-year-old is hoping to press for an England recall through weight of runs in the LV= County Championship. Pietersen is set to play against Oxford MCCU in The Parks as he prepares for the new season with Surrey.
Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques has signed for Surrey in the T20 Blast. Henriques will join after the Indian Premier League season ends at the end of next month. The 28-year-old will be overseas cover for Kumar Sangakkara in the second half of the summer. Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart says Henriques 'will add great depth to our squad'
Gymnast Louis Smith will represent Great Britain for first time since London 2012. Smith won pommel horse silver and team bronze at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. He has been named in the squad for the European Championships in Montpellier. The six-man squad includes Olympic team-mates Kristian Thomas, Sam Oldham and Daniel Purvis.
The world endurance championship have announced that there will be no more 'grid girls' before races. The decision by the FIA is seen as a progressive one by those in a male-dominated sport. The use of models, also referred to as 'race queens' or 'umbrella girls', to stand by cars with flags or placards displaying drivers' numbers has long been a feature of Formula One. Toyota's world champion Anthony Davidson said it was about time things changed .
John Higgins beat Judd Trump 5-4 to reach quarter-finals of China Open in Beijing. The veteran Scot recovered from losing the opening frame to move 4-2 ahead. Higgins will face defending champion and local favourite Ding Junhui in the last eight. Mark Selby beat David Gilbert 5-2 and Shaun Murphy beat Jamie Jones 5-3 .
Leicester City host West Ham United at the King Power Stadium (Saturday, 3pm) Matt Upson is out of Leicester's clash with West Ham with an achilles problem. Winston Reid could feature for the Hammers after recovering from a hamstring injury. Andy Carroll, James Tomkins, Enner Valencia and Doneil Henry all miss out for West Ham. Foxes have won just one of their last 10 Premier League home matches .
Jonas Gutierrez made his first start in 20 months and was the visitors' best player . The Argentine has twice beaten testicular cancer and only returned as a substitute last month . Jack Colback was not protected from the home fans' ire, positioned by John Carver at left back . Sunderland's new manager won a derby in his second game in charge, just like his two predecssors. Newcastle suffered an injury scare during the warm-up when emergency centre-back Daryl Janmaat limped off.
Queens Park Rangers host West Brom at The Hawthorns (Saturday, 3pm) West Brom have kept six clean sheets in seven games in all competitions at the Hawthorns under Tony Pulis. QPR have lost 17 of their last 19 Premier League away matches (W1 D1 L17) Only two teams in Premier League history have ever had fewer points away from home after 14 away matches than QPR (3) .
Sam Allardyce wants West Ham to qualify for Europe through UEFA's Respect and Fair Play rankings. The top three nations in UEFA's rankings qualify for the Europa League. The Hammers are currently ninth in the Premier League and top of the Fair Play table. West Ham host Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday .
Stuart McCall says Lee McCulloch apologised to him and the Rangers players after being sent off. McCulloch was shown a straight red card for fouling Osman Sow in 2-1 win over Hearts. McCall has paid tribute to the 40,521 Rangers fans who made it to Ibrox for the game .
Rangers face Hearts at Ibrox on Sunday in the Scottish Championship on Sunday. David Templeton is hoping to return to the form he showed when he signed for Rangers in 2012. The 26-year-old made his first start in almost three months against Cowdenbeath last weekend. Rangers are currently 26 points behind leaders Hearts in the Championship table .
Carlo Ancelotti will have to choose between Isco or James Rodriguez for starting line-up. PSG's 3-2 win at Marseille is an indictment at the improvement of Ligue 1, says L'Equipe. Inter Milan's internal struggles continue with Marco Fassone and Michael Bolingbroke said to be wanting to take the club in different directions. Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Montella will pair Carlos Tevez and Alvaro Morata against Juventus in the Coppa Italia semi-final second legs.
Real Madrid thrash Granada 9-1 at the Bernabeu. Cristiano Ronaldo (five), Karim Benzema (two), Gareth Bale and a Diego Mainz own goal secure a huge win. Real Madrid have managed half the amount of goals Granada have scored in total all season, before today, in just this game.
Lyon beat Guingamp 3-1 to move back to the top of Ligue 1 for 24 hours at least. It was Lyon's first win in three and moved them back above Paris St Germain who play on Sunday. Lille got back to winning ways in emphatic fashion with a 3- 1 win over Reims. Metz gave themselves at least some hope of staying up as Modibo Maiga scored a hat-trick. Nice and Evian both picked up another point in their battles for survival.
Roma ended their four-month winless streak at home with a 1-0 win over Napoli on Saturday. Miralem Pjanic scored in the 25th minute to put Roma ahead at the Stadio Olimpico. Morgan de Sanctis was excellent to deny the visitors and protect the three points. Napoli's winless run - home and away - was extended to five matches .
Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday. The two sides are separated by nine Bundesliga places and 31 points in the table. A Dortmund win would make a little dent in Bayern's 10-point lead but isn't likely to derail their serene progress to retaining the title. A Bayern win will confirm what we already know, that they will be champions for a third successive season .
Russian Premier League match between Arsenal Tula and Torpedo Moscow stopped for seven minutes on Sunday. Fighting broke out between rival fans in the 31st minute of the match in Moscow. Referee Alexander Yegorov stopped the match and told the players to leave the pitch and head for the dressing rooms while fights broke out on the running track. After order was restored play resumed andTorpedo ran out 3-1 winners .
Manchester United host Aston Villa at Old Trafford (Saturday, 3pm) Striker Robin van Persie is out of the match with an ankle injury. Luke Shaw has recovered from a hamstring problem but Chris Smalling is a big doubt. Jonny Evans sits out the fourth match of his six-game ban for spitting at Papiss Cisse. Ron Vlaar could return for Aston Villa after finally shaking off a calf injury .
Hull City are currently in 15th place in the Premier League, three points off the relegation zone. The Tigers face Swansea at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday afternoon . David Meyler is confident his side will stay in the top flight despite recent poor form. The midfielder says the Tigers are 'not going down' despite their poor form .
Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (12.45pm) Everton host Southampton (3pm) Leicester City vs West Ham United (3.30pm) Manchester United vs Aston Villa ( 3pm) Swansea City vs Hull City (3am) West Bromwich Albion vs QPR (3 pm) Chelsea vs Stoke (5.30am) Sunderland vs Newcastle United (4pm) Crystal Palace vs Manchester City (8pm) .
Six Premier League clubs are still chasing their first win after an international break this season . Everton lead the post-international Premier League table with three wins from three after the break . Chelsea have won all three of their matches and kept clean sheets against Aston Villa and West Brom. Manchester United and both Manchester clubs are the only other unbeaten sides. Liverpool have a significantly worse record following the international break than in overall form .
Raheem Sterling has turned down a new £100,000-a-week contract at Liverpool. The 20-year-old has been linked with a move away from Anfield this summer. Kolo Toure has warned his team-mate about the dangers of leaving Anfield. Toure compared Sterling's situation to that of Jack Rodwell and Scott Sinclair. The pair struggled at Manchester City and made just nine Premier League appearances between them .
There are four English sides in the last eight of the new Champions Cup. The Aviva Premiership quartet are all away from home this weekend and are all firm underdogs. Toulon are destined to finish on top of the pile for the third successive year, with Clermont their primary challengers followed by Racing and Leinster. Northampton, Saracens, Bath and Wasps are well-funded, with strong squads, but their resources are modest compared to French powerhouses Toulon, ClermONT and Racing.
Raheem Sterling said in an interview he was not ready to sign a new contract at Liverpool. The England international has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer . Liverpool fans have a popular mantra that no player is bigger than the club . Sterling is arguably in the top five best young players in the world at the moment . He has as much chance of winning trophies here as he does anywhere .
Wales' crunch Euro 2016 qualifier with Belgium this summer has been declared a 33,000 sell-out. The top two sides in Group B meet at the Cardiff City Stadium on June 12. Wales are in their best position to qualify for a major tournament since the 1958 World Cup finals in Sweden. Belgium and Wales both have 11 points from five games with Belgium on top on goal difference.
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is confident he will have money to spend in the summer transfer window. The Stoke boss has kept the club's chequebook largely in his pocket since taking over in May 2013. But Hughes will add expensive acquisitions if needed, having missed out on £10million Xherdan Shaqiri in the January window. Stoke sit 10th in the Premier League and still have an outside chance of earning a European berth.
Raheem Sterling has been linked with moves to Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona. The 20-year-old rejected Liverpool's contract offer of £100,000-a-week. Sterling says he wants to finish out the season before considering any more offers. The England winger says he is focusing on winning trophies at Liverpool for the time being.
Raheem Sterling has rejected an offer of £100,000-a-week to stay at Liverpool. The 20-year-old says he does not want to be seen as a 'money-grabber' Sterling has attracted interest from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Arsenal. The England international says he would have signed a less lucrative deal if he had been offered one at this stage last year. Brendan Rodgers must convince Sterling to sign new deal at Anfield.
Arsene Wenger has revealed the selection process he uses to pick his Arsenal team. The Arsenal manager only makes the final decision on his starting line-up on the morning of the match. Wenger has taken charge of 1,056 matches since his appointment in September 1996. The Frenchman has won three Premier League titles and five FA Cups.
Raheem Sterling will wait until the summer to make a decision on his Liverpool future. The 20-year-old has two years left on his £35,000-a-week deal at Liverpool. Sterling has been linked with a move away from Anfield in the summer. Liverpool face Arsenal in their Premier League clash at the Emirates on Saturday .
Brendan Rodgers says Raheem Sterling will not be going anywhere in the summer. The Liverpool manager says he is 'relaxed' about the 20-year-old's contract situation. Sterling has been offered a new £100,000-a-week contract to stay at Anfield. The England star has revealed he is not ready to sign a new deal at Anfield . Rodgers says the focus for the moment is purely on his football and that Liverpool are a 'superpower' of world football.
Gerardo Martino's Argentina beat Ecuador 2-1 in a friendly in New Jersey on Tuesday night. Sergio Aguero opened the scoring after eight minutes with a header from an Angel di Maria corner. Miller Bolanos equalised midway through the first half for Ecuador. Javier Pastore scored the winner in the 58th minute when an Ecuador clearance was blocked. Argentina had beaten El Salvador 2-0 in Washington on Saturday.
Stoke striker Bojan Krkic has picked his Premier League team of the season. The former AC Milan and Roma forward is recovering in Barcelona from a serious knee injury. Bojan says David de Gea is enjoying one of the best seasons he has seen from a keeper. The Spaniard has been keeping up-to-date with the top-flight as he recovers in Barcelona.
Ben Hiscox, 30, was playing a home game for Stoke Gifford United in Bristol on Saturday. He slid off the pitch after being tackled and slammed his head on clubhouse wall. Striker was knocked unconscious and rushed to intensive care for urgent treatment. But, three days later, he suffered two seizures and died in hospital after suffering two seizures. Tributes have since flooded in for Mr Hiscox who was described by his club as a 'total legend'
Richard Henyekane, a former South Africa striker, was killed in a car crash early Tuesday. The 31-year-old was on loan at Free State Stars from Pretoria-based Mamelodi Sundowns. The forward made nine appearances for South Africa in 2009 and played for Free State this season. South Africa has a poor road safety record.
Danny Lennon has left his role as interim Scotland Under 21 manager. The former St Mirren boss has reportedly agreed a deal to take over at Alloa Athletic. Paddy Connolly has been in temporary charge of the Wasps since Barry Smith resigned on March 7. The Scottish FA have confirmed that Lennon's role has come to an end .
Ludogorets beat CSKA Sofia 4-0 in Champions League play-off on Tuesday night. Cosmin Moti's kung-fu style tackle on Stefan Nikolic went unpunished. The defender connected cleanly with Nikolic's rib cage but the referee waved play on. Moti made the headlines for the right reasons when he saved two penalties against Steaua Bucharest back in August.
Brendan Rodgers insists Raheem Sterling will still be a Liverpool player next season. The 20-year-old has turned down a new £100,000-a-week deal and put off talks until the summer. Sterling started Liverpool's 4-1 defeat at Arsenal on Saturday despite going public over his club contract. The Reds boss believes Sterling can develop at Anfield over the next few years .
Brian O'Driscoll has been in Hong Kong this week working as an ambassador for HSBC. His wife Amy Huberman caught wind of the picture and posted it on social media. The picture of the rugby legend crowd surfing went viral on Monday. Huberman later posted a picture of her husband holding a Toblerone at the duty free.
Darren Bent has scored seven goals on loan at Derby County in the Championship this season. The 31-year-old has opened the door on a shock return to Aston Villa in the summer. The former England striker said discussions have taken place with Villa about his future. Bent also praised Tim Sherwood, who he knows from Tottenham Hotspur .
Greg Dyke wants to increase the number of home-grown players in club squads from eight to 12. Graham Taylor, Glenn Hoddle, Kevin Keegan, Sven-Goran Eriksson and Steve McClaren have signed a letter addressed to Dyke, the Daily Telegraph reports. The five former Three Lions bosses warn the English game will suffer if it blocks Dyke's proposals.
Rory McIlroy believes Jeff Knox reads Augusta putting surfaces better than anyone he has ever seen. Knox played as a non-competing marker with the Northern Irishman when he was first man out in the third round last year. He even outscored the world No 1 by a shot, with a 70 to McIlory’s 71 . Knox completed something of a notable double when he answered the call from Tiger Woods to play a practice round on Friday.
J B Holmes won the Shell Houston Open after two play-off holes after Johnson Wagner's putt from four feet lipped out on the second hole. Jordan Spieth had been eliminated on the first hole after bogeying the first. Holmes began the day six shots off the lead but stormed up the leaderboard with a brilliant start. The 21-year-old could have gone second in the world rankings with victory.
Kelvin Day is three shots behind the leaders at the Shell Houston Open. The Surrey-born 27-year-old is playing in his first PGA Tour event on the Web.com Tour. He is tied for sixth place, three shots off the lead held by American Jordan Spieth. Spieth is one shot ahead of Scott Piercy, Jason Wagner and Austin Cook. Phil Mickelson, who began one off the halfway lead, could only muster a 75.
Phil Mickelson is one shot behind Andrew Putnam going into the third round of the Houston Open. Tiger Woods confirmed he will be back at The Masters at Augusta National next week. Woods reportedly shot a round of 74 in practice at Augusta on Tuesday and had a return of the chipping yips .
Danny Willett is aiming to become the first debutant to win The Masters since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979. The 27-year-old finished joint 12th at last month's WGC-Cadillac Championship in Doral. Willett insists he is preparing to emerge victorious in the first Major of 2015 .
First Utility Super League have announced a new format for the Player of the Month award. Fans will be asked to vote for their choice on the Facebook page, www.facebook.com/firstutilitysuperleague. The two players who garner the most votes will be considered by a judging panel of representatives from First Utility and League Weekly to decide on one overall winner. The players considered for this month's award have been revealed in Monday's League Weekly.
Michael Carrick has played for England for 13 years, 310 days - while Sir Stanley Matthews reached 22 years, 228 days. The 33-year-old made his debut against Mexico in May 2001 as a teenager with West Ham United. Sir Stanley won 54 England caps over a 23-year period between 1934 and 1957. Sir Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore, David Beckham and Gary Lineker are the other players to have had longer international careers.
Steve Bruce has promised his wife Janet he will go on a diet after unflattering paparazzi pictures of him on a Barbados beach were publicised. The Hull manager says he was 'disappointed' that the pictures were published and that he was baffled that anyone would be interested. Bruce also had an appetite for the debate about how Premier League clubs should do more to bring through English talent.
Teofil Brank, better known by his stage name Jarec Wentworth, was arrested on March 4 by the FBI in Los Angeles. Investigators said he tried to exact the ownership of a condo and $1 million in cash from the victim, who has only been identified as D.B. He faces up to two years in prison over the blackmail charges .
Mauricio Pochettino wants talks with the FA before approving Harry Kane's involvement in the forthcoming European Under 21 Championship. Tottenham fear Kane may suffer burnout and see him as key to the club's PR strategy ahead of their post-season tour of Australia and Malaysia. England manager Roy Hodgson confirmed this week that Kane will be available for the competition in the Czech Republic .
The cell phone ban at the Augusta National Golf Club has forced fans to dust off their often unloved and rarely used old cameras if they want to capture a photo of their heroes like Tiger Woods. Fans have adapted by going back to the future and using their pocket-sized digital cameras or their old 35mm bodies and lenses and re-learning how to use them.
The dog was found in a pool of his own blood on a rural road in Cass County, North Dakota. He needed more than 50 stitches after being set upon with an eight inch blade. Wilford has been nursed back to health by a foster family and is now slowly returning to his paws.
Theo Walcott was replaced after 55 minutes of England's 1-1 draw with Italy on Tuesday. Arsene Wenger admits he is concerned by the winger's confidence. The Arsenal boss will have a heart-to-heart chat with the 26-year-old ahead of Saturday's clash with Liverpool. Walcott could start against Liverpool with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain out and Danny Welbeck a doubt .
Sir Alex Ferguson enjoyed a trophy-laden 26-and-a-half years in the Manchester United hotseat between 1986-2013. The Scot was appointed as the Red Devils manager in November 1986 at the age of 45 before announcing his retirement at the end of the 2012-13 season aged 71. Ferguson won 38 trophies - including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League successes .
Chelsea are poised to join the battle for Liverpool wideman Raheem Sterling. Brendan Rodgers insists the 20-year-old striker is 'going nowhere' this summer. Sterling stunned Liverpool earlier this week by saying he is not motivated by money in stalling over a £100,000-a-week contract and admitting he is ‘quite flattered’ by interest from Arsenal. Chelsea want to be kept informed about the forward's future as they join hunt with Arsenal and Manchester City.
Raheem Sterling has rejected a new contract worth £100,000-a-week at Liverpool. The 20-year-old was named Liverpool's Young Player of the Year for 2013-14. But he is miles behind the likes of Michael Owen, Steven Gerrard, Robbie Fowler and Steve McManaman. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists Sterling will not be sold in the summer transfer window.
Adam McBurney was not at his home in County Antrim, Northern Ireland when it was targeted on Sunday. Neighbours said he could have been killed if he was in the property, after bullets tore through the windows and ended up embedded in the kitchen and bathroom walls. He lives at the home with his brother Shane, 20, and is deemed a bright prospect for Irish rugby.
Momin Hopur, a Uighur celebrity chef, spent five hours cooking the camel at the annual Apricot Tourism Festival last week in Yining County in north Xinjiang. The 450kg beast was coated in a lurid yellow marinade before it was lowered by crane into a 6m-tall tandoor kiln. The kiln was built specially with more than 10,000 bricks, yellow mud and salt. Hopur and his apprentices spent five days erecting the cooking device and warmed it up for 48 hours before the big day.
Sam Tomkins has been released by the New Zealand Warriors after feeling homesick. The 26-year-old England full-back will leave the club at the end of the season. Wigan have an option to re-sign Tomkins on a 'defined salary' on his return to Super League. Tomkins says it would 'be nice' to resume his Wigan career, but he is tentatively exploring alternative options too.
David Luiz limped off in the first-half of PSG's 2-0 win over Marseille on Sunday. The Brazilian defender will be out of action for at least four weeks with a hamstring injury. PSG could be forced to play eight matches without the 27-year-old defender .
Referee Mark Clattenburg has been named to take charge of the Manchester derby on Sunday. The 40-year-old has only sent off two players season in the Premier League this season and both have been from United. The Englishman has been accused of favouring Louis van Gaal's side in the past . City captain Vincent Kompany was dismissed for two bookable offences during Belgium's 1-0 defeat of Israel on March 31 .
TV presenter Lisa Oldfield decided she had to make a change to tackle her weight after her son sketched an unflattering portrait of her. The 40-year-old former Channel 9 host said she barely recognised herself in the drawing. She was horrified to think her sons Harry, 4, and Bert, 2, saw her that way. The mum-of-two said she hated looking at pictures of herself due to the weight she gained since having children. The surgery involved her doctor pumping Ms Oldfield full of water to separate the fat from the skin and muscle, which was then slowly sucked out.
Neil Phillips was the team doctor for England's victorious 1966 World Cup campaign. The 83-year-old was promoted from his role as Under-23 team doctor just before the '66 World Cup. Phillips was born in Tredegar in south Wales and was a former director at Middlesbrough. A service of thanksgiving will take place on Wednesday April 8 in Dr Phillips' home town of Malvern .
Smartphones are the most common internet-enabled device, with an average of 1.7 per household. Four in 10 households now own one tablet, one fifth have two, and 11 per cent have three or more. Laptops were second, followed by tablets - with a fifth of homes owning two of the latter.
Francis Bakvis stumbled upon the gruesome spectacle on Sunday while searching for his 16-year-old pet cat Tiger, who had been missing for three days. He found a bloated scrub python which contained the remains of the family feline. Bakvis said he had never seen pythons on his Clifton Beach property in 15 years of living there. He believed the python had struggled to properly swallow the cat and died as a result.
Manchester United beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Old Trafford to make it five Premier League wins on the bounce. Juan Mata says United need to look at the next seven games as 'finals' The 26-year-old has been in fine form for Louis van Gaal's side during their five game winning run. United are currently above rivals Manchester City by one point in the Premier League table.
Police were called to the scene in the North Las Vegas neighborhood at about 11.30am on Thursday. The father, 24, and other family members inside did not know that the toddler, who later died at University Medical Hospital, had gotten out of the house and on to the driveway, police said. The incident was deemed an accident and no charges will be filed.
Travis Hatfield, 21, from Gilbert, West Virginia sung a George Jones hit to his 47-year-old uncle, Jamie Joe Cline, who has Down syndrome. The video of the two of them playing music together and singing He Stopped Loving Her Today has gone viral with more than 410,000 views so far .
Dayna Dobias, 19, from Downers Grove, Illinois, was born with cerebral palsy. The teenager has created several dancing videos in which she dances. She hopes to change the way people with disabilities are represented by the television, film and fashion industry. 'I might do things a little bit differently than most people, but that doesn't mean that I should be treated differently'
Radamel Falcao and Sergio Aguero feature in 'Head to Head' promo video for sponsors Puma. Manchester City host Manchester United in Sunday's derby at Old Trafford. The Red Devils take a 2-1 lead before Aguero pulls one back to level the scoreline at 2-2. Both players are backed by a mass of Red Devils' supporters in the video .
Lydia Kelm, 23, had a blood-alcohol content of .247 when police tested her after showing up to the McDonald's in Leesburg, Florida, early Monday. Police say the nurse revved her engine loudly and backed up twice, prompting workers to yell repeatedly for her to move forward. She 'seemed to be confused, lethargic' and 'had slurred speech,' an arrest affidavit states. Kelm was charged with DUI and booked into the Lake County jail; she has since been released on $1,000 bail .
Dashcam footage shared by dailymotion.com user Vidsking shows a giant St. Bernard dog running across a road somewhere in the Czech Republic with a child trailing behind. It appears to be a rather uncomfortable excursion, with the young boy going along the ground on his belly with his legs stretched out behind. As the canine scampers along, his passenger holds tightly to a leash.
New York City police are searching for a man who was caught on a surveillance camera dumping an unconscious woman on a street in Queens over the weekend. The video shows a man dressed in a hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants dragging the limp body of a woman from the backseat of a car parked at 131st Street and Jamaica Avenue Saturday morning. The man props the woman against the wall of a nearby building, but without his support she slumps to the ground face first. Paramedics arrived on the scene 20 minutes later and transported the victim to a hospital in critical condition.
British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair and Flybe among airlines forced to cancel dozens of flights. Passengers travelling abroad by ferry or Eurotunnel face queues as exit checks are introduced at ports. New passport regulations could cause queues on roads leading to Dover and Folkestone .
Colin Graves has made a habit of talking before thinking since being announced as ECB chairman. He has become the loose cannon of English cricket — and he has yet to take up office. Graves has forged an excellent reputation in English cricket as chairman of Yorkshire. But his initial forays into the international game have been little short of an embarrassment .
Greg Gibbins, 28, was stabbed in the chest outside a pizza shop in Toukley, NSW on Easter Monday. He was treated at the scene by paramedics before he went into cardiac arrest but later died. A 20-year-old man, Bradley James Brooks, was arrested in nearby Halekulani on Monday night and charged with murder. Police are investigating whether the earlier incident involving a woman is linked to the fatal knife attack outside the local pizza shop. Family and friends have paid their respect to a 'top bloke' who loved travelling, sports and parties.
FIFA presidential candidate Luis Figo does not believe Sepp Blatter will receive all 54 votes from African nations. Figo is running against Prince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan and Michael van Praag. CAF president Issa Hayatou has declared Africa's complete support for Blatter's re-election.
Real Madrid host Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Wednesday night. Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals in Real Madrid's 9-1 win against Granada at the weekend. The 30-year-old is now 36 goals behind Lionel Messi in the race for the Pichichi trophy. Juventus beat Fiorentina 3-0 in their Coppa Italia semi-final second leg to win 4-2 on aggregate. Edinson Cavani is being linked with a move to AC Milan, according to Italian papers.
Christian Benteke scored a hat-trick as Aston Villa salvaged a point against Queens Park Rangers. Charlie Austin had given QPR the lead in the second half with a header. Matt Phillips equalised for QPR with a deflected shot before Bentekes double. Clint Hill levelled for Villa before Austin scored his 17th Premier League goal of the season. Sherwood said he was disappointed that QPR's domination did not result in three points .
Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Louis van Gaal's side are on a run of five consecutive league wins and sit third in the Premier League. Phil Jones has called on his side to 'turn up and play their football' against City. The 23-year-old says 'Victory doesn't last long enough' after 3-1 win over Aston Villa .
Manchester City host rivals Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. Vincent Kompany believes a win will help rectify a disappointing season for Manuel Pellegrini's side. The City captain admits that the derby game is crucial and believes being the underdogs suits his side. 'It's the perfect place for us to go and try to rectify what we've had,' he said.
Bradley Neil won the Amateur championship at Royal Portrush last year. The 19-year-old has received invites to the Masters and US Open in 2015. McIlroy has tipped the youngster to be a success when he decides to turn professional. The world No 1 was on the losing side in the 2007 Walker Cup at Royal Lytham .
Rory McIlroy is bidding to complete the career grand slam by winning the Masters on Thursday. The Northern Irishman has recorded just one top-10 finish in six previous appearances at Augusta National. The 25-year-old says he has arrived at Augusta ready to mount a serious challenge . The world No 1 admits the presence of Tiger Woods could work in his favour .
John Isner beat fourth-seeded Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Miami Open semi-finals. The 6-foot-10, hard-serving Isner is the first American man to make the semifinals in Miami since 2011. He'll next meet either world No. 1 Novak Djokovic or David Ferrer on Friday night. Andy Murray takes on Tomas Berdych in the other semi final .
Andy Murray faces Tomas Berdych in the semi-final of the Miami Open on Friday. The pair met at the same stage of the Australian Open in January. Murray's fiance Kim Sears was caught shouting expletives at the Czech in Melbourne . Fitness trainer Jez Green and coach Danny Vallverdu left Murray's team to join BerdyCh's team.
Carla Suarez Navarro beat Andrea Petkovic 6-3, 6- 3 in the semi-final of the Miami Open. The Spaniard will play either Serena Williams or Simona Halep in Saturday's final. The 12th-seed didn't face a single break point as she reached her eighth WTA final. It's the eighth time the Spaniard has reached a final and is looking for her second title.
Lewis Ferguson was flung from his horse in spectacular fashion at Wincanton. The 18-year-old amateur jockey has just a cut on his nose to show for his ordeal. Ferguson’s spectacular double somersault fall has been watched hundreds of thousands of times online.
Shutthefrontdoor is favourite for the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree on April 11. Jonjo O'Neill says he could not be happier with the horse he is training for his principal patron J P McManus, who owns Jackdaws Castle and retains AP McCoy, the record-breaking Jump jockey. McCoy has not decided yet whether he is riding Shutthe frontdoor in the race .
Saracens beat Racing Metro 12-11 at the Stade Yves-Du-Manoir in the Champions Cup quarter-final. Marcelo Bosch kicked the winning penalty with 10 seconds left on the clock . Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall admitted he was surprised to see Bosch take the penalty .
Marcelo Bosch kicked the match-winning penalty from long-range to snatch Saracens a semi-final berth. Alex Goode and Maxime Machenaud crossed for Sarries tries in the first half. Charlie Hodgson kicked two penalties to give Sarries a 3-0 lead at half-time. Fabrice Metz was sin-binned with 10 seconds left on the clock for Racing Metro 92 .
Matt Prior has not played since July, when he lost his England place because of an achilles injury. Sussex head coach Mark Robinson has warned that wicketkeeper is out 'indefinitely' 'He's out pretty much indefinitely at the moment. He's still recovering from an Achilles injury which he did playing for England,' Robinson said.
Ryuichi Kiyonari bettered the Donington Park lap record to take put his Buildbase BMW on to pole start for the Easter Monday opening round of the MCE British Superbike Championship. The Japanese rider powered in a scorching time of one minute 29.455 seconds ahead of James Ellison. Defending champion Shane Byrne, despite hand and ankle injuries he suffered last month during testing Spain, completed the front row of the grid.
Mark Selby beat Gary Wilson 10-2 in the final of the Baic Motor China Open on Sunday. World No 1 Selby dominated the best-of-19 showpiece to earn his sixth ranking title and £85,000. The 31-year-old won the first three frames before Wilson fired back with a break of 91 to take the fourth. Selby won the next two before firing a tournament high break of 145 on the way to a commanding 9-1 lead.
Wisconsin ended Kentucky's bid to become the first college basketball team to remain undefeated in nearly 40 years, beating the Wildcats 71-64 behind 20 points and 11 rebounds from Frank Kaminsky. Wisconsin will play Duke, an 81-61 winner over Michigan State in the earlier semi-final, at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday.
Tom Daley hopes his new 'firework' dive can help win Olympic gold at the 2016 Rio de Janiero Games. The 20-year-old has spent the winter modifying the plunge with his new coach Jane Figueiredo. Daley spent long hours on the trampoline perfecting technique before building the dive in stages from different heights. The dive finally got its premiere at the British Championships .
Memphis moved into a tie for the second seed in the NBA's Southwest Division with a 100-92 win over Oklahoma City on Friday. The Grizzlies defence were key, shutting down Thunder star Russell Westbrook repeatedly. San Antonio stayed within two games of that fight over the No 2 playoff seed by routing Denver 123-93. Brooklyn's Deron Williams scored a season-high 31 points to lead the Nets to a 114-109 win against Toronto; their sixth-straight victory. Chicago Bulls beat Detroit Pistons 88-82 as they fought their way ahead of the Toronto Raptors.
Harry Kane became the youngest Premier League player to be captain this season at the age of 21 years and 251 days. Tottenham Hotspur striker Kane made just 14 passes, the joint lowest of any Spurs starter. The 21-year-old's pass completion rate was the worst of any Tottenham player except goalkeeper Michel Vorm. The last time he failed to hit a shot on target in the Premier League was on December 6 against Crystal Palace. Tottenham's chances of qualifying for the Champions League appear extremely remote.
Bafetimbi Gomis opened the scoring for Swansea in the 18th minute with a stunning overhead kick. The French striker doubled his side's lead with a spectacular volley in the 37th minute. Paul McShane pulled a goal back for Hull five minutes into the second half when he pounced in the six-yard box. David Meyler was sent off for fouling Kyle Naughton two minutes after McSh Shane had given Hull a lifeline . The Hull defender went to hospital with a swollen ankle after a challenge on Garry Monk .
Esteban Cambiasso says keeping Leicester in the Premier League will feel like winning a trophy. The Foxes are currently seven points adrift at the bottom of the table, with just eight games remaining. The former Inter Milan star signed for the Foxes in the summer, leaving Italy after ten years and embarking on a new challenge in England. The Argentinian midfielder has won all the major European competitions a player can during his illustrious career .
Newcastle United lost 1-0 to Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. Defender Daryl Janmaat played the full 90 minutes despite a suspected calf muscle tear. The 25-year-old says Newcastle's performance was 'not good enough' and they got exactly what they deserved - nothing. Jermain Defoe scored the winning goal on the stroke of half-time . The result moves Sunderland three points clear of the relegation zone .
Graziano Pelle has not scored in his last 13 Premier League games for Southampton. The 29-year-old scored against England in Tuesday's 1-1 friendly draw at St Mary's. The Italy striker has thanked Saints fans for their support during his lean spell. Ronald Koeman has backed Pelle to go on a run in the final eight games of the season .
Stuart McCall says he was warned not to take the Rangers job by Walter Smith. But the former Scotland international says he is pleased he took the risk in the end. The Gers boss has seen his new side win their last three games in a row including a crucial 2-1 win over Hearts on Sunday. McCall still does not know if he will remain in charge beyond the summer .
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Sunderland drew 1-1 with Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light on December 15, 2007. Roy Keane sat his players down in the home changing room before the game. The former Manchester United midfielder delivered an astonishing team talk. Higginbotham describes Keane's attempt to motivate his players as 'insulting' in his new autobiography.
Vincent Duport has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. The France international suffered a ruptured tendon in the Dragons' 33-22 defeat at Hull FC on March 20 which requires surgery. 'The news is a hugely disappointing blow for the player and the whole team,' says head coach Laurent Frayssinous.
Bayern Munich host Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup quarter-final on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola will be without Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, David Alaba, Javi Martinez and Tom Starke. Bastian Schweinsteiger has also now been ruled out of the BayArena clash. The Bayern boss believes Jerome Boateng is one of the world's best centre backs.
Manchester City have not won a Premier League game having been behind at half-time in almost 20 years. Manuel Pellegrini's side lost 2-1 at Selhurst Park to Crystal Palace on Monday night. The last time City managed to win having been in a losing position was on April 17, 1995 when they beat Blackburn Rovers 3-2 at Ewood Park. City's goalscorers that day were defender Keith Curle, now manager of League 2 strugglers Carlisle, from the penalty spot, former Brentford boss Uwe Rosler and Paul Walsh.
Tiger Woods was pictured giving his children hugs during the second day of practice at Augusta National Golf Club ahead of The Masters 2015. The former World No1 has returned to action after taking a break from golf to recover from a series of niggling injuries and rediscover his form. Woods has not won a major since the US Open in 2008 and the last of his four Masters wins was a decade ago .
Tiger Woods will be accompanied by his two children for the first time in over a decade. Rory McIlroy will be hoping to complete a career grand slam at Augusta National . Henrik Stenson is one of the injured players playing down their chances this week. The 80th anniversary of the most famous shot in the tournament’s history. Gene Sarazen made his albatross on the 15th hole in the final round to edge out Craig Wood.
Bubba Watson is the defending champion at the 79th Masters at Augusta National. Rory McIlroy is bidding to become only the sixth man in history to complete the career Grand Slam. Tiger Woods returns to action for the first time since February and is bidding for a fifth green jacket .
Arsenal were thrashed 6-3 by Manchester City and 5-1 by Liverpool last season. Per Mertesacker says Arsenal have brought back the 'arguing culture' after heavy defeats. The German defender says confrontation can be vital for a teams mentality. Arsenal face Liverpool at the Emirates on Saturday in a crucial Champions League clash .
Amir Khan will fight former light-welterweight world champion Chris Algieri on May 30 in New York. The fight has yet to be rubber-stamped, but Khan said he is 'looking forward' to it. The 28-year-old hopes to fight at the Barclays Center, where he has never fought. The Bolton fighter had been linked with bouts against Adrien Broner and Keith Thurman. IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook had been expected to fight Khan in June.
Amir Khan hasn't fought since his win over Devon Alexander in December and has struggled to find an opponent. Adrien Broner has been relentless in his calling out of Khan since his comfortable win over John Molina Jr. The American tweeted a video of himself and Khan talking via video. Khan is targeting a fight at the end of May before breaking for Ramadan in mid-June. Kell Brook remains the money-spinning fight on the agenda.
Floyd Mayweather Snr has refused to respond to criticism from Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach. Roach has blasted the elder Mayweather calling him a 'terrible cornerman' ahead of the May 2 mega-fight. Mayweather Jnr will face Pacquioa in Las Vegas on May 2. The Money Man's uncle Roger Mayweather will be his cornerman for the fight.
Justin Rose hit 17 out of 18 greens in regulation and signed for a 69 at the Shell Houston Open. The Englishman fell outside the world’s top 10 after a bruising Florida swing last month. Rose has been virtually a fixture in the top five for the last three years. Phil Mickelson enjoyed his best round in months with a 66 on Thursday.
Lydia Ko tied Annika Sorenstam's LPGA Tour record with her 29th consecutive round under par. The 17-year-old shot a 1-under 71 on Thursday at the ANA Inspiration in California. The top-ranked New Zealander started the streak in the first round of her victory in the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship last year. Former world No 1 set the mark in 2004.
Rory McIlroy is hoping to complete his grand slam of majors with a victory at Augusta later this month. The 25-year-old has just one top-10 finish to his name in six Masters appearances. The Northern Irishman has revealed how his final-round collapse at Augusta National in 2011 was the most important day of his career . He is looking to become just the sixth player to win all four major titles after Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods .
Dufner and wife Amanda married in 2012 and were considered one of the golden couples of golf. The pair separated in February and the divorce was finalised on March 31. Amanda has been awarded $2.5million (£1.8m) while Jason will keep two of the couple's houses. Dufner has struggled this season as he recovers from a neck injury.
Lionel Messi trained alongside Javier Mascherano on Thursday ahead of Sunday's trip to Celta Vigo. The Argentina forward missed both of his country's friendlies against El Salvador and Ecuador over the international break with a foot injury. The 27-year-old sustained the blow to his right foot in last month's 'Clasico' win over Real Madrid. Barcelona currently lead La Liga by four points with 10 matches remaining .
Crystal Palace are convinced Yannick Bolasie will learn from Wilfried Zaha's mistakes. The winger has dazzled for the Eagles since Alan Pardew took over in January. Zaha made the £10million switch to Manchester United two seasons ago but managed just two Premier League starts under David Moyes.
Benik Afobe opened the scoring for Wolves in the 46th minute after Karl Darlow saved a shot from Chuba Akpom. Bakary Sako doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute after Henri Lansbury fouled Sako. Blackstock completed the scoring in the 90th minute to make it 2-1 to Wolves.
Pavel Pogrebnyak gave Reading the lead in the fourth minute with a header from Garath McCleary's cross. Conor McAleny equalised for Cardiff in the 90th minute from Aron Gunnarsson's pass. Reading face Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on April 18 .
Erik Compton, 35, is set to make his first appearance at the famous tournament this week. The veteran has had two heart transplants, but wants to focus on the week ahead, rather than his journey. Compton is an advocate and spokesman for Donate Life, an alliance for national and local groups.
Barcelona face Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League on April 15. Neymar feels the tie will be a real footballing 'spectacle' after Barca's win over Manchester City. The Brazil international is hoping Barca can continue their push for the La Liga title . Barcelona face Celta Vigo in La Liga on Sunday.
Liverpool face Blackburn in the FA Cup quarter-final replay on Wednesday night. Steven Gerrard will miss the game as he serves the second match of a three-game suspension. Reds legend Robbie Fowler says the players must not focus on Gerrard. The 34-year-old will leave Anfield at the end of the season to join LA Galaxy. Fowler has also urged Raheem Sterling to stay at Liverpool to develop his game.
Blackburn Rovers host Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final replay on Wednesday night . Tom Cairney has sympathy for Raheem Sterling's contract negotiations. The 24-year-old midfielder says Sterling is in the top three 20-year old players in the world . Blackburn were thrashed 5-0 by Manchester City in their first FA Cup replay last season .
Blackburn Rovers face Liverpool in the FA Cup sixth-round replay at Ewood Park on Wednesday. Jordan Rhodes has scored 17 goals for the Championship side so far this season . Blackburn boss Gary Bowyer has challenged Rhodes to become an FA Cup hero . Rovers rejected a £12million bid from Hull City for Rhodes at the start of the season  .
Monaco held to goalless draw by Montpellier at Stade Louis II in Ligue 1 clash. Lucas Barrios missed the chance to put visitors in the lead from the penalty spot. Former Tottenham and Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov came on as a substitute. Second-division Auxerre beat Guingamp 1-0 to reach French Cup final.
Rangers beat Hearts 2-1 at Ibrox on Sunday to move into second place in the Scottish Premiership. Kenny Miller and Haris Vuckic scored for the Gers in the victory. Rangers captain Lee McCulloch was sent off in the 44th minute for an elbow on Osman Sow. McCall says McCulloch apologised to him as well as the players after the incident .
Hugo Lloris injured his knee in Tottenham's 4-3 win against Leicester City two weeks ago. The France international was carried off on a stretcher early in the win against the Foxes. The Tottenham goalkeeper missed his country's friendlies against Brazil and Denmark. Mauricio Pochettino could be without striker Roberto Soldado at Turf Moor on Sunday.
Andros Townsend scored England's equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Italy in Turin on Tuesday night. Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson had criticised Townsend's call-up to the England squad last week. The Tottenham Hotspur winger hit back on Twitter with a cheeky response to Merson's comments. 'That tweet has been going over in my head,’ said Townsend.
Elliot Minchella has joined London Broncos on loan from Leeds until the end of the season. The 19-year-old has failed to break into the Rhinos team so far this year. The loose forward has made six substitute Super League appearances for Leeds. London coach Andrew Henderson said: 'Elliot will add competition for places and some quality' .
Mike Brown admits he is unsure when he will return to action for club side Harlequins. The full back was knocked out cold in England's 47-17 victory over Italy at Twickenham in February. George North has been advised by leading medics not to play again this season after suffering four quick-fire concussions.
Manchester City host Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday night. Manuel Pellegrini's side are currently fourth in the Premier League table behind Chelsea. City lost 2-1 at home to West Bromwich Albion in their last match on New Year's Day . The Premier League leaders lost 3-1 to Arsenal and 2-0 to Manchester United on Saturday .
Eden Hazard, Mesut Ozil and Joey Barton feature in this week's list as they put in man-of-the-match performances that helped their teams win. Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard put in a man of the match performance against Southampton. Marcos Rojo was elegant on the ball and passed it well as Manchester United won at Old Trafford. Ander Herrera's passing was excellent and his two goals were thoroughly deserved .
Lauren Hill, 19, was diagnosed with DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma), a rare form of brain cancer with a survival rate of less than 10 percent. But she still made it through a full season with the Mount St. Joseph's women's basketball team while raising more than $1.5 million for research into the type of brain tumor that will likely end her life. Hill has a new goal which is to raise a total of $2.2 million for treatment and research .
Research was carried out by scientists at Brown University in Rhode Island. They pitted nine frequent gamers against a control group of nine people who game rarely, if ever. Subjects were shown an on-screen ‘ texture’ of either visual or horizontal lines. They had to quickly point out - in a fraction of a second - the one area where an anomalous texture appeared. Gamers were shown to be more successful when learning both tasks than non-gamers. But the researchers note they are not quite sure if gaming makes people learn skills better - or if people who learn better are more likely to become gamers.
Joe Allen believes Liverpool have performed well against the big teams during the last two seasons. Midfielder admits the challenge of playing for Liverpool felt a little too big at times. The 25-year-old has been given an extended opportunity to prove his worth by Brendan Rodgers. Allen spoke to Sportsmail at Liverpool's Melwood training ground this week .
On a catwalk show in Xi'an in China models strutted their stuff in gold underwear and a chain-mail style shirt. It took 30 craftsmen three months to make the gold shirt and the women's clothing which is also worth around £40,000. The idea for real gold clothing takes its inspiration from royal women in history, including Cleopatra, Marie Antoinette and Tsarina Alexandra.
Jack Johnson beat Tommy Burns to win the world heavyweight title in 1908. It was the first time a black man had ever held sport's greatest prize. Racism was rife in America: black people were not supposed to rule over whites in any sphere of life. It mattered little that Johnson was American. His skin was deemed the wrong colour and a great cry went up from white America to find a white challenger who could unseat the new champion. It would take over six years before Johnson would be defeated, on April 5, 1915, 100 years ago on Sunday.
Roberto Martinez will hold talks with Romelu Lukaku after striker's agent suggested he could leave Everton. Mino Raiola said he would have never sanctioned Lukaku’s £28million move to Goodison Park. The Belgian international is just one season into a five-year contract following his move from Chelsea.
The bird is captured standing over a football during its try-out before giving it a slight peck with its beak. After standing and shaking its head, the big bird moves forwards and rolls the ball to the left with its foot. It then successfully jumps up onto the ball with two feet and balances for a moment before its momentum causes it to roll away - as if it had given it a kick.
The married father-of-two was also accused of grabbing a 'woman's head and moving it toward your crotch' and calling another woman a 'b****' The incident was so heated a woman slapped him before he was asked to leave the bar. Jans leaves the school after a single season, taking the team to its first postseason victory in 40 years .
Adam Lyth is one of six Yorkshire players in the England squad that left Heathrow on Thursday for three Tests in the Caribbean. Yorkshire's sports psychologist Scott Hartley came up with the idea of harnessing Lyth’s love of golf — his handicap is eight — to get him holing one short putt after another. He finished with 1,489 runs — more than anyone in the country — six hundreds and a welter of awards.
The golfer's girlfriend, bikini model Alexis Randock, had posted a photo on her Instagram account of her and sister Nicole on the beach last week. The photo was shared with her 25,000 followers, which included an abusive commenter known as 'fatalsplash' who was quick to judge and accused Alexis of being a 'gold digger' Fowler quickly told the hater to 'get your facts straight', while Alexis informed him that she worked her 'butt off' to support herself.
Manchester City lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace in their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park. Glenn Murray opened the scoring for the Eagles before Jason Puncheon scored a stunning free-kick. Yaya Toure grabbed one back for the visitors, but it wasn't enough to stop City from losing further ground on league leaders Chelsea. Manuel Pellegrini named a team without a single English outfield player.
Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Monday night . Jason Puncheon scored what turned out to be the winning goal for Alan Pardew's side . The 28-year-old appeared to be struck by a MAOAM sweet during the second half . Puncheon was making his way to take a corner in front of the travelling City fans when he was hit by the flying object .
Leinster are armed with international experience and had 11 players in the Ireland squad who beat England last month. Bath's qualities are channeled through their attack, with Mike Ford giving the likes of George Ford, Jonathan Joseph and Anthony Watson a licence to play with flair. Clermont not having lost a European game in the Massif Central since a 32-15 defeat by Sale in 2008. Racing Metro have invested heavily in overseas players such as Jonathan Sexton, Jamie Roberts and Dan Carter. Saracens pride themselves on the set-piece and use the scrum and line-out as dangerous attacking weapons.
Mesut Ozil was spotted in a Berlin nightclub hours after missing Arsenal's win at Newcastle. Arsene Wenger has chosen not to sanction Ozil for the incident. Ozil missed the clash at St James' Park with a cold but was only in the club for 30 minutes . Arsenal face Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon . Danny Welbeck could return to the side after missing England's friendly with Italy with a knee injury.
Keith Curle is one of only four former England players to currently manage in the football league. The 51-year-old started his management career at Mansfield and went on to Chester, Torquay and Notts County before joining League Two Carlisle United last September. Curle claims to have caught the management bug after playing for Wolves under Colin Lee and John Ward .
Harry Kane will play for England's Under 21 team in this summer's European Championships. The Tottenham forward will join up with the junior squad when he returns from Tottenham's post-season trip to Malaysia and Australia. Kane made an instant impact on the England team with a goal on his debut against Lithuania at Wembley and he has impressed with his committed attitude. Ross Barkley and Raheem Sterling will both be excused from the championships despite being eligible to play.
Andros Townsend scored England's equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Italy in Turin on Tuesday night. Harry Kane made his England debut as a substitute against Lithuania on Friday. Townsend says Kane is the 'best finisher I have ever played with' and predicts a bright international career for the Tottenham Hotspur forward.
Alexis Sanchez spent five years with Serie A side Udinese before earning a move to Barcelona. Pasquale Marino was the manager who brought Sanchez into the Udinese first team in 2008. Marino believes Sanchez could score more than 35 goals a season in any league he plays in.
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has joined forces with high-powered agent Mino Raiola. Raiola is steeped in Italian and Dutch football and is one of the most influential agents in the game. The Italian middleman has been involved in transfer deals worth over £400million. Roberto Martinez is unconcerned by Lukaku joining Raiola ahead of a summer of transfer speculation .
Michael Duff is the second oldest outfield player in the Premier League behind Sylvain Distin by 26 days. The 37-year-old has played in eight different divisions before finding himself taking on the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Southampton. Duff was 11 years old when he witnessed the Hillsborough tragedy in Nottingham Forest. The defender's former clubs include an eight year spell with Cheltenham Town.
England will send an Under 20 team to the Toulon Tournament this summer following the successful experiment last year. Gareth Southgate's squad finished fourth last May and the nucleus of that group will be involved in the European Under 21 Championships this June. Aidy Boothroyd will be the man in charge of the Under 20s this time and his squad could include players such as Liverpool’s Jordon Ibe. The tournament runs from May 27 to June 7.
Raheem Sterling has been linked with a £100,000-a-week move away from Liverpool. The 20-year-old's contract talks with the Reds have been put on hold. Brendan Rodgers insists Sterling is not yet the finished article . The Liverpool boss said Sterling's ambition is 'perfectly aligned with what we're trying to do' . Sterling's stock has risen on the back of the work Liverpool have done with him .
The man, who has not been named, shot himself at Universal Studios in Hollywood, California. He was said to have turned a gun on himself around the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride. The man was standing in a smoking area behind the ride at the time, according to reports. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department found the man dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Newcastle host Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park on Sunday. John Carver was assistant to Ruud Gullit when he left out Alan Shearer and Duncan Ferguson in 1999. Carver is now fighting to win the head coach position beyond the end of this season. Newcastle have lost four successive games against Sunderland.
Louis van Gaal says Manchester United can still win the Barclays Premier League. United currently sit eight points behind leaders Chelsea having played a game more going into the run-in. Van Gaal also admitted that Marouane Fellaini's recent performances have made him almost undroppable, given his performances in United's recent run of form. Victory over Aston Villa on Saturday would put some pressure on Manchester City.
Lexi Thompson, 20, will appear topless on the front of the May edition of Golf Digest . The LPGA player will use only a towel to cover her torso on the cover of the magazine. It is the first time a pro-golfer has appeared on a 'Fitness and Power' issue cover. The decision has sparked a mixed response from readers .
Real Madrid are prepared to wait until next summer to sign David De Gea, according to reports in Spain. The European champions are also interested in Petr Cech to fill the gap in between. The Chelsea keeper's contract at Old Trafford expires in the summer of 2016. Lionel Messi's injury is still causing him problems ahead of Barcelona's trip to Celta Vigo. James Rodriguez is set to return from injury for Real Madrid on Sunday .
Ryan Bertrand has made 26 Premier League appearances for Southampton so far this season. The 25-year-old left back has also forced his way back into the England squad. Bertrand took to Instagram to post a picture of himself and his daughter in their matching Ferraris. Southampton host Everton in the Premier League on Saturday .
Sunderland host Newcastle in the Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light on Sunday . The Black Cats are one point above the relegation zone and could be in the bottom three by kick-off. Sunderland have won just twice at home all season . Dick Advocaat could start Adam Johnson for the first time following his arrest on suspicion of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.
Frank Lampard spoke of his support for gay footballers on Alan Carr's 'Alan Carr's Chatty Man' The Manchester City midfielder said he'd 'love' to see a gay footballer come out and be fully respected by the public. Lampard said that the game is changing and losing it's macho persona . The former England midfielder was joined on the show by Denise van Outen, Noel Fielding and Lethal Bizzle.
Danny Cipriani helped Sale Sharks to a 23-6 victory against Gloucester last Saturday . The fly half has taken advantage of a free weekend to relax in Dubai ahead of Sale's final four Aviva Premiership games . Steve Diamond's side face London Irish, Harlequins, Newcastle and Exeter in the coming weeks . Sale are currently seventh in the league standings and are out of contention in Europe .
Newcastle host Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park on Sunday. Ryan Taylor scored the winner at the Stadium of Light against Sunderland three seasons ago. The 30-year-old's current contract is set to expire this summer and he would like to remain on Tyneside. Taylor has been a fan in the crowd during three of the last four derby defeats . He watched the other from a hotel room in America after undergoing surgery on the second of the cruciate ligament injuries.
The 5.45 acre estate in San Clemente, California was bought by Nixon in 1969 for $1.4million. He entertained 17 heads of state at the home, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Among his guests were Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. When Nixon resigned in 1974 after the Watergate scandal, he retreated to La Casa Pacifica. He wrote his memoirs and filmed famous Frost-Nixon interviews there after his resignation. The house was then bought by political ally Gavin S. Herbert in 1980, who has now put it on sale for $75million.
Remo midfielder Ratinho sported his new hairstyle in the Brazilian Cup on Thursday night. The 35-year-old had hexagon panels shaved into his head to resemble a football. Remo's side secured a 1-1 draw on the night thanks to a 76th minute strike from Igor Joao.
Theo Walcott and Raheem Sterling are both in contract negotiations with their clubs. Both are in the process of negotiating new deals with their respective clubs. Sterling has been one of Liverpool's best players this season, but his contract dispute has caused problems. Walcott has struggled to make an impact since being used as a wing-back at Arsenal. The 26-year-old has played just 13 games in all competitions this season .
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has a lunch appointment with Sir Alex Ferguson soon. The Dutchman hopes to have some genuine progress to talk about at Old Trafford. Victory over Aston Villa on Saturday could see United leapfrog Manchester City into second place in the Premier League table. United have won three of their last four games and sit third in the table.
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 85-80 in their Euro League basketball match on Thursday night. Neymar's sister Rafaella was in attendance with Barcelona team-mate Dani Alves. Real Madrid remain top of the Euro League division over their bitter rivals by points difference. Barcelona return to La Liga action against Celta Vigo on Sunday .
Anthony Joshua takes on Jason Gavern at the Newcastle Metro Arena on Saturday. The British heavyweight is unbeaten in 10 professional bouts but yet to go past round three. Gavern will be competing in his 50th professional bout while Joshua will be fighting only his 11th. The 37-year-old American has vowed to put on a show at the Metro Radio Arena .
Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League. Alexis Sanchez was courted by a number of top clubs last summer but chose the Gunners. Arsene Wenger says he does not know why Sanchez chose the north London club. The Chilean has made an instant impact in English football and has scored 19 goals so far.
Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League. The Gunners are currently third in the table, six points clear of Liverpool in fourth. Arsene Wenger's side won all six matches they played in March and won Manager of the Month award. Olivier Giroud scored six goals over the month to complete the double. Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta, Mathieu Debuchy and Abou Diaby have returned to first-team training .
Courtney Lawes was criticised for his tackle on France fly-half Jules Plisson in the Six Nations. The England lock has been derided as a thug across the Channel and there were cries of protest in these parts. Jeff Powell suggested that Lawes should apologise for an offence that he argued would put parents off allowing their children to play such a brutal, damaging game. But Lawes is unperturbed and emphasised his largely clean disciplinary record.
Neymar has been in superb form for both club and country for Barcelona this season. Sir Alex Ferguson has tipped him to be the next star to rival Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. But the former Manchester United boss says he is still some way off. Ferguson has backed Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti to succeed at the club .
Juan Mata revealed Wayne Rooney regularly tells him England can win Euro 2016 in France. The Manchester United star said the England captain tells him so every day. Mata has not played for Spain since their exit from the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The pair will look to continue United's push for Champions League football against Aston Villa on Saturday.
The 18-year-old, who was booked into Lower Buckeye Jail in Phoenix two weeks ago, is seen on surveillance video walking in a room he was not authorized to be in before being approached by two officers. The two officers told the young man to go back to his cell before he began taking swings at them. Scott Beaty, a 15-year veteran of the force, was taken to the intensive care unit and will need reconstructive surgery after suffering a brain bleed and broken bones in his face. The inmate, who did not have any prior incidents of bad behavior, was not injured.
Chinese man, known only as Xu, bought a wife for his son, who has learning difficulties. He spent 12,000 yuan (£1,311) buying the young bride through a middleman in 2014. Six months later, he discovered his son had not slept with his wife a single time. He even tried to impregnate the 'daughter-in-law' himself after realising she was infertile. Xu is currently under arrest for human trafficking by the police in eastern China.
Simba was rescued by firefighters in Meckenheim, near Bonn, Germany, after neighbour heard scratching. Owners Helga and Eberhard Henkel had lost their pet in early March and had looked everywhere. It is thought the animal had crawled under the floor boards as bathroom was being renovated.
Katie Gallegos from Clackamas County, Oregon, decided to take the pooch to a McDonald's drive-thru for an ice cream with his pal Daisy. But while the small female pup takes a few ladylike licks, Cooper gobbles the rest of the cone up in one bite. To date the video of Cooper's ice cream outing has been watched more than seven million times.
Swimmer was in the water in Florida when she was filmed screaming out in horror as manatee floated past. Footage was taken with the help of a selfie-stick and shows her desperately looking for the sea cow. Seconds later, she shouts out 'Oh my God, get me out of here', only for friends on a nearby boat to reply: 'It's behind you' Manatees are plant-eating creatures that can grow up to 13ft and have a top speed of just 5mph.
Spain lost 2-1 to Holland in a friendly at Amsterdam ArenA on Tuesday night. Stefan de Vrij and Davy Klaassen scored twice in the space of four minutes. Vicente del Bosque says his side were made to pay for a lacklustre first 20 minutes . Del Bosque was impressed with the debuts of Malaga forward Juanmi and Sevilla winger Vitolo.
Former Marseille boss Jose Anigo says Zlatan Ibrahimovic would have been idolised at the Stade Velodrome if he had followed in the same footsteps at Eric Cantona's footsteps at the club. The Paris Saint-Germain forward has been compared with Cantona for the second time in the space of a few days. Peter Schmeichel has urged Manchester United to make a summer move for Ibrahimovic as he believes he has the 'personality' required to become an Old Trafford great.
Cape Verde beat Portugal 2-0 in a friendly at the Estadio Mineirao on Tuesday night . The tiny island off the west coast of Africa has a population of just 500,000 people . They qualified for their first Africa Cup of Nations in 2013 and reached the quarter-finals. Cape Verde are the smallest nation ever to play in the continental finals . Every member of the squad plays club football outside the island .
Radamel Falcao has been unable to hold down a regular first-team place at Manchester United. The Colombian striker has admitted to being upset by his lack of game time at Old Trafford. But he has found his form again with three goals in two games for his country. The 29-year-old will consider his Old Trafford future at the end of the season.
Cardiff City will have no supporters present at Saturday's Championship game against Leeds United at Elland Road. The Welsh club have thrown their support behind a fan-run campaign to boycott the trip to Yorkshire. Cardiff have handed back their allocation of 500 tickets 'as a matter of principle' Leeds have not confirmed whether the decision for such a low number of tickets was down to the club, council or police .
A man has admitted to ripping another man’s scrotum with a metal hook after he thought a concreting job wasn’t up to scratch. Stephen John Docherty, 66, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent when he appeared at in the Whakatane District Court on Wednesday. Mr Docherty hired the victim to complete concrete works at his property. He was agitated when he returned to find the work wasn't carried out to his specifications. He then returned with a 15 centimetre long hook fashioned from a steel rod.
Paramedics were called to a home in Wagaman, northern Darwin, at about 9pm on Wednesday. The 38-year-old man had reportedly chewed and swallowed the entire glass bottle before lying down. His family called Royal Darwin Hospital after he 'went for a lie down' . There were over 500 calls made to Northern Territory police between 3pm-11pm.
Sportsmail's Derek Lawrenson gives his predictions ahead of the 79th Masters at Augusta on Thursday . Dustin Johnson is the favourite to win the tournament for the first time in his career. Henrik Stenson has only recently recovered from flu but the Swede will be hoping to mount a serious challenge. Rory McIlroy will begin his quest for a Grand Slam when the Masters kicks off on Thursday  .
The black-eyed bandit was found stuck 30ft-high on a flag pole outside Philadelphia’s Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Tuesday morning. Video footage shows the animal clinging for life as it teeters on its makeshift perch. It reportedly took animal control officers several hours to coax the climber down from the flagpole.
Keaway Lafonz Ivy, 21, who went by the stage name Kealo, died from a single gunshot wound to the chest after being struck by a bullet in the area of 62nd Place and Eastern Avenue in Seat Pleasant, Maryland Wednesday night. On Friday, police arrested 21-year-old Lafonzo Leonard Iracks and charged him in connection to Ivy's slaying. Ivy was shooting a rap video with about 20 people at around 10.30pm when a gun being used as an accessory went off, killing the musician .
Alaska Department of Fish and Game Biologist Tom Seaton led 100 wood bison to freedom on a snowmobile. The native Alaskan species disappeared from the state more than 100 years ago. Wood bison were imported from Canada to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in 2008 but restoration of the threatened species was delayed.
Action shot was taken at Estavayer-le-Lac in Switzerland where Jet Surfing craze has taken off. Jet surf boards have a top speed of 33mph and weigh just 15kg. It is equipped with a specially-designed two-stroke engine which uses up to two litres of fuel an hour.
MI5 has issued alert over threat posed by rogue workers in Britain’s nuclear, transport and public services. Warnings come after suicide pilot Andreas Lubitz killed 150 people in Alps plane crash disaster. MI5 is now giving advice on the risk posed by thousands of employees working in sensitive areas.
New Zealand racing presenter Adian Rodley has become a viral sensation after his ecstatic celebration of racehorse’s victory was caught on film. Mongolian Khan with New Zealand jockey Opie Bosson took first place on the weekend's esteemed $2 million Australian Derby, held in Randwick on Monday. The agent can be seen growing increasingly jubilant about the race as the horse draws near to the finishing line. When Khan and Bosson finish victorious, he cannot contain himself, erupting into fist-pumping celebrations.
Some 1,500 migrants have been rescued by Italian navy and coast guard ships in less than 24 hours. Coast guard ships came to the aid of five boats in the southern Mediterranean on Saturday and managed to save all passengers. The rescues were made as newly released figures show an increase of 43 per cent of migrant arrivals into the EU via Italy on the same period last year.
Aritz Aduriz scored in the 90th minute to secure a 1-1 draw for Athletic Bilbao. Valencia were reduced to 10 men after Nicolas Otamendi was sent off eight minutes earlier. Espanyol extended Villarreal's winless streak to six games with a 3-0 win at El Madrigal. Felipe Caicedo scored twice for EspanyOL as they beat the La Liga side 3-1. Getafe beat Elche 1-0 to move 10 points clear of the bottom three in Primera Division.
Sunderland defender Santiago Vergini is keen to stay at the Stadium of Light. The 26-year-old returned to the club on a season-long loan from Sport Uruguay de Coronado in August last year. The Argentinian has made 35 appearances for the Black Cats so far this season. He started in Sunderland's 1-0 derby win over Newcastle United on Sunday. The defender says he feels 'very comfortable' at the club and outside the club.
Manchester City host Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday (4.30pm kick-off) United have never lost five straight matches to their local rivals. Last November's 1-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium was the fourth successive derby win for City. The last time they achieved that feat was 60 years ago. Ashley Young wants to end City's dominance in the derby this weekend.
Jack Grealish made his first Premier League start for Aston Villa against QPR on Tuesday. The teenager is renowned for wearing his socks low when he takes to the field . The Ireland Under 21 international wears children's shinpads - and says he'll keep it that way . 'A few referees have tried telling me but I've got to keep it like that,' he says.
Tiger Woods says the Par-3 Contest is all about 'having fun, enjoying it and not winning' Woods played in the tournament for the first time since 2004, and made it quite a family outing with girlfriend Lindsey Vonn at his side, and his children caddying for him. Vonn completed the family portrait with her flowing green dress matching Tiger's shirt, while Woods' daughter, Sam, and son, Charlie, each wore green ballcaps and white caddie jumpsuits.
World No 1 Novak Djokovic beat David Ferrer 7-5 6-5 to reach the Miami Open semi-finals. The Serbian will play John Isner after the American beat Kei Nishikori 6-4 6-3. Serena Williams beat Simona Halep 6-2 4-6 7- 5 to reach her second Miami final in a row. Carla Suarez Navarro beat Andrea Petkovic 6-1 6-0 to book her place in the women's final.
Cantlow disputes favouritism for Monday's race largely due to the presence of McCoy on his back. McCoy has vowed to retire if he wins Saturday's Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree on favourite Shutthefrontdoor. The 19-time champion won the 2007 running on Butler’s Cabin on Cantlow .
Irish trainer Robbie Hennessy confirmed Rubi Light is a definite runner in the Grand National. The grade one winner schooled over two and a half miles on Saturday under big race jockey Andrew Lynch. The Irish challenge also includes Jim Culloty’s Lord Windermere (Robbie McNamara) and Spring Heeled (Nick Scholfield), Willie Mullins-trained Ballycasey (Ruby Walsh) and Gordon Elliott's Cause Of Causes.
Jockey William Buick rode Tryster to victory in the Coral Easter Classic at Lingfield. The four-year-old beat Complicit to complete a 22-1 treble for trainer Charlie Appleby. Buick also rode Pretend in the Unibet Sprint Championship Stakes and Four Seasons in the 32Red Three-Year-old Mile Championship .
Saracens beat Racing Metro 12-11 in their Champions Cup quarter-final clash on Sunday. Mark McCall's side now face Clermont Auvergne in the semi-finals on April 18. Saracens have not lost in Europe since 2008 at their Stade Marcel-Michelin stronghold. McCall believes playing on neutral territory is a different proposition .
Francis Saili has signed a two-year deal to join Munster from Auckland-based Super Rugby side the Blues. The 24-year-old made his All Blacks debut against Argentina in 2013. Munster head coach Anthony Foley believes he will be a great addition to their backline .
Wasps lost 32-18 to Toulon in their European Champions Cup quarter-final on Sunday. Dai Young has called for reform to the Premiership salary cap so English clubs can compete on the European stage. The comments came after his team lost their Champions Cup match at Stade Felix Mayol. Young said the salary cap - currently £5.5million - has worked for English clubs.
Bath lost 18-15 to Leinster in the quarter-final of the European Champions Cup. Anthony Watson believes the pain of the defeat will help them in the Premiership . The full-back believes the loss will make them stronger in the Aviva Premiership. George Ford and Stuart Hooper scored tries for Bath, but it wasn't enough.
Tim Bresnan last played in whites for England during the Ashes whitewash of winter 2013/14. The Yorkshire quick is keen to give England's selectors no choice but to pick him with wickets and runs for Yorkshire. The right-arm quick reached 400 first-class wickets during Yorkshire's game against Leeds-Bradford MCCU at Headingley on Wednesday .
Stuart Broad came through an injury scare and Jonny Bairstow fell just short of a century against his own team-mates as England's Test warm-ups descended into a glorified training drill. England paceman Stuart Broad required lengthy treatment on the pitch after clutching his left ankle following his fall. JonnyBairstow made 98 and Joe Root ended the day 87 not out in a score of 303 for nine .
Jack Grealish saw Aston Villa lose twice at Wembley in 2010 - in the League Cup final and in the FA Cup semi-final. The 19-year-old winger was handed his first Premier League start against QPR on Tuesday. Villa are three points above the drop zone after a 3-3 draw at home to Queens Park Rangers .
Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Monday night . Chairman Steve Parish wants to bring in extra investment to improve Selhurst park. The Eagles have been reportedly targeted for a takeover by Josh Harris. But Parish has insisted he would prefer an investment rather than a complete takeover .
Julian Speroni will take his Crystal Palace career into a 12th season after agreeing a new contract. The goalkeeper has triggered a 12-month extension that will expire at the end of next season. The 35-year-old joined from Dundee in July 2004 and will have a testimonial against Dundee at end of the season .
Everton held an open training session at Goodison Park on Tuesday to coincide with the school half-term holiday. The Toffees beat Southampton 1-0 on Saturday to move 11 points clear of the relegation zone. Roberto Martinez's side host Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday at lunchtime.
Paul McShane has told his Hull team-mates it's time they woke up and realised they are in a relegation battle. Hull lost 3-1 to Swansea in their Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday. The Tigers have only scored twice in their last six away games in the league. Their final seven games include fixtures against Southampton, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United.
Esteban Cambiasso opened the scoring for Leicester City in the 12th minute with a stunning effort from outside the box. Cheikhou Kouyate equalised for West Ham United in the 32nd minute as the Hammers took the lead. The Foxes were reduced to 10 men when David Nugent was fouled in the penalty area by Adrian. The former England international missed the penalty but Andy King scored the winner in the 86th minute to keep Leicester City's Premier League survival hopes alive.
Radamel Falcao believes Sergio Aguero is Manchester City's biggest threat on Sunday. The Colombian striker was speaking at the #HeadtoHead for Puma's 'evoSPEED 1.3' event on Thursday. Aguero has scored six times against United since he joined City in 2011.
Haris Vuckic is one of five Newcastle players loaned to Rangers from St James' Park. The 22-year-old admits he does not know where he will be playing next season. But he believes Rangers would be a 'good option' if Newcastle let him leave the club. The Slovenia international has six goals in 10 games for the Gers so far this season.
James Ward-Prowse scored the winner in England U21s memorable 3-2 victory over Germany. The 20-year-old admits not being able to sleep for thinking of his goal on the night after the match. The talented midfielder has earned a reputation as a free-kick specialist at St Mary's. The former Portsmouth fan made his Saints debut against Crystal Palace in 2011 .
Tottenham Hotspur are moving forward with the next step towards their new stadium development at White Hart Lane with demolition beginning on the final opponent to the move, Archway Sheet Metal Works. Spurs plan to open a new 'world-class' 56,000-seater stadium in just over three years time, and have secured the appropriate planning permission and fought off a legal challenge against a compulsory purchase order. The north London club's neighbours fought a long court battle with Tottenham over the development but having failed with an appeal earlier this year, their premises are beginning to be demolished. Spurs are preparing to face Aston Villa at the Lane on Saturday afternoon.
Tony Pulis believes Joey Barton 'probably had a point' when he said West Brom's players 's*** themselves' during defeat to Queens Park Rangers earlier this season. The outspoken midfielder was commenting after West Brom surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to QPR in December. QPR striker Charlie Austin scored a hat-trick to seal a comeback win at the Hawthorns. Pulis says Barton is 'entitled to his views and his opinions'
Reece Oxford scored for West Ham's under 21 team in their 3-2 defeat to Manchester United. The 16-year-old has been on the bench for the senior side this season. Oxford signed his first professional contract earlier this season . The central defender has been likened to Rio Ferdinand and is tipped to be an England star .
Manchester United Under 21s beat West Ham United 4-2 to go four points clear at the top of the Premier League. Josh Harrop scored twice to secure all three points for Manchester United. Adnan Januzaj captained the Red Devils in their win over West Ham .
Celtic boss Ronny Deila agrees with Gary Teale's claim that St Mirren have one of the best pitches in the Scottish Premiership - but believes that is an indictment rather than a boast. Teale hit back, saying: 'It's maybe a bit firm but it's an excellent surface. Tommy, our groundsman, wins 'pitch of the year' year after year and that's a great acknowledgement for him and a great accolade for him' Deila said that artificial pitches would be an improvement at most of the grounds his team are asked to visit.
Celtic beat St Mirren 2-0 in their Scottish Premiership clash on Friday night. Ronny Deila branded most surfaces in the Scottish Premiership 'terrible' and said artificial pitches would make for better spectacles. But Gary Teale has hit back at Deila for his criticism of the pitch. Teale feels Deila's criticism unfair on the Paisley club’s award-winning groundsman, Tommy Docherty.
Stuart McCall has restored a buoyancy to the club and won approval from supporters after three successive wins. The former Motherwell boss arrived last month on a deal until the end of the season. He is adamant he doesn’t expect any meaningful talks with the Ibrox board until after the play-offs.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals in Real Madrid's 9-1 win against Granada on Sunday. It was the first time in his career that Ronaldo has scored five in a single match. Karim Benzema, who scored twice himself, hailed his team-mate as a 'phenomenon' . Ronaldo is now only the third player to reach the 300-goal mark for Real Madrid .
Christian Benteke has scored seven goals in his last five games for Aston Villa . The 24-year-old has scored a goal every 87 minutes since the arrival of Tim Sherwood . But if Villa slip below the dreaded dotted line and out of the Premier League, he will be in line for a 30 per cent reduction on his wages to £35,000 a week. Wolfsburg have kept tabs on Bentekes since before he ruptured his Achilles 12 months ago and remain on the lookout for a striker.
England face the West Indies in a three-Test series starting in Antigua on April 13. Coach Peter Moores insists Kevin Pietersen is 'not on the radar' ahead of the tour. Alastair Cook says Pietersen 'can't be in mine nor Cooky’s focus at all' Pietersen has rejoined Surrey in an attempt to win back his Test place.
Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday. Ander Herrera opened the scoring in the 43rd minute with his first goal for the club. Louis van Gaal was so pleased with the Spaniard's first touch that he kissed him at half-time. The Dutchman said he had been imploring Herrera to control the ball before shooting. United are now third in the Premier League, three points behind Manchester City .
Paolo Dybala has scored 13 Serie A goals for Palermo this season. The 21-year-old has been linked with a number of Europe's top clubs this summer. Arsenal and Juventus have already approached the Serie A club with bids. The Argentine forward says he is 'completely focused' on the last 10 games . READ: Arsene Wenger has denied interest in £30m-rated DyBala.
James Rodriguez has been out of action since the beginning of February with a foot injury. The Colombian has been named in the Real Madrid starting XI for the visit of Granada on Sunday. Carlo Ancelotti has a fearsome front line of different nationalities ready to chase down Barcelona in the La Liga run-in. Mundo Deportivo splash about Lionel Messi's fitness while AS say it is 'operation 30 points' for the Italian coach.
Bolton-born boxer Amir Khan enjoyed a family day at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in California. The 28-year-old was joined by his wife Faryal Makhdoom Khan as well as his daughter Lamysa. Khan has announced he will fight Chris Algieri at welterweight on May 30.
No final decision has been made on a destination but if a tour goes ahead, the squad is likely to fly out on either May 28 or 29 for a two-match, week-long trip. The news may concern a string of international bosses who will be relying on Chelsea players for their mid-June friendlies and qualifiers. England, Spain and Serbia, who all have Chelsea players in their squads, all have games between June 12-14.
John O'Sullivan was on loan at Barnsley when first FA Cup tie was played on March 9. Gary Bowyer says it 'doesn't make sense' that he can't use the 21-year-old against Liverpool. The Blackburn Rovers boss is without 14 senior players including Josh King, Chris Taylor, Grant Hanley and possibly Craig Conway for the FA Cup sixth round replay at Ewood Park on Wednesday. O' Sullivan will be available to play if Blackburn reach the semi-finals though.
Burnley manager Sean Dyche has complete confidence that his side will beat relegation. The Clarets are gearing up for the final eight games of their Premier League survival battle. Dyche's squad spent last week in Spain preparing for a run-in that begins with Sunday's tricky visit of Tottenham. The Spurs clash is followed by another tough task against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Napoli lost 1-0 at home to Lazio in the second leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final on Wednesday. The result heaps more pressure on boss Rafael Benitez, who has not matched the success of his first season. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has threatened to send his players to a training camp 'for an unlimited period of time' if they do not improve between now and end of the season.
LeBron James scored 23 points as Cleveland Cavaliers beat Miami Heat 114-88 on Thursday. James passed Patrick Ewing into 20th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Houston Rockets beat Dallas Mavericks 108-101 to move half a game ahead of Memphis in the race for the No 2 seed in the West behind Golden State. Golden State Warriors beat Phoenix Suns 107-106 to extend winning run to 11 games.
Saracens take on Racing Metro in Paris on Sunday in the European Champions Cup quarter-final. The 31-year-old flanker is loved by his team-mates every bit as much as he is loathed by opponents. Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall described Burger as ‘unique among rugby players’, praising his willingness to ignore risks.
Blackpool drew 1-1 with Reading at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night . Jamie O'Hara's penalty was cancelled out by Grant Hall's own goal just after half-time . The Seasiders' winless run was extended to 13 games as they were relegated to League One . Blackpool's main reception was pelted with eggs before the game  .
England captain Alastair Cook completed a much-needed century on the second morning of England's opening tour match in the West Indies. Cook resumed on 95 and reached three figures with minimal fuss before retiring out. He offered a gentle wave of the bat and a handshake to partner Gary Ballance and walked off on 101 from 200 deliveries.
England beat St Kitts and Nevis Invitational XI in two-day practice match in Basseterre. Captain Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott both scored half-centuries in dominant display. Ben Stokes took three wickets in five balls as England bowled out for 59 .
Chelsea host Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday evening at Stamford Bridge. The Blues lead the table by six points, with a game in hand, and face the Potters at home. Eden Hazard will start for Chelsea against Stoke despite suggesting he is tired. Jose Mourinho also confirmed Diego Costa has recovered from a hamstring injury. The Chelsea boss said he doesn't care where Chelsea win the title, just as long as they end up claiming the title.
Liverpool face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League. Brendan Rodgers' side need to win to keep up their chances of a top-four finish. A defeat could leave Liverpool eight points adrift of the top four with just seven games to play . Champions League prize money has increased by up to 50 per cent from next season. The basic fee will rise 40 per cent to £8.9m and each win will jump 50% to £1.1m.
Olivier Giroud won the Barclays Premier League player of the month award for March. The Arsenal striker netted five times in Arsenal's four consecutive league wins last month. He becomes France's 16th winner of the accolade, overtaking Holland as the most successful foreign nationality in the English top flight. Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, Nicolas Anelka, Sylvain Wiltord, Robert Pires and Florent Malouda have all won the award while playing in north London.
Freddie Sears put Ipswich ahead after just six minutes at Portman Road. Kenwyne Jones equalised for Bournemouth in the 82nd minute after coming on on loan from Cardiff. Eddie Howe's side are now seven points clear at the top of the Championship table .
Liverpool host Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League. Brendan Rodgers' side are five points adrift of the Champions League qualification places. Defeat would be a huge blow to their aspirations of returning to Europe's elite for a second successive season. The Reds' 13-match unbeaten league run was ended at home to Manchester United last week.
Liverpool vs Arsenal has produced the most hat-tricks in a single fixture in Premier League history. Robbie Fowler scored the quickest hat-trick in the Premier League against Arsenal in 1994. Thierry Henry scored a treble in Arsenal's 4-2 victory at Highbury in 2004. Andrey Arshavin scored a quadruple in the 4-4 draw at Anfield in April 2009 .
Liverpool stars Mario Balotelli, Fabio Borini, Rickie Lambert and Lazar Markovic met Bas van Velzen at Melwood. The Dutch free-kick specialist was a competition winner who had won the opportunity to meet the Anfield stars and receive a dead-ball masterclass . Van Velzen has become a YouTube sensation by uploading videos of his free- kick exploits .
Rickie Fowler's girlfriend Alexis Randock posted a photo of her and sister Nicole on the beach. The photo was shared with her 25,000 followers, which included an abusive commenter known as 'fatalsplash' The troll accused Alexis of being a 'gold digger' who didn't have to work. Fowler told the hater to 'get your facts straight', while Alexis informed him that she worked her 'butt off'
Mark Wood is one of the uncapped members of Alastair Cook’s squad who fly to the Caribbean on Thursday for a three-Test series against West Indies. The Durham paceman is not the shape or size of your traditional fast bowler. The 25-year-old spent a day this week donning his newly arrived England suit .
Darren Lehmann has defended his players following criticism of their behaviour during Sunday’s World Cup final win over New Zealand. Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin came under fire for his send-off of Kiwi opener Martin Guptill, and a photograph of Haddin and all-rounder James Faulkner mocking Grant Elliott after his dismissal cast a shadow over the Australian's fifth World Cup triumph. But Lehmann insisted Haddin was following team orders .
Yorkshire have signed Cheteshwar Pujara until the end of May after cancelling the contract of Younis Khan. Younus was set to be Yorkshire's overseas signing for 2015, but the batsman is now looking to be part of Pakistan's touring party to Bangladesh, effectively ruling him out of any playing time in the LV= County Championship. The 27-year-old spent last season with Derbyshire, scoring 219 championship runs for them.
Ian Bell signed his first contract with Warwickshire in 1999 after progressing through the youth ranks from the Under-11 team. The 32-year-old has gone on to play 105 Test matches and 161 one-day internationals for England . Bell has won five trophies with the club, including the the County Championship in 2004 and 2012.
Marco Negri joined Rangers from Italian side Perugia for £3.5million in 1997. The striker scored 23 goals in his first 10 league games for the Ibrox outfit. Negri's nightmare started after a reserve match vs Aberdeen in November 2000. He was hospitalised after a crunching tackle caused his right shinbone to bleed profusely. After months of hospital scans in Scotland, Negri was told in Italy that his blood was absolutely fine.
Raheem Sterling started up front for Liverpool but struggled to impose himself on the game. Sterling was brought down by Hector Bellerin for Liverpool's penalty, which was only a consolation . The England striker struggled to make an impact as Liverpool lost 4-1 to Arsenal at The Emirates. Sterling started in an advanced role for Liverpool, a position he admits he prefers playing.
Former All Blacks star Mils Muliaina was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following Connacht's 14-7 defeat by Gloucester on Friday night . The Kiwi veteran was led away to a police van with the entire incident broadcasted live on TV . Police are investigating an alleged incident in Cardiff on March 6 . Connacht released a statement late on Friday saying that the player is assisting the South Wales Police with enquiries .
Treasurer Joe Hockey said the states had agreed to work toward applying the 10 per cent GST to movies and music downloaded from streaming services such as Netflix and Apple. The changes may also affect consumers buying any products for less than $1,000 online from overseas, thus affecting companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon and eBay. But consumer advocacy group Choice says tech-savvy consumers might be able to avoid the tax by concealing their location through virtual private networks.
Kevin Pietersen has rejoined Surrey in a last-ditch bid to earn his place in England's Ashes squad. But Darren Gough says there is only a slim chance of his friend adding to his tally of 104 Test match appearances when England start their Ashes series on the same ground a few months later. Gough believes Pietersen will 'disappear to the Caribbean Premier League' if he doesn't get an England call. He is taking part in the second Investec Ashes Cycle Challenge to raise funds for the Lord's Taverners charity.
John Hartson was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2009 at the age of 33. The former Celtic striker has reflected on how cancer made him change his life. Hartson admits he used to be a 'drinker, a s****er and a gambler' and admits he was unfaithful to his wife. The ex-Arsenal, Arsenal, West Ham and Celtic striker says he is now a proud family man.
A Brazilian website is claiming to have the new Chelsea kit for sale on its website. It can be purchased with Gareth Bale's name on the back of the kit. The website has published three Chelsea kits with the incoming 'Yokohama' sponsor across the front. Bale's struggles at Real Madrid have been well documented and he has been linked with a return to the Premier League.
Hector Bellerin, Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez put Arsenal 3-0 ahead before half-time. Jordan Henderson pulled one back from the penalty spot for the visitors. Emre Can was sent off late in the second half for Liverpool. Olivier Giroud completed the scoreline with a sumptuous strike in injury time .
Leeds owner Massimo Cellino has claimed that Red Bull have launched a bid to buy the Championship club. Cellino said that majority shareholder Eleonora Sport were considering the offer. But Leeds chairman Andrew Umbers said he was not aware of an offer from Red Bull. The soft drink giant already own three clubs - RB Leipzig in Germany, Red Bull Salzburg in Austria and MLS side New York Red Bulls.
David Villa posted a snap of his family enjoying the Empire State Building in New York. The New York City captain has enjoyed a good start to life in the MLS. The former Barcelona forward has scored one goal for New York so far this season. Villa's side are currently third in the Eastern conference, two points behind New York Red Bulls .
Steven Gerrard will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after an illustrious career. Steve Heighway described the midfielder as 'outstanding' in a newspaper article in 1992. The former Ireland player was reporting on a game between England Schoolboys and Republic of Ireland and cast his eye over a young Gerrard, touting him as a next generation gem. Gerrard has gone on to make 499 appearances for his boyhood team, winning a number of major honours .
Arsenal thrashed Liverpool 4-1 at the Emirates on Saturday with goals from Hector Bellerin, Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud. The Gunners are now seven points behind Chelsea in the Premier League table. But Arsene Wenger says his team will have to be perfect until the end of the season if they want to challenge for the title. The Arsenal boss insists they will be ready for any setbacks Chelsea suffer.
Harry Kane is eligible to play for Gareth Southgate's Young Lions at the Under-21 European Championship. But Kenny Dalglish says the Tottenham striker is ready to be a permanent member of the full squad. The former Liverpool and Blackburn boss says the Young Lions have done their job if they produce a player ready for the first team, and neither Kane nor the other eligible players should be bounced between the two squads .
Manchester City have lost too much ground to Chelsea in the Premier League title race. Manuel Pellegrini believes his side are now in a battle for the Champions League places. City face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday and could drop out of the top four. Yaya Toure and James Milner are in line to return after missing out on England squad.
Arsenal and Liverpool fans left their seats empty at the Emirates Stadium for the first 10 minutes of their lunchtime Premier League clash. Supporters from both clubs say they are 'disgusted' at the continuing rise of ticket prices. The cheapest tickets for the lunchtime kick-off were £64, some of the highest prices in the Premier League. Supporters of both sides gathered outside the 60,000-capacity stadium before the game .
Kevin Speight and Christopher Loftus were killed before the UEFA Cup semi-final first leg against Galatasaray in Taksim Square, Istanbul, on April 5, 2000. A minute's silence will be held before Leeds and Blackburn Rovers meet at Elland Road on Saturday. Wesley Sneijder tweeted on the morning of the Championship match: 'Finally my GalatasaraySK knife set is now available and can be delivered everywhere' The striker later deleted the tweet and apologised as supporters reacted angrily.
The talented wide receiver, who is a sophomore at Southern Methodist University, wrote on Twitter Thursday; 'Gotta get the hood doughnuts almost every morning. If my doughnuts don't come in a plain white box, I don't want them!' Then, seeing this tweet, dad Deion Sanders decided to have a little fun with his son, and give him a piece of his mind, writing back; 'You're a Huxtable with a million $ trust fund stop the hood stuff! Lololol. Son. #truth' A huxtable is a phrase used by some to refer to upper class black people.
Agencies like the CIA, NSA, and National Counterterrorism Center hire therapists to deal with analysts' trauma. The analysts watch graphic content and look at violent photos to gain clues about the actions of terrorists. The mental health professionals brief the analysts before they watch anything and remind them there are counseling resources available to them.
Each member of history's most esteemed rock bands are blended into one in the unusual project by men's face product company West Coast Shaving. Some band members in particular shine through, such as Kurt Cobain, John Lennon, Freddie Mercury and Eddie Van Halen. The project was published in ablog post.
The Broward State Attorney's Office reported on Thursday that they had already dropped 12 felony cases, 19 criminal misdemeanor cases and one juvenile case involving one or more of the officers. The arresting officers in the cases, which include burglary, cocaine possession and aggravated assault with a firearm, are no longer on the police force. The investigation began after a woman - Alvarez's former fiancee - filed a complaint in October. The series of text messages were filled with the N-word and other slurs, and the video included a doctored image of President Barack Obama wearing gold teeth, images of a Ku Klux Klan hood and a police dog attacking a black man.
The dramatic, up-close images, captured by a Bornean student, show the incredible power of the tiny creature. The weaver ant is able to cleverly balance the centipede which is much larger and heavier but ultimately helpless in the insect's grasp. Student Frenki Jung, 17, from Sambas in Borneo captured the hilarious images in his garden.
Derek Skyler Brux, 22, pleaded guilty in January for unhitching a pair of locomotives and going on a high-speed run 13 miles down one of the busiest lines of track in the country. Brux then crashed into an inactive Union Pacific train at 10mph before backing up and then hitting it again. He was preparing to hit the train a third time when a Rail Link employee was able to get on the engine train and press the fuel cut-off switch.
Jia Binhui, 25, cannot afford hospital treatment after running out of money for treatment. He built a human barbecue in his garden in Yunlong County in southwest China's Yunnan Province. He lies on top of the wooden poles for as long as he can physically take the roasting temperature. Jia was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2013 and has had a bone marrow transplant .
Kunaratnam Kunanatha, 36, of Catford, London, admitted seven offences at Medway Magistrates' Court. They included a lack of cleaning, having an uncontrolled mice infestation and selling unfit food. He was fined £14,500 and ordered to pay £2,793 in costs after admitting two health and safety charges.
Jose Mourinho has revealed that he talks to God every day, but never about football. The 52-year-old father-of-two said he only prays for things in his personal life, never about Chelsea. Mourinho said that he and his family 'know about poverty' and have been privileged to have worked with the Word Food Programme as an ambassador against hunger .
Cricket commentator Richie Benaud has died aged 84 in a Sydney hospice after battling skin cancer. Benaud died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his wife Daphne and family members. The veteran of 63 Test matches, Benaud played a pivotal role in the formation of World Series Cricket in the 1970s and was one of the world's most recognised commentators. 'Our country has lost a national treasure,' Cricket Australia chairman Wally Edwards said in a statement on Friday. 'As a cricketer, commentator and as a person, you were the best there's ever been,' wrote Shane Warne.
Patrick O'Flynn said Ukip needs to 'work harder' as it is 'lagging' behind with female voters. Polls suggest around 15% of men are planning to back Ukip, compared to 10% of women. Ukip deputy chairman Suzanne Evans blamed gap on 'lies' and 'myths' spread about the party.
Vanessa Santillan's body was found in a flat in Fulham, south west London, at the end of March . The 33-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering injuries to the head and neck . Police have arrested a man, 23, in connection with her death but he has been bailed . Miss Santilan worked as a transgender escort in London, Paris and Miami  .
Jodie Taylor opened the scoring for England after just a minute of play against China . Fran Kirby created the first goal and scored a brilliant second in 2-1 win in Manchester . The 21-year-old Reading striker then fired home the second goal of her short international career . Shanshan Wang pulled a goal back for China in the 16th minute . England's World Cup campaign begins against France in Moncton on June 9.
Fenerbahce have called for the suspension of the Turkish championship following the gun attack on their team bus on Saturday. The bus came under armed attack as it drove to the airport following an away match at Caykur Rizespor in Turkey's Super Lig. Fener said on their official website the bus driver was wounded in the attack and taken to hospital and there was no mention of any injuries to anyone else.
Manchester United are currently fourth in the Premier League table. Louis van Gaal's side have a five-point cushion over the chasing pack after a 2-1 win over Liverpool. United captain Wayne Rooney feels the club are on course to qualify for the Champions League. The 29-year-old feels Michael Carrick has been under-rated throughout his career.
Jonathon Stevenson was just 16 years old when he asked for Benaud's advice on left-handed leg spin. He shared the lengthy response on Twitter on Friday as a tribute to the 'great man' Accompanying the letter from Benaud, dated September 27, 1996, was a full sheet of notes about spin bowling for left-hand bowlers. The Australian cricketer and commentator passed away in his sleep on Thursday night in Sydney after battling skin cancer.
Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford. Wayne Rooney scored a stunning half-volley in the 79th minute to give United the lead. Ander Herrera scored the other two goals as United moved up to third in the table. United are now eight points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool who lost 4-1 at Arsenal .
Dan Klice, 57, was officiating at a competition at Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey. Police say that he saw the errant javelin and tried to dodge it - but tripped over in the process. His fall left his left heel exposed, which was hit by the soaring projectile. He was taken to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood via ambulance with no threat to his life.
Jonathan Stevenson was just 16 years old when he asked for Benaud's advice on left-handed leg spin. He shared the lengthy response on Twitter on Friday as a tribute to the 'great man' Accompanying the letter from Benaud, dated September 27, 1996, was a full sheet of notes about spin bowling for left-hand bowlers. The Australian cricketer and commentator passed away in his sleep on Thursday night in Sydney after battling skin cancer.
Raheem Sterling has rejected a contract extension worth £100,000 a week and has just two years left on his deal at the end of this season. Liverpool lost 4-1 at Arsenal on Saturday and all-but ended their Champions League hopes. Brendan Rodgers has criticised the player's agent, Aidy Ward, after the televised interview Sterling gave last week, in which he admitted he was flattered by Arsenal's interest in him .
Chelsea beat Stoke City 2-1 in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Eden Hazard opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half. Charlie Adam equalised for Stoke with an incredible strike from inside his own half. Loic Remy scored the winner in the second half after an Asmir Begovic error. Diego Costa was forced off with what looked like a hamstring injury after 10 minutes.
The piglet was born with its back legs missing and has mastered the art of balancing on its front trotters. The heartwarming clip shows the young animal taking unsteady steps, wobbling about with its snout to the ground, foraging for food. The piglet belongs to farmer, Ms Duan, from Qionglai City in Sichuan Province, south western China.
Toddler is thought to be aged between two and three years old in the video. She carefully balances three bowls on her head as she performs a series of dance moves to music. The toddler may have been performing the traditional dance of the Uyghur - a Turkic people originally from Central Asia.
Middlesbrough are top of the Championship with just four weeks of the season remaining. Seven points separate eight teams with six matches to play but Boro know if they keep winning, they cannot be caught. Their buffer over second-placed Bournemouth is a point with Watford, their opponents on Monday, a point further back .
Malky Mackay was relieved of his duties after Wigan's 2-0 defeat to Derby on Easter Monday. Gary Caldwell will take charge for the first time against Fulham on Friday. The 32-year-old was appointed captain in his first full season at the club in 2010. Chairman David Sharpe said Caldwell was 'the only candidate we considered' .
Stuart Dallas opened the scoring for Brentford in the 24th minute with a thumping strike from 30 yards. Ross McCormack equalised for the hosts just before the hour mark with a penalty. Alex Pritchard doubled Brentford's lead just before half-time with a fine solo effort. Fulham equalised through Alan Judge's stunning free-kick in the 90th minute. Jota made it 4-1 with a stunning effort from outside the box in the dying moments of the game.
Peter Moores insists he could work with Michael Vaughan if he becomes England's new director of cricket. Former England captain Vaughan has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Paul Downton. Moores is sad to see the departure of Downtan, who brought him back to the coaching job.
Michael Vaughan, Alec Stewart and Andrew Strauss are three former England captains bidding to lead England's reform after Paul Downton was sacked as managing director. All three achieved a great deal while playing for England and are well-respected figures within the game. Sportsmail takes a closer look at the trio battling to become the most powerful man in English cricket.
Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 1-0 at the Signal Iduna Park on Saturday. Robert Lewandowski scored the winner on his first visit back to the club he left on a free transfer last summer. The Polish striker spent four years at Dortmund, leading them to back-to-back league titles during that period. Pep Guardiola's side stretch their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 10 points .
Liverpool beat Arsenal 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Mario Balotelli did not travel with the squad after picking up a 'slight knock' in training. Brendan Rodgers said the striker was 'too sore' to travel to London. The Italian has scored just four goals in 25 appearances for Liverpool this season .
Northampton exited Europe at the quarter-final stage after being routed four tries to one at the Stade Marcel-Michelin. The Saints, who sit 10 points clear at the summit of the Aviva Premiership, were thrashed 37-5. Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder admitted defeat was among the most distressing nights of his career.
Diego Costa limped off with a hamstring injury during Chelsea's 2-1 win over Stoke City. The Spain international is likely to miss Chelsea's next two Premier League games. Jose Mourinho threw Costa on at half-time after going into the interval at 1-1 after Charlie Adam's 66-yard equaliser to cancel out Eden Hazard's opener. However Costa lasted just over 10 minutes as he pulled up with the hamstring injury. Mourinho was happy to gamble with Costa's fitness despite losing the striker after 10 minutes.
Mauricio Pochettino tripped Michael Owen to give away the penalty that David Beckham converted in the 2002 World Cup finals. The Argentine has gathered a considerable reputation since arriving in England just over two years ago. The Mail on Sunday looked at Premier League clubs in the past three years to see where homegrown talent was getting the most opportunities to play. The percentage of League starts handed out by each manager to English players aged under 23, the percentage of each manager’s total starting selections shows that Pochettinos backs young talent most.
Rory McIlroy could become sixth man to win the Grand Slam at Augusta National on Sunday. The world No 1 has designs on becoming the true figurehead of his sport, says Paul McGinley. The Ryder Cup-winning coach says the 25-year-old's ambitions are unlike Jose Mourinho's relentless win-at-all-costs manager Jose Mourinho. McIlory is not the finished article, even now at 25, says the Sky Sports commentator.
Video footage shows Blaine Taylor from Aberdeen, Scotland, competing against his older brother, Cody. But as he goes to roll his egg down a grassy hill, he accidentally steps on it with shell and yolk mushed into the ground. 'It's broken,' he exclaims as he surveys the mess below him. Immediately Blaine starts wailing with tears welling up in his eyes.
Hearts boss Robbie Neilson and Jambos defender Alim Ozturk have both rounded on their city rivals for refusing a public display of acknowledgement for the Championship title winners at Easter Road. Rangers lined up to applaud Hearts on to the Ibrox pitch when the teams played just over a week ago, and Queen of the South and Alloa did the same. Hibs boss Alan Stubbs feared there would have been crowd trouble if he'd agreed to have his Hibs team form a guard of honour for Hearts.
Sam Allardyce's contract at West Ham expires at the end of the season. The Hammers boss is making plans for next season but does not know if he'll still be manager. West Ham host Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday in their next game . The former England boss has a meeting planned with co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan in May.
Natasha Jonas was the first female boxer to represent Great Britain in an Olympic Games. The Liverpool-born 30-year-old made history when she took on eventual gold medallist Katie Taylor of Ireland in the first round of the women's lightweight competition at London 2012. Jonas said: 'Being away from camp to recover from my recent injury has given me time to think' .
Thomas Bjorn's shot landed in the lap of a female fan during the first round of the Masters. Bubba Watson hit a chip after he found a greenside bunker, which took one bounce before landing in the hole. Erik Compton drew a picture of himself playing at Augusta during his younger years. Russell Henley shot 68 as he made a good start to his second Masters.
England's Danny Willett carded an opening round of 71 at Augusta National on Thursday. The 27-year-old finished one-under but it was his monster putt for eagle at the par-five 13th that he was tweeting about afterwards. Willett was in the second group out at 7.56am and was playing with 1987 Masters champion Larry Mize .
Arnold Palmer hit the ceremonial opening drive of the 79th Masters at Augusta National. The 85-year-old has been struggling with a dislocated shoulder and missed the Par 3 Contest on Wednesday. Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player were the honorary starters on Thursday morning. Nicklaus has a record six Masters wins, Palmer four and Player three, meaning they have 13 victories at Augusta between them. The trio retired to the clubhouse and allowed the tournament proper to begin.
Novak Djokovic beat John Isner 7-6 (3), 6-2 to reach the final of the Miami Open on Friday night. The No 1-seeded Serb is aiming to win his fifth title in Miami and will take on Scotsman Andy Murray in Sunday's final. Murray beat Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6- 4 to reach his third Key Biscayne final. Serena Williams will play Carla Suarez Navarro in Saturday's final .
Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton visited Mercedes' Brackley base on Thursday. The pair have been collaborating with their team-mates to find a winning formula in China . The Mercedes duo were beaten by Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel at the Malaysian Grand Prix on March 29. Vettel finished 8.5 seconds ahead of Hamilton, with Rosberg a further four seconds adrift in third.
Lewis Hamilton was invited to Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday party in London in 2008. The British racer wanted to meet actor Will Smith, who was at the party at the time. Hamilton stepped on former President Bill Clinton's foot in his excitement to meet him. The 30-year-old told the Clare Balding Show on Thursday night that he didn't even apologise.
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has not been able to guarantee the future of the Italian Grand Prix. The German Grand Prix has been axed from the 2015 schedule due to financial problems. The 2015 season will be shortened to 19 races, with a three-week break between the British Grand Prix on July 5 and the Hungarian GP on July 26. Former three-time world champion Jackie Stewart wants Europe's 'essential races' to remain unchanged.
Lewis Hamilton features on the front cover of the May issue of Men's Health magazine. The Mercedes driver explains the meaning behind his tattoos in the interview. The 30-year-old says he is 'very strong in his faith' and has 'family' written on his shoulders. Hamilton also discusses the physical demands of F1 and training to be as light as possible. The two-time world champion finished second to Sebastian Vettel at the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Part of the 'Wing' - the three-story corporate building at Silverstone - was damaged by high winds on Sunday and Monday. Images on social media appeared to show a section of the roof had been removed. Silverstone sporting director Stuart Pringle insists upcoming races will not be affected .
Former England ace Jason Robinson has revealed he contemplated committed suicide. The 40-year-old played a key role in England's 2003 World Cup win against Australia in Sydney. Robinson was arrested for affray, assault and criminal damage during his career . Former team-mate Va'aiga Tuigamala convinced Robinson out of committing suicide. Robinson: Sports Life Stories will be broadcast on ITV4 at 10pm on Tuesday.
Yorkshire will be looking to defend their Division One title while Kevin Pietersen will hope his runs help Surrey to promotion from the second tier. Worcestershire go up and down every year, but if Fidel Edwards, signed as a Kolpak, can stay fit they have a chance. Nick Compton has joined Middlesex from Somerset with a point to prove to England selectors .
Shaharyar Khan says Zimbabwe are willing to tour Pakistan for five one-day internationals. Pakistan haven't played a Test nation since the attacks on Sri Lanka's bus in March 2009. No test playing nation has toured Pakistan due to security concerns since gunmen attacked the bus carrying Sri Lankan cricketers as they travelled to Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in 2009 .
Alex Rodriguez returned to the New York Yankees line-up for the baseball season's opening day following a 162-game suspension. Rodriguez returned from a suspension that spanned all of the 2014 season for admitted to receiving and using performance-enhancing drugs from a Florida clinic. A-Rod received a warm welcome on his comeback, with fans even holding up signs that read 'Forgive' in the crowd.
Tim Sherwood was sacked by Tottenham at the end of last season and replaced by Mauricio Pochettino. The 46-year-old says he is still in touch with chairman Daniel Levy and thanks the club's board for ending his time at White Hart Lane. Sherwood takes Aston Villa to north London to face Tottenham on Saturday .
Jordan Henderson lost the ball 23 times in 90 minutes in Liverpool's defeat against Arsenal. John O'Shea only sprinted 11.9 metres in Sunderland's 1-0 win over Newcastle. Steven Caulker made 20 clearances against West Bromwich Albion. Loic Remy scored Chelsea's winner in their 2-1 victory over Stoke at Stamford Bridge. Sean Dyche has kept an unchanged side for the 16th time this season .
Harry Kane captained Tottenham for the first time in 0-0 draw with Burnley on Sunday. The 21-year-old striker scored on his England debut against Lithuania on March 27. He also made his first start for the national team against Italy on the same day . Mauricio Pochettino's side are seven points adrift of Manchester City in sixth place.
Burnley drew 0-0 with Tottenham in their Premier League clash at Turf Moor on Sunday. Burnley defender Michael Duff was satisfied with the way his side handled Harry Kane. The Clarets tried to press high up the pitch as a way of neutralising the threat posed by top scorer Kane .
Nedum Onuoha is one of several players poised to leave QPR if the club go down. The 28-year-old centre-back has 15 months left on his contract at Loftus Road . Hull City are also interested in West Bromwich Albion striker Victor Anichebe . QPR have held talks over a move for Catania defender Nicolas Spolli.
Andy King scored his 50th goal for Leicester City against West Ham on Saturday. The 26-year-old says his goal against the Hammers could be his most important yet. Leicester remain at the bottom of the Premier League table, four points from safety . Nigel Pearson's side beat West Ham 1-0 at the King Power Stadium .
Leicester beat West Ham 2-1 in their Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. Esteban Cambiasso opened the scoring for the Foxes in the 12th minute. The 34-year-old has won the Spanish and Italian league titles as well as the Champions League. Nigel Pearson said he would have had the 'outstanding' midfielder as his man of the match .
Daniel Agger elbowed Mattias Jorgensen in the head during Brondby's derby match against Copenhagen on Monday. Match officials took no action during the game, which finished in a goalless draw. The former Liverpool defender was found guilty of violent conduct by the Danish FA. Agger has been given a two-match ban for the incident .
Diego de Girolamo is out of contract at Sheffield United at the end of the season. The Italy Under 20 international is on loan at Northampton Town from Sheffield United. Benfica and Juventus are interested in signing the forward on loan. Celtic and Southampton are also monitoring the situation of the forward .
Neil Taylor has impressed several Premier League managers over the past few years. Swansea are willing to listen to offers for the 26-year-old left back. Tony Pulis is keen for Taylor to fill in at left back, where he has struggled since he took charge at the Hawthorns.
Harry Kane lined up against Etienne Capoue, Nabil Bentaleb, Eric Dier, Roberto Soldado, Danny Rose and Christian Eriksen during an open training session for fans at White Hart Lane on Thursday morning. The Tottenham striker took his time with each of his three shots from 40 yards but is narrowly over the crossbar each time. The game ended a sucessful day for the club whose form has been mixed of late with a disappointing 0-0 draw with Burnley on Sunday a major disappointment. Mauricio Pochettino's side are now preparing to host Aston Villa on Saturday.
Jeremy Peace is ready to shelve the sale of West Bromwich Albion if a deal is not in place by July. The West Brom chairman has fielded enquiries from consortia in America, China and Australia. Peace owns 77 per cent and is looking to sell the club for between £150million to £200m.
Queens Park Rangers beat West Brom 4-1 in their Premier League clash at The Hawthorns. Eduardo Vargas opened the scoring in the first half with a 25-yard strike. Charlie Austin doubled QPR's lead in the 35th minute with a stunning header. Bobby Zamora made it 3-0 with an astounding lob from a narrow angle in the second half. Youssouff Mulumbu was sent off in the 84th minute for a foul on Joey Barton. Victor Anichebe headed in a consolation goal for West Brom in the 58th minute. Joey Barton added a fourth for QPR in the final minutes of the game .
James Tomkins hopes to return to action with West Ham before the end of the season. The defender dislocated his shoulder in the gym last month and has undergone successful surgery. Tomkins says he is 'preparing himself mentally that he won't play again this season' .
Ronny Deila admitted that the first six months in charge of Celtic were mentally tough. The Norwegian was unsure whether he was cut out to be the boss of the Bhoys. Deila was asked if he felt ready to manage a club like Celtic last summer. But he quickly appreciated the scale of the task he faced .
Haris Vuckic has scored six goals in 10 games since joining Rangers on loan from Newcastle. The 22-year-old could leave St James' Park at the end of the season. The Slovenian has denied a report on Tyneside that he had already declared his intention to quit the club . The former Newcastle loanee has one year left on his contract with the Magpies .
Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to be unfairly cautioned by referee Mario Melero Lopez after he was chopped down by defender Antonio Amaya inside the box during Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. The decision means Ronaldo is suspended for the game against Eibar in La Liga on Saturday. But Real are appealing the yellow card and hope to have his suspension revoked .
Manchester United host Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday . Rio Ferdinand believes Louis van Gaal's decision to play Wayne Rooney up front is key to United's upturn in performance levels. Ferdinand also praised Van Gaal for moving Rooney further up the pitch after a spell in the centre of the pitch at the start of the year. The former United defender also praised the return of Michael Carrick, Marouane Fellaini and Ander Herrera.
Peter Quillin takes on Limerick's Andy Lee in his next fight on April 11. The American has a 71 per cent knockout ratio in his undefeated record. The 31-year-old has been out of the ring for 12 months since his last title defence. Quillin has been criticised for opting to vacate his WBO world championship last year .
Billy Joe Saunders and Chris Eubank Jnr clashed in a 12-round grudge match on November 29. The pair are both set to fight at Wembley Arena on May 9 but not against each other . Saunders will have a warm-up 'international contest' ahead of his challenge for the WBO middleweight title mooted for July . But this show has been scheduled in a bid to build up a rematch between them, with promoter Frank Warren suggesting an autumn rematch. But they kicked off their verbal sparring in a fiery press conference and Eubanks challenged Saunders to go straight ahead and fight him.
Glenn Murray has scored a goal on average every 91 minutes for Crystal Palace this season. Harry Kane and Diego Costa are locked on 19 goals in the race to finish as Premier League's top scorer. Murray has a better minutes-per-goal ratio than anyone else in the top flight.
Atletico Madrid beat Cordoba 2-0 in their La Liga clash on Saturday. Antoine Griezmann scored his 15th league goal of the season in the fifth minute. Saul Niguez doubled Atletico's lead in the 39th minute to ensure his side leapfrogged Valencia. Valencia are currently two points behind Atletico Madrid but do have a game in hand .
Queens Park Rangers beat 10-man West Brom 4-1 at The Hawthorns on Saturday . The win ended a losing run of five matches for Chris Ramsey's side . QPR are just three points behind 17th-placed Sunderland in the Premier League table . Joey Barton believes his side have a 'hell of a chance' of staying up .
Alan Pardew believes he is better than many of the Premier League's big-name managers. The Crystal Palace boss has no immediate plans to leave Selhurst Park. The Eagles have won six out of 10 Premier League games since he took over at the start of the year. Manchester City will provide a stern test when they visit Palace on Monday night .
Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday. Ander Herrera opened the scoring before half-time before Wayne Rooney doubled United's lead. Christian Benteke pulled one back for Tim Sherwood's side before Herrera added his second and United's third late on to secure the three points for United.
Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday. Louis van Gaal's side are now eight points clear of Liverpool at the top of the table. The Red Devils host Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. Van Gaal sees the derby as an opportunity to push United's claims for a top-two finish.
Ander Herrera scored twice as Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-0 on Sunday. The Spaniard has established himself in Louis van Gaal's first team plans after missing out in previous months. The 25-year-old scored his fifth goal in the Premier League this season against Villa . Herrera was barely sighted between October 20 and February 17 .
Anthony Joshua stopped experienced American Jason Gavern in the third round on Saturday night. Joshua dropped Gavern twice in the second round and twice more in third on his way to victory. Joshua was returning from a five-month lay-off after suffering a stress fracture in his back. He will now face toughest test of his career when he takes on Kevin Johnson next month.
'Del Boy' has not boxed since he was stopped by switch-hitting Tyson Fury at London's ExCeL Arena in November. The fight was a final eliminator for a shot at Wladimir Klitschko's WBO title and Fury is now the mandatory challenger for that strap. Chisora has been regrouping and recovering from an eye injury sustained during the 10-round beating. His promoter Frank Warren is plotting a route towards an all-English showdown with David Price.
David Templeton spoke out about his former managers Ally McCoist and Kenny McDowall. Rangers boss Stuart McCall was less than impressed by the player's comments. McCall hinted that Templeton's comments may have been motivated by his lack of game time. The Rangers boss also warned captain Lee McCulloch he could lose his place in the starting XI.
Dave King is back on the Rangers board after being cleared by the Court of Session. The South African-based businessman hopes the SFA will now pass him as 'fit and proper' in the final stage of approval. King won around 85-per-cent shareholder backing to return to the boardroom at the club's extraordinary general meeting last month .
Fabian Orellana has been handed a one-match ban by the Spanish football federation. The Celta Vigo forward was shown a straight red card for throwing grass at Sergio Busquets. The lump of turf struck the Barcelona midfielder on the back of the neck . The incident happened during Barca's 1-0 victory over Celta on Sunday . Jeremy Mathieu scored the only goal of the game in the 73rd minute .
Xavi has managed just five starts in 21 games for Barcelona since the turn of the year. The 35-year-old has been linked with a move to Al Sadd in Qatar ahead of next season. Barcelona manager Luis Enrique insists Xavi has a vital role to play in the hunt for the treble. The La Liga leaders face Alemria on Wednesday, play Athletic Bilbao in the final of the Copa del Rey and take on PSG in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Franck Ribery turned down a move to Real Madrid in 2009 after falling out with Louis van Gaal. The French winger was told he was as important to Bayern Munich as Lionel Messi is to Barcelona. The 32-year-old says he was sold on his importance by the club's elite. RiberY was third behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi in the 2013 Ballon d'Or awards.
Borussia Dortmund have failed to score in four of their last five league games. Jurgen Klopp's side are 10th in the Bundesliga and looking unlikely to qualify for Europe. Borussia Dortmund face Hoffenheim in the DFB Pokal on Tuesday. Sven Bender says his side need to start finding the net as soon as possible .
Antonio Di Natale says Alexis Sanchez is the best strike partner he's ever had. The Arsenal forward played alongside him for five years at Serie A side Udinese. The former Italy star says Sanchez is better than Neymar, who replaced him at Barcelona. The 37-year-old says Sanchez's work ethic is the secret behind his success. Di Natal says Sanchez combines individual quality with a willingness for collective sacrifice .
Alessandro Matri, Roberto Pereyra and Leonardo Bonucci scored as Juventus beat Fiorentina 2-1. Alvaro Morata was sent off with two minutes to play after being fouled by Alessandro Diamanti. Juventus will now face either Napoli or Lazio in the final of the Coppa Italia .
Roma beat Napoli 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, but a banner taunting the mother of a Napoli fan who died after violent clashes last year caused outcry. A Serie A disciplinary tribunal said the banners were 'by their content provocatively insulting' to Antonella Leardi, whose son Ciro Esposito died after being shot during violent clashes that followed last year's Coppa Italia final in Rome. Roma will have part of their stadium closed for their league match with Atalanta on April 19.
Kevin Toner is out of contract at Aston Villa at the end of the summer. Norwich, Leicester, Newcastle and Stoke are all interested in signing the 18-year-old. Toner captains Villa's Under-21 team and is known for his leadership abilities. Tim Sherwood is keen to develop Villa's young talent and Toner has been among a select few to train with the first team.
Malky Mackay was sensationally sacked by Wigan Athletic on Monday after a dismal run of results. Alan Stubbs has steered Hibs into the play-off positions in Scotland's second tier. The Hibs boss is currently embroiled in a tough promotion battle with the Easter Road side. Stubbs' No2, John Doolan, formed part of Uwe Rosler's backroom staff at the DW Stadium before the German was sacked in November. Gary Caldwell is expected to be handed the job on a temporary basis.
Celtic beat St Mirren 2-0 on Friday night to move eight points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Ronny Deila's side have only lost one league game this season and have won four in a row. The Hoops face Partick Thistle at Celtic Park on Wednesday night . Stefan Johansen believes his side's title aspirations 'look great' after the win.
Celtic beat St Mirren 2-0 on Friday night to move eight points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Ronny Deila was impressed with his side's performance at Paisley. But the manager hit out at the state of the pitches in Scotland, claiming it would be better to play on artificial surfaces .
Ian Poulter has two top 10 finishes at the Masters in his 10 attempts. The 39-year-old admits retiring without a major victory would leave him unfulfilled. The Englishman believes he will still claim the game’s two biggest prizes. He admits to a ‘love affair’ with the place and its storied history.
Rory McIlroy is favourite to win the Masters at Augusta National this week. The Northern Irishman is bidding to become the sixth player to win all four majors at the age of 25. Gary Player will attend his 58th Masters this week and is excited by the prospect . The South African legend says Tiger Woods completing the career Grand Slam is the best golfing feat he has seen.
Rory McIlroy is targeting his third major title and the completion of his career Grand Slam at Augusta National this week. The Northern Irishman is ranked No 1 in the world and has won 11 of his 14 majors at the venue . Tiger Woods is ranked 111th and has never won a major at Augusta . Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Adam Scott and Dustin Johnson have all won a tournament in the past two months .
Neymar has not scored for Barcelona since February 15 and looked out of sorts in Sunday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo. Barcelona boss Luis Enrique insists he is not concerned by the Brazil forward's goal drought. The Catalans host Almeria in La Liga on Wednesday and can stretch their lead to seven points. Barca became the only Spanish side to win the treble of domestic league and Cup and Champions League in Pep Guardiola's first season at the helm in 2008-09.
Manchester City lost 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. Glenn Murray and Jason Puncheon scored for Palace, who are now 11th in the table. Yaya Toure scored a consolation goal for Manuel Pellegrini's side. The result leaves City nine points behind leaders Chelsea in fourth place in the league . The Chilean believes that Palace's first goal was clearly offside.
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods will line up against each other at the Masters on Thursday. The world No 1 is 103 places above Woods in the world rankings. The Northern Irishman grew up watching Woods and is now on his way to emulating his hero . The two-minute film 'Ripple' charts the rise of the world's best golfer from a young age .
Quinton Fortune claims Neymar looked uncomfortable during Barcelona's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo. The former Manchester United midfielder says Neymar has not been himself in recent weeks. The Brazilian forward has failed to hit the back of the net in his last four games for Barcelona . Jeremy Mathieu scored the only goal of the game in the 73rd minute to give Barcelona the win . Barcelona remain four points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga .
Stoke City lost 2-1 to Chelsea in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. Charlie Adam scored one of the best goals of the Premier League era in the defeat. The Scotland international saw keeper Thibaut Courtois off his line for the 66-yard effort. Adam's audacious effort was clocked at more than 45 miles per hour .
Chelsea beat Stoke City 2-1 in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Eden Hazard scored a penalty to put Chelsea in front before Charlie Adam equalised for the visitors. But Loic Remy sealed the three points for the Blues with a close-range finish. John Terry has hailed Hazard as one of the world's best players following the win. Diego Costa is set to miss at least two weeks with a hamstring injury .
Raheem Sterling has turned down a new deal with Liverpool and put off contract talks until the summer. The 20-year-old's current £35,000-a-week deal at Liverpool has two years to run at the end of this season. Sterling has attracted interest from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Arsenal. The winger was just 17 years old in 2012 when he was told off by Brendan Rodgers for answering him back at training .
Paul Casey has returned to the world's top 50 after leaving the European Tour to concentrate on his game. The 37-year-old says he 'desperately' wants to play in the Ryder Cup again. The former world No 3 last played in the competition in 2008 defeat by USA at Valhalla. The Englishman will struggle to earn Ryder Cup points if he rejoins the Tour in time to earn qualifying points this season.
Darren Bent opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 45th minute to put Derby 2-1 up against Watford. Marco Motta was sent off for Watford just before the half-time break for a foul on Darren Bent. Tom Ince doubled Derby's lead in the 57th minute with a deflected effort from a corner. Odion Ighalo equalised for the hosts with 15 minutes to go to make it 2-2 .
Dundee United have failed to win any of their last 10 games in the Scottish Premiership. Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven were sold to Celtic in the January transfer window . Ryan Gauld and Andrew Robertson were sold for £3million each last summer . Dundee United lost 2-0 to Celtic at Dens Park on Wednesday night  .
Edinson Cavani insists he has a respectful relationship with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Reports had suggested the pair do not get on amid reports of a breakdown in their relationship. The PSG forward insists the only issue he has is being played out of position. Cavani admits he and Ibrahimovic are not necessarily friends but insists they respect each other .
Nick Abendanon was man of the match for Clermont Auvergne's 37-5 win over Northampton on Saturday. The former Bath full back scored one try and had a crucial hand in two others. The 28-year-old is theoretically out of contention as an exile abroad, but he invoked the 'exceptional circumstances' clause in the RFU selection policy as he said: 'I’d love to get a call from Stuart (Lancaster) over the summer, but I’m not counting on it'
Australianwidefishingguide shows tourists how it's done in a video posted online by YouTube user Ratbag Nomad. The video shows the guide lying down on his back and kicking his legs in the air to lure a mob of emus in the distance. It's thought to be an old Aboriginal trick to catch an emu - a bird whose meat was highly valued for its oils.
Andre Ayew is out of contract at Marseille at the end of the season. The Ghana international will be available on a free transfer in the summer. The 25-year-old fits into Mauricio Pochettino's plans to sign young and hungry players. Inter Milan are understood to be leading the race to sign the forward.
Tim Sherwood and Chris Ramsey forged their friendship at Tottenham Hotspur. Sherwood was responsible for the club's youth and Under 21 programmes in 2008. Ramsey still lives in Bedfordshire, a short drive from Sherwood's imposing house in Dagnall, Buckinghamshire, which he bought when he was a Blackburn player. The trio are credited with guiding some of the brightest young talents at Spurs and helping them break into the first team .
Tottenham are seven points behind Manchester City with just seven games remaining. Harry Kane believes Spurs still have a chance of qualifying for the Champions League. The 21-year-old became the youngest Premier League captain this season during the drab goalless draw against Burnley on Easter Sunday. Kane has 29 club goals under Mauricio Pochettino this season.
Harry Redknapp says Raheem Sterling needs to focus on his football rather than his contract. The former QPR boss insists that Sterling is not ready to move to Real Madrid at this stage of his career. Sterling has turned down a new deal with Liverpool and put off contract talks until the summer. The 20-year-old has confirmed that he rejected an offer of £100,000-a-week to stay at Liverpool .
Raheem Sterling has not yet signed a new contract at Liverpool. Brendan Rodgers insists he has no worries about the forward leaving the club. The Liverpool manager says he has 'never once' told his manager he wants to leave. Sterling did suggest he is considering his future in a BBC interview last week .
Michael Owen has warned Raheem Sterling that life after Liverpool may not be all he hopes it to be. The 20-year-old revealed this week that he rejected a £100,000-a-week deal at Anfield. Owen, like Sterling, started his senior career at Liverpool but eventually moved on to Real Madrid in 2004. But he says the England youngster is not good enough to make the same move to the Spanish capital .
Jose Mourinho says he would sell any of his Chelsea players if they did not want to play for the club. Raheem Sterling has rejected a new £100,000-a-week contract with Liverpool. The 20-year-old has attracted interest from Arsenal, Manchester City and Bayern Munich. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is adamant that Sterling will not be sold in the summer transfer window .
Olivier Giroud and Arsene Wenger named Premier League Player and Manager of the Month for March. Arsenal striker Giroud scored five goals in four games for the Gunners in March. Striker stopped Tottenham striker Harry Kane from becoming first player to win three consecutive Player of the month gongs. Arsenal sit third in the Premier League, seven points behind Chelsea.
Raheem Sterling has rejected an offer of £100,000-a-week to stay at Liverpool. The 20-year-old has played in various positions this season under Brendan Rodgers. He has played as a centre forward, a No 10, a wide midfielder and now a wing back. Why is it that England produces pigeon-holed full backs or midfielders, and not footballers? .
Raheem Sterling is within his rights to get the best possible deal he can for himself, according to Roy Keane. The 20-year-old has an agent, Aidy Ward, who is developing something of a reputation for an aggressive strategy for his clients. The approach he is employing here is not exactly endearing Sterling to anyone. Brendan Rodgers remains confident that Sterling will stay and situation will be resolved in the summer .
Dove asked a group of women to write down every thought they had about themselves in a notebook. Unbeknownst to the women, those negative remarks and self-body shaming were turned into a script. Played out by two actresses, the script was read aloud as dialogue in a cafe, where the women themselves had been invited for coffee.
The toddlers are believed to have fallen in the water accidentally at 9.45am on Friday in Yuma, Arizona. After a police search that lasted more than an hour, the brothers were pulled from the water. They were flown by a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter to a Yuma hospital, where they were pronounced dead. Detectives investigating the case don't suspect foul play.
Former US president George H.W. Bush looked in good health on Friday as he accompanied Australian tennis player Roy Emerson at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston, Texas. Bush, 90, fell ill in December and was hospitalized after complaining of shortness of breath.
Abdul Hadi Arwani, 48, was found slumped in a Volkswagen Passat in Wembley on Wednesday. He was found with bullet wounds to the chest and had been shot in the chest. He had been replaced at the An-Noor mosque in Acton, West London, by Hassan Anyabwile. The 53-year-old Trinidadian was involved in an attempted coup d'état 25 years ago. Mr AnyabWile is named in a report on a violent coup in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. He is described as being 'responsible' for the use of explosives in the blowing of police HQ .
Gang used three tractors and trailers to dump 40 tonnes of industrial waste in Walsham-le-Willows, Suffolk. Police officer said it is the worst case of flytipping he's seen in 28 years. The mounds of rubbish will cost the public purse thousands of pounds to clear up.
Stratford-upon-Avon residents were named among the best recyclers in England earlier this year. The district was in the top ten councils for recycling and composting for the second year running. The recycling rate of just over 59 per cent put Stratford eighth out of 352 authorities nationwide.
Cody got stuck in the bog in Belvedere, south-east London, after wandering into thick mud. Fire crews spent more than an hour rescuing the distressed animal from the watery ditch. The horse was covered head to hoof in mud after being dragged to safety but otherwise unharmed .
Mark O'Meara carded a 68 on day two to make the cut at the Masters for the first time in 10 years. The 58-year-old American is the third oldest man in the field in 2015, behind Tom Watson (65) and Ben Crenshaw (63) The 1998 champion was one over after the first round but five birdies in his second, including three in four holes on the front nine, saw him card a 68 and ensure he will still be in the running at the weekend .
Yeovil Town manager Paul Sturrock suffered relegation in only his second game in charge. The Glovers were relegated for the second consecutive season after a 1-1 draw with Notts County. The 58-year-old spent four days as an advisor to Conference side Torquay before joining Yeovil .
Manchester City lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace in their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park . The Premier League champions have written to 300 fans who took up their offer of free transport. The six coaches set off from the Etihad Stadium at 1.30pm but missed the kick-off at 8pm. Some fans arrived as much as 20 minutes after the start of the game . Manuel Pellegrini's side have apologised to the fans and will refund the cost of their tickets .
Robbie Fowler has named his FIFA 15 Ultimate Team Legends XI to celebrate his 40th birthday. The former Liverpool and England striker has picked a strong back three of Paolo Maldini, Roberto Carlos, Fernando Hierro, Frank de Boer and Lothar Matthaus. Fowler has also named Marco van Basten, Patrick Vieira and Luis Figo in his team .
Perth Glory fans set off a series of flares during the A-League match between the Perth Glory and Sydney FC at nib Stadium on Friday night. A 13-year-old boy suffered burns to his leg after the flares were set off. Two teenagers have been charged with grievous bodily harm and use of signals and flares. VenuesWest has threatened a five year ban on the patrons who were involved with setting the flares off within the stadium.
Advertising entrepreneur John Singleton is selling his breathtaking beach house on the central coast of New South Wales. The luxurious five-bedroom abode offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Singleton bought 80 Beach Drive for a suburb record of $4.25 million in late 2007, and the agents expect bidding for the May 9 auction to will kick off at $3.5 million. The skillion roof-lines and extensive glazing frame the dramatic sandstone cliffs of the adjoining National Park.
Stunning shots make up the short-list for the Wisden–MCC Cricket Photograph of the Year 2014. The competition's winning image was taken by Matthew Lewis and captures an outrageous pouch by West Indies player Dwayne Bravo. Images of ordinary players also make the list, from children on a Bangladesh rubbish tip to a club player attempting a catch in Kent.
Brian Gewirtz told his family he was going for a walk near his Brooklyn, New York, home on February 17. He didn't come back and his family started a frantic search in the local community. Police said Friday his body had been discovered at Marine Park Golf Club, two miles from his home.
Sadie the German Shepherd was filmed at home in Alberta, Canada, switching on an electric organ with her nose and sitting down to play some tunes. Footage shows her plonking her front paws down along the keyboard, as she sits with her back legs positioned on the piano stool. After a 20-second rendition, she decides she's had enough and turns around to take a bow.
Darron Gibson will miss the final seven games of the season with metatarsal damage. Roberto Martinez expects him to be ready for pre-season as he does not require surgery. Everton will rekindle their interest in Tom Cleverley in the summer. The Toffees have put together their best sequence of results in the Premier League in over a year.
Darron Gibson has been ruled out of the rest of the season after damaging his metatarsal. The Everton midfielder was hurt in the 2-1 win over Queens Park Rangers last month. Roberto Martinez expects Gibson to return to pre-season in the best possible shape . Romelu Lukaku is only '50/50' to be involved against Swansea due to a hamstring injury .
Long tailbacks built up on both sides of the carriageway between junctions four and five in Ortford, Kent. The road was closed so an air ambulance could land to rescue a seriously injured female motorcyclist. But during the hour-long delay Kent Police received reports that people started kicking a ball about. They tweeted: 'We have reports people are playing football in the static traffic on the M25. We ask that people remain in their vehicles'
Bradley Neil finished 13 over par after competing in his first Masters. The 19-year-old Scot has been tipped for big things by Rory McIlroy . Neil earned his invitation to the Masters after winning the Scottish Boys Championship in 2013 and then the British Amateur Championship last year .
Bradley Neil missed the cut on his Masters debut at Augusta National. The 19-year-old Scot carded rounds of 78 and 79 to finish 13 over par. The 2014 Amateur champion played with 1988 Masters winner Sandy Lyle. Neil admits he needs to 'give himself a kick up the a***' after struggling on the professional tour .
Danny Willett carded a one-under 71 during his first round at Augusta National on Thursday. The 27-year-old Englishman was left frustrated with a rules official for getting in his line-of-sight. Willett shouted at the official, who was sitting about 60 yards away in a golf cart, outside the gallery ropes.
Rory McIlroy is seven shots behind first-round leader Jordan Spieth at Augusta. The world No 1 will go out in penultimate group with Phil Mickelson and Ryan Moore at 6.48pm (BST) on Friday. The Northern Irishman recovered from a shaky start to card a one-under-par 71 on Thursday .
Andy Murray will face Novak Djokovic in the final of the Miami Open on Sunday. The British No1 beat Tomas Berdych in straight sets in the semi-final in Miami. The 27-year-old is set to marry his fiancee Kim Sears in Dunblane on Saturday. Murray has lost nine out of his last 10 matches against the Serb.
Sebastian Vettel won the second race of the Formula One season in Malaysia. Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg finished second and third. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says there is 'no reason to panic' and will just keep calm and carry on. Hamilton is a three-time winner at the Shanghai International Circuit - including last year - whilst he has been on the podium on three other occasions.
Sebastian Vettel won the second race of the season with victory in Malaysia last month. Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg finished second and third respectively. Ferrari technical director James Allison believes Mercedes are likely to lead the way in China this weekend. Allison is not expecting back-to-back Ferrari wins this season .
Tom Croft has signed a new deal with Leicester despite his injury troubles. The England flanker suffered a dislocated shoulder in the Tigers' victory over Newcastle. Croft suffered a broken neck in 2012 and a knee injury last season. The 29-year-old has almost certainly been ruled out of the 2015 World Cup .
Lawrence Dallaglio believes poor performance of English clubs in Europe is a 'crisis' for French rugby rather than evidence of a gulf in class between the Aviva Premiership and Top 14. Saracens are the nation's solitary representative in the semi-finals after Bath, Northampton and Wasps tumbled out of the Champions Cup over the weekend. Most alarming of the defeats was Clermont's 37-5 rout of reigning Premiership champions and runaway leaders Saints, whose director of rugby Jim Mallinder admitted the result points to a chasm between the English and French leagues.
Glasgow Warriors have been placed on high alert after it was revealed Richie Gray could be sold. Gray has one year left on his contract but will be released if Castres are relegated. The 45-times capped second row was ruled out for the rest of the season in February after suffering an upper-arm injury in the Six Nations defeat by Wales. Bordeaux Begles, Racing Metro and Toulon all monitoring the situation.
Derbyshire wicketkeeper Tom Poynton has signed a new one-year contract extension. The 25-year-old missed the entire 2014 campaign due to leg injuries sustained in a road accident in which his father Keith died last April. The former England Under-19 international had to undergo an ankle operation but made his playing comeback during Derbyshire's pre-season tour of Abu Dhabi.
Rangers have promised to probe claims Mike Ashley has grabbed control of the club's badges. Reports emerged on social media suggesting the Newcastle United owner was now the official owner of the Light Blues trademarks - including the 'Ready' badge and mascot Broxi Bear. The Sports Direct tycoon had been given security over the icons and logos as part of the £5million loan handed to the previous Gers board in January. Dave King's new regime have promised a speedy investigation.
Cristiano Ronaldo was booked during Real Madrid's 2-0 win against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday. The Portuguese was booked after being brought down by Antonio Amaya inside the box. The Real Madrid star was set to miss Saturday's game with Eibar but his yellow card has now been rescinded. Ronaldo scored his 300th goal for Real Madrid in Wednesday's win over Rayo. Real currently sit second in La Liga behind leaders Barcelona .
Manchester United sit above Manchester City in the Premier League table for the first time since November 23, 2013 after having played the same number of games. The last time this had happened United sat sixth on 20 points, one ahead of then ninth-placed City after 11 games during the 2013-14 campaign. Manchester City lost 2-1 at Crystal Palace on Monday night and now trail United by a point ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford. United have only sat above City twice - in the post Sir Alex Ferguson era - having played same games. This occurred in August 2013 when City lost 3-2 at Cardiff thanks to Frazier Campbell's winner.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a hat-trick in Paris Saint-Germain's 4-1 win over Saint Etienne on Wednesday. The 33-year-old has scored 102 goals in less than three years in the French capital . The Swede has never played in the Premier League but is considered to be one of the finest strikers of his generation. Ibrahimovic has spent six years at Malmo, Ajax, Juventus, AC Milan, Ajax and PSG .
Sergio Aguero has scored six goals in derby meetings with Manchester United. The Argentine forward has hailed fellow South American Radamel Falcao ahead of Sunday's clash. Aguero believes United's Falcaos is one of the most gifted players in world football. Manchester City are fourth in the Premier League, nine points behind leaders Chelsea.
Lazio beat Napoli 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the final of the Coppa Italia. They will now face Juventus in the final on June 7. Senad Lulic scored the winner in Lazio's 2-1 victory over Napoli on Wednesday . Defender Mauricio captured the Lazio fans' celebrations using a selfie stick.
Real Madrid have won 80 per cent of their games when James Rodriguez is in the side. The 23-year-old has scored 13 goals and laid on 12 for his team-mates so far this season. AS focus on Real's appeal against Cristiano Ronaldo's yellow card for diving in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Rayo Vallecano. Tuttosport have an exclusive interview with Juventus striker Alvaro Morata. The Spanish international says he is not interested in a return to Real Madrid .
Chelsea beat Stoke City 2-1 in their Premier League clash on Saturday. Eden Hazard scored a penalty and set up Loic Remy's winner in west London. The Belgian international believes his side are seven points clear at the top of the table . Jose Mourinho has targeted five wins and one draw in the remaining eight games .
Bayern Munich beat Bayer Leverkusen 5-3 on penalties to progress to the German Cup semi-final. Pep Guardiola is concerned about the absence of Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben. Bayern have scored just one goal in their last three matches. The German champions host Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Saturday .
Hector Bellerin has been linked with a move back to former club Barcelona. The 20-year-old right back left the Catalan giants four years ago for the Premier League. The young Spaniard has impressed Arsene Wenger with his rapid rise this season. He scored his second goal for Arsenal in their 4-1 win against Liverpool on Saturday.
David Luiz posted an Instagram picture sporting a new hairdo in the style of a man bun on Wednesday. The PSG defender is out for at least four weeks after tearing a hamstring on Sunday. The 27-year-old suffered the injury in PSG's 3-2 win at Marseille on Sunday night. The Brazilian posted the picture with the caption: 'Parisien!'
The 2015 Indian Premier League begins on April 8 and runs until May 24. Eight teams will play a total of 60 games over almost seven weeks across 12 venues all round India. Chennai Super Kings are looking to win their third IPL title after back-to-back triumphs in 2010 and 2011. The final will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 24 . Yuvraj Singh's Delhi Daredevils have never won the tournament and never reached the final.
Aston Villa drew 3-3 with QPR in their Premier League clash at Villa Park on Tuesday. Christian Benteke scored a hat-trick to secure a vital point for Tim Sherwood's side. QPR's Charlie Austin scored his 17th Premier League goal of the season in the second half. Clint Hill scored his side's second goal and Matty Phillips provided an assist.
Tim Sherwood has branded Aston Villa’s stars ‘icing on the cake players’ ahead of their match with QPR. Sherwood believes his star names must dig deep to avert their Premier League relegation crisis. QPR will be without striker Eduardo Vargas on Tuesday evening after he was injured previously.
Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta and Abou Diaby all start for Arsenal Under 21s on Tuesday night. The Gunners take on Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium in a U21 Premier League clash. The trio have all been out of action since November with various injuries . The young Gunners beat Brentford development XI 4-0 in a friendly last week .
Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta and Abou Diaby set to feature for Arsenal Under 21s on Tuesday night. Steve Gatting's young Gunners take on Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium in a U21 Premier League clash. Teenage winger Serge Gnabry is also set to take part alongside a talented crop of youngsters, including Dan Crowley.
Liam Treadwell won the race on Venetia Williams-trained 100-1 shot Mon Mome in 2009. The ride on Monbeg Dude was available because Tom Scudamore and Paul Carberry have already got rides. Rugby Union star Mike Tindall co-owns the horse - his wife Zara Phillips has helped with schooling.
Alastair Cook insists he is 'refreshed' by this winter's enforced sabbatical at home on the farm. England captain has had precious little time for the remainder of this year to regain perspective. Cook has had a taste of what is to come in three Caribbean Tests this month and then a decidedly awkward assignment at home to New Zealand before England try this summer to regain the Ashes lost 5-0 under his captaincy in 2013-14 .
Kevin Pietersen has lashed out at Graham Gooch for commenting on his attempted England comeback. Gooch appeared on BBC Radio Five Live on Sunday morning and took a broadly supportive stance of Pietersen, who has re-signed for Surrey in an attempt to stage an unlikely Test return. The 34-year-old Pietersen wants to end his England absence that started after the 2013-14 Ashes whitewash.
Kevin Pietersen has re-signed for Surrey this summer in an attempt to win an unlikely England recall. The 34-year-old has not played in the LV= County Championship since 2013. Pietersen is set to start the season with the Brown Caps in the hope of turning the selectors' heads and reversing last year's controversial sacking. Incoming ECB chairman Colin Graves said domestic form would help .
Lyon star Nabil Fekir has been linked with a move to Manchester City this summer. The 21-year-old scored in Lyon's 3-1 win over Guingamp on Saturday. The Lyon frontman recently split with his agents after his family were reportedly disappointed with their insistence on pursuing a deal with the Premier League champions . The frontman's father Mohamed says he does not want his son to sit on the bench at City. He believes Arsenal would be the ideal destination for his son, rather than Man City .
Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 1-0 in their La Liga clash on Sunday evening. Jeremy Mathieu scored the only goal of the game in the 73rd minute to give Barcelona the lead. Fabian Orellana was shown a straight red card for throwing a lump of grass in Sergio Busquets' direction. The lump of turf struck the Barcelona midfielder in the neck during the incident. Real Madrid beat Granada 9-1 earlier in the day to move top of La Liga.
Manchester City have been limited to a net spend of £49million in the last two transfer windows. Manuel Pellegrini is hoping the restrictions will be lifted at the end of the season. The Premier League champions have only paid money for Fernando, Willie Caballero, Eliaquim Mangala, Wilfried Bony and Fernando in last two windows. The club have been heavily linked with a move for former Chelsea midfielder Kevin de Bruyne.
Chelsea beat Stoke City 2-1 in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. Diego Costa limped off with a hamstring injury shortly after coming on at the interval. Blues boss Jose Mourinho was happy to gamble with the striker's fitness. Eden Hazard scored and assisted in the same Premier League match for the seventh time. Cesc Fabregas opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half . Loic Remy put Chelsea back in front from the spot after a mistake from Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic.
Brittany Lincicome beat Stacy Lewis in a play-off to claim her second ANA Inspiration crown. The 29-year-old carded a brilliant eagle on the par-five 18th to record a closing 69 and move level with fellow American Lewis on nine under par. Former champion Lewis (70) could still have claimed the win herself when, playing in the final group, she had a chance to birdie the last but her effort from 10 feet sneaked past on the low side, sending the two friends into a play off.
Steve McClaren has been linked with a move to Newcastle at the end of the season. Derby want Burnley boss Sean Dyche to replace McClaren if he leaves this summer. Dyche has won admirers for his plain speaking and organising a competitive team. Derby's average home gate of 29,000 is 10,000 more than Burnley's at Turf Moor .
Liverpool are eight points behind Manchester United in fourth place in the Premier League. The Reds lost 4-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday to leave their top-four hopes in tatters. Jordan Henderson has urged his team not to give up on their Champions League hopes. The 24-year-old is targeting seven wins out of seven in the league and an immediate response at Blackburn.
Tim Sherwood and Chris Ramsey know their careers could be shaped by 90 minutes on Tuesday. QPR host Aston Villa at Villa Park in a match that could see them out of the bottom three. The pair worked together at Tottenham Hotspur and are good friends. Sherwood came close to the QPR job when Harry Redknapp resigned, but Paul Lambert was sacked in the same period and Aston Villa placed the call. Ramsey guided QPR to their first away Premier League victory this season at Sunderland.
Darren Bent has scored nine goals in 13 games for Derby since joining on loan in January. The 31-year-old has been out of favour at Aston Villa since Paul Lambert's sacking. The striker has been linked with a move back to Villa Park in the summer. But Bent says he is focusing on helping Derby get promoted to the Premier League .
Aston Villa host QPR in their Premier League clash on Tuesday night. Tim Sherwood admits he does not have the players to grind out results. Victory would move Villa five points clear of the drop zone but they will return to the bottom three if QPR win. Sherwood faces his friend and former Tottenham assistant, Chris Ramsey, for the first time since they both left Spurs last summer .
Sean Dyche has been linked with a move away from Burnley. The Clarets boss has been tipped to replace Steve McClaren at Derby County. Dyche insists he is enjoying life at Turf Moor and is not looking further afield. The Burnley boss is a big fan of Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and cannot understand why some fans are calling for his head.
Chelsea face QPR at Loftus Road in the Premier League on Sunday. John Terry was caught up in a race controversy with Anton Ferdinand in 2011. Terry was cleared in court of racially abusing Ferdinand but was banned and fined by the FA. Terry's former England team-mate Gary Cahill says he will be 'thick-skinned'
Clint Hill scored his first Premier League goal in QPR's 3-3 draw at Aston Villa on Tuesday. Chris Ramsey's side remain two points adrift of safety in the Premier League table. Christian Benteke scored a hat-trick to keep Villa above water in the relegation struggle. Hill believes other teams will be worried about QPR if they keep their heads.
Chris Ramsey believes Tim Sherwood will keep Aston Villa in the Premier League. The pair worked together at Tottenham for four years and live within 10 minutes of each other. QPR beat West Brom 4-1 at the Hawthorns on Saturday to move above Villa on goal difference. Ramsey says if he 'was a betting man, which we're not allowed to do, I would be putting a bet on him keeping them up'
QPR drew 3-3 with Aston Villa after Christian Benteke scored a hat-trick at Villa Park. Tony Fernandes was watching the game from afar on his iPhone away from the game. The QPR chairman spoke of his despair after his team twice threw away a lead. Fernandes also praised the character of Clint Hill and Chris Ramsey .
Nemanja Matic and Cesc Fabregas are just one booking away from a two-game ban. The pair would miss games against Arsenal and Manchester United if shown a yellow card. But Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is unwilling to look beyond Sunday's London derby at Loftus Road. The Blues host Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League on Sunday .
The 20-year-old right back is on a season-long loan at Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem from Chelsea. Wallace was questioned by police on 'suspicion of a sexual offence' but has been released without charge . The Brazilian defender has been loaned out to Fluminense and Inter Milan since signing for Chelsea in January 2013 .
Bournemouth, Norwich, Watford, Middlesbrough, Derby, Wolves, Brentford, Ipswich and Ipswich are all in contention for promotion to the Premier League next season. Eight of the eight have a chance of claiming one of the two automatic promotion places, even with just five games left to play of the regular season. The play-offs are notoriously hard to call but surely even more so this season given the fine margins that separate this year's promotion-chasing crop.
The 161st Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race will take place on Saturday. The women's crews will battle the same Thames course as the men, who will follow an hour later. The first women to race were jeered by male spectators 88 years ago . Clare Balding gave up her regular stint on Channel 4’s Grand National coverage to present the event.
The Oxford University Women's Boat Race team were rescued from the Thames by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) on Wednesday. Crew members from the Chiswick RNLI station came to the assistance of the Oxford crew and their cox. The conditions were caused by strong wind against the tide creating three successive waves that poured over the boat's riggers, 'creating an influx of water'
Wasps will appeal against the three-week ban handed to Nathan Hughes for knocking out George North. The club say the incident was an accident and no foul play had occurred. The hearing is scheduled to be held next Friday and Hughes can not be reprieved in time to face Toulon this weekend .
George North has been ordered by a neurologist to take at least one month off after suffering his third concussion in four months playing for Northampton last week. The Wales and Lions wing will be reassessed at the end of April and could face an even longer spell on the sidelines if specialist consultants are not convinced that he is ready to return to action. North was knocked out following a collision with the knee of Nathan Hughes.
Northampton have ruled out winger George North for the game against Clermont Auvergne on Saturday. The 22-year-old was knocked unconscious when struck by Nathan Hughes's knee last Friday night. Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder says North will see a neurosurgeon. Mallinder said: 'We won't play him at the weekend. Clearly he had a nasty knock. It was unfortunate' .
Tom Lineham scored two interception tries in an eye-catching hat-trick as Hull FC beat Widnes 22-8. The 22-year-old winger showed good opportunism and no little speed on two occasions to pluck passes out of the air and race over 90 metres to add to his early opener. Jamie Shaul went over late on to make sure of the two competition points for Hull. Kevin Brown and Patrick Ah Van scored tries for Widnes.
Leeds Rhinos beat Castleford Tigers 26-12 at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle on Good Friday. Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield sat out during the week he announced he was switching codes. Joel Moon scored his first try of the season for the Rhinos. Ryan Hall was sent to the sin-bin for the first time in his career in a frenetic opening. Adam Cuthbertson then crossed for a try his performance deserved.
Jacob Fairbank fractured his ankle and suffered ligament damage while on loan at Halifax. The 25-year-old was injured in Halifax's victory over Hunslet on Easter Monday. Huddersfield Giants managing director Richard Thewlis said it is 'too early to put a time frame on his return'
Jonathan Trott looks set to open the batting with Alastair Cook in Antigua in the first Test next week. England completed four days of uncompetitive warm-up action in Basseterre on Thursday. Trott failed twice with the bat as he was dropped twice by team-mate Jimmy Anderson. England will leave St Kitts and head to Antiguan for first Test against West Indies on Monday.
Ben Stokes praises Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott after England's tour match in St Kitts. Stokes took three for 10 in an impressive spell with the ball as England dominated the day. The all-rounder described his captain Cook as one of the best players in the world after his return to form.
Cricket legend Richie Benaud, 84, died on Friday after a long battle with skin cancer. He revealed last year that he had skin cancers on his forehead and the top of his head. The cricket legend said he believed the cancers were caused by playing cricket in the sun without a hat or sunscreen. Benaud said he had never worn head gear as a young player because he had been influence by legendary all rounder Keith Miller. 'When I was a kid we never ever wore a cap,' Benaud told the Nine Network last year. 'I wish I had. You live and learn as you go along,' he said .
Chelsea beat Stoke 2-1 in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Loic Remy scored the winner after Diego Costa was forced off injured in the first half. Jose Mourinho has praised the professionalism and scoring ability of Remy. The Chelsea boss said he loves 'easy goals' from strikers like Remy. Mourinho also praised the striker's contribution in Chelsea's 3-2 win against Hull.
Cameron Thomas Philp graffitied and spat on the side of a police forensics van in 2013. He fronted Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday and pleaded guilty to wilful damage of police property. He was fined $300 but avoided a conviction. Mr Philp claimed he had no recollection of vandalising the car and that it was out of character.
Former Olympic gymnast, Louis Smith, MBE, is a Strictly Come Dancing champion. The 25-year-old has been dating TOWIE's Lucy Mecklenburgh since December last year. The pair have posted a string of topless selfies on Instagram. 'I’m just sharing my physique,' the athlete said of his snaps.
Cressida Bonas, 26, says she is more than happy being single following split from Prince Harry. Says: 'I’m a strong, independent woman' in interview to promote role as Mulberry's new muse. Miss Bonas dated Prince Harry for two years until last April when they broke up. The pair split over a disagreement about the costs of attending Harry’s friend Guy Pelly's wedding in America.
Will Stack, 22, a U.S. Army National Guardsman, was pulled over by a 'Caucasian officer' in South Carolina. He says he was stopped for 'improper use of the median' but was given a warning. In the video, which has gone viral on social media, he says: 'Just because you're a cop doesn't mean you're bad' He adds: 'This world really needs to stop putting labels on people and things and see them as who they are'
Kevin Pietersen believes Michael Vaughan is the right man to lead England Cricket. The former team-mate believes he will 'change the brand of cricket currently being played' Pietersen and Vaughan were England team-mates before Pietersen was axed by the ECB. The ECB board met at Lord's on Thursday, but there was no official word on the recruitment process.
Kevin Pietersen is gearing up for his first county championship action since June 2013. Surrey paceman Chris Tremlett believes Paul Downton's departure opens the door for Pietersen's return. The 34-year-old has not played for England since England's disastrous Ashes Tour in 2013. Pietersen cancelled his Indian Premier League contract to play domestic cricket for Surrey.
Alec Stewart has expressed his interest in becoming the new Director of England Cricket. The former wicketkeeper-batsman played in 133 Tests for England and is currently director of cricket at Surrey. The early bookies’ favourite for the post is Michael Vaughan, the former England captain who is close to incoming ECB chairman Colin Graves. Stewart said: ‘When England come calling, you shouldn’t say no’.
Tottenham are confident Kyle Walker has not broken his foot following a scan on Tuesday. The 24-year-old suffered the injury during the 0-0 draw with Burnley on Sunday. Walker sustained the injury after a heavy collision with Kieran Trippier at Turf Moor. The England defender has been provided with a protective boot to ensure no further damage is caused .
Arsene Wenger won the Premier League Manager of the Month award for March. The Arsenal boss has won 14 of the gongs since he took charge of the Gunners in 1998. Sir Alex Ferguson won 27 monthly prizes in all, including 10 at Manchester United. Jose Mourinho has won the prize three times, but not as many as former Wimbledon boss Joe Kinnear.
Francis Coquelin has thrived since returning from loan at Charlton earlier in the season. The 23-year-old is determined to prove himself at Arsenal and hold down his place in the starting XI. The Frenchman is not shy of putting in a robust challenge on opponents as he adds steel to Arsenal's midfield. The Gunners take on Liverpool at the Emirates on Saturday in a pivotal clash.
Chris Ramsey has lost six out of seven games in charge of Queens Park Rangers. Tim Sherwood will move for Ramsey if he leaves QPR in the summer. The pair forged a close bond during their time together at Tottenham. Sherwood also wishes Darren Bent was still at Villa Park for the season climax .
Jeanetta Riley, 35, a mother-of-three daughters was killed last July after she brandished a knife at two cops outside of a hospital in Sandpoint on the evening of July 8, 2014. The troubled Native American woman, who was addicted to meth and alcohol, had been taken to the hospital by her husband, 44-year-old Shane, following threats she made to kill herself. While parked outside of the emergency room of Bonner General Hospital, she pulled a knife from under the car seat featuring a three-and-a-half-inch blade, and was confronted by police before she was shot and killed. Officers Michael Valenzuela, 27 and Skyler
Dina Talaat put on a spectacular show at the opening ceremony of the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) Ordinary General Assembly in Cairo. But delegates from the country including Khaled Abdel Aziz stayed in an adjoining hall inside the hotel until the end of the performance, it was claimed. A video of the two-minute clip shows her wearing a green and silver outfit as she shakes her belly .
Georgina Rojas-Medina, 41, was shot and killed by her common-law husband, Gerardo Tovar, 44, who then turned the gun on himself, according to police in Tulare, California. Neighbors say they were alerted to the bodies by the couple’s 4-year-old daughter just after midnight on Saturday. The couple had been together for 13 years and had three children together.
Todd Phillips, a front-outside tire changer for Dayle Coyne Racing, was injuried when he was struck by the car of Francesco Dracone, who had come in on Lap 25 for tires and fuel. Dracone spun while exiting his put box, clipping Phillips' leg. Phillips was taken to the infield care center for treatment where he has received stitches for a cut on his leg and has been released.
Dr Seuss fans flock to Alaska to visit this 12-cabin-high structure that looks like one of his illustrations. It was once a two-story home, built after a forest fire swept the valley clean of trees. The owner wanted to be able to see the idyllic valley over the tall trees around their cabin. Now it teeters at an impressive 12 storys high.
Children who share iPads in class do much better in early literacy tests than those who don’t, researchers claim. Courtney Blackwell, at Northwestern University in the US, worked with 352 students. Shared iPad students scored around 30 points higher in a test than students who used device on their own and non-iPad users.
John Axford has been placed on the family medical emergency list by the Colorado Rockies. His son Jameson, 2, was bitten twice by a rattlesnake last month and requires more treatment. Axford said the toes of 2-year-old Jameson 'look fine,' but doctors are trying to improve mobility as they combat infection. Jameson will board an emergency medical flight on Monday to Denver for more treatment .
Four-seater Cessna 172 crash-landed on Autobahn 28 near Hatten, Oldenburg, on Sunday afternoon. The male pilot was killed in the crash, and three passengers were taken to hospital. One man, believed to have been co-piloting the plane, is in a 'serious condition' The cause of the crash is yet unclear, and police are expected to launch an investigation.
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has slammed UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations. The Premier League champions were last year deemed to have breached FFP regulations, before being fined £50million and ordered to operate with a £49m transfer kitty this season. City are debt-free, mainly thanks to the vast wealth of owner Sheikh Mansour’s heavy personal investment. Manchester United were able to splash out £150m on new talent in the summer, despite being in the region of £400m in the red.
Secret cameras at an east London boozer picked up no mention of football in 70 hours of footage. One man in the Lord Nelson pub was heard telling his friends how he realised he was gay while dating a married woman. Three middle-aged men talked openly about erectile dysfunction and another spoke about his fears about having a kidney transplant. The Secret Life of the Pub will be shown on Channel 4 on Thursday .
Lewis Moody, Danny Grewcock and Josh Lewsey said they felt nothing more than a jolt. Poor visibility at the makeshift 800m strip beside Camp Barneo first caused an aborted landing. The experienced pilots were then forced to break harder than usual when a crack appeared on an ice floe near the runway. But the stars played down reports of a near miss as they celebrated a safe return from their epic endeavour.
Richie Benaud died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his wife Daphne and family on Friday. The cricket commentator had been receiving radiation treatment for skin cancer since November when he was admitted to a Sydney hospice on Thursday. Prime Minister Tony Abbott offered his family a state funeral, calling Benaud's death the 'greatest loss for cricket since the loss of Don Bradman' The private service for Benaud, who died on Friday aged 84, will take place this week, News Corp reported.
Manchester City beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League derby at Old Trafford. Sergio Aguero opened the scoring after just eight hours and 39 minutes. Michael Carrick came off as a precaution with a tight calf in the second half. James Milner threw an energy pouch to the floor in frustration after being substituted.
Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-2 in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Sergio Aguero opened the scoring for City but Ashley Young, Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata and Chris Smalling all struck before Aguero's second to all-but end the champions' Premier League title hopes. The big win inspired a series of viral images which tended to pick fun at City's expense.
Hibernian beat Hearts 2-0 in the Edinburgh derby to stay second in the Championship. Alan Stubbs' side remain level on points with Rangers, who have a game in hand. Jason Cummings and Farid El Alagui scored in the second half to put Hearts' promotion party on hold. Stubbs said his players had answered those who asked if they had the bottle to win.
Diane Blankenship, 45, has been charged with unlawful sexual activity and lewd battery. Allegedly had sex with a 14-year-old boy in the backseat of her vehicle in December last year. In a later incident, she allegedly had sex at a 17- year-old student's house before school. She has been placed on administrative leave from Dayspring Academy in Tampa, Florida.
Police were forced to use capsicum spray on partygoers after the crowd became violent. One officer had to have a piece of glass removed from his head after being hit by a bottle. A 26-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly assaulted an officer. Police are investigating whether the party was advertised on social media .
Four men have been caught on CCTV robbing a service station in Tecomba, Melbourne. The men filled a doona cover with $38,000 worth of cigarettes but failed to get the loot in the boot. They decided to drag it alongside the car instead and lost about a third of their stash. They are wanted by Victoria Police for a series of break-ins on at least five different establishments in the area.
Melbourne woman Clare Verrall, 31, was randomly attacked while walking her dog on Wednesday night. She was just a few streets away from her home in Prahran with her french bulldog Dutchy when a man jumped out from an apartment complex and attacked her. The 31-year-old kneed the man in the groin and kicked him twice in the kidneys before she fled. Victoria Police have released an image of the man they believe to be a suspect, who has a distinctive neck tattoo .
The 65-year-old was named as the recipient on Saturday in recognition of his 45 years chronicling conflicts around the world. The jury recognised Gittoes 'for his courage to witness and confront violence in the war zones of the world' and for 'enlisting the arts to subdue aggression' . He will receive the prize at a November ceremony in Sydney .
Troy Slezak from Huntington Beach, California, filmed his seven-month-old daughter Stella playing with the giant pooch on the living room floor at home. Footage shows the duo rolling around together and even stopping for nose rubs. At one point Stella places one hand by Boo's mouth - but the friendly dog doesn't bite and calmly gives the tot a loving lick back.
The video was filmed at the Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch, New Zealand. It shows the lions interacting with the visitors who stand inside a metal cage attached to a car. The people inside can be seen recording the many lions from their phones. The lions are fed directly through the metal bars, while others receive meat dropped from the back of the cage.
The crash occurred at Moorabin Airport, near Melbourne, shortly before noon on Saturday. It is believed one of the planes had issued a may-day warning and attempted to make an emergency landing when it smashed into the other plane, which was idling on the runway. Both pilots involved in the crash were students. Ambulance Victoria confirmed three people were injured in the incident.
Chelsea travel to Loftus Road to face QPR in the west London derby on Sunday. Jose Mourinho is set to start Ramires and Nemanja Matic in the heart of midfield. Oscar has failed to complete 90 minutes in any of Chelsea's last 11 games . Chelsea are four points clear of Arsenal with two games in hand ahead of the game .
Sebastian Vettel won the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang, ending his own 20-race drought. The four-time world champion returned to a hero's welcome at the team's factory at Maranello last week. The win allowed Ferrari to revive a tradition not seen at their base for almost two years since their previous triumph in May 2013 at the Spanish Grand Prix courtesy of Fernando Alonso. Vettel is determined to ensure the return of a long-standing ritual is not a one-off.
Police arrested David Powell after the pensioner's body was discovered at her home in Stoke-on-Trent. The body has not yet been formally identified but is understood to be his mother Celilia Powell. The 73-year-old is due to appear before magistrates at Newcastle-under-Lyme today.
Dave Doggett, chairman of League Two outfit Cambridge United, has warned of a new breed of hooliganism. He believes groups of up to 10 men - aged in their 50s and 60s - are trying to relive the 1980s by arranging fights with rivals prior to games. He said violence at matches has increased recently as older men return to watching their team play in their retirement and fears there is a danger that they will try to encourage younger fans to join their 'gangs'
Thousands of female race-goers turned out for Ladies' Day at Aintree on Saturday. The event has long been a highlight of the racing calender - and the ladies of Liverpool certainly didn't disappoint. Many opted for outfits that wouldn't have been out of place at a wedding - whether as part of the bridal party or as the bride herself .
Alassan Gobitaca, known as Al the Jumper, is a Swedish Guinness World Record holder. He has jumped over everything from a Lamborghini travelling at a speed of 80mph to a pair of moving motorbikes. In the clip, which features on interactive TV show World’s Most Talented, he is recorded successfully completing the jump.
Russian SU-27 Flanker 'aggressively' cut into U.S. RC-135U plane's path over Poland, Pentagon claims. Pentagon officials have slammed the move as 'unprofessional' and 'unsafe' Russia has rubbished claims it was a deliberate and aggressive interception.
LA Galaxy beat Seattle Sounders 1-0 to move off the foot of the Western Conference in Major League Soccer. Striker Alan Gordon opened the scoring with just his second goal of the season in the first half. Robbie Keane and Clint Dempsey were both left out of the Galaxy side through injury .
Eden Hazard reached 100 Premier League appearances for Chelsea against QPR on Sunday. The Belgian has 35 goals and 25 assists in his 100th Premier League game for the Blues. Graeme Souness believes Hazard is reaching the incredible standards of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with his ‘dancing feet’, says Sky Sports pundit.
Jordan Spieth is five shots clear at the half-way stage of the Masters after two rounds. The 21-year-old American tees off his third round at 7:55pm local time (7:55 BST) on Saturday. Justin Rose and Paul Casey will tee off at 2:45pm and 2:35pm respectively. Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods will be out earlier in the day as they bid to make up ground on their 12-shot deficit to Spieth.
Aljaz Bedene has won his first match since becoming a British citizen in Casablanca Open qualifying. The Slovenian-born 25-year-old beat Maxime Chazal of France 6-3 6-2 on the clay in Morocco. Bedene will now face either Michael Linzer of Austria or Maxime Texeira in the next round.
Lewis Hamilton was fastest in first practice ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix . The Mercedes driver finished 0.541secs clear of team-mate Nico Rosberg in Shanghai . Sebastian Vettel was a further half-a-second adrift at 1:40.157secs, with Kimi Raikkonen 1.6secs behind. Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa completed the top 10, 2.27secs adrift of Hamilton .
Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves visited the Red Bull factory in Milton Keynes with Sky Sports F1. The 50-year-old grilled chief technical officer Adrian Newey and checked out pitstops. The Matrix actor said Formula One is similar to the film business in many ways. He said: 'There's something great and human about it, everyone coming together'
Fernando Alonso says he will retire from Formula One once his deal with McLaren-Honda comes to an end. The Spaniard says McLaren will be his last team and he will barely take a backward glance. The 33-year-old won the world championship with Renault in 2005 and 2007 . McLaren have struggled for pace and reliability during the 2015 season .
Sergio Perez fears 'a very painful year' lies ahead if Force India's upgraded car proves a dud. The Mexican finished 10th in the Australian Grand Prix and 13th in Malaysia. Force India are hoping to make a 'big step forward' with their June upgrade .
Daniel Ricciardo practices with martial artist at Guyi Garden ahead of Chinese Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver is hoping to kick-start his season ahead of this weekend's race. Red Bull have had a slow start to the season after finishing sixth in Australia and 10th in Malaysia. The 25-year-old will be hoping to improve on his sixth place finish in Australia .
AP McCoy rode Jezki to victory in the Grade One Aintree Hurdle on Thursday afternoon. Ruby Walsh's Arctic Fire took a tumble at the final hurdle at the Grand National Festival. McCoy was eventually able to coast to the finish with a wide margin of victory after the fall. McCoy will ride Shutthefrontdoor in the Crabbie's Grand National on Saturday.
Saracens beat Racing Metro 12-11 in last Sunday's European Champions Cup quarter-final. Jacques Burger is alleged to have struck Racing scrum-half Maxime Machenaud. The 31-year-old will face a disciplinary hearing on Thursday. World Rugby's low end punishment for such an offence is a two-week ban .
Tim Swiel will return to Harlequins next season on a full-time contract. The 21-year-old spent four months on loan with Quins earlier this season. Swiel made 10 appearances during his loan spell at the club . The fly-half will now return to the Durban-based Sharks in South Africa .
Charlie Hemphrey is the first Englishman to hit a Sheffield Shield hundred since John Hampshire for Tasmania in 1978. The 25-year-old moved to Brisbane 18 months ago to pursue his dream of playing first-class cricket in Australia. The former Folkestone grammar school pupil suffered habitual rejection in his attempts to breakthrough into the English system . He made his second XI debut for Kent when he was 15 years old. He has now secured a professional contract with Queensland.
Shai Hope and Carlos Brathwaite included in 14-man squad for first Test against England. The West Indies have cut six names from their first training camp under new coach Phil Simmons. Sheldon Cottrell, Miguel Cummins, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Leon Johnson and Veerasammy Permaul have all been stood down for the opening game of the three-match series that starts in Antigua on Monday. Denesh Ramdin will continue to skipper the side, with Kraigg BrathWAite as deputy.
Steven Finn believes pace does not matter in his quest to break back into England's Test squad. The Middlesex seamer admits he finds it 'baffling' he faces criticism for not hitting the 90mph mark. The 26-year-old was one of the few pluses of England's dismal World Cup run. Finn was sent home midway through England's disastrous Ashes tour last year .
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been convicted of the 2013 bombing of the Boston Marathon. A federal jury found Tsarnaev guilty on Wednesday over the terror attack that killed three people and wounded more than 260. The jury will now decide whether the 21-year-old former student should be sentenced to death or receive life in prison. Tsarnaev's conviction was widely expected, given his lawyer's startling admission during opening statements that he took part in the bombing.
Sir Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thomas avoided being caught up in a major crash in the final kilometre of Scheldeprijs on Wednesday. But their Team Sky team-mate Elia Viviani was not so fortunate. The Italian hit the barriers in a crash which sent around 50 riders to the ground. Wiggins and Thomas were part of a strong Team Sky line-up in the race .
Tim Sherwood has warned Tottenham Hotspur to keep pace with Harry Kane's rapid rise. The former Spurs boss believes the England striker might one day be too big for the club. Kane has scored 29 goals in all competitions for Spurs so far this season. Sherwood believes Christian Benteke and Gabby Agbonlahor will keep out the 21-year-old .
Sunderland host Crystal Palace at the Stadium of Light (Saturday, 3pm) Sebastian Larsson is suspended for Sunderland after reaching 10 bookings in 1-0 win over Newcastle. Jack Rodwell will return to the Black Cats squad after a hamstring problem. Wes Brown and Emanuele Giaccherini are still missing for Sunderland. Crystal Palace midfielder Joe Ledley will be given every opportunity to prove his fitness. Mile Jedinak is likely to return after his four-match suspension if Ledley does not make it .
Jonas Gutierrez will trigger contract extension at Newcastle if he starts the remaining seven matches. The 31-year-old was the only United player to emerge with any credit in the wake of last weekend’s 1-0 defeat at Sunderland. The Argentine has said he will never forgive Newcastle for their handling of his illness after he was told to find a new club when he first returned from treatment in December, 2013.
Sam Allardyce wants West Ham to qualify for the Europa League via Fair Play. The Hammers currently sit first in the Premier League Fair Play table with 999 points. The top three nations in UEFA's rankings qualify for competition. England currently sit third behind the Republic of Ireland and Netherlands in the rankings.
Queen of the South beat Rangers 3-0 at Palmerston Park on Thursday night. Derek Lyle, Gavin Reilly and a Lee Wallace own goal gave the hosts a massive boost. Rangers boss Stuart McCall has urged his players to bounce back in Sunday's home game against Raith Rovers.
Barcelona travel to face Sevilla in La Liga on Saturday as they look to extend their lead at the top of the table. Barcelona are currently four points clear with Real Madrid lagging behind in second place. Neymar shows his footballing brain never stops as he shows off an array of skills out of hours on Instagram. The former Santos man uses his quick feet to juggle the ball as a friend records his antics.
Manchester City host Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon. United sit above City in the Premier League table for the first time since November 2013. The last time United won a derby at home was in 2011 when Wayne Rooney scored a spectacular overhead kick. Manuel Pellegrini has branded the last three months of their season as 'garbage' due to poor form. The Chilean wants City to flex their financial muscle in the transfer market to bolster their squad .
Manchester City host Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. Manuel Pellegrini is braced for a ferocious derby clash at Old Trafford. City have fallen behind their arch-rivals in the table after a dramatic slump in fortunes. The Premier League champions lost 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace on Monday. City are currently fourth in the league table, one point behind United.
Bastia president Pierre-Marie Geronimi has called for French League president Frederic Thiriez to step down. PSG beat Bastia 4-0 in the League Cup final at the Stade de France on Saturday. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice and Edinson Cavani netted twice as PSG won their fifth League Cup. Bastia lost their fifth French Cup final in a row after the defeat .
Vincent Nogueira scored in stoppage time and Philadelphia beat New York City FC 2-1 for the Union's first Major League Soccer victory of the season on Saturday. Former Spain international David Villa equalized in the 55th minute for City, reacting first to a rebound off debutant goalkeeper John McCarthy to tap the ball into an empty net. Sanna Nyassi scored in the 75th minute as San Jose beat MLS-leading Vancouver in a tempestuous match that saw both teams finish with 10 men.
Lazio beat Napoli 1-0 on Wednesday to reach their eighth Coppa Italia final. Senad Lulic's late goal gave Lazio a 2-1 aggregate win and set up a meeting with Juventus in the final on June 7 in Rome. The Biancoceleste are riding a seven-game winning streak in Serie A and won 3-1 at Cagliari last weekend. The top three sides at the end of the season will qualify for the Champions League.
Palermo have not won away from home since November 2 when they beat AC Milan 2-0. The Sicilian side are in 11th place in Serie A and have picked up just two points in their last six games. Udinese are 13th in the standings and one point adrift of Palermo. The hosts must overcome the absence of defender Ivan Piris and midfielder Giampiero Pinzi .
Glenn Murray put Crystal Palace 1-0 up against Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Monday night. The Cumbrian striker has scored five goals in his last five games for the Eagles. The 31-year-old has the fifth-best goals-per-minute ratio in Europe's top five leagues. Murray's speed of thought is rapid and you will struggle to find a frontman in the land with a better ability to win the ball in the air, bring others in to play and generally unsettle defenders.
Glenn Murray opened the scoring for Crystal Palace in the 35th minute. Yaya Toure pulled one back for Manchester City before Jason Puncheon doubled Palace's lead. City are now nine points adrift of leaders Chelsea after losing 2-1 at Selhurst Park. Manuel Pellegrini's side now have 19 points from 10 games, nine behind Chelsea.
Real Madrid host Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Wednesday night. Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals in Real Madrid's 9-1 win over Granada on Sunday. Carlo Ancelotti will have both Isco and James Rodriguez available for the first time in two months. Real are four points behind leaders Barcelona in the race for the La Liga title .
Real Madrid face city rivals Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Fernando Hierro believes that Real Madrid can win the competition for a second year in a row. The Real Madrid assistant coach believes the current squad can go on a successful European run like they did in the late 1990s and early 2000s .
Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals as Real Madrid beat Granada 9-1 on Sunday to keep their title hopes alive. The Real Madrid star was splashed across every Spanish sports paper on Monday. The front page of AS featured a beaming Ronaldo with 'Cristian' listed five times. Barcelona defeated Celta Vigo 1-0 courtesy of Jeremy Mathieu's diving header.
Gareth Bale opened the scoring in Real Madrid's 9-1 win against Granada at the Bernabeu. The Welsh winger was in fine form for his country during the international break, scoring twice and assisting another in an impressive win over Israel. The 25-year-old took to Twitter after the victory to show off his sunny Sunday supper following the win. Bale Tweeted: ‘Unbelievable result this afternoon, great team performance. Now for a BBQ’.
West Ham have picked up just 11 points in the Premier League since the turn of the year. David Sullivan admitted the last 12 games have been 'exceedingly disappointing' West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has told Sullivan not to judge his side on their form in 2015 alone. The Hammers have already beaten last year's total by two points with seven games to spare.
Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday (4pm kick-off) Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is doubtful for Sunday's derby with a hamstring injury. Manchester United have Chris Smalling back in contention after illness but Luke Shaw will not feature after hamstring injury and Jonny Evans is banned. Robin Van Persie will not be risked after ankle trouble, while Andreas Pereira is on Brazil Under 20 duty.
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling visited his old club Maidstone United in Kent. The 25-year-old was named national judo champion for his age group as a teen. Smalling joined United from Fulham in 2008 after a string of impressive performances. The England international will be hoping to make Louis van Gaal's starting line up against Manchester City this weekend .
Manchester United host Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. Marouane Fellaini was jeered by fans and pundits in 3-0 loss to City last season. Louis van Gaal has been impressed with the midfielder's ability in defence and attack. The Belgian has scored three goals in United's revival and also scored three times for his country in recent Euro 2016 qualifiers .
Wayne Rooney has listed his five most memorable moments of the Manchester derby. Manchester United host rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday. The two sides are locked in a battle with Arsenal for the second automatic Champions League qualification place . Rooney's overhead kick cemented his place in United folklore when it flew into the top corner past Joe Hart in February 2011 .
Queens Park Rangers host Chelsea at Loftus Road (Sunday, 1.30pm) QPR will not welcome back any of their injured players in time to face west London rivals Chelsea. Defender Richard Dunne (knee) is close to a return but will not be considered. Rio Ferdinand also absent for the west London derby with an unspecified knock. Chelsea without Diego Costa for Sunday's clash following hamstring injury. Cesc Fabregas will play with a mask to protect his broken nose and will start alongside Nemanja Matic.
Chelsea are seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with eight games to play. Jose Mourinho's side face QPR at Loftus Road on Sunday in their final game of the season . The Blues have led or shared the lead since the opening round of fixtures. Mourinho has praised his side's consistency, with a hint of caution .
Chris Ramsey believes Sunday's west London derby is more crucial to QPR than it is to Chelsea. Jose Mourinho's Blues visit Loftus Road looking for a win that will maintain their position as firm favourites to claim the Premier League crown. QPR need the points in their own battle to avoid dropping out of the division all together. The Rs could start Sunday's derby just one point off the foot of the table despite taking four points from their previous two fixtures .
Kaka posted a picture of himself working on his strength and balance in the gym on Instagram. The Brazilian has not scored since scoring in the first game of the season against New York City FC. Orlando City face Portland Timbers at Providence Park on Sunday . The former AC Milan midfielder has not found the back of the net since the start of last season .
Bristol City drew 1-1 with Preston North End on Saturday to stay top of League One. Steve Cotterill's side are eight points clear of Preston at the top of the table. The Robins travel to Bradford on Tuesday looking to seal promotion. Preston remain in pole position to join them in the second tier.
Bristol City beat Swindon Town 3-0 in the local derby at Ashton Gate on Tuesday night. Kieran Agard, Joe Bryan and Aaron Wilbraham scored the goals for the home side. Yaser Kasim and Raphael Branco were both booked and will serve suspensions . The result leaves Steve Cotterill just two more wins away from promotion to the Championship .
Malky Mackay was sacked as Wigan manager on Monday after a 2-0 loss to Derby County. The Latics are eight points adrift of safety with just five games to go in the season. Wigan chairman David Sharpe is confident he has made the right choice in Gary Caldwell. The 32-year-old is the Football League's youngest manager at 32 years of age. Caldwell will be in charge at the DW Stadium next season, regardless of division.
Jason Cummings and Farid El Alagui scored as Hibernian beat Hearts 2-0 in the Edinburgh derby. The Leith side are now second in the Scottish Championship table after the win. Cummings opened the scoring after 30 minutes with a close-range finish from three yards . Hibs sealed the win in the first minute of injury time with a cool finish in injury time .
Dani Alves has been unable to agree a new deal with the Catalan club and will leave this summer. The 31-year-old has been linked with Manchester United and Manchester City . Alves's agent and ex-wife Dinorah Santana confirmed that the right-back had rejected a three-year deal. The Brazilian has two offers on the table at the moment, but has not yet been approached by PSG .
Dani Alves has been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp all season. The full-back's contract expires in the summer with Manchester United and Liverpool interested. The 31-year-old's agent, Dinorah Santana, has revealed there is a deal on the table for a new deal.
Norway's Alexander Kristoff won the Tour of Flanders in a sprint finish with Niki Terpstra. Team Sky's Geraint Thomas finished 14th after struggling to close the gap on the likes of Kristoff. Sir Bradley Wiggins was one of a number of riders to hit the deck during the race when he crashed in the middle of the peloton while trying to negotiate a tight left-hand turn .
Glenn Murray has scored five goals in five games since returning from a serious knee injury. The Crystal Palace striker missed the majority of last season after rupturing a cruciate knee ligament. The 31-year-old has scored the best goals-per-minute ratio of anyone in the top-flight. Alan Pardew believes Murray's aerial ability is down to being fitted with a new knee.
Dashem Tesfamichael, 30, was filmed partying with other inmates at Coldingley prison in Surrey. He was caught on camera drinking illegal alcohol and dancing to explicit rap music in 50-second clip. Prison officers reportedly turned a blind eye to the partying, which happened in run-up to Christmas. The video was captured on a banned mobile phone and shared with friends on WhatsApp. Ministry of Justice launched an internal investigation at the Category C prison.
Pensioners are seven times more likely to develop serious skin cancer today than 40 years ago. Men aged 65 and over are ten times morelikely to be diagnosed with malignant melanoma than their parents' generation. Older women are about five times more Likely to develop this disease than in mid-1970s. Around 5,700 pensioners are now diagnosed with melanoma each year in the UK. In 1975 just 7.9 per 100,000 were diagnosed - a seven-fold increase.
Retired engineer Dave Tyler built his own observatory in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire in 1977. The 72-year-old uses powerful telescopes to observe and photograph the solar system. The amateur snapper is able to capture sunspots, solar prominences, coronal loops and solar flares.
The Jungfrau railway is the highest railway in Europe and runs from Kleine Scheidegg to Jungraujoch in Switzerland. The 9km long electrified track was built into the Eiger and Mönch mountains in 1912 and has five stations. The video shows the train hurtling down the track like a bobsleigh before arriving at the station.
A monkey was captured on camera snatching a banana from a female tourist in the Thai town of Kanchanaburi. When the woman gets too close to the monkey, the primate gives her a slap. The video was filmed by Maja and Diano, a married couple who travel the world.
Steve Harmison has led Ashington AFC to seven wins on the spin. The 36-year-old is a boyhood Newcastle fan and is doing well with the non-league side. Harmison took 226 Test wickets for England between 2002 and 2009. The former England skipper played for the club as a teenager .
Manchester United are currently third in the Premier League table, eight points ahead of Liverpool. Louis van Gaal's side beat Aston Villa 3-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday to move up to third. The Dutchman's first-season aim was to get United back into the Champions League. United are on course, the plan is on track and Van Gaal can be satisfied. But United must mount a sustained challenge for the title and reach the later stages of the competition .
Paul Casey is the 99th qualifier in the field of 99 due to contest the Masters next week. The Englishman got in due to staying in the world’s top 50 but at one point, as events unfolded in Morocco and at the Texas Open, he was projected to fall to 54th. Casey finished sixth on his Masters debut in 2004 and actually led in 2007 after five holes of the final round.
Padraig Harrington was 'devastated' after failing to qualify for last year's Masters following poor results. The 43-year-old won the Honda Classic in Florida after a play-off victory against Daniel Berger. Harrington is the last player to go to Augusta looking for a third straight major victory . The Irishman is hoping to win his third grand slam of his career at Augusta.
Derby beat Wigan 2-0 at the DW Stadium in their Premier League clash on Saturday. Chris Martin and Darren Bent scored in the second half to give the Rams the lead. Wigan are now eight points adrift at the bottom of the Championship table. Steve McClaren's side need two wins from their next two games to stay up .
Matt Derbyshire opened the scoring for Rotherham after eight minutes at the New York Stadium. The former Nottingham Forest striker turned in Jordan Bowery's cross with the outside of his boot. The Millers are now just two points behind Blackpool at the bottom of the Championship table . The win moves them up to 14th in the table, two points above the relegation zone.
Eduardo Vargas has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee ligament injury. The 25-year-old opened the scoring in QPR's 4-1 win over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. Vargas picked up the injury after falling awkwardly in the win against West Brom. He is the third QPR player to sustain an MCL injury since the turn of the year .
Ander Herrera has expressed his desire to stay at Manchester United for years to come. The 25-year-old described the Red Devils as the 'right team in the right league' Herrera scored twice in Saturday's 3-1 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford. The Spaniard has started the last eight matches for Louis van Gaal's side.
Nouha Dicko gave Wolves the lead in the 19th minute before Benik Afobe equalised in the second half. Alex Mowatt put Leeds back on level terms with his 12th goal of the season in the 74th minute. Bakary Sako made it 3-2 before substitute David Edwards scored a late winner for Wolves .
Liverpool face Blackburn in the FA Cup quarter-final replay at Ewood Park on Tuesday night. Reds lost 4-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday and 4-0 to Manchester United on Saturday. Brendan Rodgers has insisted there is no crisis at Anfield despite the defeats. The Liverpool boss has denied suggestions that a training-ground meeting on Sunday was designed to quell dissent among his players.
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea Under 21s played out a goalless draw at Staines Town. The result saw Spurs climb to third in the league behind Manchester United and Liverpool. Both sides missed out on the opportunity to close the gap to Manchester United. DeAndre Yedlin impressed at right-back for Spurs while Ruben Loftus-Cheek was forced off injured.
Javier Hernandez has endured a tough time on loan at Real Madrid this season. The Mexico international has been linked with a move to MLS side Orlando City. Orlando have a huge Latin-American fanbase and made enquiries last week . Manchester United have made a revised contract offer to Andreas Pereira .
Referee German Delfino awarded a penalty to Velez Sarsfield after Arsenal's Daniel Valencia was adjudged to have handled the ball in the area. The decision was overturned after linesman Ivan Nunez caught a replay of the incident on a nearby cameraman's monitor and informed the referee via his earpiece. Velez were left fuming after the penalty was overturned and Valencia was allowed to return to the field. Video technology is not allowed in Argentine football .
Steve Cook, Callum Wilson, Yann Kermorgant and Charlie Daniels scored for Bournemouth. Birmingham had taken a two-goal lead through Clayton Donaldson and David Cotterill. Birmingham defender Paul Robinson was sent off in the second half for a foul on Tommy Elphick .
Bradley Johnson scored twice as Norwich City beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Carrow Road. The Canaries move into the Sky Bet Championship's top two for the first time since October. The midfielder netted his 12th and 13th goals of the season in the first half. Norwich maintain their automatic promotion hopes with the win .
Real Madrid beat Granada 9-1 in their La Liga clash at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Iker Casillas was pictured comforting a young fan who was hit by a ball. The veteran goalkeeper handed the supporter his Real Madrid shirt during the half-time break. Real Madrid's impressive front three all managed to get on the scoresheet as Cristiano Ronaldo scored five and Karim Benzema netted a brace following Gareth Bale's opener.
Ben Cousins handed himself in to police after failing to make a court appearance over traffic charges. The former AFL star was arrested on March 11 after allegedly leading police on a low speed chase from Bicton to Mosman Park. He was charged with reckless driving, failing to stop and refusing a breath test. Cousins was supposed to appear in Fremantle Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning but he failed to show up. His lawyer claimed the former West Coast Eagles captain had conflicting medical appointments. The magistrate had ordered Cousins to produce written evidence of the conflicting appointments before 4pm WST or an arrest warrant would be issued. The arrest warrant was issued and on Thursday morning Cousins surrendered himself to police.
Manchester City host Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday night. The champions have laid on six coaches to transport around 3,000 fans to the game. The move was made after TV scheduling made it virtually impossible for supporters to return home by either train or plane on the same night. Hundreds of thousands of football fans are facing a travel nightmare this weekend because of the Easter rail shut down.
Ashley Young was in attendance as Crawley Town took on Oldham Athletic in League One on Monday. The Manchester United winger watched his younger brother Lewis play for the home side. Crawley were 2-0 up at half-time against the Latics in the League One game. Young senior played 70 minutes in United's 3-1 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday .
Jordan Henderson is nearing the final year of his £60,000-per-week contract at Liverpool. The club's vice-captain wants to stay at Anfield but is yet to sign an extension. The midfielder has already rejected a five-year deal worth £80,000 per week. Sportsmail understands an improved offer worth £5.2million per year will be enough for Henderson to stay.
Malky Mackay has been sacked by Wigan Athletic after just five months in charge. The 43-year-old was told of the decision during a brief meeting with new chairman David Sharpe. The Latics lost 2-0 at home to Derby County on Monday night, leaving them eight points off the relegation zone. Mackay won just five of his 25 fixtures in charge and picked up only three home points. The Scot remains under investigation by the FA and Monday’s developments will not alter the speed in which his case is dealt with.
Nahki Wells opened the scoring for Huddersfield after 12 minutes at the John Smith's Stadium. James Vaughan doubled the lead for the home side after 30 minutes. Luke Varney pulled one back for Ipswich early in the second half but it wasn't enough . Ipswich have now lost four of their last five away games in all competitions .
Arsene Wenger admits he didn't expect Hector Bellerin and Francis Coquelin to be playing such key roles in Arsenal's late push for the Premier League title. The Arsenal boss had all but given up on the pair when they were sent on loan to Charlton before Christmas . Wenger did not expect the 20-year-old full-back to progress with such speed after a year at Watford.
Troy Deeney opened the scoring for Watford in the 37th minute. Odion Ighalo doubled Watford's lead in the second half with a fine finish on 65 minutes. Middlesbrough have now lost four of their past five away games in the Championship . Aitor Karanka's side are now 14th in the Premier League table.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals as Real Madrid beat Granada 9-1 at the Bernabeu on Sunday. Gareth Bale opened the scoring for Carlo Ancelotti's side in the 25th minute with a close-range effort. The Welsh winger doubled Real's lead before half-time with a header from James Rodriguez's cross. Ronaldo completed his hat-trick in the second half with an eight-minute run-up to his second goal. Karim Benzema completed the rout with a second half double before Mainz scored an own goal in the 83rd minute.
Manchester City are currently fourth in the Premier League table. Manuel Pellegrini has said his side must splash the cash in the summer to keep pace with rivals. The Chilean has spoken of a need to sign a 'crack' player such as Sergio Aguero. City were punished for breaching UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations last summer.
Arda Turan was celebrating after his side's 2-1 victory against Luxembourg last week. He went to the cockpit to use the PA system to congratulate his team-mates over the tannoy. Turkish aviation officials said it was a serious breach of the safety rules of the flight. They said that nobody other than the crew should be allowed in the cockpit during the flight .
Jeremy Mathieu headed home in the 73rd minute to give Barcelona a 1-0 lead against Celta Vigo. Fabian Orellana was sent off for throwing a lump of turf at Sergio Busquets . Barcelona stay four points ahead of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga after 9-1 win over Granada. Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez were all on target for Barcelona .
Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals in Real Madrid's 9-1 win over Granada on Sunday. The Portuguese superstar has now scored 299 goals in 287 matches for Real Madrid. He has scored 11 goals in eight matches against Granada, including three hat-tricks. He averages more than a goal a game against Sevilla, Bilbao and Getafe. Ronaldo has scored 15 goals in 20 matches against Atleti and 15 against Getafe . The Real Madrid star has scored seven against Barcelona in the last five seasons.
Liverpool lost 4-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Brendan Rodgers has conceded defeat in his quest for the top four. The Reds are seven points adrift of the Champions League places with seven games to go. Arsenal have won 17 of their 20 games since Christmas in all competitions. The Gunners have 12 Premier League wins, one Champions League win and four FA Cup victories.
Kevin Pietersen returned to nets at Surrey on Monday for the first time since resigning for the county last month. The 34-year-old was pictured leaving The Oval after training just before 2pm. Pietersen is hoping to impress enough for Surrey to earn a re-call to the England side .
Club Tijuana lost 4-3 to Monterrey in the Mexican league on Saturday. Juan Arango bit Jesus Zavela in a moment of madness as his temper flared in the defeat. The 34-year-old was not booked by the referee but could face a heavy retrospective ban. Arango had earlier curled in a magnificent free kick to bring his team level. But he overshadowed his goal with the bite as cameras picked up the moment.
Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 1-0 in La Liga on Sunday to go top of the table. Neymar, Dani Alves and Adriano all started for the Catalonian side. Jeremy Mathieu scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute after 73 minutes. The three Brazilians posted pictures of themselves on Instagram after the win.
Liverpool lost 4-1 to Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday to all but end their hopes of competing in the Champions League again next season. Liverpool face Blackburn in the FA Cup semi-final on Wednesday at Stade Dejerine. Mamadou Sakho tweeted a picture of him and Steven Gerrard heading to Paris with his charity. Sakho is well known for his charity work away from the football field . Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will look to inspire his side to hit back against Blackburn.
Ander Herrera scored twice for Manchester United against Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon. The 25-year-old's eyes appeared to be shut as he made contact with the ball. Six of Herrera's seven goals have been scored without him even having to glimpse at either the ball or the opposition's net. The former Athletic Bilbao man joined the Red Devils for £29million in the summer . Louis van Gaal heaped praise on the Spaniard's shooting ability after Saturday's game.
Paris St Germain beat Marseille 3-2 in their Ligue 1 clash on Easter Sunday. Andre-Pierre Gignac opened the scoring for Marseille before Blaise Matuidi equalised for PSG. Zlatan Ibrahimovic put pressure on Jeremy Morel to force an own goal just two minutes later, as PSG went ahead for the first time in the game. Marquinhos made it 2-2 after Ibrahimovic's mis-hit free kick was diverted into his own net by Morel. Ibrahimovic then put PSG 2-1 ahead with a superb curling effort from the edge of the box .
ISIS militants filmed destroying ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in northern Iraq using sledgehammers, drills and barrel bombs. Seven-minute video allegedly shows militants destroying sculptures and stone slabs believed to be some 3,000 years old in the ruins of the city. The video shows militants smashing artifacts in the historic city, which is on UNESCO's tentative list of world heritage sites, before blowing it up. The attack on the ancient site has been declared a 'war crime' by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
The 36-year-old daredevil will walk atop the Orlando Eye as it turns on April 29. Wallenda previously walked atop a Ferris wheel in Santa Cruz, California, but he said the size of the much larger Orlando wheel and the fact that he will not use a pole sets this stunt apart. The Orlando Eye will offer views of central Florida from inside 30 enclosed, air-conditioned glass capsules when it opens to the public on May 4 .
Bouncer was kicked out of Neely's Grog House in Port St Lucie, Miami, Florida, on Sunday night. He had been paying with bounced checks and was told to pay with cash or a debit card. But he returned minutes later with a cup of gasoline and threw it on the bouncer. The bouncer and his friend chased the man, and tackled him to the ground. The man then set the man on fire and fled in a truck, police said.
Unnamed 13-year-old boy gave out $100 notes at Claggett Middle School in Medina, Ohio. He then went to a friend's house after school, where he also showered adults with cash. The group of friends then reportedly went on a shopping spree after the mass giveaway.
The seven cubs were discovered in a cardboard box left by a clothing donation bin in a car park. They were taken in by the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Educational Center in Pennsylvania. The center is spending more than $1,000 looking after the cubs, who are being bottle-fed special 'fox milk' and formula. Once they have grown and gained strength they will be released back into the wild  .
Anfield will be able to seat 54,000 spectators once work on the Main Stand is completed. The new Main Stand will be completed by the start of the 2016-17 season. Anfield Road End will also be expanded with 9,000 seats to be added to increase capacity. The stadium is expected to be finished in around 15 months time .
Camilla Kerslake, 26, attended Olivier Awards with England rugby captain boyfriend Chris Robshaw. The 'pre-engaged' couple looked the picture of happiness as they arrived in London on Sunday. Camilla wore a daring, backless black dress which showed off more than hint of sideboob .
AC Milan drew 1-1 with Sampdoria at the San Siro on Sunday night . Roberto Soriano opened the scoring for the hosts with an emphatic finish from the edge of the box. Nigel de Jong equalised for AC Milan with an audacious overhead kick that deflected off Alfred Duncan's leg. The Dutch midfielder attempted the audacious shot following a poor corner clearance .
Jury selection has begun in Oklahoma for the murder trial of Chancey Luna, 17, accused of shooting dead Australian baseball player Chris Lane. Lane, 22, was shot in the back on August 16, 2013, in what police said was a random killing as he ran along a road in Duncan, southern Oklahoma. If found guilty, Luna faces a maximum sentence of life in jail without the prospect of release. The trial is expected to last between seven and 10 days .
Celebrity chef Matt Kemp's anger management issues cost him his first marriage and his business. During an episode of SBS's Heat in the Kitchen, Kemp was so enraged he unleashed an expletive-ridden tirade on his then-wife Lela Radojkovic, who was carrying their first child, while filming at Sydney's Restaurant Balzac in 2004. The 44-year-old said he would work himself into a 'frenzy' because of his uncontrollable rage. The proud father-of-five credits his turnaround to his children, without any help from a counsellor. Former NRL player Mark Geyer, 47, also appears on Insight on Tuesday
The 75-year-old man was playing golf at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course at Port Douglas in Far North Queensland. He was bitten on the leg by a 1.2 metre saltwater crocodile while looking from his golf ball. Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer, who owns the golf course, gave the victim advice on how to avoid a similar injury in future. He tweeted: 'Crocodile has been removed from all menus at Palmer properties following incident'
Real Sociedad took the lead through a Xabi Prieto penalty in the 31st minute. Deportivo La Coruna equalised through Lucas Perez in the 38th minute. Gonzalo Castro scored the winner in the 57th minute with a stunning volley . Verdu Nicolas headed home with 12 minutes of the game remaining to level the scores.
The clip was created by HLN's The Daily Share and shows price differences between men's and women's versions of the same products and services. The practice of 'gender tax' is legal in almost every state in the US - even when the products or services are exactly the same for both genders .
Josi Harrison, Laura Lefebvre, and Hailey Walden were in eighth grade when they were bullied. They claim their high school-age boyfriends lured them into sending nude pictures to their phones. After sending one, they were blackmailed into sending more. When they sought help from the principal and police chief they were told they would be charged. They filed a $2.5 million federal suit against Clatskanie School District in 2013. On Thursday, a judge ordered that each girl receive $75,000 in damages .
Jordan Spieth set a new 54-hole scoring record at the Masters on Saturday. At 16 under par, Spieth broke the record shared by Ray Floyd and Tiger Woods by a single shot. The 21-year-old Texan is the third player his age to take a healthy lead into the final round. Rory McIlroy is in a five-way tie for fifth, 10 shots off the pace, while Tiger Woods is tied for fifth.
Eric Harris, 44, was chased by deputies in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on April 2 after he fled during sting operation. Robert Bates, 73, had been monitoring situation from afar when he ran up to suspect. He yelled 'Taser! Taser!' - but took out his service weapon and pulled the trigger. After firing one round into Harris, former full-time officer drops his gun from recoil. He then says in shock: 'Oh, I shot him! I'm sorry' Harris then starts yelping on the ground, while pleading for help, before dying an hour later.
Didier Drogba made a shock return to Chelsea last summer after leaving the club in 2012. The 37-year-old is yet to be offered an extension on his current 12-month deal at Stamford Bridge. The Ivorian insists he has no intention to retire at the end of the season - whether he is at Chelsea or not. 'I have made a decision, it's not my last season,' said the veteran striker.
Liverpool beat Newcastle 4-3 in a seven goal thriller at Anfield in 1996. Robbie Fowler opened the scoring for the Reds after just two minutes. Les Ferdinand levelled for the Magpies on ten minutes before Stan Collymore put Liverpool ahead. David Ginola and Faustino Asprilla scored for Newcastle in the second half . The match ended in a 7-3 win for the home side in the dying minutes of injury time.
Stevan Jovetic looks likely to leave Manchester City this summer after being omitted from Champions League squad earlier this season to make room for Wilfried Bony. Inter Milan have proposed an initial loan deal for the forward but City are unwilling to let him leave on a temporary basis. City are willing to listen to offers for the Montenegro star if they can recoup a significant amount of the £22million they paid Fiorentina for him in 2013. Inter are also interested in a deal for Yaya Toure, who could be one of several players to leave the Premier League champions this summer.
Javier Hernandez has endured a frustrating season on loan at Real Madrid. Wolfsburg are looking to bring in another striker with Nicklas Bendtner failing to impress. The German club have also considered Edin Dzeko at Manchester City. United are understood to have made a revised contract offer to Andreas Pereira. PSG retain a strong interest in Angel di Maria but United are reluctant to sell. Liverpool still anticipate goalkeeper Norberto Neto will join Juventus.
Santi Cazorla says he is happy to stay at Arsenal despite interest from Atletico Madrid. The Spaniard has scored seven goals and provided eight assists in 29 Premier League games this season. The 30-year-old has been linked with a move back to his home country of Spain . But he admits he has heard about interest from the Spanish capital and is happy in north London. CazorLA says he has another year on his contract and has the option for one more.
Mario Gomez has been linked with a move away from Fiorentina in the summer. The 29-year-old joined the Viola in July 2013 for a fee believed to be in the region of £17.2million. Gomez insists he would reject the chance of playing alongside Neymar and Lionel Messi. The striker has scored four league goals so far this season .
Pedro has started only 12 league games for Barcelona this season under Luis Enrique. The 27-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp this summer. The Spain international admits it is 'logical' that there is talk of him leaving the club. Pedro says it is difficult not to feel 'one of the important players' at Barcelona.
Celtic boss Ronny Deila will ask Manchester City if he can keep Jason Denayer on loan next season. The 19-year-old made his full international debut in Belgium's 1-0 win over Israel on Tuesday. Denayer is due to spend pre-season with his parent club in a bid to prove himself. Celtic manager Deila confirmed he would look to sign a centre-back. Hearts captain Danny Wilson is also among his defensive targets .
Raymond Billam, 40, claimed he was unable to walk more than 20 metres without falling. Grandfather-of-four claimed he needed crutches to get around due to back and knee problems. But fraud investigators secretly filmed him taking to the pitch for his Sunday League team. The 40-year-old was given a 26-week suspended prison sentence at Barnsley Magistrates Court.
The council will now offer up to £200,000 to candidates, rather than the £160,000 enjoyed by former chief boss Martin Kimber. He left in December after a council report said 1,400 children had suffered horrific sexual abuse over a 16-year period. The rest of the cabinet resigned in February, after a Government report said the council was 'not fit for purpose'
Brett Anthony O'Connor has lost his appeal to ban the media from naming him during his trial. The former child safety officer with Education Queensland has been charged with ten counts of sex offences. The 52-year-old has been free on bail since March, when he was charged with sexually and indecently assaulting two boys at schools in Sydney more than 25 years ago. Magistrate Michael Dakin refused the request after an ABC spokesperson made an application to the court for the case to remain open on behalf of the news organisations.
Liz the bearded dragon lives with owner Shannen Hussein, 21, on her hobby farm in Melbourne. The reptile responds to her owner when asked 'Are you hungry?' The bearded dragon is then rewarded for her conversational skills with a superworm treat. Liz 'absolutely loves' the little larvae and will do anything to get one, according to her owners .
Arsenal won their eighth Premier League game in a row against Burnley on Saturday. The Gunners are now four points clear of Chelsea in second place in the table. But chief executive Ivan Gazidis says he is 'not happy' that the club are not going to win the title. He says the Premier League is 'going to become more competitive which is going to be more challenging for clubs like us' Arsenal haven't won the league since 2004.
Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo travelled to Spain to watch Miranda on Saturday. The 31-year-old defender has one year left on his contract at Atletico Madrid. Miranda has also been offered to Manchester United and Manchester City. Both clubs are more interested in Diego Godin and Jose Maria Gimenez at the club .
A handful of Manchester City fans were ejected from Old Trafford for allegedly mocking the Munich Air Disaster during Sunday's 4-2 derby defeat by Manchester United. Stewards threw out the group who were said to be attempting to taunt home supporters by making airplane wings in a sick reference to the 1958 tragedy. A total of 23 people perished after a plane carrying Matt Busby's talented young side crashed during a take-off attempt from Munich in 1958.
Thibaut Courtois was exceptional in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers on Sunday. The Belgian has had a poor run of form in recent weeks. His poor touch led to a goal for Hull on March 22 and Charlie Adam's 66-yard strike against Stoke last weekend. But he insists he has not lost any sleep over his high-profile errors. 'I never doubted that I can't catch the ball,' he said.
Zarina Diyas and Heather Watson were the seeded casualties on the first day of main-draw action at the Family Circle Cup in Charleston. The 11th seed from Kazakhstan was beaten 4-6 6-1 6-3 by Czech qualifier Lucie Hradecka. Watson, seeded 16th, gave up 14 break points and lost her serve seven times in defeat to Donna Vekic. Irina-Camelia Begu and Mona Barthel both progressed in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray 7-6 4-6 6-0 in the Miami Open final in Key Biscayne, Florida. The Serb claimed his fifth Miami Open winner's trophy on Sunday. The Scot has lost his last seven matches to the world No 1 in a row . Murray has had a good enough week to walk down the aisle with Kim Sears, but it is now ten out of eleven defeats against the Serb.
Lewis Hamilton was fastest in both practice sessions for this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix . The Briton is bidding to win his fourth Chinese GP after last year's victory in Australia . Kimi Raikkonen was second quickest, 1.093secs adrift of Hamilton, with Daniel Ricciardo third . Sebastian Vettel was fourth on the timesheet, with Nico Rosberg fifth .
Al Kellock and Dougie Hall will both start against Cardiff Blues at Scotstoun on Friday night . The Glasgow Warriors are top of the Guinness PRO12 table ahead of the match . Both players are set to retire at the end of the current season . Cardiff Blues prop Gethin Jenkins is a doubt for the match with a calf strain .
Golden State Warriors beat Portland Trail Blazers 116-105 on Thursday night. Stephen Curry scored 45 points to eclipse his own NBA record for most 3-pointers in a season. Curry entered the game four shy of his mark of 272 three-pointers set two years ago. Pau Gasol had 16 points and 15 rebounds as Chicago Bulls beat Miami Heat 89-78.
San Antonio Spurs beat Houston Rockets 110-98 to extend their winning streak to nine games. The Spurs trail Houston and Memphis by half a game in the NBA's Southwest Division. Memphis pulled even with Houston by routing New Orleans 110-74. Atlanta Hawks beat Brooklyn Nets 114-111 to complete season sweep of Nets. Cleveland Cavaliers beat Milwaukee Bucks 104-99 to clinch Central Division title. Dallas Mavericks eliminated Phoenix Suns from playoff contention by beating Suns 107-104 .
Reanne Evans faces Ken Doherty in her first qualifier for the World Championship. The 29-year-old would be the first woman ever to reach The Crucible if she wins three qualifiers. The 10-time ladies' snooker world champion faces a tough start against the 1997 world champion.
Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James says he would pick himself for MVP if he could. Players are able to vote in the end-of-season awards for the first time this summer. James scored 21 points with nine rebounds and eight assists for the Cavs in their 104-99 victory against the Bucks, including 10 points in the fourth quarter .
Liam Stewart was set to make his senior Great Britain ice hockey debut at the World Championships. The 20-year-old forward sustained a shoulder injury during Spokane Chiefs' Western Hockey League play-off series against Everett and is replaced in the squad by Craig Peacock of Belfast Giants. Rod Stewart's son is the son of rock star Rod and former model Rachel Hunter .
David Meyler was sent off for a high challenge on Kyle Naughton on Saturday. The Hull midfielder was shown a straight red for the hefty challenge on the Swansea full back. Naughon was taken to hospital with ankle ligament damage and will miss rest of season. Angel Rangel will return to the side to face Everton on Saturday .
Stuart Armstrong joined Celtic from Dundee United on transfer deadline day in January. The 23-year-old is hoping to win the Scottish Premiership title with the Hoops. Armstrong joined the club along with friend and former Dundee team-mate Gary Mackay-Steven. Celtic face Inverness in the Scottish Cup semi finals on Sunday .
Celtic legend Billy McNeill was the first British team captain to lift the European Cup in 1967. He was named the Scottish Footballer of the Year in season 1964-65, the first ever winner of the award. McNeill won nine consecutive league championship titles, seven Scottish Cups and six League Cups as a player and manager. The statue will be positioned on the recently opened Celtic Way and will represent a man synonymous with the club.
Newcastle travel to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday night . John Carver says his Newcastle players have a point to prove when they face Liverpool. Newcastle have lost four in a row and are in relegation danger. Carver is planning a major overhaul of his squad this summer and 'personality' will rank high when it comes to identifying transfer targets .
John Carver says his Newcastle players have a point to prove to themselves when they face Liverpool on Monday. The Magpies have lost four in a row and are in danger of being relegated from the Premier League. Newcastle last won at Anfield in 1994 and have not won at the ground since 1994. Carver admits he does not know where Newcastle's next point will come from .
Geoffrey Kondogbia has impressed Liverpool scouts in Europe and Ligue 1 this season. The France international was one of the most coveted players in Europe prior to signing for Monaco from Sevilla in 2013. Real Madrid, Manchester United, Juventus and Paris St Germain were all keen. Liverpool remain keen on bringing Danny Ings to Anfield from Burnley. James Milner's Manchester City contract expires at the end of the season .
Real Sociedad remain hopeful of signing Burnley striker Danny Ings in the summer. The 23-year-old's contract at Turf Moor expires at the end of the season. Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United have all shown interest in Ings. Borussia Monchengladbach have also shown an interest in the England Under 21 international.
Gareth Bale scored twice for Wales against Israel as they claimed top spot in Euro 2016 qualifying's group B. The 25-year-old scored his 15th and 16th goals for his country in a 2-0 win over Israel . Real Madrid face 19th-placed Granada on Sunday in an early 11am kick-off. Carlo Ancelotti's side have won just one of their last five games in all competitions.
Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Diego Simeone's side lost 4-0 to Real in last season's final in Lisbon. Fernando Torres has praised the coaching style of Atletico Madrid boss Diego SIMEone. The striker believes Sime one's understanding of the team's weaknesses is key to their success .
Manchester City lost 2-1 to Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. Sergio Aguero scored his 100th goal for the club in the 89th minute at Old Trafford. The Argentine has scored 100 goals in just 158 appearances for City. Real Madrid and Barcelona are both said to be interested in signing Aguero. But who would come to an Aguero-less City? The likes of Paul Pogba and Raheem Sterling could be targets.
Lazio beat Empoli 4-0 at the Stadio Olimpico to move ahead of city rivals Roma in Serie A. The Biancocelesti now lead Roma by a single point after the Giallorossi drew 1-1 at Torino. Napoli thumped Fiorentina 3-0 to return to fourth place in the table . Palermo's long wait for a second away win came to an end with a 3-1 win at Udinese .
Mike Brown has not played since the final round of the RBS 6 Nations on March 21. The Harlequins full back was knocked out in a collision with Italy’s Andrea Masi. The 29-year-old is still suffering headaches after a week-long holiday in Dubai . Northampton have ruled out George North until the end of the month with concussion.
Salford's last home win against Leeds was a 21-12 Regal Trophy victory at The Willows in November 1993. The Rhinos prop had not scored a try for almost 12 months but went over twice in the first half to help the Super League table toppers to their fifth win in a row. Niall Evalds followed up his two-try show against Wigan with another brace with the Red Devils other touchdown from Lama Tasi.
Wakefield Wildcats lost 80-0 to Warrington Wolves in the First Utility Super League. The Wildcats are rooted to the foot of the table after eight consecutive defeats. Coach James Webster said he does not have enough players to fulfil training . The rout saw a hat-trick of tries by Wolves' Richie Myler and a 28-point haul for Stefan Ratchford.
Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-2 in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Ashley Young, Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata, Chris Smalling and Sergio Aguero scored for the Red Devils. United had lost their last four meetings with City but won for the first time in six years. Mata described the win as a 'massive win' and a boost of confidence.
Rory McIlroy is looking to complete a career grand slam at the Masters this week. The 25-year-old is heavily favoured to win the coveted green jacket for the first time in his career. Only five men have won all four of golf's majors in the Masters era. A win at Augusta National would also be the third major he has won in a row .
Diego Costa limped off just 11 minutes into Chelsea's 2-1 win over Stoke City on Saturday. The striker has been told he will miss just over two weeks with a hamstring injury. Costa is likely to be fit to face Arsenal in what could prove a key game in Chelsea's title run-in. Jose Mourinho may give Costa an extended break between now and the end of the season.
Jack Nicklaus recorded his first ever hole-in-one at the Masters on Wednesday. Camilo Villegas fired two in the space of five holes but still could not win the traditional par-three contest. No player has ever become par- three and Masters champion in the same year. Tiger Woods played in the contest for the first time in 11 years .
Tiger Woods was spotted dancing while he practised on Monday at Augusta National. The former world No 1 had headphones in both ears as he listened to music while honing his game. Woods has not played competitively since the first week in February and has battled through a bout of the chipping yips. Marc Leishman has withdrawn from the Masters due to personal reasons. The 39-year-old's wife Audrey was taken ill with an apparent case of pneumonia last week.
Marc Leishman has withdrawn from this year's Masters to be with his wife Audrey. Billy Payne has ruled out starting a women's Masters despite talking about growing the game. Camilo Villegas recorded two aces during the Par-3 contest, beating Jack Nicklaus' solitary hole-in-one. Bubba Watson was recently voted the most unpopular golfer on tour by his fellow professionals.
Manuel Pellegrini could be out of a job in the summer, and if he is, he will have left little behind. Manchester City's squad, constructed carefully and expensively, is too old, too foreign and has not been improved by recent transfers. Recruitment has, on the whole, been poor, thus allowing established players to coast, perhaps subconsciously, without the pressure of in-house competition. Txiki Begiristain has been largely responsible for this and his contribution, at least that which we can see, has been disappointing.
Manchester City lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium on Monday night. The entire Palace team cost less than half one of City's substitutes £17m. Eliaquim Mangala, who cost £40m, was left on the bench to tee up a chance for Wilfried Zaha. Glenn Murray cost Palace nothing when he joined from Brighton in 2011. Yaya Toure cost £24m and is contracted to City until 2017.
Barcelona were desperate for defensive reinforcements at the end of last season. Everton defender John Stones' performances caught the eye of the Catalans. Barcelona ended up signing Jeremy Mathieu from Valencia for £14.5m and Thomas Vermaelen from Arsenal for £15m. Stones signed a new £30,000-a-week five-year deal keeping him at Everton until 2019.
Everton beat Southampton 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Goodison Park on Saturday. Phil Jagielka scored his fifth goal of the season to secure the win for the Toffees. James McCarthy believes Ross Barkley is capable of handling the pressure on him. McCarthy said he thought Barkley was 'different class' despite a mistake with an ambitious pass.
Roberto Martinez has been accused of being stubborn in his tactical approach. The Everton boss has been criticised for trying to play out from the back. The Spaniard insists that he is 'innovative' and has always stuck to his principles. Everton beat Southampton 3-1 at Goodison Park on Saturday to move up to 11th in the Premier League .
Everton beat Southampton 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Goodison Park. Romelu Lukaku was absent injured as Phil Jagielka scored the winner for the Toffees. Mino Raiola said he would have never sanctioned Lukaku's £28million move to Everton. Roberto Martinez has dismissed claims that his star striker could leave the club. Raiola hinted that Everton are just a stepping stone on his route to the top .
Harry Kane has scored 29 goals in 44 games for Tottenham so far this season. Eden Hazard has been Chelsea's outstanding performer, scoring 17 times in 44 matches. Diego Costa has scored 18 goals in 30 appearances for Chelsea this season . Sergio Aguero has scored 23 goals in 31 league matches for Manchester City. David de Gea has scored three goals in three league games for Chelsea.
Harry Kane could miss Under 21 European Championship due to Tottenham's friendly in Malaysia. Spurs will play a Malaysia XI in the AIA Cup in Kuala Lumpur on May 27. The 21-year-old striker has been told he will be part of the travelling party for the two exhibition games. Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has expressed fears about burnout for the striker .
Chelsea beat Stoke 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday to go seven points clear at the top of the Premier League. Eden Hazard and Loic Remy scored for Jose Mourinho's side against Mark Hughes' side. Willian wants his team-mates to take confidence from the win over the Potters. The Brazilian says Jose Mourinho has given his squad the confidence to perform .
Cesc Fabregas was caught in the face by Charlie Adam's flailing arm during Chelsea's 2-1 win against Stoke City on Saturday. The former Barcelona midfielder was left bloodied after the clash at Stamford Bridge. The 27-year-old took to Instagram to show off the nasty-looking gash on his nose. The Spain international also took a whack on his leg during the clash.
Bafetimbi Gomis scored twice in Swansea's 3-1 win over Hull on Saturday and tops this week's EA Sports' Performance Index. The Frenchman has scored four goals in his last six Premier League games and earned a Game Index score of 52.9 this weekend. Queens Park Rangers forward Charlie Austin is runner up after scoring and assisting a further two goals in the Hoops' 4-1 victory away at West Brom on Saturday. Eden Hazard completes the top three after scoring from the spot as Chelsea defeated Stoke 2-1 at Stamford Bridge .
Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday. Ander Herrera scored twice and Wayne Rooney added a third in a comfortable win. Louis van Gaal's side lead Manchester City by one point ahead of their games against Crystal Palace and United. The Dutchman believes City's players may struggle to get to grips with being in fourth spot .
Marcos Rojo and Angel di Maria travelled to Portugal after Manchester United's 3-1 win over Aston Villa on Easter Sunday. Rojo posted an image of himself posing alongside Di Maria and their families on a private plane. Portugal is a familiar destination for both players as they both played for Sporting Lisbon and Benfica before joining United in the summer. Manchester United and Argentina duo sealed moves to Old Trafford during the summer transfer window.
Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday. Ander Herrera opened the scoring for Louis van Gaal's side in the 43rd minute. Wayne Rooney doubled United's lead in the 79th minute with a stunning half-volley. Christian Benteke pulled one back for Villa in the 80th minute but United held on for all three points. United are now eight points clear of Brendan Rodgers and Liverpool in fifth in the Premier League .
Philippe Coutinho says winning the FA Cup would save Liverpool's season. The Reds are seven points adrift of fourth with seven games left in the Premier League. Liverpool face Blackburn in their FA Cup quarter-final replay on Wednesday night. Brendan Rodgers' side lost 4-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon .
Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Monday night. It was his ninth win in South London since leaving Newcastle at the end of December. His former club have since plummeted in the Premier League while Palace now find themselves threatening the top half. A team compiled with Newcastle and Crystal Palace's stats pre-Pardew would be sitting in 19th (albeit with 22 Premier League clubs now technically involved) .
Liverpool face Blackburn in the FA Cup quarter-final at Ewood Park on Wednesday. Brendan Rodgers is considering recalling Dejan Lovren for the game. The Reds were thrashed 4-1 by Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday . Lovren has made just 16 league starts since his £20million move from Southampton . The Croatian has been out of the team recently but could return against Blackburn.
Michael Owen believes Raheem Sterling is a better player than Mesut Ozil according to the former Liverpool forward. Owen made the claim before Brendan Rodgers' men lost 4-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday. Owen's opinion drew criticism on social media but the ex-England man has refused to back down. Ozil scored Arsenal's second goal in their win against his former club.
Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 1-0 at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday night. Bastian Schweinsteiger limped off with an ankle injury in the victory. The midfielder missed the game with the injury but Bayern said it was not serious. Bayern face Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup quarter-final on Wednesday .
Bayern Munich travel to Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup quarter-final on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola's side are currently top of the Bundesliga and through to the Champions League last eight. The Bavarians beat Borussia Dortmund 1-0 on Saturday despite a number of injuries. Bayern were without Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben, David Alaba and Holger Badstuber .
Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 1-0 at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday. Robert Lewandowski scored the winner on his first visit back to the club he left on a free transfer last summer . The Poland striker scored after 36 minutes to restore Bayern's 10-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga. Dortmund were unbeaten in their last eight domestic matches, sitting comfortably in mid-table.
Gary Hooper came off the bench to snatch a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Bolton. Graham Dorrans gave the Canaries an early lead as his right-footed free-kick deflected off Josh Vela into the net. But Adam Le Fondre equalised in injury time as Hooper lobbed keeper Adam Bogdan. Norwich remain second in the Championship table after the win .
Derby drew 1-1 with Brentford in their Championship clash at the iPro Stadium. Alex Pritchard put the Bees ahead in the 21st minute with a stunning free-kick from the edge of the box. Darren Bent equalised in stoppage time with a header from Jeff Hendrick's cross. The Rams are now just two points off the bottom of the Championship table .
Wigan drew 2-2 with Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Championship on Friday night. Gary Caldwell's side are seven points adrift of safety at the bottom of the table. The 32-year-old only replaced the axed Malky Mackay on Wednesday . Caldwell admitted his first taste of management was 'crazy' following the match .
Troy Deeney has scored 64 goals in 123 league games for Watford over the last three seasons . The Hornets captain has scored 20 goals in the Championship so far this season. Watford are currently just one point behind Championship leaders Bournemouth with five games to play . Deaney believes he and Odion Ighalo can terrorise Premier League defences.
Saido Berahino is likely to be away with Gareth Southgate's England under 21 side in the Czech Republic until late June. The 21-year-old has been linked with a move away from The Hawthorns. West Brom were open to bids of £20million for the striker in January. Pulis has begun his pre-season preparations early in an indication he plans to keep the striker.
Jeremy Peace is open to selling West Brom for £150million as long as a suitable custodian can be found by July. Tony Pulis has held conversations with Peace and is adamant the chairman wants to ensure his legacy is maintained. Peace has fielded enquiries from consortia in America, China and Australia .
Leicester are currently bottom of the Premier League and six points adrift of safety. Foxes boss Nigel Pearson insists they have no margin for error in their relegation fight. The Foxes face West Brom at the Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon . Matt Upson and Dean Hammond are back in training and available for the game .
Neymar 'can't understand why he is subbed so much' according to Spanish paper Sport. The forward has been replaced in 15 of his 34 matches this season. The attention is focused on the Madrid derby in this week's Champions League quarter-final. Lazio move above Roma into second place in Serie A with a win over Empoli .
Mateo Musacchio fractured his fibula and dislocated his left ankle during Villarreal's 1-1 draw at Getafe on Sunday. The 24-year-old underwent successful surgery hours later in Madrid. Santi Cazorla tweeted: 'A lot of best wishes to my friend Mateo, I hope it's not too serious' .
Manuel Pellegrini says Manchester City's academy players are not ready for the first team. Premier League regulations require clubs to carry at least eight homegrown players. City's current group of home-grown players will be reduced in the summer when Frank Lampard departs. James Milner, Raheem Sterling and Jack Wilshere have been linked with City.
Tracey Neville will manage England at the netball World Cup in Australia this summer . She is Phil Neville's twin and sister to Gary Neville, who is now a Sky Sports pundit . Tracey was parachuted into the top job on an interim basis last month and will select a squad of 12 for the tournament in August. The 38-year-old has performed impressively as the boss at Manchester Thunder . Neville believes she is a natural leader like her brothers .
Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-2 in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday. Ashley Young, Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata and Chris Smalling scored for Louis van Gaal's side. Manchester City's Sergio Aguero scored an early goal to put United in front . Neville says United are getting closer to being 'the real deal' after recent wins over Tottenham, Liverpool and now City.
Kenny Miller fears Rangers' promotion bid could be derailed by rollercoaster run of form. Gers suffered first defeat of Stuart McCall's six-game reign on Thursday night. They slumped 3-0 at Queen of the South after recent wins over Hearts and Hibernian. Miller says Gers' lack of consistency could wreck their Premiership return.
England beat South Africa 21-14 in the final of the Sevens Word Series event in Tokyo. Phil Burgess, Charlie Hayter and Tom Mitchell scored the tries in the victory. Victory is England's first since February 2013 and puts them fourth in the series so far. South Africa still lead the way after collecting 19 for the runners-up spot to move onto 129.
Jake Drage sang a children's song for reporters as he left a West Java jail nine months after he was put behind bars. The 23-year-old surfer, who was taken into custody in June last year, said he cannot wait to get back in the water. 'The first thing I do when I get home, after seeing family, I'm heading straight to the beach,' he said. Drage was jailed after a crash that killed a woman who was riding pillion on a motorcycle with her teenage daughter.
Wing's is the go-to place for footballers in Manchester, with Wayne Rooney a regular. The restaurant's owner, Mr Wing, is never afraid to push for as much publicity as possible. The Class of '92, Gary and Phil Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have all dined there. Radamel Falcao dined at Wing's on the day he signed for Manchester United on loan from Monaco .
Atletico Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-0 at the Vicente Calderon in La Liga on Tuesday night. Mikel Gonzalez and Antoine Griezmann scored in the first half to put Atletico ahead. David Moyes' side had not conceded a goal in their previous four games. The win means Diego Simeone's side are only two points behind city rivals Real Madrid. Atletico have a game in hand over Carlo Ancelotti's side in the Champions League last 16.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 300th goal for Real Madrid in the 2-0 win at Rayo Vallecano. The 30-year-old becomes only the third player in Madrid's history to achieve the feat. Ronaldo has netted 161 of his goals in the Santiago Bernabeu and 61 between minutes 76 and 90. He has also scored 60 Champions League goals for Madrid and won the competition in 2014.
Novak Djokovic shouted at his backroom team after losing the second set of the Miami Open final to Andy Murray. The Serbian grabbed a towel from the ball boy who was caught up in the crossfire. Djokovi was given a warning by the umpire but no reprimand for the manner in which he treated the boy . The tennis champion has now issued an apology to the youngster and his parents .
Arsenal beat Liverpool 3-0 in their Premier League clash at the Emirates on Saturday. Arsene Wenger's side have won seven games in a row in all competitions. The Gunners are currently fourth in the Premier League table, three points behind fourth-placed Manchester City. But they have never won the league title in the last 10 years. Wenger needs to sign a central defender, central midfielder and centre forward this summer .
The 46-year-old works out three times a week with her long-term trainer, Mandy Ingber. Sessions include 20-25 minutes of spinning, followed by 45 minutes of yoga. Aniston says exercise, plus meditation, is her 'ultimate stress reliever' .
Incident occurred at Nottingham train station's multi-storey car park on Saturday, March 14. CCTV shows a man trying to lift the barrier while damaging it in the process. British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of the man in the hope he will be recognised. Do you know the man? If so, email keiligh.baker@mailonline.co.uk.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is seeking a fifth term in office to extend a reign that began in 1998. Issa Hayatou, president of the Confederation of African Football, promised unanimous support in his speech to open CAF's annual congress in Cairo on Tuesday. 'Africa is comfortable having you. Africa stays with you,' he said, referring to the 79-year-old Swiss as 'dear Sepp' The praise Blatter received in Egypt contrasted to his uncomfortable reception at the UEFA congress last month, when his presidency was criticized by the three candidates standing against him and some European officials.
Gary Mabbutt, 53, was rushed to hospital after waking up at 1am to find his leg had gone cold. Doctors told him it was 'touch and go' on whether the leg would have to be amputated. He was treated at King's College Hospital in South East London, undergoing an emergency five-hour operation. Surgeons were required to replace the main artery in his left leg with a vein and needed 112 staples to seal the horrific wound.
Danielle Jones, 33, married boyfriend Darrel at the Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor on Good Friday. Bridesmaids Kirsty Miles and Becky Young had contacted singer three months ago to ask him to perform. But he secretly replied to them saying 'let's do this' - on the condition they kept it secret. Mrs Jones said: 'I'm still on cloud nine, I can't believe it happened' .
Andy Murray, 27, is marrying Kim Sears, also 27, in Dunblane, Scotland, on April 11. The couple have taken a low-key approach when it comes to who to invite to their wedding. Murray has said: 'I don't have any celebrity friends so it wasn't something that was planned' Novak Djokovic was asked if he would be attending and replied: 'Not invited' .
Deanna Robinson, of Quinlan, Texas, was 38 weeks pregnant when she says she was struck at least three times at her parents' home. She said deputies and state workers from Child Protective Services were present to remove her 18-month-old son because of allegations of abuse or neglect following a fight between her and her husband. Robinson spent six days in jail after being charged with resisting arrest, interfering with child custody and assaulting an officer. Six days later her son Levi was born.
Woods, 39, was pictured hugging Sam, 8, and Charlie, 6, during the second day of practice at the Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, ahead of his latest attempt at a comeback at The Masters 2015. The 14-time major winner recently dropped out of the world's top 100 rankings for the first time since September 1996 . The American spent a record total of 683 weeks at the top of the rankings until he lost the No 1 spot to Australia's Adam Scott in May 2014 .
Amanda Peake Glover collapsed moments after completing the Palmetto Half Marathon in Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday. She is survived by her husband Benjamin, daughters Hope, Reagan and Caroline and son Walker. She and her brother had completed the Myrtle Beach Marathon hand-in-hand just a month before her death .
Cara Lee-Fanus was rushed to St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey, Surrey, on May 28 last year. Doctors discovered bruises all over her body as well as burn marks on her head. She died from a head injury the next day despite the best effort of medical teams. Her mother, Kirsty Lee, 25, appeared at Guildford Magistrates' Court today alongside her then boyfriend Alistair Wayne Bowen, 35. The pair were jointly charged with causing or allowing the death of a child and allowing serious physical harm to a child.
Cricket legend Richie Benaud was laid to rest at a small private funeral in Sydney on Wednesday. The 84-year-old was farewelled by a group of just twelve people at a secret ceremony organised by his wife, Daphne. The details of where and when his funeral service service would be held were so under wraps that even immediate family members said they didn't know the location. Following the funeral service, a memorial was held at the Australian Golf Club attended by Richie's former cricket commentating colleagues.
Dozhd TV, an independent network, gave Clinton's video an 18 rating to avoid a £13,200 fine. It is at odds with Russia's 'gay propaganda' laws, which allow heavy fines for promoting homosexuality to people under the age of 18. Clinton's 'Everyday Americans' video features gay couple Jared Milrad and Nate Johnson holding hands. Milrad, 31, and Johnson, from Chicago, Illinois, are talking about their upcoming wedding. The inclusion of the segment has won widespread support, and highlights Clinton's own stand on equality.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Vicente Calderon on Tuesday. The two giants from the Spanish capital will meet again in the second leg at the Bernabeu next week. Here, Sportsmail rates the players from both sides after the game .
Real Madrid drew 0-0 with Atletico Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg. Diego Simeone and Carlo Ancelotti were both impressed with Jan Oblak's performance. The Slovenian goalkeeper made a string of excellent saves to keep Real Madrid at bay. The teams meet again at the Bernabeu on Wednesday April 22.
Brighton and Huddersfield drew 0-0 at the Amex Stadium on Tuesday night. The Seagulls are seven points above the relegation zone with three games left. Demarai Gray scored twice as Birmingham drew 2-2 with Blackburn at St Andrew's. Adam Le Fondre's seventh goal of the season rescued a point for Bolton against Charlton. Frederic Bulot opened the scoring for Charlton before Adam LeFondre equalised.
Sheffield Wednesday beat Brentford 1-0 in their Championship clash at Hillsborough. Kieran Lee scored the only goal of the game in the 75th minute to give the home side the win. Brentford missed a number of good chances in the first half but could not find the back of the net .
TOWIE star Jake Hall scored with his first touch as Boston United beat Tamworth 2-0 on Monday. His on-off girlfriend Chloe Lewis was in the stands to watch the match at York Street. TOWIE co-star James 'Arg' Argent was also in the crowd to see the goal. Hall hit the headlines this week after reports he is dating Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan.
Barcelona face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Luis Enrique has played down Neymar's angry reaction to being substituted against Sevilla. Neymar scored a superb free kick to make it 2-0 to Barca after Lionel Messi's opener. The forward was clearly furious at being replaced by Xavi with around 20 minutes left . Barcelona coach Luis Enrique declined to reveal who would start the match at the Parc des Princes.
Rolando Aarons has suffered another injury setback and may not play again this season. The 19-year-old was in contention to play for the club's Under 21s against Derby on Wednesday. Newcastle have lost each of their last five Premier League games. Moussa Sissoko was sent off during Monday night's loss at Liverpool .
The 44-year-old, named by locals as Donna Christie, slipped and fell from Hassans Fall lookout at Lithgow on Tuesday afternoon. She was bushwalking with a male friend and her two children, aged 12 and 13, when she dropped her phone. It took two hours for police, paramedics and the Lithgow Volunteer Rescue Squad to rescue the woman. She is believed to have suffered serious head, spinal and chest injuries when she plunged 30 metres.
Comedian Limmy grins manically as spider crawls out of his mouth onto his chin. The three-inch house spider appears to be completely unharmed by its ordeal in the Glaswegian's mouth. The spider runs down across Limmy's chin before making its way up along the side of his left cheek. Moments later the spider runs up his cheek and heads towards his forehead.
Dane Bouris appeared at Waverley Court on Tuesday charged with the alleged assault of his girlfriend. He was arrested at his Watsons Bay home - in Sydney's east - on the weekend for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, Alexandra Dankwa. Bouris, 33, is best known as the son of Wizard Home Loans founder Mark Bouris and has appeared as an advisor on The Apprentice. He is the hotelier of Morgans Boutique Hotel in Darlinghurst, Sydney's inner-city.
In a survey conducted by Direct Line, 2,005 adults in the UK were questioned on what makes them feel stressed. Not being able to sleep, losing your keys and being stuck in traffic were the top three. Other reasons for everyday anxiety for Brits linked to inconvenient situations. These include running out of toilet paper when already on the toilet and forgetting bank card.
Rose Devereux, 49, was left in agony and disfigured after years of alleged incompetent treatment. Pictures show her bottom row of teeth virtually destroyed by terrible gum disease and crowns covering a similar disaster on the top row. The General Dental Council has investigated the work of Janakan Siva at the Menlove Dental Practice in Allerton, Liverpool. He will now go before a disciplinary committee and could be struck off.
Sally and Stephen Morley are one of 1,500 couples in Britain who have had babies using EmbryoScope technology. The technology allows medics and parents to watch the cell dividing. It also allows experts to select the best embryos based on how they form during conception. This narrows a mother’s chance of miscarrying and helps scientists learn more about IVF process.
Chelsea defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2 to win the UEFA Youth League final in Switzerland. Izzy Brown scored two goals as the Blues defeated the Ukrainian side. The 18-year-old was named on the bench for Chelsea's game against QPR on Sunday . Dominic Solanke scored the other goal as Chelsea won their first European trophy.
The National Bar Association is calling for Officer Clarence Habersham, 37, to be arrested for falsifying a report about the actions of Michael Slager, 33, during the death of Walter Scott, 50. He was the second officer to arrive at the body of the father-of-four and did not report Slager's actions leading up to the shooting. The group said that he 'deliberately left material facts out of his report' and left it 'incomplete' . Slager is thought to have falsified reports on the circumstances that led to Scott's death. The father of four's death sparked nationwide debate about police brutality and bias against black people.
Jared Milrad, 31, and Nate Johnson, 30, from Chicago, Illinois, are planning a summer wedding. They were featured walking hand in hand during Clinton's video to announce her 2016 White House bid. Milrad's voice is heard in a voiceover saying: 'I’m getting married this summer to someone I really care about' He said he was overjoyed to be part of the Clinton rollout - and part of a large-scale change in U.S. social attitudes.
Lauren Hill, 19, was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) in December 2013. She was told she had less than two years left to live after being told she would not live past December. She played four games for Mount St. Joseph University's women's basketball team and raised more than $1.5million for research into the rare brain cancer. But on Friday, she passed away at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. LeBron James, 30, posted an emotional farewell letter to Lauren via Twitter on Friday. In the letter, he praised her for the 'leadership', 'courage' and 'strength' she had shown .
Cleveland fire officials say bricks along the top of the former National City Bank building collapsed and showered down onto the street and sidewalk just after 4 p.m. Monday but no one was injured. The building and minivan were unoccupied at the time of the collapse, and no injuries were reported. Cleveland fire spokesman Larry Gray told local media the falling bricks might have been a 'freak accident' and said that the building was not under construction.
Raheem Sterling has attracted interest from a number of big clubs this summer. The 20-year-old has rejected a contract worth £100,000-a-week at Liverpool. Brendan Rodgers has insisted that Sterling will not be sold this summer . Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Manchester United are all interested in the England star.
Kevin Wimmer is wanted by Tottenham in a £4.4million deal. The 22-year-old defender has impressed the boss of his national team as well as scouts at White Hart Lane this season. Wimmer says it would be a 'dream' to join a top club like Spurs and would relish the challenge of English football.
Inter Milan hope to sign Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure this summer. The Serie A side are prepared to submit an offer of 60million euros (£43million) for the Ivory Coast international. Inter general director Marco Fassone fears City's asking price and Toure's wages could be too much. Inter are also working on new deals for Mauro Icardi and Mateo Kovacic .
Arsenal, Newcastle United and Southampton have checked on Caen midfielder N'Golo Kante. Marseille have been in constant contact with Caen over signing the 24-year-old. Kante has similarities with Lassana Diarra and Claude Makelele in terms of stature and style. Caen would be willing to sell Kante for around £5million  .
Paul Scholes has told Raheem Sterling to stay at Liverpool and continue his development. The former Manchester United midfielder says Sterling needs to focus on playing every week. Sterling says he is not ready to sign a new £100,000-a-week deal at Liverpool . The 20-year-old described links with Arsenal as ‘quite flattering’ .
Jose Luis Gaya is Real Madrid's first choice to fill the left side of their defence next season. The 19-year-old Spaniard has a £13million buyout clause in his contract at Valencia. Chelsea and Manchester City are both keen to snap him up, according to AS. Manchester City consider him to be a suitable replacement for Aleksandar Kolarov .
The 41-year-old singer has ditched the proposal for a two-storey basement extension under the garden and glass studio at the top of his house. The Take That singer angered the veteran Led Zeppelin rocker with ambitious proposals for the 46-room mansion, which was previously owned by the late film director Michael Winner. Williams wants to lower some of the floors and knock down a number of the walls to create bigger rooms and doorways. The plans have been submitted to Kensington and Chelsea Council and also include the demolition and rebuilding of the garage.
Erica Leeder, 26, was charged with assaulting a police officer after allegedly squirting breast milk at a female officer during a strip search. The mother of three was arrested on March 25 at Rockingham Police Station, about 50 kilometres south of Perth. The 26-year-old was taken to the station on an outstanding warrant and charged with assault public officer. She was refused bail and remanded in custody and will reappear in court in May .
The child was outside shops with her older sister in Brighton, East Sussex, when the dog attacked her. Sussex police say the girl suffered a single puncture wound to her upper lip. The youngster was taken to the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital to undergo treatment. Police are hunting the owner of a 'Staffy-type' dog after the incident on Thursday.
Miracle Godson drowned after jumping into deep waters at East Quarry near Wigan on Friday. Friends desperately tried to save him but his lifeless body was found by police divers. Lancashire Police say his death is not being treated as suspicious but an inquest will be held in due course.
Edson Cholbi do Nascimento, known as Edinho, will be the team's coach in the second division of the Brazilian league this year. Edinho's dad is Brazilian legend Pele, who won three World Cups in 1958, 1962 and 1970. The 44-year-old former goalkeeper was one of the assistant coaches for Santos in the 1990s.
Hamburg have appointed Bruno Labbadia as their new coach on a 15-month contract. The 49-year-old has also coached Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart. Hamburg are currently in last place in the Bundesliga with six matches to play. The former European champions are the only club with a perfect Bundesliga record .
Hibernian would have to hand over 50 per cent of play-off gate revenues to lower league clubs under SPFL rules. The Easter Road club stand to make £1million from anticipated sell-out home gates against Rangers and the 11th place club in the Premiership - currently Motherwell . Hibs chairman Rod Petrie has garnered support from Hearts and Motherwell for a resolution to slash the profits levied from play-offs finalists from 50% to 25% .
Newcastle lost 2-0 to Liverpool in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Monday night. The Magpies are just nine points above the relegation zone with six games to play. John Carver insists his side have 'got six cup finals' left to play during the current campaign. Carver has overseen just two wins in 14 games since taking over from Alan Pardew. The Newcastle boss feels his side are getting a rough deal from referees.
John Carver will turn to Siem de Jong in a bid to save Newcastle’s sorry season. The £6million summer signing suffered a collapsed lung in February and it was initially feared he would miss the remainder of the campaign . De Jong has started just one Premier League game since arriving from Ajax . The 26-year-old returned to training earlier this month and will feature for Newcastle's reserves against Derby County on Wednesday .
Jordan Spieth is four shots clear going into the final day of the Masters at Augusta. England's Justin Rose will be in the final pair with the young American on Sunday. Phil Mickelson and Charley Hoffman will tee off ten minutes earlier at 19.40 (BST) than Rose and Spieth. Rory McIlroy is paired with Tiger Woods in final day's most high-profile grouping.
Aljaz Bedene is currently ranked 99 in the world, making him British No 2 behind Andy Murray. The 26-year-old could make his debut as a British player at the new AEGON Manchester Trophy, a grass-court Challenger event which starts on May 31. Greg Rusedski has backed Bedene's bid to overturn the ITF's ruling that he can't play for Great Britain in the Davis Cup.
Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray 7-6 4-6 6-0 in the Miami Open final on Sunday. The world No 1 lost his cool at the end of the second set as Murray came back to take the match to a decider. The Serbian grabbed a towel from a ball boy who was caught in the crossfire of the tirade. Djokovich issued an apology via Facebook to the boy's parents for the incident .
Lewis Hamilton was four-hundredths of a second ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg. Sebastian Vettel was third on the grid ahead of Valtteri Bottas, Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa. Rosberg moaned over the team radio after he was informed he'd missed out on pole. Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso will start 17th and 18th respectively .
Lewis Hamilton on pole for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit. Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg 0.042secs ahead of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel in second. Valtteri Bottas third fastest for Williams ahead of Williams pair Massa and Bottas. Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button will start 18th and 18th, respectively, on the grid .
Daniel Ricciardo has called for a back-to-basics approach for Red Bull to return to the front of the grid. The Australian driver has urged his team to go back to basics after a troubled start to the season. Red Bull finished second best to Mercedes last season after a run of four successive championship triumphs. The main gripe has centred on power-unit supplier Renault .
AP McCoy won the Grade One Betfred Melling Chase race at Aintree on Friday. McCoy rode Don Cossack to victory as he prepares for his final Grand National on Saturday. McCoy will ride hot favourite Shutthefrontdoor in the Crabbie’s Grand National. He won the Grand National in 2007 with Silver Birch.
Ian Bell scored 143 on the first day of the first Test against West Indies in Antigua. The 33-year-old was dropped from the side on his last visit to the Caribbean in 2009 . Bell scored his 22nd Test century in his return to the side after being dropped in Jamaica. He put on 177 for the fourth wicket with Joe Root and added 130 with Ben Stokes .
Jimmy Anderson was given a silver cap by Mike Atherton to mark his 100th Test cap. Both teams stood either side of the pitch for a minute's silence in honour of Richie Benaud. Players and officials wore black armbands to show their respect to the late Benaud . Chris Gayle chose to play in the IPL rather than for his country. Moeen Ali scored 62 for Worcestershire against Yorkshire in the County Championship .
Jonathan Trott last played a Test for his country in November 2013. He withdrew from England's disastrous Ashes tour with a stress-related illness. Trott was making his first Test appearance since his Ashes turmoil against Mitchell Johnson 18 months ago. The Warwickshire man was dismissed for a duck in his first game back in the Test team .
Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes joined Manchester Thunder netball team to promote the Superleague semi-finals on Saturday. The Thunder filmed a lip-sync version of 'Is This The Way To Amarillo', featuring their own players and coaches alongside England women's footballers and several soap stars. The Neville brothers put in a brief appearance, first throwing a netball to each other, and then, somewhat awkwardly, clicking along to the music.
Jonathan Brownlee won the Gold Coast Triathlon in the ITU World Series on Saturday. The 24-year-old moved amongst the leaders on the swim, remained at the front during the cycle and then broke clear in the run, seeing off Mario Mola by 19 seconds with a winning time of 1:46:53. Brownlee leads the rankings with 2,186 points from Javier Gomez, who is 219 points behind.
Roberto Martinez will hold talks with Kevin Mirallas over his future at the end of the season. The Everton boss admits he wants to keep Aaron Lennon on loan at Goodison Park. Mirallas was one of Everton’s top performers in the first half of the campaign. The Belgian has made no secret of his ambition to play in the Champions League .
Sunderland beat Newcastle 1-0 in their Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light last weekend. The result moved the Black Cats three points clear of the relegation zone ahead of this afternoon's visit of Crystal Palace. Costel Pantilimon admits he feared the worst after Sunderland's 4-0 loss to Aston Villa. The Romanian stopper admits there has been a definite mood change under Dick Advocaat .
Celtic drew 1-1 with Inverness Caley Thistle in their Scottish Cup semi-final first leg on Saturday. Leigh Griffiths opened the scoring for the hosts after just 135 seconds. Edward Ofere equalised for the home side in the second half from close range. The two sides meet in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park on Sunday .
Celtic drew 1-1 with Inverness Caledonian Thistle in their Scottish Premiership clash on Saturday. Leigh Griffiths opened the scoring for the champions after just three minutes. Edward Ofere equalised for the Highlanders from close range a minute later. Dean Brill was substituted off injured after 20 minutes after suffering a knee injury .
Stuart Armstrong has backed under-fire Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara to turn around his troubled season at Tannadice. McNamara has faced a furious fan backlash in the past week amid a woeful run of results. United have won just once, in a Scottish Cup tie at Stranraer. Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven were sold to Celtic for £2million on transfer deadline day.
Rangers beat Raith Rovers 4-0 to bounce back from their defeat against Queen of the South. Nicky Law, Nicky Clark and Haris Vuckic scored in the victory at Ibrox. Stuart McCall's side travel to Livingston in midweek in the Scottish Championship .
Rangers beat Raith Rovers 4-0 at Ibrox on Sunday afternoon. Nicky Clark, Haris Vuckic and Nicky Law scored for the hosts. The win means Rangers remain level on 61 points with Hibernian at the top of the Championship .
Newcastle lost 2-0 to Liverpool in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Monday night. Moussa Sissoko was sent off for a second bookable offence in the second half. Newcastle manager John Carver has labelled the tackle as 'indefensible' . The 25-year-old caught Lucas on the ankle with a reckless challenge .
Liverpool beat Newcastle United 2-0 in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Monday night. Jordan Henderson and Simon Mignolet both played their 47th game of season in the win. Manchester City are four points behind Liverpool in the Premier League table. Henderson believes Liverpool can pile the pressure on to City who sit four points above them .
David Ospina has won 11 of his 12 Premier League games since displacing Wojciech Szczesny. The Arsenal goalkeeper has a Premier League win ratio of 91.7 per cent. Former Manchester City defender Stefan Savic is second on the list with 90.9 per cent . Gerard Pique, Arjen Robben and Asier del Horno also feature in the top 10 .
Harry Redknapp branded the situation at QPR a ‘soap opera’ and accused ‘people with their agendas’ of working against him before he left the club in February citing knee problems. Others, including Joey Barton, blame Redknappy’s recruitment in the summer transfer window and poor work on the training ground. Sandro said that Redkn app should not shoulder all the blame, despite leaving the club second from bottom in the table, where they have continued to struggle.
Chelsea beat Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2 in the final of the UEFA Youth League in Nyon. Dominic Solanke scored a brace to take his tournament tally to a tournament-best 12 goals. Izzy Brown also scored twice as Chelsea won their fifth FA Youth Cup in six seasons. The Blues are the defending Under 21 Premier League champions and the holders of the FA youth Cup.
Chelsea face Shakhtar Donetsk in the final of the UEFA Youth League on Monday in Nyon, Switzerland. The Blues beat Roma 4-0 in the semi-finals on Friday to reach the final. The match will kick-off at 3pm UK time and will be shown live on British Eurosport . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .
Paul Downton has left his role as managing director of England and Wales Cricket Board. Alastair Cook was a supporter of Cook as Test captain but was persuaded to sack him as one-day captain three weeks before the disastrous World Cup campaign. The path is now clear for Kevin Pietersen if he scores runs for Surrey. Peter Moores' position is now as weak as it has been .
Paul Downton lost his job as the England and Wales Cricket Board's managing director of cricket on Wednesday, with the job title also scrapped. Former England captain Michael Vaughan has re-affirmed his interest in taking on the newly created role of director of England cricket - but only if he feels he can make a difference. Ashes 2005 winning skipper Vaughan is among the early frontrunners.
Paul Downton has left his role as managing director of England and Wales Cricket Board. The move came a day ahead of an ECB board meeting that was meant to discuss his future. The ECB are to create a new role of ‘director of England Cricket’ ahead of the Ashes series.
Sean Kelly believes it is time for Team Sky to break their duck in one of cycling's Monuments. The Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix are looming large over the next two weekends. Sir Dave Brailsford has put more emphasis on the Spring Classics in his second five-year plan. The shift in emphasis has already paid dividends in the early part of the season, with Ian Stannard defending his title at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Geraint Thomas winning E3 Harelbeke.
Jordan Spieth threw away a two-shot lead to finish joint second to Bubba Watson at Augusta last year. The 21-year-old has been paired with Henrik Stenson and Billy Horschel for the first two rounds . Spieth believes he is better equipped to win the first major of the year after coming close on his debut in 2014 .
Rory McIlroy, Ian Poulter, Graeme McDowell and Justin Rose will tee off at Augusta National on Thursday. Nick Faldo and Charl Schwartzel will also be in action at the world-famous Augusta National Golf Club . Click on the graphic below to get a closer look at what the biggest names in the game will face when they tee off.
Rory McIlroy is bidding to become just the sixth man to win golf's Grand Slam. The Northern Irishman will tee off alongside Phil Mickelson and Ryan Moore on Thursday. Tiger Woods returns to action for the first time since February at Augusta National. The four-time green jacket winner will be joined by Jamie Donaldson and Jimmy Walker .
Rory McIlroy is bidding to complete a career grand slam at this week's Masters. The Northern Irishman could face record high temperatures on the first day of play. Augusta National has its own weather centre where officials can keep an eye on any extreme changes and evacuate players, spectators and staff from the course if necessary .
Brook Lopez scored 32 points and nine rebounds as Brooklyn Nets beat Portland Trail Blazers. The game was postponed by bad weather on January 26 and was the only game on the NBA schedule. LaMarcus Aldridge and others were left home for the game that was postponed due to bad weather. Deron Williams added 24 points and 10 assists for the Nets.
Dikembe Mutombo was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday. Mutombo played in the NBA from 1991 until 2009, recording 11,729 points, 12,359 rebounds, and 3,289 blocks during 18 seasons spent mostly with Denver, Atlanta and Houston. The Congolese centre was a four-times NBA Defensive Player of the Year and led the league in blocked shots for five straight seasons.
San Antonio Spurs defeated Golden State Warriors 107-92 on Sunday. Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and set a new career-high with seven steals in the win. Spurs extended their home winning streak over Warriors to 32 straight, dating back to 1997. Houston overcame Russell Westbrook's 11th triple-double of the season to beat Oklahoma City 115-112. Paul George returned from injury for Indiana as they beat Miami 112-89 to revive play-off hopes. LeBron James scored 20 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in Cleveland Cavaliers' 99-94 win over Chicago Bulls .
Al Horford and DeMarre Carroll scored 20 points each as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Brooklyn Nets 131-99 on Saturday night. Paul Millsap left the game early after picking up a shoulder injury in the first half. The Golden State Warriors clinched home-court advantage throughout the playoffs with their 12th straight victory, beating the Dallas Mavericks 123-110. Marcus Smart hit a buzzer-beating layup in overtime as the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 117-166.
Gary Neville says Manchester City have a 'mentality problem' which prevents them from winning back-to-back titles. The former Manchester United and England defender saw City lose 2-1 to Crystal Palace on Monday. City are now nine points behind Chelsea at the top of the Premier League table. Neville was on Monday Night Football with Sportsmail's Jamie Carragher.
Chelsea beat QPR 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Loftus Road on Sunday. Cesc Fabregas scored the only goal of the game in the 88th minute. The win moved Jose Mourinho's side seven points clear at the top of the table . The midfielder said: 'It was vital. We know we are playing for the most important trophy of the season'
Jolyon Palmer will drive in every Friday practice session for Lotus this season. The 24-year-old has been given the perfect opportunity by Lotus to prove himself worthy. Palmer was only 0.6secs behind Pastor Maldonado at the end of FP1 in China last weekend .
Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. Atletico have not lost to Real in six meetings since the 2014 Champions League final. Fernando Torres has hailed manager Diego Simeone as the reason behind Atletico's recent success. The former Chelsea misfit has scored four goals since returning to his former club .
Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. The reigning champions have failed to beat their local rivals in six attempts this season. Marcelo says they will give everything on the pitch without thinking about previous games. The last time Real beat Atletico was in last season's Champions League final last season.
Roberto Carlos says he finds coaching 'very easy' after the pressures he faced as a player. The 42-year-old has already worked on the sidelines in Turkey with Sivasspor and Akhisar Belediyespor. The former Real Madrid defender won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and the Champions League in 2000. Carlos has not had his confidence shaken and aims to eventually lead Brazil. He added that he has learnt something from all the managers he worked under as a players.
Sergio Aguero opened the scoring for the Northern All-Stars after less than a minute. But Alexis Sanchez and Harry Kane scored for the Southern All-Star side in our simulated game. The Northern team were made to rue missed opportunities after creating three clear-cut chances to the South's two but didn't convert them. Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez is the stand-out in Football Manager's player ratings with 6.1 while Martin Skrtel was least effective for the North.
Barcelona face PSG in the Champions League quarter-final first-leg on Wednesday. The Catalans beat PSG 3-1 at the Nou Camp but lost 3-2 in their last trip to the French capital. Adriano warned his team-mates they must be at their absolute best if they are to overcome PSG's star-studded squad, which includes the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thiago Silva and Lucas Moura.
Barcelona host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. PSG beat Barcelona 4-0 at the Parc des Princes in the group stages of the competition earlier this year. Thiago Silva says Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Neymar are the best three players in the world. The PSG defender wants his side to impose their style of play on Barcelona .
Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. Carlo Ancelotti's side are yet to win a single game in six Madrid derbies this season. Atletico have beaten them twice in the league and in the Spanish Super Cup and the Copa del Rey. The Italian says he is not 'obsessed' with Atletico and that Gareth Bale will start for Real .
Chelsea are in talks with Belgian side Royal Mouscron-Peruwelz over a possible partnership. Talks have been ongoing for over a month after French side Lille cut their ties with the club. Chelsea have been looking for alternatives to Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem .
Paris Saint-Germain face Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Lucas Moura has singled out Lionel Messi for special praise ahead of the match. The PSG playmaker has revealed he is 'obsessed' with Messi's way of playing. PSG face Barcelona at Parc des Princes on Wednesday before facing La Liga giants at the Nou Camp on April 21 .
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani both scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain beat Bastia 4-0 in the French League Cup final at the Stade de France. Ibrahimovic opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Sebastien Squillaci was sent off in the first half. The former AC Milan striker doubled the lead just before halftime. Cavani added more luster to the win in the closing stages with a fine header and a cool finish at the end of a counterattack.
Medhi Benatia could miss both legs of Bayern Munich's Champions League quarter-final against Porto due to a muscle injury. The 27-year-old was taken off in the first half of their victory on penalties over Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup last eight on Wednesday. The Morocco international said on his Twitter account that a medical examination suggested he would be out for between 'two and four weeks' Bayern travel to Porto next week before the return leg in Munich later this month.
FIFA said as far back as 2011 that it had strong suspicions that some of the South African national team's warm-up games in the weeks before it hosted the World Cup were fixed. No players were implicated, but referees were suspected of working for convicted match-fixer Wilson Raj Perumal and manipulating matches. South African sports minister Fikile Mbalula has previously expressed frustration with FIFA over delays.
A Rajasthan Royals player was offered money to influence a game last month. The player immediately reported the incident to the Indian cricket board's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit. The team said the player's 'honesty and uprightness' should be lauded . Former India paceman Shanthakumaran Sreesanth was arrested in 2013 on suspicion of taking money to concede a fixed number of runs.
Nikola Karabatic will stand trial for fraud over his suspected involvement in illegal betting case. The former Montpellier ace has been accused of match fixing along with 15 other players. The trial will likely take place within months, according to his lawyer Michael Corbier. 'We would have preferred the charges to be thrown out, but we'll aim for a not-guilty verdict,' he said .
Stuart McCall insists he's loving life at Rangers despite losing 3-0 to Queen of the South. The former Motherwell boss was wowed by Murray Park in the days after he replaced Kenny McDowall. McCall has taken over a brighter picture following Dave King's boardroom victory. The 50-year-old former Light Blues midfielder has led his side to three successive wins.
Stuart McCall has spoken to Bilel Mohsni about his discipline. The Tunisian centre-back was booked for reacting to Queen of the South fans. Rangers lost 3-0 to the League One side on Thursday night at the Palmerston . McCall insists Rangers can't afford to have 'silly bookings' at this stage of the season.
Queen of the South beat Rangers 2-0 at Palmerston Park in their Scottish Championship clash. Derek Lyle opened the scoring for the hosts after 33 minutes before Lee Wallace doubled the lead. Lewis Kidd's own goal doubled the hosts' lead at the start of the second half. Gavin Reilly scored an own goal for QOTS in the 69th minute to make it 3-0. Rangers boss Stuart McCall suffered his first defeat since taking charge of the Ibrox club.
Tim Visser wants to end his Edinburgh career lifting European silverware at the ground he will call home next season. The winger signed a two-year deal with Harlequins earlier this month. Edinburgh beat London Irish in the quarter-final of the European Challenge Cup. The Scots face Newport Gwent Dragons in the semi-final at BT Murrayfield in a fortnight .
Al Kellock will retire at the end of the season and take up a new role with the SRU. Kellock amassed 56 international caps and made over 200 appearances for Glasgow and Edinburgh. The 33-year-old has decided that his body and mind have been put through enough . The record books will show that he skippered Scotland to their first ever Test series win in the southern hemisphere.
Kerry Hamilton, 34, had stomach cramps, bleeding and irregular periods for two years. Doctors finally discovered she had a tumour the size of a golf ball growing in her cervix. She was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma, a rare cancer of the soft tissue normally found in women over 50. At just 34, she was forced to undergo a hysterectomy and was devastated at the thought of not being able to have children. She now wants to raise awareness about rare cancers so other women with symptoms like cramps visit their GP.
Riff was created by London-based developers through Facebook's Creative Labs. It is available for free on iOS and Android and lets you film videos and upload them to Facebook. Friends and strangers can then film relevant clips and attach them to the end of your video. Each video has a counter that shows how many clips are attached, and how many people have viewed the total project.
Bristol City striker Aaron Wilbraham scored in the 63rd minute to give the hosts the lead at Deepdale. Swindon's win over Peterborough means Steve Cotterill's side will have to wait until Tuesday to finish the job of returning to the Championship . Preston's Jermaine Beckford pulled one back for the hosts on the hour mark .
American Airlines is targeting a younger demographic with the introduction of their new 'indie' cabin playlists. While boarding and while disembarking, specially selected indie rock music will now be piped into the cabin. The change comes on the heels of unfavourable customer feedback about the airline's previous cabin music, which were instrumental piano versions of pop songs.
Manchester United are monitoring Edinson Cavani's situation at Paris Saint-Germain. The 28-year-old's agent Claudio Anelucci says a move to the Premier League is most likely. The Uruguayan is reportedly fed up of playing second fiddle to Zlatan Ibrahimovic at PSG. United are thought to be interested in Cavani to replace Robin van Persie. Juventus and Inter Milan are also interested in the ageing striker.
Gregory van der Wiel says he's not interested in leaving Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. The full back had a recent spat with Laurent Blanc after being dropped by the manager. Dani Alves has been linked with a move to the French champions . READ: Dani Alves set to sign a new contract with PSG? .
Nasr Bitar spotted the car in Mississauga, Canada, last autumn and followed it in his own vehicle. His plan was to get the all important 'selfie' - and make an appearance on the Street View map. He parked his car, jumped out and got in position - just in time to take the snap. The picture has now been shared almost 2.9million times on imgur and Instagram.
Jordon Ibe posted the video on Instagram as he recovers from a knee injury. The 19-year-old is expected to return in the next few weeks. Liverpool face a struggling Newcastle in their next Premier League game on Sunday. The Merseysiders are currently fourth in the Premier League table .
Liverpool have lost ground in the race for the Champions League places and will find it hard to recover. Brendan Rodgers says recent defeats are down to his players' own failings rather than the opposition having cracked their system. The Reds' 3-4-2-1 formation helped produce a 13-match unbeaten Premier League run. Blackburn host Liverpool in their FA Cup quarter-final replay on Wednesday .
England bowled St Kitts out for 59 on the first day of their opening two-day tour match. Alastair Cook and Ian Bell retired out before England declared with a mammoth 320 lead. The match was drawn, just about, and it should also have been hung and quartered. James Tredwell outperformed Adil Rashid in the contest to be England's Test spinner next week.
Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on Saturday to go 10 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga. Pep Guardiola's side were put through their paces in a Rondo passing drill in training. Xabi Alonso was left stretching for a pass with his team-mates watching on and ended up falling over. The one touch football routine has become a fundamental part of life under Guardiola.
Samir Nasri dined out in London with girlfriend Anara Atanes on Tuesday night. The pair dined at Hakkasan, an award-winning Michelin star restaurant in the capital. Manchester City lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday night. Manuel Pellegrini's side are nine points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea. City could use Nasri and Edin Dzeko as bait in deal to sign Paul Pogba from Juventus.
LeBron James posted an image of himself in the dentist's chair on Instagram on Monday. The Cleveland Cavaliers star was not happy with the buzzing of drills at the dentist. The 11-time All Star said he was 'sitting up like, "What the heck is going on back there" . LeBron delivered his first triple-double for Cavs as they beat Chicago Bulls on Sunday. He also takes some credit for telling Kyrie Irving to shoot a 52-foot three on the buzzer .
Kevin Davies tweeted a picture of his cut right hand after chainsawing on Tuesday. It's the second time in less than two months the Preston North End striker has injured that part of his body. The 38-year-old injured his left hand during Preston's FA Cup fifth round replay defeat to Manchester United on February 16. The former Bolton Wanderers captain previously held the record for the most Premier League bookings by a player with 99.
Ander Herrera joined Manchester United from Athletic Bilbao for £29million last summer. The 25-year-old says he wears his forename and surname on the back of his shirt for superstitious reasons. The Spaniard says he had a 'very good three years' at Athletic BilBao. He reached the Copa del Rey and Europa League finals in his debut season at the club in 2011-12.
Danny Welbeck was spotted at the Manchester Arena on Monday night to watch Nicki Minaj. Liverpool full back Jose Enrique was also in attendance along with team-mates Alberto Moreno and Mamadou Sakho. The Gunners beat Liverpool 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League .
Marcos Rojo was pictured enjoying a meal with family and friends in Portugal during a week off. The Manchester United defender was in action for his club against Aston Villa on Saturday. Fitness instructor Sarah Watson claims Rojo and his advisors tried to frame her for blackmail after she enjoyed a brief liaison with the United star following a night out. Watson says Rojo offered her money to spend the night with him - which she declined - and then accepted a £30,000 offer from a newspaper to sell her story.
Jack Wilshere played 90 minutes for Arsenal's Under 21 side in 4-1 win over Stoke City. Midfielder has been out of action since November with an ankle injury. The England international has set his sights on the FA Cup semi-final with Reading and the Premier League clash with Manchester United as he seeks to regain his place in Arsene Wenger's team .
California Department of Corrections has set up several Sensitive Needs Housing Units to protect former gang members from the gangs. The units provide a safer environment, free from gang activity, and the transition out of gang membership is dramatic. Some of the most prominent are the Black Guerilla Family, Aryan Brotherhood and rival hispanic gangs Nuestra Familia and Mexican Mafia.
Roy Keane will stand trial in June after an alleged road-rage incident with a taxi driver. The former Manchester United captain is said to have behaved aggressively towards cabbie Fateh Kerar, 44, near traffic lights in Ashley Road, Altrincham, on January 30. He is accused of causing harassment, alarm or distress to Mr Kerar - a Section 4A Public Order offence. Keane will face trial at Manchester Magistrates' Court on June 19 .
Liverpool face Blackburn in the FA Cup fourth round replay at Ewood Park on Wednesday night . Brendan Rodgers set his side the objective of winning a trophy and finishing inside the top four . The Reds have lost ground in the race for the Champions League places and will find it hard to recover. The FA Cup final would be more than useful, for all kinds of reasons . Rodgers would not go so far as to say it could save this campaign for Liverpool.
Carlos Colina, 32, is being held on $1 million bail after pleading not guilty to aggravated assault and battery and improper disposal of a human body in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Monday. The remains of Jonathan Camilien, 26, including a torso and limbs, were found in a duffel bag near the campus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Saturday morning. Colina previously worked out at the Cambridge Athletic Club but was kicked out following a fight over gym equipment on November 24. A witness said Colina started punching a much smaller man all over his body as the man unsuccessfully tried to fight back and suffered bloody cuts to his head.
Kim Min Hyeok appeared to stamp on Mu Kanazaki's face during a J-League clash. The 23-year-old defender was only shown a yellow card for the challenge. Some Japanese fans have demanded the expulsion of all South Koreans from the game. However, justice - to some extent - was served when the supposed stamped-on player's team won 3-1.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals as Real Madrid beat Granada 9-1 at the Bernabeu on Sunday. The Portuguese star took to Twitter to share his celebrations with his many followers. Ronaldo is one of the fittest athletes in the world, and tweeted for his many fans to join him in using excercise.
Christian Benteke scored a stunning hat-trick as Aston Villa drew 3-3 against QPR . The Belgium international has seven goals in seven games under Tim Sherwood. Villa boss Sherwood has backed the striker to fire the club to Premier League safety .
Ruby Walsh appears to jump his horse over a moving car in latest promotional advert for Paddy Power. The two-time Grand National winner is riding Ballycasey in Saturday's Grand National at Aintree. The Irish jockey starts the clip by saying: 'This is how I've been getting ready for this year's National' The horse barely clears the car's roof before landing and gallops away. Paddy power say the car was travelling at 40mph when Walsh jumped it.
Gary Mabbutt, 53, was rushed to hospital after waking up at 1am to find his leg had gone cold. Doctors warned him it was 'touch and go' on whether it would have to be amputated. Surgeons were required to replace the main artery in his left leg with a vein and needed 112 staples to seal the horrific wound. The former Tottenham and England star was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 17 .
Cesc Fabregas took to Instagram to show off the shiner he picked up from Charlie Adam. The Chelsea midfielder was left bloodied after being caught in the face by Adam's flailing arm. The 27-year-old joked that he could finally get his nose fixed after suffering a broken nose in 2008.
Arsenal have exactly the same record as they did at this stage last season. Played 31, won 19, drawn six, lost six and had 63 points from 31 games in 2013/14. Arsenal were reeling after a 6-0 defeat by Chelsea at this point last season . The Gunners are now in fine form and beat Liverpool 4-1 on Saturday but still have the exact same record. The only stat differentiating the two tables is Arsenal's favourable goal difference.
Jack Wilshere has been linked with a £30m move to Manchester City this summer. The Arsenal midfielder would follow in the footsteps of Emmanuel Adebayor, Bacary Sagna and Samir Nasri. The 23-year-old hasn't played for the first team since injuring his ankle in November. The midfielder has picked up 24 knocks during his seven-year professional career .
Rio Ferdinand started the first seven matches of QPR's Premier League campaign before being dropped. The 36-year-old has played just five times since the start of October. Harry Redknapp's side are currently two points from safety after their 3-3 draw at Aston Villa. Ferdinand won six Premier League titles, the FA Cup and the Champions League during his career .
QPR's Matt Phillips has seven assists in 2015 - the second highest tally in Europe's top five leagues. The Hoops winger now sits behind only Barcelona's Lionel Messi in the list of top assist makers. Phillips set up two goals in QPR's 3-3 draw with Aston Villa on Tuesday night. Wolfsburg's Kevin de Bruyne has 17 assists in the Bundesliga this season, with seven this year. Barcelona star Lionel Messi has made more assists (eight) than any other player.
Matt Phillips headed Queens Park Rangers into a seventh-minute lead after Bobby Zamora's cross. Christian Benteke equalised for Aston Villa just three minutes later. Chint Hill equalised just after the hour mark with his first Premier League goal for QPR . The hosts took the lead through Bentekes second goal after 33 minutes . Charlie Austin made it 2-2 just after half-time when he headed home from Phillips' cross . Bentece completed his hat-trick in the 83rd minute with a superb free-kick .
Jack Wilshere moved a step closer to recovery from serious ankle injury after 90 minutes for the U21 side. The England midfielder came through the 4-1 win over Stoke City unscathed as he pushes for a return to Arsene Wenger’s first team before the end of the campaign. Mikel Arteta and Abou Diaby, recovering from ankle and calf injuries respectively, were also involved. Alex Iwobi stole the show with a hat-trick for Arsenal at the Emirates alongside a few of their senior stars.
Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 2-1 in their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park. Steve Parish posed for a picture with Roy Hodgson, Alan Pardew and Bill Wyman. Wyman is one of the original members of The Rolling Stones and an avid Palace fan .
Chelsea beat Stoke 2-1 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. Didier Drogba was spotted talking on his mobile phone in London on Tuesday afternoon. The 37-year-old replaced Diego Costa during the second half of Chelsea's win over Stoke on Saturday after the Spain international was forced off with a hamstring injury. Chelsea are seven points clear of Manchester City with a game in hand after City's defeat at Crystal Palace.
Franck Ribery says his relationship with Louis van Gaal was 'poisoned' at Bayern Munich. The French winger claims the current Manchester United boss is a 'bad man' who lost players' trust. Van Gaal won the league and cup double in his first season in charge at Bayern in 2009/10. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester City were all interested in signing the winger.
Aston Villa drew 3-3 with QPR in their Premier League clash at Villa Park on Tuesday night. Tim Sherwood went from despair to ecstasy and back again in the Villa Park dugout. The former Tottenham boss will have to endure yet more ups and downs as Villa have six more games to achieve Premier League survival. Sportsmail brings you the best images of Sherwood's rollercoaster evening in the dugout .
Reigning Masters champion Bubba Watson admits he must 'improve as a man' after his fellow professionals appeared to choose him as the most unpopular player on the PGA Tour. An ESPN.com survey of 103 tour professionals anonymously answered questions on a wide range of topics, including which player they would not help in a fight in the car park. Watson got double the number of responses (22.6 per cent) of second-place finisher Patrick Reed (11 per cent), with Rory Sabbatini third and Robert Allenby fourth.
Tim Sherwood and Chris Ramsey went head-to-head at Villa Park on Tuesday night. Sherwood's QPR drew 3-3 with Aston Villa in the Premier League's relegation battle. The two managers will remember this night when they went toe to toe for 90 minutes of top-flight football. There was adrenaline, action, twists and turns as the two went head to head.
Zak Hardaker was at the centre of a police assault probe into an attack on a 22-year-old man at student flats in Leeds, but was not charged with any offence. Leeds issued a lengthy statement outlining Hardaker's punishment, which will also see him forfeit one month's salary to be donated to a local charity and do up to 20 hours a week of voluntary work for the club's foundation for the duration of his contract. Hardaker received a five-match ban and a fine for a homophobic comment made last year and was also fined by England for breaching team discipline during the 2013 World Cup.
Jenson Button believes McLaren now have rivals in their sights ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix. The British driver retired during last month's Malaysian Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur. McLaren and new power-unit supplier Honda made significant progress in Malaysia. Button believes the cooler air in Shanghai will make it harder to generate tyre temperature.
Aston Villa beat QPR 3-2 in their Premier League clash at Villa Park on Tuesday night. Christian Benteke scored a hat-trick to rescue a point for the home side against their relegation rivals. Stan Collymore was pictured leaping out of his seat when Bentekes scored to make it 2-1 to Villa. But goals from QPR's Clint Hill and Charlie Austin turned the game on its head and made it 3-1 in their favour.
The image was taken at Sebastian Inlet State Park near Vero Beach by John Bailey, WPTV reported. Bailey told the television station that the bobcat collected the shark after entering the water. A spokesman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has said she believes the image is genuine .
Manchester City travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. Louis van Gaal and Manuel Pellegrini are both keen to immerse themselves in the local culture. The Dutchman has asked the son of a Salford butcher to speak to the players about the opposition and tell them exactly what victory would mean to the supporters. City fans may no longer (thankfully) pay homage by wearing Arabic robes or waving £20 notes in the air, but the man from Abu Dhabi is adored .
Liverpool face Blackburn in the FA Cup sixth round at Ewood Park on Wednesday night. The FA Cup represents Liverpool's last chance of silverware after a disappointing season. The need for trophies has been a dominant theme since Brendan Rodgers took over at Liverpool and made them contenders again. It has been three years since they last won a trophy - and the FA cup is a chance to stop the clock.
Wisden editor Lawrence Booth has launched a stinging attack on English cricket. He says that the national team have lost touch with the game's public. England lost eight full series out of all across the formats in 2014 . The Wisden editor is just as scathing about England's decision to sack Alastair Cook as one-day captain before the World Cup debacle .
Youssouf Mulumbu has cast his vote for the PFA Player of the Year awards on Twitter. The West Brom midfielder has picked Harry Kane and Eden Hazard for the main prizes. The DR Congo international has also picked five Chelsea players in his XI of the year. The Baggies player posted an image of his voting slip to Twitter on Wednesday.
Monaco midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia has been linked with a move to the Premier League. The 22-year-old has made over 100 league appearances for Lens, Monaco, Sevilla and Sevilla. Arsenal were heavily linked with him before he left Sevilla for Ligue 1 side Monaco. The central midfielder scored the first goal in the Champions League last-16 first leg against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Tyrone Mings posted a text message conversation between him and his mother on his Instagram account. His mother thanked him for wiping 'all my debt away for the first time ever in my life' Mings replied: 'Aww mumma you deserve every penny. Thankyou for all the years of hard work' Ipswich spokesman said the post was 'a private matter between Tyrone and his mum'
Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United will hit the ground running in Premier League next season. The United boss has persuaded the Old Trafford hierarchy to agree to a short pre-season tour of America. The trip will last in the region of 12 days – a whole week shorter than last summer - and will be over by August 1. United have turned down offers from Asia and Australia and are about to sign off a visit.
Christian Benteke scored a hat-trick as Aston Villa drew 3-3 with QPR on Tuesday night. The 24-year-old's treble was the 46th, 47th and 48th goals scored by Belgian players this season. Belgium are now third in the Premier League for Premier League goals this term. Eden Hazard has scored 12 goals for Chelsea, while Romelu Lukaku has eight for Everton .
England take on Saint Kitts and Nevis Invitational XI in second warm-up match in St Kitts. Stuart Broad was bowling his first over of the day when he slipped over during his delivery. Broad required lengthy treatment on the pitch after clutching his left ankle . The first Test against West Indies starts on Monday in Antigua  .
Manchester United have signed a £750million kit deal with adidas for the 2015-16 season. Supposed images of the club's home, away and third strips for next season have been leaked online. The German brand follow Nike who had been supplying United for 13 years .
Pep Guardiola is set to enter into contract negotiations with Bayern Munich at the end of the season. The former Barcelona boss has a contract which expires in the summer of 2016. Bayern are currently 10 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga and face Bayer Leverkusen in the quarter-finals of the German Cup on Wednesday night. They also face a two-legged tie against Porto in the last eight of the Champions League.
Everton have been sponsored by Thai beverage Chang Beer for over 11 years. Phil Jagielka took part in a cookery lesson to celebrate the Thai festival of Songkran. The Toffees skipper prepared some Pad Thai - a stir-fried noodle dish - before taste testing his own food. Everton face Swansea at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday .
Harry Dowd joined Manchester City as an amateur at the age of 20 in 1958. The goalkeeper played 181 games in nine years at Maine Road. Dowd was part of the side who beat Leicester City 1-0 in the FA Cup at Wembley in 1969 . The Salford-born keeper once famously scored for City, against Bury, after switching to centre forward in a game in 1964.
Robin van Persie has missed Manchester United's last six games with an ankle injury. Louis van Gaal said last week he did not expect the striker to be fit enough to return. The 31-year-old tweeted: 'Back to training with the group today. Was a great session. Happy to be. fit and able to play again. Looking forward to my next game!'
FC Chernomorets Odessa are struggling financially due to a lack of funding and sponsorship. Ukrainian Premier League club could face relegation and UEFA disqualification due to mounting debt. Club's general manager Sergey Kernitskiy says the houses are valued at around £67,000. The club currently sit 11th in the league - 12 points ahead of bottom side Karpaty.
Ander Herrera and Juan Mata have both scored braces in Manchester United's last two games. The pair have been in scintillating form for Louis van Gaal's side in recent weeks . Mata was the two-goal hero during his side's 2-1 win against Liverpool in May . Herrera followed up his compatriot's achievement with a brace against Aston Villa on Saturday . Manchester City host United in the Manchester derby on Sunday  .
Restaurant owner was attacked by would-be rapist as she was closing shop in Shandong, China. She let the man into the eatery when he knocked on the door and asked to use the toilet. She pinned him to the floor and put her hands around his throat - warning him to leave her alone. She then fled the restaurant - but was followed by her attacker. He tried to grab her again - but she knocked him down and escaped unharmed.
Cesc Fabregas suffered the break during Chelsea's win over Stoke City on Saturday. The Spaniard has since travelled to Milan to see a specialist, who produced masks for Fernando Torres, Petr Cech and Demba Ba previously. The mask, branded with Fabrega's initial and squad number 'C4', was made by the Ortholabsport. The 27-year-old played on for the entire 90 minutes at Stamford Bridge last Saturday despite the knock.
Vincent Kompany and Gael Clichy helped youngsters add the finishing touches to the mural. The 64metre design covers the south edge of the Premier League champion's Academy Stadium. The mural has been inspired by young City fans around the world to reflect the positive influence that the game has brought to their lives.
Newcastle fans are planning to boycott the club's next home game against Tottenham on April 19. A social media campaign has been launched for the match, which will be shown live on Sky Sports. Fans who don't want to turn their backs on the players will be encouraged to take part in other demos. Newcastle are currently just above the relegation zone in the Premier League.
Senad Lulic scored a late winner to give Lazio a 1-0 win at Napoli in the Coppa Italia semi-final. Lazio will face Juventus in the final after the Serie A leaders beat Fiorentina 3-0 on Tuesday. Holders Napoli went into the match as favourites after drawing 1-1 away in the first leg of the semi. Napoli coach Rafael Benitez was under pressure after his side slipped from third to sixth in Serie A.
Paul Downton has left his role as managing director of England and Wales Cricket Board. The decision was made by new ECB chief executive Tom Harrison and chairman-elect Colin Graves after a ring-round to each of the 14 members of the governing body’s management board ahead of their spring meeting today. Michael Vaughan immediately threw his hat in the ring to replace the departed DowntON. Andrew Strauss is also thought to be a possible candidate to replace him.
Ernest Goult, 72, is accused of making the gesture at a Middlesbrough home game against Blackburn in November. Blackburn players Markus Olsson, Rudy Gestede and Lee Williamson are expected to give evidence at the trial. Teesside Magistrates' Court heard a police officer would also be giving evidence.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 300th goal of his Real Madrid career against Rayo Vallecano. The Portugal forward netted in the 68th minute to move Madrid within four points of their great rivals Barcelona. The 30-year-old joined the 300 club in just 288 appearances with a header in the second half. He is the third player in the club's history to reach the landmark alongside Alfredo Di Stefano and Raul. Ronaldo was booked in the 52nd minute for diving inside the 18-yard box with the game at 0-0.
Liverpool beat Blackburn 1-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final replay at Ewood Park . Simon Eastwood almost scored a dramatic late equaliser to force extra-time . The Blackburn boss was in 'shock' as he watched Eastwood's last-gasp effort . Liverpool will now face Aston Villa in a Wembley semi-final on April 19 . Jordan Henderson believes the result will give his side a much-needed lift .
Steven Gerrard could feature in the FA Cup final at Wembley on his 35th birthday on May 30. Gerrard was suspended for the quarter-final replay following his red card against Manchester United. Philippe Coutinho came to the rescue for Liverpool by scoring the game's only goal at Ewood Park to book their place in the semi-final.
Liverpool beat Blackburn Rovers 1-0 in FA Cup sixth round replay at Ewood Park. Philippe Coutinho scored winner after 161 minutes to send Reds through to semi-final. Simon Mignolet recovered well from his Emirates horror show to keep Reds in the game. Blackburn keeper Simon Eastwood was denied by the Reds keeper in stoppage time.
Jack Nicklaus hit a hole in one on the fourth during the Par-3 Contest at Augusta National. The 75-year-old was playing alongside Gary Player and Ben Crenshaw at the time. Camilo Villegas and Kevin Streelman also hit hole-in-ones on the day .
Philippe Coutinho scored the only goal of the game as Liverpool beat Blackburn Rovers 1-0. The Brazilian playmaker had the most shots, most touches, the highest duel success, highest dribble completion, and the most tackles. The 25-year-old had not slept the night before the game after his partner Beccy gave birth to their second daughter, Alba, during the night. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers revealed Henderson told him there was no chance he was missing the fixture once the baby had arrived .
Luis Suarez was clearly Liverpool's player of the season last season after scoring 31 goals. Steven Gerrard, Daniel Sturridge, Philippe Coutinho and Raheem Sterling also played well. Coutinho scored the winner in the FA Cup semi-final win at Ewood Park on Sunday. The Brazilian playmaker has scored five of his six goals this season .
Mamadou Sakho limped off early on in Liverpool's 1-0 FA Cup sixth round replay win over Blackburn Rovers. The French defender was limping heavily and clutching his hamstring after a clearance on the edge of his own penalty area. He was replaced by Kolo Toure, who partnered Dejan Lovren in a threadbare four-man defence with Emre Can and Martin Skrtel already unavailable. The 25-year-old will undergo scans on Thursday to determine the extent of the injury.
Hector Bellerin scored his second Premier League goal in Arsenal's 4-1 win over Liverpool last weekend. The Spaniard has impressed in the absence of Mathieu Debuchy at right back this season. The 23-year-old beat Theo Walcott's club sprint record over 40 metres last summer. But the Arsenal winger is determined to reclaim his title this summer .
Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0 in their La Liga clash at the Bernabeu on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo was booked for diving in the area during the game. Carlo Ancelotti wants the yellow card shown to his star forward rescinded. Ronaldo could be suspended for the game against Eibar in La Liga on Saturday .
Celtic beat Partick Thistle 2-0 to maintain seven-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership . Kris Commons scored a 45th minute penalty after James Craigen was sent off for a 'last man' foul on Stuart Armstrong . Stefan Johansen added a second in the 63rd minute with a left-footed shot into the bottom corner . Ronny Deila's side maintained the gap over the Dons but also have a game in hand as the title race draws closer to conclusion.
Thiago Alcantara scored the winning penalty as Bayern Munich edged out Bayer Leverkusen to reach the German Cup semi-final - but was lucky to still be on the pitch. The Spaniard challenged for the ball but followed through with a nasty kick into Stefan Kiessling's chest. Thiago then converted the decisive penalty in the shootout after Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer had saved Josip Drmic's effort. Pep Guardiola watched the shootout calmly from a chair on the sidelines .
Manchester City beat Leicester City 5-1 on aggregate to reach the Youth Cup final. Isaac Buckley and Brandon Barker scored late goals to put City 3-0 up at the King Power Stadium. Layton Ndukwu had given Leicester hope of clawing back the advantage with 20 minutes to go. But substitute Buckley and Barker struck to kill that dream off and set up a final against Chelsea .
Troy University students Delonte' Martistee, 22, of Georgia and Ryan Austin Calhoun, 23, of Alabama were charged on Friday with sexual battery by multiple perpetrators relating to the incident that occurred between March 10-12. The alleged victim told deputies she thought she had been drugged before the incident and that she was afraid to report it because she could not remember many details. The footage was uncovered on a cell phone during an unconnected investigation into a shooting in Troy, Alabama.
Nina Moric, 38, took to Instagram to deny claims that she tried to take her own life over the weekend. Italian media reported that she was found by her mother in her Milan apartment on Saturday night. The Croatian-born model claimed she collapsed at home due to 'low blood pressure' . Ms Moric told her fans she was 'shocked' by the suicide claims and was recovering at home .
Burnell 'Bernie' Mitchell arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and terrorism offences. The 61-year-old founded An Noor Mosque in Acton where Abdul Hadi Arwani used to preach. His sister is Liz Mitchell, lead singer of 1970s band Boney M who fronted 1970s hit 'Rasputin' . Mr Mitchell's home was searched at the same time as An-Noor Mosque in north west London . Police are investigating death of Mr Ar wani, 48, who was found dead in his car last week. Leslie Cooper, 36, has been charged with his murder while Mitchell is held on suspicion .
Storm Prediction Center upgraded to its second-highest advisory level - a moderate risk - while stressing that a significant tornado or two could form in a narrow stretch from northern Oklahoma to central Missouri. Strong storms swamped Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Charleston, West Virginia, at midday Wednesday and forecasters said more severe weather could form as far away as the plains of West Texas. 57 million people were at an 'enhanced risk' of seeing storms nearby, including residents in Chicago, Detroit and St. Louis.
The banyan tree in Guangxi province, southern China, has a whole web of roots growing around its trunk. The web is so flimsy that the entire tree sways in the wind due to its flimsy structure. Originally the roots of the tree grew up against a wall, before it was moved to a nearby park .
Fabio Capello insists John Terry should never have been stripped of the England captaincy. The Chelsea defender was accused of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand in October 2011. Capello claims England would be in a much stronger position if they still had the Chelsea star at their disposal. The Italian was in charge of the national side when Terry was stripped of his captaincy .
Alain Robert climbed Dubai's 1,007ft Cayan Tower with nothing more than sticky tape and chalk. The 52-year-old free-climber took an hour and a half to scale the high-rise building in the United Arab Emirates. Robert has previously been arrested, imprisoned and banned from locations across the world for illegal ascent.
Author Martin Fletcher has revealed a series of other blazes at businesses owned by or associated with Stafford Heginbotham, the club's chairman at the time of the tragedy in 1985. The official inquiry into the blaze, led by Mr Justice Oliver Popplewell, concluded that the fire was an accident, probably caused by a spectator dropping a cigarette into rubbish. The fire broke out near to half-time during Bradford's home game against Lincoln City on May, 11, 1985 and within four minutes the stand was completely ablaze. 56 football fans were killed in the tragedy, which also injured 265 people. Today, the former judge has dismissed claims the blaze was not an accident .
Man in his 70s barricaded himself into his home in Zaragoza, north-eastern Spain, last night. He shot and wounded his daughter's boyfriend and a police officer before barricading himself in. After a night of failed negotiations, police stormed the house at 8am this morning. The man yelled 'enter if you have the balls' before an intense firefight ensued. He was shot dead by officers who stormed the home and seriously wounded one man.
Canal and River Trust in Bath have so far removed 150 trolleys from the river bed as well as six vehicles, one of which dating back over 40 years. Divers had already located and harnessed the dumped items before the barge was used to lift them on to the riverbank. The clean-up operation is costing £20,000 and was ordered by the Environment Agency after the objects were identified during a recent river survey .
Ri Sol-Ju was pictured clapping next to her smiling husband Kim Jong-un during a football match. The couple were celebrating the 103rd birthday of Kim Il-Sung, the young leader's grandfather. The match was being held as part of a series of events to mark the birthday on Wednesday. The 'Day of the Sun' is a rare two-day national holiday in the isolated state.
Andrew Odell tweeted the company a picture of the rodent crawling around inside the loaf of bread. He said it was the first and last time he was going to shop at the supermarket. Aldi said it had contacted Mr Odell and was investigating the grim discovery 'as a matter of urgency'
Hilarious moment took place at the Hengdaohezi Siberian Tiger Park in Northeast China. The tiger was chasing what was sure to be dinner when it slipped on the icy surface. The moment was captured by photographer Libby Zhang who was photographing the tigers' feeding session.
Juan Agudelo scored his first international goal in four years as USA beat Mexico 2-0 in San Antonio. Jordan Morris is the first university student to be picked by USA in two decades. The 20-year-old pounced on a ball that ricocheted off defender Mario Osuna in the 49th minute and beat goalkeeper Cirilo Saucedo from close range. The US has beaten Mexico in four straight home World Cup qualifiers, all in Columbus, Ohio.
Bob Shannon has been charged with sexual assault against a girl under the age of 16. The 59-year-old helped prepare Hatton for his comeback fight against Vyacheslav Senchenko in November 2012. Manchester-based trainer's stable includes Hatton's brother, Matthew, and fighters who have won British and European titles.
Luke Shaw admits that Ashley Young is the biggest joker in the Manchester United dressing room. The left back says the players still laugh at the time Young got bird poo in his mouth during a match against Swansea in August. Shaw says David de Gea is the 'nicest guy in football' and always approachable. Louis van Gaal's stern demeanour is not limited to the touchline; at training he is equally as focused, according to Shaw .
Newcastle United have dumped pictures of Sir Bobby Robson's title-chasing side in a skip outside St James' Park. Framed squad photographs of the likes of Alan Shearer, Gary Speed, Nobby Solano and Shay Given have been found discarded alongside grass cuttings, cardboard boxes and bin bags. The pictures were removed from corporate boxes inside the stadium and have been replaced by more recent images. Newcastle have never been the same since Sir Bobby left the club .
Jurgen Klopp has announced he is to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. The German has enjoyed seven successful seasons at the Westfalenstadion. Mats Hummels has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer. Ilkay Gundogan, Ciro Immobile, Neven Subotic and Mario Gotze have also been linked .
Ghana international Andre Ayew is out of contract at Marseille at the end of the season. The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer. Everton, Newcastle and Swansea have all shown interest in signing him. Liverpool have already signed Divock Origi and are keen on Burnley's Danny Ings .
Dagenham midfielder Joss Labadie has been banned for six months for biting Ronnie Henry. The 24-year-old was charged with violent conduct by the FA last month. The incident occurred during Dagenham's 1-0 win over Stevenage at the Lamex Stadium . The former West Brom trainee has also played for Shrewsbury, Cheltenham, Tranmere and Notts County .
Lyon beat Bastia 2-0 at the Stade de Gerland on Wednesday to go top of Ligue 1. Goals from Mohamed Yattara and Alexandre Lacazette seal victory for Lyon. French champions Paris Saint-Germain are second two points off the pace .
FA chairman Greg Dyke must find £30million to fund his masterplan to reform grassroots football with more 3G pitches in urban coaching hubs. Dyke has identified the non-league national team as an area of saving. England C, which has operated under different names since it was formed in 1979, is managed by former Barnet boss Paul Fairclough. The team normally plays only three or four times a season, but some friendly fixtures have attracted attention because of the elaborate travel involved.
Bristol City beat Bradford City 6-0 on Tuesday night to secure promotion from League One. The Robins are currently 10 points clear at the top of the table. Aden Flint was named Sky Bet League 1 Player of the Month for March. The 25-year-old defender has scored 11 goals for the Robins so far this season. The defender was on target as they won the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at Wembley.
Paul McGowan was handed his third conviction for assaulting a police officer at Airdrie Sheriff Court. The 27-year-old has been placed on a 16-week restriction of liberty order. Dundee have vowed to stand by their player after the bad boy midfielder was spared jail for a third assault on a policeman. McGowan will miss two forthcoming games against Celtic because he is under house arrest.
The FA have formed a concussion experts panel to help make the game safer. Jeff Astle died in 2002 after suffering a number of heavy blows to his head during his career. Head injuries have been under greater scrutiny since Hugo Lloris refused to be substituted following a clash with Romelu Lukaku in 2013.
NSW Police have released photos of 13 people they are trying to track down as they hunt for the fans who threw bottles at NRL referees during the Good Friday clash between the Bulldogs and Rabbitohs. A touch judge suffered a broken shoulder when he slipped at ANZ Stadium in Sydney as he tried to dodge bottles being thrown by angry Canterbury fans at the end of the game on April 3. Referees had penalised Bulldogs captain James Graham in the final minute of the. game, which allowed South Sydney to seal a 18-17 victory. Canterbury coach Des Hasler has apologised on behalf of his club over the actions of some fans after objects were thrown.
Gerard Pique has heaped praise on Barcelona's attacking trio of Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Neymar. The Spanish giants are in France ahead of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain. Pique says he has never seen a relationship like the one between Suarez, Neymar and Messi. 'They get on superbly. There's no hint of jealousy,' he says.
The family of Lavall Hall, 25, released the shocking video which calls into question the Miami Gardens police department's account of the incident on February 15. The clip captured from the police car at the scene shows shell cases flying as a police officer shot the 25-year-old schizophrenic, who was black. The police department said the officers were forced to shoot because Hall 'attacked' them with 'deadly force' using the broom - but the video footage appears to show him trying to flee the officers before he was fatally shot. Hall's family have now filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court in Miami against the city of Miami Gardens and the two police officers.
Suma, a 36-year-old orangutan, was first diagnosed with arthritis in 2013 after keepers noticed stiffness in her movements. She was initially given daily pain medication to help relieve the pain. But on Thursday, doctors had to anaesthetise Suma in order to check how her condition has progressed over the past two years. Surgeon Associate Professor Marino Pirpiris, who more typically treats humans, joined senior vet Dr Helen McCracken to look Suma over.
Magnitude 3.1 quake struck just before 9pm last night near San Fernando, north of Los Angeles. It was centered about four miles north of San Fernando near Interstate 210. The jolt was felt widely in the San Fernando Valley and parts of northern Los Angeles County. There was no reported damage or injuries and no problems reported.
The eBay listing, posted Friday, showed a laminated badge featuring a photo of Hernandez, 25, and identifying information, including his height, weight and birth date. The starting price for the card was $500, though there were no bids on the item when the auction was removed from the site on Saturday. Hernandez is currently in prison during his trial for the the June 2013 shooting death of Odin Lloyd, who was dating his fiancée's sister.
Ian Drinnan claimed his arthritis caused him almost constant pain and meant he had to use crutches to get around. But the 58-year-old was filmed looking sprightly in his role at Blackpool Rangers FC where he helped to put up spectator barriers and goalposts. He was watched and was on his feet for three or four hours at a time without using cruthes as he also helped to erect spectator barriers. Blackpool magistrates heard he was claiming £3,500 in disability benefits and had told the Department of Work and Pensions he was in pain six days a week.
Terry Richardson is one of the most famous and controversial photographers in the fashion industry. Known as much for his racy - often pornographic - photo shoots as he is for the sexual assault allegations that have been made against him. In a new interview with Vogue Kate Upton has revealed that the photographer released footage of her dancing in a bikini in a video called 'Cat Daddy' without her permission.
Daniel Agger is accused of elbowing FC Copenhagen's Mattias Jorgensen. The incident was not seen by match officials during the goalless draw on Monday. The former Liverpool defender is to be investigated by the Danish FA. FC Copenhagen are second in Denmark's Superligaen on 43 points, 11 behind leaders FC Midtjylland .
YouTube user Serpentor filmed his feline friend in action. Footage shows the tabby producing a range of unusual gurgling noises as she is petted. When her back is rubbed, she lets out a string of gobbledygook sounds. To date the clip of her singing has been watched more than 17,000 times.
Quinn Patrick was on a fishing trip with his dad at Snow Lake, Indiana when the pair caught a Bowfin. The Bowfin propels itself from the ground and slaps the youngster straight in the face with its large tail. The sound of the fish making impact with the youngster’s face is not dissimilar to a sound effect used in a cartoon.
The Curl-crested Jay is native to South America and resides at the Criadouro Onca Pintada breeding centre. Videoed behind a fence, the bird initially makes a sinister noise like a distorted voice before creating an almost digital sound. Following this the bird makes a noise that sounds like running water before a Space Invaders style tune emerges.
Lewis Hamilton says his Mercedes contract has been 'a pain in the backside' to negotiate. The British world champion says it is 'unlikely' the contract will be signed ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix. The 30-year-old says it has been his first time negotiating for himself without an agent . Hamilton leads the world championship after two races and is favourite to win in Shanghai .
Shaqueel van Persie filmed scoring with a 'scorpion kick' in his back garden. The seven-year-old has trained with both Manchester clubs and starred in a BT Sport advert. Manchester United will reportedly offer Van Persie £5million to leave Old Trafford in the summer. The Dutch striker has struggled for fitness this season, but has still managed 10 Premier League goals.
Jimmy Anderson is still three wickets away from breaking Sir Ian Botham's England record. Anderson took four wickets on day two of the first Test against West Indies in Antigua. Ben Stokes was England's first man to be dismissed when he edged to Jason Holder in the slips. Jos Buttler fell for a duck despite facing 22 deliveries on the second morning at the Sir Viv Richards Stadium. Anderson fell for 20 with the score on 399 with West Indies on 99 for four .
Matej Vydra fired Watford into the lead with a stunning volley from the edge of the box. Adlene Guedioura doubled the Hornets' lead shortly after the break with a tap-in. Millwall's Aiden O'Brien was a constant menace for the hosts, who had an early penalty shout turned down. The Lions have now gone 10 games without a win in the Championship this season .
Joao Teixeira has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a broken leg. The 22-year-old suffered the injury during Brighton's goalless draw with Huddersfield on Tuesday night. Brighton manager Chris Hughton has said it 'is a real blow' to lose Texeira for his side's final three games. The Portuguese starlet scored six goals during his loan spell at the Amex Stadium .
Ronny Deila has confirmed that Jason Denayer will miss Celtic's Champions League qualifiers. Manchester City want the defender back for pre-season to be assessed by their staff. The 19-year-old was SPFL young player of the month for March . Denayer has formed a formidable partnership with Virgil van Dijk at Celtic .
The 11-year-old boy is seen kneeling on a chair in order to reach the whiteboard, with his pen held to the extremely detailed map. The world map was highly accurate and even included details such as political borders and tiny coastal islands. A student took the photos and her father posted them on the online community, Reddit, as Bobitis.
Mats Hummels has been linked with a big-money move to Manchester United. The Germany defender has two years left on his contract at Borussia Dortmund. The 26-year-old has admitted he is considering his future at the club . Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke is optimistic about extending his stay .
Borussia Dortmund beat Hoffenheim 3-2 in the German Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday night. Neven Subotic gave Dortmund the lead in the 19th minute before Kevin Volland and Roberto Firmino equalised for Hoffenehim. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang equalised with a powerful header from a cross by Eric Durm. Substitute Sebastian Kehl fired in the winner from 25 meters (yards) in the 107th minute. Earlier, Ricardo Rodriguez converted a second-half penalty to allow Wolfsburg to advance with a 1-0 victory over Freiburg.
Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 1-0 at the Westfalenstadion on Saturday. Robert Lewandowski scored the only goal of the game to condemn his former club to defeat. Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp says his side lacked punch and deserved to lose. Bayern are now 10 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table after the win.
Chelsea beat QPR 1-0 in the west London derby at Loftus Road on Sunday afternoon. John Terry was booed as he was introduced, but played the full 90 minutes. The former England captain was rarely troubled by Bobby Zamora and Charlie Austin. Cesc Fabregas' late equaliser sealed three points for Jose Mourinho's side .
Chelsea travel to Loftus Road to face Queens Park Rangers on Sunday in Premier League. The Blues have won three Premier Leagues, four FA Cups, three League Cups, one Europa League and one Champions League since Roman Abramovich bought the club from Ken Bates in 2003. Jose Mourinho has been in charge for almost five of Abramovich's 12 seasons at Stamford Bridge. The Portuguese believes the likes of Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Dominic Solanke will represent Chelsea and England for years to come .
UEFA have ordered the final 18 seconds of England Women's U19 European Championships qualifier against Norway will be replayed after a refereeing mistake. The Elite Round Group 4 qualifier will be restarted at 9:45pm at Seaview stadium in Belfast on Thursday with the match resuming with England retaking a penalty in the 96th minute at 2-1 down. The Young Lionesses will qualify for the European Championships if the penalty is scored and the match is drawn 2-2. The decision has been taken for the first time in a UEFA competition following an FA appeal after the referee had wrongly denied England the opportunity to retake the penalty during Saturday's match.
A new episode of mockumentary W1A, to be broadcast later this month, shows bosses holding an emergency meeting after Clarkson uses the word ‘tosser’ on Top Gear. The episode was apparently filmed last July, but the narration has recently been tweaked. Clarkson’s spokesman was unavailable for comment.
The first year students at Washington University were practising at Creve Coeur Lake in Missouri. They were filmed by filmmaker Benjamin Rosenbaum as he walked up the dock to greet them. Asian carp are known for getting easily frightened by boats and leaping from the water. They have the ability to grow to 100lbs in mass and to jump as high as 10ft in the air.
Polish woman known only as Goska, has spent some time volunteering at Criadouro Onça Pintada in Brazil. She has mixed with a number of exotic animals while at the Jaguar Breeding Project. Among them was one-year-old rescued jaguar, Perseu who was captured on video being bottle-fed by the Polish volunteer.
New York state senator Jeffrey Klein said that a staffer 'accidentally tweeted a link from her personal phone' with a link to Google Image results for 'Susan Del Percio Hot' The tweet included a series of seemingly random characters followed by a Google search for images of the strategist, who has previously worked with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Klein, a Democrat who caucuses with the New York Republicans, said that the tweets was sent by a recently hired female communications staffer.
Dictator Kim Jong-Un, 32, pictured with right-hand wrist wrapped up in white bandage. Pictures show him smiling and waving, with his right wrist in bandages. Latest in a string of presumed health problems for the North Korean dictator, aged 32. South Korean official says he must have suffered injury in recent past.
Strong storms rumbled through the Southern Plains early on Thursday, missing major population centers but offering a preview of bad weather that could hit Chicago, Detroit and other big cities in the Midwest later in the day. Hail of up to 4 inches in diameter smashed buildings and cars and high winds tore off roofs and downed trees, as wild weather hit 12 states. The storm system stretches from Texas up to the Great Lakes and down to North Carolina, has the biggest severe weather event so far this spring, according to The Weather Channel. Storm Prediction Center said 57 million people lived in an area with an 'enhanced risk' of hail, damaging winds and tornadoes on Thursday.
Yan Tai weighed just over seven stone when she began dating You Pan in South China's Guangdong Province. But two years on and the pretty 20-year-old has ballooned to over 14 stone 2lbs. Her six-and-a-half-stone weight gain was all part of a plan to keep You's pretty girlfriend by his side forever. He made sure she ate as much as she could everyday, splashing out on meals for Yan almost every day. He even woke her up and fed her midnight snacks in a bid to stop her attracting attention.
The pensioner drove a red Peugeot towards Southend - but on the London-bound track. The dual carriageway was shut for an hour on Monday afternoon after the incident. Some cars were forced into the central barrier and one man needed treatment for neck injuries.
Manchester United host Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in the Premier League. Louis van Gaal's side have beaten Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester City in recent weeks. Gary Neville believes United have a good chance of beating Chelsea with the form they're in. The former England coach believes United will be pushed to the limit by Chelsea .
Siem de Jong played 45 minutes for Newcastle Under 21s on his comeback from collapsed lung. The 26-year-old made way at the break after coming through the first half of United's 2-0 defeat to Derby County at St James' Park. De Jong has made just one Premier League start since his £6million arrival from Ajax last summer .
Moussa Sissoko was sent off for a reckless challenge on Lucas Leiva during Newcastle's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Monday night. The France international was given a second yellow card for the offence, but head coach John Carver feels it should have been a straight red. Newcastle are the division's most out-of-form side having lost five on the spin, scoring just one goal along the way .
Newcastle United have lost five games in a row and have scored just one goal in eight hours. The Magpies lost 2-0 at Liverpool on Monday and are in danger of being relegated. Jack Colback says the club's fans deserve more than they are getting at the moment. The 25-year-old says he is already looking forward to next season given the slump.
Andy Lee beat Peter Quillin to retain his WBO middleweight title in Brooklyn on Saturday night. The Irishman was knocked to the canvas in the very first round of the contest. Quillin failed to make the required 160lbs weight and the bout was declared a draw. The 31-year-old's unbeaten record remains intact despite the draw. Lee threw more punches and connected with greater frequency than Quillin.
Graeme McDowell carded a final round of 73 on Sunday to finish six over par for the tournament. The former US Open champion is now a combined 24 over for his eight appearances in the year's first major championship. 'I can't imagine not coming here. It would be sacrilege not to play here no matter how much it frustrates you,' McDowell said.
Niall Horan caddied for Rory McIlroy in the traditional Par-3 Contest at Augusta National. The One Direction singer fell while caddying for the Northern Irish golfer on Wednesday. Horan also hit a ball into the water on the ninth tee, but the Irish singer will get some payback in September. The pair will reunite on stage in Boston at the end of the summer when One Direction play Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on September 12 .
Jermain Defoe received a mixed reception when he was introduced to the crowd at the WWE event. The Sunderland striker was booed by some when he walked out of the event on Thursday. The WWE's show in Newcastle was their latest on their tour of the UK after WrestleMania. Defoe scored the winner for Sunderland in their Tyne/Wear derby victory on Sunday.
Barcelona beat Almeria 4-0 in their La Liga clash on Wednesday evening. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored the best of the goals for Luis Enrique's side. Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0 to move back within four points of Real Madrid. Barcelona travel to Seville on Saturday looking to stretch their winning run into double figures .
Jose Mourinho has won league titles in all four countries that he has managed. The Chelsea boss believes he is getting better and better in every aspect of his job. Mourinho says his problem is that he is not a hypocrite when he faces the media. The former Real Madrid boss was fined £25,000 earlier this season after claiming there was a clear campaign against his side after being riled by a number of refereeing decisions .
Cristiano Ronaldo is the current holder of the Ballon d'Or, which is voted for by national team managers and captains. The Real Madrid star has won the award on three occasions. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has sided with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger in calling into question the legitimacy of the award . Mourinho believes football is losing the concept of the team to focus more on the individual.
Rory McIlroy was one over par after 11 holes before recording birdies on the 13th and 15th to card a one-under-par 71. The world No 1 is seeking to become just the sixth player in history to win all four major titles. Justin Rose and Charley Hoffman are four shots off the clubhouse lead at Augusta National .
Kevin Pietersen took his place on the right of the front row for the Surrey team photo shoot at the KIA Oval. The batsman was in a jovial mood as he joked with team-mates ahead of the new county championship season. Surrey play Oxford MCCU in a MCC University match on Sunday. Pietersen hopes to force his way back into the England set-up with Surrey.
Tiger Woods struggled on the first day of the Masters as he struggled to get under par. The world No 111 struggled with his short game but his play around the greens saved him. Woods is hitting more than he would have hit at the Phoenix Open in January. The former world No 1 was in a tie for 41st place after 41 holes at Augusta.
Arsenal are in advanced talks with Velez Sarsfield over a £4.5million swoop for Maxi Romero. The 16-year-old Argentine has been dubbed the next Lionel Messi. The Gunners chief negotiator Dick Law has flown to South America to finalise a deal. The deal has been held up by red-tape over the make-up of Romero's ownership rights .
Jose Mourinho says Sir Alex Ferguson showed him 'two faces' during their first competitive meeting in 2004. Mourinho had just made his first impression on the Champions League by knocking out United with unfancied Porto. The Portuguese sprinted down the touchline in celebration at Porto's last-gasp goal that sealed qualification. Mourinho claims to have learned respect from Ferguson, but he has had many spats with Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola.
England drew 2-2 with Norway in their European U19 Women's Championships qualifier in Belfast on Saturday. Referee Marija Kurtes disallowed Leah Williamson's penalty for encroachment in the penalty area. But instead of ordering her back to the spot, she awarded a free-kick to Norway. The game was restarted at 9.45pm - five days after the original penalty was awarded. Williamson stepped up again to take the spot-kick and found the net in the 18-second rematch.
Rickie Fowler has been dating bikini model Alexis Randock since last year and the 24-year-old caddied for him during The Masters par three contest on Wednesday. Dustin Johnson is engaged to model and pop singer Paulina Gretzky. Lindsey Vonn is a four-time world champion alpine ski racer and won gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Kirsty Gallacher is best known for presenting Sky Sports News and is the daughter of former Ryder Cup captain Bernard Gallacher.
Brad Jones, Glen Johnson and Fabio Borini took in the Grand National Meeting at Aintree. Borini's wife Erin O'Neill declared her 'Hubby (is) looking dapper' in an Instagram post while the striker was driving to the racecourse. The three couples arrived ahead of the 1.40pm first, the One Magnificent City Manifesto Novices' Chase. The day's richest run, the Doom Bar Aitree Hurdle, worth £112,540 to the winner.
Michael Vaughan has emerged as the favourite for the newly created role of director of England cricket. The former England captain has already held talks with new ECB chief executive Tom Harrison and is in pole position to become the new director of cricket ahead of Andrew Strauss and Alec Stewart. Vaughan will demand almost unprecedented responsibility if he is to head up the revolution that Harrison and chairman-elect Colin Graves have begun with Wednesday's sacking of Paul Downton.
Reanne Evans beat former world champion Ken Doherty 10-8 at Ponds Forge in Sheffield. The 29-year-old was hoping to become the first woman to play at the Crucible Theatre. Doherty, who won the World Championship in 1997, took out the first frame 71-15 . Evans, a single mum from Dudley, is a 10-time ladies' world champion . The match lasted six minutes and lasted 59 points .
Kell Brook received a hero's ovation when he was introduced to the crowd in Sheffield. Dave Chisnall won both of his games in week 10 to move onto 17 points in second place. Michael van Gerwen beat Stephen Bunting 7-5 to maintain his place at the top of the table. Phil Taylor suffered his fourth defeat in five as he was beaten by Raymond van Barneveld.
Sergio Aguero insists Manchester City can retain Premier League title despite defeat by Crystal Palace. The Argentinian has scored six times against Manchester United in the last four derbies. City are currently fourth in the Premier League, nine points behind leaders Chelsea . The champions face Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday . Aguero is wary of the threat Louis van Gaal's team will pose to City.
Danny Welbeck scored the winner as Arsenal beat Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-final. He was the subject of a racist tweet after the game by a 15-year-old boy. The tweet read: 'Welbeck is dead to me, the f****** c***…’. Greater Manchester Police launched a probe after a fellow Twitter user complained. Wiltshire Police made an arrest and the teenager has now been cautioned.
Amelie Mauresmo is expecting her baby in August, and will be heavily pregnant as she guides Murray through Wimbledon. The openly gay 35-year-old broke the news on social media on Thursday night . Murray, 27, marries long-time fiancee Kim Sears at Dunblane Cathedral on Saturday . The Scot arrived back in Britain on Monday as world No 3 in the new rankings.
Aljaz Bedene defeated Arthur De Greef 6-2, 6-3 in just 70 minutes in Casablanca. The world No 99 switched allegiance from Slovenia to Britain last month. The 25-year-old will now face Czech third seed Jiri Vesely in the last eight. Top seed Guillermo Garcia-Lopez lost to Morocco's world number 313 Lamine Ouahab.
Arsenal are trying to find a cure for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s persistent groin problems. Arsene Wenger revealed the attacking midfielder has suffered a setback in his bid to return from a hamstring strain that has sidelined him since the FA Cup win over Manchester United on March 9. The 21-year-old will miss at least two more weeks, meaning he will not be available for next weekend's FA Cup semi-final against Reading.
Jordan Spieth took the first-day honours with a stunning opening round of 64 at Augusta. The 21-year-old is the youngest first-round leader in Masters history with a fabulous run of six birdies in seven holes. Justin Rose and Ernie Els posted scores of 67 to tie Charley Hoffman on five-under. Rory McIlroy and Bubba Watson shot 71, while Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson opened with rounds of 70.
Rob Green conceded three goals during QPR's 3-3 draw with Aston Villa on Monday night. The 35-year-old was then humiliated by a ball boy as he tried to retrieve the ball. The youngster decided to while away a few more seconds by mugging off the former England No 1. Christian Benteke scored a hat-trick as QPR moved three points clear of the drop zone.
Karen Sharpe, the mother of North Charleston Police Officer Michael Slager, defended her son in an interview, saying she cannot believe that he would do anything like what he's accused of. She also revealed that his wife, who is eight months pregnant, is devastated. This as she also expressed her sympathy for Walter Scott's family, the man her son shot dead. Ms Sharpe said she has not watched the video of the shooting or read any news reports or watched any news coverage of the incident.
Jenson Button crashed into the back of Pastor Maldonado's Lotus on lap 49 of the Chinese Grand Prix. The pair were dicing for 13th place when the incident happened on the run down to Turn 1. The incident was referred to the race stewards and Button was given a five-second penalty after the race, which dropped the British driver to 14th. He was also given two penalty points on his superlicence for the incident .
Nico Rosberg missed out on pole to Lewis Hamilton by just 0.042secs in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix. The German will start second on the grid behind his Mercedes team-mate Hamilton. Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari is third, nearly a second adrift of Hamilton . Rosberg has now been out-qualified by Hamilton at each of the three races this season .
Philippe Saint-Andre has won just 15 of his 37 games in charge of Les Bleus. He succeeded Marc Lievremont following the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand . The French rugby federation are looking for a replacement after the World Cup . Rapahael Ibanez, Fabien Galthie and Guy Noves are among the favorites to take over .
Leicester Tigers face Saracens at Allianz Park on Saturday in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday. Tigers are separated by just two points and two places with only four games left in the season. Northampton are clear at the top of the table, but Leicester are in the play-off positions. The 22-game Premiership campaign concludes on May 16 with play-offs a week later.
Sean Maitland is leaving Glasgow Warriors to play in the Aviva Premiership with London Irish next season . The 26-year-old has been out of action since January with a shoulder injury . Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said Maitlands operation was a success and he's targeting to be back for the Rugby World Cup in September .
Jason Gillespie has been appointed the new coach of Big Bash League side Adelaide Strikers. The 39-year-old has been an influential figure at Headingley since joining the county as first-team coach in November 2011. He led Yorkshire to the LV= County Championship title last year. Gillespie played in 71 Tests and 97 one-day internationals for Australia.
Jimmy Anderson needs four wickets to overtake Sir Ian Botham's record of 383 Test wickets. West Indies fell to 155 for four in response to England's first-innings total of 399. Anderson bowled just four overs in the last session of play on day two in Antigua .
Curtly Ambrose's pep talk to West Indies bowlers must have worked as they rolled over the tail on day two. England's ninth man Chris Jordan played out an interesting duel with former Barbados team-mate Justin Holder. Kevin Pietersen suffered an injury scare during Surrey's match against Oxford MCCU. Shiv Chanderpaul's Test career has now lasted 21 years and 28 days .
Ben Stokes thought he had claimed his 23rd Test wicket when Jermaine Blackwood slashed his short delivery straight to Alastair Cook at slip. But the Durham all-rounder's front foot had crossed the line and the batsman earned a reprieve. Stokes celebrated wildly when Brad Haddin was caught behind on that occasion, and the pair clashed when the decision was overturned.
Michael Vaughan criticised the footwork and mindset of England's top order for just looking to survive. Jonathan Trott was out for a duck in the first over and Alastair Cook failed again. Geoff Boycott was also critical of the pair, saying: 'Opening batsmen are supposed to face the new ball'
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Turf Moor on Saturday. Aaron Ramsey scored the only goal of the game to secure the win for the Gunners. Arsene Wenger has said it would be a shame for Burnley to go down from the Premier League. Burnley are currently two points from safety and face Hull City, Leicester City and Aston Villa in their final six fixtures.
Everton drew 1-1 with Swansea in their Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium. Roberto Martinez felt Seamus Coleman should have been awarded a free-kick. Coleman was fouled by Marvin Emnes before he scooped away the ball with his hands. The Everton players protested but Michael Oliver deemed Coleman's handball deliberate. Jonjo Shelvey made no mistake from the spot as the former Liverpool midfielder equalised .
Craig Dawson is set to return for West Brom after serving a one-match ban. Youssouf Mulumbu starts a three-game ban after being sent off against QPR. Ben Foster is a long-term absentee with a knee injury while Callum McManaman is not yet fit. Matt Upson and Dean Hammond are available for Leicester City .
Harry Panayiotou has scooped the Barclays Premier League U21 Player of the Month award. The 20-year-old scored three goals for Leicester City in March. He also netted a hat-trick in his third game for St Kitts and Nevis on international duty. Sportsmail held an exclusive Q&A with the forward after he found out about the accolade. Panayiotsou hopes to make Leicester City's first team next season .
Newcastle United had more than £34m in the bank at the end of the last financial year. The club announced record profits last month of £18.7m for the 2013/14 season. £38.6m was transferred into Newcastle's bank account as a cash-flow sum - paying off a £4.5m overdraft and leaving £34.1m available. The revelation has infuriated Newcastle fans who claim owner Mike Ashley has little ambition beyond remaining in the top flight and benefiting from the lucrative Premier League TV deals. A protest, backed by the Newcastle United Supporters' Trust, is planned for Sunday with fans being urged to boycott the home match against Tottenham.
Branislav Ivanovic was hit on the head by a lighter thrown by a fan as Chelsea edged closer to the title with a ‘lucky’ win over Queens Park Rangers. The Football Association will wait for referee Andre Marriner’s report before deciding whether to launch an investigation into crowd control after other missiles rained down on the Loftus Road pitch. Chelsea extended their lead over Arsenal to seven points, with a game in hand, and Jose Mourinho admitted Chelsea ‘were lucky’ .
Chelsea beat Queens Park Rangers 1-0 at Loftus Road in west London derby. Cesc Fabregas scored an 87th minute winner for Jose Mourinho's side. Thibaut Courtois was Chelsea's stand-out performer with a number of crucial saves. Nedum Onuoha and Steven Caulker impressed at centre-back for QPR .
Jeff Astle died of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in 2002 at the age of 59. West Brom are commemorating the launch of the Jeff Astle Foundation. The Baggies are wearing a replica of their 1968 FA Cup winning kit, where Astle scored the winner against Everton in the FA Cup final. Astle's widow Laraine elected the Leicester game as Astle made his West Brom debut in the fixture.
Diafra Sakho limped off after 58 minutes of West Ham's 1-1 draw against Stoke on Saturday. The 25-year-old was sent for scans on Monday amid fears he may have a minor tear. West Ham are ninth in the Premier League with 43 points and look set for a mid-table finish .
Stuart McCall wants his side to end their away-day blues at Dumbarton on Saturday. Rangers have only won once in their last five away matches. McCall insists nothing less than a victory will do at the Bet Butler Stadium. The Ibrox boss watched his side drop two points against bottom side Livingston in West Lothian.
Stuart McCall expects Shane Ferguson to be fit and ready to aid Rangers' play-off push. The Northern Ireland international finally joined up with his Ibrox team-mates this week. Ferguson has not played since his country’s 2-0 European qualifier win over Greece in Athens in October .
Stuart McCall confident Shane Ferguson can play a vital role in Rangers' play-off bid. Newcastle United winger has been out injured since joining Ibrox on loan in January. The 23-year-old only returned to training on Monday after being given the green light to resume action. McCall says Ferguson is 'desperate to get involved' and is 'a wee bit away from match fitness'
Rangers insist fans have no cause for alarm over badges and other trademarks being registered with Sports Direct. The Ibrox board last week launched a probe into claims Mike Ashley's firm had taken ownership of intellectual property, including the club’s famous crests. The club are satisfied the position stems solely from the security attached to the loan from Sports Direct, accepted by the former regime in January.
Real Madrid drew 0-0 with rivals Atletico in Champions League last eight first leg on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez all played the full 90 minutes. Real return to La Liga action on Saturday when they face Malaga at the Bernabeu. Real will then face Atletico again in the second leg next Wednesday.
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois wants to win the Premier League title this season. The 22-year-old has already won the League Cup and Capital One Cup with the Blues. The Belgian has also won La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Europa League at Atletico Madrid. Chelsea are seven points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table at the moment .
Petr Cech has made just five Premier League appearances this season. The Chelsea goalkeeper is poised to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. Carlo Cudicini says Arsenal should target Cech if he leaves Stamford Bridge . The 32-year-old Czech Republic international would be a good fit under Arsene Wenger. Cech revealed last week he does not want to spend another season as understudy to Thibaut Courtois.
Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie in Paris on Wednesday night. An early strike from Neymar and second-half brace from Luis Suarez sealed victory for Barcelona . PSG boss Laurent Blanc made no excuses for his side as they now face elimination from the Champions League . Blanc admitted his side felt the absence of the suspended Marco Verratti and Zlatan Ibrahimovic .
Today marks the 26th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. A memorial service will be held at Anfield to remember the 96 people who lost their lives. Liverpool players have paid their respects to the victims, alongside fans and celebrities across the sporting world and beyond. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher remembers the 96 who died.
Gareth Bale scored twice as Wales beat Israel 3-0 in their Euro 2016 qualifier in Haifa. Chris Coleman's side climb 15 places to reach their highest-ever No 22 in the FIFA world rankings. Belgium rise to No 3 after beating Colombia and Belgium, who are now No 4 . Brazil have risen to No 5, switching places with Holland, while Chile are 16th. Anguilla are now the lowest-ranked international side at No 209 after losing 8-0 to Nicaragua.
Sunderland beat Newcastle 1-0 in the Tyne-Wear derby at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. Jermain Defoe scored the winner with a stunning volley in the first half. The former Tottenham and West Ham striker is the first Sunderland player to take on the keepy up challenge. The 32-year-old sets an impressive score of 76 for his team-mates to attempt to beat.
Lakenya Hall, 35, of Kenner, Lousiana, drove the children to a fight just after 5pm Wednesday after a previous fight at a bus stop. It was at that second location that a 14-year-old was shot in the upper thigh. Hall was booked on six counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and disturbing the peace.
Luke Shaw admits he has endured a 'frustrating' debut season at Manchester United. The 19-year-old left-back has made only 17 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils. Shaw joined United last summer in a £31.5million transfer from Southampton. The defender has been beset by injuries since joining from Southampton last summer . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .
Charlie Adam scored one of the most memorable goals in Premier League history at Stamford Bridge. The Stoke midfielder lobbed Thibaut Courtois from 66 yards on the stroke of half-time to level the scores at 1-1. But Adam's wonder strike would end up counting for nothing as Chelsea won 2-1 . Stoke have now lost their last three Premier League games in a row.
Charlie Adam scored from inside his own half in Stoke's 2-1 win against Chelsea on Saturday. David Beckham, Xabi Alonso and Moritz Stoppelkamp have all scored goals from inside their own half. Manchester United's David Beckham scored in 3-0 win against Wimbledon in 1996 . Jonny Samuelsen's 58.13m headed goal against Odd Grenland is the longest headed goal in history.
Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam has been the talk of football this Easter weekend after his 66-yard goal against Chelsea. Adam's sweetly struck left-footed strike gave Thibaut Courtois absolutely no chance. The Scot scored a similar effort for Blackpool reserves against Accrington Stanley in 2009 .
Stoke City's Charlie Adam scored from inside his own half to draw 1-1 with Chelsea on Saturday. The Stoke midfielder was 66 yards from goal when he fired past Thibaut Courtois. David Beckham did it against Wimbledon in August 1996, as did Wayne Rooney against West Ham last March. Chelsea became the second team to score 100 penalties in the Premier League this season .
West Ham United host Stoke City at Upton Park on Saturday (3pm kick-off) Enner Valencia will be available for the Hammers after recovering from a toe injury. Defender James Tomkins has undergone shoulder surgery and hopes to be back before the end of the season. Stoke defender Marc Wilson is set to play despite a broken hand. Striker Jon Walters has had a knee problem but has been training and is also in contention. Stoke have won three of their last six against West Ham in all competitions .
Cesc Fabregas, Nemanja Matic and Oscar have struggled for form in recent weeks. Jose Mourinho insists he will stick by the trio despite their poor displays. Chelsea beat Stoke 2-1 in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Eden Hazard scored a penalty and Loic Remy scored a late winner for the Blues .
Robin van Persie has missed Manchester United's last six games with an ankle injury. The 31-year-old has scored 10 goals in 24 Premier League games and 1,993 minutes this season. United have won all five of their Premier League matches in his absence. Van Persie's stats are also favourable in comparison to his fellow strikers in terms of creating chances for others . Louis van Gaal's side have won six of their seven matches without the Dutchman.
Dani Alves is out of contract at Barcelona at the end of the season . The Brazil defender has been sounded out by Manchester United over a move to Old Trafford. The 32-year-old is hoping Barcelona make him an improved offer so he can stay at the Nou Camp  .
Liverpool host Newcastle United at Anfield on Monday night (8pm kick-off) Mamadou Sakho will miss Liverpool's Premier League clash with Newcastle with a hamstring injury. Emre Can will return from suspension but Martin Skrtel and Steven Gerrard must serve three-game bans. Newcastle defender Daryl Janmaat should be fit to take his place in the team despite an injury scare. Papiss Cisse and Rolando Aarons will miss out for the Magpies .
Luis Suarez has revealed that he once sneaked his way into the Nou Camp for a photo opportunity. The Uruguayan revealed that Real Madrid were 'very' interested in signing him but he only wanted Barca. The forward also opened up about the infamous bite on Giorgio Chiellini during the 2014 World Cup. Suarez has been in fine form since his £75million move to Barcelona from Liverpool.
Mario Balotelli shared an image of a thermometer reading to prove he was too ill to play against Blackburn. Brendan Rodgers will admit he ignored the warning signs about the Italian striker. The Liverpool boss will be saddened by the fact he appears to have no respect for the club. The Italian has scored just once in the Premier League this season .
Liverpool beat Blackburn 1-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final replay at Ewood Park on Tuesday. Lucas Leiva is hoping to play his first game at Wembley in a Liverpool shirt. The midfielder missed three trips to the national stadium in 2012 with a serious knee injury. The Brazil international missed all of them due to the injury sustained in the previous November . Liverpool face Aston Villa in the semi-final on April 19 .
Liverpool beat Blackburn Rovers 1-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final at Ewood Park on Saturday. Mario Balotelli missed the game due to a temperature of 38.7C (101.66F) Robbie Savage branded the Liverpool striker as 'pathetic' for missing the game. Brendan Rodgers revealed the £16million striker withdrew himself from the squad on Saturday and fell ill on Wednesday .
Derry Mathews' world title challenge is in limbo after Richar Abril withdrew for a second time. The Cuban was due to face Mathews on April 18 in Liverpool in the second defence of his WBA lightweight belt. Mathews made light work of Gyorgy Mezei Jnr with a fifth round knockout at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on March 6 .
Newcastle United lost 1-0 to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. John Carver admits the club need to look at the 'DNA' of their dressing-room this summer. The Magpies are nine points clear of the relegation zone and travel to Liverpool on Monday .
Amir Khan is hoping to fight Kell Brook within the next 12 months. The 28-year-old says Brook is just trying to win fans over so that he can have the 'one big payday' . Khan claims that Brook is not even a big name in the UK and is not able to face the world's biggest names. The Bolton-born boxer has now denied that he will face Chris Algieri next month .
Barcelona beat Almeria 4-0 at the Nou Camp to stay seven points clear at the top of La Liga. Lionel Messi opened the scoring with a stunning curling left-foot strike on the half hour mark. Luis Suarez doubled the lead with a similar left-footed strike on 55 minutes. Defender Marc Bartra added a third with a headed goal on 75 minutes. Former Liverpool forward Suarez scored his second with the last kick of the game in the 90th minute .
Sevilla are fifth in La Liga ahead of the visit of leaders Barcelona on Saturday. Unai Emery has guided the Andalusian club to five straight wins in all competitions. Vicente Iborra says Emery's side have 'clear upwards trend' since his arrival. Barca, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid all play on Saturday as they are in Champions League action next week.
Niall Horan caddied for Rory McIlroy in the traditional Par-3 Contest at Augusta National. The One Direction singer slipped while carrying McIlory's clubs around the par-three course. The pair laughed it off as the Northern Irishman shot a one-under-par round on Wednesday. Tiger Woods also played in the contest for the first time in 11 years. Woods was joined on the course by girlfriend Lindsey Vonn, his son Charlie and daughter Sam. American 36-year-old Kevin Streelman won the contest after a three-hole play-off with Camilo Villegas.
Rory McIlroy has won all of his four majors after rain at Augusta National. The world No 1 will be hoping to complete the career Grand Slam if he wins on Sunday. Tiger Woods has the skill set to succeed for a fourth time at Augusta, but he must answer big questions. Bubba Watson, Adam Scott and Angel Cabrera are all big-hitting recent champions .
Fergal O'Brien says Alvarado is in better shape going into this weekend's Grand National at Aintree. The 10-year-old gelding has run only once this season, finishing fifth at Doncaster in February. The Limerick-born trainer believes that is preferable a preferable situation to 12 months ago when Alvarados went into the race not having run since pulling up at Cheltenham.
Cindy Crawford, Yasmin Le Bon and Christie Brinkley were household names in the 80s and 90s. Now their daughters are following in their footsteps in the fashion world . Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber made her modelling debut for Young Versace aged just ten. Georgia Jagger, Amber Le Bon, Ella Richards and Alexandra Richards have all modelled for high end designers .
Liverpool and Newcastle players took part in a minute silence before their Premier League match at Anfield on Monday night in memory of the 96 fans who died at Hillsborough almost 26 years ago. The fixture at Anfield was preceded by a period of silence from both teams and the 45,000 fans gathered. Flowers were also laid at the club's Hillsborough memorial at Anfield, including some by former Newcastle captain Bobby Moncur.
Porto host Bayern Munich in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. The Portuguese side are the only undefeated side in the Champions League so far. Julen Lopetegui says Porto come into the match able to enjoy their achievement of being undefeated. The former Spain boss says the team 'hasn't stopped growing' and has room for improvement. Bayern boss Pep Guardiola says he is 'happy' to be facing his former Barcelona team-mate .
Marc-Andre ter Stegen joined Barcelona from Borussia Monchengladbach in the summer. The 22-year-old is yet to make his La Liga debut for the Catalan giants in debut season at the Nou Camp. The German international is confident of his ability and insists he's ready to become Barcelona's first-choice keeper in the league .
Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois, Kurt Zouma and Izzy Brown celebrated Thai New Year with a game of kick-ups at their Cobham training base. The quartet were joined by club mascot Stamford the Lion during the light-hearted game. The Songkran festival, which started on Monday and finishes on Wednesday, is celebrated by Thais with the fun activity of throwing water at each other.
Tiger Woods is the 111th best golfer in the world ahead of his 20th appearance at the Masters. The 39-year-old arrives at Augusta ranked a lowly 111th in the game. Woods has insisted that he would not enter a tournament unless he thought he had a chance of winning it. The former world No 1 is on the brink of a third consecutive major in what would be a personal Grand Slam.
Rory McIlroy will caddie for One Direction's Niall Horan at the 2015 Masters on Wednesday. The Northern Irishman is bidding to complete a career Grand Slam at Augusta National. The 25-year-old has a poor record on the par-three holes at the tournament. He has never birdied either the first or the 10th holes at Augusta. McIlory will play alongside Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods at the Masters.
Gareth Bale injured his left foot during Real Madrid's training session on Tuesday morning. Carlo Ancelotti's side face their second La Liga game in four days against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday. The Welshman scored Real's first goal in their 9-1 demolition of Granada on Sunday . Isco is likely to replace Bale if the Welshman is deemed unable to play .
Corinthians striker Paolo Guerrero is one of three players to be diagnosed with dengue fever. Palmeiras reserve goalkeeper Aranha and Santos striker Leo Cittadini also have been diagnosed. Players have been forced to use insect repellent during practice sessions and clubs asked to check their training centres for mosquito breeding sites.
Paris Saint-Germain host Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marco Verratti are suspended for the Ligue 1 outfit. David Luiz and Dani Alves will also miss out for the French giants. PSG beat Marseille 3-2 and beat St Etienne 4-1 in the French Cup semi-finals.
Juventus beat Monaco 1-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday night. Gianluigi Buffon says he has no immediate plans to retire because he is still playing well. The 37-year-old says it would be a waste to quit now when he is in top form. Buffon has helped Juventus win three successive Serie A titles and is still Italy's first-choice goalkeeper.
Rangers will play Hearts at Tynecastle in their final game of the season on May 3. Hibernian are upset that Rangers' final game has been pushed back for TV purposes. Hearts chairwoman Ann Budge also questioned the 'sporting integrity' of Rangers playing 24 hours after their rivals given they are engaged in a dogfight with Hibs.
World No 3 Andy Murray is set to marry fiancee Kim Sears in Dunblane next Saturday. The 27-year-old Scot confirmed it will be a down-to-earth guest list when he marries fiancée Kim Sears. There are believed to be well over 100 people attending, but star spotters will find celebrities in short supply.
Ben Flower was the first player to be sent off in a Grand Final when he punched St Helens' Lance Hohaia in the opening moments of last year's Super League final at Old Trafford. The 28-year-old was handed the second heaviest suspension in the history of Super League. Wigan coach Shaun Wane says Flower is in a 'very, very good state of mind' after a long enforced pre-season. Wane will bring Flower straight back into the Warriors line-up, almost certainly from the bench, against Warrington.
Ben Flower said he regrets his attack on Lance Hohaia in the Super League Grand Final every day. The Wigan Warriors forward landed a sickening blow on the St Helens player in front of 75,000 people at Old Trafford in October. Flower was handed a six-month ban for his brutal attack and was the first man to be sent off in the Grand Final. The 27-year-old is preparing to return to rugby league after the incident.
Kylie Leuluai faces another six weeks out of action for Leeds Rhinos after being told he needs surgery. The 37-year-old New Zealander has not played since the Super League leaders' only defeat at Warrington a month ago. Leeds coach Brian McDermott had feared the veteran prop could be out for three months if he needed a bicep operation.
Robin van Persie has 14 months left on his £250,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford. The Dutch striker has struggled for fitness this season, but has still managed 10 Premier League goals. United officials are understood to be willing to pay the remaining half of a £10m loyalty bonus — agreed when he signed from Arsenal in 2012 — to free up wages for another striker. Italian giants Juventus and Inter Milan have both been linked with a summer move. Radamel Falcao and Javier Hernandez are also expected to leave in the summer.
Liverpool beat Newcastle 2-0 in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Saturday. Raheem Sterling and Joe Allen scored the goals for Brendan Rodgers' side. The Reds are now just four points behind Manchester City in the Premier League top four . Moussa Sissoko was sent off for Newcastle for a second yellow card offence .
Cristiano Ronaldo pulled off a selection of back-heels and fancy flicks during Real Madrid training on Monday. The Ballon d'Or winner was in good spirits ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final clash with Atletico Madrid. Real are seven points clear of their rivals in the La Liga table, and will be confident ahead of their trip to the Vicente Calderon. The two sides have already met six times this season, with Real yet to record a victory, losing both league matches.
A YouTube user, MicahMedia, has uploaded a video demonstrating the simplest and swiftest way to peel a hardboiled egg. The 28-second video currently has over 16million views on the video-sharing website. He pops the egg into a small tumbler glass before filling it a quarter of the way with tap water. He then vigorously shakes the glass from left to right so that the shell loosens. After approximately ten seconds of shaking, he lifts his hand to show the egg, which now has a cracked shell.
After 13 years on the small screen non-celebrities can now grab a slice of the action at the famous theme park. New Bush Tucker Trials invite both young and old theme park guests to be King or Queen of the Jungle. Gold stars to be won, quizzes with slimey punishments for wrong answers and 56 mph wind to face.
Mike Tindall bought horse Monbeg Dude for £12,000 at auction after a boozy dinner. The former England rugby star was overcome by the 40-1 outsider’s performance. He tweeted ‘Holy s***, I’m lost for words and emotions. All I can say is yes the dude!!!!!’. Zara Phillips had coached the horse to seventh place in last year's Grand National.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 300th goal for Real Madrid against Rayo Vallecano. The Portuguese forward is seven goals shy of Alfredo di Stefano's club record. Ronaldo has scored 206 with his right foot, 52 with his left, and 41 with his head. The 30-year-old has made 288 appearances for the La Liga giants in just six years. He is just behind Raul and Di Stefano in the club scoring charts .
Southampton host Hull City at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League. Saints have failed to score in five of their last nine league matches. Ronald Koeman's side are currently seventh in the table on 53 points from 31 games. The Saints are one point behind Tottenham Hotspur in sixth and Liverpool in fifth.
Eden Hazard joined Chelsea from Lille for £32million in 2012 and has flourished since. He has scored 17 goals and made nine assists in the Premier League so far this season. Hazard is set to make his 100th Premier League appearance for Chelsea against QPR on Sunday. The Belgian has grown to love English football, adapting to the demands of Premier League. Hazard has grown in stature since he was handed Juan Mata's old No 10 shirt .
Newcastle have lost the last five Tyne-Wear derbies and lost 1-0 to Sunderland on Sunday. Supporters are threatening to boycott the next home match against Spurs in protest at Mike Ashley's running of the club and a perceived lack of ambition. John Carver says he would walk away from Newcastle if the club’s hierarchy had not given him assurances of serious summer investment.
Alan Pardew was the first Newcastle boss to suffer four successive defeats to Sunderland. Sunderland beat Newcastle 1-0 in the Tyne-Wear derby last weekend. Pardews says Sunderland fans should be more concerned about his in-form Crystal Palace side. Palace beat Manchester City 2-1 on Monday night and are 11th in the Premier League .
The iconic broadcaster passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his wife Daphne and family. He had been receiving radiation treatment for skin cancer since November when he was admitted to a Sydney hospice on Thursday. Benaud played a pivotal role in the formation of World Series Cricket in the 1970s and was one of the world's most recognised commentators. He was the mainstay in Australian cricket television commentary until the past two summers.
Stoke's current playing surface is the joint smallest in the Premier League at 100m x 66m. The Premier League wish to standardise pitch sizes at 105m x 68m. Ten clubs currently meet the regulation size. Mark Hughes is keen for the Britannia Stadium playing area to be extend to suit his side's playing style.
Mark Selby, John Higgins and Ding Junhui were among a number of players who moved effortlessly into the last 16 of the China Open on Wednesday. Selby continued to defy a neck injury to sweep aside fellow Englishman Elliot Slessor with a break of 126 in frame four of their second-round clash. Ding, the home favourite and reigning champion in Beijing, had two breaks of 86 in a convincing 5-1 victory against Mark Davis.
Rita, 24, has channeled her passion for fashion into a new adidas range. Has taken the brand's classics and put her own bold spin on them. The collection is emblazoned with graphic dragon prints and lands on May 1. Reveals her style has evolved as a result of her transatlantic career. Says she's always loved that London street style, but fuse it with a more American style.
Lauren Hill was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a rare childhood brain cancer, shortly after her 18th birthday and told she had less than two years left to live. She played four games for Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati and raised more than $1.5 million for research into the cancer. But as her condition worsened, she became an honorary coach and earlier this year, she moved to Cincinnati Children's Hospital, where she passed away on Friday morning.
Jose Mourinho has won 21 major trophies during his 15-year career as a manager. He has won Premier League, Serie A and La Liga titles, as well as two Champions Leagues. The Chelsea boss has coached a whole host of world class stars during his career. Here, Sportsmail picks Mourinho's best ever XI .
A video from the Philadelphia Office of Transportation shows characters in 'safety suits' talking to residents about the dangers of phone usage while walking around the city. The campaign is aimed at 18 to 25-year-olds who are most likely to be hit by cars while on their phones. Some have criticized the campaign for focusing too much on pedestrians and blaming them for getting hit by a car.
Vincent Kompany is an injury doubt for Manchester City's clash with Manchester United on Sunday. The City captain played 90 minutes in Monday's 2-1 loss against Crystal Palace but picked up a hamstring injury. City boss Manuel Pellegrini revealed that the Belgium centre-half will be assessed on Saturday, 24 hours ahead of Sunday's clash at Old Trafford. The Chilean also reinstated that he has no fears over his job amid mounting pressure. However, he did admit: 'We will see what happens in August'
Adi Viveash's Chelsea U19s side beat Roma 4-0 in the UEFA Youth League semis on Friday . Dominic Solanke scored a brace, before Tammy Abraham wrapped up the win with a tap in on 83 minutes. Chelsea will now face Shakhtar Donetsk in the final .
Jonathan Trott is set to make his 50th Test appearance for England against West Indies on Monday. Trott was forced to quit the last Ashes tour after his ordeal at the hands of Mitchell Johnson in the first Ashes Test but has battled back to be on the brink of making his comeback against the West Indies . 'There's excitement. It's something I wanted again but I didn't know if things would go my way again and I'd have this opportunity,' said Trott.
Manchester United face Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Louis van Gaal's side are currently fourth in the Premier League table, four points clear of City. The two sides are battling out for second place with seven games to go in the season. Manchester City have won on their last three visits to Old Trafford - 6-1, 2-1 and 3-0. United captain Wayne Rooney was the last player to score a winner against City at home in 2011.
Harry Redknapp resigned as QPR boss in February due to knee problems. The 68-year-old described the club as 'like a bit of a soap opera' after quitting. RedknApp believes he would have kept QPR up if he had been in charge. The former West Ham boss also believes he did not fall out with chairman Tony Fernandes.
Ross McCormack opened the scoring for Fulham after just four minutes at Craven Cottage. Jermaine Pennant equalised for Wigan with a stunning free-kick in the 22nd minute. Matt Smith put Fulham back in front in the 35th minute with a smart finish from Sean Kavanagh's cross. Brent Pearce pulled one back for the visitors in the 69th minute to equalise for Brentford. McCormack completed his hat-trick in the second half to make it 2-2 .
Arsene Wenger has challenged his squad to put any dreams of a late charge for the Premier League title to bed and focus instead on the cold reality of winning at Burnley on Saturday. Arsenal head to Turf Moor in search of what would be an eighth straight league victory, following on from last weekend's 4-1 triumph over Liverpool. Despite their superb run, which has seen confidence grow after some 15 wins in the last 17 through all competitions, the title remains Chelsea's to lose, as the leaders currently hold a seven-point advantage and also a match in hand.
Chris Smalling joined Twitter on Friday and posted his first photo on the social networking site. The 25-year-old is establishing himself as one of the best centre backs in England. Adnan Januzaj has also joined the site and said: 'Hi Twitter! This is my official account looking forward to sharing with you all #MUFC #FirstTweet' Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday .
Gareth Bale will be rested for Real Madrid's clash with Eibar at the Bernabeu on Saturday. The Welshman joins suspended midfielders Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez on the sidelines. Cristiano Ronaldo will play and hopes to add to his already 37 goals in La Liga. Real are four points behind rivals Barcelona in the La Liga title race.
John Terry was banned for four games and fined £220,000 for remarks made in October 2011. QPR manager Chris Ramsey says he will have no problem shaking Terry's hand in light of the racist comments the former England captain directed at former Rs defender Anton Ferdinand four years ago. Rio Ferdinand, brother of Anton, will not be fit for Sunday's match at Loftus Road .
Arsenal players have revealed their ultimate pre-game playlist ahead of their Premier League tie with Burnley. Olivier Giroud selected Coldplay's 'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall' as his selected track. Nacho Monreal opts for David Guetta's lead single from his sixth album 'Dangerous' Laurent Koscielny may prepare for defending at Turf Moor by listening to 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams. Theo Walcott opted for a 1996 summer jam - LL Cool J's laid back R&B song 'Loungin' .
Chelsea captain John Terry has revealed his PFA Team of the Year on Instagram. The Blues legend named Phillipe Coutinho as his Player of the year and Harry Kane as his Young Player. The 21-year-old Tottenham striker Kane has scored 19 league goals this season. Youssouf Mulumbu mistakenly named Kane and Eden Hazard as best players. The West Brom midfielder later realised he had got the two wrong names wrong .
Chelsea currently lead the Premier League table by seven points, with a game in hand on the rest of their title rivals. Jose Mourinho's side have led the way since beating Everton 6-3 at Goodison Park on August 30. The current record for days at the top belongs to Manchester United, when Sir Alex Ferguson's side led for 262 days during the 1993/94 season. Chelsea can beat that record by 12 days should they stay top between now and the end of the season.
Diego Costa injured his hamstring in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Stoke City on Saturday. The 26-year-old limped off just 11 minutes into his return from injury. Jose Mourinho says Costa will be fit enough to face final four games of the season. Chelsea face Crystal Palace at Loftus Road on May 3. CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .
Gary Neville believes Manchester City would struggle to attract top players to the Premier League. The former Manchester United defender believes Chelsea and Arsenal would be a preferable option. Manuel Pellegrini's side have been reined in by Financial Fair Play, according to Neville. Manchester City travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Sunday afternoon .
Mats Hummels and Ilkay Gundogan are both expected to join Manchester United this summer. Louis van Gaal is set to be handed a £150m transfer kitty to strengthen United's defence. Gundogan is expected to complete a £15m move to Old Trafford at the end of the season. Dortmund will ask for around £36m for the Germany centre back .
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho backs Eden Hazard to win Player of the Year awards. Hazard has been in superb form for Chelsea this season and is a leading contender. The Belgian will face stiff competition from Tottenham's Harry Kane. Diego Costa is set to miss four weeks after aggravating a hamstring injury. Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic will be available for Chelsea's matches against rivals.
Richie Benaud has died aged 84 from skin cancer. He led his country as captain in 28 of his 63 Tests and never lost a series. His masterful analysis was universally revered after retiring as a player in 1964. A recent poll by The Wisden Cricketer magazine attracted an astonishing 12,000 votes .
Niki Lauda aimed his first verbal grenade at his driver Nico Rosberg ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. The three-time world champion is colourful, candid and carefree. Rosberg is supremely professional. There is no lack of effort on his part. It is more that his confidence seems to have been shaken, whereas it was so strong in the early and mid parts of last season.
Justin Rose bogeyed three of the first four holes of his opening round at Augusta. The 2013 US Open champion now sits joint third, seven shots behind leader Jordan Spieth. The 34-year-old said: 'I was feeling really uncomfortable with my game, so I drew a line on my scorecard at that point, like you draw a line in the sand'
Padraig Harrington returned to Augusta after a year's absence after a mediocre round on Friday . US Public Links champion Byron Meth opened with a 74 on his Masters debut . The stats from a brilliant day one made fascinating reading. Half of the par fours had a scoring average of 4.2 or higher, with the 11th yielding just three birdies all day .
The Masters is one few sporting events which offers food at reasonable prices for its punters. A Bar-B-Que or Classic Chicken sandwich is about £2.05 at the Augusta National. Tiger Woods has his name inscribed on his putter and will hope it brings him luck going into the weekend.
Arsene Wenger has branded the emerging trend of post-season tours as a 'nightmare' Arsenal opted against an extended pre-season trip to India or Malaysia. Tottenham have confirmed they will travel to Australia and Malaysia at the end of the Premier League season. Chelsea are also set to travel abroad when the current campaign finishes.
Kevin Pietersen made 170 off 149 balls for Surrey against Oxford MCCU on Sunday. Former England captains Alec Stewart and Nasser Hussain have both had their say on the 34-year-old's chances of a return to the Test arena. Stewart believes that Pietersen could make it difficult for the England selectors. Hussain insists that the selectors must make a 'very public decision' on Pietersen .
Alec Stewart admits he has had no contact with the ECB over the role of England cricket director. The Surrey director of cricket insists his focus is on his role at The Oval. The role is to be introduced following the departure of Paul Downton as managing director. Andrew Strauss and Michael Vaughan have also been linked to the job .
Chelsea's Eden Hazard and Arsenal's Santi Cazorla are set to make their 100th Premier League appearances this weekend. Both players have been hugely influential since they moved to London in the summer of 2012. Here, Sportsmail's reporters choose the player they most enjoy seeing in action.
Police in Troy, Alabama, found the clip on a cell phone during another investigation. Hundreds of people are seen watching without attempting to intervene during the alleged attack on Panama City Beach, Florida, in broad daylight during Spring Break last month. Delone' Martistee, 22, and Ryan Austin Calhoun, 23, have been suspended from college while they are detained for questioning .
Michael Jacobs' ninth-minute opener looked to have given Blackpool their first away win in 343 days. But Eidur Gudjohnsen saved Bolton's blushes with virtually the final kick of the game. Blackpool boss Lee Clark's side remain 16 points from safety .
Brandon Wyne, 17, and his friend Courtney Griffith, 18, were pulled over for a broken tail light. When officers approached their car they claimed to smell marijuana and ordered everyone out of the car. Wyne agreed to comply on condition that nobody touch him until his mother arrived. His resistance prompted an argument, filmed on Griffith's cell phone, which culminated in the officer spraying Wyne with pepper spray and stunning him with a Taser gun twice. The boy can be seen screaming in pain, shouting: 'I'm 17 years old! Stop!' .
Oxford women made history on Saturday with a 12th boat race victory in 16 years on a landmark day for the sport. For the first time in 88 years the women's race was staged on the famous Tideway course that for so long had been the sole preserve of the men. Hot favourites Oxford romped to victory by six and a half lengths against Cambridge, as the women struck a telling blow for sporting equality in racing the same championship course on the same day as the men .
Nico Rosberg missed out on pole by just 0.042secs to Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton. The German will start behind the Briton on the grid for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix . Rosberg has now been out-qualified by Hamilton at each of the three races this season . The Briton is bidding to win his fourth grand prix in China .
Arsenal take on Burnley at Turf Moor in the Premier League on Saturday night. Victory will ensure the Gunners claim the longest winning streak in the top-flight this season. Arsenal have won seven straight games since defeat against Tottenham on February 7. The Gunners hold the record for the most consecutive wins, having won 14 in 2002. Manchester United's winning streak of 12 games helped them win the title in 1999-00. Manchester City were just one victory away from equalling their best run of eight straight wins earlier this season .
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor to move up to second in the Premier League table. Aaron Ramsey opened the scoring in the first half after a goalmouth scramble. Mesut Ozil and Olivier Giroud failed to impress for Arsene Wenger's side . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .
Peter Crouch gave his verdict on Charlie Adam's robot celebration on Sky's Soccer AM. The Stoke striker was less than impressed with Adam's efforts to imitate him. Crouch originally brought the robot celebration into prominence for England against Jamaica in 2006. The 34-year-old said Adam 'just needs to needs to be a bit looser' in his celebration .
The unnamed woman, believed to be between 25 and 45 years old, was discovered lying unconscious March 22 in the area near Shore Parkway and 26th Avenue in the Gravesend section of Brooklyn. Paramedics who responded to the scene were unable to revive her and she was pronounced dead that evening. The deceased woman had no identification on her, but she sported a distinctive tattoo on her right leg. Investigators believe the faded body art was the name 'Monique' etched across a tattooed ribbon within a heart topped with a rose.
Sportsmail have teamed up with Golfbidder.co.uk to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a bundle of Callaway golf clubs and accessories worth more than £1,300. The exclusive prize bundle includes a Callaway XR Driver, XR 3 Wood and XR Hybrid and a set of XR Irons. CLICK HERE to be in with a chance of winning this special golf prize  .
Derby drew 2-2 with Watford in their Premier League clash at the iPro Stadium on Friday. Matej Vydra put the hosts ahead in the 23rd minute before Ben Watson's mistake changed the game. Tom Ince put Johnny Russell in and Marco Motta's wild challenge saw him red-carded. Darren Bent slotted the penalty past Heurelho Gomes in the Watford goal to level the scores at 1-1. Odion Ighalo made it 2-1 before Adlene Guedioura scored the winner in the 75th minute.
Tom Cairney, Jordan Rhodes and Jay Spearing scored for Blackburn Rovers in 3-0 win over Leeds United. Leeds midfielder Rudi Austin was sent off in the first half after elbowing Ben Marshall. Rovers extended their unbeaten away run to six matches while Leeds' five-game undefeated sequence came to an end.
Patrick Bamford scored his 17th goal of the season in Middlesbrough's 2-0 win over Wigan. The on-loan Chelsea striker has now scored four goals in his last four games . The win sees Boro move back to the top of the Championship table, five points clear of Wigan . Malky Mackay's side remain in the relegation zone after a third defeat in their last five.
Wolves beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 at the City Ground on Good Friday. Manager Kenny Jackett has told his side to keep their focus to maintain their promotion push. The Wolves boss believes it is now just the top eight in the Championship who are fighting it out for the play-off places. Forest boss Dougie Freedman says the difference between the two sides was simple composure in front of goal.
Robin Thomas, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, posted a sign on his truck that reads, 'Looking for a date? Would you date a single father?' The retired cook said that he's looking for a woman who is 'normal and down-to-earth' and closer to his own age, hoping for 'at least 28' Thomas has three kids, aged six to 11, who he said that his kids think the sign is 'cute'
Charles Manuel signed an agreement last month admitting his misdeeds and pledging not to apply for reinstatement for at least 10 years. The agreement requires that Manuel prove any circumstances surrounding the revocation of his license no longer exist before he can resume practicing chiropractic in the state. Those circumstances included bartering sex for services with some patients. Manuel also recommended that patients stop taking medication he prescribed to them.
Charles and Camilla were invited to fit the bungs to the casks on a tour of the Ballindalloch Distillery in Aberdeenshire. But they will have to wait around eight to 10 years to sample the single malt as the owners plan to allow it to mature. The whisky from both casks will then be bottled to benefit the royal visitors' charities.
Flamur Ukshini, 23, from the Kosovan capital of Pristina has almost 40,000 followers on Instagram. He is in his final year studying Business Informatics and also works as a part time model. Every picture that Flamur posts is immediately fawned over by legions of Directioners. Most of his photos have been liked thousands of times on the social media site.
Sherlock star was challenged to a game by Chinese ping pong legend Deng Yaping in Shanghai. But despite using a wooden spoon to give the actor a fighting chance, Deng still won the match. Cumberbatch is a huge celebrity in China because of the popularity of the Sherlock TV series.
An unidentified man was caught on the NBC sports channel wandering across the green at the Ko Olina resort in Oahu and plunging into a pond. Announcers couldn't help but chuckle as he went into the water to retrieve a hat that had blown off in the wind and proceeded to lose his beer at the same time. The man - dressed in camel-colored shorts and a green T-shirt - was then seen putting one leg up on the shoreline in a bid to haul himself out.
Clint Chadbourne, 71, was headed back to Portland from Massachusetts when he got stuck in his seatbelt. He was with his wife and daughter when they pulled over at a rest stop in Maine. When he tried to get out the car, he couldn't do it because his gut was stuck in the seatbelt . His wife Bonnie, 67, posted the two-minute clip on Facebook and it has been viewed 30 million times.
Dozens of staff at Manchester United's Megastore are sweating over their futures with the club's world-record £750m kit deal about to kick in. Nike employ Fred the Red and a number of other workers at the Old Trafford shop. Some claim they are being kept in the dark over whether they will be re-employed, blaming the US sportswear giants for the issue. Nike say they are in constant communication with United and have entered into a consultation process with staff.
Jurgen Klopp announced on Wednesday that he would be leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer. Arsene Wenger branded the 'circus' surrounding Klopp's departure as 'ridiculous' The Arsenal manager has two years left on a contract signed last summer. Wenger has no desire to step away at a time when his side are making clear progress. Arsenal face Reading in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday .
The unnamed worker was spotted on the roof 30-feet above the ground on top of an Edwardian semi-detached home in Greenwich, south east London. A local resident noticed the man carrying out the work with a lack of safety equipment on the slippery tiles and quickly took snaps of the man. The image was then passed to the Health and Safety Executive, who attended the property and caught the man doing the same thing on roof of the garage .
AC Milan host Inter Milan at the San Siro on Sunday in the Serie A derby della Madonnina. The two sides met in the Champions League quarter-final second leg in 2005. The match was stopped after flares were thrown on to the pitch during the first leg. Both sides have seen their stock dwindle severely in the past few years. AC Milan are 15 points off the pace in Serie A and Inter are a point and place further behind .
Mehdi Ballouchy opened the scoring for New York City FC before CJ Sapong equalised. Vincent Nogueira pulled one back for Philadelphia Union late on. David Villa was forced off with a hamstring injury at half time. City have won just one of their first five matches in the MLS this season .
Villarreal drew 1-1 with Getafe in their La Liga clash at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Sunday. Mateo Musacchio was taken off on a stretcher with 13 minutes to go after breaking his ankle. The Argentine underwent a successful operation after being taken to hospital. Villarreal have failed to win in seven games in all competitions and are sixth on 51 points. Barcelona lead the table on 75 points but their lead was cut to two points after Sevilla draw.
NAC Breda manager Robert Maaskant let his fists do the talking on Saturday evening. After his side give up a two-goal lead the 46-year-old smashes through the plastic casing of the dugout. The NAC manager then turns to his bench and throws a devastating right hook to the side of the bench.
Diego Maradona scored the winner during an exhibition match in Bogota to support the peace process in Colombia. The 1986 World Cup winner was surrounded by media and cameraman as he applauded his fans. The 54-year-old saw red with a steward trying to halt him whilst applauding fans after the match . The hot headed Argentine wasn't finished there as he took a swipe at a nearby cameraman.
Callum Wilson opened the scoring for Bournemouth in the fourth minute after Andrew Surman's shot from the edge of the area struck Adam Federici's far post. The Cherries striker was booked for diving in the 55th minute as the south-coast club looked to have regained their composure. The victory secured Bournheim's position in the top-six, meaning - at the very least - that they'll have a crack at promotion via the play-offs.
Arsene Wenger says something must be done to solve the fixture scheduling mess in England. Arsenal's FA Cup semi-final will clash with a key Premier League title game on Saturday. The Gunners take on Reading on Saturday evening as league leaders Chelsea take on Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Wenger also branded rumours that he will be replaced by Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp as 'ridiculous' after the German announced he will leave the club this summer.
Luis Suarez scored twice as Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the Champions League. The Uruguayan has scored 13 goals in his last 14 games for the Catalan giants. He has scored 18 goals in all competitions this season and is on 91 for the season. Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi have established themselves as the most feared front three in the world .
Paris Saint-Germain ace Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been banned for four matches. The Swede lost his temper during PSG's 3-2 defeat against Bordeaux on March 15. Ibrahimovic insulted referee Lionel Jaffredo and one of his assistants. The 33-year-old also used an expletive to describe France in his post-match comments. PSG sporting director Olivier Letang argued that Ibrahimovic should not be suspended because he did not address his comments directly to the referee .
Liverpool beat Blackburn Rovers 1-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final to set up semi-final clash with Aston Villa. Reds are hot favourites to reach the final against either Arsenal or Reading. Steven Gerrard will leave Anfield at the end of the season. Simon Mignolet insists the players are not feeling the pressure of a dream send-off .
Wayne Rooney was handed the captain's armband by Louis van Gaal last summer. The Manchester United skipper says he has to be his own person to captain the team. The England captain has played alongside leaders Steven Gerrard and John Terry for the national side. Rooney insists the team spirit at Man United is fantastic but there are times when he needs to speak up.
Binky Felstead, 24, has opened up her closet to give wannabe Sloane Rangers a helping hand in achieving the polished, put-together look she is famed for. The Made In Chelsea star has teamed up with phone case company Otterbox as they launch their new MySymmetry customisable series. Binky said that faux fur is one of her top tips for achieving Chelsea street style.
Boca Juniors beat Palestino 2-0 to finish Group Five with a 100 per cent winning record. Leandro Marin gave Boca the lead with a headed finish in the final minute of injury time. Jonatan Calleri sealed all three points in the 11th minute of time added on. Boca will now face arch rivals River Plate in the Copa Libertadores last 16. River Plate kept alive their cup dream with a 3-0 victory over Bolivian side San Jose.
Molly Hennessey-Fiske, a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, has been covering Robert Durst's case. She received a letter purporting to have been written by the suspect in a Louisiana state prison. Durst, 71, was arrested last month for the suspected 2000 murder of his friend Susan Berman. In the letter, he says he 'hated LA traffic, which makes Houston look like a small town' and that his interests are 'opera and pro football' . He also said that he liked the Ring Cycle, Wagner's 19th century German opera, but disliked the 'absurd costumes and sloped stage' of the show.
The 15-year-old girl was hit on Entrance Road in Warrilla at about 1am on Wednesday morning. The driver can be heard beeping his horn at the girl who is standing middle of the road before hitting into her with a horrifying thud. Amazingly, the girl suffered minor injuries and has already been released from Shellharbour Hospital. A witness told Illawarra Mercury that the girl was drinking heavily at a nearby houseparty.
A survey has shown Australia to be most expensive country in the world for the fourth year in a row. A luxurious hotel room in Sydney will set you back around $1126 per night, $640 more than in New York. A two-litre bottle of Coca Cola also tops the charts in Australia at $4.30, 51 percent more than New York . The United States remains the world's cheapest developed country .
Two French male tourists allegedly ignited an aerosol spray with a lighter causing a large flame to make contact with a quokka on Rottnest Island off Perth in Western Australia on April 3. The lucky little critter survived the reckless incident but was singed by the flame and the men were charged. Both men aged 18 and 24, and both currently living in Cockburn Central, have each been charged with animal cruelty and will appear in Fremantle Magistrates Court on April 17.
Denis Suarez scored a late winner for Sevilla as they came from behind to beat Zenit St Petersburg 2-1. Aleksandr Ryazantsev had given the visitors the lead in the first-half, scoring off his own rebound. Carlos Bacca drew the home side level with a close-range header from a set-piece. Suarez, on loan from Barcelona, then completed the comeback with a stunning volleyed effort from outside the box on 87 minutes. Fiorentina rescued a 1-1 draw away to Dynamo Kiev, with Khouma Babacar's stoppage-time leveler saving the Italian team from a third straight defeat in all competitions .
Ronnie Tran and his mother were kidnapped from their home in Des Moines, Washington, on Tuesday. The 40-year-old mother was stunned with a Taser and tied to a cupboard in the garage. She managed to untie herself, but had to flee without her son, police said. The mother did not ring police but instead called a family member to collect her. Ronnie was found safe and well in Renton yesterday and reunited with his parents.
The Miami-Dade Police Department set up a hidden camera to deal with the ongoing problem of luggage theft, and found workers rifling through checked bags both before they were loaded onto planes and once inside the aircraft's belly. 31 employees have been arrested for theft in Miami since 2012, including six this year. This as it is revealed that airline customers have reported $2.5million in lost property from 2010 to 2014. Since 2002, the TSA has fired 513 workers for theft.
Shannen Hussein lives on a 30-acre farm in Rockbank, 34 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The 21-year-old cares for dogs, cats, sheep, birds, lizards, snakes, scorpions, camels and many more creatures. Her social media accounts are filled with cute and quirky snapshots of some of the animals' unique behaviours. Her lamb Winter became an internet sensation after a video of him bounding down a hallway went viral last year.
Carmem Dierks, 60, was running the dodgy practice in west Orange County, Florida, according to authorities. She is facing charges of practicing unlicensed dentistry and operating an unregistered dental lab. During a raid on her practice, authorities discovered hundreds of patient files, two dentist chairs, an X-ray machine and dental molds. Officers also found two patients in the middle of treatment.
Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister was seen going for an early evening run in a London park. She wore a blue sports vest and patterned shorts with pink and grey trainers and a baseball cap. The 31-year-old is preparing to take part in a 54-mile London to Brighton charity bike ride in June.
Siem de Jong played 45 minutes for the club's Under-21s on Wednesday evening. The 26-year-old has been out of action for eight months with a collapsed lung. The £6million summer signing has made just three senior appearances for Newcastle. De Jong is hopeful of returning to the first-team before the end of the season .
Paul Gascoigne's daughter Bianca was mugged by a gang on bikes in central London on Tuesday. The 28-year-old was walking in Marylebone when she was targeted by the gang of eight. The attackers are understood to have grabbed her phone and then attempted to snatch her bag. Bianca later tweeted about the mugging, branding them 'lowlifes on bikes' .
Parma have been deducted four points for breaching financial regulations. The club were declared bankrupt last month and have not paid their players all season. The decision means that Parma are rooted to the bottom of Serie A with 12 points from 30 games . Parma beat Juventus 1-0 at the weekend but are still last in Serie A.
Piers Morgan says Arsenal should sack Arsene Wenger and replace him with Jurgen Klopp. Borussia Dortmund boss Klopp announced his intention to leave the German club in the summer. Morgan has long been an outspoken critic of Wenger, and believes Klopp would do a better job. He says Arsenal would be a 'perfect' fit for the 'dynamic, driven young winner' .
Jurgen Klopp will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season after seven years in charge. The 47-year-old confirmed the news at a press conference on Wednesday. Klopp is the bookmakers' favourite to replace Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City. But the Premier League champions have no plans to make such a move. Klopp has been linked with several other English teams in the past, including Liverpool and Arsenal .
Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-1 at Old Trafford on derby day. Ashley Young scored United's first goal and created two more for Marouane Fellaini and Chris Smalling. The 29-year-old said United were focused on quieting their 'noisy neighbours' . Young also provided the assist for Fellainsi and Smalling's goals .
Dani Alves is out of contract at Barcelona at the end of the season. The Brazilian defender is yet to sign a pre-contract agreement with another club. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in signing Alves. The 31-year-old's agent revealed last week that Alves has rejected Barca's latest contract offer .
Gerard Pique is preparing to play his 300th game for Barcelona against Paris Saint-Germain. The 28-year-old joined Barca in 2008 from Manchester United and has made 299 appearances. Pique ranks Didier Drogba, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the three best players he has faced during his time at the Nou Camp.
Swansea drew 1-1 with Everton at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday afternoon . Aaron Lennon opened the scoring for the Toffees in the 41st minute with his second goal of the season . Jonjo Shelvey equalised for Swansea after Seamus Coleman handled the ball in the penalty box . The former Liverpool midfielder made no mistake from the spot as he sent Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard the wrong way  .
Everton could finish in the bottom half of the Premier League for the first time since 2006. The Merseyside outfit played 10 games in Europe this season before being knocked out by Dynamo Kiev. Tim Howard is adamant the Europa League is not to blame for Everton's poor season. Everton drew 1-1 with Swansea at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Sergey Bubka launched his election manifesto on Wednesday with a promise to crack down on doping. The Ukrainian pole vault great is battling with fellow IAAF vice-president Coe for the top job at athletics' world governing body. The 51-year-old said: 'We need to show clear zero tolerance for doping' Bubka also called for a 'very deep study' to look at the possibility of imposing sanctions on national federations who have a high number of doping cases.
Barcelona will make a £50m bid for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, according to Spanish paper SPORT. The Catalan giants plan to let Pogba stay in Italy for a year on loan. Real Madrid can win La Liga if they win their final 10 games, says Marca. PSG are in with a shout of an unprecedented treble with eight games to go in Ligue 1. Benfica boss Jorge Jesus says Nicolas Gaitan is a star of different characteristics to his other players.
The dog named Foxxy Cleopatra and the reptile called Ryuu can be seen chasing after one another around a coffee table. The video maker said that the Chihuahua never tries to hurt the dragon and loves to chase after him. The filmmaker can be heard laughing as the bearded dragon becomes even more animated and chases the dog in a circle.
A family in Texas became infested with birds after they returned home to find them in their front room. The video maker says the birds came in through the chimney and are believed to be sparrows. Despite the infestation, the family remain very calm throughout the video as they record the carnage.
Spencer Gerlach, 20, told police that he and his ex-wife Keltsie GerLach were having a dispute on Wednesday afternoon that escalated into murder. The couple's 15-month-old daughter was unharmed in her crib and was asleep in the next room. Spencer faces first-degree murder charges and was booked at Elder County Jail .
Robbie Savage has taken to Twitter to show fans that his diet and fitness regime is paying dividends. The Match of the Day pundit posted the photo on his Twitter saying: '12 weeks .. 12st 12 .. 12.4% bodyfat @JoshMchale' Sportsmail's Laura Williamson described the former Birmingham player as marmite .
Southampton have lost three of their last six games in the Premier League. Ronald Koeman blames the slump on a lack of goals scored by his strikers. The Saints boss believes a change in approach from opponents has been the telling factor. Koeman believes Southampton's Champions League dream is over, but still covets a place in Europa League.
Jordan Spieth has hailed the 'most incredible week' of his life after winning the Masters at Augusta. The 21-year-old is the second youngest Masters winner of all time and the first start-to-finish winner at Augusta in 39 years. Spieth held his nerve in Sunday's final round to keep control of the season's first major championship, matching Tiger Woods' record of an 18-under 270 .
Jordan Spieth won the Masters by four shots on Sunday. The 21-year-old finished 18 under to become the second youngest Masters winner after Tiger Woods in 1997. Rose finished joint-second with Phil Mickelson on 14 under after a final round 66. Rory McIIroy finished fourth after a closing 66 but needed to win to complete career grand slam.
Aljaz Bedene lost 6-1 6-4 to Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic in Casablanca on Friday. Bedene switched allegiance from Slovenia to Great Britain last month. The British No 2 will play Daniel Gimeno-Traver in the semi-finals of the Grand Prix Hassan II.
Andy Murray will marry Kim Sears in his hometown of Dunblane on Saturday April 11. The pair have been together for 10 years after meeting at the 2005 US Open. Murray will forego a traditional honeymoon to fly to Barcelona after his nuptials to take a look at prospective new assistant coach Jonas Bjorkman. The appointment has taken on greater significance since Amelie Mauresmo announced she is pregnant.
Andy Murray is set to marry his long-term girlfriend Kim Sears in Dunblane on Saturday. The British No 1 has been planning to work with former world No 3 Jonas Bjorkman as an assistant coach. The Swede was on Murray's shortlist to replace Ivan Lendl before he settled on the former Wimbledon women's champion as part of a groundbreaking move. Murray's current coach Amelie Mauresmo has recently announced that she is expecting a baby . The 27-year-old Scot has known about the pregnancy for a number of weeks .
Tom Youngs was sin-binned for a barge on Chris Ashton, who had passed the ball to Richard Wigglesworth and as he tried to return the favour Tigers Matt Smith grabbed it. Saracens scored two tries with him off and the game was as good over at 14-6 when he came back. Billy Vunipola scored after Youngs' exit and Marcelo Bosch scored after the break. After Youngs came back, Chris Wyles went over for a third after some shocking defence and with more than half-an-hour left Sarries should have earned a bonus point .
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea believes it is only a matter of time before Marland Yarde is restored to the England fold. The 22-year-old wing won the last of his seven caps as a replacement last autumn, but was overlooked by England throughout the RBS 6 Nations. Yarde excelled in Saturday's roller-coaster Aviva Premiership victory over Gloucester, scoring the crucial try in the 70th minute.
England finished on 116-3 to lead by 220 runs at the end of the third day in Antigua. Captain Alastair Cook failed with the bat once again on day three of the first Test. Captain Cook was out for 13 after edging a Jerome Taylor delivery into the slips. Jonathan Trott was also out cheaply as the first three wickets fell for not many runs. England bowled West Indies out for 295 in their first innings.
Sir Ian Botham was tempted to bet on Jimmy Anderson breaking his record on the third morning in Antigua. Anderson is still one short of Botham's record of 383 Test wickets. Ben Stokes was frustrated twice when he thought he had dismissed Jermaine Blackwood. Jos Buttler took five catches for the first time in a Test innings, only the second England 'keeper to do so.
Alastair Cook failed with the bat once again on day three of the first Test in Antigua . The England captain has now gone 61 combined Test and ODI innings without making a century . James Tredwell took four wickets as England bowled West Indies out for 295 in their first innings . England have a first-innings lead of 104 as they begin their second innings at the Sir Viv Richards Stadium.
Aaron Finch must recover from a hamstring injury if he is to play for Yorkshire again this summer. Finch had to retire hurt after a quick single for Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals. The destructive opener is set to return to Yorkshire, for whom he played last summer, to take part in all formats once the IPL season is finished.
Steph Curry has led the Golden State Warriors to the top of the Western Conference standings in the regular NBA season with his immaculate three-point shooting. The 27-year-old demonstrated why he is widely-regarded as one of the best-ever shooters from behind the arc in basketball history during a recent practice session. The point guard made a staggering 77 consecutive shots in a row during the session. Curry made 94 out of his 100 attempts - a marked improvement on his season average of 44.2 per cent.
Matt Bonner, Kawhi Leonard, Patty Mills, Aron Baynes and official mascot The Coyote form band Spuran Spuran. San Antonio Spurs have won their last 11 matches, including a 107-91 victory over Phoenix Suns in their last match, as they aim to defend their NBA title. Spurs face New Orleans Pelicans in their final match before beginning their play-off run.
Indiana Pacers beat Washington Wizards 99-95 to keep their playoff hopes alive. C.J. Miles scored 25 points and George Hill added 24 to lead a 7-2 spurt to open the second overtime. Chris Paul scored 22 points as Los Angeles Clippers beat Phoenix Suns 112-101. Celtics beat Toronto Raptors 95-93 to secure seventh seed in the Eastern Conference .
Christian Benteke has scored eight goals in six games for Aston Villa this season. The Belgian striker says it would be 'risky' to say Villa are safe from relegation with one more win. Villa are six points clear of Queens Park Rangers in 18th but the gap could close this weekend with Burnley and Leicester in Premier League action.
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Turf Moor on Saturday. It was the Gunners' eighth win in a row, their best run since the Invincibles in 2004. Olivier Giroud wants Arsenal to continue their winning streak and challenge for the title. The Gunners face Chelsea in their next league game at the Emirates on Sunday .
Sunderland are 15th in the Premier League on 29 points with seven games left to play. Hull are 17th on 28 points and face a tough run-in but are safe on goal difference. QPR have a better goal difference than Hull and are likely to win their final seven games. Burnley have a good chance of avoiding the drop if they win all their remaining games . Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester United are all in the relegation zone.
Leicester City beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 at the Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon. Jamie Vardy scored an injury-time winner to improve his side's slim chance of Premier League survival. Darren Fletcher and Craig Gardner had put the Baggies in front in the first half. Robert Huth levelled for the Foxes before Vardy struck in injury time.
Leicester City beat West Bromwich Albion 3-2 in their Premier League clash on Saturday. The Foxes are now just three points behind Hull City in 17th place in the table. Nigel Pearson's side have found their attacking potency with eight goals in three games. Leicester have a game in hand over their relegation rivals Hull and play five of their final seven games at home.
Darren Fletcher opened the scoring for West Brom after just eight minutes at The Hawthorns. David Nugent equalised for Leicester with a glancing header after 20 minutes. Craig Gardner put West Brom back in front with a deflected volley from Wes Morgan's free-kick. Robert Huth put his side back on level terms before Jamie Vardy's injury-time winner . Leicester are now just three points behind Hull City in the Premier League table .
Branislav Ivanovic was struck on the head by a cigarette lighter during Chelsea's 1-0 win over QPR on Sunday. The incident happened as Chelsea players celebrated the winning goal at Loftus Road. QPR are reviewing CCTV footage and have promised to ban those involved. The west London derby was marred by objects being thrown from the crowd.
Chelsea beat QPR 1-0 in the west London derby at Loftus Road on Sunday . Cesc Fabregas scored the winner in the 88th minute to give Chelsea the win . QPR boss Chris Ramsey was left devastated by the late goal . The Hoops boss crouched down on the touchline to collect his thoughts after the strike . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .
Daniel Wass has been watched by Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle over the past year. The 25-year-old can play at right back, left back or either wing and has an eye for goal. Schalke and Inter Milan have also shown interest in the Denmark international. Mark Hughes has been given licence to spend this summer and will look to add more pace to his side .
Aaron Cresswell gave West Ham the lead after seven minutes with a free kick. Marko Arnautovic equalised in the 95th minute to earn Stoke City a 1-1 draw at Upton Park. West Ham manager Sam Allardyce admits his side are suffering from a psychological problem. The Hammers have now lost seven points in two minutes or less in four games this season .
Dick Advocaat has refused to rule out staying at Sunderland beyond the end of this season. The 67-year-old has signed a nine-game deal with the Black Cats and celebrated his first home match with a 1-0 victory over North-East rivals Newcastle last weekend. That result moved Sunderland three points clear of the bottom three and, with supporters having taken a liking to the affable Dutchman, he is open-minded when it comes to his future. ‘My situation is not important,’ he said ahead of today’s visit of Crystal Palace.
Tottenham will compete in the 2015 AT&T MLS All Stars game on July 29. The fixture will take place at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, the home of the Colorado Rapids. It will be the only pre-season fixture that Tottenham will play outside of Europe this summer. Tottenham return to the US after a three-match tour last summer .
Greg Dyke has vowed there will be no repeat of the FA's failure to deliver potentially life-saving research into links between concussion and early on-set dementia. Former West Bromwich Albion striker Jeff Astle died aged 59 in 2002 from 'industrial disease' linked to repetitive head injuries sustained playing football. The FA and PFA promised a 10-year study to investigate the connection between head injuries and early dementia after a coroner found Astle’s brain ‘resembled that of a boxer's’. But a Mail on Sunday investigation last year revealed the research was never carried out.
Cheikhou Kouyate says West Ham must be ready to face a 'wounded animal' at Manchester City on Sunday. The Hammers face the champions in the Premier League at Upton Park on Sunday . Manuel Pellegrini's side have lost four of their last six games in all competitions. West Ham lost 2-1 to Stoke in their last game before the international break . City lost 4-2 to Manchester United at Old Trafford last weekend .
West Ham striker Carlton Cole's contract expires at the end of the season. The 31-year-old is unsure if he will be offered a new deal at Upton Park. Cole says he has not spoken to Sam Allardyce about a new contract. The Hammers boss does not know if he'll be at the club beyond the summer.
Lionel Messi wants Celtic to play in the Champions League next season. The Barcelona star has played at Celtic Park three times in Europe during his career . The Bhoys lost 2-1 on aggregate to Maribor in the play-off round of the competition in August . Messi wants to sample the 'best atmosphere in Europe' again with the Bhoys.
Celtic face Kilmarnock at Parkhead on Wednesday night with the chance to go eight points clear. The Parkhead side have two Friday night fixtures against Dundee and St Johnstone. The Scottish Premiership leaders face nearest rivals Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Sunday, May 10. The SPFL announced their post-split fixtures this morning .
Rangers drew 1-1 with Livingston in their final-day clash at Tynecastle on Wednesday. The Scottish Professional Football League had moved the match to May 3. But Hibs hit out at the decision, claiming it would place the league's sporting integrity at risk. The league has now backtracked after Sky Sports agreed to move the match back to May 2. All other Championship fixtures will now be moved to 12.15pm to match the kick-off in Gorgie.
Myles Hippolyte gave Livingston the lead in the 47th minute with a superb free-kick. Marius Zaliukas equalised for Rangers two minutes later with a clever back-header. Rangers are now just one win away from home in the last five Championship games .
Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Luis Suarez's two goals against PSG took them past 400 Champions League goals. Barcelona have reached the landmark in 202 Champions League matches since 1992. Lionel Messi is way out in front in the breakdown of Barcelona Champions League scorers with 75 goals.
Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 in Champions League quarter-final first-leg on Wednesday. Luis Suarez and Neymar scored twice as Barca went 3-0 ahead at the Parc des Princes. Gregory van der Wiel pulled one back for PSG with a deflected effort on 82 minutes. The French champions travel to the Nou Camp for second leg on April 21.
Mario Mandzukic and Daniel Carvajal were engaged in a physical battle throughout the goalless first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie at the Vicente Calderon stadium. The Atletico Madrid striker suffered a cut on his eye after a clash with Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos. The Real Madrid defender appeared to move his mouth towards the Atletico striker's arm in an off-the-ball scrap on Tuesday.
Romelu Lukaku is a major doubt for Everton's trip to Swansea City with a hamstring injury. Aiden McGeady is also a doubt for the Toffees with Darron Gibson, Bryan Oviedo and Tony Hibbert ruled out. Angel Rangel is in line for his first Swansea start for over two months at home to Everton. Swansea have won just one of their previous 22 matches against Everton in all competitions (D6 L15)
Everton host Southampton at Goodison Park (Saturday, 3pm) Romelu Lukaku will be given a late fitness test for the Toffees. Steven Davis is a doubt for the Saints after suffering a groin injury on international duty for Northern Ireland. Everton have failed to score in three of their last four Premier League matches against Southampton. Ronald Koeman’s side have won just four of last 15 Premier League games at Everton (W4 D7 L4) .
Burnley host Arsenal at Turf Moor (Saturday 5.30pm) Matt Taylor could make his return from seven-and-a-half month achilles injury lay-off. Dean Marney and Kevin Long remain long-term absentees for Sean Dyche's Clarets. Laurent Koscielny and Wojciech Szczesny face fitness tests for Arsenal. Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta, Abou Diaby and Mathieu Debuchy could feature for Gunners. Santi Cazorla should make his 100th Premier League appearance in this game.
Raheem Sterling pictured with Jordon Ibe at Liverpool's Melwood base on Wednesday morning. The pair were pictured together holding a shisha pipe earlier this season. The 20-year-old was caught on video inhaling the legal high nitrous oxide on Monday. He is expected to meet Brendan Rodgers on Thursday and will be reminded of his professional responsibilities and warned about the consequences of taking 'hippy crack'
Raheem Sterling will escape a club punishment after the Liverpool forward was caught on video inhaling the legal high nitrous oxide. The England international is expected to meet Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers on Thursday and he will be reminded of his professional responsibilities. The 20-year-old has been pictured smoking from a shisha pipe twice in the past few days . The club maintain the matter will be dealt with internally but he will not be fined .
Sir Bradley Wiggins will attempt to break cycling's hour record on June 7 at London's Olympic Velodrome. The four-time Olympic champion will ride the furthest distance in 60 minutes at the Lee Valley VeloPark. The current Hour record is 52.491km, set by Australian Rohan Dennis in February. The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with tickets going on sale from April 19.
Matt Prior's ONE Pro Cycling team confirmed in the list of entrants for the first Tour de Yorkshire. The inaugural event will run over three stages starting in Bridlington on May 1. Sir Bradley Wiggins will lead his own team in the race for first time. The former England wicketkeeper is a long-time cycling fan who was mocked by Kevin Pietersen.
John Degenkolb won the Paris-Roubaix Velodrome in his final race with Team Sky. Sir Bradley Wiggins finished 18th in the 151-mile race. The 2012 Tour de France winner is quitting the team in order to ride for his own squad, 'Wiggins' The Briton led a breakaway with 32 kilometres remaining, but was unable to maintain his lead to win. Luke Rowe finished ahead of Wiggins in eighth, Team Sky's best performance.
Bora-Argon 18 rider Sam Bennett was involved in a mass pile-up in the final kilometre of the Scheldeprijs one day Classic in Belgium on Monday. The 24-year-old was taken to hospital after the crash and suffered severe cuts to his back and shoulders. Team Sky's Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thomas managed to avoid the crash. Team-mate Elia Viviani collided with a barrier and complained of pain in his arm .
George Bailey will join Sussex for the second half of their NatWest T20 Blast campaign. The 32-year-old will take over from Sri Lanka great Mahela Jayawardene. Bailey has captained his country in both limited-overs formats and previously played for Hampshire .
Manchester United and Chelsea will take part in the International Champions Cup in the US this summer. The tournament will be played between July 11 and August 5. Barcelona, Porto, Paris Saint-Germain, Fiorentina, New York Red Bulls, San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy will also be taking part. Louis van Gaal's side will wear their existing Nike kit despite new adidas adidas deal.
Valencia beat Levante 3-0 at the Mestalla on Monday night. Paco Alcacer and Sofiane Feghouli scored for the home side. Alvaro Negredo added a third in the final minute of added time . Valencia are now within a point of second-placed Atletico Madrid in La Liga.
Inter Milan are interested in signing Yaya Toure and Stevan Jovetic in the summer. Roberto Mancini is also interested in Liverpool's Lucas Leiva and West Ham's Alex Song. The Serie A club could turn to the pair if they fail to sign the pair. The Italian is keen on the pair after working with them at Manchester City .
Alberto Bueno has scored 17 goals for Rayo Vallecano this season and could soon move to Porto. The 27-year-old is the highest-scoring Spanish-national in La Liga this season. Real Madrid face his former club on Wednesday night in their La Liga clash. Bueno spent a season on loan at Derby in 2010-11 but scored just five goals in 29 games.
Liverpool face Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday. Daniel Sturridge was left out of the squad for Monday's Premier League game against Newcastle. The striker was taken off at Blackburn Rovers last week with a knock. Brendan Rodgers said Sturridge's fitness will be monitored ahead of the game. Steven Gerrard could return at Wembley after serving his suspension against Newcastle .
Barcelona threw away a two-goal lead away to Sevilla, letting Real Madrid in and just two points off in second. The 'Championship comeback' is what the Madrid-based paper Marca led with, after Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Carlo Ancelotti's side to a comfortable 3-0 win over Eibar. The big story in Italy, was bottom-side Parma upsetting the odds and beating Serie A leaders Juventus 1-0 at the Stadio Ennio Tardini.
Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a trademark left-footed shot. Neymar doubled Barcelona's lead after half-an-hour with a stunning free-kick. Banega pulled one back for Sevilla in the 37th minute, before Gameiro scored in the 83rd minute. Barcelona are now just two points behind Real Madrid at the top of La Liga after defeat .
Dirk Kuyt returns to Feyenoord, nine years after leaving the Dutch Eredivisie club for Liverpool. The 34-year-old signed a one-year contract with Feyenoords but says his stay will likely be longer. The forward retired from international football in October after finishing third at last year's World Cup. He made 104 appearances for the Netherlands and scored 24 goals in a successful career.
Edouard Duplan had no idea he had been substituted midway through the first-half of Utrecht's 1-1 draw with Ajax at the Stadion Galgenwaard on Sunday. The referee blew on 24 minutes amid confusion and marched over to Duplan. The Frenchman protested but suddenly seemed to realise substitute Tommy Oar was now on the pitch and soon made his way off the pitch.
Royal Mouscron-Peruwelz had a partnership with Lille but that is now set to end. The French side are set to link up with another Belgian club, Ostend, leaving room for Chelsea. The Belgian club have been in the top flight for a season since winning promotion via the play-offs last summer. Chelsea already have an agreement with Vitesse Arnhem in Holland .
Aaron Ramsey opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 12th minute at Turf Moor. Mesut Ozil's shot was saved by Tom Heaton after 12 minutes, but Ramsey fired home the rebound. The Welsh midfielder scored his ninth goal of the season to give Arsenal the lead. Kieran Trippier pulled one back for Burnley with a 25-yard free-kick shortly after Ramsey's goal. The Gunners have now won eight games in a row, the best run since The Invincibles in 2004 .
Jordan Spieth leads the Masters by five strokes after 36 holes after carding a 66. The 21-year-old has the largest halfway lead in Masters history at 14-under 130. Spieth has already broken Raymond Floyd's 36-hole scoring record by a stroke and blitzed the first 36 holes at Augusta.
Dustin Johnson became the first man ever to have three eagles in one round at the Masters . The 21-year-old set a new 36-hole record total of 14 under par, beating the old mark of 13 under set by Ray Floyd way back in 1976 . Tiger Woods shot a commendable 69, his first score in the sixties in 15 rounds in majors, and his first here since 2011 .
Derry Mathews will fight Ismael Barroso for the interim WBA world title on April 18. The Liverpool ace was set to fight Cuban WBA champion Richar Abril but will instead face Barrosa. Mathews is disappointed at losing out on a title shot with AbrIL, who was twice forced to withdraw through illness. Abrils elevated to ‘champion in recess’ with Darleys Perez declared full champion.
Josh Warrington will box in front of 10,000 passionate fans in Leeds on Saturday night. The featherweight is quickly becoming one of Britain's best-supported fighters. Sportsmail looks at some of the other celebrities that have added some sparkle to ring walks. Justin Bieber and Lil Wayne joined Floyd Mayweather in the ring with Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas in September 2013. Prince Naseem Hamed entered the contest in London on a magic carpet suspended above the ring.
Manny Pacquiao takes to Instagram to thank Spike Lee and Tito Mikey ahead of Floyd Mayweather bout. The 36-year-old is gearing up for his $300million welterweight showdown with Mayweather on May 2. The pair will go head-to-head in a $300m mega-fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Pacquaio's trainer, Freddie Roach, believes his fighter has a better chance of beating Mayweather now than he did in 2010.
Danny Garcia is set to fight Lamont Peterson in a non-title fight in New York on Saturday. The light welterweight champion stripped off his sock to show his six toes in an interview with TMZ. The Puerto Rican-born fighter has a 29-0 (17 KOs) record and currently holds the Ring Magazine, WBC and WBA (Super) Light Welterweight titles. Garcia knocked out Amir Khan in four rounds to unify the light welters division in 2012 .
Andy Murray will marry Kim Sears on Saturday in his hometown of Dunblane, Scotland. The couple met when the pair were teenagers during the US Open in 2005. Murray and Sears got back together in 2010 after a brief split and their engagement was confirmed last November. Murray is the first British man in 77 years to win the men's singles title at Wimbledon.
Floyd Mayweather Jnr and Manny Pacquiao will fight on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The undefeated American is down to within three-and-a-half pounds of the welterweight limit ahead of the mega-fight. Showtime has released a short promotional video from within the Mayweather camp. The video takes you inside the gym with the undefeated American as he prepares.
Bayern Munich face Porto in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday night. Xabi Alonso is aiming to become only the second player to win three Champions Leagues with three different clubs. The Spaniard won the title with Liverpool in 2005 and Real Madrid last season. The 33-year-old says he has 'many years left' to win Champions League with three clubs. Bayern Munich face the Portuguese side at the Dragao Stadium in the first leg .
Karim Benzema believes Real Madrid are capable of becoming the first side to retain the Champions League due to their undoubted quality. The French forward was speaking to adidas ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid . James Rodriguez has heaped praise on Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday night. Diego Simeone's side have not let Real win a single game in the six games between the two sides. The 44-year-old has turned Atletico around since joining the club in December 2011. The Argentinian signed a new four year contract with the option of a fifth last month .
Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. Carlo Ancelotti has hailed Diego Simeone as one of the best coaches in the world. The Italian admits facing Atletico is both an 'honour' and a 'problem' for Real Madrid. Gareth Bale is set to return to the first team after missing the 3-0 win against Eibar on Saturday .
Arsene Wenger refused to shake Leonardo Jardim's hand after Monaco beat Arsenal 3-1 in first leg. The Arsenal boss was upset by the Ligue 1 side's win at the Emirates last month. Monaco coach claims Juventus are a better team than Arsenal in Champions League quarter-final clash. The Serie A champions take on the French side in Turin on Tuesday .
Juventus host Monaco in Champions League quarter-final first leg in Turin on Tuesday. Carlos Tevez is worshipped by Juventus fans and has scored six Champions League goals this season. Monaco beat Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates in the last 16 in the previous round. The Italian side are aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time in 19 years .
Mark Clattenburg will take charge of Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday. He will be assisted by an all-English team including Andre Marriner who refereed QPR vs Chelsea . The other referees are Milorad Mazic, Pavel Kralovec and Carlos Velasco Carballo of Spain .
Juventus face AS Monaco in the Champions League quarter-final first leg in Turin on Tuesday. Massimiliano Allegri's side beat Borussia Dortmund 5-1 on aggregate in the last 16 last season. The Juventus boss is expecting a 'boring' match against the French side . Andrea Pirlo has returned to training after recovering from a calf muscle injury .
Carlos Tevez says it is harder to score goals in Serie A than the Premier League. Striker has scored 36 league goals in the Italian top flight since joining Juventus in 2013. Argentine says Premier League midfields are 'non-existent' and defending is better on the continent. Tevez scored 84 Premier League goals and won three titles with Manchester United and City .
Jose Mauri scored the only goal of the game as Parma beat Juventus 1-0 in Serie A on Saturday. It was only the second defeat of the season for Massimiliano Allegri's side. Parma were declared bankrupt last month and the players have not been paid all season. Juventus has a 14-point lead over Roma, which visits Torino on Sunday. Inter Milan beat Verona 3-0 to end a seven-match winless run.
Nicky Law scored twice in Rangers' 4-0 win against Raith Rovers on Sunday to take his season tally to 12. Brighton, Birmingham and Reading are showing the strongest interest in the striker. Law's representatives have fielded calls from no fewer than ten English clubs. Former Rangers starlet Lewis Macleod will almost certainly not kick a ball for Brentford this season after his £850,000 January move .
Bournemouth moved four points clear at the top of the Championship with a win against Brighton. Yann Kermorgant opened the scoring with a 25-yard free-kick in the 70th minute. Callum Wilson doubled the Cherries' lead with a sublime finish in the 81st minute . The Cherries have now scored 106 goals in all competitions this season, beating the previous record of 104 set in the 1956-57 season .
Blackburn lost 2-1 to Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday night. Manager Gary Bowyer believes the club should brace themselves for interest in their players. Bowyer has rejected advances for Jordan Rhodes and Rudy Gestede in the last two transfer windows. The Blackburn boss believes his players have shown they can play in the Premier League.
Barcelona beat PSG 3-1 at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night. Luis Suarez scored a brace as Barcelona took charge of their Champions League quarter-final tie. The former Liverpool star scored Barcelona's 1,000th goal in European competition. Lionel Messi shared an image of the duo together inside the dressing room via his Facebook page.
Bayern Munich host Porto in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola is bidding to reach his sixth semi-final in six years as a manager. The former Barcelona boss is not alone in the decline of the Premier League in Europe. Between 2005-2009 Premier League provided 12 out of 20 semi finalists for Champions League; between 2010 to 2015 it has provided three out of 24. Only Liverpool and Manchester United achieved that in that period.
Reading face Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday. It has been 88 years since the Royals last reached the last-four juncture. Steve Clarke has told his players not to get caught up in the occasion of the occasion. The Royals have struggled in the Championship but have brought FA Cup euphoria to the town.
Jurgen Klopp has told Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke he wants to leave. The 47-year-old believes he has taken the Bundesliga club as far as he can, according to reports in Germany. Klopp has won two Bundesliga titles and the German Cup in seven years at Dortmund. The former Mainz coach Thomas Tuchel is in the frame to take over at the Westfalenstadion .
Wednesday marked the 26th anniversary of the disaster that unfolded during an FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. Steven Gerrard and Phil Jagielka released 96 red balloons in memory of the 96 fans who died at Hillsborough. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, chief executive Ian Ayre and the entire Liverpool squad attended, along with a host of former players including Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, Phil Thompson, Robbie Fowler, John Aldridge and Jamie Carragher. There was also significant representation from Everton, with manager Roberto Martinez joining his captain JagielKA and club ambassador Graham Stuart, who also gave a reading.
Stephen Dodd took photo of Asif Bodi and Abubakar Bhula praying at Anfield last month. He posted it online with the caption: 'Muslims praying at half time at the match yesterday #disgrace' Police investigated the incident after receiving complaints from furious web users. Now Liverpool FC say they will 'take appropriate action' against the supporter .
Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in their Champions League tie at the Parc de Princes on Wednesday. Luis Suarez scored twice to give Barcelona the lead in the first half. The Uruguayan has scored 10 goals in his last 11 games and is now 17 goals for the season . Neymar was the most eye-catching Barcelona forward in first half . Edinson Cavani failed to deliver on the biggest stage and looked out-of-sorts . PSG's unbeaten run at home in European competition comes to an end . Barcelona are the first team to win here in either the Europa League or Champions League since 2006 .
Bayer Leverkusen lost 5-3 on penalties to Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal quarter-final on Wednesday. Emir Spahic was substituted in the 90th minute with an ankle injury. The Bosnian defender became involved in an altercation with stewards after the game. Footage shows the 34-year-old appearing to throw his hands into the faces of stewards. He later seemed to aim a headbutt at a member of stadium staff after the brawl. The incident has been referred to the public prosecutor in Cologne .
Manchester City host Manchester United in Sunday's derby at Old Trafford at 4pm. Manchester Police say they have no objections to the 4pm kick-off time. Chief Superintendent John O'Hare says the decision is down to good behaviour from both sides. The last time United and City met in a late kick off for a weekend match was in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley in 2011 .
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain beat Saint-Etienne 4-1 on Wednesday. Ibrahimovic took his PSG career tally to 102 goals since joining the club three years ago. PSG are bidding to become the first French side to lift all three domestic trophies in a single season. They will face Auxerre in the final at the Stade de France on May 30.
Liverpool beat Blackburn 1-0 in their FA Cup quarter-final replay at Ewood Park to reach the semi-finals. Philippe Coutinho scored the winner with 20 minutes to play to give Brendan Rodgers' side the lead. Blackburn goalkeeper Simon Eastwood had a late chance to equalise for the Championship side. Liverpool will now face Aston Villa at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.
Raheem Sterling was pictured smoking from a shisha pipe with Jordon Ibe on Monday night. Liverpool star will be lectured on the dangers of nitrous oxide when he meets with Brendan Rodgers tomorrow. The 20-year-old will also be told he needs to select his friends more carefully. Brendan Rodgers has publicly criticised the player's agent for his role in the England international’s ongoing contract saga .
Will Stevens has yet to turn a wheel in anger for his new team in either qualifying or the race this season. The 23-year-old missed the opening two Formula One events of the year in Australia and Malaysia. Stevens is hoping for third time lucky this weekend in his bid to compete in grand prix weekend.
Justin Carney dislocated his elbow in Castleford's 25-4 win over Hull KR last Saturday. Australian winger will be out for up to two months after being told he needs elbow surgery. Winger James Clare is expected to take Carney's place against Widnes on Sunday.
Aaron Cook was overlooked for the Great Britain taekwondo squad at London 2012. The 24-year-old has been granted citizenship by Moldova and plans to fight for them in Rio 2016. The British Olympic Association could yet block the move and Sportsmail understands it is still in talks over the matter .
Nathan Hughes's knee collided with George North's head as he crossed the line to score for Northampton. North was left out cold on the pitch at Franklin's Gardens and had to be taken off on a stretcher. It was the third time that the Wales and Lions winger had been knocked out in the space of two months . Hughes was sent off and then banned for three weeks following the incident on March 27. Wasps were incensed that the forward had been suspended – and their dismay was shared by others outside the club.
Carl Hayman has admitted Toulon 'have a lot of work to do' to secure an unprecedented third consecutive European title, despite reaching the Champions Cup semi-finals. ToulON captain Hayman admitted Bernard Laporte's men were distinctly underwhelmed by their performance levels in Sunday's 32-18 quarter-final victory over Wasps. The Cote d'Azur outfit had Frederic Michalak's unerring boot and Ali Williams' late try to thank for a victory littered with error and inaccuracy.
Mathieu Bastareaud and Ali Williams crossed for tries as Toulon beat Wasps in Champions Cup quarter-final. Will Helu and Elliot Daly also crossed for Wasps, but Williams should have been sin-binned. Dai Young's side are the third of four English challengers to be dispatched from Europe's premier event.
Michael Phelps has won 22 Olympic medals, 18 golds, but was banned from swimming in September. The 29-year-old was caught driving at 84mph in a 45mph zone in Baltimore, Maryland. He pleaded guilty to drink-driving in December and was banned for six months. Phelps will return to the pool in Mesa, Arizona, from April 15-18 after serving his suspension.
Milinda Gunasekera, 32, was flying home from a holiday in Chile on October 29. He was changing flights at Auckland Airport for the final leg of his trip. The Western Australian resident downed a bottle of vodka in the airport toilets. He then allegedly groped a female passenger's breast as his Qantas flight was taxiing to the runway. The charges were amended after the file was reviewed by Crown law .
William 'Frankie' Dugan, 29, and 32-year-old Valerie Ojo allegedly performed sex acts on two children aged five and six in Oklahoma. The couple were charged in March after they allegedly committed forcible sodomy, incest and exploitation against two children, aged 5 and 6. Muskogee police department said that investigators believed that there were other victims, aged between four and 21 years old.
Caroline Wozniacki and Houston Texans star J.J. Watt watched the game in Indianapolis, Indiana on Monday. The pair cheered on the University of Wisconsin Badgers as they lost 68-63 to the Duke Blue Devils. The world No 5 was invited to the White House on Monday to take part in the annual Easter Egg Roll and played tennis with US President Barack Obama. The sporting ace participated in this year's themed #gimmefive campaign aimed at promoting more active and healthy lifestyles.
Caroline Wozniacki was invited to The White House on Monday to take part in the annual Easter Egg Roll. The Danish ace participated in this year's themed #gimmefive campaign aimed at promoting more active and healthy lifestyles among American people. The event was broadcast on the popular talk show Live! with Kelly and Michael . The Easter Egg Role takes place once a year on the lawn of the White House and is a popular event.
Chris Lane, 22, was shot in the back with a .22 calibre handgun in Duncan, Oklahoma, in August 2013. Chancey Luna, 17, has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting the Melbourne man. The family of the 22-year-old broke down in court as they listened to the frantic seven-minute 911 emergency call made by witnesses who tried to save Lane's life. Lane was jogging along a street in the rural southern Oklahoma city of Duncan when he was shot. The teen was riding in a Ford Focus with two teenage friends when he allegedly pulled the trigger.
Pablo Osvaldo says Andrea Pirlo and Francesco Totti should join him at Boca Juniors. The 29-year-old thinks that the Italian duo would be a good fit for the Argentinian side. OsValdo has scored three goals in six games since joining Boca on loan from Southampton .
Incident occurred at Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel moments before take-off. Six passengers were forced to jump onto the runway to escape the flames on board. The small plane was scheduled to fly out to Russia from the Middle Eastern country. The incident was declared a State of Emergency Level 3 - the highest level of danger at the airport.
Manchester United host local rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday. Louis van Gaal has ruled out Robin van Persie and Luke Shaw for the game. Van Gaal says Van Persie is not yet fit enough to play for United. The Dutchman admits he has been dreaming of beating City in Sunday's derby . The United boss also says he will not be motivated by revenge after losing 1-0 to City earlier in the season.
Manchester City host Manchester United in the derby at Old Trafford on Sunday (4.30pm kick-off) Louis van Gaal and Manuel Pellegrini's sides are in contrasting form. Manchester City beat United 1-0 in the last derby at the Etihad in November. Sportsmail selects a composite XI of the two sides ahead of the derby. David de Gea edges out Joe Hart for the goalkeeper slot and has been in fine form. Ander Herrera is United's man of the moment and seems to be flourishing in Van Gaal's system.
Manchester City host Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon. City have won the last four contests between the sides, as well as the previous three at Old Trafford. A victory would reignite City's ambitions to finish second and save Manuel Pellegrini's job. Victory would dispel any lingering doubts about Louis van Gaal's future as United boss. Wayne Rooney and Sergio Aguero are two of the best forwards in the Premier League.
Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Louis van Gaal's side are currently one point ahead of local rivals Manchester City. United lost 1-0 to City in their last meeting at the Etihad Stadium back in November . The Dutchman believes City will not be as defensive-minded as Aston Villa. Van Gaal says his wife Truus' hairdresser is a Manchester City fan .
Manchester City travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Sunday. Manuel Pellegrini says he is not impressed by United's rise up the Premier League table. City have lost five of their last seven games in all competitions and have not won away since mid-February. The City boss says Louis van Gaal's side have 'very good players' like Angel di Maria, Radamel Falcao, Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and Daley Blind.
Manchester United host Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday . Wayne Rooney has been deployed in midfield this season and United have struggled. The 29-year-old has now returned to his preferred position up front for Louis van Gaal . United have won their last five games in all competitions, with Rooney scoring four times .
Sunderland beat Newcastle 1-0 in the Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. Jermain Defoe scored a stunning volley to give the Black Cats the lead at half-time. Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul appeared to congratulate Defoe after the goal. Sportsmail's Jamie Carragher said Krul made a mistake by appearing to congratulate the striker. Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat says the win lifts them three points clear of the bottom three .
Sunderland beat Newcastle 1-0 in the Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. Jermain Defoe scored the winner with a stunning 20-yard volley in the first-half. The 32-year-old says the win is justification for his decision to return to the Premier League. The former FC Toronto striker joined Sunderland from MLS side FC Toronoto in January.
Sunderland beat Newcastle 1-0 in their Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. Jermain Defoe scored the winner with a stunning left-footed volley in the 45th minute. The 32-year-old striker said: 'It's hard to even find words to describe that sort of feeling. It's special' Sunderland are now three points clear of the relegation zone after the win.
Sunderland beat Newcastle 1-0 in the Tyne-Wear derby at the Stadium of Light. Jermain Defoe scored a stunning volley in first-half stoppage time to secure victory. Newcastle boss John Carver admitted he was 'embarrassed' by his side's performance. The Magpies were poor before the break and only marginally better after it .
Jermain Defoe fired Sunderland into a 1-0 lead with a brilliant volley in the 45th minute at the Stadium of Light. The 32-year-old's left-footed strike flew over Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul in the Magpies goal . The former Tottenham striker scored his third goal in as many games for the Black Cats . Sunderland have now won three of their last four Premier League games against Newcastle United .
Boy, who cannot be named, must stay in care of his local authority due to his poor dental health. Details emerged at a family court hearing in Reading, Berkshire, by Judge Eleanor Owens. She was told how the youngster had to have 13 teeth taken out two years ago. The judge said the boy's parents, who are Latvian, had accepted that their son had suffered from 'poor dental hygiene' due to a diet high in sugar.
Pekingese Marley and Mitzy had been left to play in the front garden of their home in Doncaster. But they were snatched when their owners Adele and Steven Worgan weren't looking. Neighbours believe they have captured the alleged thief on CCTV footage. The pair are now offering a £1,000 reward for their safe return .
Every woman surveyed in Paris claimed to have been a victim of some kind of sexual harassment on public transport. Half of them were assaulted before they were 18 years old, according to poll of 600 women. Poll led to calls for campaign to stem sexist or threatening behaviour on buses and trains.
Lady Sasima Srivikorn is the co-chairman of Reading Football Club with Sir John Madejski. She is also the first female on the Thai Airways board. The pair spoke to Sportsmail's Matt Lawton ahead of Saturday's FA Cup semi-final. Lady Sasima was shot at by three men armed with M16 automatic weapons in 2014. She believes the incident was provoked by the political activities of her daughter and son-in-law .
Mario Balotelli has been the subject of thousands of racist posts on social media this season. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he is 'shocked' by the level of abuse aimed at the striker. Liverpool team-mate Daniel Sturridge and Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck have also been targeted. Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has called for a crackdown on racism and an end to online anonymity.
Britain's Adam Peaty has broken the men's 100 metres breast stroke world record with a time of 57.92 seconds at the London Aquatic Centre. The 20-year-old's gold-winning time beat the previous record of 58.46 set by Cameron van der Burgh in the same venue at the 2012 Olympics in London. He is the first man in history to break through the 58-second barrier in the discipline.
Dion Dublin made his presenting debut on Monday morning as a co-host on Homes Under The Hammer. The former Aston Villa frontman joined regular hosts Martin Roberts and Lucy Alexander. The 45-year-old looked to help a brother and sister-in-law put some life into a three bedroom semi-detached house in Dartford. Dublin received plenty of plaudits from viewers via social media including high praise from Carl Frampton.
Manchester United travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in Premier League on Saturday. Louis van Gaal faces a number of selection dilemmas ahead of the clash at Stamford Bridge. Michael Carrick and Daley Blind are two of four United players ruled out due to injury. Radamel Falcao or Robin van Persie could start up front against Jose Mourinho's side. Juan Mata is returning to the home of his former club for the first time on Saturday .
Michael Carrick, Daley Blind, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo are all out injured for Manchester United. Louis van Gaal has four players capable of filling two key positions out injured. Wayne Rooney could be asked to drop back into midfield against Chelsea. Robin van Persie has not yet been passed fit enough to return to first-team action. Radamel Falcao has not started a game for United since February .
Frank Knight was ordered to make a public apology after posting a disparaging status on his Facebook page this time last year. Blackpool's recent history has been entrenched in bitter disputes off the pitch, with paying customers regularly protesting at the ownership of their club. Supporters have been protesting against the Oystons before matches and then not attending the games. Dozens pelted the Bloomfield Road reception with eggs and flares before their draw against Reading last Tuesday.
Aston Villa face Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday . Tim Sherwood confirmed Shay Given will start on Sunday, a day before the Irishman turns 39. The 38-year-old has played in all four of Villa's FA Cup matches this season and has kept two clean-sheets. Sherwood believes Villa can upset favourites Liverpool at Wembley .
Luke Shaw thought he had done OK against Arsenal in the FA Cup but was substituted at half time. Louis van Gaal substituted the £28million defender, telling Shaw that he was not fit enough to play for United and replaced him with Phil Jones for the second half. Shaw has not played since and was withdrawn from the recent England squad as he struggles at United. He is struggling to come to terms with his new life and has turned to United's psychologist to declutter his mind and reboot just nine months into his career at Old Trafford.
Philippe Coutinho joined Liverpool from Inter Milan for £8.5m in 2013. The Brazil playmaker has been nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award this term. Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio says he is 'sad' that the club lost patience with Coutinho. Coutinho made his debut for Inter at 18, but was underused by Rafa Benitez.
Chris Zebroski jailed for four years and four months for robbery, attempted robbery and assault. The 28-year-old admitted four charges relating to two incidents at Swindon Crown Court. Newport County have sacked the former Bristol Rovers and Cheltenham striker. The League Two side say they 'do not condone any of the actions for which he was found guilty' .
Newcastle have won just two games in 14 games under John Carver. The 50-year-old says he is enjoying his role at St James' Park. Newcastle have lost their last five Premier League games and are in danger of relegation. Carver says he's 'not a moaner' and believes he's getting the best out of the players.
Wales climbed to 22, their highest-ever position in football's world order, in the April rankings to move within eight places of England. Chris Coleman's side are unbeaten in Euro 2016 qualifying and would be within touching distance of the finals in France should they beat Belgium in June . Ramsey admits the banter with the likes of Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere and Danny Welbeck is already flying on the Arsenal training ground .
Ash Handley scored a hat-trick of tries in Leeds' 41-16 win over St Helens on Friday night. The 19-year-old winger has now scored six tries in just six Super League appearances . Leeds have now played every other team in Super League and are six points clear at the top .
Ramiul Sheikh, 50, was violently knocked to the ground after desperately trying to outrun the animal. Footage was captured by frightened onlooker, Sushovon Das on Tuesday in Murshidabad, India. The herd of elephants invaded the village, destroying crops and houses. Locals were trying to coax the elephants back into the forest when one became violent.
Mesut Ozil says he is playing his best football since joining Arsenal in the summer of 2013. The German star says he was struggling with the physicality of the Premier League at the start of the season. Ozil was injured for three months in January, but is now back to his best. The 26-year-old is continuing to do extra strength sessions after Arsenal training .
Pilot was trying to land Piper PA-31 aircraft at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport around 4.30pm on Sunday. He declared an emergency, but the plane crashed into a wooded area close to the runway. The cause of the crash is not yet known, and the four victims have not been named .
Author Martin Fletcher claims Stafford Heginbotham was linked to eight other fires before Valley Parade blaze. The fire broke out near half-time of Bradford City's game against Lincoln on May 11, 1985. Within minutes the stand at Valley Parade was completely ablaze, killing 56 fans. West Yorkshire police say they will review any fresh evidence surrounding the tragedy.
The fire began around 11:30 a.m. Sunday on Tupper Street in downtown Buffalo, WGRZ reported. Police evacuated two buildings as smoke came out of manholes, according to the television station. A Buffalo Fire Department official has said the second of three explosions sent one of the manhole covers 200 to 300 feet into the air. The cover landed near a firefighter and a utility truck, but there were no injuries.
The seven women and five men who voted to find the 25-year-old guilty of murder this week say it was a heart-wrenching decision, but one they made in confidence. When asked if they knew who Hernandez was before the trial started, most raised their hands. The group deliberated for 35 hours over the course of a week, and decided that certain aspects of victim Odin Lloyd's killing warranted a life in prison without the possibility of parole sentence .
Caring cat Rademenes is the resident feline nurse at an animal shelter in Bydgoszcz, northern Poland. The green-eyed moggy was rescued by the shelter in October after he contracted an inflamed respiratory tract infection and his owner thought he was too unwell to be saved. He is now nursing abandoned sick animals back to health with plenty of purrs and cuddles .
The bronze sculpture of Yu The Great's wife has been in place in Wuhan, central China, for ten years. It depicts Yu the Great, founder of China's first Xia Dynasty in 2070 BC, meeting his wife. The bronze tells the story of how the leader met his wife, after the couple were supposedly brought together by a mythical nine-tailed fox. Over the years tourists have kept touching Yu's hand, the fox's back, and his wife's exposed breast - leading to them becoming worn. Locals accuse tourists of having a lack of respect for culture, but admit behaviour is unlikely to change.
The recorded cell phone conversation, which the company released to reporters, shows John Hargrove using the N-word seven times while talking on the phone with a female friend. In the five-minute video, he discusses an incident in which five black men allegedly threw a rock at the woman speaking on the other line that she said hit the back of her head. SeaWorld spokesman Fred Jacobs said the company was given the video by an 'internal whistle-blower' last weekend and that his employment would have been terminated 'immediately' if they had known 'he engaged in this kind of behavior' .
The video maker and artist used four plastic cups and a marker pen to create his creation. The video maker rotates the cups to create various hairstyles and outfits. The artist claims to have been influenced by Japanese comics. According to one Reddit user there are a total of 294 possible combinations that can be made.
The dog named Stains had its coat trimmed to resemble a lion when its owners sent it to the groomers. The dog’s owner laughs hysterically while videoing his pet sitting alongside two other dogs at home. The filmmaker laughs throughout the video and the other dogs approach Stains as if checking out his new look. The video concludes with the dog walking over to its bowl and having a drink of water.
Brian the lar gibbon, who is 50-years-old, was videoed by Amanda Dorman from South Lanarkshire, Scotland. She captured the critter’s creepy walk on a visit to the Lake District Wildlife Park near Keswick. The seven-second video was shared over 130,000 times before it was picked up by The Lad Bible page.
Former Melbourne woman Dullel Kassab fled to Raqqa in Syria with her children last year. She regularly boasts on Twitter that her four-year-old daughter and son sleep with toy guns next to their beds and her daughter likes watching IS videos of 'Muslims killing bad ppl' The children's paternal grandparents say they are worried Kassab, 28, is 'brainwashing' the children, after their father was killed near the Syria-Turkey border last year . 'We pray they come back but it does not look good,' a family spokesman said.
Gemma the pit bull was filmed at home in California being fed some treats. But in a bid to trick her, her owner throws a broccoli spear into the mix. Immediately the canine pulls a look of disgust as she chomps on the vegetable. She then proceeds to spit it out on the floor . Let's hope the two children she lives with don't follow her lead .
Kristina Patrick from Alaska filmed her German Shepherd Pakak performing a very skillful trick. Video footage shows the pup lying on her back with a tennis ball neatly clutched between her front paws. After freezing still for several seconds, Pakak lowers the ball slowly down. She then places it in between her teeth, back to where it started.
Aaron Ramsey has scored 25 goals for Arsenal since the start of last season. The Welshman scored the only goal of the game against Burnley at Turf Moor. Ramsey dedicated it to his late Gran Eileen who passed away a few weeks ago. The 28-year-old will be on 'normal TV' when Arsenal face Reading in the FA Cup semi-final .
Jessica Ennis-Hill won heptathlon gold at the London 2012 Olympics. The 29-year-old has not competed since 2013 as she took time off to become a mother. She will return to the Olympic Stadium three years on to compete in the Sainsbury's Anniversary Games in July. The Sheffield-born star will take part in the two-day meeting on July 24 and 25.
Manchester City are keen to sign Anderlecht teenager Evangelos Patoulidis. The 14-year-old playmaker is regarded as one of the best talents to emerge from the club's youth set-up. The Belgian starlet rejected a move to Barcelona's La Masia academy when he was 12 .
Blackpool are in talks to sign Austria defender Thomas Piermayr from Colorado Rapids. The 25-year-old has been training with the Championship club this week . The former Austria U21 international had a spell with Inverness Caledonian Thistle in 2011 .
Roland Giroux places his hand in the tank and gently cups the blood parrot cichlid with his fingers. The man then begins massaging the pet by running his finger along it and the fish stays still. The fish swims away from the man's hand a few times in the video but returns to be massaged.
Teacher Aaron Galloway, 23, was on a half-term city break to Prague when he left his camera on the seat. When he got home, he went on eBay to find a replacement and was astonished to see his own camera for sale. He messaged seller Fernando Miguel Andrade Viseu, who confessed to the theft. The Portuguese-born steward begged Aaron not to tell police and said he would lose his job. But officers raided his home near Stansted and found the D5200 Nikon. He was charged with the theft of the camera and stealing a Kindle from an unknown owner.
Manchester City will resist any attempt by Valencia to pull out of a £24million deal for Alvaro Negredo. Negredo joined Valencia on loan last summer and the agreement included a compulsory purchase clause that triggered a permanent move to the Mestalla as soon as he played for the La Liga club. The 29-year-old striker scored 23 goals in his first season at the Etihad following a £20.6m move from Sevilla, but he has only found the net five times for Valencia.
Mauricio Pochettino believes another season in the Europa League could hamper Tottenham's top-four hopes. Spurs were knocked out of this season's competition by Fiorentina in the last 16. Tottenham face Newcastle at White Hart Lane on Sunday in the Premier League. Hugo Lloris and Kyle Walker are major doubts ahead of the clash .
Jon Flanagan will speak to Liverpool about a new contract at the end of the season. The defender's deal at Anfield is set to expire this summer. Flanagan impressed so much last season that he forced his way into the England squad. Brendan Rodgers is a big fan of the Liverpudlian and is keen to keep him at the club.
Jordan Spieth won his first ever major title with victory at the Masters at Augusta on Sunday. The 21-year-old shot a final round of 70 to finish on 12 under par, six shots behind the eventual winner. Rory McIlroy was paired with Tiger Woods for the final round, but could not mount a challenge. The Northern Irishman hit a final-round 66 to finish in fourth place, six behind Spieth .
Maria Sharapova has pulled out of this weekend's Fed Cup semi-final with a leg injury. Venus Williams has withdrawn from the USA team for the World Group play-off against Italy due to personal reasons. The USA team is led by top-ranked Serena Williams and also includes No. 45 Alison Riske and No. 65 Christina McHale .
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis beat Casey Dellacqua and Darija Jurak 6-0, 6-4 in the Family Circle Cup final in Charleston on Sunday. The 28-year-old is the first Indian woman to reach the top of the WTA doubles rankings. Mirza's run of winning 14 successive doubles matches will see her leapfrog Italians Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci at the top.
Angelique Kerber beat Madison Keys 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 in the final of the Family Circle Cup in Charleston. This was Kerber's fourth WTA title and first since Linz in 2013. The German broke serve five times against an opponent who hadn't lost serve all week. Kerber had defeated friend, countrywoman and defending champion Andrea Petkovic in the semifinals.
Lewis Hamilton led home Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in Shanghai to retain his lead in the championship . Rosberg accused Hamilton of being 'selfish' after their one-two finish at the Shanghai International Circuit. Hamilton was absolved of any blame by both Toto Wolff and Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda . The next race in Bahrain follows up swiftly on Sunday.
Mercedes have won two of the three Formula One races so far this season. But Toto Wolff says the team may have to make 'unpopular calls' for their drivers. Nico Rosberg complained about Lewis Hamilton's driving during Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix. Hamilton won the race but Rosberg accused the British driver of being selfish .
Mika Hakkinen says Lewis Hamilton is getting inside teammate Nico Rosberg's head. Rosberg accused Hamilton of being selfish by driving too slow and compromising his second position at the Chinese Grand Prix. Former world champion says Hamilton was well within his rights to look after himself. Hamilton is bidding to win a third World Championship title this season .
Lewis Hamilton leads Nico Rosberg by 13 points in the F1 Drivers' Championship. The Briton won the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday. Rosberg claimed Hamilton selfishly slowed during the middle part of the race. Hamilton insists he is prepared for further criticism from his Mercedes team-mate .
Lewis Hamilton won the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday. Nico Rosberg finished second, but claimed he had been 'selfish' in his post-race press conference. The two Mercedes drivers have both had their say on the row after the race . Hamilton was particularly strident saying that the difference is that he is a 'racer' and Rosberg is not .
Tom Varndell scored a hat-trick as Wasps beat London Welsh 40-13 at the Kassam Stadium. Ashley Johnson, Sailosi Tagicakibau and Alapati Leiua also crossed for Wasps . Wasps have now won away from home in the Aviva Premiership for the first time in 2015 .
Aaron Cook's application to switch allegiances to Moldova has been approved. The 24-year-old is ranked No 2 in the world in the sub-80kg class. Cook has not competed for GB since missing out on selection for London 2012. He has been granted a Moldovan passport and will compete for them at Rio 2016.
Michael Phelps is aiming to compete in a fifth Olympics next year in Rio de Janeiro. The 18-time Olympic champion won't swim in the world championships this summer. Phelps will be competing in his first meet since serving a six-month suspension by USA Swimming after a second drunken driving arrest last fall. The 29-year-old swimmer was sentenced to 18 months of probation. Phelps is back in Arizona, where he attended 45 days of inpatient alcohol rehabilitation after being arrested on DUI charges last September.
Leicester City host Swansea City in the Premier League on Saturday . The Foxes are just three points from safety after back-to-back wins. Nigel Pearson has urged his players to focus on their own job and not worry about their relegation rivals during run-in. The Leicester boss said: 'I'm very wary of people flipping the emphasis'
Raheem Sterling has been pictured smoking a shisha pipe with Liverpool team-mate Jordon Ibe. But he is not the first Premier League star to have been involved in such controversy. Here, Sportsmail details five other misbehaving stars involved in similar incidents away from the field. Diego Maradona, Paul Merson, Saido Berahino, Kyle Walker, Robin Friday and Jack Wilshere.
Celtic came from a goal down to beat Kilmarnock 4-1 at Parkhead on Wednesday night. Leigh Griffiths scored a hat-trick after coming off the bench in the second-half. Kris Commons and Griffiths were the difference between the two sides. Celtic are now eight points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership .
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley bought a 9.8 per cent stake in Rangers and loaned the club £5million. The Sports Direct tycoon owns 9.82 per cent of the Glasgow giants but is prohibited from going over 10 per cent by an agreement struck with Hampden chiefs designed to limit his power at Ibrox. Two of his closest associates - Derek Llambias and Barry Leach - sat as directors until last month's general meeting.
Real Madrid could be set to play in a grey and yellow away kit next season, according to leaked pictures. The home kit will feature three grey stripes, while the away kit will have yellow trim and a greyed-out badge. The pink touches from this season's shirts will also be dropped, in a return to classic Real Madrid jerseys.
Maria Sharapova has been confirmed to play for the Russia team in the Fed Cup semi-finals next week. The World No 2 will face Germany on April 18-19 in Sochi. Playing in the team event helps her become eligible for next year's Olympics. The German team will consist of Andrea Petkovic, Angelique Kerber, Sabine Lisicki and Julia Goerges .
Juan Mata has been named Manchester United's player of the month for March. The Spaniard scored both goals as United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield and 3-0 at home to Tottenham. Louis van Gaal's side return to Premier League action against Aston Villa on Saturday .
Obama said he 'had to say hi' to Bolt, the fastest sprinter of all time, when he visited Jamaica. The world-class sprinter's lightning pose, which he strikes after winning a race, has become a trademark. Obama asked the six-time Olympic champion to show him the pose before joining him in his signature pose.
Usain Bolt will compete at the IAAF/BTC World Relays in the Bahamas next month. The six-time Olympic gold medallist will compete on May 2 and 3 as part of the Jamaican team. Bolt insists he always does 'his best to make his country proud' while wearing Jamaica colours .
Michael Phelps is entered in five events at this week's Arena Pro Swim Series in Mesa, Arizona. It will be his first meet since serving a six-month ban following a drunk-driving conviction. The April 15-18 meet has attracted some of the top U.S. swimmers, including Ryan Lochte. Phelps has won 22 Olympic medals, 18 golds, but was banned from swimming in September.
Louis van Gaal has won a battle to install floodlights at Manchester United's Carrington training ground. The meticulous United boss was stunned to find players could not train after dark at the swish complex on the outskirts of the city when he arrived last summer. He immediately ordered a raft of improvements including the installation of floodlights. Sportsmail understands Van Gaal is very keen to replicate match conditions during sessions.
Edwin van der Sar is convinced Louis van Gaal will bring glory days back to Manchester United. United head to Chelsea on Saturday in top form, having won six successive matches. Victory at Stamford Bridge would put United within five points of the Blues. Van der Sar admits the title is probably beyond United's grasp this season, but thinks they can win trophies next year.
Andy Murray will marry Kim Sears in his hometown of Dunblane on Saturday afternoon. The world No 3 posted a series of 'emojis' to his 2.98 million followers on Twitter on the morning of his big day. The pair have been together for 10 years after meeting at the 2005 US Open. Murray will sacrifice a traditional honeymoon to jet off to Barcelona after his nuptials to kick-start his clay court season.
Emmanuel Adebayor takes to Twitter to pledge his future to Tottenham. The 31-year-old insists he is happy to stay and fight for his place at White Hart Lane. The Togo international has made just 16 appearances in all competitions this season. Adebyor has scored only twice and has been criticised for several underwhelming performances. The former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Manchester City hitman remains adamant he will see out his contract.
Tottenham will subsidise Emmanuel Adebayor's £100,000-per-week wages in order for him to leave the club. The Togolese striker is out of favour under current manager Mauricio Pochettino. The 31-year-old has made just nine league starts this season for Spurs .
Wolfsburg beat Freiburg 1-0 to reach the German Cup semi-finals on Tuesday. Ricardo Rodriguez scored the winner from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute. Kevin de Bruyne and Andre Schurrle missed several good chances for Wolfsburg. Borussia Dortmund beat Hoffenheim to reach final four after Jurgen Klopp's side came from behind.
Andre Schurrle admits he was relieved to end his goal drought by scoring his first goal for Wolfsburg. The former Chelsea forward thanked Wolfsburg supporters for their patience as he netted on Saturday. The 24-year-old scored his first since joining from Chelsea in February as they beat Stuttgart 3-1 .
PSG lost 3-1 to Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday night. David Luiz came off the bench and was nutmegged twice by Luis Suarez in the build-up to the Uruguayan's two goals. Sky Sports pundit Glenn Hoddle said Luiz defended like an 'eight-year-old who hasn't been coached' in this challenge, according to the former England boss. Thierry Henry questioned the Brazilian's fitness after coming on as a sub after 21 minutes. Jamie Redknapp also admitted that Luiz can be a liability at the back .
Oriol Romeu is currently on loan at Bundesliga side Stuttgart from Chelsea. The midfielder goes up against Sportsmail's Martin Keown as the pair predict the scores for the weekend's Premier League and FA Cup matches. Find out how Romeu and Keown get on, plus make your own predictions .
Bayern Munich lost 3-1 to Porto in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. The German champions travelled with only 15 outfield players to Portugal. Bayern boss Pep Guardiola was left without injured stars Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, Bastian Schweinsteiger and David Alaba. The five-time European champions are chasing a treble of domestic and European titles .
Porto beat Bayern Munich 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday night. Two goals from Ricardo Quaresma and another from Jackson Martinez gave Porto a mountain to climb. The return leg takes place at the Allianz Arena next week on April 21. Portugal's Record opted for the pun 'Fantasporto' as their headline for the next day.
Bayern Munich lost 3-1 against Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola has a year remaining on his contract in Germany but a quarter-final exit could help persuade his employers to let him go this summer. Manuel Pellegrini has come in for criticism after Manchester City's collapse of Premier League title defence. Guardiola is seen as a natural fit given his close relationship with City's executive pair Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begiristain and his desire to play attractive, attacking football. However, City's Abu Dhabi owners famously crave Champions League progression and there may be some doubt as to whether Guardiola can deliver that.
Christian Benteke has scored eight goals in his last six games for Aston Villa. The Belgium striker has scored a goal every 87 minutes since Tim Sherwood took over at Villa Park. The striker has been rejuvenated under Sherwood's style of play at the club. He admits he does not practise free-kicks and has only taken a handful in his career.
Kick It Out have welcomed the successful prosecution of a supporter who racially abused former Wales goalkeeper Jason Brown. John Wild was found guilty of racially abusing Brown while he was playing for Dartford in a Vanarama Conference fixture at Bristol Rovers last October. Brown, 32, welcomed the outcome of the case but also criticised a number of bodies, including Kick It Out, The Football Association and the Professional Footballers' Association, after he felt they 'did nothing about it' . Kick It out has responded to Brown's concerns following Wild's conviction at Bristol Magistrates Court.
Torpedo Moscow must play two home games in an empty stadium after fans displayed a banner with a Nazi symbol during their 3-1 win over Arsenal Tula on Sunday. The punishment will not take effect until May because Torpedo are already required to play their next two games behind closed doors for a separate incident in which fans abused Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk with monkey chants. Sunday's game was also marred by crowd violence, with Tor Pedo fans attacking Arsenal supporters and police. Torpede's previous three racism offenses this season all involved monkey chants against opposition players.
AC Milan has slammed alleged racism towards one of its youth teams as 'simply unacceptable' Black players of Milan's under-10 team were allegedly subject to heckling and racist abuse during Sunday's 4-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Universal Cup. Milan says it 'truly hopes that these reports aren't true or that it was simply a sporadic incident' .
The Kevin Pietersen camp have scored a comprehensive win in the PR battle with the England and Wales Cricket Board without calling on any outside assistance. Agent Adam Wheatley, co-founder of the company with Sir Ian Botham, insists everything has been done in-house since the brief involvement of former Sun editor David Yelland during KP's supposed reintegration into the England team in 2012. Shivnarine Chanderpaul wants to continue playing Test cricket so that he can play with his son Tagenarine .
Aidan Coleman is hoping to banish his Crabbie's Grand National blues at Aintree on Saturday. The 26-year-old rides well-backed The Druids Nephew, stepping in for broken leg victim Barry Geraghty on the Neil Mulholland-trained gelding which won on the opening day of last month's Cheltenham Festival. Coleman's two latest rides in the race have seen him unseated from a hampered The Rainbow Hunter.
Ben Flower was given the honour of leading Wigan's victory song after helping them to a 30-20 win over Warrington on his return from a six-month suspension. The 27-year-old Wales forward did not get among the scorers but he did enough to impress coach Shaun Wane on his first appearance since being sent off in the Warriors' Grand Final defeat by St Helens last October. Dom Manfredi provided the highlight with his second hat-trick of tries in five days as the Warriors three times came from behind to secure a fourth win in five matches.
Dom Manfredi scored a hat-trick for the second time in five days as Wigan beat Warrington 30-20. Ben Flower made his return from a six-month ban after being sent off for punching Lance Hohaia in the opening moments of Wigan's Grand Final defeat by St Helens last October. The Welshman came up with a knock-on four minutes into his return and clearly looked rusty after his lengthy lay-off. But the 21-year-old winger stole the limelight from Flower and Sam Tomkins as he scored a brace of tries .
Sam Tomkins is to cut short his stay in the NRL with New Zealand Warriors. The 26-year-old will rejoin his home-town club on a four-year contract from 2016. Tomkins rejected an offer from Warrington in order to return to Wigan. The 2012 Super League Man of Steel is the third England international to rejoin Wigan in 12 months.
Swansea's Gerhard Tremmel, 36, is the understudy for Lukasz Fabianski but has done well in the cups. Manchester City's James Milner is the most high-profile free agent available this summer. Everton want to sign Luke Garbutt but the 21-year-old is yet to commit to a long-term deal. Kolo Toure, Ron Vlaar and Mikel Arteta are all set to leave their Premier League clubs on a free in June.
Nigel Pearson has taken advice from former manager Howard Wilkinson to help Leicester's survival bid. The Foxes host Swansea on Saturday looking for a third straight win. Leicester have beaten West Ham and West Brom in their last two games . Pearson has come under the spotlight this season after a foul-mouthed spat with a fan.
Gianni Paladini has registered as a director of a new Bradford City holding company. The former QPR chief is keen on taking over the reins at Valley Parade . Bradford's most memorable moment of the season came during their FA Cup win over Chelsea . The club were beaten 6-0 at home by Bristol City on Tuesday, which confirmed Bristol's promotion to the Championship .
Jenna Louise Driscoll was charged last year with three counts of bestiality, along with charges of trafficking and possession of a dangerous drug and unlawful wounding. The 25-year-old was due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday but didn't show up. Police were carrying out checks on her phone for suspected drug trafficking when they discovered the three videos which allegedly show her having sex with a dog. She was remanded on bail to appear at the court last week, and did not show, and again on Monday for the matters to he heard.
Real Madrid drew 0-0 with city rivals Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon on Tuesday night. Gareth Bale missed a one-on-one chance to give Real Madrid the lead in the first half. The Welshman was verbally abused by supporters outside the club's training ground on Wednesday morning. It comes almost a month after the world's most expensive footballer's white Bentley was attacked by fans at the Valdebebas base.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been ruled out of Arsenal's FA Cup semi-final against Reading. The midfielder is struggling to recover from a groin injury and could miss the rest of the season. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hopes he could be back in full training by the end of next week. Jack Wilshere will return to Arsenal's squad for the FA Cup final at Wembley .
Diafra Sakho was forced off after 59 minutes during West Ham's 1-1 draw against Stoke City. The 25-year-old has scored 12 goals for the Hammers so far this season. The Senegal international tore a thigh muscle against the Potters on Saturday. West Ham claimed Sakho could return 'before the end of the season' on their website.
Sam Allardyce believes his squad are unable to deal with the rigours of a full Premier League season. The West Ham United manager's contract expires at the end of the season but he feels his work at Upton Park is far from done. The Hammers starting XI on Saturday included six summer signings with Carl Jenkinson and Alex Song the only ones to have played in the Premier League before. Marko Arnautovic scored a 95th-minute equaliser to once again see West Ham lose points late on.
Swansea host Everton at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League. Garry Monk believes a strong finish will put a different slant on Everton's season. But he is determined to stop his former manager Roberto Martinez profiting at his old stomping ground. Martinez was lauded by Everton fans last season as the club qualified for Europe with a fifth-placed finish in the Barclays Premier League .
Garry Monk says he will hold talks with Michu before making decision on Spaniard's future. Michu has spent this season on loan at Italian outfit Napoli due to injury problems. The 29-year-old recently said he did not know whether he would be returning to Swansea. Monk has heaped praise on Bafetimbi Gomis following his recent fine goalscoring form.
Nicola Salerno has resigned from his role as Leeds United's sporting director. The 58-year-old Italian's departure comes six days after assistant head coach Steve Thompson was suspended. Leeds owner Massimo Cellino confirmed the news to the Yorkshire Evening Post. Salerno worked with Cellino at his previous club Cagliari before joining Leeds .
Sean Dyche has told Danny Ings to keep on smiling and the goals will flow for Burnley. The Clarets striker has scored just once in his last six games in all competitions. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move away from Turf Moor at the end of the season. Burnley are currently in the bottom three but just two points from safety .
Aston Villa beat Tottenham 1-0 in their Premier League clash at White Hart Lane on Saturday. Christian Benteke scored the winner in the 35th minute with a header. Tim Sherwood is renowned for his fiery displays on the touchline, so how did he fare? Sportsmail looks at how the former Spurs boss fared on his return to the ground .
Real Madrid beat Eibar 3-0 in their La Liga clash at the Bernabeu on Saturday . Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring with a 21st minute free-kick . Javier Hernandez doubled the lead in the 31st minute with a powerful header . The Manchester United loanee scored his first goal for the club in his fifth game for Los Blancos . Jese completed the rout with a header in the 83rd minute to make it 2-0 .
Cristiano Ronaldo's yellow card against Rayo Vallecano has been rescinded. Iker Casillas, Toni Kroos, James Rodriguez and Gareth Bale are all out of Real Madrid's clash with Eibar. Jese is to start his first game in 389 days in Gareth Bale's absence. Goal-line technology will be brought in for the Coppa Italia Final between Juventus and Lazio.
Fernando Torres scored his first ever league own goal during Atletico Madrid's 2-2 draw with Malaga on Saturday. The Spanish striker inadvertently headed a corner over his own line to pull Malaga back into the game before half-time. Torres has managed just four goals for Atletico since his return to the Vicente Calderon in January. Antoine Griezmann scored twice to earn Diego Simeone's side a point .
Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0 in their La Liga clash on Wednesday night. Iker Casillas kept a clean sheet as Real Madrid moved four points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. The 33-year-old has been subjected to heavy criticism throughout the season after making several high profile errors. Casillas has described the constant attention surrounding his status as Real's No 1 as 'morbid'
The patient - known only as Alex S - had all 19 of his teeth removed over four weeks in Munich, Germany. He was charged 2,000 euros (£1,435) and believed the operation would cure his schizophrenia. The dentist - known as K - claimed to be a 'recognised healer' and said he helped the 'spiritual self-healing capabilities of his patients' But judge said K should have recognised that Mr S 'didn't quite tick right' and ordered him to pay compensation.
Stuart Broad admits he was sorry to see Paul Downton leave his role as ECB managing director. Broad backs Alastair Cook to score big runs during England's series in the Caribbean. Broad says it will be a great achievement for Jimmy Anderson to become England's leading wicket taker .
Jimmy Anderson has been motivated to play 100 Tests for England by the bitter memories of being marginalised in the early stages of his outstanding career. Anderson makes his landmark appearance here in Antigua on Monday needing just four wickets to overtake Sir Ian Botham and become the leading Test wicket-taker in England’s history. Anderson, fit at 32, wants to carry on for as long as possible, including in one-day cricket even though he accepts he could be dropped from the 50-over team.
Moeen Ali will join up with the England squad ahead of the second West Indies Test. Moeen says he is ready to take on Australia's two left-arm Mitchells in the Ashes. The spinner struggled with the short ball against Sri Lanka and India last year . England face Australia in the second Test in Grenada on April 21 .
Kevin Pietersen has rejoined Surrey for the county season in an attempt to regain his England place . Andrew Strauss says the Kevin Pietersen affair is a 'distraction' for English cricket. Pietersen's chances of a recall have been boosted by the likely appointment of Michael Vaughan in the new ECB director of cricket role created following the sacking of Paul Downton as managing director .
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Turf Moor on Saturday night. Former Gunners striker Thierry Henry said Francis Coquelin was his man of the match. The 23-year-old midfielder played a key role in Aaron Ramsey's 12th-minute goal . Henry was speaking on Sky Sports' coverage of the Premier League encounter .
West Ham drew 1-1 with Stoke in their Premier League clash at Upton Park. Aaron Cresswell had put the Hammers in the lead before Marko Arnautovic equalised. Allardyce's side have now lost three of their last four games in all competitions . The Hammers boss has revealed Diafra Sakho is set for a spell on the sidelines with a thigh injury.
Michael Owen was speaking on BT Sport's Fletch and Sav show on Saturday. The former England striker said he didn't believe Charlie Adam's 66-yard strike against Chelsea was worthy of Goal of the Season. Owen's comments sparked a debate between his colleagues Robbie Savage and Steve McManaman. Adam, Bobby Zamora, Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe and Wayne Rooney all scored last weekend.
Manchester City have lost four of their last five games in the Premier League. Manuel Pellegrini's side face West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The Premier League champions have slipped from serious title challengers to fears over not finishing in the top four. City have already talked to Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp two years ago .
Britt McHenry has been suspended for a week after footage emerged of her telling a tow company clerk: 'I'm on TV and you're in a f---ing trailer, honey' But just a month earlier she used similar language to berate an Arkansas attorney and women's rights campaigner on Twitter. Sarah Sparkman, who tweets with the handle @cupcakesarenice, remarked to her followers that she felt uneasy about the way female sports reporters are sexualized on screen. Her observation infuriated McHenry in a fight that ended with the reporter raging: 'you sound really bitter. if you work as hard as you say you do, you wouldn't bash more successful ppl on twitter
Deputy Michael Hubbard from The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office is seen approaching the unidentified female on the I-26 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. When the officer asks what she is doing, she says: 'Just looking for my way out and being at peace' Hubbard then puts his arms around her and then pulls her away from the drop. After being dragged back from the ledge, the woman is then placed in the patrol car and can be then heard crying. Despite Hubbard's heroics, he claims he was just doing his job .
Officer Jeffrey Swett was allegedly run over by William Bogard in January after the suspect stole his car while it was running, according to prosecutors. Swett suffered two broken arms, a broken leg and severe head and neck trauma, while Bogard has pleaded not guilty. The hearing was held so a judge could determine if there is substantial evidence for a trial .
The second-ranked girls defeated the women of the University of California -Los Angeles by a score of 4 - 3 for the win. USC now finishes the season 21 - 2 while UCLA is 18 - 4. Both teams will now compete in the Pac-12 Championships next Thursday, where the players compete individually.
Crowd tried to storm the club Tsunami in the Chilean capital Santiago to see British punk band Doom. Crust Punk band were on stage when a large group of men tried to force their way into the venue. The crush outside the club caused a structure inside the building to fall killing three and injuring a dozen more. Seven people are in a critical condition with five others treated in hospital  .
Stephen Taylor went missing in the Solent after leaving Lee-on-Solent at 11.30am yesterday. The 54-year-old kayaker was in touch with his partner Michelle Fuller throughout the day. But when he failed to return home late in the evening she alerted police. Coastguard helicopter, rescue teams and lifeboats launched to search off Hill Head. Police revealed shortly after midday today that a body had been found.
Spider crabs migrate once a year in the Port Phillip Bay area in Southern Victoria, piling on top of each other to create a moving mound. The creatures were discovered at Blairgowrie Pier but are fast on the move to their proper migration at Rye Pier in a few weeks time. The full migration is expected to occur in two to five weeks when the water temperature will drop to 14 degrees .
Jacob Polyakov cracked his head on the floor after plunging off the edge of the SEC 'Globe' centre in Kiev, Ukraine. His friend Jamal Maslow broke his coccyx after landing on the corner of one of the steps. Witnesses rushed over to the teenagers, both 17, after the accident and found Mr Maslow in huge amounts of pain.
Arsenal beat Reading 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday . The BBC's match had the lion's share of the goalmouth action, but it was difficult to resist turning over to Sky on occasion. Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Jason Roberts and Ian Wright fronted the BBC's coverage at Wembley. The price of live Premier League football is now way beyond the reach of the BBC .
Juventus beat Lazio 2-0 in Turin on Saturday to move 15 points clear of second place in Serie A. Carlos Tevez opened the scoring after 17 minutes with his 26th goal of the season. Leonardo Bonucci doubled Juve's lead in the second half with his first-half strike. Lazio's Danilo Cataldi was sent off for a heavy tackle on Tevez in the first half .
BBC Radio 5 Live commentator Guy Mowbray posted his notes for Liverpool vs Newcastle on Twitter. The 43-year-old correctly predicted the starting line-ups for both sides ahead of the game. But he incorrectly predicted Cameron Brannagan would make his first Liverpool start. Mow bray has worked for the BBC since 2004 and was the youngest ever television commentator on a World Cup final when he covered the 1998 edition for Eurosport.
Lewis Hamilton sprayed a hostess in the face with champagne after winning the Chinese Grand Prix. The Briton won his second race in three to start the 2015 season in Shanghai on Sunday. The 30-year-old was described as a 'bully' and 'disgusting' by some on Twitter. Leading campaign group says he should apologise for 'specially directing' the bubbly into the woman's face.
Nathaniel Clyne has been told he is England's first choice right-back by Roy Hodgson. The Southampton defender has been linked with a move to Chelsea and Manchester United. The 24-year-old has started England's last four games, including Euro 2016 qualifier against Slovenia. The Saints defender has openly admitted he is eager to start his Champions League career.
Brendan Rodgers has met with Raheem Sterling to remind him of his responsibilities as a role model. The Liverpool starlet has escaped club punishment after being pictured holding a shisha pipe. Sterling was critcised by Rodgers after being caught on video inhaling nitrous oxide. The 20-year-old has also been pictured with young team-mate Jordon Ibe. Liverpool insist the case is now closed and Sterling has not been fined .
Fabricio Coloccini will be stripped of the club captaincy at the end of the season. Newcastle boss John Carver will give the armband to Daryl Janmaat in the summer. The Dutch defender is attracting interest from Liverpool and could leave St James' Park. The Magpies have repeatedly been let down by those appointed to lead the team this year .
Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-2 in the Manchester derby on Sunday . Wayne Rooney has revealed that United's game plan was to target City's work-shy midfield . The United captain said his team's win was based on identifying fundamental flaws in Manuel Pellegrini's team . City are considering letting the likes of Yaya Toure and Samir Nasri leave this summer .
Ashley Young is willing to take a pay cut in his basic salary to prolong his stay at Manchester United. The 29-year-old has revived his career in recent months under Louis van Gaal. Young has been instrumental in United's six game winning run and is now being touted for a return to the England set-up.
Tom Ince scored two long-range goals as Derby came from behind to draw 4-4 with Huddersfield. Ince is currently on loan at Derby from Premier League side Hull City on a season-long loan. The former Hull midfielder scored two goals in each half in front of his dad Paul . Derby were 1-0 up, 3-1 down and 4-3 behind in an amazing game which saw three goals ruled out.
Yaya Toure has come in for criticism for his performances this season. Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has admitted he has been disappointed by the Ivory Coast midfielder's level. Sportsmail revealed City will listen to offers for Toure in the summer . City host West Ham at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon .
Vincent Kompany was substituted during Manchester City's 4-2 defeat at Manchester United last weekend. Manuel Pellegrini has revealed the captain may miss the rest of the season with a muscle injury. The Chilean says he is not concerned by mounting pressure over his position at the Etihad. He claims he does not feel under pressure despite speculation he may be sacked .
Nico Rosberg feels he may have handed Lewis Hamilton a psychological advantage with his post-Chinese Grand Prix outburst. The German claims he would not do anything differently under the circumstances that materialised at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday. Damon Hill believes that Rosberg shot himself in the foot by publicly airing his grievances.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich believed he had landed Pep Guardiola in the summer of 2012. But the then-Barcelona coach was spooked by the Russian's habit of hiring and firing managers. Guardiola opted to join Bayern Munich instead and has maintained their dominance in the Bundesliga. Manuel Pellegrini's position at Manchester City is under threat as they fight for fourth place in the Premier League.
Gary Neville believes Louis van Gaal's greatest achievement is the making of Jose Mourinho. The pair have been friends since they first worked together at Barcelona in 1997. Chelsea host Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday at Stamford Bridge. Neville believes Mourinho may try to nullify the threat of Marouane Fellaini. The Red Devils have been dealt a quadruple injury blow ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge .
Firefighters in Boise, Idaho, thought they were chasing human voices when they found the birds. The tropical creatures appeared to have been alone when flames began to sweep the property. Both were pulled from the home and given oxygen and are expected to survive. The cause of the fire is being investigated and no people were found inside .
YouTube user Elman511 cracked open the over-sized egg that was laid by one of his hens. In the video, he exclaims: ‘The big egg has another normal egg in it!’. While the instance is extremely rare, it’s caused when the hen is in the process of forming an egg in her oviduct and another oocyte – the ovum or egg cell that becomes the yolk of the egg – is released too soon. The phenomenon has been mentioned as far back as 1250 AD by the Dominican friar and polymath Albertus Magnus in his book De Animalibus.
Roma drew 1-1 with relegation-threatened Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. Francesco Totti gave Roma the lead from the penalty spot after just three minutes. But Denis equalised for the hosts with a penalty of his own in the second half. Roma are now level on points with Lazio on 58, 15 behind league leaders Juventus. Napoli closed the gap to five points when they beat struggling Cagliari later on Sunday .
Jose Callejon opened the scoring for Rafa Benitez's side with a neat one-on-one finish. Antonio Balzano's own-goal doubled Napoli’s advantage. Substitute Manolo Gabbiadini grabbed a third goal for the Partenopei just minutes after coming on. The win leaves Napoli in fourth place in Serie A, three points clear of Sampdoria in fifth .
Karim Benzema has been ruled out of Real Madrid's La Liga clash against Malaga. The Frenchman limped out of training on Friday with a knee problem. The French striker picked up the injury in Real's 0-0 draw at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Isco is expected to replace Benzema in the starting line-up for Saturday's clash .
HM Passport Office made a surplus of £42.3 million between April and October last year. Just 2,191 compensation applications were approved between April last year and January this year. Home Affairs Committee chairman Keith Vaz 'astonished' so few people were given compensation .
Eric Carter, 21, and Stephanie McCassin, 24, of Manchester, New Hampshire, have been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly overdosing on heroin while giving their 3-year-old son a bath. The child's grandmother and primary caretaker, Mary MacDonald, reported finding the child in the tub, with the parents passed out on Dec. 4. MacDonald told authorities that she saw the parents in the bathroom with the boy but grew suspicious when the three became quiet in the room. When she went to check on them, she said, she found the parents on the bathroom floor as the child remained in the bathtub, seeming oblivious to the situation .
Surveillance footage from Philadelphia's 15th Street Station shows a man lose his balance as he tries to skirt past somebody on the platform at 6.40pm on Wednesday. A man in an Eagles jacket runs over and throws himself onto the tracks to save him. The Good Samaritan pushes the man to his feet, where other passengers have gathered to pull both men to safety .
A Qantas jet bound for Perth was forced to turn back to Sydney Airport after a safety light turned on mid-air. The Airbus A330 took off soon after 11am but was back on the tarmac by 12.30pm. An indicator light showed a possible issue with the rear cargo doors. Passengers were moved to another flight due to depart Sunday afternoon.
The month-old cubs, born March 11, were captured on video sitting before press and public at Leningrad Zoo in Saint Petersburg. The two cubs - one black and one spotty - are the fifth brood of mother and father Agnes and Rock. Jaguars are solitary animals and only see each other while mating, so zoo keepers intend on keeping Rock in a separate enclosure.
Clyde balances on his pal's back in a bid to reach some treetop treats in a tree in Camp Verde, Arizona. His horned head is then craned to the branches where he proceeds to nibble up leaves. The donkey barely moves as its buttocks and sides are prodded. After about a minute he decides he's had enough and starts to walk off.
Footage captured by Rumble user Sean C shows Bourbon the Doberman enthusiastically licking a baby boy on the face and nose. At one point the youngster can barely breathe as his whole face is given a slobbery wash. 'Bourbon easy! Off!' a man filming the scene is heard yelling.
Gareth Bale went off injured after less than five minutes of Real Madrid's game against Malaga. The Welsh forward faces a race to be fit for Real's Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Bale has not been injured since October of last year when a hip problem kept him out for three weeks.
Kimberly Dianne Richardson, 25, was rushed to hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, but died in the early hours of Sunday. Daniel Steele was arrested at his home in Raleigh not long after the shooting which occurred at approximately 9.40pm on Saturday night. Richardson was six months pregnant and her child - a girl - has safely delivered at a local hospital. Her baby, a girl, survived and is being cared for at WakeMed hospital.
BMW is recalling 91,800 Mini Coopers to fix a defect that may prevent the air bag on the front passenger side of the cars from deploying in a crash. The problem affects the 2005 to 2008 models of the Mini Cooper and Cooper S. Only one person has been injured so far as a result of the passenger seat defect.
Manchester United are said to be keeping a close eye on Atletico Madrid defender Miranda. The 30-year-old has admitted he is 'proud' to be linked with a move to Old Trafford. The Brazilian centre back insists he is keen on staying at the Vicente Calderon . Miranda has started Brazil's last eight matches since narrowly missing out on a World Cup place .
Manchester City want more English players in their starting line-up this summer. Liverpool's Jordan Henderson and Arsenal's Jack Wilshere are targets for the Premier League champions. City also maintain an interest in Liverpool's unsettled England forward Raheem Sterling. Frank Lampard is set to leave the Etihad Stadium and James Milner is likely to follow .
Barcelona forward Pedro could join Liverpool if Raheem Sterling leaves Anfield. The 27-year-old would command wages of £90,000-a-week - £10,000 less than Sterling. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has scouted Pedro and could make a move for him. Sterling has attracted interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich .
Chelsea are favourites to sign Brazilian starlet Kenedy from Fluminense. The 19-year-old has been linked with the likes of Barcelona, Manchester United and Juventus. The forward's economic rights have been sold to Giuliano Bertolucci's agency. Bertoluccio looks after Oscar, Willian and Ramires at Chelsea.
Robin van Persie has been out injured for six weeks with an ankle ligament injury. The Manchester United striker has scored 10 goals for the Red Devils this season. Juventus and Inter Milan are interested in signing the Dutchman in the summer. Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are also interested in the 32-year-old. Radamel Falcao is expected to leave United at the end of his loan spell at Old Trafford.
Mats Hummels has been linked with a big-money move to Manchester United. The Germany defender has admitted he is considering his future at Borussia Dortmund. Franz Beckenbauer believes the 26-year-old is at the right age to move to England. The West Germany legend says Hummela is 'at the best age to make the move to the Premier League'
Inter Milan are prepared to offer Yaya Toure a five-year contract to lure him away from Manchester City. Roberto Mancini is keen on bringing the Ivory Coast midfielder to the San Siro. The Italian believes Toure has the capacity to dominate games in Serie A well into his mid-30s. City want to keep Toure, who currently earns £220,000-per-week, and will offer him a new deal.
Mats Hummels has admitted he is considering his future at Borussia Dortmund. The German centre-back has been linked with a move to Manchester United. Manchester United were reportedly willing to offer up to £30million for the 26-year-old. Dortmund are certain to miss out on a place in the Champions League next season .
Arsenal are in advanced talks with Velez Sarsfield over a £4.5million swoop for Maxi Romero. The 16-year-old Argentine wonderkid has been dubbed the next Lionel Messi. Romero is expected to stay at Velez on loan for at least two more seasons before joining Arsenal.
Australian surfer Josh Kerr took home the prize for the most impressive crash when he put too much weight on the front of his board and flipped head first into the break. The 31-year-old was attempting to surf the notorious 'Box' - a right hand barrel at Margaret River's main break on Wednesday. The wipe-out came within five minutes of Owen Wright receiving the ultimate score. The Box is renowned in Western Australia for its challenging shallow surf break directly over the reef.
Steven Gerrard is set to start the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Aston Villa. The 34-year-old will end his long association with the club at the end of the season. Gerrard will patrol the middle of midfield to mark his 36th - and potentially final - game at Wembley. He is straight back into the side after serving a three-match suspension for seeing red just 38 seconds after coming on a substitute against Manchester United last month.
Shay Given will start for Aston Villa against Liverpool in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. The 38-year-old was dropped by Ruud Gullit for the 1999 FA Cup final between Newcastle and Manchester United. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper played every round of Newcastle's run but was dropped in favour of Steve Harper for the Wembley showpiece, won 2-0 by Sir Alex Ferguson’s side. Given has yet to experience a truly fulfilling visit to the national stadium. He has an FA Cup winners' medal from 2011 but was an unusued substitute for the final against Stoke with Joe Hart in net.
Mikel Arteta is set to miss Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Reading as he recovers from a minor ankle problem picked up on his return to action with the Under 21s following a calf injury. The 33-year-old Spaniard is out of contract in the summer and expected to agree a 12-month extension. Arteta believes Arsenal can sustain their challenge for the title as Arsene Wenger looks win win the Premier League.
Sean Dyche says he has been shocked by the amount of simulation he has seen in the Premier League. Burnley are second from bottom with just six games remaining but are only two points from a safe position. Dyche claims another manager has urged him to 'move with the times' and instruct his players to seek out decisions.
Angel di Maria was sent off against Arsenal in the FA Cup back in March. The £60million signing missed Manchester United's 3-0 win over Tottenham. Paul Scholes says the red card allowed Louis van Gaal to turn to his fringe players. United have picked up 25 points from their last 10 games in all competitions. Scholes believes United are still some way off challenging for the title .
Arsenal defender Calum Chambers signed from Southampton last July for £16million. The 20-year-old has already made 36 appearances for the Gunners in his debut season. Chambers has been deployed at centre back, right back and in a holding midfield role. The defender is determined to see his future in central defence for club and country .
Aston Villa host Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final first leg at Wembley on Sunday. Tim Sherwood has been a fan of Raheem Sterling since he was a 14-year-old at QPR. The Villa boss is confident his side can cause a shock and reach the final at Wembley. Steven Gerrard's birthday falls on the day of the final on May 30 .
Jose Mourinho claims it is easier to manage Manchester United than Chelsea in new fair play era. The Blues have been forced to sell players to balance the books under UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules. United have the financial scope to fund a massive squad, while Chelsea have to balance their books. Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night. Louis van Gaal will be without four players for the Premier League clash .
'Kid Kulafu' charts Manny Pacquiao's rise from humble beginnings to his first step into the boxing ring. The film opened in Philippine cinemas on Wednesday and will be shown in selected cinemas in the US and Canada later this month. 'He was born with nothing but because of God, because of hard work and faith, he became something,' director Paul Soriano said at the film's Manila premiere on Tuesday night.
Jordan Spieth became the first player ever to reach 19 under par at Augusta National. The 21-year-old also became the second youngest champion behind Tiger Woods. Spieth admitted he would probably sleep in the green jacket after claiming his first major title. Justin Rose and Phil Mickelson finished in a tie for second after a final round of 70.
Rafael Nadal beat Lucas Pouille 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters. The Spaniard will face either John Isner or Viktor Troicki in the third round. Nadal is an eight-time champion at Monte Carlo but hasn't won the tournament since 2012 .
Milos Raonic lost to Roger Federer in last year's Wimbledon semi-final. Nick Kyrgios beat two-time champion Rafael Nadal in the fourth round at SW19 last year. The Canadian and Australian will make their Queen's debuts at the Aegon Championships .
Novak Djokovic beat Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-1 6-4 to reach the third round of Monte Carlo Masters. David Ferrer also through after Victor Estrella Burgos retired with a shoulder injury . Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets . Gael Monfils came from a set down to defeat Andrey Kuznetsov .
Prize money at the French Open has been increased by three million euros to over 28 million (£20.2million) The singles champions will each receive 1.8m euros (£1.3m), around 150,000 euros more than Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova picked up last year. The tournament, held at Roland Garros and beginning on May 24, remains the Grand Slam with the lowest prize for the singles champion, lagging behind the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open.
Felipe Massa is confident he has silenced his critics following storming start to Formula One season. Williams driver says he is performing as good as he was in 2008, a season he challenged for the title. Massa finished 5th at the Shanghai Grand Prix last week and currently sits 4th in the standings.
Lewis Hamilton says his champagne-spraying of a grid girl after the Chinese Grand Prix was 'a fun thing' The Brit driver was criticised by an anti-sexism group after the incident after winning in Shanghai. Hostess Liu Siying says 'I did not think too much about it at all' and says foreign media are more sensitive about the topic compared to local media .
Liu Siying, 23, was a 'podium girl' at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday. She was pictured grimacing as Lewis Hamilton sprayed champagne at her face after winning race. Campaigners have called for Hamilton to apologise for his 'selfish and inconsiderate' behaviour. But the Shanghai Institute of Visual Art graduate said she was just doing her job. 'It lasted for only one or two seconds, and I did not think too much about it at all'
Daniil Kvyat's Red Bull and the Toro Rosso of Max Verstappen both suffered a power-unit failure in China. Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz warned Renault to solve their problems otherwise he would consider pulling his teams out of Formula One. Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul has boldly declared to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner his aim that come late May there will be no further power- unit issues.
Leighton Aspell became the first jockey in more than 40 years to win back-to-back Grand Nationals when Many Clouds galloped to a famous victory in the Aintree sunshine. The 25-1 shot, who was sixth in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, is the first Hennessy Gold Cup winner to land the prestigious prize. The Lambourn handler had previously saddled four National runners and non of them had even completed the course prior to his eight-year-old’s hard-fought length-and-three quarter defeat of the gallant Saint Aire. 'He was foot-perfect, I don’t think he made a mistake.
The 39-strong field for the Grand National at Aintree is the highlight of the racing year. Will AP McCoy's glittering career conclude with a fairytale victory for favourite Shutthefrontdoor? Or will one of the other contenders take their place in history? Find out by clicking play on the video below .
McCoy will retire if Shutthefrontdoor wins the £1million Crabbie's Grand National on Saturday. The 40-year-old has won the National every year since he first won the title in 1997 . McCoy has vowed to end his career immediately if he wins the race for a second time .
Billy Vunipola has been cited for striking Leicester's Mathew Tait with his head. The incident occurred during Saracens' 22-6 win over Leicester at Allianz Park on Saturday. V Unipola's case will be heard by a three-man disciplinary panel on Tuesday. Vereniki Goneva has also been cited by the RFU for striking Kelly Brown.
Australia hooker Nathan Charles has revealed his battle with cystic fibrosis. The 26-year-old took to rugby as a youngster as a way of battling the disease. Charles has earned four international caps for the Wallabies and is in with an outside chance of making Michael Chieka's World Cup squad later this year .
Matt Scott has been ruled out until at least the end of the season after undergoing surgery on his shoulder. The 25-times-capped centre is now also a doubt for September's World Cup. Edinburgh face Newport Gwent Dragons in the European Challenge Cup semi-final on Friday.
Alex Hales has nine England caps to date, since his debut against India last August. The big-hitting batsman has played in only five of England's subsequent 18 matches. The 26-year-old is hoping for more continuity when England resume their ODI schedule this summer. Hales says he is still waiting for a 'proper crack' at ODI cricket .
Bangladeshi politician Mustafa Kamal resigned after voicing his disquiet at umpiring decisions in his country's World Cup quarter-final defeat against India in Melbourne last month. Kamal's remarks were described at the time as 'unfortunate' by ICC chief executive David Richardson. There will be no immediate replacement for Kamal in a role which is largely ceremonial under its updated constitution .
Gary Ballance scored 122 as England took firm control of the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua. Ballance's 122 was the mainstay of England's 333 for seven declared at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. West Indies finished the fourth day on 98 for two after another superb Chris Jordan slip catch made the breakthrough. The England batsman scored his fourth century in nine Tests .
Andrew Flintoff believes Kevin Pietersen is now ‘running out of time’ to resurrect his Test career. Ballance, Ian Bell and Joe Root surely all now secure in the middle order for the summer. Pietersen will be 35 on June 27, before the home Ashes series starts.
England declared just before tea on day four at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua . Gary Ballance and Ian Bell made centuries in the first Test against West Indies . Joe Root's 142-run contribution has been largely overlooked for England. Eoin Morgan and Ravi Bopara were in action for Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday .
Anthony Davis had 31 points and 13 rebounds as New Orleans Pelicans beat San Antonio Spurs 108-103. The Pelicans will play the Golden State Warriors in the NBA play-offs on Sunday. The Brooklyn Nets clinched the final Eastern Conference playoff spot after beating the Orlando Magic 101-88. Marc Gasol's 33 points helped condemn the Indiana Pacers to a 95-83 defeat at the Memphis Grizzlies .
Arsenal beat Reading 2-1 in extra time to reach the FA Cup final after extra time. Alexis Sanchez scored two goals, the second via a howler from Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici. Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey said: 'We knew it was going to be a tough game, they showed great character' .
Yannick Bolasie scored a hat-trick in Crystal Palace's demolition of Sunderland last week. Alan Pardew is demanding more than £20m for the winger to be taken away from Selhurst Park. Tony Pulis returns to Crystal Palace on Saturday after leaving days before the season started.
Southampton host Hull City at St Mary's (Saturday, 3pm) Saints midfielder Filip Djuricic ruled out of the match with an ankle injury. Steven Davis could return to the side after recovering from an ankle problem. Hull keeper Allan McGregor is out of form and could be rested by Steve Bruce. Tom Huddlestone returns from suspension but David Meyler is out after his red card last week. Gaston Ramirez and Nikica Jelavic also unavailable for the Tigers .
Southampton are five points behind Manchester City in the Premier League table. Ronald Koeman's side beat Hull 2-0 at St Mary's on Saturday to stay in the hunt. Saints travel to the Etihad Stadium on the final day of the season on May 24. Koeman believes his side must win their last six games to finish inside top four .
Ryan Bertrand was the fifth left back to be called in to Roy Hodgson's England squad last month. The 25-year-old believes he deserves to be higher up the England pecking order. Bertrand made his move to Southampton from Chelsea permanent in January after impressing on loan from Chelsea.
Moha El Ouriachi is set to sign for Stoke City, according to the player's agent. The 19-year-old Barcelona B player is turning down a new deal with the Catalans. Stoke have already signed Bojan Krkic and Marc Muniesa from Barcelona in the last two years .
Harry Kane has scored 29 goals in all competitions for Tottenham Hotspur this season. Eden Hazard has been nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award. Mauricio Pochettino says Kane's impact on English football is bigger than Hazard's. Spurs boss defends club's decision to play one off pre-season game against MLS All Stars .
Winston Reid signed a six-and-a-half-year deal with West Ham United last month. The 26-year-old had been linked with the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham. New Zealand international believes he can fulfil all of his ambitions at the east London club. West Ham are set to move to the Olympic Stadium in 2016/17 .
Sam Allardyce's West Ham host Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The Hammers are in 10th place in the Premier League after a poor run of form. City have lost four of their last five games and are fourth in the table. West Ham lost 1-0 to Stoke City at Upton Park last weekend and are in need of a strong end to the season.
Leigh Griffiths scored a hat-trick in Celtic's 4-1 win over Kilmarnock on Wednesday night. The 24-year-old striker has scored 15 goals for the club this season . Griffiths says he was brought to Celtic to score goals and has started to do that. The former Hibs star says he had a talk with Ronny Deila and assistant John Collins.
Leigh Griffiths scored a hat-trick as Celtic beat Kilmarnock 3-1 at Parkhead on Wednesday. Ronny Deila's side are now eight points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Celtic could now win the title against Aberdeen on May 10 if both teams win all their games.
Jurgen Klopp will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. The 47-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insists Klopp is not coming to Stamford Bridge to take his job. The Portuguese says he has no idea where Klopp will end up - but knows it will not be at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has backed Klopp to be a success in England .
Jose Mourinho has defended Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini after City's poor run of form. The Chelsea boss said the City boss had been treated like a 'criminal' by the media. The Blues boss was speaking ahead of his side's trip to face Manchester United on Saturday. Chelsea are 11 points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League .
Stuart McCall's Rangers are four points ahead of Hibernian in the Scottish Championship. The Easter Road side drew 1-1 with Livingston at the Energy Assets Arena last week . McCall believes his side's main promotion rivals could drop points against Livingston on Wednesday. The Gers boss admits he will be cheering on the Championship strugglers during the match.
Lucas Leiva has played more games for Liverpool without winning a major trophy than anyone else in 50 years. He missed the 2012 League Cup final and two other Wembley appearances that year with a serious knee injury sustained against Chelsea the previous November. The Brazilian has been at Anfield for eight years and is the longest-serving player at the club. Sunday will mark Steven Gerrard’s 36th, and possibly last, appearance at Wembley .
Shadow health secretary Andy Burnham said the move could unlock £400 million to nurture the talents of the next generation of stars. The Premier League puts £168million into grassroots sport but this represents only a fraction of the £5billion it has taken in from TV deals between 2013 and 2016. Mr Burnham accused Prime Minister David Cameron of failing to get tough on the Premier League despite a massive increase in its TV revenues.
Jonny Howson scored on his return to Elland Road to put Norwich ahead early in the second half. Graham Dorrans hit the crossbar with a first half penalty but made up for it with a 90th-minute strike. Norwich are now one step closer to the Premier League after their fifth straight win .
Liverpool face Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park on Sunday. Brendan Rodgers' side could see gap between themselves and Manchester City grow. Simon Mignolet insists he cannot choose between winning the FA cup and finishing in the top four. The Belgium goalkeeper has enjoyed a renaissance in his form since returning to the starting line-up.
Bayern Munich lost 3-1 to Porto in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola says his side suffered from a number of injuries in the squad. Porto boss Julen Lopetegui says his team can now dream of reaching the semi-finals. But they will need to be 'perfect' in the second leg of the last-eight clash next Tuesday.
Lazio have won eight games in a row in Serie A and are nine points behind league leaders Juventus. The Biancoceleste face Massimiliano Allegri's side on Saturday, and will cut the gap to nine points with victory. Roma have won just two of their last eight league games to fall to third, one point behind Lazio .
Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-2 in the Premier League on Sunday. Louis van Gaal's side have won three of their last four games in all competitions . The Dutchman has changed the way he has managed his side this season. Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata, Ander Herrera, Angel di Maria, Michael Carrick and Radamel Falcao have all flourished under Van Gaal.
Chris Smalling scored Manchester United's fourth goal in their 4-2 win over Manchester City. The defender has now scored the same amount of Premier League goals this season as former teammate Danny Welbeck at Arsenal with four. United are third, eight points behind leaders Chelsea, who they face on Saturday and play second placed Arsenal.
Emmanuel Adebayor posted a video of himself performing a strange jig in front of the Arc de Triomphe. The Tottenham striker has one year left to run on his current contract at White Hart Lane. The Togo international has not scored in the Premier League for Spurs since October. The 27-year-old has been pushed down the pecking order by the rise of Harry Kane . The striker recently insisted he was prepared to fight for his place in the team .
Fish die-offs are a frequent occurrence in Rio's waterways, which are choked with raw sewage and rubbish. The latest incident began several days ago at the Rodrigo de Freitas lake, where the Olympic canoeing and rowing events are to be held. The city's waste management company have been brought in to clear the lake of dead fish.
SNCF made an official complaint to French prosecutors saying the action risked a deadly tragedy. The last of the riders went through the barrier about eight seconds before the TGV train arrived at the Waller crossing, 87 kilometers (54 miles) from the end of the so called 'Hell of the North' race. Normally riders who go through a closed safety crossing are disqualified, but race organisers defended the action.
Liverpool are seven points behind fourth-placed Manchester City but have a game in hand on their rivals. The Reds face Newcastle at Anfield on Monday night in the Premier League . Brendan Rodgers' side lost 4-1 to Arsenal in their last Premier League match. Liverpool face Aston Villa, QPR and QPR in the FA Cup semi-finals . Reds boss Brendan Rodgers will be hoping his side can get back to winning ways .
Mamadou Sakho limped off the field during Liverpool's FA Cup quarter-final victory against Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday and was replaced by Kolo Toure in the 28th minute. The Liverpool Echo reports that Sakho will sit out his side's clash against Newcastle United at Anfield on Monday night and is set to miss the FA Cup semi-final showdown with Aston Villa at Wembley on April 19. The former Paris Saint-Germain defender will also miss the forthcoming Premier League games against West Brom, Hull and QPR, but the club are hopeful he will return in time to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on May 10 .
Jordon Ibe is set to sign a new long-term deal at Liverpool after breaking into the first team. The 19-year-old damaged his knee ligaments against Besiktas on February 26. Brendan Rodgers says Ibe has looked ‘absolutely sensational’ after stepping up his rehabilitation work in the last couple of weeks. Ibe could come straight back into the starting line-up against Newcastle on Monday night.
Mario Balotelli tweeted: 'Yeeeees city @aguerosergiokun !!! 1-0 OLD TRAFFORD...Stand up and shut up' Manchester City lost 4-2 to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Sergio Aguero opened the scoring after eight minutes to give City the lead. Liverpool face Newcastle United on Monday night with the chance of closing the gap on City in fourth to four points in the Barclays Premier League.
Kimi Raikkonen finished fourth at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday. The Finn is confident Ferrari can challenge for the F1 world title this season. The 35-year-old has finished fourth in the last two races after a torrid campaign in 2014 . Ferrari have proved more competitive in the first three races of the season than last year.
Carlton Cole and Nathaniel Clyne among Premier League stars to attend Ebola event in London. The West Ham striker and Southampton right back were in attendance at the 'Football Fighting Ebola' event in Knightsbridge on Sunday night. TV presenter Layla Anne-Lee was also in attendance along with Shaun Wright-Phillips and Matt Phillips. The Ebola outbreak has devastated West Africa with more than 10,000 deaths reported.
Manny Pacquiao trained on the streets of Los Angeles on Friday ahead of his fight with Floyd Mayweather. The 36-year-old was joined by several fitness fanatics as he ran around Griffith Park. The Filipino boxer was tested on his core strength and shadow boxing in front of spectators. The fight with Mayweather is set to take place on May 2 in Las Vegas.
Manny Pacquiao will fight Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2. The Filipino boxer has revealed the mouth guard he will use in the bout. The container that it comes in reads 'MouthGuards for Champions' The 36-year-old is looking to inflict a first ever career defeat upon Mayweather. The fight is reportedly worth £300million (£205million)
Manchester City women's players Toni Duggan and Isobel Christiansen were snapped at Wing's Chinese restaurant following United's 4-2 win against their great rivals City on Sunday night. Duggan uploaded a photo of her, Christiansen and Everton's Michelle Hinnigan at the five-star restaurant on Instagram, and wrote: 'Heyyy Louis van G!!!! Nice to share a wings with you...... [sic]' Duggan later deleted the post and issued an apology on Facebook. Wing's is the go-to place for footballers in Manchester, with Wayne Rooney among its regulars .
Danny Ings has scored nine goals in his first season in the Premier League for Burnley. Manchester United are favourites to sign the 22-year-old this summer. Louis van Gaal was impressed by Ings' performance against United at Old Trafford in February. Real Sociedad, Tottenham and Manchester City are all interested in the player .
Stuart Pearce believes Manuel Pellegrini should be given more time to turn Manchester City's fortunes around. The former Manchester City boss believes the club should stick with the 61-year-old. Pearce believes City's poor run of form is down to the influence of Yaya Toure . City lost 2-0 to Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday .
David Villa was invited to ring the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. The 33-year-old joined the newly formed MLS outfit this season and has so far scored one goal for New York City FC. The NYSE's opening and closing bells mark the start and end of each trading day. The opening bell is rung at 9.30am, while the closing bell is struck at 4pm .
West Brom beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park on Saturday. James Morrison headed the away side ahead after just two minutes with a header. Craig Gardner doubled the lead in the second half with a long-range strike. The Baggies now sit eight points clear of the bottom three in the Premier League table .
Rafa Benitez guided Liverpool to the Champions League in 2005 and won the FA Cup in 2006. But he has won no league titles since leaving Valencia over a decade ago. The Spaniard has managed Napoli, Inter, Chelsea, Liverpool, Chelsea and Inter Milan. He is unlikely to be sworn in at any of our top-four rivals in the summer .
Ben Flower does not believe he deserved the standing ovation which greeted his return from suspension on Thursday night. The Wales forward made his first appearance since he punched St Helens' Lance Hohaia in the opening moments of last season's Grand Final, earning a six-month ban. The 27-year-old came on as a substitute in the 23rd minute of Thursday's match against Warrington .
Falkirk beat Hibernian 1-0 in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Saturday. Craig Sibbald scored the only goal of the game in the 74th minute with a header. Falkirk boss Peter Houston goaded his vanquished rival Alan Stubbs after the match. Houston said Stubbs should be examining Hibs' tactical failings rather than Falkirk's fortune .
Newcastle lost 2-0 to Liverpool in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Monday night. Ayoze Perez was brought down in the box by Dejan Lovren in the 38th minute. Referee Lee Mason did not award Newcastle a penalty despite replays clearly showing the Spaniard was fouled by the Liverpool defender. Neville said it was an 'absolute stonewall penalty' and that Mason's positioning should have led him to make the correct call.
Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-1 in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday. Marouane Fellaini, Ashley Young, Juan Mata, Chris Smalling and Sergio Aguero scored for Louis van Gaal's side. Manchester United now sit four points ahead of their neighbours and just one point adrift of Arsenal who currently occupy second place in the division .
Two points separate four teams, with four games remaining, in the Championship. To drop points would almost certainly mean to drop out of the race for the two automatic slots to the Barclays Premier League. Middlesbrough were top on Good Friday but are fourth going into the visit of Wolves. Aitor Karanka is targeting wins from all of his side's remaining fixtures this season .
Middlesbrough beat Norwich 1-0 at Carrow Road to go top of the Championship on goal difference. Albert Adomah opened the scoring in the ninth minute after an own goal from Alexander Tettey. The hosts could be overtaken on Saturday when Bournemouth play Sheffield Wednesday and Watford host Birmingham. Aitor Karanka's side have now won three games in six days and are unbeaten in all competitions.
Middlesbrough host Norwich City in the Championship on Friday night . Ben Gibson, 22, is dreaming of a return to the Premier League for his boyhood club. His uncle, Boro chairman Steve Gibson, has overseen some of the most significant times in the club's history. Boro have spent six consecutive seasons outside of the top flight. Gibson has been a rock at the heart of the division's best defence this season .
Odion Ighalo opened the scoring for Watford after just four minutes against Nottingham Forest. Matthew Connolly doubled the Hornets' lead in the 41st minute. Gary Gardner equalised for Forest in the 72nd minute after Kelvin Wilson was sent off. Almen Abdi made certain of the points in the closing stages to make it 3-1.
Ryan Dearnley will no longer be a mascot for Reading in their FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal. The 10-year-old Huddersfield Town fan said he hoped Arsenal beat Reading in the Examiner. The young fan had been offered the chance to walk out at Wembley after the Royals beat Hudderfield in the third round of the FA Cup. The FA have now offered him the opportunity to be an England mascot .
Yaya Toure will not be forced out of Manchester City, but the club are set to make him available this summer. Premier League champions will listen to offers for the Ivorian. Inter Milan, managed by Roberto Mancini, are interested but given his huge wages there are some doubts. City will resist any attempt by Valencia to pull out of a £24million deal for Alvaro Negredo to fund a move for Radamel Falcao.
Sven Goran Eriksson says Manchester City should be winning the Premier League rather than battling to stay in the top four. The former England manager was the last manager at City before the club was taken over by Abu Dhabi billionaire Sheikh Mansour and his family in 2008. The current squad cost a total of £368million. City host West Ham on Sunday but a Champions League spot next year is still in doubt.
Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure, Martin Demichelis, Eliaquim Mangala and Marouane Fellaini all wore gloves. Manchester City lost 4-1 to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Gary Neville described City players as 'weeds in the garden' in post-match analysis .
There are no British teams in the quarter finals of the Champions League. Paul Scholes does not believe there is a British manager who can turn that around. Scholes believes Ryan Giggs could lead Manchester United into the latter stages of Europe's premier club competition if he is given the chance to succeed Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. The former Manchester United midfielder believes Pep Guardiola will head to Manchester City when his contract at Bayern Munich expires at the end of next season.
Jurgen Klopp announced his departure from Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday after seven years. The 47-year-old will leave the Bundesliga club at the end of the season. Manuel Pellegrini could be on his way out at Manchester City after a poor season. Dietmar Hamann believes Klopp has 'more right to take over the job than PellegRini ever had' The former Manchester City midfielder believes he would be ideal for the job.
Craig Cathcart fired Watford into the lead with a stunning strike in the 56th minute . The Hornets went into the game knowing a win would take them back into the automatic promotion places following Middlesbrough's victory at Norwich on Friday. Matt Ritchie put Bournemouth ahead against Sheffield Wednesday and on course for top spot . Chris Maguire's stoppage-time penalty denied the Cherries and left Watford on top of the pile .
Gary Neville says Manuel Pellegrini should be given the chance to turn things around at Manchester City next season. The former Manchester United defender has been critical of the Premier League champions in recent weeks. The Chilean is the favourite with many bookmakers to be the next managerial casualty. But it is understood City chiefs are not entertaining the idea of replacing him at present. Neville says only minor changes need to happen this summer.
Luis Suarez scored a double as Barcelona beat PSG 3-1 at Parc des Princes on Wednesday night. The Uruguayan striker nutmegged PSG defender David Luiz on a night to forget for the Brazilian. The former Chelsea man was brought back from injury to replace Thiago Silva in the first half. Suarez scored both of his goals after Suarez cheekily nutmegging Luiz .
Romelu Lukaku is set to return from a four-week absence with a hamstring injury this weekend. Everton manager Roberto Martinez admits he would not be able to ease striker Lukaku through the remainder of the season even if he wanted to. Martinez believes he would have a difficult time trying to convince the 21-year-old to take it easy.
Sylvain Distin and Antolin Alcaraz are out of contract at Everton at the end of the season. Both centre-backs' current deals expire this summer. Roberto Martinez says they need to prove they can still be important figures in the club's future. The Toffees boss says his club's recruitment team have been searching for targets for six months.
Unbeaten Championship leaders Leigh delivered a stunning knockout blow as Super League club Salford crashed out of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup. The Centurions twice came from behind to beat the Red Devils 22-18 in front of a 6,358 crowd at Leigh Sports Village and stretch their winning run to 21 matches. The build-up to the fifth-round tie was dominated by the selection by Leigh of former England forward Gareth Hock despite an agreement not to play against his old club.
The United Arab Emirates are planning an audacious bid to host the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. The sport is in its infancy in the Middle East but the country's government is keen to boost the nation's international profile. The World Cup has only ever been hosted by the major countries - Australia, New Zealand, France and Great Britain - although South Africa submitted an application for the 2017 event.
Huddersfield lost all three of their games over the Easter holiday period. The Giants have plummeted from third to ninth after losing all three games. They go into Sunday's home game against Catalans Dragons with the best defensive record in the league. Paul Anderson is hoping to kick-start his side's misfiring attack to climb up Super League.
Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday. Louis van Gaal's side are now four points clear of City in third place in the Premier League. The Dutch manager thanked supporters for their patience when results were going against the team at the start of the season. Van Gaal said: 'It's great to be a supporter of Manchester United right now' .
Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday. Louis van Gaal's side are now four points clear of their cross-town rivals in the Premier League. Manchester City have gone from joint top on New Year's Day to 12 points off the leaders. Manuel Pellegrini's side have won just four of their last 12 games in all competitions .
Yaya Toure's attacking gifts aren't enough to make up for his defensive deficiencies, says Gary Neville. Neville says City need to get rid of 'weeds in the garden' at the Etihad. City lost 4-2 to Manchester United in Sunday's derby at Old Trafford. Neville predicts big changes are afoot at Manchester City. Niall Quinn and Graeme Souness join chorus of criticism of the under-fire Ivorian .
Alex Hales and Chris Woakes believe England's players aren't competing in enough Twenty20 competitions. England were thoroughly embarrassed at the 50-over World Cup earlier this year, dumped out of their group. Hales believes a way of improving England's one day cricket would be to adopt the model of countries like Australia and India with their franchise systems.
Andrew Flintoff fears Kevin Pietersen is 'running out of time' to resurrect his England career. Pietersen scored 170 for Surrey against MCCU Oxford in his first red-ball innings since June 2013. The former England star is hoping to win back his Test place with a return to red ball cricket. Flintoff is optimistic about England's fortunes, despite their winter woes .
Andrew Flintoff has called on the English cricketing public to show their love for the NatWest Twenty20 Blast. The Blast's stock is at a new high, in its second year and 12th for the Twenty20 domestic format. The England and Wales Cricket Board announced much-improved advance ticket sales and a clutch of overseas superstars such as Brendon McCullum set to take part. Alastair Cook's quest for a long overdue Test century - to add to his record 25 - brought him two more failures at the top of the order in the opening match of England's series in the West Indies .
Michael Vaughan has been heavily linked with the newly created role of Director of England cricket. Alastair Cook has struggled with the bat over the last year and lost the One Day captaincy at the end of last year. The England captain scored 11 in the first innings but was looking better in the seconding innings which lead Vaughan to praise him in the commentary box. But before Vaughan could finish his sentence Cook squirted a waist-high catch to gully for 13.
Bayern Munich host Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's side are without the injured Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery. Defender Mehdi Benatia has been ruled out for up to four weeks with a hamstring injury. Bastian Schweinsteiger, David Alaba and Javi Martinez are also out injured .
Bayern Munich travel to Porto in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Bastian Schweinsteiger and Franck Ribery are both out injured for the Bavarians. Pep Guardiola's side are 10 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga and through to the German Cup semi-finals .
Raheem Sterling is a primary target for Manchester City this summer. The Liverpool forward is valued at around £50million by the Premier League champions. The transfer window officially opens on July 1, but deals can be discussed prior to that date. City will have to be cute in their attempts to land Sterling given the threat of FFP sanctions.
Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-2 in the Manchester derby on Sunday. Daley Blind says Wayne Rooney's pre-match team talk inspired the United players. The Dutchman says United need to focus on their next Premier League match against Chelsea. The 25-year-old insists United must focus on securing a Champions League place.
Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-1 in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday. Angel di Maria and Radamel Falcao were left on the bench by Louis van Gaal. Ashley Young, Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata have all improved under Van Gaal. Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has overseen a period of decline for his side .
Manchester City lost 4-2 to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. The Premier League champions have lost six of their last eight games in all competitions. Pellegrini admitted that the spirit within his squad is a concern as he tries to arrest the slump. Patrick Vieira is in charge of City's Under-21 development squad and is being groomed to become the manager at the Etihad in the future .
Sir Vivian Richards believes James Anderson is a worthy heir to Sir Ian Botham. Anderson will earn his 100th Test cap on Monday against the West Indies in Antigua. Four wickets in the game would take him past Botham's national record of 383 Test wickets. Richards is well placed to judge the scale of Anderson's achievements.
James Anderson is set to play his 100th Test match against the West Indies on Monday. He needs just three wickets to equal Ian Botham's England-record haul of 383. Anderson was known as Pro Killer during his days with Burnley, reveals former team-mate Michael Brown. Former Lancashire captain Warren Hegg says Anderson 'wouldn't say boo to a goose but bowled like the speed of light'
England face West Indies in the first Test in the Caribbean on Monday. Captain Alastair Cook is desperate to avoid being distracted by the seismic changes going on around him. Kevin Pietersen hit 170 off 149 balls against Oxford MCCU as he put on a show for Surrey. Cook has slightly altered his batting stance after working with Graham Gooch in his enforced off-season. James Anderson will make his 100th Test appearance in the series .
Kevin Pietersen scored 170 off 149 deliveries in Surrey's three-day Match at The Parks. It was the 34-year-old's first appearance for Surrey since the LV= County Championship in June 2013. Pietersen has played exclusively Twenty20 cricket throughout the world since being axed by England. The former England batsman hit his first hundred since the Old Trafford Test against Australia in August 2013.
Adam Federici spilled Alexis Sanchez's shot into his own net in extra-time in FA Cup semi-final. The Reading goalkeeper was inconsolable after the match and left the field in tears. The incident was reminiscent of Robert Green's error in England's 2010 World Cup opener against the USA.
Liverpool lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final second leg at Wembley Stadium. Brendan Rodgers' side have not won a trophy in his first three seasons at the club . Reds boss admits his side have to do better in the most important games . Liverpool have a game in hand on Manchester City and must finish in the top four .
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink guided Burton Albion to promotion to League One for the first time in their history. The Brewers beat Morecambe 2-1 on Saturday thanks to two goals from Lucas Akins . But the Dutchman is happy to be promoted, but wants to finish on top of the table. Burton face Northampton in their next game on Saturday .
Obi Oulare scored as Club Brugge came from behind to beat Anderlecht on Sunday. The 19-year-old striker is being watched by a number of Europe's top clubs. Manchester United, Everton, Sunderland, Burnley, Dortmund and Leverkusen were in Belgium to watch the top of the table clash.
Ashley Shupe claims her son Kaiden, eight, has tried to choke himself, throw himself from a height, and stop eating. She claims he has been bullied by a student at Oakmont Elementary School in Tennessee. Kaiden was diagnosed with clinical depression in October 2013, a month into alleged attacks.
Music streaming service Spotify has analysed 2.8 million 'sleep' playlists. Thinking Out Loud features as the top song that people fall asleep to. Sheeran's other heavily playlist featured songs include I See Fire, The A Team and Give Me Love. Sam Smith, 22, features four times on the list and Ellie Goulding's Love Me Like You Do is third .
Pennslyvania police Officer Lisa Mearkle is charged with criminal homicide in the shooting of David Kassick. Kassick, 59, was shot in the back while he lay face down on the ground on February 2. He was unarmed and was trying to remove stun gun probes from his back when he was shot. The video of the shooting was recorded by her stun gun but has not been made public. Her attorneys asked a judge on Friday to bar the distinct attorney from releasing the video. A lawyer working for Kassick's family said it 'leaves nothing to the imagination'
Crystal McNaughton from Long Beach, California, filmed the moment her newborn son Paul started welling up to a rousing song from Glee. As the Lea Michele version of the track O Holy Night plays, footage shows a look of sadness spreading across the tiny infant's face. 'It's OK honey, it's just a song,' she reassures.
Steven Gerrard has just six games left to play in a red shirt with little to play for for Liverpool. The Liverpool captain looked glum at Boujis nightclub in Kensington on Sunday night. The defeat by Aston Villa confirmed he would end his final year at Anfield without a trophy. Chelsea's victory over Manchester United made it mathematically impossible for Liverpool to catch the league leaders. Liverpool face West Bromwich Albion, Hull City, Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace in April and May. Gerrard is set to play his final game in England at the Britannia Stadium on May 24.
Oldham council moved Broadway Allotment Association's allotments to new site in Failsworth, Oldham. Gardeners say the soil at their new site is so poor they can't grow a bean. The drainage is also so bad that seedlings are rotting in the ground. They are demanding council pays out compensation for the problems they've experienced.
Ankit Keshri died after suffering a cardiac arrest following an on-field injury. The 20-year-old collided with a team-mate while attempting to take a catch during a club match. Sachin Tendulkar, Manoj Tiwary and Ajinkya Rahane among those to offer their condolences. The tragedy comes five months after Australia batsman Phillip Hughes died aged 25.
Manchester City and Manchester United stars dined out together at San Carlo restaurant on Sunday night. Angel di Maria, Pablo Zabaleta and Marcos Rojo were joined by their partners. Victor Valdes was also in attendance along with his partner Yolanda Cardona . City beat West Ham 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium earlier in the day . United lost 1-0 to Chelsea in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday .
Doncaster Rovers drew 0-0 with Fleetwood Town at the Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday. The Yorkshire side have struggled for form this season in League One. The media team had a tough time sticking up the match highlights on the club's YouTube channel. So they made it short and sweet with just 27 seconds of match action.
Jay Hart, 24, could be heard laughing on the mobile phone footage as he was caught romping with the mystery blonde. He was dismissed after the sex clip of his tryst at Mossley AFC in Tameside was shared on social media. He has now begged for his 25-year-old girlfriend Bryony Hibbert's forgiveness for the clip. The 73rd minute substitute for Clitheroe FC, in Lancashire, today admitted he had no idea who the woman was.
Mohammed Shatnawi scored an own goal for Al Faisaly against Al Whidat in the Amman Derby. The Jordanian goalkeeper kicked the ball over his head after making a good save. West Ham's James Collins accidentally lobbed his goalkeeper trying to clear a cross on Sunday.
The Queen had her fingers firmly crossed but luck was not on her side as he annual visit to Newbury's opening ended with two near-misses. Capel Path finished third to Richard Hannon’s Desert Force in the Dubai Duty Free Full of Surprises Handicap. The Queen's Hannon-trained two-year-old Ring of Truth looked the one who got away. The 7-1 shot was making her debut in the five furlong Al Basti Equiworld Maiden Stakes.
Lionel Messi has scored 32 hat-tricks for Barcelona in just 32 games for the club. The 27-year-old says he can't remember which games he has taken home the balls from. The Barcelona star has a special place in his home for each of his hat-trick balls. Messi will lead the line for Barca when they take on PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday.
David de Gea and Victor Valdes enjoyed a trip to a theme park on Tuesday afternoon. The Manchester United duo donned sunglasses as they enjoyed some fun in the sun. The Spanish pair enjoyed the rare English sun just days after United's win against Manchester City. The Red Devils are currently second in the Premier League behind Arsenal.
Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen was pictured kissing girlfriend Sabrina Kvist Jensen in Soho. The couple have been together for almost three years and have been inseparable. The Danish midfielder hasn't scored since January and hasn't found the net since. Tottenham are currently seventh in the Premier League table, seven points off fourth place .
Jack Wilshere returned from injury to captain Arsenal's U21 side against Reading on Monday night. The 23-year-old hasn't featured for the Gunners since the defeat to Manchester United back in November. Serge Gnabry and Abou Diaby also featured in the game, but a goal from Niall Keown, the son of former north London favourite Martin, condemned them to defeat .
MMA fighter Jonathan Paul Koppenhaver, known professionally as War Machine, is accused of attempted murder. Mack, 23, claims he became abusive four months into their one-year relationship. They met on a photo shoot set when she had pneumonia and he offered to care for her. She was left with 18 broken bones, a broken nose, a ruptured kidney, ruptured liver, missing teeth, and a fractured rib. He allegedly cut off her mohawk with a blunt knife and beat her with a kitchen knife . He has dismissed the 26 charges against him as 'heart breaking'
Chris Robshaw and Camilla Kerslake were pictured on holiday in Barbados earlier this month. The England captain has already talked to Andrew Strauss and Lawrence Dallaglio about the pressures of being in the spotlight in World Cup year. Robshaw said: 'You do have to be more cautious when you are doing anything' .
Bayern Munich face Porto in their Champions League quarter-final clash on Wednesday. David Alaba has had his cast removed following knee ligament damage. The Austrian international posted a video of his cast being removed on his Instagram. Bayern have won three on the trot and are in good form going into the clash .
Fabio Borini enjoyed a day off at Go Ape in Delamere Forest Park in Cheshire on Tuesday. The Liverpool striker was pictured taking part in a climbing exercise at the adventure park. Borini came on as a second-half substitute in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Newcastle on Monday. The Italian has only netted once in 17 appearances for the Reds this season .
Witnesses said three gunmen stormed the site where Pavilhao 9 meets at midnight on Saturday. They ordered the victims to lie face down on the ground and shot seven in the head. An eighth man was shot but tried to escape, reached a gas station and was later taken to a hospital. Police say that the killings are not related to any football rivalry.
Serafim Todorov is the last man to beat Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring. The 45-year-old beat the American at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. He now lives in a remote town in southern Bulgaria on a £370-a-month hand out from the government. Mayweather is preparing for one of the biggest fights in boxing history against Manny Pacquiao on May 2.
Manchester City lost 4-2 to Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. Sergio Aguero scored two goals in the defeat and has now scored 100 goals in 158 appearances. The Argentine has scored 19 Premier League goals for City this season. Real Madrid and Barcelona are both fans of Aguero and would be interested in signing him. But would they want to come to a club shorn of their idol? Manuel Pellegrini's future as City boss is in doubt after a difficult 2014-15 season.
Briony Ingerson posted an Instagram picture of herself and a friend in blackface make-up. She wrote that the costume was as a light-hearted tribute to a friend who was working on Network Ten program 'I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!' Fox Sports Australia tweeted a photo of a man in black face on April 11, before the controversy surrounding Ingerson began. A Fox Sports spokeswoman told AAP that they had only become aware of the photograph on Monday and it was unacceptable. Ingerson is a freelance sports journalist who specialises in motorsports.
The bird, which has a five-foot wingspan, stalked the rodent from snowy treetops in Ontario, Canada, before launching its attack . Photographer Marc Latremouille captured this particular encounter during one of his photography workshops. Great grey owls are solitary hunters with often the only sign of their presence in the wild being imprints left in the snow from when they strike .
David Raven scored extra-time winner as Inverness beat Celtic 3-2 in the Scottish Cup semi-final. The Caley defender hailed his late winner as 'a dream come true' ahead of the final against Falkirk. Celtic's Craig Gordon was sent off in the 55th minute for a foul on Marley Watkins . Celtic took an 18th-minute lead through Virgil van Dijk's brilliant free-kick .
A masked gunman who fired eight shots in a shopping mall remains on the run in Sydney's west hours after police started the manhunt. A NSW Police spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia an arrest is yet to be made. Wigram Street in Harris Park was closed by police as the search for the gunman got underway. Shoppers caught up in the potentially deadly incident were unnerved by the shooting.
Islamic State has released a new set of disturbing propaganda photos, showing off their growing number of military markets in Iraq and Syria. Jihadists can be seen freely browsing through the market, dressed in military uniforms and carrying their weapons in holsters. The photos come from the Iraqi province of Nineveh, where ISIS have recently been targeting historic archaeological sites as well as their bloodthirsty campaign against civilians.
When Sam Schmidt became paralyzed from the neck down after crashing during testing in Orlando in 2000, his team thought he would never walk, let alone, drive again. But he defied the odds last spring, driving on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Schmidt conquered a trickier task Sunday: navigating the twists and sharp turns of the famous street course in Long Beach. Schmidt completed the difficult task with the help of a semi-autonomous motorcar, or SAM car. The modified car includes integrated advanced electronics and a human-to-machine interface which allows quadriplegics to safely operate the vehicle under 'racetrack conditions' .
The outback Casanova, who lives in Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, detailed his dream girl on Gumtree. The 31-year-old described himself as: 'athletic build, white, heavily tattoo'd brown hair, brown eyes, don't drink,. don't smoke, DON'T do drugs, like travelling, love the outdoors, sports, fishing, camping blah blah blah' The successful applicant must enjoy the outdoors but is also 'also a princess when need to be' .
Evacuation orders were lifted just before dawn for about 300 homes in an area along the border of the cities of Norco and Corona, about 35 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. By midday, fire officials said they had contained 25 per cent of the fire, which had grown to 1.5 square miles. The fire burned in the Prado Dam Flood Control Basin, where vegetation has not burned in decades, according to Capt. Mike Mohler.
A tree fell onto a car driven by a woman in her 60s, killing her. The woman was later identified as Jacqueline Carr, age 65 . Police say they still have to determine who owns the tree and is responsible for its upkeep. Because of the tree's immense size, the investigation will take longer than normal .
Kalimah Dixon said she was awakened by a neighbor yelling there was a fire early on Monday morning. She managed to get her children, aged one to 14, out of the Decatur condo safely. But all that was left of her rented condo was a pile of rubble. Dixon said: 'My children are homeless. They have nothing. They lost everything' The mother of three sons and three daughters has started a GoFundMe page which has raised $4,619.
In a leaked Sony email, Cameron Crowe mocks Bruce Jenner's alleged gender transition while speaking with former studio head Amy Pascal. This while the two are discussing Crowe's upcoming film Aloha, which stars an all-star cast that includes Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, and Alec Baldwin. This as Jenner is set to discuss his transition in an upcoming inter with Diane Sawyer.
University of Florida redshirt freshman JC Jackson, of Immokalee, Florida, was arrested on Saturday after a robbery at a Gainsville apartment. The 19-year-old cornerback entered an acquaintance's apartment with two men, and shortly after he left the other men pulled out a handgun and demanded money and drugs, police said. Police said they took two video game consoles, marijuana and $382 from the apartment's three residents. Jackson, who had reportedly been to the apartment to smoke marijuana at other times, was identified and turned himself in.
The clip, posted on Instagram and quickly deleted, appears to show the 27-year-old singer holding what looks like a slim white tube in her hands as her pals dance around her. After the camera cuts to her friends, it then pans back to Rihanna holding her nose for several seconds. Speculation has been rife as to what exactly is going on in the video but apart from an alleged Instagram comment, Rihanna is keeping mum .
Villagers in Ansai, Shaanxi Province, in central China, dug a 46m well to get fresh drinking water. But when they pumped it to the surface they found it was so polluted they could set it on fire. Locals said they could smell gas and petrol coming from the well, and blame a leak from a local petrol station. However, when Chinese officials investigated, they said they found no trace of a spillage. Local officials say they have launched an investigation into how the water became so polluted.
Hazel the Bulldog is featured in a number of videos, which her owner uploads to her YouTube channel and Instagram page. The video begins erratically with the dog flying through the air and jumping onto the basket, which sits on its side. Suddenly the basket falls onto its side sending a surprised Hazel sprawling onto the floor. The dog then sits casually next to the basket as if nothing happened before jumping to her feet.
Denis Cuspert, 39, dubbed the 'Goebbels of ISIS', sings about planning attacks in Britain, Germany and France. He raps: 'In France deeds were done, in Germany the sleepers are waiting. We want your blood' This follows reports that British police have raised security levels ahead of WWI commemorative events next week.
Jay Dasilva is better than any current Premier League left-back, according to Ian Wright. The 16-year-old was part of the Chelsea team that won the UEFA Youth League on Monday. Chelsea beat Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2 in the final in Nyon, Switzerland. The former Arsenal and England striker also tipped Tammy Abraham, Charly Musonda and Charlie Colkett to enjoy bright futures in the game.
Izzy Brown scored twice as Chelsea beat Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2 in the UEFA Youth League final. The 18-year-old was on the bench for Chelsea's Premier League clash at Queens Park Rangers on Sunday. But just a few hours later he was out in Nyon scoring twice and captaining his side in winning the tournament. Chelsea became the first English team to lift the Youth League trophy .
Aston Villa beat Liverpool 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday. Christian Benteke and Fabian Delph scored in the second half to give Villa victory. Tim Sherwood said his team 'bamboozled' Liverpool and paid particular tribute to the trio. The Villa manager also praised Jack Grealish, who shone on his Wembley debut .
Bayern Munich doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt quit this week after a reported rift with Pep Guardiola. The pair fell out over an injury to Philipp Lahm during training as early as November last year. The 72-year-old had been at Bayern for almost 40 years but is now unlikely to return to the Bundesliga club. Manchester City long to bring in Guardiola but they may have to wait for him.
Bayern Munich lost 3-1 to Porto in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt quit the club on Thursday after 'being blamed' for defeat. The 72-year-old claimed 'the bond of trust is damaged' but Pep Guardiola has played down claims of a feud. Guardiola said: 'It was nothing to do with the doctor. Injuries are part and parcel of football, they're not the medical staff's fault' .
Randy Lerner missed Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Liverpool at Wembley because of a family bereavement. Villa chief executive Tom Fox said the American owner was delighted by the win and upset he had not been able to make the trip across the Atlantic. Fox said: 'He's ecstatic, I have emails on the phone. He will be here for the final. He was pretty upset he couldn’t be here' Villa can qualify for the Europa League by beating Arsenal on May 30.
Jose Mourinho is reportedly planning a summer swoop for Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke. The club's technical director Michael Emenalo travelled to Spain on Saturday to watch the 23-year-old during Atletico's 2-1 victory against Deportivo, according to Spanish newspaper AS. The highly-rated Spaniard signed a long-term deal with Diego Simeone's side only last year. AS report that Koke's release clause is around £50million which Chelsea could be willing to shell out.
Paul Smith is in pole position for a third successive joust against world super-middleweight champion Andre Ward. The WBA have ordered their two super- middle world champions – Ward 'super' and Carl Froch 'regular' – to meet in a unification fight. Ward is ranked by many among the top five pound-for-pound boxers in the world despite 17 months out of the ring .
Frankie Gavin is set to be handed a shot at Kell Brook’s IBF welterweight world title at The O2 on May 30. Talks have been held between the parties and an agreement has not yet been finalised. Sportsmail understands an announcement could be made as early as Friday. Gavin is the only Englishman to have won a world amateur title.
Manchester United scouts are due to watch Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi against Verona. United have had staff at Inter's games with Sampdoria and Parma this season. Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal have also watched the 22-year-old. The Argentine is reportedly on an £11,000-a-week salary and is looking to increase that.
Zinedine Zidane has revealed Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Raheem Sterling. The England winger has rejected an offer of £100,000-a-week to extend his stay at Anfield . Real have splashed the cash on the likes of Gareth Bale and Raphael Varane in recent years. Brendan Rodgers has admitted Liverpool may struggle to attract top players .
Flight Centre founder and BRW rich list alumni Geoff Harris put the Port Melbourne home up for auction after splashing out $12 million on his Albert Park dream home in May last year. The 63-year-old self-made millionaire accepted the hefty offer for his four-bedroom home from a couple at auction on Saturday. The buyers knocked out any other bidders with their fist bid and went on to seal the deal with their generous offer. Located just six houses down from the beach, the breathtaking pad has stunning beach vistas and is surrounded by water. The home features two living spaces - a family room and a more sophisticated space.
Gareth Bale is a huge doubt for Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final second leg match against Atletico Madrid with a calf injury. Welsh forward lasted just a few minutes before limping off during Real's 3-1 home victory over Malaga on Saturday. Los Blancos are also without Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, who suffered a knee ligament strain against Malaga and is expected to be unavailable for six weeks.
Manchester City Under 18s take on Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup Final on Monday. Jason Wilcox wants to deliver local players to the first team. The former Blackburn winger says it will be 'really difficult' to emulate Manchester United's 'Class of 92' . Wilcox believes City's new Etihad Campus will stand them in good stead when it comes to recruiting.
Striker Jay Hart, 24, could be heard laughing on the mobile phone footage as he was caught romping with the mystery blonde still in his club T-shirt with his tracksuit bottoms around his legs. The 73rd minute substitute for the Lancashire non-league side was dismissed after the sex clip of his tryst at Mossley AFC in Tameside was shared on social media. Clitheroe chairwoman Anne Barker said the player had 'brought the club into disrepute'
Jonathas scored to give Elche a 1-0 win against Real Sociedad in La Liga on Monday night. The striker took advantage of a defensive blunder by Markel Bergara to score his 10th goal of the season. Xabi Prieto had the opportunity to equalise for the away side but shot over the bar. The defeat leaves David Moyes' side in 12th place while Elche move six points clear of the relegation zone .
Jordan Rhodes has scored 70 goals in the last three seasons for Blackburn Rovers. Nottingham Forest are keen on signing the 25-year-old, but it could cost them £10m. Blackburn boss Gary Bowyer expects further interest in Rhodes' strike partner Rudy Gestede .
Tayfun Korkut has been sacked by Hannover after 13 games without a win this season. Hannover lost 4-0 to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday and are now only one place and two points above the relegation zone. Michael Frontzek has been named as his successor, signing a contract valid for the remaining five matches of the season. Frontzek worked as an assistant at Hannover from 2004 to 2005 .
Lukas Podolski says he wants to play for parent club Arsenal next season. The German World Cup winner is currently on loan at Inter Milan from Arsenal. The 29-year-old has failed to score in 12 appearances since arriving in Serie A. Podolsi says he is prepared to fight for his place when he returns to north London .
Terence Crawford won the vacant WBO junior welterweight title with a sixth-round technical knockout. Crawford knocked down Thomas Dulorme three times in quick fashion after that big blow. Crawford remained undefeated, winning as a heavy favorite in his first fight moving in the 140-pound class. The fight came a week before Crawford is scheduled to be in New York to accept his 2014 fighter of the year award from the Boxing Writers Association of America .
Lucas Matthysse won a majority decision against Ruslan Provodnikov in a 12-round super lightweight bout on Saturday night in Verona, New York. The Argentine landed the majority of the punches in the first round and opened a cut near Provodnik's left eye early in the second. He continued to use his three-inch reach advantage to keep the Russian at bay, giving him room to dodge the Russian's powerful left hook.
Derry Mathews beat Tony Luis to win the interim WBA lightweight title in Liverpool. Mathews saw Richar Abril twice pull out of a fight due to illness to be striped of the belt. Luis was drafted in at the last minute after Ismael Barroso failed to obtain a visa. The Liverpudlian was handed a unanimous points decision by the judges .
Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach says Floyd Mayweather cannot be considered the best ever. Roach rates super middleweight star Andre Ward and middleweight sensation Gennady Golovkin above Mayweather despite the American’s unbeaten record and his status as hot favourite for the May 2 showdown against the Filipino . The two boxers put the finishing touches to their preparations for the Fight of the Century in Las Vegas.
Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan are one win away from qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. The pair are currently competing in the World Series of Boxing (WSB) in Maiquetia, Venezuela. Barnes has boxed 29 rounds in 12 weeks to Conlan's 28 . They will have each fought seven fights in 13 weeks and will have covered 34,000 miles . Barnes is the first Irish boxer ever to reach a third Olympic Games.
Nicola Adams is hoping to become a double Olympic gold medallist in Rio next year. The 32-year-old is preparing to return to an English ring for the first time since her London 2012 triumph at the national championships in Liverpool next week. Former Great Britain team-mate Natasha Jonas announced her retirement from boxing on April 7 .
Jordan Spieth beat Justin Rose and Phil Mickelson to win The Masters by four shots on Sunday. The 21-year-old equalled Tiger Woods' 72-hole record and became the first man to get to 19-under par at Augusta. Nicklaus believes it is time for the 'young guys to take over' after Spieth's win. The world's top two players have a combined age of 46, while Mickelon is 44 and Woods is 39 .
Caroline Wozniacki congratulated Jordan Spieth on Twitter following his Masters success. The tennis star was quick to ensure fans it wasn't a dig at her former love interest Rory McIlroy. The Dane said: 'Extremely impressive how he came out firing from the start and never looked back' . Spieth rounded off a record-breaking week by winning the first major of his career.
Gael Monfils beat Roger Federer 6-4, 7-6 in a last-16 thriller at the Monte Carlo Masters. The 28-year-old beat the former world No 1 in straight sets on Thursday in Monaco. The Frenchman will face Grigor Dimitrov in the quarter-finals of the clay court tournament.
Roger Federer beat Jeremy Chardy 6-2, 6-1 to reach the last 16 of the Monte Carlo Masters. It was Federer's first match since his loss in the Indian Wells final in March. The 17-time major champion takes on Gael Monfils for a spot in the quarter-finals .
Lewis Hamilton insists he will do his talking 'on the track' ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix. Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg is 17 points behind Hamilton ahead of Sunday's race. The pair left Shanghai after the Chinese Grand Prix arguing over the rights and wrongs of how they raced. But Hamilton says: 'I just do my talking on the track. That's how it's been since I was eight years old'
Mike Tindall's horse Monbeg Dude finished third in the Grand National at Aintree. The former England rugby captain and his wife Zara Philipps were there to watch the race . The £88,400 was by far the biggest pot the horse has collected in his 24-race career .
Billy Vunipola was cleared of intentionally headbutting Mathew Tait on Tuesday night. The England No 8 had been cited for striking Leicester full back Matehw Tait with his head. Saracens face Clermont Auvergne in the Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday. Maro Itoje has signed a new long-term contract with the club .
Billy Vunipola could miss Saracens' Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont on Saturday. The 22-year-old was cited on Monday night for an alleged butt on Leicester's Mathew Tait. Toulon are plotting a move for Australia fly-half Quade Cooper after missing out on Sale's Danny Cipriani.
James Anderson broke Sir Ian Botham's long-standing record of 384 Test wickets on Friday . Anderson induced an edge from Denesh Ramdin on the final day of the first Test in Antigua. The 32-year-old broke the record in the same match which saw him collect his landmark 100th cap for England. Anderson said he is convinced he can still improve as a bowler and take plenty more wickets for England .
Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Kevin Pietersen could play in this summer's Ashes Test series. The 34-year-old has not featured for England since he was unceremoniously sacked 14 months ago. Pietersen was described as 'disengaged' from his team-mates during that final Test by England and Wales Cricket Board managing director Paul Downton.
MCC announce plans to replace 'tired' Tavern and Allen stands at Lord's with 5,500-seater stand. Redevelopment will increase Lord's overall capacity to almost 30,000. The 'Masterplan' has a projected budget of £80million and is expected to be completed in spring 2019.
Siobhan-Marie O'Connor's time of two minutes 09:51 seconds was the fastest recorded in the world this year. Hannah Miley took the silver medal with a time of 2:11:65 and Aimee Willmott claimed bronze in 2:13:30. The 19-year-old was short of her 2:08.21 personal best - a British record - but said making the team for Russia was her main focus.
Harry Redknapp says he would consider a return to management as long as it's at the right club. The former QPR boss turned down a 'mind-blowing' offer to coach abroad this week. The 68-year-old resigned as QPR manager in February citing knee problems . He will return to the dugout on Sunday, May 31 when he leads a star-studded Men United XI vs Leyton Orient Legends charity match at The Matchroom Stadium.
Mauricio Pochettino is unsure whether a planned boycott by Newcastle fans will prove a help or hindrance to his side this weekend. Newcastle fans are staging a mass protest against the current regime at St James' Park. Spurs boss is in an upbeat mood ahead of the trip to the north east on Sunday .
Celtic face Inverness in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday at 12.15. The match will take place at 12:15, a time that Scottish football fans do not agree with. Ronny Deila believes that teams should have more of a say on kick-off times, rather than broadcasters.
Karim Benzema is set to miss Real Madrid's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid. The French striker missed Saturday's 3-1 win against Malaga with a knee injury. Carlo Ancelotti is 'hesitating' between playing a 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 formation, according to Marca. Mundo Deportivo hail Barcelona coach Luis Enrique for statistically being 'the best coach in history in his first 50 games' Juventus can wrap up a fourth consecutive Serie A title with victory against Torino.
Charlie Austin has scored 17 goals for Queens Park Rangers this season. The QPR striker will be monitored by England boss Roy Hodgson for the rest of the campaign. Harry Kane, who scored on his debut against Lithuania last month, will be with Gareth Southgate’s Under-21 team. Hodgson has an established attack with Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck and Daniel Sturridge .
Eniola Aluko, Lucy Bronze, Karen Carney, Jess Clarke, Kelly Smith and Ji So-yun have all made the shortlist. Manchester City defender Bronze is the current holder of the Women's PFA Players' Player of the Year award following her standout performances during the 2013-14 Women’s Super League. The 27-year-old is the youngest player to earn 100 caps for her country .
Toni Duggan posted a picture of her with Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal on Instagram. The 23-year-old has since removed the photo and issued an apology on her Facebook page. Duggan received a number of abusive messages on social media for the photo. The Manchester City forward joined City in 2013 after spending early part of her career at Everton.
Celtic lost 2-1 to Inverness in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday. Leigh Griffiths says Celtic were robbed of a chance to win the Treble by the officials. A blatant Josh Meekings handball in the box was missed by referee Steven McLean and his team, particularly assistant Alan Muir, at the end of the first half. Celtic were a Virgil van Dijk goal to the good at the time of the incident but the game was then turned on its head in the second half as Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon was sent off for a foul on Marley Watkins. Greg Tansey equalised with the resultant spot-kick and
Inverness beat Celtic 3-2 in the Scottish Cup semi-final third round. Josh Meekings appeared to handball on the line, which could have led to a penalty and a red card. The Caley boss John Hughes says it was a turning point in the game . Inverness will face Falkirk in the final at Hampden Park on Sunday .
Steve McClaren's Derby County can make sure of a play-off place with victory against Huddersfield. Bristol City boss Steve Cotterill will get his hands on the League One trophy with victory at Coventry. Burton will be promoted with a win at Morecambe if Wycombe fail to win at AFC Wimbledon. Shrewsbury will be up if they win at home to York, Bury lose and Southend lose at Exeter .
Eddie Howe has called on Bournemouth fans to inspire his side to promotion. The Cherries host Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday and Bolton nine days later. Norwich face Middlesbrough on Friday night in the four-horse race for automatic promotion. Watford boss Slavisa Jokanovic refuses to look beyond Saturday's home game against Birmingham.
Ronald Koeman accepts it will be difficult to keep hold of Nathaniel Clyne this summer. Manchester United are preparing a bid for England's first-choice right back. The Southampton boss wants Clyne's future sorted before the end of the season. Jay Rodriguez set to join up with first-team training for 'some parts of the sessions' from next week .
Morgan Schneiderlin, Yannick Bolasie, Nathaniel Clyne and Danny Ings are all wanted by top clubs. Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing the likes of Schneiderlin and Ings. Liverpool and Chelsea are also interested in bringing in a number of Premier League stars. Tottenham and Crystal Palace have also been linked with a move for Bolasies.
Nathaniel Clyne has been linked with a move away from Southampton this summer. The right back has been in impressive form for the Saints this season. Ronald Koeman has admitted it may be hard to keep the defender at the club. Clyne admits he wants to play Champions League football next season .
Jermaine Beckford scored his 10th goal of the season as Preston were held 2-2 by Gillingham. MK Dons beat Fleetwood 3-0 to close the gap on second-placed Preston to three points. Swindon remain in the automatic promotion hunt after 4-2 win at Rochdale. Crawley replaced the Railwaymen in the relegation zone as they were thumped 5-0 by Walsall .
Aaron Cresswell is one of just five outfield players to play every minute of his team's Premier League games this season. John Stones has the best passing accuracy of any Everton player this season - 90.8%. Andrew Robertson has made 40 dribbles this year, 17 more than any other Hull defender. Leonardo Ulloa is the Foxes' top scorer in the league this season (7) while no other Leicester player has had a hand in more goals (scored seven, assisted two) . Dwight Gayle has gone 15 games without a Premier League goal for Crystal Palace.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Ryan Mason made his senior England debut on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old was celebrating Andros Townsend's equalising goal for England against Italy. Mason's tattoo on his arm was shown across televisions worldwide. Twitter user @Danorako compared it to a photograph of himself at 12 years old .
Jose Mourinho is on the cusp of winning his third Premier League title during two spells with Chelsea. Paulo Ferreira expects his compatriot to stay at Stamford Bridge for 'a long, long time' The former defender played for Chelsea for nine years after following Mourinho from Porto in 2004. The 36-year-old would also like to see Didier Drogba extend his stay at the club .
Leeds president Massimo Cellino insists he had nothing to do with the events that led to six players pulling out of Saturday's match against Charlton. Mirco Antenucci, Giuseppe Bellusci, Dario Del Fabro, Marco Silvestri, Souleymane Doukara and Edgar Cani withdrew from the squad on the eve of the trip to The Valley citing injuries. Cellino has been banned since January after being found guilty of not paying tax on a yacht in Italy.
Manchester City have been heavily linked with a £50million move for Raheem Sterling. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says a move to City would not represent a step up. Sterling has two years left on his contract at Anfield and is stalling on a new deal. City have tried to sign players from Arsenal and Liverpool hoping to weaken their rivals.
Manchester City must have eight homegrown players to fill their squad of 25 in the Premier League. Homegrown players can be born overseas as long as they have been at a club's academy three years before the age of 21. City's six Premier League homegrown players are Joe Hart, Richard Wright, Dedryck Boyata, Gael Clichy, Frank Lampard and James Milner. The Champions League squads of 25 also require eight players to have been trained in England, but four of those must have come through the ranks at City.
Danny Rose has attracted interest from Manchester City after a strong season with Tottenham. The 24-year-old is fundamental to Mauricio Pochettino's plans and signed a five-year contract last summer. City have considered attack-minded Rose as they draw up an extensive list of homegrown signings ahead of the close season. Tottenham believe some new additions of their own can make them Champions League contenders.
Liverpool lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on May 30. Steven Gerrard started the game in an advanced role behind Raheem Sterling and to the right of Philippe Coutinho in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Brendan Rodgers tweaked Liverpool's shape for a third time at the interval, as the Reds went 4-3-1-1 with Gerrard playing deepest of the midfield three. Gerrard almost snatched a dramatic equaliser with four minutes left, but his header was cleared off the line .
Arsenal beat Reading 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday. Wojciech Szczesny says he feels sorry for Adam Federici after his mistake in extra-time. The Reading goalkeeper let an Alexis Sanchez effort slip through his hands. Arsenal are now just one win away from defending the crown they secured last year .
Wojciech Szczesny hasn't started a Premier League game for Arsenal since January. The 24-year-old has been demoted to the substitutes' bench in favour of David Ospina. David Seaman believes the former Arsenal goalkeeper can come back a better goalkeeper. The former England international believes the Polish international can make the number one jersey his own once more. Seaman says it is not just the games which make you play better, it is the training .
Malky Mackay's tenure at Wigan Athletic came to an end on Monday following a 2-0 defeat by Derby. Sportsmail revealed in August Mackay was being investigated over 'sexist, racism and homophobic' texts. Dave Whelan appointed Mackay as manager of Wigan in November 2014 despite warnings. Wigan are eight points from safety with five games remaining in the Championship .
The popular event has seen over 45,000 descend on Aintree for the perfect build-up ahead of Saturday's main event, the Crabbies Grand National. Seven races make up the day as they saw Saphir Du Rheu, ridden by Sam Twiston-Davis, take home the Betfred Mildmay Novices' Chase. A.P McCoy rides Don Cossack and Eastlake in what is his last ever Grand National festival, as he looks to leave the racing scene with a bang.
Tony McCoy is riding in his 20th Grand National at Aintree this week. The 40-year-old from County Antrim has been bidding his farewells as he heads for retirement. McCoy's solitary National triumph was on Don't Push It in 2010 but his ride this year, trained by Jonjo O'Neill, is being heavily tipped to win.
Barcelona travel to Paris to face PSG in Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Lionel Messi has scored 45 goals in 44 games since the turn of the year. PSG boss Laurent Blanc has described Messi as 'unstoppable' ahead of the game. The second leg will be held at the Nou Camp on April 21 .
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could play together in a UEFA All-Star match, according to reports in Spain. The Barcelona duo would play for 'Team South' against a similar 'North' team from the Premier League, Bundesliga and Russian Premier League. The proposed fixture is inspired by the NBA All-Stars between the Western and Eastern Conferences. The players would be chosen by an online fan poll, with no more than three players from any club side.
Lionel Messi says he is back to his best after a disappointing and trophy-free 2014. The Argentine says he has tried to 'get back to my best through hard work, smiling and effort' Barca top of La Liga and his personal goal tally's at 45 from 44 games ahead of Champions League quarter-final against PSG on Wednesday .
Randy Lerner has hardly seen Villa play in person during his nine-year ownership of the club. Lerner has been publicly trying to sell Villa since last May. He is hopeful of concluding a deal worth around £150million once the season is finished. The American will fly across the Atlantic for the grandest occasion during his tenure .
Christian Benteke opened the scoring for Aston Villa in the 35th minute against Tottenham. The striker has scored six goals in eight games since Tim Sherwood took over at Villa Park. The former Spurs boss has also helped Emmanuel Adebayor and Nabil Bentaleb return to form. Jack Grealish, 19, made only his second Villa start at White Hart Lane on Saturday.
Christian Benteke opened the scoring for Aston Villa in the 35th minute against Tottenham Hotspur. The Belgian striker scored his first goal in seven games for the Premier League side. Carlos Sanchez was sent off in the final stages of the game for a second bookable offence . Jan Vertonghen missed out through illness and was replaced by Jan Fazio in central defence . Tottenham striker Harry Kane missed out on a chance to make it 2-0 in the 27th minute.
Liverpool are top of the Premier League with six games to go and four points ahead of Manchester City. City have two games in hand to make up a four-point deficit and have played 32 games. Brendan Rodgers has masterminded Liverpool's return to form at the perfect time. But City have lost four of their past six Premier League games and five in 2015. Yaya Toure and Samir Nasri are free to leave in the summer, which would indicate an acceptance from the rulers above that major changes are needed.
Tottenham Hotspur beat Arsenal 3-1 in the 1991 FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on April 14. Paul Gascoigne scored the free-kick that has gone down as one of the all-time great goals at the home of football. The goal came five minutes into the match and set Spurs on their way to victory. The then England star would go on to score in the final against Nottingham Forest .
Harry Redknapp was at the Emirates to watch Arsenal's 4-1 win over Liverpool on April 4. The former Tottenham boss claims he was attacked with coins and verbally abused by Arsenal fans. The 68-year-old was speaking on Sky Sports' The Fantasy Football Club with Paul Merson. Redkn app is currently out of work after leaving his position at Queens Park Rangers.
Bayern Munich host Porto in the Champions League quarter-final, first leg on Wednesday. Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, Bastian Schweinsteiger and David Alaba are all out injured. Bayern beat Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen in recent games . Thomas Muller believes the squad's sense of unity is stronger due to their injuries.
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick wants to try his hand at Formula One. The 34-year-old says he wants to emulate Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes' longevity. Carrick admits moving to London at 15 was one of the biggest challenges he ever faced. The former West Ham and Tottenham star says he feels as good and as fit as he ever has.
Jack Wilshere made his long-awaited comeback from injury in Arsenal U21's 1-0 defeat by Reading. Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown's son Niall scored the winner for the Royals after eight minutes. German forward Serge Gnabry and long-term absentee Abou Diaby also made their returns from injury .
Alexis Sanchez has scored 20 goals in all competitions for Arsenal so far this season. The Chilean has been a hit since arriving from Barcelona last summer. Frank McLintock says Sanchez is the only current player good enough to get into the great Arsenal teams of yesteryear. The Gunners are second in the Premier League after an eight-match winning run .
Arsene Wenger admits he could not have predicted Arsenal's impressive run of results. Arsenal have won 16 of their last 18 games in all competitions. The Gunners are currently second in the Premier League table behind Chelsea . Wenger believes the change in fortune is down to a relatively injury-free squad.
Serge Gnabry played 90 minutes for Arsenal Under 21s against Reading on Monday. The 19-year-old has not featured for the first team since March last year after suffering serious knee injury. The Germany Under-21 international played for Arsenal's development squad as they lost 1-0 to Reading .
Former Bath, Saracens and England prop David 'Flats' Flatman has been driving around the country visiting the stadiums that will host matches come this autumn as part of BT Sport's Tour de Flats. He says the buzz around the Rugby World Cup is palpable in the north east and east London. Stuart Lancaster's side came up short against France in the Six Nations, but their style of play earned plenty of plaudits. Flats says picking the likes of Danny Cipriani is key to bringing in new fans.
Exeter Chiefs beat Northampton Saints 25-23 in their Aviva Premiership clash at Sandy Park. Tomas Francis, who qualifies for both England and Wales, impressed up against Alex Corbisiero. The 22-year-old could be fast-tracked through the ranks to face England at the World Cup. Leigh Halfpenny could miss Toulon's Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster after suffering a suspected dislocated shoulder during Saturday’s Top 14 victory over Grenoble .
Irish scored three tries through Alex Lewington (two) and Andrew Fenby with Chris Noakes adding two penalties and two conversions. Tom Arscott scored a brace of tries for Sale as Mike Haley claimed the other with Danny Cipriani kicking two penalties. Irish suffered a blow when they lost lock Richard Skuse to injury.
Raheem Sterling is stalling on a new £100,000-a-week contract offer from Liverpool. The 20-year-old insists it has nothing to do with money and he will reassess at the end of the season. Sterling has been linked with a number of Europe's top clubs. He has revealed that he'd love his very own chant from the Liverpool faithful. Sterling made his Liverpool debut in a Premier League defeat against Wigan in 2012.
Newcastle travel to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday night . The Magpies are seven points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester City in the table. John Carver says his players need to relieve the pressure on their shoulders with a win. The Newcastle boss says his side are 'only seven points off' the top four .
Liverpool winger Jordan Ibe has been out for six weeks with a knee injury. The 19-year-old damaged his knee ligaments against Besiktas in the Europa League in Istanbul. Brendan Rodgers says Ibe's training has been 'absolutely sensational' in recent weeks. Liverpool host Newcastle at Anfield on Monday night in the Premier League . Mario Balotelli will miss the game with an illness and will be assessed over the next 24 hours .
Daniel Sturridge believes Raheem Sterling will only be happy if he plays regularly for Liverpool. The 20-year-old is stalling on a new £100,000-a-week contract at the Anfield club. Sturridge was one of four players at the launch of Liverpool's new New Balance kit. The England striker says he hopes Sterling will stay at the club to get back to his best.
Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last eight on Tuesday night. The two sides are level with Inter and AC Milan in number of city duels in world football. Carlo Ancelotti must accommodate Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema. Diego Simeone will flood the midfield with Arda Turan, Mario Suarez, Gabi and Koke. Atletico's two banks of four are good at closing the space down for Bale, Ronaldo and Benzema .
Bayern Munich host Porto in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. The Bundesliga champions are without several star players including Arjen Robben, David Alaba, Franck Ribery and Bastian Schweinsteiger. But Porto boss Julen Lopetegui believes his side can cause an upset at the Dragao Stadium. The Portuguese coach has asked his team to call on 'ambition and imagination' to cause a upset .
The Barcelona XI that won the Spanish Super Cup under Bobby Robson in 1996 is breeding managers. Luis Enrique travels to Paris to take on Laurent Blanc's PSG side at the Parc des Princes in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Former Barcelona team-mate Julen Lopetegui is currently manager of Portuguese giants Porto. Former Barca players Roberto Prosinecki and Emmanuel Amunike now coach with Azerbaijan and Nigeria’s Under-17s teams respectively.
Philippe Coutinho starred for Liverpool in their 2-0 win against Newcastle United on Monday night. Liverpool sold Luis Suarez to Barcelona for £75million during the summer. Jamie Carragher believes Coutinho is picking up where Suarez left off last season. The Brazil international signed a new five-year contract with Liverpool in February .
Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero says Mario Balotelli has lost his hunger. The Italian striker is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season . The 24-year-old has scored just once in the Premier League since his £16m move . Liverpool have been willing to sell the striker since January .
Wayne Rooney hails Marouane Fellaini as one of the best in world football at the moment. The Manchester United team-mate has gone from a scapegoat to one of Europe's most dangerous forwards. Louis van Gaal recently described the Belgian as almost undroppable . United travel to Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday in their next game .
Marouane Fellaini has emerged as an force to be reckoned with in Manchester United's midfield. Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville believe Jose Mourinho will bring Kurt Zouma into his midfield to neutralise the midfielder. The French centre back started in the middle of the park in last month's Capital One Cup final and has become an emergency option for the league leaders in that unfamiliar role of late. Carragher believes Mourinho will not want to give United space and that means that he will set up to stop them, says Carragher.
Mick McCarthy hails the 'belligerent, stubborn and hard working' qualities of his 'horrible bunch' of Ipswich players. Ipswich drew 1-1 with Wolves at Molineux on Saturday afternoon. McCarthy was sacked by Wolves in February 2012 after almost six years in charge of the club. The Ipswich boss was delighted with his side's determined display.
Rivals Manchester United, Leeds and Liverpool will all be in the capital over the weekend. British Transport Police have drafted in 400 extra officers to help with crowds. Officers will be stationed on trains travelling from the north and the Midlands ahead of the weekend . United head to Stamford Bridge on Saturday to take on Chelsea in a 5pm kick-off .
Sam Allardyce believes Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has the most difficult job in football. The West Ham United boss believes the pressure of going for back-to-back Premier League titles, plus the introduction of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules have made the Chilean’s job the hardest in world football. City entertain the Hammers at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday with speculation over his future mounting .
Leicester City are two points from safety after back-to-back wins against West Brom and West Brom. Foxes boss Nigel Pearson has called for realism in his side's survival bid. The Foxes face Sunderland, Burnley, Sunderland and QPR in their remaining fixtures . Burnley have collected eight points from a testing run of eight games. Roberto Martinez sees a fearlessness in Burnley similar to that displayed by Wigan.
Bolton will offer new contracts to Emile Heskey, 37, Eidur Gudjohnsen, 36, and Adam Bogdan, 27. Former England striker Heskey has scored just one goal in nine Championship starts this season. Goalkeeper Bogdan has found the net five times in the Championship and once in the cup .
Paul McGowan was handed his third conviction last week for assaulting a police officer. Dundee manager Paul Hartley says he will not risk playing the midfielder again this season. McGowan has been fitted with an electronic tag on his ankle and would need to be inspected before each game to ensure there are no health and safety risks .
Sean Bowen maintained his three-winner lead (45-42) over Nico de Boinville in the Conditional Jockeys title race. The season ends at Sandown on Saturday. US trainer Wesley Ward is to aim Hootenanny and Sunset Glow at Royal Ascot after scratching them from the 2,000 Guineas and 1,000 guineas respectively.
Colombian forward Dairon Asprilla scored in the 79th minute to lift the Portland Timbers past New York City FC 1-0. City have now won just one of their seven games and lie seventh, five points behind the Red Bulls. Teal Bunbury scored one and set up another after coming on in the 61st minute as the New England Revolution beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1.
Lyon drew 2-2 with Saint-Etienne in the Rhone Valley derby at the Stade de Gerland on Sunday night. Clinton N'Jie gave the hosts the lead before Lindsay Rose was sent off in the first half. Romain Hamouma put St Etienne ahead on the brink of half-time but Christophe Jallet equalised. Lille kept fourth place in sight with a 2-0 win over Bordeaux at Stade Pierre Mauroy .
Aston Villa beat Liverpool 2-1 to reach their first FA Cup final since Randy Lerner bought the club. The 53-year-old American was expected to make a rare appearance at Wembley on Sunday. Villa boss Tim Sherwood said he was 'not sure if he could make it' Lerner has been publicly trying to sell Villa since last May .
Fenerbahce's bus came under armed attack as it drove to the airport following an away match at Caykur Rizespor, which Fener won 5-1, in Turkey's Super Lig on Saturday. The bus was going over a viaduct on its way from the city of Rize to an airport in Trabzon to return to Istanbul when the incident occurred. The decision to suspend football in Turkey affects both next weekend's Super. Lig fixtures and the midweek cup quarter-finals .
Manny Pacquiao will take on Floyd Mayweather Jnr in Las Vegas on May 2. The Filipino-fighter trained at Griffith Park in Los Angeles ahead of the mega-fight. The 36-year-old was joined by an abundance of fans as he continued his high intensity training. The fight is expected to break the pay-per-view record of $152million set by that fight in 2013 .
Manny Pacquiao will fight Floyd Mayweather on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The Filipino boxer took to his Instagram account to share a video of his morning run on Wednesday. The 32-year-old was joined by his training entourage as he went for a 2am run . Mayweather posted a video showing the American boxing star hitting the streets for a late night jog. The video then cuts to a grueling training session featuring pad work and power drills .
Ronnie O'Sullivan will play Craig Steadman in the first round of the Betfred World Championship. The tournament starts in Sheffield on Saturday and runs until May 4 . Defending champion Mark Selby will also tackle a debutant in Norway’s Kurt Maflin. Judd Trump faces another tournament newcomer in Stuart Carrington .
Doherty trails Mark Davis 8-1 after the first session of their third-round qualifier at Ponds Forge in Sheffield. The 45-year-old faces an uphill battle to avoid becoming the third Crucible winner to crash out this week. Graeme Dott must come from behind on Wednesday to book his place in the main draw as he trails world number 52 Yu Delu 5-4.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has revealed what goes through his mind while he's waiting for his opponent to finish at the table. The world No 2 admits that waiting makes his mind wander to whether he's going to make his dinner or not. The 39-year-old is Forever Sports' May cover star .
Manchester City lost 4-2 to Manchester United in the derby at Old Trafford on Sunday. Manuel Pellegrini's side have lost six of their last eight games in all competitions. Pablo Zabaleta admits the champions are facing a battle to finish in the top four. The Spaniard admits they lost confidence and were 'nervous' during the game.
Manchester City lost 4-2 to Manchester United in the Manchester derby on Sunday. Joe Hart was unable to keep out goals from Ashley Young, Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata and Chris Smalling. The England number one said it was one of his 'worst days in a Man City shirt' . City are four points behind leaders Chelsea and 12 behind Chelsea in the Premier League.
Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-0 in the Manchester derby on Sunday. Ashley Young, Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata, Chris Smalling and Ashley Young all scored. Louis van Gaal's side sit top of the pile with an average of two points per game after 10 matches. Chelsea (1.56) and City ( 1.5) sit second and third respectively. United's record will be put to the test when they travel to face Chelsea on Saturday .
Eathan Cruse, 19, was one of five men taken into custody after anti-terror raids in Melbourne on Saturday. He said officers assaulted him after he had been handcuffed. 'He grabbed me, handcuffs me, is like 'What's your name?'... and I said Eathan,' the man said. His father, Glen, also said he was brutally attacked by police during the raid, and his son was hospitalised as a result of injuries he sustained.
Incredible video captured the moment a nine foot bull shark swam past a Florida condo back yard. It was seen swimming past the property at the north end of Hickory Island, in Bonita Springs. Residents say fishermen have been chumming the water - throwing in bait - which has been luring the animals back. They are now calling for fishing to be banned in the area, which is surrounded by ocean.
Vanessa Moe's debut collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia featured plastic bag-like headwear. The Brazilian-born designer was one of six newbies selected to present their designs to a global audience at MBFWA's New Generation show. Those distracted by the headwear missed 12 dreamy looks in cream and blue hues float down the catwalk.
Australian Olympian Jana Pittman is believed to have given birth to her second child, a daughter named Emily. The two-time world champion hurdler has been congratulated by the official Australian Olympic team's Twitter. The 32-year-old plans to compete in both the Beijing World Championships and the 2016 Rio Olympics. She was filmed training for the Rio Olympics the day before going into labour. Pittman's son Cornelis, seven, is now the big brother of a little girl named Emily .
Manchester United beat rivals Manchester City 4-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Red Devils are now four points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Louis van Gaal's side now resemble his Dutch team of the World Cup in many ways. Manchester City have been dragged back into this parochial little squabble at all .
Andy Lee takes on Peter Quillin at the Barclays Center in New York on Saturday night. The 30-year-old was hoping to make his first defence of the WBO middleweight title he won against Matt Korobov last year. But Quillin failed to make the 160lb weight and the bout will no longer be a title fight. Lee's next fight could be against Puerto Rico legend Miguel Cotto .
Josh Warrington has been billed as the next Ricky Hatton due to his impressive fan base. The 24-year-old beat Dennis Tubieron on points to win the vacant WBC International Featherweight title. Warrington was never in trouble but failed to deliver the stoppage that had looked a formality .
Scott Quigg showed off a £1.5m cheque ready to hand to Carl Frampton on Sky Sports earlier this week. But Frampton has branded the gesture a 'publicity stunt' and ridiculed the offer. 'It’s the biggest publicity stunt I’ve seen since that incident between Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson at Superbowl XXXVIII (when Jackson's breast was briefly exposed by Timberlake)' .
Hibernian beat Falkirk 1-0 in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Saturday. Falkirk manager Peter Houston said his team scored all of their goals from crosses. Hibernian boss Alan Stubbs said he had 'a lot of respect for Peter and what he's done' Falkirk host Hibs on the last day of the Championship season .
Mounir Obbadi scored in the 90th minute to give Hellas Veronas a 1-0 win against Fiorentina. Alessandro Diamanti missed a second-half penalty for the Viola. The Viola are now nine points behind third-placed AS Roma in the Serie A table. The defeat leaves Fiore in sixth place on 49 points from 31 games.
The 250-piece Lilly Pulitzer collection sold out almost immediately online and in stores early Sunday morning. Pieces from the diffusion line have since popped up on eBay, but don't expect to see the same original low prices paid by Target customers. Many re-sellers bought items in bulk with the intention of re-selling them online for a profit. Some shoppers complained that these scalpers ruin the fun for 'true' fans of the brand.
Moroccan Muslim Abdelaziz Aouragh revealed the idea was approved by Saudi clerics. He said it would encourage 'improvement of sexual relationship between husband and wife' The shop will stock 'Islamically approved' adult items, it has emerged. It is being led by owner of Dutch Halal sex shop called El Asira, known for its sensual oils.
There are no Premier League clubs in the last eight of the Champions League this season. Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City were eliminated at the last 16 stage. Everton were dumped out of the Europa League in the previous round. Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone believes the failure of English clubs in Europe should kick the country's top-flight into gear. The Argentine believes Spain is still home to the two best teams in Europe.
Grayson Hand, who is battling leukemia, joins the Huskies with the help of Team IMPACT, an organization that matches children with life-threatening and chronic illness to college sports teams. Hand will have his own locker and can attend as many games and practices as he likes. The announcement was made with father Nate and mother Lauren at his side. Hand's sister, Sophie, 7, was named an honorary cheerleader.
Nikki and Kyle Kuchenbecker from Illinois went about perfecting a routine to the toe-tapping pop song, Classic by MKTO. Video footage shows them getting into the groove with an attentive audience watching on. The clip of them in action has been watched more than 900,000 times.
It's been a longtime tradition for the Conga to play during Memphis Grizzlies games with cartoon bongos appearing on the giant court TV screen. Spectators are often filmed attempting to play the imaginary drums but one competitor who continues to turn heads is mother-of-two, Malenda Meacham.
The 53-second video, posted on YouTube, features footage of the unnamed woman recording an incident involving multiple officers in South Gate on Sunday. About 25 seconds into the clip, the woman who had been attempting to speak to some of the officers is approached by a tall man strapped with a riffle who suddenly lunges at her. Following a brief struggle the man - later identified as a deputy U.S. Marshal - grabs her cell phone, throws it to the ground and then kicks it away in a fit of rage. The incident took place as officers from multiple agencies were responding to a report of a biker gang meeting at a local bar.
Footage shows the skater confidently sailing down a concrete slope in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, before he loses balance and falls headfirst. For a short moment he scrapes along the ground on his stomach and then rolls over several times. Finally he comes to a standstill and as he lies on his side, he clutches his head in apparent pain. The incident took place on April 1 on a sunny day in the morning.
FC United of Manchester win Evo-Stik Northern Premier title with 1-0 win over Stourbidge. The club were set up in protest at the Glazer family's takeover of Manchester United. It is the club's fourth promotion in their short history. The Rebels will move to a 5,000 capacity stadium of their own in May.
Manchester United are to hand trials to MK Dons teenagers Luke Tingey and Kyran Wiltshire. The pair will spend a few days at Carrington as coaches assess whether they can prove useful additions to United's squad. United are looking to bring in some talented younger players to boost squad numbers ahead of next season's UEFA U19 Youth League competition .
Diego Simeone is hoping to lead Atletico Madrid to a second successive Champions League final. Atletico face Real Madrid in the quarter-final of the competition on Wednesday . The Atleti boss was sent off for Argentina during the 1998 World Cup knock-out match against England in St Etienne. The Argentine says he loves playing against the English as they are 'so passionate, so aggressive, so committed'
Legendary Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has picked his Champions League dream team. The Italian has played with the likes of Andrea Pirlo, Paval Nedved and Lilian Thuram. Iker Casillas, Roberto Carlos, Paolo Maldini, Roberto Baggio, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo feature in Buffon's XI.
Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday. The two sides have met eight times since last season's Champions League final in Lisbon. Real have not won any of their last seven games against their city rivals. Diego Simeone's side have won four and drawn three of the previous eight months. Real's most humiliating result in their seven-game winless streak arrived at the Vicente Calderon on February 7 as Gareth Bale and Co suffered their heaviest defeat in over four years.
Steve McClaren's future at Derby County will be decided at the end of the season. The former England boss is expected to join Newcastle United in the summer. Paul Clement is a leading candidate to replace McClaren if he leaves Pride Park. The 42-year-old is currently a Real Madrid coach and works next to Carlo Ancelotti.
Joe Gomez is one of the most wanted young players in the country after his breakthrough season at Charlton. The 17-year-old defender is valued at £8m by the Championship side. City lost 3-1 to Chelsea in the first leg of the FA Youth Cup final on Monday. The Premier League side are determined to sign more young English players .
Patrice Evra says Sir Alex Ferguson told him he would be a great coach one day. The former Manchester United defender left the club on a free transfer in 2014. The 33-year-old says he got passed some of his coaching badges while at Old Trafford. Evra is now at Juventus but says he wants to get his coaching diploma .
Bianca Westwood, Rob Lee and Clare Balding among those showing their support on social media. Football Shirt Friday is in memory of 1966 World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore. Moore died from bowel and liver cancer on February 4, 1993, at the age of 51 .
Martina Hingis will play her first singles match since 2007 on Saturday. The 34-year-old will face Agnieszka Radwanksa in the Fed Cup for Switzerland against Poland. The Swiss won all five of her Grand Slam titles by the age of 18 and was ranked No 1 in the world for 209 weeks - the fourth all-time behind Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. She was banned for two years in January 2008 after failing a doping test.
The FA Cup was on show at Alton Towers ahead of this weekend's FA Cup semi-final clashes. The famous trophy was accompanied by an Arsenal fan and Reading supporter. Arsenal face Reading in the semi-finals at Wembley on Saturday. The Gunners beat Hull City 3-2 in last year's final to end a nine-year trophy drought. Reading have never won the FA Cup and have never reached the last four.
Wellington Silva signed for Arsenal in January 2011 for a fee of £3.5million from Fluminese. The Brazilian has not been able to play for the club without a work permit. The 22-year-old posted a picture of his Spanish passport on Twitter on Tuesday. He can now link-up with Arsenal for pre-season and the 2015-16 campaign. The winger can play as a winger or second striker, boosting Arsenal's attacking options.
Mario Mandzukic was involved in bust-ups with Sergio Ramos and Dani Carvajal during the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid at the Vicente Calderon on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old committed seven fouls, compared to 11 by Real Madrid, and it was more than any player has managed in a Champions League game against the winners of La Decima before. The Croatia international had zero shots on or off target, completed just 18 passes over 90 minutes, and lacked the pace and darting runs Costa delivers.
Jan Oblak has made Atletico Madrid fans forget about Thibaut Courtois and David De Gea. The 22-year-old Slovenian has been the club's best player so far this season. Atletico have not allowed a team to get six shots on target in one half of football all season but he stopped all of them. He cost €16million (£11.5m) and that is a La Liga record for a goalkeeper . He was already Slovenia's number one when he left Benfica in the summer.
Wilfried Zaha has been in fine form since making his move to Crystal Palace permanent. The 22-year-old has scored twice for the Eagles since joining the south London outfit. Zaha posted a photo on Instagram of him undergoing close-up shots for FIFA 16. The video game series is expected to be the best yet with the latest installment .
Javier Hernandez is set to start up front for Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. The 26-year-old is on a season-long loan from Manchester United and is expected to start. Karim Benzema missed Real Madrid's 3-1 win against Malaga with a knee injury. Hernandez has scored two goals and created an assist in his last two appearances for Real. Barcelona take a 3-0 lead over Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League quarter-final second leg on Tuesday night .
Jurgen Klopp announced on Wednesday that he will be leaving Borussia Dortmund in the summer. The German coach has been linked with a number of leading clubs around Europe. Arsene Wenger branded the 'circus' around Klopp's decision as 'ridiculous' . The Arsenal boss refused to add to the speculation over whether Klopp's next assignment will be in the Barclays Premier League .
Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer insists the club must make plans to cope without the likes of Philipp Lahm and Xabi Alonso. The 47-year-old was speaking to BT Sport pundit Owen Hargreaves in an interview before Bayern's Champions League defeat at Porto . Sammer said: 'There will be a new generation, not now and not tomorrow but Bayern need to be conscious' .
Ivan Novoseltsev proposed to girlfriend Katerina Keyru after FC Rostov's 1-0 win against Torpedo Moscow on Monday night. The 23-year-old got down on one knee at the Olimp-2 stadium to ask his girlfriend to marry him. His team-mates watched on and a camera was in place to capture the moment on film .
Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt have sacked Brazilian coach Ze Maria for the second time in a week. The former Brazil defender was fired on Wednesday after a poor run, only to be reinstated the next day. The 41-year-old former Inter Milan and Parma right back was sacked again after Ceahlau were beaten 2-0 by mid-table FC Botosani on Saturday.
Benik Afobe says he feels 'unstoppable' as he bids to become the country's top scorer this season. The Wolves striker has scored 31 times for MK Dons and Wolves - just one ahead of Harry Kane. The 22-year-old has scored 12 goals since joining Wolves from Arsenal on a permanent deal. The Molineux hitman is expected to make his 50th appearance of the season on Saturday.
Jesper Blomqvist was a crucial player in Manchester United's treble winning season of 1998-99. The Swede played 67 minutes in the Champions League final win over Bayern Munich in Barcelona. The 41-year-old now helps his brother lecture people on how to handle setbacks using his previous experiences. He was one of few players Sir Alex Ferguson had to try more than once to convince to move to United .
Paranormal investigator Jayne Harris, based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, said she has received an influx of messages from people describing chest pains, nausea and crippling headaches after viewing photos and videos of Peggy. Some reported flashing visions of 'mental institutions and treatment bordering on abuse' and overwhelming feelings of anxiety. One woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, even suffered an alleged heart attack after watching a video of Mrs Harris and Peggy in a car together on March 16.
Barcelona host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday night. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will take centre stage for PSG after being suspended for the first leg. The Swede was sent off in the previous round against Chelsea and was therefore suspended for first leg against Barca . The 33-year-old is past caring what other people think of him and will walk down the tunnel convinced in his own mind that Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez will be in awe.
The 90-second clip was filmed by a witness in an indoor area restricted to workers at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. It shows two male employees in blue uniforms recklessly hurling large suitcases onto the belt and against a wall as they unload a truck. The men throw the bags with such force that they land with a heavy thud or hit a green barrier against the wall.
£420,000 piano has been hand decorated with half a million Swarovski crystals. Created by Goldfinch, a Cambridge-based piano maker, for an 'influential Sheikh' in Doha, Qatar. Each crystal was applied by hand with artist Lauren Baker, who has an obsession with crystals .
The 37-year-old presented tennis ace Novak Djokovic with Sportsman of the Year award. Presentation took place during the Laureus World Sports Awards in Monte Carlo. Charlene, 37, is a former Olympic swimmer and mother to four-month-old twins Gabriella and Jacques.
Vivid Sydney festival will feature over 60 light installations and 140 artists. The festival will run from May 22 to June 8 from 6pm-midnight each night. Exhibits will be on display in the CBD, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Pyrmont and Martin Place. The city's first ever interactive skyscraper illumination can be controlled by visitors .
Anyone trying to access bank's page for Young Entrepreneur Awards was greeted by images of women. The porn site took over the address after the awards were scrapped in 2011. HSBC yesterday removed hyperlink from its main website after realising its embarrassing mistake. Spokesman denied the bank had any associations with the external site and apologised.
Lihi Yona filmed the black pup enthusiastically jumping around in time to the squirts of water. His bemused owner can be seen standing at the sidelines holding on to the pup's leash. Other bystanders are heard laughing in the background as they watch the animal in action .
Roger Lohse, a reporter with Miami-area station WPLG, was reporting on an 800-acre blaze. His cameraman pointed out something behind him, and he went to investigate. Footage showed firefighters plucking a kitten from the edges of the smoldering fire. Firefighters said it had been hiding in an empty Modelo beer box.
A hoax video showing a wave rider surfing in front of the Sydney's Opera House has gone viral for the second time. The video was uploaded to Twitter on Tuesday morning by popular Sydney radio duo Fitzy and Wippa. It was originally posted by Sydneysider Darren Johnson following strong storms and tandem heavy swells in June 2012. The posting of the video comes in the wake of heavy storms which battered Sydney overnight.
Taylor Lynn Fast, 21, told police in Festus, Missouri, that 17-month-old Layla was bruised and unresponsive because of a spider bite. Fast allegedly said she had not realized her child was dead until police were called on Sunday. Layla had severe injuries to her face and neck, and was bruised all over. Police compared her wounds to those of a car crash victim, and said she was victim to the worst child abuse they had ever seen.
The video will play during the 47 seconds it will take visitors to reach the 102nd floor observatory. At the start of the ascent, the film shows the city as an expanse of wild vegetation and marshes before it was settled by the Dutch in the 1600s. Houses, churches, markets and bustling ports begin cropping up across Lower Manhattan as the Europeans make the city their home. But it's throughout the 20th century when the skyline begins to change most dramatically, with scores of skyscrapers emerging.
Former England footballer is selling his £6.75million penthouse in exclusive Chelsea neighbourhood. He bought it in 2011 for £4.25million after staging a sit-in at estate agents to secure it for his family. Campbell has also owned Grade II-listed Hallington Hall, an 18th Century mansion in Northumberland.
Four Royal Navy sailors charged with the gang rape of a young woman must stay in Nova Scotia until they have been tried. Bail was set at over £2,000 for each of them but they also agreed to surrender their passports and live at the nearby Stadacona naval base in Halifax. In a deal agreed with the British government, they will also continue to work for the Royal Navy and draw their current pay.
Giorgio Armani, 80, has made a name for himself dressing A-listers of all shapes and sizes. In an interview, he said he disapproved of women with breast enlargements and men who work out too much. The designer also condemned men who 'dress homosexual' in the interview. He said: 'I don't like muscle boy. Not too much gym!'
Video footage shows Corporal James Bass of North Carolina sneaking up behind his son Joshua while he strikes a formal pose in front of a scenic backdrop. Then, as the photographer shows the third-grader the finished photo he took, he spots his father pulling a goofy jazz hands pose in the background and turns around to see him standing there. 'Daddy!' Joshua exclaims, as he runs towards his father and gives him a big hug.
Zinedine Zidane is confident Paris Saint-Germain can beat Barcelona on Tuesday night. PSG lost 3-1 at home to Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. The French champions must score three goals to progress to the semi-finals. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marco Verratti return from suspension for PSG .
Porto host Bayern Munich in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. The Portuguese side lead 3-1 from the first leg after two goals from Ricardo Quaresma. Julen Lopetegui's side are unbeaten in the competition so far this season. Bayern are without several big names including Arjen Robben and David Alaba .
Bonne was rescued from Puerto Rico and is a Sato, which means mixed breed or street dog. Due to extreme poverty, the streets of Puerto Rico are overwrought with thousands of abandoned dogs. Luckily for Bonnie she's no longer one of them, she'll have food on her plate, and she won't have to eat alone ever again.
The black bears were spotted in the Government Hill area of Anchorage several days in a row, nosing through overturned receptacles and putting the neighborhood on alert. Residents were warned to keep their distance and make sure pets stayed on a leash in light of the hungry predators. Alaska's Department of Fish and Game ruled Thursday that killing the family was the only option as once they develop a taste for trash they are likely to return even if moved.
Jay Hart, 24, could be heard laughing on the mobile phone footage as he was caught romping with the mystery blonde in his club T-shirt with his tracksuit bottoms around his legs. He was dismissed after the sex clip of his tryst at Mossley AFC in Tameside was shared on social media. The 73rd minute substitute for Clitheroe FC, in Lancashire, today admitted he had no idea who the woman was and reached out to Wayne Rooney on Twitter for advice. He has now begged for his 25-year-old girlfriend Bryony Hibbert's forgiveness.
England are the most successful team in the history of the Victory Shield. Wales are the current holders of the tournament. The Football Association have decided to withdraw from the competition. Gareth Southgate says player development is the key reason behind the decision. The FA say the move 'ensures consistency with a key element of the England DNA' .
Salford City clinched the Evo-Stik League First Division North title on 92 points. Title rivals Darlington 1883 could only draw 1-1 with Warrington Town. The Manchester-based club won the title without having to kick a ball. The Class of '92 bought into the club last year and their investments have worked wonders .
Southend United beat Bury 1-0 on Tuesday night to move into fourth place in League One. A David Worrall free-kick in the 74th minute gave Phil Brown's side the win. The Shrimpers are now just behind Wycombe on goal difference from third-placed Wycombe. Bury had started the night a point ahead of Southend after winning at Portsmouth.
MK Dons beat Doncaster 3-0 to stay within a point of the automatic promotion places with two games to play. Preston remain in pole position to join Bristol City in the Championship next season after a 3-1 win at Notts County. MK Dons boss Karl Robinson hailed the patience of his team as they beat Doncasters. Preston and the Dons need to win their last two to have any chance of gatecrashing top two.
Luke Bryant, 25, was sat with Southampton fans when he ran onto the sidelines of the pitch. Arsenal were losing 2-0 to Southampton at St Mary's stadium on New Year's Day. Bryant admitted 'going onto an area adjacent to a playing area' of the Football Act 1991. The father-of-two said in court that he was frustrated with his club and 'just wanted his voice heard' Bryant was placed under a banning order for three years and fined £500.
Liverpool lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday. Kolo Toure admits Steven Gerrard was 'sad' but also felt sorry for the club's fans. The former Ivory Coast international said the team was probably more disappointed at not being able to deliver a trophy for the fans. Gerrard will leave the club at the end of the season for LA Galaxy .
Didier Drogba has withdrawn from Monday's 'Match against Poverty' after picking up an ankle injury. The Ivorian centre forward played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea's last two games. Diego Costa and Loic Remy both missed Saturday's 1-0 win over Manchester United. The Blues host Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon .
Graeme McDowell believes Jordan Spieth may not be the only rival Rory McIlroy has to face as he looks to complete the career grand slam and add more majors to his collection. 'Jordan and Rory are very difficult to compare because they are so different,' says McDowell. 'We see a guy coming around who is average build, average size, hits it average distance. He's not short but he's not the longest player on the planet,' he adds.
Justin Rose finished second at the Masters despite carding 14-under-par for the tournament. The Englishman had missed the cut in three of his previous five tournaments on the PGA Tour. Rose wants to follow the lead of Rory McIlroy, who had a relentless winning streak in the summer of 2014.
Caroline Wozniacki made her Roland Garros senior debut as a 17-year-old in 2007. The Dane has never won a grand slam title but has reached the US Open final twice. The former world No 1 shared a video of one of her first on court interviews as a youngster. The Danish star signed off the clip by saying: 'See you at RolandGarros' . She will be hoping to go further than the quarter-final best she managed in 2010.
Will Stevens has been using the world-class facilities at St George's Park to help him climb the Formula One ladder. The Manor driver has access to an exercise bike, treadmill and rowing machine, located in the altitude chamber. The 23-year-old was a regular visitor last year as he looked to step up his fitness in preparation for a F1 drive.
Jockey Andrea Atzeni will ride Terror in Wednesday’s Landwades Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket. Terror finished fourth in the Group One Cheveley Park Stakes over six furlongs at the Rowley Mile last September. The 1,000 Guineas hope is one of six out of the nine entries to hold an engagement in the Guineas. Frankie Dettori, who will ride Osaila, has been unveiled as Newmarket's ambassador for 2015 .
Many Clouds won the Grand National at Lambourn on Saturday with 11st 9lb on his back. Leighton Aspell’s mount carried the biggest weight to victory on Saturday since Red Rum won his second National in 1974 at under 12st. Many Clouds owner Trevor Hemmings flew in by helicopter from his Isle Of Man home for the parade . The horse's trainer Oliver Sherwood has also floated the possibility of a rematch with Cheltenham Gold Cup conqueror Coneygree in the Hennessy Gold Cup.
Ruby Walsh is renowned as one of the greatest jockeys of all time. The two-time Grand National winner warned the field to go wide at the Canal Turn as vets tended to the stricken Balthazar King. Walsh's mount Ballycasey was able to walk away from his fall, as was Walsh's horse.
Many Clouds won the Grand National for trainer Oliver Sherwood and last year's winning jockey Leighton Aspell. Many Clouds passed the line one-and-three-quarter lengths in front of Tom George-trained 33-1 shot Saint Are, with 40-1 chance Monbeg Dude running a massive race in third for his trainer Michael Scudamore and his trio of former international rugby-playing owners Mike Tindall, James Simpson- Daniel and Nicky Robinson. McCoy will now end his career at Sandown on April 25.
Saracens host Clermont at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in the French Top 14 semi-final on Saturday . Saracens beat the Top 14 side 24-16 in last year's final at Twickenham . The game will be played at a 'neutral' venue, but it will still feel like a home game for the French side . Wesley Fofana, Brad Barritt, Julien Bonnaire, Billy Vunipola, Brock James, Charlie Hodgson, Jacques Burger, Nick Abendanon, Marcel Michelin, Noa Nakaitaci, Naipolioni Nalaga, Fritz Lee and Brock James are
London Welsh are set to return to the Championship next season after finishing bottom of the Aviva Premiership. The 33-year-old joined the Exiles last year after playing for Bath, Gloucester, Racing Metro, Grenoble and the Scarlets. Barkley won 23 Test caps for England, the last of which was against New Zealand in 2008.
Brian O'Driscoll believes huge investment is needed to turn English clubs back into a European force. Saracens are the only English side in this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals. The Irish legend says it's a money issue for English sides and they need Roman Abramovich style investment. But he admits scrapping the salary cap would be dangerous.
Ulster and Ireland prop Declan Fitzpatrick has been forced to retire on medical grounds. The 31-year-old has suffered multiple concussions in recent seasons . Fitzpatrick won seven caps for Ireland and made 98 Ulster appearances . The prop said it was a 'huge honour to have represented my country' .
Marcelo Bosch has signed a contract extension at Saracens until 2018. The 31-year-old was the hero of Sarries' Champions Cup quarter-final win over Racing Metro. Bosch kicked a last-minute penalty to secure a 12-11 win in Paris 11 days ago. Sarries director Mark McCall said: 'His hunger and determination to improve is second to none' .
Christian Wade did not attend the Matt Hampson Foundation event in Birmingham on Tuesday night. The event was named after the paralysed former Leicester Tigers prop Hampson. Danny Cipriani, Shaun Edwards and Mark Cueto were among the stars at the 'Beers with the Boys' night. Goode tweeted: 'Bad values from @ChristianWade3 agreeing to come to a charity event for @Hambofoundation then saying he’s too tired, poor culture & no trust'
Clermont Auvergne face Saracens in the Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday. Jonathan Davies says Clermont are relishing the prospect of facing Northampton. The French side thrashed the English champions 37-5 in the last-eight tie at the Stade Marcel-Michelin. Davies says the plan is to replicate the Northampton display .
Jeff Williams has agreed a deal to join Aviva Premiership side Bath at the end of the season. The 26-year-old has scored 36 tries on the World Series circuit. Williams helped England win the Tokyo Sevens earlier this month. He previously played for the Hamiltons club in Cape Town and also in France.
The SRU have clinched the biggest shirt sponsorship deal in their history after agreeing a £3.6million contract over three years with BT. Sportsmail exclusively revealed last year that BT had agreed to pay £20m over four years for the naming rights of Murrayfield — and that the telecommunications giant would follow that up with a deal to have their trademarks on the famous dark blue jersey. Now that has come to fruition and, come the summer, they will take over from ousted backers RBS.
Ankit Keshri died after suffering a cardiac arrest following an on-field injury. The 20-year-old was playing as a substitute fielder in a senior one-day match in Kolkata. Sachin Tendulkar has paid tribute to the 'promising' Indian cricketer. The right-hander was captain of the Bengal Under-19 team.
Ian Bell says he never expected England to win the series in the West Indies without a struggle. West Indies hung on for a draw on an unresponsive pitch in Antigua last week . Bell scored a magnificent hundred in the first Test, but England failed to see out the win. The 33-year-old was full of praise for West Indies opener Jason Holder .
Lancashire's Liam Livingstone scored a reported world-record 350 for Nantwich Town in a National Club Championship match against Caldy on Sunday. The 21-year-old all-rounder plundered 34 fours and 27 sixes in his remarkable 138-ball innings. Lancashire believe the innings is the highest-ever individual score in a one-day match.
Nottinghamshire reached 393 for seven at stumps on the opening day of their LV= County Championship match against Yorkshire at Trent Bridge on Sunday. Alex Hales was unbeaten on 222 not out after scoring his first double hundred of his career. Hales scored his runs from 250 balls, with 37 fours and a six and shared in a third wicket stand of 171 with James Taylor, who scored 59. Steven Patterson, with two for 58 and Jack Brooks, two for 90, returned the leading figures for Yorkshire.
Liam Plunkett and Mark Wood impressed in the nets on Sunday ahead of the second Test . Moeen Ali has joined up with the England squad after missing the first Test in Antigua through injury . Steve Waugh has urged the ECB to end the ‘circus’ surrounding Kevin Pietersen’s potential England recall  .
Kevin Pietersen was making his first LV= County Championship appearance since June 2013. The Surrey batsman looked in good form before edging behind to Colin Ingram at first slip. Kumar Sangakkara made a hundred on Surrey debut batting at No 3 against Glamorgan. Surrey reached 363-3 on day one before Pietersen's departure .
Mark Selby beat Kurt Maflin 6-3 on day one of the Betfred World Championship in Sheffield. The 31-year-old from Leicester beat Ronnie O'Sullivan in last year's final to claim his maiden Crucible title. Selby is equipped with the form to be a repeat winner, having lifted the German Masters and China Open titles this year .
Caster Semenya reclaimed the South African 800-meter title on Saturday and said she's injury-free and looking to qualify for the World Championships. The former 800 world title-holder and 2012 Olympic silver medalist won in 2 minutes, 5.05 seconds in Stellenbosch, near Cape Town, making her move on the last corner and pulling away from the field through the final 50 meters. Her winning time was just over four seconds off the qualifying mark for the Worlds in Beijing.
Mark Selby will defend his World Snooker Championship title at the Crucible on Saturday. The world No 1 will face Kurt Maflin in the first round of the tournament in Sheffield. The 31-year-old lost 6-3 to Selby in the semi-final of the China Open earlier this month. Jimmy White has tipped Selby as one of his ‘three to watch’ at the tournament .
Michael Phelps claimed 100 metres butterfly victory at the Arena Pro Swim Series in Arizona. The 18-time Olympic gold-medallist won the race in Mesa with a time of 52.38 seconds. Phelps was suspended by USA Swimming for failing a drink-driving test last September. The 29-year-old will miss this summer's World Championships in Kazan, Russia.
Liam Phillips won the 2013 BMX world title and was the World Cup series champion in 2014. The 26-year-old from Burnham-on-Sea plans to use 2015 to experiment with tactics in a bid to arrive at the start gate in Rio full of confidence. Phillips leads a five-rider British team in the Manchester World Cup event this weekend .
Aaron Cook's application to switch allegiances to Moldova has been approved by the British Olympic Association. The 24-year-old applied for citizenship earlier this month after receiving funding from Moldovan billionaire Igor Iuzefovici and has already received his passport from the small eastern European state. British Olympic chief Bill Sweeney insists the association worked 'really hard' to keep Cook on board - but he was set on competing for Moldova.
Arsenal Under-21s lost 3-2 to Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on Monday night. Deyan Iliev was sent off for the Gunners after 15 minutes after a foul on Harry Chapman. Emmanuel Ledesma converted the resulting penalty to put Boro 2-0 ahead. Alex Iwobi equalised for Arsenal, but Boro hit back through Lewis Maloney and Yanic Wildschut. Daniel Crowley pulled one back for Arsenal on the hour mark, but it was too little too late .
Manchester United lost 1-0 to Chelsea in their Premier League clash on Saturday. Eden Hazard scored the only goal of the game as Louis van Gaal's side lost their six-match winning run. Juan Mata returned to Stamford Bridge for the first time since leaving the club in January last year. The Spaniard says he was 'angry' about the defeat but proud of his side's performance .
Tony Pulis has never managed to guide a team into the top half of the Premier League. The West Brom boss has never finished higher than 11th in his seven seasons in the top flight . The 57-year-old will be given a hero's welcome when he returns to Crystal Palace on Saturday . But Pulis must wonder if he'll ever be successful at the right end of the league .
Hull face Southampton on Saturday without a win in five games in the Premier League. Tigers boss Steve Bruce admits his side need to pull off 'crazy results' to avoid relegation. Tigers are just two points above the bottom three after wins over QPR and Leicester. Bruce's biggest selection dilemma is whether to keep faith in goalkeeper Allan McGregor .
Leicester beat Swansea 2-0 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday to move up to 17th in the Premier League. The Foxes have now won three Premier League games in a row for the first time since May 2000. Nigel Pearson's side have scored two or more goals in a fourth consecutive top-flight match. Esteban Cambiasso will surely be named Leicester’s player of the season come what may. Kasper Schmeichel has returned at peak form for this crucial period.
Thousands of Newcastle fans boycotted the club's last game, a 3-1 defeat at home to Spurs on Sunday. Mark Jensen, editor of online fanzine www.themag.co.uk, fears longer-term consequences. He said: 'I feel sorry for young people, what they are watching now and this lack of ambition' . The official attendance of 47,427 is understood to include many season ticket holders who did not attend.
Alan Pardew's five-game winning run was crucial to Newcastle's season. The Magpies would only be on 20 points without those five wins if not for the run . Newcastle are currently joint bottom of the Premier League with Burnley on 35 points . The 35 points on which they currently reside will probably be enough to renew their top-flight status .
Yannick Bolasie scored a hat-trick as Crystal Palace thrashed Sunderland 4-0 at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Glenn Murray opened the scoring in the 48th minute with a stunning effort from the edge of the box. The winger doubled the Eagles' lead in the 51st minute before completing his treble in the 62nd minute. Connor Wickham pulled one back for the Black Cats in the 89th minute but Palace held on for all four points .
Sam Allardyce is out of contract at the end of the season and could leave West Ham. Garry Monk has been touted as a potential replacement for the Hammers boss. The Swansea boss insists the perfect man is already in place at Upton Park. Monk has led the Swans to a record-equalling 47 Premier League points with six games left .
Dele Alli was crowned the Football League Young Player of the Year on Sunday night. The MK Dons midfielder signed for Tottenham for £5million in January. The 19-year-old was immediately loaned back to his boyhood club on a season-long loan. Alli has been key to Karl Robinson's side, scoring 16 goals in 41 appearances .
Ryan Hardie scored a brace on his full debut as Rangers beat Dumbarton 3-1 on Saturday. The 18-year-old had made just four substitute appearances before facing the Sons. Mark Wilson opened the scoring for the Sons after just two minutes at the Dumbarton Stadium . Haris Vuckic added a spectacular third and Rangers eased to victory.
Stuart McCall is relaxed about the prospect of Rangers finishing third in the Championship. The Gers currently lead the way in the race for second spot in the Scottish Championship. McCall's side face Dumbarton on Saturday as they look to hold on to second spot . Rangers lost 3-0 to Queens and 1-1 to Livingston in their last two games .
Dave King must convince the SFA he is a 'fit and proper' person to be chairman of Rangers. The South Africa-based businessman ousted the previous directors last month. King has delayed the process of nominating himself as chairman until he can persuade the governing body's Professional Game Board that 41 convictions under South African tax law are not a breach of SFA regulations. Rangers want SFA clearance for King before commencing with a cash-raising rights issue for existing shareholders.
Liverpool will miss out on Champions League qualification unless one of the top four falter in the final six Premier League games of the season. Brendan Rodgers needs to reinforce his squad, and Sportsmail assesses Liverpool's chances of landing five of their main targets. Danny Ings, James Milner, Petr Cech, Memphis Depay, Asier Illarramendi, Petr Neto, Divock Origi and Mario Balotelli are all targets for Brendan Rodgers.
FC United of Manchester's new 5,000-capacity stadium Broadhurst Park is nearing completion. The ground cost the democratic club a whopping £6.5m and will host Benfica on May 29. Broadhurst is a far cry from the glitz and glamour of Old Trafford, seven miles away. It is a ground for the fans, paid for by the fans and a symbol that there is another way.
Tehsin Nayani spent six years as spokesman for the Glazer family. He has written a book, 'The Glazer Gatekeeper', revealing their side of the story. Nayani reveals that the family were 'completely unruffled' by the mass protests that greeted their arrival at Old Trafford in 2004. The Glazers were huge fans of Sir Alex Ferguson and never considered sacking him. The family were always in it for the long haul and wanted United to overtake Chelsea.
Barcelona want limited departures from the first team this summer because they can’t sign players until January. They also want to blood young players from their B-team out on loan at higher leagues. At Real Madrid the need for a clear-out could make the exodus bigger than in most other seasons. Martin Odegaard will need a loan club to gain experience next season. Pedro could be on his way out of Barcelona after falling down the pecking order since Luis Suarez's arrival. Iker Casillas doesn't want to leave but if Real Madrid sign David de Gea he may be more tempted .
Arsenal beat Reading 2-1 in extra-time to reach the FA Cup final for the second consecutive season. Wojciech Szczesny was joined at his London home by family and friends as well as one of his favourite rock bands, 'Lemon', who delivered a private performance. The Poland international, now 25, was treated to a lovely birthday surprise by his singer-songwriter girlfriend Mariana Luczenko.
John Carver says he has the hardest job in football as head coach of Newcastle United. The 50-year-old has found himself the target of angry fans who are disillusioned with Mike Ashley's running of the club. Thousands of supporters are planning to boycott Sunday's match against Tottenham Hotspur. Carver has urged the fans to get behind the squad ahead of the match .
Sam Allardyce has warned Aaron Cresswell that the grass isn't always greener at West Ham. The Hammers full back has been linked with a move to Manchester City this summer. The 25-year-old has had a fine debut season in the Premier League for the Hammers. But the former Sunderland boss says Jack Rodwell and Scott Sinclair are examples of players who have struggled at the Etihad Stadium.
Johann Gudmundsson scored his 10th goal of the season in the first half to earn Charlton a point. Ross McCormack had given Fulham the lead after eight minutes at The Valley. Fulham now sit 20th in the Championship, eight points clear of fellow London rivals Millwall .
Mauricio Pochettino believes Harry Kane and Ryan Mason have not been able to show the same level of consistency since returning from England duty. The Tottenham boss believes the pair have been affected by the call-up. Kane has been one of the stars of the Premier League, scoring 29 goals in all competitions this season. The England forward has been nominated for both PFA Player of the Year and PFA Young player of the year.
Juventus beat Monaco 1-0 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday night. The Old Lady's starting line-up had an average age of 30 years and 64 days. Gianluigi Buffon (37), Giorgio Chiellini (30), Stefan Lichtsteiner (31), Patrice Evra (33), Andrea Pirlo (35), Carlos Tevez (31) and Arturo Vidal (57) all started the match at the Juventus Stadium. Inter Milan hold the record for fielding the Champions League's oldest side at 31y 331d. Portsmouth's XI which faced Spurs in March 2007 is the oldest side to have been fielded in
Ashley Young is finally feeling like a senior member of the Manchester United squad. The 29-year-old moved to Old Trafford in June 2011 from Aston Villa. Young says it took time for him to come into his own at the club but believes that is only natural. The winger feels he and Wayne Rooney have had to share the responsibility with captain Wayne Rooney following the departures of Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra.
Amir Khan has admitted he does not know who he will fight on May 30, despite announcing Chris Algieri as his opponent last week. Khan has been criticised on social media after rejecting a £5million pay day against Kell Brook at Wembley on June 13. Reports in America suggested television network Showtime were not interested in showing a fight between him and Algiersi. Khan also insisted he can't fight Brook in June because of Ramadan .
Manny Pacquiao takes to Instagram to show off his ripped torso ahead of his fight against Floyd Mayweather. The 36-year-old posts snap of himself tensing his upper torso while posing in a boxing ring. The Filipino boxer meets Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2. Mayweather has admitted he has fallen out of love with boxing and will have just one more fight after his bout withPacquiao.
Newcastle keeper Tim Krul congratulated Jermain Defoe on his goal at half-time against Sunderland. Sportsmail's Jamie Carragher and Danny Murphy have criticised Krul for his actions . The Newcastle goalkeeper's gesture was criticised by many on social media. The Sunderland striker scored a stunning volley to give the Black Cats a 1-0 win. Krul was criticised for congratulating Defoe after the goal, but it was not a problem.
Milos Raonic called a trainer after dropping serve for the second time to trail 5-2 in the first set. Tomas Berdych will face either Grigor Dimitrov or Gael Monfils in the semi-finals. Rafael Nadal will play David Ferrer, and Novak Djokovic will face Marin Cilic .
Rafael Nadal beat John Isner 7-6 (8/6) 4-6 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters. Roger Federer was knocked out of the competition by Gael Monfils in straight sets. Novak Djokovic beat Andreas Haider-Maurer 6-4 6-0 to set up clash with Marin Cilic. David Ferrer beat Gilles Simon 6-2 6-7 (3/7) 6-1 and Tomas Berdych beat Roberto Bautista Agut.
Grigor Dimitrov beat Stan Wawrinka 6-1, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters. The Bulgarian will face Gael Monfils in the last eight of the tournament. The Swiss No 2 looked listless and disinterested as he was beaten by the Bulgarian. WawRinka made 41 unforced errors in the match and failed to win a single game.
Enner Valencia has scored five goals for West Ham this season but has been used as a winger. The Ecuadorian has only scored one goal in the Premier League since the turn of the year. Patrick Bamford has scored 17 league goals for Middlesbrough this season. Chelsea have offered the 21-year-old a new contract but he will go out on loan again.
Patrick Bamford scored his 19th goal of the season in Middlesbrough's 2-1 win over Wolves on Tuesday. The 21-year-old has been prolific in his loan spells at Boro, Derby and MK Dons. Chelsea have opened talks with the striker over a new deal, which would see his wages rise from his current £7,500-a-week deal. Bamford is one of 26 Chelsea players out on loan from Stamford Bridge this season. The youngster has impressed Jose Mourinho with his attitude and development.
Wojciech Szczesny will start in goal for Arsenal against Reading in the FA Cup semi-final. The Polish international has lost his place to David Ospina after a number of errors this season. The Colombian has won 11 out of 12 Premier League games since the Polish international was deposed as No 1. The Gunners face Reading at Wembley on Saturday.
Steve Clarke insists his Reading side must be 'perfect' to have any chance of beating Arsenal. The Royals face the Gunners in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday. The 51-year-old has never beaten Arsene Wenger as a manager. Clarke has challenged his players to make history by getting to the final .
Reading face Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday. Steve Clarke wants the scheduling of matches in England to improve. The Royals had to play Bradford in the last round on a Monday when they had played a Championship match two days previously. Chelsea vs Manchester United will be televised at the same time as the semi-finals.
Jessica Ennis-Hill, Mo Farah and Greg Rutherford will compete at the Sainsbury's Anniversary Games. The three-day extravaganza will take place at the Olympic Stadium on July 24-26 . The event includes the world’s only two-day Diamond League meeting from July 24 to 26 . Tickets are now on sale to the general public at britishathletics.org.uk.
Adrian Heath is manager of the newest MLS team Orlando City. The former Everton and Manchester City midfielder has been in the league for eight years. The 53-year-old believes the MLS will be the world's 'third or fourth biggest league' in ten years. Kaka has the highest salary in MLS history and is the club's marquee signing . Heath hopes to rival David Beckham's troubled Miami project .
NBC have more than doubled US interest in England’s elite division in the past two years. In 2012-13, some 13 million different Americans watched at least one top-flight English game live. Last season that was 32 million — or more than one in 10 people in the US. NBC transported their entire Premier League production from their HQ in Stamford, Connecticut, to England for this weekend's round of matches .
Manchester City trained at their Etihad Campus base on Wednesday ahead of West Ham clash. Sergio Aguero was back to his menacing best as he took part in shooting practice. Yaya Toure and Samir Nasri are reportedly two players who could leave the club in the summer. City currently sit fourth in the Premier League with seven games remaining. Manuel Pellegrini's side are four points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool.
David Villa spent a year at Vicente Calderon last season before joining New York City FC. The 33-year-old is enjoying life in the Big Apple and has been named club captain. New York posted a photo of Villa cheering on former club Atletico Madrid on their Instagram account. Real Madrid drew 0-0 with Atletico in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Eight of United’s first-team squad and six from City are from Spain or Spanish-speaking countries. David de Gea, Victor Valdes, Juan Mata, Ander Herrera, Marcos Rojo, Angel di Maria, Willy Caballero, Pablo Zabaleta, Martin Demichelis, Sergio Aguero (all Argentina), Jesus Navas and David Silva (both Spain) at City. Nine English-speakers are expected to be in the two sides’ respective 18-man squads including England internationals Phil Jones, Michael Carrick, Ashley Young, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, James Milner and Frank Lampard .
UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey visited Manny Pacquiao's Los Angeles training camp. The 28-year-old said she was 'truly honoured to meet such a humble and genuine person' Pacman posted an image of the pair expressing his gratitude to the Fast and Furious 7 star on his Twitter page. The Filipino is preparing for his May 2 megafight against Floyd Mayweather.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will fight in Las Vegas on May 2. The American holds an open workout for the media on Tuesday night. The session will be streamed live across the world and you can watch it here from 12am UK (7pm EDT) .
Manny Pacquiao will be put through his paces at the iconic Wild Card gym in Los Angeles this evening. The Filipino icon will be under the watchful eye of trainer Freddie Roach. Floyd Mayweather Jnr was almost two hours late for his workout at the gym .
Manny Pacquiao has shown off his musical talent by directing and performing in a music video. The 36-year-old is joined by several of his compatriots as he sings and performs in 'I'm fighting for Filipinos' The Filipino boxer will be hoping he is in the mood to sing after his highly-anticipated showdown with Floyd Mayweather on May 2.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will fight in Las Vegas on May 2. The fight is expected to draw revenue of around $400m (£273m) with both fighters picking up huge pay days. The referee of the eagerly-awaited contest will net $10,000 with Kenny Bayless and Tony Weeks both frontrunners. Mayweather recently revealed he is within three pounds of the welterweight limit.
Floyd Mayweather rang his car dealer at 3am to order a £1.5million Bugatti to be delivered in 12 hours. The super-car was delivered just 11 hours later, and was added to his collection of impressive motors. Obi Okele, the owner of Fusion Luxury Motors, was given the task of getting Mayweather the Bugatti. Mayweather's mega-fight with Manny Pacquiao is just three weeks away.
Floyd Mayweather is down to within three-and-a-half pounds of the welterweight limit ahead of mega-fight. Mayweather's chef reveals he gets a lot of his energy from eating sweets like Twizzlers on 'snack day' 'Chef Q' fills two shopping trolleys and spends $321.43 (around £220) on the star's sweet selection.
Theo Walcott has just over 12 months left on his current £90,000-a-week deal at Arsenal. The 26-year-old has attracted interest from Liverpool and Manchester City. The England winger is scheduled to sit down with Gunners chiefs over the next two weeks. Walcott is looking for assurances over his role in Arsene Wenger's squad .
Atletico Madrid know how to replace stars, from David De Gea to Thibaut Courtois, to Jan Oblak. The secret of their success is often exactly that – a secret. No club has used the third-party ownership lenience in Spain more to its advantage than Atletico Madrid. Jorge Mendes has worked closely with the club and with its managing director Miguel Angel Gil Marin across the last five years. Koke is their brightest homegrown talent and he lined up in midfield against Real Madrid. Mario Suarez and Gabi also came through the first team after long spells away from the club.
Philipp Lahm was speaking to former Bayern Munich team-mate Owen Hargreaves as part of a special documentary 'Inside Bayern Munich with Owen H argreaves' which airs Saturday at 10pm on BT Sport 1. Lahm praised Pep Guardiola's tactical understanding of the game ahead of Bayern's Champions League quarter-final tie against Porto on Wednesday . The 31-year-old also spoke about the differences in approach between Guardiola and his predecessor, Jupp Heynckes, who masterminded a Bayern treble in 2013 .
Atletico Madrid drew 0-0 with Real Madrid at the Vicente Calderon on Tuesday night. Miranda has criticised Serbian referee Milorad Mazic's performance after the game. The Brazil defender said officials from 'lower leagues' should not be allowed to referee high-profile games. Mario Suarez has also blasted the performance of Mazic after being booked.
Real Madrid drew 0-0 with Atletico Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg at Vicente Calderon. Mario Mandzukic appeared to be elbowed and bitten by Real Madrid's Daniel Carvajal. Paul Scholes has criticised the Croatian striker for 'making a meal' of his second-half clashes. The former Manchester United midfielder says he was over-reacting to challenges. Scholes says Atletico have the upper hand going into the second leg at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid drew 0-0 with Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon on Tuesday night. Gareth Bale missed the best chance of the match early in the first half as Jan Oblak saved. Cristiano Ronaldo was confronted by a supporter at the end of the game. Both Bale and Ronaldo scored in extra-time in the Champions League final in Lisbon .
Real Madrid drew 0-0 with city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby on Tuesday. Jan Oblak put in an impressive display for Atletico, while Raphael Varane and Arda Turan impressed for Real. Barcelona face Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday . Arturo Vidal scored the only goal of the game as Juventus beat Monaco 1-0 .
Yannick Bolasie scored a hat-trick as Crystal Palace beat Sunderland 4-1 at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Tim Sherwood's Aston Villa beat Tottenham 1-0 at White Hart Lane to keep their Premier League hopes alive. Arsenal kept up their impressive recent form with a 1- 0 win over Burnley. Wilfried Zaha was a constant menace for Palace as they ran riot at Sunderland.
Wilfried Zaha signed for Manchester United in January 2013 for £10million from Crystal Palace. But the terms of the transfer saw him loaned back to the Eagles for the remainder of the season. The 22-year-old made just four appearances for United under David Moyes. Zaha says he felt 'worthless' during his two-year spell at Old Trafford. He was left on the bench as United crashed out of the Capital One Cup last year.
Eric Cantona has refuted claims he starred in a soft porn film, insisting You and the Night is a 'piece of art' The French film has a number of racy scenes, and at one point sees Cantona on his hands and knees in just his underwear. Cantona said: 'Porn? No, it's not porn. It's a piece of art. But love is sex also, you know? It's too beautiful' .
Eric Cantona believes Javier Pastore is the 'most creative' player in the world. The former Manchester United striker was speaking at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Shanghai. Cantona said he watched two games just to see Pastore playing and 'he has got something special' Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 51 goals in all competitions for Real Madrid this season. Lionel Messi has scored 45 goals for Barcelona, compared to Pastore's 45.
Eric Cantona was speaking at the Laureus Sports Awards in Shanghai on Tuesday. The former United legend believes Louis van Gaal is the right man for the job at Old Trafford. United beat Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Red Devils have won their last six Premier League games and sit third in the table. Cantona believes Van Gaal's philosophy is a perfect fit for Old Trafford .
Kieran Lee put Wednesday in front with a 36th minute header before Yann Kermorgant equalised for the Cherries. Simon Francis was sent off for Bournemouth with 20 minutes of the game remaining . Matt Ritchie scored the kind of goal that belongs in the Premier League to put the Owls in front . Chris Maguire scored an injury time penalty to salvage a draw for Sheffield Wednesday .
Bournemouth drew 2-2 with Sheffield Wednesday in their Championship clash at Dean Court. The Cherries looked on course for a return to the top of the Championship going into stoppage time. Yann Kermorgant and Matt Ritchie scored for Bournemouth before Chris Maguire equalised. But it was the failure of referee Paul Tierney not to give the hosts their 16th spot-kick of the campaign in the 65th minute for a foul on striker Callum Wilson that left Howe frustrated.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored 17 Ligue 1 goals for Paris Saint-Germain this season. Marco Verratti has heaped praise on his team-mate for his role off the pitch. Ibrahimovic is available for PSG's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Barcelona. The 33-year-old striker was suspended for the club's first leg last week .
Porto beat Bayern Munich 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final first leg. The Portuguese side are unbeaten in the Champions League this season. Only Lionel Messi (12) Cristiano Ronaldo (11) and Luiz Adriano (9) have been involved in more Champions League goals this season . Julen Lopetegui has assembled an exciting team, a squad based around technical ability and a high-pressing game. Yacine Brahimi has been a shining light for Porto, netting a hat-trick against Basle last week.
Gonzalo Higuain gave Napoli the lead with a smart finish via the outside of his foot after 15 minutes. Slovakian Hamsik doubled the visitors lead midway through the first half to put them firmly in control. Substitute Manolo Gabbiadini made it 3-0 just moments after coming on as a second-half substitute. Nicklas Bendtner pulled a goal back for the hosts with a header in the 80th minute .
Petr Cech has fallen behind Thibaut Courtois in Jose Mourinho's pecking order at Chelsea. The 32-year-old posted a YouTube cover of 'Magnificent' by U2 on his YouTube channel. Cech is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer with Arsenal and Liverpool linked. The Czech Republic international has won three league titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League at Chelsea since joining in 2004.
Jurgen Klopp has won two Bundesliga titles, the German Cup and reached the Champions League final at Wembley in his seven years in charge of Borussia Dortmund. He was emotional during the press conference as he couldn't resist showing his sadness. But Klopp also had moments where he laughed along with his boss, sporting director Michael Zorc. Klopp has elevated himself into the realms of the cult manager like Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho.
Tyre changer Todd Phillips, a front-outside tire changer for Dayle Coyne Racing, was injured when he was struck by the car of Francesco Dracone, who had come in on Lap 25 for tyres and fuel. Dracone spun while exiting his put box, clipping Phillips' leg. Phillips was flipped upside down by the force of the car but escaped only with minor injuries.
Bayern Munich ace Arjen Robben has missed his side's last four matches with an abdominal injury. The Holland international has said he has felt 'physically disabled' during the last few weeks. Robben is expected to miss the upcoming Champions League tie against Porto. The former Chelsea star is close to returning to full fitness and will be able to start running in a few days .
Alvaro Arbeloa, Asier Illarramendi and Nacho gave adidas an exclusive tour of Real Madrid's HQ. The trio were joined by adidas presenter Roman Kemp during the behind-the-scenes tour. Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final second leg on Tuesday. The La Liga giants are currently top of La Liga and face Atleti in the last eight .
Some fans will now have to pay over £1,700 to watch Manchester City, up from just £885. The club say that is because the seats have been upgraded and now come with a different package. They also point out that they still have 8,000 seats below Manchester United’s cheapest offering .
David Silva was caught in the face by Cheikhou Kouyate's elbow during Manchester City's 2-0 win over West Ham on Sunday. The Spaniard was taken off on a stretcher after eight minutes of treatment and was given oxygen. He went to hospital as a precaution but later posted on social media to ease fans’ worries. The club announced on Monday that tests showed no fracture .
Russia were awarded a 3-0 walkover victory over Montenegro in a Euro 2016 qualifier in Podgorica. The game was abandoned after Igor Akinfeev was struck by a lit flare in the first minute. The Russian keeper was carried off the pitch on a stretcher and taken to hospital for tests. Montenegro have been ordered to play their next two matches behind closed doors. One of those matches will be suspended for two years and Montenegro fined £36,280.
Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-1 at Old Trafford. Marouane Fellaini, Ashley Young, Juan Mata, Daley Blind and Chris Smalling scored for the hosts. Sergio Aguero opened the scoring for City in the eighth minute. Young equalised for United in the 14th minute with a close-range free-kick. Juan Mata added a second in the 67th minute to make it 3-1. Aguero made it 2-1 in the 88th minute, latching on to Pablo Zabaleta's cross .
Manchester City's Under 18s lost 3-1 to Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup final final first-leg on Monday. City captain Vincent Kompany and manager Manuel Pellegrini were in attendance. City's head of youth development Patrick Vieira also attended the game at the Academy Stadium . Chelsea's Tammy Abraham fired Chelsea ahead in the seventh minute with a stunning volley. Isaac Buckley and Isaac Buckley replied for City before half-time. Abraham restored the visitors' lead with an acrobatic finish at close-range from a corner. Dominic Solanke sealed the win for Chelsea two minutes from time with a coolly-taken finish.
Monaco lost 1-0 to Juventus in their Champions League quarter-final first leg in Turin on Tuesday. Leonardo Jardim's side were awarded a penalty after Alvaro Morata was fouled by Ricardo Carvalho. The Portuguese defender's initial contact appeared to come from outside the area. But the Spaniard's fall took him inside the box and it was not clear whether there was further contact. The referee Pavel Kralovec hesitated slightly, possibly consulting his goal line assistant, before pointing to the spot .
Chelsea are believed to have made an offer for FC Tokyo forward Yoshinori Muto. The 22-year-old would be the first Japanese player to sign for Chelsea if he completes a move to Stamford Bridge this summer. Jose Mourinho admits that Chelsea do consider their sponsorship interests when the club buys a new player but the Blues would never sign someone who isn't good enough. Chelsea agreed a £200million sponsorship deal with Japanese tyre manufacturers Yokohama Rubber in February.
Patrick Bamford won the Championship Player of the Year award at the Football League Awards. The 21-year-old striker has scored 17 goals on loan at Middlesbrough this season. Bamford hopes to be part of Gareth Southgate's England Under 21 squad for the European Championships in the Czech Republic this summer.
Paul Aldridge will leave Sheffield Wednesday at the end of next season. Chairman Dejphon Chansiri said trio will form 'three-man sporting director by committee' at Hillsborough. Wednesday have brought in Adam Pearson and Glenn Roeder to work alongside head coach Stuart Gray.
Newcastle United lost 3-1 at home to Tottenham in their Premier League clash on Sunday. Jamie Carragher says Mike Ashley has made the club a 'boring' club. The former Liverpool defender says he's alarmed at what has become of the club. Newcastle have lost their last six Premier League games, their worst-ever run in the league.
Moeen Ali has been named as an ambassador for Liverpool's official fan club in Pakistan. The 27-year-old has been called up for England's final two Tests in the West Indies. The lifelong Liverpool fan was in attendance for the LFC All-Stars match at Anfield last month .
Bangladesh beat fellow World Cup quarter-finalists Pakistan by 79 runs in Dhaka. Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim scored centuries as Bangladesh made 329 for six and Pakistan could only muster 250 in reply. Pakistan will have the chance to level the three-match series on Sunday when the second ODI takes place in Mirpur.
Josh Mantellato scored four tries and kicked 14 points as Hull KR beat Bradford Bulls 50-30. The Italian winger kicked 30 points for Hull KR in the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup tie at the Odsal Stadium. It was only the East Yorkshire side's second cup tie success since reaching the quarter-finals in 2011 . The victory was their first Challenge Cup victory at Bradford since 1926 .
Aaron Murphy scored twice in a seven-try romp as Huddersfield beat Catalans Dragons 38-14. Former Wakefield Wildcats star Murphy, 27, has now scored six tries in his last five appearances. Catalans hit back to lead 8-6 - with scrum-half Scott Dureau bagging all of their points.
Gary Cahill is yet to win the Premier League with Chelsea since joining the club in January 2012. The defender has won four cups with the Stamford Bridge outfit, including the Champions League. Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in the league . Cahill believes Chelsea have learnt some important lessons from last season's third place finish.
PSG lost 3-1 to Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final last week. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marco Verratti return from suspension for the second leg. Laurent Blanc says PSG must score to have any chance of going through. The French champions must also give a better account of themselves than in Paris .
Paris Saint-Germain face Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League tie on Tuesday. Javier Pastore has been hailed as 'the best player in the world' by former Manchester United star Eric Cantona. The Argentine scored a brace in PSG’s 3-1 win at Nice on Saturday as the Parisians reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 .
Sean Reardon was pulled over for suspected drink driving in Chico, California, on February 18. The 30-year-old claims he was wrestled to the floor and repeatedly hit with a baton or stick. He claims he suffered respiratory failure and was in ICU for four days after the incident . The video footage has emerged as tensions over police brutality rise in America .
The Tour Down Under is a big part of the international cycling season and contributes more to the South Australian economy than the F1 Grand Prix. Adelaide is a much softer city than Sydney. It has charm, colonial history, sophistication and space to breathe. Some of the best wine is made within an hour's drive of the city, from the Barossa Valley to McLaren Vale.
Eddie Hearn has offered Carl Frampton £1.5m to fight Scott Quigg at Manchester Arena on July 18. The Matchroom Sport boss unveiled the cheque to Sky TV cameras in a bid to force a deal. Quigg is the defending WBA super-bantamweight champion and wants to fight Frampton. Cyclone Promotions say they are awaiting formal communication from Hearn's Matchroom Sports before renewing negotiations.
Andy Lee is making the first defence of the WBO middleweight title he won against Matt Korobov last year. The Irishman faces Peter Quillin in New York on Saturday. Quillin is a former champion but is yet to taste defeat as a professional and poses a tough challenge for Lee .
Kit Dale, a two-time World Pro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion from Melbourne, Australia, shared the image to his Facebook page on Sunday. The image was first shared on Reddit under the headline 'Dad security' at the weekend. While some commenters both applauded the move - and even asked whether the girl was in need of a step-mother - others ridiculed it.
Bridget Olinda Garcia, 32, from Port St. Lucie, Florida, had confiscated her 13-year-old's mobile phone. She was taking him and his three siblings on an errand when he jumped on the hood of her car. Garcia allegedly drove 200ft with her son clinging to the hood before stopping the car. The boy was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries to his hip, knee and foot. Garcia has been charged with child abuse for the incident.
More and more women are demanding their own 'she sheds', places at the bottom of the garden they can call their own. The wooden buildings are being decked out with Moroccan rugs, cushions, chandeliers and coffee tables. Some have gone one step further and installed a diner in theirs, complete with working jukebox and fifties-style restaurant booths .
The 250-piece Lilly Pulitzer for Target collection sold out online and flew off of shelves at stores shortly after debuting on Sunday morning. The late designer's granddaughter Lilly Leas, 26, managed to buy a floral-printed hammock online, but only because she set an alarm. Meanwhile, Mrs Pulitzer's own daughter Liza wanted a beach chair - but missed out.
Pilates instructor Cassey Ho, 28, says the negative comments on her YouTube channel have made her cry on more than one occasion. In her new video, The 'Perfect' Body, she goes through her body in a simulation of real-life Photoshop to show that giving in to body-shaming will only leave you worse off.
Celtic beat Dundee 2-1 in their Scottish Premiership clash at Den's Park on Wednesday. Gary Mackay-Steven and Virgil van Dijk scored in the 32nd and 63rd minutes respectively . Jim McAlister's goal in the 87th minute was too little, too late for the hosts .
Commercial diver Johnny Debnam was free diving four metres beneath the ocean when he had his snuggle with the ray. The stingray swum over him three times, enveloping him under his body as he glided on top. The video shows the swimmer completely motionless in the seagrass, with the enormous 150 kilogram ray rubbing itself back and forward over his body - even nibbling at his head. ‘I was totally at peace. I loved that thing going over the top of me,’ he said.
Barcelona have won La Liga, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey this season. Former Barcelona defender Eric Abidal says the current crop are on their way to winning the treble. Abidal was an integral part of Pep Guardiola's team that won six trophies in 2009. The former defender was speaking at the launch of the EricAbidal Foundation in Catalonia .
Steven Pienaar has made just 11 appearances for Everton this season due to injury. The 33-year-old midfielder has been dogged by groin and knee injuries this season . Everton midfielder said: 'At one stage, I thought I had better just hang my boots up and call it a day'
Danny Welbeck talks to Sportsmail's Martin Keown ahead of Arsenal's FA Cup semi-final against Reading. The Arsenal striker says he has been unlucky in front of goal, but wants to play in a more central role. Welbeck says he is enjoying his time at Arsenal and has been made to feel very welcome at the club .
Chelsea are seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table ahead of Manchester United's visit. The Blues have announced a partnership with wellness solutions provider Technogym. The club have kitted out their Cobham training ground with state-of-the-art equipment. Players including Eden Hazard and Nemanja Matic have been pictured being put through their paces in the gym.
Floyd Mayweather takes on Manny Pacquiao on May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The bout is billed as the biggest in the history of the sport with $300million on the line. The Filipino boxer has been keen to show off he's in the best condition of his life. He has posted a series of posts in the last few weeks showing off his toned body.
Radamel Falcao spent Thursday evening in the company of Jonas Gutierrez. The Newcastle United defender underwent treatment for testicular cancer earlier this year . The 29-year-old striker posted a picture of the pair on his Instagram account . Manchester United will have to pay £46million to make Radamel Falcao's loan move permanent .
Raymond van Barneveld beat Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the 'battle of Holland' Robin van Persie was an interested spectator as he watched the bout on a camel TV. Phil Taylor ended his losing run after beating Dave Chisnall and drawing with Stephen Bunting. Adrian Lewis won his third match on the bounce, beating Bunting, 7-2. Gary Anderson fought back form 6-2 down to earn himself a valuable draw against James Wade.
Richie Benaud died last Friday at the age of 84 of complications from skin cancer. His small private funeral was attended by close family and friends in Sydney on Wednesday. Benaud's former teammate Brian Booth led the service at the Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park. The memorial booklet, titled 'Remembering Richie', included a few words thanking the guests.
Nacer Chadli, Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane scored as Tottenham beat Newcastle 3-1 at White Hart Lane. Jack Colback opened the scoring for the Magpies on the half-hour mark after pouncing on a loose ball in the penalty area. Harry Kane put the result beyond doubt in the 90th minute with his 30th goal of the season . Newcastle have now lost six games in a row in all competitions for the first time in their history.
Sergio Aguero scored his 20th league goal of the season to put Manchester City 2-0 up at the break. James Collins' miss-timed clearance looped over Adrian for an own goal in the 18th minute to give West Ham the lead at the Etihad. Aguero doubled the lead in the 36th minute after a fine counter attack by the home side. Yaya Toure and David Silva were both on target for Manuel Pellegrini's side as they moved up to sixth in the Premier League table.
Sergio Ramos opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 24th-minute against Malaga. James Rodriguez doubled Real Madrid's lead in the 69th minute after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty. Juanmi pulled one back for Malaga before Ronaldo made it 3-1 in the 90th minute. Real Madrid closed the gap on Barcelona to just two points at the top of La Liga .
FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce says the SFA were 'entirely wrong' in their move to ban Josh Meekings. The Inverness Caley Thistle centre-half will learn on Thursday whether he has been successful in challenging the one-match suspension offered by compliance officer Tony McGlennan. The SFA's disciplinary rules provide scope for action against sending-off offences not seen by the referee, including denying the opposition a goal or an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
Divock Origi signed for Liverpool for £10million last summer before being loaned back to former club Lille. The 20-year-old striker has scored nine goals during his season-long loan at Lille . The Belgium international has been in regular contact with team-mate Simon Mignolet. The goalkeeper has been advising Origi about life at the club and in Liverpool .
The Greek government wants to crack down on violence at sports events. A new set of regulations are being put together to try and tackle the problem. FIFA and UEFA are opposed to the proposed new legislation. The governing bodies have strict rules aimed at protecting member federations' independence. Greece's Football Federation (EPO) could be suspended from international competition.
David Moyes was sacked by Manchester United after a dismal run of results last season. Louis van Gaal has taken United back into the top four after an up-and-down season. Moyes and Van Gaal have both made mistakes but the Dutchman seems to have the strength of personality to correct them in time. United have already won more league points than they did last season and there are still five matches left .
The 50-year-old man collapsed just after ordering breakfast at the Rooftop Restaurant on the fourth floor of the 101 Legian Hotel in the tourist town of Kuta. He was unable to be revived, but a doctor at the scene said that it was likely he died of a heart attack. It's believed that the man is from Seymour in Victoria and was holidaying at the Bali resort. Kuta is known internationally for its long sandy beach and is very popular with Australian tourists.
A 4WD burst into flames in the middle of an outdoor car park at Sydney airport's busy international terminal on Thursday morning. The 4WD was fully engulfed in flames when authorities arrived and witnesses reported seeing fire spewing from the bonnet of the vehicle. The fire caused traffic delays throughout the international terminal due to heavy smoke. It is believed the fire started in the engine in the car.
Tegan Peters, 22, found a tennis ball deliberately covered in sharp pins in Ti Rakau Park, south of Auckland. The self-proclaimed animal lover was ‘shocked’ and ‘disgusted’ to find a ball that she thinks was purpose designed to harm animals or children near her home. ‘I picked it up and saw all the needles sticking out and got a real shock,’ she said. Ms Peters said she initially thought she would be able to take the pins out and possibly still give the ball to the dog but she was surprised to find that there were broken up pieces inside the ball.
Michael J from Michigan filmed his 11-month-old daughter Leighton in floods of tears before she was handed a French fry to lure over the family pup, Zayla. Footage shows the little girl reaching down to feed the hungry canine and chuckling with delight when he snaps the treat up. She's then handed another fry. But this time around she decides to break the chunk of potato in half to make it last longer.
Carlo Ancelotti and Diego Simeone were runners-up behind Joachim Low at the Ballon d'Or in January. Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid at the Bernabeu on Sunday in Champions League semi-final first leg. The Italian has just three wins in 12 games against the Atletico boss. Real lost 4-0 to Atletico in La Liga in February and were knocked out of Copa del Rey in Copa. The two sides meet again in the league on Sunday with Real needing a win to progress.
Baggage pushers like this are used at airports all over the world, with Dutch company Vanderlande market leaders in the machinery. The mechanism appears to work on a sensor system, ensuring it strikes out at the centre of the luggage so as to not spin it. The video, after being uploaded to YouTube, has been met with mixed responses.
Insurers are increasingly checking people's social media accounts following a break-in to see if they announced they would be away from the property, and are using it as a reason not to pay out. This is because most insurers have a 'reasonable care' clause, meaning they don't have to offer up cash if they can prove people weren't careful enough in protecting their possessions. Police have repeatedly warned that would-be thieves will often check social networks in order to establish that people are out of their homes before striking.
Warren Sapp was arrested the night after the Super Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona, on a prostitution charge after an alleged incident involving two women. Britney Osbourne, 23, and Quying Boyd, 34, were both arrested in Phoenix along with Sapp . In a police video released on Monday, Sapp, 42, cries, cackles and confesses about what exactly went down back on February 2 in the Renaissance Hotel. In the video, Sapp admits he paid for oral sex and that 'everyone got naked' after he 'put $600 on the table' in his hotel room.
Ron Aydelott, head coach for the Riverdale High School Warriors in Murfreesboro for nearly ten years, suffered serious facial injuries in the attack. The 17-year-old alleged attacker became violent after he felt 'disrespected,' reports News Channel Five Network. The boy was reportedly in the coach's office in order to turn in paperwork concerning his trying out for the team. The student was arrested by a school resource officer and charged with aggravated assault.
Sergey Burkaev, 16, and Konstantin Surkov, 17, 'raped last victim before slitting her throat' They then killed four girl pals they were with so they couldn't tell police about the murder. The vodka-fuelled duo doused all five bodies in petrol and set them alight at a flat in Bashkortostan. They were arrested by traffic officers who saw the vehicle being driven erratically. If convicted, the pair could be jailed for life for the murders and rape.
The man, who has not been named, fell from the U Street station platform in Washington, D.C., Tuesday afternoon. He was pulled up from the rails by two men who leaped down after him. It is unclear exactly what sent the electric wheelchair tumbling over the edge of the platform. The man only had minor face injuries .
Paul Warren Smith, 61, was identified as the man in a white Marshall Independent School District van seen in surveillance video tossing five, 3-week-old puppies over a chain-link fence just before noon on Saturday. The puppies were thrown over a six-foot fence at The Humane Society of Harrison County's The Pet Place in Marshall, Texas. All five puppies are healthy and uninjured; each will be put up for adoption when they are at least 8 weeks old.
Passengers on delayed flight from Madrid to Manchester disembarked in empty arrivals hall. They were not asked for documents but were allowed to walk past empty security cubicles. Schoolteacher Clinton Lakin, 46, called the lack of security 'ludicrous' and said 'every passenger on that plane walked through without a passport check in Britain' Manchester Airport said it was down to airline or handling agent to inform UK Border Force of arrivals .
Traffic had started to build up on the M58 around Switch Island in Merseyside when a silver Mercedes attempted to undertake the trafffic. But a Renault driver pulled into the inside lane to block the Mercedes from moving forwards. The incident was captured on a dashcam by a passing motorist and posted to Youtube .
Tory leader hit back at presenter Andrew Marr after being left baffled by questions on Sunday. Marr claimed PM said his favourite sport was fox hunting in interview with Countryside Alliance. But in an article for the magazine, Mr Cameron actually said: 'I have always been a strong supporter of country sports' BBC presenter later admitted on Twitter that he had made an error.
The young German Shepherd named Kali bounces about the decking playfully while its mother relaxes on the floor. After creeping up on Kali, the mother begins nudging the young dog with her nose. Obediently, Kali makes a complete turn and skips off in the direction that she is being sent. The older dog stands over her during the entire walk back to the bed.
'Spider goat' was born with four forelegs and two hind legs at farm in Chaohu, Anhui Province. Owner Xiao Qibin, owner of the farm, said the kid is growing quickly and has an 'extraordinary appetite' He said he will not take the kid to the vet to remove the two extra legs.
Celtic lost 3-2 to Inverness in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday. Virgil van Dijk wants his side to bounce back and win the SPL title in style. The Hoops can reopen an eight-point lead over Aberdeen by winning at Dundee on Wednesday. Van Dijk scored Celtic's opener in the semi-finals against InvernESS.
Patrick Bamford has scored 19 goals for Middlesbrough this season and is the Championship's Player of the Year. He is on loan from Chelsea and hopes to become Chelsea's answer to Harry Kane. Bamford says he wants to fight for his place at Stamford Bridge but that is an uphill struggle at a point in his career when he should be breaking through and playing regularly.
Raheem Sterling has been filmed apparently inhaling nitrous oxide at his home in Southport. The 20-year-old was also caught puffing on a shisha pipe on Sunday. The video shows him smiling and breathing in gas from a balloon before apparently passing out. It is claimed that the video, obtained by The Sun, was taken in the days before a game. Sterling scored the opening goal in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Newcastle on Monday night. Brendan Rodgers said Sterling 'made a mistake' and will be reminded of his responsibilities.
Porto lost 6-1 to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final second leg on Tuesday night. The Portuguese side had a 3-1 first leg aggregate advantage but lost 7-4 on aggregate. The squad were given a hero's welcome as they arrived back in Portugal on Wednesday morning. Porto boss Julen Lopetegui was hugged by fans congratulating him on their run.
James Milner will make a decision on his Manchester City future at the end of the season. The England midfielder has been linked with a move to Liverpool. Brendan Rodgers is keen for Milner to help fill the void left by Steven Gerrard's departure . The midfielder is frustrated by reports suggesting he has already outlined move to Anfield. Milner is keen to ensure City finish the season as strongly as possible .
Nathan would join fellow Brazilians Willian, Ramires, Filipe Luis and Oscar at Stamford Bridge. The 19-year-old has been in a contract dispute with his club Atletico Paranaense. Manchester City have been keen on Nathan following his performances in the World U17 Championships two years ago .
Tony Pulis is keen on bolstering his forward options ahead of the summer transfer window. Former Lyon trainee Alassane Plea has scored three goals for Nice this season. Former Blackburn defender Bryan Dabo is also on the Baggies' radar. West Brom are confident of keeping hold of star striker Saido Berahino .
Edinson Cavani is a target for Serie A champions Juventus according to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport. Manchester United are also interested in signing the PSG striker this summer. Cavani's agent Claudio Anelucci says his client is most likely to move to England or Spain .
Memphis Depay has scored 19 goals in 25 league games for PSV Eindhoven so far this season. The 21-year-old has been linked with a move away from the club in the summer. PSV director Marcel Brands has admitted there is a high chance Depay will leave. Manchester United are said to be in the race to sign the Dutch international .
Andre Gomes has been linked with a move to Premier League duo Manchester United and Chelsea. The 21-year-old says he is happy to stay at Valencia and ply his trade in La Liga. The Portuguese midfielder has netted four times in 25 La Liga appearances since leaving Benfica last summer .
Lazio beat Napoli 1-0 in the Coppa Italia semi-final second leg at the San Paolo stadium. Felipe Anderson set up Senad Lulic's winner for Lazio in the second leg. The 21-year-old Brazilian midfielder has attracted interest from PSG, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool. Gonzalo Higuain is unsettled at Napoli with Rafa Benitez set to leave in the summer. The Argentine striker has scored 45 goals in two seasons since leaving Real Madrid .
Chelsea have made an offer for FC Tokyo forward Yoshinori Muto, according to club president Naoki Ogane. The 22-year-old will join Chelsea's Dutch partner club Vitesse Arnhem on loan next season if he completes a move to Stamford Bridge this summer. Muto graduated from Keio University in Tokyo with an economics degree two weeks ago. The Japan international has played for the J-League side since 2013 .
Survey found women typically take and delete five pictures before deciding they like a selfie. Men are also guilty of taking multiple selfies before they post one they like. Two in three women (64 per cent) feel anxious just having their photo taken, survey found. 41 per cent of children did not think their mother was happy with the way she looked. ITV's Good Morning Britain is encouraging viewers to share the first selfie they take on social media.
Retired policeman Spencer Bell, 71, had bravely ventured on to the motorway after a man fell from a bridge. But as he tended the victim – Alan Tretheway, 67 – he was struck by a Toyota driven by Iram Shahzad. She was sentenced to 14 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, and banned from driving for 18 months.
Gloucestershire Police called to incident on unregistered road between A417 and Cowley in Gloucester. The driver had followed his sat nav and lost the roof of the lorry between a hedge and a tree. Officers tweeted a picture of the mishap to warn other drivers to take care on country roads.
Oribe Peralta scored in the 89th minute to earn America a 1-1 draw against the Montreal Impact. The second-half substitute headed home a cross from Argentine midfielder Rubens Sambueza. Ignacio Piatti had put the Impact ahead early in the first half . Nigel Reo-Coker captained the Impact for 76 minutes before he was replaced. America are bidding to win their fifth CONCACAF championship and their first since 2006.
Marc Tierney is set to announce his retirement from football on Thursday . The 29-year-old left-back fractured his ankle playing against Yeovil in September 2013 . Tierney was set for a call up to the Republic of Ireland squad prior to his injury. The former Norwich defender has had a series of operations and advice from specialists in America.
Siem de Jong played 72 minutes for the club's Under-21s against Aston Villa on Monday. The 26-year-old has only made one league start for Newcastle so far this season. The Dutchman was a £6m summer signing from Ajax but has struggled with injuries. De Jong has made only three senior appearances and just a single league start this season .
Abou Diaby's contract at Arsenal expires at the end of the season in June. The 28-year-old has suffered 42 injuries since signing for the Gunners in 2006. Arsene Wenger is close to Diaby and wants to help him get his career back on track. Diaby will be allowed to use Arsenal's state-of-the-art training facilities even if he does not stay at the club .
Martin Skrtel has been linked with a summer switch to Wolfsburg and Napoli. The Liverpool defender has made over 200 league appearances for the Reds since arriving in 2008. The 30-year-old's agent Karol Csonto has confirmed it's unlikely he will leave Anfield. The Slovakia international's contract at Anfield expires in 2016 .
Liverpool lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday. Brendan Rodgers has come under-fire after a disappointing third season at Anfield. The Reds are currently fourth in the Premier League, seven points behind Manchester City. Stan Collymore believes Rodgers is still the right man to take the club forward.
David Silva looked to have been seriously injured on Sunday when he was caught in the face by an elbow from West Ham's Cheikhou Kouyate during Manchester City's 2-0 win over the Hammers. The 29-year-old required eight minutes of treatment, which included wearing an oxygen mask, before being taken to hospital for examination. But tests revealed he had not suffered a fracture and the club are hopeful he could make a swift return to action. Silva was pictured giving cameras a thumbs-up gesture as he returned to training on Tuesday .
Aston Villa beat West Brom 2-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final at Villa Park on Saturday. The full-time whistle prompted a mass pitch invasion after Villa's win. Reading fans invaded the pitch after their 3-0 replay win against Bradford. The Royals lost 2-1 after extra-time to Arsenal in the semi-finals on Saturday .
David Silva was caught in the face by an elbow from Cheikhou Kouyate during Manchester City's 2-0 win over West Ham on Sunday. The Spaniard was taken off on a stretcher and taken to hospital after the incident. Tests have confirmed he suffered no fractures and will be monitored this week. The club say he will still need careful monitoring this week as they wait to learn the full extent of the problem.
Floyd Mayweather Jnr's sparring partner Jeremy 'J Flash' Nichols gives a mock interview as Manny Pacquiao. The Filipino meets undefeated Mayweather in a $300million mega-fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 2. Nichols makes fun of the Filipino's faith, singing and claims his mother uses Voodoo. The up and coming boxer has not had a professional fight yet.
Tomas Berdych beat Gael Monfils 6-1, 6-4 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final for the first time. The sixth-seed will face either Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic in the final. The Czech has been in excellent form this year, reaching the semi-finals at the Australian Open and finishing runner-up in Doha and Rotterdam .
Sheik Joaan Al Thani signed up Gregory Benoist to ride the horses which race under his Al Shaqab banner in France. Frankie Dettori will be left to focus on the British Flat season this summer. The only exception will be dual Arc winner Treve, who will continue to be partnered by veteran Thierry Jarnet.
Saracens lost 24-17 to Clermont in the European Champions Cup semi-final in Saint-Etienne . Mark McCall’s side were beaten for the second year in a row after losing back-to-back European and domestic finals last year . Saracens must lick their wounds and refocus their efforts on the Aviva Premiership after coming up short . The difference this time was that the French side knew what was coming and were able to keep their wits about them .
Saracens face Clermont Auvergne in a repeat of last year's European Cup semi-final in Saint-Etienne's famous Stade Geoffrey-Guichard on Saturday. Mark McCall's side lost 46-6 to Vern Cotter's men at Twickenham last season . Saracens have never won at the Stade Geoffroy-guichard and travel as underdogs . Owen Farrell has recovered from a knee injury and has been named on the bench .
Zimbabwe have reportedly agreed to travel for a short one-day international series next month. No tourists have played in Pakistan because of security fears since the terrorist attack on Sri Lanka's team bus in Lahore in March 2009 - when six policemen and two civilians were killed. Pakistan Cricket Board president Shaharyar Khan has stated that he expects the short tour to go ahead .
West Indies captain Denesh Ramdin confirmed that Devendra Bishoo will play in the second Test. England have yet to face a frontline leg-spinner in Tests but that will change in Grenada. The 29-year-old comes into the game in place of the dropped Sulieman Benn in superb form.
Former England captain Mike Gatting believes Kevin Pietersen should not walk straight back into the international set-up, even if he piles on the runs for Surrey this season. Pietersen has returned to the LV= County Championship in a bid to stake a claim for an England recall. The 34-year-old only managed 19 runs against Glamorgan on Sunday. England were held to a draw in the opening Test of a three-match series against West Indies last week .
Alastair Cook has not scored a Test century in 33 innings since May 2013 . The England captain has scored more Test centuries than any other Englishman . Cook has the full support of his coach, team-mates and selectors and is unbeaten in four Tests . But his hopes of remaining England captain in the Ashes hinge on what is going on back home. The decision of the ECB to sack Paul Downton has placed Cook and Peter Moores under more pressure.
Stephen Curry scored 34 points as Golden State Warriors beat New Orleans Pelicans. The point guard hit 13 of 25 shots and four three-pointers in the game. All five Warriors starters scored in double figures in the win over New Orleans. Washington Wizards beat Toronto Raptors in overtime to take 1-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Barry Hearn has rubbished rumours the Betfred World Championship will leave Sheffield. This year marks the 40th anniversary of snooker’s most prestigious tournament at the Crucible Theatre. There is interest from China in hosting the event, but Hearn is close to extending deals with Sheffield City Council, and broadcast partner the BBC.
British world dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin won the Grand Prix at the World Cup in Las Vegas. The 29-year-old, and her horse Valegro, recorded a score of 85.414 percent to finish clear of Dutchman Edward Gal. Her score was short of the 87.129 she recorded in breaking her own world record.
Scott Sinclair is currently on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester City. The winger has scored three goals in 10 games for Villa and wants to make the move permanent. The 26-year-old can be bought for £2.5million in the summer . Joe Cole believes Villa can beat Arsenal in the FA Cup final on May 30 if they repeat their performance from the semi-final against Liverpool.
Burnley striker Danny Ings is a target for Manchester United and Liverpool. The 22-year-old has scored nine Premier League goals during his debut season. Ings has also been linked with moves to Borussia Monchengladbach and Real Sociedad. The Burnley striker says he wants to play and develop wherever he ends up next season.
Fernando Torres says Steven Gerrard is the best player he has played with over the years. The 31-year-old spent three-and-half years at Liverpool before leaving the club in 2011. Torres has scored four goals since returning to Atletico Madrid on loan from AC Milan. The Spaniard says Gerrard is more than just a good friend - he is a 'good friend' who is always there for his players.
Jonas Gutierrez will not be offered a new deal by Newcastle despite seven years at the club. The 31-year-old was dropped from the squad for Sunday's 3-1 defeat by Tottenham. The Argentinian has twice beaten testicular cancer and is set to be released at the end of the season. The midfielder has been critical of his treatment by the Magpies after they told him to find a new club.
Harry Childs, Jack Hutchins, Dean Foreman and Bradley Pack were sentenced for affray on Friday. The foursome attacked Burnley supporters outside a west London pub last year. The incident occurred after last season's 3-3 draw between QPR and Burnley at Loftus Road. The quartet gathered outside the the Plough and Harrow pub shortly before 5pm. They confronted a number of Burnley fans, who were having a post-match drink. The shouting soon escalated to violence and the pub's window was kicked and shattered by Childs.
Sam Gallagher scored the winner as Southampton U21s beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 on Monday. The 19-year-old striker says he hopes he caught Ronald Koeman's eye. The Southampton boss was in the crowd at St Mary's to watch the Under-21 final. Gallagher is hoping to help Saints end the Barclays U-21 Premier League strongly .
Jermain Defoe posted a photo via his Instagram page which showed him enjoying a game of basketball. Sunderland are in the middle of a Premier League relegation battle as they struggle for form at the wrong end of the season with only one win in nine, albeit against north East rivals Newcastle. The Black Cats are without a game this weekend and have a tough run-in, with four of their six remaining games away from home. Defoe arrived at the Stadium of Light in January following an unsuccessful time in the MLS with Toronto FC.
Sunderland are two places and three points above the relegation zone. The Black Cats have won just one of their last nine games in the Premier League. Dick Advocaat has never been relegated during his 28 years as a manager. The 67-year-old has concerns over the strength of his players ahead of the run-in. Sunderland face Arsenal and Chelsea in their final two games .
Sunderland lost 4-0 to Crystal Palace at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon. Glenn Murray, Yannick Bolasie, Wilfried Zaha and Yohan Cabaye all on target for Palace. Sunderland have now lost the four matches immediately after their Tyne-Wear derby victories. Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat admits he is 'very worried' about his side's form .
Nelson Oliveira is on-loan at Swansea from Portuguese giants Benfica. The 23-year-old has struggled to make an impression in south Wales but is set to start against Leicester. Bafetimbi Gomis has been ruled out for between three to four weeks with a hamstring injury. The France international has scored four goals in seven games for the Swans.
Dele Alli signed for Tottenham Hotspur in a £5million deal in January. The 19-year-old was loaned back to MK Dons for the remainder of the season. Alli has scored 14 goals for the League One side this season. The midfielder was named Young Player of the Year at the Football League Awards on Sunday .
Bayern Munich beat Porto 6-1 at the Allianz Arena to reach the semi-final of the Champions League. Pep Guardiola's trousers tore at the top of his leg during the game and Bild lead with the headline '6-1! It even bursts Pep's pants!' Record simply lead with 'disaster' on their front page, adding that Porto had 'the worst defeat in their European history' L'equipe lead with a 'giant' evening approaching for Monaco while Barcelona 'fly into the semis' in Spain.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter was in Sochi on a working visit to one of the host cities on Monday. Blatter commended the work of Russia president Vladimir Putin. The 79-year-old said the 2018 World Cup will be his 10th after more than 40 years working for football's world governing body. The World Cup runs from June 14 to July 15 in Russia.
Manchester City sporting director Txiki Begiristain watched Porto's Yacine Brahimi and Alex Sandro on Tuesday night. City also want Wolfsburg's Kevin de Bruyne, who used to play for Chelsea. City are currently fourth in the Premier League table with 64 points from 33 games. Manuel Pellegrini is under pressure to deliver success at the heavy spending club.
Mauricio Pochettino has put faith in Harry Kane, Nabil Bentaleb and Ryan Mason this season. Former QPR boss Harry Redknapp says the Argentine has been rescued by the kids. Spurs are almost certain to miss out on Champions League football again this season . The club are currently occupying a place only in the top six in the Premier League .
Tottenham beat Newcastle 3-1 in their Premier League clash at St James' Park on Sunday. Harry Kane became the first Spurs player since Gary Lineker to reach the 30-mark with a late strike. Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is convinced there is more to come from the 21-year-old striker.
Florin Andone has scored six goals in 16 games for Cordoba this season. The 22-year-old has earned himself a call up to the Romania national side. Tim Sherwood is looking to bolster his squad ahead of the new season. Andone is valued at around £6million but Cordoba's relegation may lead to them taking less. Villa scouts have opened talks with a further meeting planned next week.
Mark Halsey has slammed the FA's decision to put Jon Moss in charge of the FA Cup final instead of Mark Clattenburg. The former Premier League referee said the English game would be a ‘laughing stock’ over the decision. Clattenberg is one of only two English referees in the UEFA elite ranks. Moss will take charge of final between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Wembley on May 30.
Martin Odegaard was refused a rating by Spanish newspaper AS for his performance for Real Madrid's B-team Castilla. The 16-year-old was substituted after 65 minutes against Tudelano with the club's second team a goal down. The Norway international was dropped previously by manager Zinedine Zidane. He is understood to be on £40,000 per week but has yet to become a cohesive part of the first team.
Martin Odegaard signed for Real Madrid in a £2.3m deal from Stromsgodset in January. The 16-year-old has been dropped by the club's B-team Castilla side. Zinedine Zidane is desperate to see Real Madrid Castilla promoted to the second division. The youngster is on a different wavelength to his Castilla team-mates as he rarely trains with them. He is thought to be on wages of around 40,000-a-week at Real Madrid. If Castilla fail to go up to second division he will be loaned out next season.
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Real Madrid training after Portugal's 2-1 win against Serbia. Gareth Bale scored twice in Wales' 3-0 victory against Israel in Haifa on Sunday. Real host Granada on Sunday as they look to close gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona. Los Blancos have won just one of their last five games in all competitions .
Charlie Pye applied for the Aston Villa hotseat after Paul Lambert was sacked in February. The 6-year-old wanted a chocolate bar as a win bonus and would have agreed terms for a signed claret and blue football, a WWE wrestling figure and some sweets. The youngster would have appointed his parents as assistant managers if he had been offered the dream job .
Aston Villa beat Tottenham 1-0 at White Hart Lane on Saturday to move six points clear of the relegation zone. Villa face Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley next weekend. Charles N'Zogbia has featured regularly under Tim Sherwood since his appointment in February. The Frenchman turned up for training at the club's Bodymoor Heath complex wearing an outrageously flamboyant outfit.
Arsenal face Reading in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday. Per Mertesacker believes the Gunners will not allow themselves to become complacent. The German believes the squad have it within themselves to sustain a challenge for honours in the coming seasons. Arsenal came from 2-0 down to beat Hull City 2-1 in last year's final to win the trophy .
Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news, odds and stats on every Premier League fixture as it breaks. Premier League and FA Cup semi-finals take place on Saturday and Sunday. Crystal Palace host West Bromwich Albion at Selhurst Park (3pm) Everton host Burnley at Goodison Park at 3pm (Saturday) Leicester City host Swansea City at the King Power Stadium (Saturday 3pm) Manchester City host West Ham United (Saturday 1.30pm) Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur (Sunday 4pm) Aston Villa vs Liverpool at Villa Park (Saturday 2pm) Chelsea vs Manchester United at Stamford Bridge (Sunday 5.20pm)
Jurgen Klopp has announced he will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. Arsenal vice-captain Per Mertesacker says Klopp would be a good fit in the Premier League. The 47-year-old has been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal in the past. The German has won two Bundesliga titles and the Champions League in seven years.
David Seaman pulled off one of the most iconic saves in FA Cup history against Sheffield United at Old Trafford 12 years ago. The 51-year-old says the save was the best of his career and topped his penalty heroics at Euro 96 for England. The former England international went on to win the FA Cup with Arsenal in the same season. Seaman warns Arsenal not to underestimate their FA Cup semi-final opponents Reading.
Oscar has not completed a full 90 minutes for Chelsea since February. The Brazil international has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge. But the 23-year-old insists he is happy at the club and won't be leaving in the summer. Chelsea currently lead the Premier League by seven points with a game in hand .
Former super-middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe is on holiday in Barbados with his girlfriend Lucy. The couple enjoyed a jet-ski session before the rain came down and they retreated to a sun lounger. The former world champion won all 46 of his professional fights in a stunning career .
Marvin Hagler believes Floyd Mayweather lacks class and does not act in the manner befitting a champion. Mayweather is the richest sportsman in the world, nicknamed 'Money' as much for his ostentatious displays of wealth as his actual bank balance . Hagler was speaking at the Laureus Sports Awards on the 30th anniversary of his blockbuster fight with Thomas Hearns. The two best pound-for-pound fighters will finally meet in Las Vegas on May 2.
Manny Pacquiao released his own walk-out tune ahead of his $300m mega-fight with Floyd Mayweather Jnr. The 36-year-old wrote and sang the song 'Lalaban Ako Para Sa Filipino' before releasing it on his Facebook page on Monday. The tune translates as 'I will fight for the Fillipino' and will be played ahead of the richest fight in history against the undefeated American at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 2. The multi-talented boxer also wrote and directed the music video.
Louis van Gaal wants Danny Ings to form a central part of his Manchester United rebuilding this summer. The 22-year-old striker is also being pursued by fierce rivals Liverpool. The futures of Robin Van Persie and Radamel Falcao are uncertain at Old Trafford. Ings has scored nine goals so far in his first season in the Premier League . United are also interested in signing PSV forward Memphis Depay, Southampton right back Nathaniel Clyne and Dortmund centre back Mats Hummels.
Radamel Falcao joined Manchester United on a season-long loan from Monaco last summer. The Colombian has struggled to hit the heights he achieved before suffering a serious knee injury. United will have to pay £46million to make the loan permanent but are unlikely to do so. Nabil Dirar believes Falcaos would have been better off staying at Monaco .
Phil Taylor squandered a 4-2 lead to lose 7-4 against Dave Chisnall on Thursday night. The defeat sees the 16-time World Champion finish the opening set of round robin fixtures in fifth. The victory for ChisNall moved him up to second in the table after Gary Anderson drew with Raymond van Barneveld. The Dutchman's 6-6 draw meant Peter Wright was cruelly eliminated on leg difference. Michael van Gerwen continued his unbeaten record in the competition as he swept past James Wade 7- 4.
Michael van Gerwen beat Raymond van Barneveld 7-2 last week to stay undefeated in Premier League Darts. Van Gerwen faces Gary Anderson in the ninth leg of the tournament in Manchester on Thursday . The pair posed with compatriots Daley Blind and Robin van Persie at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Van Barnevld faces elimination if he loses to Gary Anderson on Thursday. The eight who remain will go on to Sheffield, Aberdeen, Cardiff, Birmingham, Newcastle and Brightton before play-offs at The O2 in London on May 21.
Liverpool beat Newcastle 2-0 in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Monday night. Raheem Sterling opened the scoring in the ninth minute with a superb curling effort. The 20-year-old has been in the headlines for the wrong reasons in recent weeks. Sterling has been pictured puffing on a shisha pipe and allegedly inhaling nitrous oxide. Brendan Rodgers says he will remind Sterling of his responsibilities after his recent controversies.
Ian Bell hit his 22nd Test century to rescue England after a top-order collapse in Antigua. Bell and Joe Root put on 177 for the fourth wicket after England's top order collapsed. Alastair Cook was bowled out for 11 by Kemar Roach in the 11th over of the day. Gary Ballance was the third to fall to a bad shot with just 34 on the board. Jonathan Trott's return to the team ended with a three-ball duck when he was caught in the slips.
Richie Benaud, the former Australia captain and iconic cricket commentator, has died aged 84. The Daily Telegraph in Australia had a special tribute edition with the headline 'A marvellous innings' next to a striking image of Benaud during the 1961 Ashes series. The Weekend Australian went with 'the voice of our endless summers falls silent' while The Age simply had a picture of him standing on a cricket field with the dates 1930-2015.
Arsenal beat Reading 1-1 in the FA Cup semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium. Alexis Sanchez's low shot squirmed agonisingly through the legs of Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici in extra time. The 30-year-old was inconsolable as he left the field in tears after the incident. Arsenal will now face either Liverpool or Aston Villa in the final next month .
Newcastle boss John Carver has asked Alan Pardew and Alan Shearer for advice. Toon fans are planning to boycott the next home game with Spurs and have designed anti-Ashley leaflets . Carver was in the dugout alongside Pardine at the end of last season when fans again expressed their discontent during a 3-0 victory over Cardiff. The Toon boss does not expect a repeat of the poison of 12 months ago .
AshleyOut.com are behind the protest and produced banners and leaflets around the city. Supporters are upset at what they see as a lack of investment and ambition from the club. Sunderland fans rented a plane and banner to fly over St. James' Park to boast about their derby wins. Newcastle returned record profits of £18.7million and revealed a further £34m in a bank account.
Manchester City beat West Ham 2-0 in their Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium. An own goal by James Collins and Sergio Aguero's 20th Premier League goal of the season were enough to give City the win . City's £32million defender Pablo Zabaleta impressed on his return to the starting line-up . Yaya Toure impressed as he started the move for City's second goal .
Rafa Benitez is set to leave Napoli this summer and will have a host of clubs after his services. He was made Chelsea interim manager in 2012 but it's fair to say the fans never warmed to him. He did little to bring the support on-side in his the first few weeks at Stamford Bridge. But in the end he managed to get the job done and it would be the same for another club today .
West Ham host Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Hammers beat City 14-1 at Upton Park in October and Reid says they no longer fear facing them. Manuel Pellegrini's side have lost six of their last eight games in all competitions. Reid says he has the experience to cope with Sergio Aguero's pace.
Yaya Toure's agent Dimitri Seluk has called Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini a 'weak manager' He has also criticised the club's chief executive Ferran Soriano and director of football Txiki Begiristain. Seluk said that it was wrong to criticise Toure over City's struggles and blamed the manager and executives. The midfielder has been linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium.
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. The Blues held the ball for just 29 per cent of the match - their lowest total over 90 minutes since Opta started recording this sort of data in 2006. Jose Mourinho says he is unconcerned by statistics and only cares about getting results. The Portuguese says his team's priority was to win the game and not concern themselves with statistics. Chelsea's win over the Red Devils sees them extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.
Carlo Ancelotti has been linked with a return to the Premier League this summer. Real Madrid boss says he expects to remain in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu next season. Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri tells his players to 'get rid of the ghosts' of last weekend's 1-0 defeat to Parma. Edinson Cavani and Gonzalo Higuain could replace Carlos Tevez at Juve. Benfica manager Jorge Jesus claims race for Portuguese title is at pivotal stage.
Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic has been linked with a move away from the Britannia Stadium. Mark Hughes has played down reports linking him with a summer move to Real Madrid. The Potters boss is hopeful of signing Barcelona B winger Moha El Ouriachi. The 19-year-old Moroccan-born player is set to sign for Stoke, according to his agent.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 300th goal for Real Madrid against Rayo Vallecano on April 8. The 30-year-old reached the landmark figure in only his 288th game for the club. The Portuguese forward has only taken six years to reach the figure in all competitions. Real Madrid host Malaga on Saturday but Karim Benzema will miss the game with a knee injury .
Manny Pacquiao's conference call about his fight with Floyd Mayweather Jnr was cancelled on Monday. The Filipino could only answer one question due to technical issues. A Top Rank spokesman said there were so many people calling in that some were unable to get on the call. Mayweather is due to have his own conference call on Wednesday .
Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 at the Nou Camp on Wednesday evening. Neymar opened the scoring in the 18th minute before Luis Suarez doubled the lead in the 67th minute. The Uruguayan scored his second in the 79th minute to make it 2-0 to Barcelona. Luis Enrique's side have scored more goals than any Champions League team away from home this season - and all have come from Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi has a place at Barcelona until 'he decides to retire', claim club president Josep Maria Bartomeu. The Argentine has been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp earlier this year . Bartomeus says Messi has 'a place here until he decides to quit football' . Messi scored his 400th goal for Barca in Saturday's 2-0 win over Valencia .
Luis Suarez has scored 19 goals in all competitions for Barcelona so far this season. The Uruguayan striker admits he was nervous at the prospect of playing alongside Neymar at Barcelona. Neymar kneeed Suarez in the groin during a Barcelona training session on Monday. Barcelona face Paris Saint-Germain at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night.
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says the club are 'very happy' with Luis Enrique. The 44-year-old took only took charge of the club last summer, signing a two-year deal. Barca are currently six games away from winning the La Liga title . Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi scored as Barcelona beat Valencia 2-0 on Saturday .
Radamel Falcao joined United on a one-year loan deal in September but has failed to shine. Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev claims Manchester United are keeping their options open. The Colombian has scored just four goals in 25 appearances for United this season. Monaco spent a reported £50million to sign the striker from Porto in May 2013 .
Leonardo Jardim's Monaco face Juventus in Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Monaco are bidding to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg in Turin last week. The principality club are third in Ligue 1 and still in with a chance of qualifying for the semi-finals for the first time in 11 years. The Russian billionaire has tightened the purse strings at the Stade Louis II in recent seasons .
Arsenal beat Reading 2-1 in extra-time to reach the FA Cup final at Wembley on May 30. Arsene Wenger accepted his side were 'a bit lucky' after a fumble from Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici. The Gunners will now face Chelsea in the final after the Premier League leaders beat Manchester United 1-0 on Saturday .
Floyd Mayweather has shared a 15-second video showing off his lavish lifestyle on Instagram. The 38-year-old boxer hits back at his supposed 'haters' ahead of his fight-of-the-century bout with Manny Pacquiao. The video was shot and edited by director James 'JP' Dayap - a proud member of Mayweather's The Money Team brand. It features rows of jewel-encrusted watches, fleet of super-cars and carpets of cash. The five-division world champion is expected to earn around £120million for the fight.
Jordan Henderson is set to sign a new long-term contract at Liverpool. The midfielder had 14 months remaining on his current deal at Anfield. The 24-year-old's new deal is likely to be worth in the region of £100,000-a-week. Henderson could replace Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain when he leaves this summer .
Rafael Benitez admits he tried to sign Andre Schurrle before he joined Wolfsburg in January. The Napoli boss won the Europa League as Chelsea boss in 2013. Napoli travel to Wolfsburg for the first leg of the quarter-final on Thursday night. The former Chelsea boss also admits to trying to sign Ivan Perisic and Luiz Gustavo before their January departures from the club.
Jose Mourinho has the best clean sheets percentage record in Premier League history. The Chelsea boss has kept 101 clean sheets from 189 Premier League games. He has also the lowest average of goals conceded per game with 0.63. Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini also have impressive defensive records. Arsene Wenger is the second-longest serving manager in the top 10.
Werder Bremen beat Hamburg SV 1-0 in the northern derby to keep their Europa League hopes alive. Franco Di Santo scored the winner from the penalty spot in the 84th minute. Hamburg's Valon Behrami was sent off after bringing down Zlatko Junuzovic in the box. New Hamburg coach Bruno Labbadia made a losing return to the bench after being appointed this week.
Simon Mignolet has backed Belgium team-mate Divock Origi to be a success at Liverpool. The 19-year-old joined Liverpool after impressing at last summer's World Cup but was loaned back to Lille for this season. Origi has endured a difficult spell in Ligue 1 - scoring just seven league goals this campaign . The Lille striker was recently voted the second most overrated player in France Football's poll .
Atletico Madrid are in talks to sign Palermo's Paulo Dybala, according to reports in Spain. Juventus, Roma, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain are all interested in signing the Argentine. Mundo Deportivo have installed Barcelona as favourites to win the Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti has upset Isco by telling him to be more defensive, report Marca .
Juventus have made a move for Palermo striker Paulo Dybala, according to reports in Italy. The Serie A side have tabled an offer of 25million euros (£18m) for the 21-year-old. Manchester United and Arsenal have also been linked with a transfer for the striker . Barcelona beat Almeria 4-0 on Wednesday, while Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 300th goal for Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Manchester City lost 4-2 to Manchester United in the Manchester derby on April 12. The Premier League champions are currently fourth in the table, 12 points behind Chelsea. Manuel Pellegrini's side face Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday . Joe Hart says City have 'let themselves down' this season and have had 'honest conversations'
McCoy won on board Elliott's Don Cossack who took apart a strong Melling Chase field with a 26-length defeat of Cue Card. McCoy's penultimate ride over the Grand National fences ended in disappointment when Eastlake was pulled up in an action-packed Topham Chase in which only 10 of the 30 starters completed.
MMA fighter Anderson Silva will meet with Brazilian taekwondo officials in the hope of competing in next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, despite facing a possible doping ban. The 40-year-old Brazilian is currently suspended by UFC after failing drug tests. He is considered one of the best pound-for-pound mixed martial arts fighters in the history of the sport. There are doubts about Silva's eligibility for the games, as well as about his form.
Former England team director Andy Flower is now technical director of elite coaching at the ECB. But effectively he is now running the England cricket academy at Loughborough. He has no wish to get involved at England senior level again or become entangled in politics. Kevin Pietersen is back playing cricket for Surrey in the hope of winning back a Test spot. Sepp Blatter’s smooth procession to a ridiculous fifth term as FIFA president continued at the CONCACAF Congress in the Bahamas.
Bayern Munich doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt has quit in the fall-out of their Champions League defeat by Porto. The 72-year-old medical professional said 'the bond of trust is damaged' and called the blame centred at his department 'inexplicable' His son Kilian, Peter Ueblacker and Lutz Hansel, who are all part of the team at Bayern, have also resigned. Pep Guardiola said: 'It was his decision to leave, I respect his decision. That is all' Bayern Munich lost 3-1 to Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Jessica Ennis-Hill will compete against Katarina Johnson-Thompson in Austria at the end of May. The 29-year-old admits she has struggled to balance motherhood with her Olympic aspirations. The British heptathlete will return to hurdling at the Great City Games in Manchester in May . She has not competed since the London Anniversary Games of July 2013 .
Jessica Ennis-Hill has written to the IAAF to ask why Tatyana Chernova has been allowed to keep her world title. Chernova failed a drugs test two years before she beat Ennis in Daegu, South Korea. Ennis Hill says she is 'not happy' with the way Chernova's ban has been handled. The Brit also criticised Nike's choice to sponsor two-time drugs cheat Justin Gatlin.
The city of Eugene in the United States has been awarded the rights to host the 2021 IAAF World Championships. The decision was taken by the International Association of Athletics Federations Council. The IAAF bypassed the usual bidding process because of what it saw as a 'unique strategic opportunity' Eugene failed last November in its bid tohost the 2019 event, which was instead awarded to Doha.
Liverpool are making a rival push for Manchester United target Memphis Depay. PSV Eindhoven have confirmed United have made enquiries for the Holland international. Liverpool hope to convince Depay that he would get more regular football with them. The 21-year-old has scored 23 goals for PSV this season and is valued at £25million . Depay has already made over 100 appearances for the Dutch giants.
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has played down comparisons with Paul Scholes. The 25-year-old says 'there will never be another Scholes' at Old Trafford. The Spaniard has scored seven goals in 26 appearances since his £28.8m arrival last summer. Herrera's favourite goal for United came against League One side Yeovil in the FA Cup third round.
Jessica Carey had her husband Aaron Carey tattoo a childhood portrait of her grandmother on her arm. She surprised her grandmother Patty Lawing with the tattoo and it was captured on camera. The video was captured in February but the priceless reaction is only now emerging online. Patty is so overwhelmed by the gesture that she begins to shake and wave her arms .
Real Madrid face city rivals Atletico Madrid in Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday. Luka Modric, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema are all out injured for Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti could start Isco, Jese and Javier Hernandez in their absence. The Italian is confident his side can cope without the trio in the Bernabeu .
Atletico Madrid drew 0-0 with Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg. Mario Mandzukic suffered a cut to the top of the nose from an elbow by Sergio Ramos. The Croatian also suffered an ankle injury that forced him to miss Saturday's 2-1 win at Deportivo La Coruna. But Atletico boss Diego Simeone says he should be fit for the second leg on Wednesday .
Real Madrid face rivals Atletico Madrid in Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday. Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Luka Modric, Marcelo and Gareth Bale are all ruled out through injury or suspension . Madrid drew 0-0 with Atletico in the first leg of their last-eight tie last week. The European champions will be without Karim Benzema through injury .
Alex Elenes went on a trip of a lifetime to see the Amazon rainforest...but he missed the whole thing being asleep. The pictures were captured by his cousin Roxy de la Rosa who posted them on Reddit. The trip cost Alex upwards of £1,000 ($1,600) and he even missed getting up for the jungle trek completely.
Shaheen Pirouz from Denton, Texas, filmed her tiny pet canine being propped up and repeatedly falling forwards. Footage shows him being positioned on his back legs, with his eyes immediately starting to close. He then flops over to one side as he falls into a deep sleep. 'Puppy had been awake for a few hours and couldn't help but fall asleep even in the funniest positions'
The match was organised to help Motor Neurone Disease campaigner Gordon Aikman in his fight against the terminal condition. Labour's football-mad Scottish leader Jim Murphy scored the winning goal in the friendly match against the Tories in Edinburgh today. Before the game, David Cameron insisted – like in the upcoming election – the Tories could pull off an against-the-odds victory.
Adam Johnson has been charged with three counts of sexual activity with an underage girl and one of grooming. The Sunderland winger was considered a prospect for Roy Hodgson as recently as a year ago. The 26-year-old scored seven goals in seven games for Sunderland last season. Johnson has made three Premier League appearances under new Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat .
Manchester City have increased season tickets for many fans by 283 per cent. Some disabled fans say they are 'disgusted' with the club after they hiked prices by £345 to £975. The club say they do not wish to discriminate and have to ensure they give the same offering to all supporters.
Aston Villa could sign Cordoba striker Florin Andone for as little as £2.5million. The 22-year-old has scored six goals in 17 games for the struggling Spanish side this season. Cordoba are rooted to the bottom of La Liga and need to raise funds to stay in the top flight. The player is valued at around £6million but it is thought Villa will look to strike a bargain .
Josh Meekings was charged with deliberate handball during Inverness' 3-2 extra-time win over Celtic. The defender was cited by SFA Compliance Officer Tony McGlennan for denying an opposing team an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball. But a three-man judicial panel dismissed the charge - leaving the player free to face Falkirk at Hampden on May 30. Meeking tweeted: 'Once again, would like to thank everybody for the messages and support given over the last few days, cannot wait!’.
Victor Wanyama's future came under question after an interview where he seemed to hint at a move to Arsenal. Saints boss Ronald Koeman called for his players to show more common sense. Koeman says he will not be enforcing a media ban to keep his players out of trouble . Southampton host Tottenham in the Europa League on Saturday .
Frank Knight settled before court proceedings with the owners of the Championship’s basement club, having to pay a staggering £20,000 in damages. Supporters up and down the country have reacted to that by raising close to £15,000. A fellow Blackpool fan began a fundraising page on the website ‘go fund me’, which has attracted interest across Britain. Countdown's Rachel Riley and comic Russell Brand have tweeted links to the page.
Juventus beat Lazio 2-0 to move 15 points clear of Lazio at the top of Serie A. Carlos Tevez scored the opening goal and celebrated by dancing like a chicken. Lionel Messi scored his 400th goal for Barcelona against Valencia in La Liga. Paris Saint-Germain beat Nice 3-1 to go top of Ligue 1 by a point. Lyon can return to the summit by beating St. Etienne on Sunday.
Daniel Sturridge was left in stitches by Darren Farley's impersonation of Michael Owen. The Liverpool striker was part of a promotional video for BT Sport's FA Cup match with Aston Villa. Farley specialises in mimicking a number of Anfield stars both past and present . The pair discussed the Reds' clash with Villa and Sturridge's goal celebration dance .
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have both scored eight goals in the Champions League this season. But Shakhtar Donetsk's Luiz Adriano has netted on nine occasions this term. Adriano is out of contract at the end of the year and could move to the Premier League. Arsenal have sent scouts to watch Adriano in recent months, while Liverpool are also keen.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Javier Hernandez, Patrice Evra, Carlos Tevez, Paul Pogba and Gerard Pique are all in the last four of the Champions League. United missed out on Europe's premier competition for the first time in 19 years last season. The former United players have all made the semi-finals in their former club's absence from the competition.
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. Kurt Zouma was deployed in a defensive midfield role to deal with Marouane Fellaini. The 20-year-old man-marked the big Belgian superbly during the Blues' win. Jose Mourinho was impressed with the performance of the young Frenchman . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news.
Eden Hazard could be named PFA Player of the Year this weekend. Zinedine Zidane has revealed his admiration for the Chelsea star. The Real Madrid reserve boss said he likes Hazard more than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Hazard's form has been a major factor in Chelsea's impending Premier League title win .
John Hughes says he was ready to walk away from his job at Inverness as Josh Meekings controversy went into overdrive. The Caley Thistle boss says he felt so repulsed by the gut-wrenching predicament being endured by his young defender that he was. Hughes set off on a lonely bike ride after hearing Meeking had been cited for the handball missed by officials in the semi-final against Celtic, and admits his head was in a spin. Only messages of support awaiting him on his return from footballing friends brought him back from the brink of quitting.
The Al Rayyan Stadium is inspired by sand dunes and its design has been produced by UK-based architecture firms Ramboll and Pattern. Fans in the stands will sit in a comfortable 24-28 degrees Celsius, while paths and walkways leading to the stadium will also be cooled. The stadium is expected to host matches up to the quarter-final stage of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022. A mosque, aquatics centre, athletics track, cricket pitch, tennis courts and hockey pitch are being built nearby.
On Friday it will be 100 years since 50,000 gathered at Old Trafford to contest FA Cup final. Many soldiers already wounded from war or in uniform for training earned the match its Khaki Cup Final tag. Some claimed the final, won by Sheffield United following a 3-0 victory over Chelsea, should not have taken place at all following the outbreak of war in 1914.
Chelsea are 10 points clear of second-placed Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table. The Blues travel to the Emirates on Sunday to face their nearest rivals Arsenal . Oscar hopes that winning the title can kick-start a period of dominance in England. The 23-year-old says Chelsea are improving as the time goes by and are 'up to any challenge' .
Jockey Blake Shinn was forced to ride more than 200 metres to the finish line with his pants down. The elastic in his pants gave way, exposing his backside to punters track-side. 'I was more worried about winning the race. They [the pants] went just after the start and there was nothing I could do,' Shinn said.
Jonathan Pitre, 14, was born with Epidermolysis Bullosa - or 'butterfly skin' - and must be bathed and bandaged every day. One in every 17,000 people suffer from the genetic condition. Unless a cure is found, Jonathan will likely only live to 25. He says he can even feel pain when he is asleep but is trying to 'live in the moment' .
The video was filmed in Moon Park, Odessa, Ukraine, and has gone viral on social media. The 'vampire girl' preys on late-night walkers in the park wearing a bloodstained nightgown. She waits until concerned locals walk up to her before screaming, causing them to run off in terror.
Kristina Karo is suing Mila Kunis for $5,000 claiming she stole her pet chicken as a child. The 31-year-old claims that Kunis stole the hen from her farm in Ukraine when she was seven years old. But Kunis has responded with a tongue-in-cheek video claiming she will counter-sue for injuries sustained while watching Karo's music video.
Jordan Henderson has signed a new five-year £100,000-a-week contract with Liverpool. The midfielder could be handed the captain's armband when Steven Gerrard leaves. The 24-year-old says he is 'over the moon' after signing a new long-term deal at Anfield . Henderson has urged Raheem Sterling and Jordon Ibe to follow his lead by signing new deals.
Terri Hernandez says she grew close to Ursula Lloyd, the mother of Odin Lloyd over the trial, even thinking about her when the jury came back with their first degree murder conviction. 'I smiled at her after the verdict and just nodded my head,' she said. The interview comes just days after he son was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on after he was convicted of Lloyd's killing.
Surveillance footage captured at Spring Garden station in Philadelphia on Tuesday shows the group of youngsters viciously attacking the victims just seconds before the train pulls into the station. They then pull them to the ground, punch them and repeatedly stamp on their heads. The brawl, involving students from Benjamin Franklin High School, even spilled onto the tracks, with one person falling onto the line during the confrontation.
Francis Pusok's arrest was recorded by a TV news helicopter and has led to an FBI civil rights investigation and 10 deputies being placed on leave pending an internal probe. The 30-year-old's lengthy criminal record includes charges of obstructing an officer and resisting an officer, as well as attempted robbery, animal cruelty and fighting or offensive words. He was treated for his injuries while being held at West Valley Detention Center.
The 20,000 square foot mansion in the ritzy suburb of Barrington is opulent and private, sitting by two lakes in eight acres of manicured gardens. The five bedroom, nine bathroom French Country-style estate is listed at $13 million, having failed to find a buyer at $15.9 million since it first hit the market in 2013. The house includes a wet bar, walnut-paneled library, huge gourmet kitchen and a built-in safe and state-of-the-art security system.
Authorities were called to an industrial site in Wetherill Park, west of Sydney, shortly after 11am on Thursday where they worked to release three men. They had been unloading or loading timber when it fell on them. Two men died at the scene as a result and the surviving man was taken to nearby Fairfield Hospital in a serious condition. Police say the shelving in the shipping container moved and trapped the men.
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola split his pants during 6-1 win over Porto last night. The Spanish tactician wore a tight, grey suit with a navy pullover, black tie and crisp white shirt. He joked: 'I'll have to buy new ones for the next match' Dermot O'Leary, Olly Murs, Russell Brand and Harry Styles have all fallen foul of the tight suit trend.
A little girl named Anya Brodie asked Michelle Obama her age and when Obama told her she was 51-years-old the little girl just couldn't believe it. The girl yelled in amazement, 'You look too young!' A flattered Obama asked Brodie to repeat her effortless compliment back into the microphone. 'Say that again. Give her the mic,' FLOTUS told the moderator.
California-based YouTube user Lionel Hutz filmed his young son chasing the family feline around the garden. Footage shows the cat licking his fur before his human friend comes along and plonks himself on top. After a brief moment of stillness, the cat immediately gets up and scurries over to another spot. The boy then proceeds to follow the pet to his new location.
Witnesses to the abduction said four people wrapped the pup in a blanket and left in a car around 3:20 a.m. from Dockweiler State Beach, just west of the city's international airport. The initial police report said the animal was a small seal. But a companion pup that escaped and was later found on the beach is a sea lion, says Peter Wallerstein, the president of the group Marine Animal Rescue.
Israel is developing a system to accurately detect tunnelling activity, it has been revealed. The 'first of its kind' equipment will be able to detect activity at a distance using a series of sensors. These sensors will be so precise there would be 'no false alarms', officials said. Decision comes after the Israeli army considered more than 700 tunnel proposals.
Spartak Moscow were fined £2,500 after their supporters allegedly displayed a racist banner. The Russian Football Union said Spartak fans displayed 'a banner of discriminatory content with a racist symbol,' specifically a Celtic cross. Spartak's appeal against the sanctions was rejected by the RFU on Tuesday. The club's fans have been banned from attending their next two away games.
The nine-year-old girl was attacked by the lion in Namtsy, in the Sakha Republic in Siberia . Circus entertainers had brought their show to the village and were walking the animal . The girl was walking home from music school with her mother when she was mauled. The circus is believed to have left the village abruptly after the incident .
Incident happened during rush hour in Changchun city, China, on Thursday April 16. Pictures and videos of the scene were posted to Weibo, China's equivalent of Twitter, and quickly went viral. It's unclear if this is a military tank but people inside the vehicle were wearing camouflage uniforms.
Liverpool lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley last weekend. Brendan Rodgers insists he is the right man to lead the club next season. The Reds are fifth in the Premier League table, seven points behind Manchester City in fourth. Liverpool take on West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns on Saturday. Jordan Henderson is set to make his first appearance since signing a new five-year deal.
Marouane Fellaini hails Steven Gerrard as the best passer of the ball he has faced. The Manchester United midfielder was on the pitch as Gerrard was dismissed in Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to United at Anfield last month . The 27-year-old also praised Phil Jagielka as the toughest tackler he has come up against since leaving Goodison Park in September 2013 . Wayne Rooney is the best finisher he has played with at Manchester United, according to the Belgian.
Southampton host Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Ronald Koeman has praised the work of his predecessor Mauricio Pochettino at the club. The former Argentina defender left last summer to sign a five-year deal at White Hart Lane. Koeman was speaking after meeting Barclays Spirit of the Game hero Tina Croucher. The Southampton boss says the game will be decided between the white lines.
Mauricio Pochettino would like Harry Kane to be rested at the end of his breakthrough season. Tottenham boss would prefer Kane to compete in the European U21 Championships in the Czech Republic. FA chairman Greg Dyke has revealed that Kane wants to play for England's Under 21s side at the European Championships. Dyke said: 'I got a call from Harry Kane's agent recently just to say how much he enjoyed playing for England recently'
Tottenham defender Kyle Walker faces another four weeks on the sidelines after picking up an injury against Burnley earlier this month. The England international sustained the injury following a heavy collision with Burnley defender Kieran Trippier at Turf Moor on April 5. Walker has been provided with a protective boot to ensure no further damage is caused. The prognosis suggests Walker will miss Tottenham's next four Premier League fixtures .
Andrea Dossena was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting at Harrods in Knightsbridge on April 7. The 33-year-old will face no further action after being interviewed by police. The Italian and a woman, 31, were also held at the scene but released after being questioned. The defender signed a short-term contract with League One strugglers Leyton Orient back in November. Dossenas last played for the Os on April 14 in a 1-0 home loss to Doncaster Rovers.
Liverpool are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund striker Ciro Immobile. The Italy international has struggled in Germany and is wanted by the Reds. Liverpool have made contact with Dortmund's sporting director Michael Zorc to sound out the figures. Spartak Moscow want to rescue Nemanja Vidic from his nightmare spell at Inter Milan. Chelsea have checked on Standard Liege left-back Damien Dussaut. Manchester City are considering the merits of QPR goalkeeper Alex McCarthy . Stoke City are keen on Blackpool teenager Dom Telford . Celtic are looking to re-shape their squads to fit into their Premier League structure .
Jordon Ibe is set to sign a new five-year contract with Liverpool by the end of the week. The 19-year-old spent the first half of this season on loan at Derby County. Ibe returned to Liverpool in January and has made eight appearances this season. Liverpool also expect to announce Jordan Henderson's new contract this week .
Liverpool are seven points behind fourth placed Manchester City with a game in hand. Brendan Rodgers' future at Anfield has been questioned after a third straight season without a trophy. Jamie Carragher believes Rodgers is still the right man to lead Liverpool forward. The former Liverpool defender received a Beacon Award for his community work on Merseyside on Tuesday.
Jack Grealish has become the third Premier League starlet to be caught on camera apparently inhaling nitrous oxide. The 19-year-old has been photographed inhaling from a white balloon believed to be filled with the laughing gas. The selfie was taken in a hotel room about six months ago following a night out. The allegations come after it emerged that the Aston Villa midfielder is ready to commit his international future to England.
Teresa Bullock captured the two-minute clip at her house in Ohio on the birthday of her 18-year-old Macaque monkey named Angel. The video shows the monkey sitting up on a sink having its eyebrows plucked with a pair of tweezers. Its owner then proceeds to apply what looks like moisturizing cream, eye-liner, mascara and finally, and perhaps most shockingly, red lipstick. PETA's UK director, Mimi Bekhechi, said that videos like this 'often inspire ill-informed people to obtain monkeys as pets'
Edinson Cavani scored twice in PSG's League Cup final win against Bastia on Saturday. Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Uruguayan forward. But PSG owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi has ruled out selling the 28-year-old this summer. Cavani joined the French champions in a £50million deal from Napoli in the summer of 2013.
Tottenham are interested in signing 1860 Munich midfielder Julian Weigl. The 19-year-old midfielder has a buy-out clause of £2.5million. Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are also said to be keen on the German starlet. Tottenham lost 1-0 to Aston Villa in their Premier League clash on Saturday .
Nike have been forced to defend their new kits for the US women's national team following outcry over the fact they do not represent the American flag. The latest design, which will be worn by the women's team at this summer's World Cup, features an all white strip with hints of black and yellow. The aqua colour cleats are a tribute to Canada who will be hosting the tournament. Nike's vice president of North America communications Charlie Brooks has defended the company's decision not to promote the 'Stars and Stripes'
Trucker lets rip after a car towing a caravan moves into his lane and the two vehicles collide. Eventually the car jackknifes, coming to rest across the front of the van, blocking the slip road. Footage was posted on Facebook and viewed 2million times in less than 48 hours. Trucker ranted: 'F****** w*****. What the f*** are you doing coming over on me?'
Father-of-two Paul Doyle, 56, moved family into £820,000 home in Altrincham, Cheshire, in 2004. He put down £200,000 deposit and obtained £600,000 mortgage by falsely claiming wife Jeanette worked. But his family were probed after scandalising the leafy neighbourhood where his teenage son regularly rode quad bikes around the streets and later received an Asbo for terrorising other local children. Police kept watch on the family’s home where Doyle chopped down the huge front hedge so he could check for unwanted visitors outside. He was eventually arrested during a raid on his five-bedroom house after a major investigation into the supply of various
Ronald Koeman held a meeting with Southampton's players to refocus their minds on European qualification. Victor Wanyama's future came under question after an interview where he seemed to hint at move to Arsenal. Morgan Schneiderlin, Nathaniel Clyne and Jay Rodriguez have all been linked with a move away. The Kenyan denied making those comments in subsequently deleted Twitter posts .
Sir Alex Ferguson has chosen to spend his retirement devoting himself to any number of causes. The 73-year-old was in Glasgow on Thursday to make a £5,000 donation to the Remember Mary Barbour Fund . Ferguson's ability to push players hard was based at least in part on the example he set himself . The former Manchester United manager was famous not just for the trophies won, but the hours put in.
Inverness defender Josh Meekings was banned for the Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic. Referee Craig Charleston saw an incident, but not the gory details. The official had his view obstructed by bodies and because of that the SFA could take no action. The governing body immediately took the stance they *should* be allowed to use video evidence to review incidents the referee had clearly missed. PFA Scotland chief executive Fraser Wishart disagreed, telling them so.
Chris Ramsey is convinced he is the right man to bring long-term success to Loftus Road. The QPR manager believes it would be unfair for his future to depend on Rangers avoiding the drop. West Ham's Sam Allardyce and Bournemouth's Eddie Howe have both been linked with Ramsey's job in the summer .
Celtic lost 3-2 to Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Cup semi-final on Sunday. Josh Meekings handled Leigh Griffiths goal-bound header but none of the officials saw it. Van Dijk believes the decision on Sunday wasn't right and everyone can see it . The Dutchman said: 'It was a miracle that we didn't get the right decision' .
Chris Ramsey insists he's happy at Queens Park Rangers and will stay at the club for as long as they want him. The 52-year-old was handed the manager's job until the end of the season after stepping up from his youth development coaching role when Harry Redknapp resigned in February. QPR's Premier League status is hanging by the thread following Sunday's last-gasp defeat by Chelsea at Loftus Road . Reports suggest Ramsey could link up with former Tottenham colleague Tim Sherwood at Aston Villa in the summer if he wasn't handed the job on a permanent basis.
John Carver and Jonas Gutierrez had a training-ground bust-up last week. The Argentine was left out of Newcastle's matchday squad for Sunday's defeat by Spurs. Carver says the pair have shaken hands 'like two grown men' and are 'moving on' . Newcastle host Swansea City at St James' Park on Saturday (3pm) .
Manny Pacquiao takes on Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 2. The Filipino says he must be a 'warrior in the ring' to come out on top against the undefeated American. The $300m mega-fight has been billed as the biggest sporting event in history.
Justin Rose finished joint runner-up at the Masters with Phil Mickelson. The Englishman is back training and is using his £30,000 indoor golf simulator. The high-tech 'TrackMan Indoor High Definition Golf Simulator' lets players practice their games inside their own homes. It doesn't come cheap though and will set you back around £30k to have one installed .
Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton finished first and second in second practice in Bahrain. Rosberg was quicker in sectors one and two of the session but a mistake from Hamilton cost him four tenths of a second. Sebastian Vettel finished fourth, behind Rosberg, Hamilton and third-placed Kimi Raikkonen. Jenson Button was forced out of practice after just three minutes with an engine fault.
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen finished first in Friday's practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Finn set the pace with a lap of one minute 37.827secs, two tenths of a second ahead of team-mate Sebastian Vettel. Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg finished 16th and 16th respectively. McLaren's Fernando Alonso was an encouraging seventh, finishing 0.771secs down. Jenson Button stalled his car after just three minutes of practice session .
Belardo looks more likely to head to the French 2,000 Guineas rather than the British equivalent at Newmarket on May 2. Trainer Roger Varian insists he has not lost faith in Belardo after the 2014 Dewhurst Stakes winner beat only one home in Saturday's Greenham Stakes. Varian has an interesting Derby trial contender in Newbury maiden winner Intilaaq .
Frankie Dettori made it six winners in four days as well as three flying dismounts with a treble at Newbury on Saturday centred around a neck success on Charlie Hills-trained Greenham Stakes winner Muhaarar. He now has nine winners from 29 rides, not sound seismic but it is significant compared to the last two seasons. The 2014 campaign had only 37 successes and, a truncated 2013 season when he returned from the doldrums of splitting from Godolphin.
McCoy finished fifth on Shutthefrontdoor in the Grand National, but will not ride in the Scottish National. McCoy has three rides at Ayr today - Sea Lord, Upsilon Bleu and Lettheriverrundry - but then is not expected to ride again until the Sandown next weekend. McCoy will bring an end to his two-decade domination of jump racing at Sandown.
Aaron Cruden has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and will be out for six months. The 26-year-old Waikato Chiefs fly-half has started 15 Tests for the world champions in the last two years. Cruden will see a surgeon on Wednesday to arrange a knee reconstruction in the coming weeks. England lock Joe Launchbury is hopeful of making his comeback against Leicester on May 9.
Saracens lost 13-9 to Clermont in the Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday . Mark McCall's side had five English-qualified forwards in the starting pack . The Saracens director of rugby said he has no intention of overspending in a competitive post-World Cup transfer market. McCall said: 'The fact our pack is as young as it is is incredibly exciting for us'
Gloucester beat Exeter 30-19 in their last-four tie at Kingsholm to reach the Challenge Cup final. The Cherry and Whites now face Edinburgh at the Twickenham Stoop on May 1 . Jonny May was dropped from Stuart Lancaster's England squad following his poor showing against Italy in round two of the RBS 6 Nations .
Alastair Cook needs something different to draw on in his same-same pace bowling attack. The biggest reason England have not won away from home since 2012 is that they are lacking something different in their attack. Mark Wood seems to have that different trajectory which should suit overseas pitches. Adil Rashid could offer what is needed but by all accounts he hasn't been bowling well enough. Ben Stokes was the pick of the bowlers for me on day one because of the fuller length that he bowled.
Ben Stokes was at the centre of everything on a hard-fought first day of the second Test in Grenada. The Durham all-rounder injured himself, then struck immediately when he came on to bowl and became embroiled in a heated dispute with Marlon Samuels that led to him being admonished by umpire Steve Davis. Stokes went wicketless in 32 overs in the first Test, even throwing away a dismissal for the second time by overstepping, and ended up in a strident Twitter debate with his critics.
Steven Finn believes he has rediscovered the form that made him one of the most exciting fast-bowling prospects in England. Finn was overlooked for the West Indies tour, but has spent time since the World Cup working on his run-up and watching videos of his best spells as a reminder of why he became the youngest English bowler to take 50 Test wickets. The 26-year-old Finn has played only one Championship game for Middlesex this season, but insisted he felt ready to add to his 23 Test caps .
Mohammad Hafeez was banned from bowling after being reported for a suspect action five months ago. The 34-year-old then failed an initial test on its legality and missed out on the World Cup. But the Pakistan all-rounder is free to resume bowling in international cricket after remedial work and a re-test on his action. Pakistan's next fixture is against Bangladesh on Wednesday in Mirpur  .
Kraigg Brathwaite was first to fall to James Anderson's venomous in-swinger in the third over. Chris Jordan had Devon Smith caught behind after replays clearly showed the ball missed his outside edge. Smith declined to review the decision with HotSpot not available in this Test series. That left the hosts 36 for two at lunch, with 15 overs gone in the first session .
Sir Bradley Wiggins left Team Sky after Paris-Roubaix on April 12. The four-time Olympic champion will ride for his eponymous team in the May 1 to 3 race. The 2012 Tour de France winner was not selected in Team Sky's 2014 squad for the race . The Tour de Yorkshire begins in Bridlington and finishes in Leeds next month.
Kyrie Irving scored 30 points in his playoff debut as Cleveland Cavaliers beat Boston Celtics 113-100. LeBron James chipped in with 20 points as the Cavs took a 1-0 lead in their best of seven-game series. Chris Paul scored 32 points as Los Angeles Clippers beat San Antonio Spurs 107-92. Kyle Korver scored 21 points as Atlanta Hawks defeated Brooklyn Nets 99-92 on Sunday. Memphis Grizzlies beat Portland Trail Blazers 100-86 in Game 1 of Western Conference first-round series.
Graeme Dott beat Ricky Walden 10-8 at the Crucible in Sheffield on Sunday . The 37-year-old survived a series of twitches close to the winning line before clinching the win . Dott remains aggrieved by having to play three best-of-19-frame matches just to get to the main draw. The previous format meant a player of his standing had just one to negotiate .
West Brom beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park on Saturday. James Morrison opened the scoring after just two minutes with a header from a Chris Brunt corner. Craig Gardner doubled West Brom's lead with a fine long range effort in the second half . Tony Pulis returned to the south London ground for the first time since leaving Crystal Palace last season. The former Baggies boss was roundly applauded as he came out from the tunnel in the corner of the ground.
Everton defender Leighton Baines is friends with rocker Miles Kane and Arctic Monkeys' front-man Alex Turner. The England international has given his thoughts on six mainstream tracks in an interview with Match of the Day magazine. Baines admits that he doesn't know any of One Direction's hit songs despite their global success. He also reveals that Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' Uptown Funk is regularly played in the Toffees' dressing room .
Graziano Pelle scored his first Premier League goal since December 20 as Southampton beat Hull City 2-1 at St Mary's. James Ward-Prowse came on at half-time and converted a penalty to put the home side in front. The Italian striker was booked for a clash with Hull City's Alex Bruce in the first half. Hull boss Steve Bruce was furious that Pelle was allowed to stay on the field after the incident. Pelle sealed the victory in the 81st minute, finishing off a good passing move to score his first league goal in 1,245 minutes.
Ronald Koeman made enquiries for Tonny Vilhena in January and is keen to bring him to St Mary's. The 20-year-old Feyenoord winger has one year left on his contract at the Dutch club. The Saints are also monitoring £10m-rated midfielder Jordy Clasie. Koeman is also looking to make Eljero Elia's loan move from Werder Bremen permanent .
Stoke City came from behind to beat Southampton 2-1 at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Morgan Schneiderlin gave Ronald Koeman's Southampton the lead in the first half. Mame Biram Diouf equalised for Stoke before Charlie Adam's late winner. Mark Hughes believes Tom Jones' Delilah is causing his side to be marked down in UEFA’s Fair Play League because of its violent theme.
Franco di Santo has scored 13 goals in 22 games for Werder Bremen so far this season. The Argentine has been linked with a summer move to the Premier League. Sunderland sporting director Lee Congerton knows Di Santo from his time at Chelsea. The 26-year-old failed to make an impact at Stamford Bridge and was sold in 2010 .
West Brom beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in their Premier League clash on Saturday. James Morrison and Craig Gardner scored for the Baggies at the Hawthorns . Tony Pulis insists he will never change his touchline attire. The 57-year-old wears a cap, track suit and shiny white trainers on the touchline. The Baggies boss will turn up to the stadium in suit and tie, then return to that again straight after the match to address the press.
Walter Smith spent two spells in charge of Rangers and has praised Stuart McCall's impact. The 67-year-old insists Ally McCoist was given little chance of succeeding at Ibrox. Smith was chairman for some of that period after accepting Charles Green's offer to join the board. He insists the club was too badly run to ensure true success on the park .
Andres Iniesta set up Neymar for the opening goal in Barcelona's 2-0 win over PSG on Tuesday night. The Spaniard is yet to score or create a goal for the Catalan club this season. The 30-year-old admits he has been unhappy with his form for Barcelona this season . Barcelona face city rivals Espanyol at the Estadi Cornella-El Prat on Saturday .
Brendan Rodgers was convicted of neglecting a property in Accrington, Lancashire. He was ordered to fix the windows, doors and roof and remove rubbish from the garden. But he did not receive a summons and was found guilty at Blackburn Magistrates' Court. Both Rodgers and co-owner Judith O'Hagan had their case overturned at a later hearing .
Jack Grealish is at the centre of a tug of war between the Republic of Ireland and England. The 19-year-old impressed in Aston Villa's 2-1 FA Cup semi-final win over Liverpool on Sunday. Tim Sherwood has been impressed with the youngster and wants him to focus on his Aston Villa career rather than his international future. The former Tottenham boss says he must continue to force his way into the Villa first team .
Per Mertesacker limped off in Arsenal's FA Cup semi-final win over Reading on Saturday. The 6ft 6in German was substituted around the hour mark with an ankle injury. He was replaced by Gabriel Paulista, who will deputise for him on Sunday. Chelsea host Arsenal in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Sunday .
Clayton Donaldson scored a late headed winner as Birmingham City defeated Reading 1-0. Reading were involved in a dramatic 2-1 defeat against Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday. Adam Federici, who made the error that led to Alexis Sanchez's winning goal, was retained by Birmingham .
Gary Gardner will report to Aston Villa for pre-season training to be assessed by Tim Sherwood. The 22-year-old scored a stunning free-kick against Watford with Sherwood in attendance at the City Ground. Sherwood is keen to see Gardner train day-to-day before making up his mind . Gardner has enjoyed a successful loan spell at Nottingham Forest .
Shay Given will keep his place in Aston Villa's side for the FA Cup final at Wembley against Arsenal. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper is putting Brad Guzan under pressure for the No 1 jersey in the Premier League. Guzan was said to be hurting after missing out on the semi-final victory over Liverpool, but understood Tim Sherwood's decision to keep faith with Given.
Tim Sherwood wants to make Massimo Luongo one of his first summer signings at Aston Villa. The 22-year-old midfielder was player of the tournament during Australia's successful Asian Cup in January. Sherwood sent Luongo to Swindon on loan during his spell as development director at White Hart Lane. Luongo has made 36 appearances in all competitions for the Robins - scoring six goals.
Micky Adams became the 42nd manager to be dismissed this season when he was fired by Tranmere on Sunday. The trend is set to smash the previous record of 46, set in 2006-07. Arsene Wenger remains the longest serving boss with more than 18 years at Arsenal. Malky Mackay became the 17th Championship boss to be sacked this season .
Blackpool goalkeeper Joe Lewis wore an autographed shirt in last week's Championship match with Reading. The signed shirt was meant to be put aside for a club sponsor but Lewis had to wear it because Blackpool, who have no kitman, had no others to give the 27-year-old. The club's relegation from the Championship was confirmed last week following Rotherham's 1-0 win over Brighton, and this is just another embarrassing moment in a season to forget for the Tangerines.
Blackpool drew 1-1 with Reading in their League One clash at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night . The Seasiders were relegated to League One after Rotherham beat Brighton 1-0 on Monday . Blackpool fans gathered outside the ground at 7pm to protest against the Oyston family . Chairman Karl Oyston was the target of their criticism as they chanted 'Oyston out' and 'we're relegated because of your greed' . Stewards and police were present but the protests did not spill over into violence .
Blackpool drew 1-1 with Reading after Jamie O'Hara scored from the penalty spot . Lee Clark's side were relegated to League One after being demoted on Easter Monday . The Seasiders fans gathered outside Bloomfield Road to protest against the Oyston family . Blackpool's main reception was pelted with eggs before their game with Reading .
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are two of the leading lights of world football. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner would love to play alongside his namesake Cristiano Ronaldo. The 38-year-old has suggested he could play again for Fort Lauderdale Strikers, a North American League side that he now co-owns. Ronaldo admits a return to top level football is past him.
Barcelona beat PSG 3-1 in Champions League quarter-final first leg at Parc des Princes. Andres Iniesta was substituted eight minutes into the second half after a clash with Javier Pastore. Tests on Thursday confirmed Iniesta suffered a bruised pelvis in the Champions League tie. Iniesta could now miss Saturday's La Liga game at home to Valencia .
Wolves striker Benik Afobe scored his 31st goal of the season in 1-1 draw with Ipswich at Molineux. Richard Stearman's own goal gave Ipswich the lead in the 21st-minute. Afobe equalised after 50 minutes to keep Wolves in the Championship play-off hunt . Tommy Smith's header from Teddy Bishop's corner was deflected into his own net.
Chelsea are the worst behaved team in the Premier League when it comes to respecting referees, according to official figures. The table is compiled by Football Association delegates who attend each match and give ratings out of seven. Liverpool show the greatest respect towards officials, followed by Burnley and West Brom. Sunderland, Arsenal and Stoke City rank poorly in the assessment .
British Transport Police (BTP) Chief Constable Paul Crowther has warned of the problem. He said the impact on ordinary passengers is 'unacceptable' Comes ahead of a summit organised to determine the scale of problem. BTP has recorded 630 football-related incidents so far this season, including racial abuse.
Tim Sherwood was quizzed about his letter to young Aston Villa fan Charlie Pye on Friday. Pye had applied for the Villa hotseat after Paul Lambert was sacked in February. The youngster wanted a chocolate bar as a win bonus and would have agreed terms for a signed claret and blue football, a WWE wrestling figure and some sweets. Sherwood revealed his 'win bonus' to the assembled media in reference to Pye's letter.
Daniel Sturridge missed Liverpool's 2-0 win over Newcastle on Monday with tightness in his hip. The England striker failed to train again on Thursday as Brendan Rodgers stepped up preparations for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final with Aston Villa. Sturridge hasn't been involved in any outdoor work since before the quarter-final replay against Blackburn. Steven Gerrard is available after serving his three-match suspension against Newcastle .
Raheem Sterling opened the scoring for Liverpool in the first half after nine minutes at Anfield. Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko was sent off in the 71st minute for a foul on Adam Lallana . Liverpool are now four points behind Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table .
Kevin Pietersen was taken off the field during Surrey's match against Oxford MCCU. The batsman was hit on the hand while fielding close-in during Oxford's second innings. The Surrey batsman stayed down momentarily before moving gingerly and leaving the field. Pietersen scored 170 in the first innings, his first in red ball cricket since last year's Ashes debacle 15 months ago.
Gareth Bale has endured a difficult second season at Real Madrid. The 25-year-old has been linked with a return to the Premier League with Manchester United and Chelsea. Mark Hughes has urged the Welshman to stay at the Bernabeu. The Stoke boss played with Gary Lineker under Terry Venables at Barcelona in 1988. Hughes regrets only spending a single season at the Nou Camp .
Juventus beat Monaco 0-0 at the Stade Louis II on Wednesday night. The Serie A leaders won the tie on aggregate, having led from the first-leg 1-0 through Arturo Vidal's penalty in Turin. Giorgio Chiellini was shown a yellow card for a deliberate handball in the first minute. The 30-year-old defender slipped on the turf and clawed the ball out of Joao Moutinho's reach. Juventus are on course to complete a historic treble this season.
Jamie Carragher does not feel Diego Simeone plays the type of football which would attract Arsenal, Manchester United or Manchester City. Atletico Madrid lost 1-0 to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg. Carragher says Sime one's team play deep, leave no space for counter attacks and don't play pretty football because you can lose it and be counter attacked.
Richard Eckersley is currently training with La Liga side Elche. The 26-year-old is a free agent after leaving MLS side New York Red Bulls last year. The former Burnley full-back has been hampered by injuries throughout his career. He made just two Premier League appearances for Manchester United during his time at Old Trafford.
Saudi Arabian footballer Emad Sahabi suffered a gruesome broken ankle while playing for his club Al Orubah against Al Shoalah. The match came to halt on 19 minutes when the midfielder's ankle appeared to have twisted 180 degrees after chasing down the ball. The break brings back the nightmare injuries suffered by Arsenal duo Eduardo and Aaron Ramsey a few years ago .
PSV Eindhoven beat Heerenveen 4-1 to win the Dutch Eredivisie title on Saturday. Luuk de Jong scored two headed first half goals to put his side in control at the Philips Stadion. PSV's victory put them on 79 points and beyond the reach of second-placed Ajax Amsterdam. Ajax have lost their title after four successive years as champions.
Bayern Munich beat Hoffenheim 2-0 to move 13 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga. Sebastian Rode opened the scoring in the 38th minute and Andreas Beck added an own goal in stoppage time. The German champions were without half a dozen starters including Philipp Lahm, Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Bastian Schweinsteiger .
Inter and Milan drew 0-0 in the 214th Derby della Madonnina at the San Siro. The two sides struggled to create any clear-cut chances in a goalless first half. Roberto Mancini's side have struggled to find a way through to the top flight this season. Both sides are struggling to find form and both are under pressure under their managers.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Shinji Kagawa on target as Borussia Dortmund beat Paderborn 3-0 at Signal Iduna Park. The win came three days after manager Jurgen Klopp announced he will quit the club in the summer. Dortmund are now eight points behind Bayern Munich and within three points of sixth-place Augsburg .
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Eden Hazard opened the scoring for the Blues with a first-half header. John Terry's challenge on Radamel Falcao led to Cesc Fabregas setting up Oscar to score. Thierry Henry, Jamie Redknapp and Graeme Souness agree Terry fouled the striker. The Sky Sports pundits agree that play should have been stopped for the challenge.
Arsenal beat Reading 2-1 to reach the FA Cup final after extra time at Wembley. Alexis Sanchez's low shot squirmed agonisingly through the legs of Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici. The Gunners will now face Manchester City in the final on May 30 . Mesut Ozil was Arsenal's star performer with an impressive 8.5 rating .
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge . Eden Hazard scored the only goal of the game in the first-half to give Jose Mourinho's side the lead . The Blues extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with the win . Branislav Ivanovic had a tough afternoon marking Marouane Fellaini .
Bayern Munich lost 3-1 to Porto in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Franz Beckenbauer was speaking in New York as part of the club's new media agreement with MSN. The German legend accused Dante of playing as if he were wearing 'ski boots' The 69-year-old said: 'It was one of those days, all the players didn't show their real performance'
Newcastle host Swansea at St James' Park on Saturday in the Premier League. The Magpies have lost their last six league matches in a row - including a 3-1 home defeat by Tottenham on Sunday. Daryl Janmaat has compared Newcastle's upcoming match to playing in the World Cup semi-final last summer. The 25-year-old defender came off the bench in Holland's penalty shootout loss to Argentina .
The protest will take place outside Stamford Bridge at 3pm on Saturday ahead of Manchester United game. The photo has been organised by the Chelsea Supporters Trust and Playfair Qatar. It aims to raise awareness about the conditions migrant workers face in Qatar. More than 1,400 confirmed deaths of construction workers in Qatar as the country put the infrastructure in place to host the World Cup in 2022.
FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein wants to rotate the World Cup between continents. The Jordanian is standing against Sepp Blatter, Michael van Praag and Luis Figo in the election. Prince Ali wants to see confederations take turns hosting the tournament. He also wants an investigation into how the 2026 US TV rights were awarded to Fox.
Nile Ranger joined Blackpool at the start of the season on a one-year deal. The 24-year-old has not featured for the Seasiders since the end of November. Ranger has been AWOL since returning to London after being left out of the squad to face Birmingham in early December. The former Newcastle striker has spoken for the first time about his struggles at Blackpool .
Frank Knight, 67, posted an apology on his Facebook account last week to Blackpool and the Oyston family, who run the Fylde coast club, over allegations he made on his social network account last year. In that statement, addressed to the 34 Facebook friends he had at that time, Knight said he had agreed to pay damages of £20,000 to the Sky Bet Championship club. Fellow Seasiders supporter Joe Atherton set up an account on the website gofundme.com where fans could pledge donations. Over 1,000 supporters did just that, ensuring the target was met in only three days .
Professor John Warren discovered avocado trees switch from male to female in a matter of hours. The trees flower with their 'female parts' ready to be pollinated by bees during the day. The flowers close for the night and then the next morning they reopen - but now they use their 'male anthers' to spread their pollen.
Amal Clooney's wardrobe has gone from strength-to-strength since her wedding to George Clooney. From elegant jumpsuits to panel shift dresses and suit/skirt combos, the 37-year-old always seems to get the balance of smart and sexy just right. From Prada and Stella McCartney to Dolce & Gabbana and Alexander McQueen, the London-based lawyer seems to spare no expense.
The video, titled 'We Will Burn America', includes footage of the 9/11 terror attacks and recent ISIS-inspired atrocities. It claims the U.S. is no longer safe anywhere 'on the globe' and claims its citizens' sense of safety is a 'mirage' The 11 minute-long video also features footage of some of the militants' bloodiest atrocities. These include the beheading of journalist James Foley and the burning of Jordanian pilot Muadh al-Kasasbeh.
Harry Kane has scored 29 goals in all competitions for Tottenham so far this season. Eden Hazard has scored 17 goals in the Premier League for Chelsea this term. Alexis Sanchez, David de Gea, Philippe Coutinho and Raheem Sterling also on shortlist. Four of the six players on the shortlist are also up for Young Player of the Year .
Harry Kane and Eden Harzard lead the nominations for PFA Young Player of the Year. Thibaut Courtois, David de Gea, Raheem Sterling and Philippe Coutinho complete the shortlist. The six players are all aged 23 or under at the start of this season. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in central London on April 26.
Ricardo Quaresma opened the scoring for Porto with a third minute penalty after Manuel Neuer brought down Jackson Martinez in the box. Thiago doubled Porto's lead in the 28th minute with a fine solo effort . Bayern Munich equalised in the 64th minute through a header from Robert Lewandowski . The German champions were reduced to 10 men when Xabi Alonso was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 80th minute . Martinez made it 2-1 to Porto in the second half after being fouled in the penalty area by Dante .
England finished day four of the first Test against West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on 98-2 . Gary Ballance scored 122 not out in England's second innings to bring up his fourth Test century in only his ninth match . Jos Buttler also impressed for Peter Moores' side with an unbeaten 59 off 56 balls . England set West Indies a target of 438 in just over four sessions that would even surpass their own world record successful Test chase of 418 in Antigua 12 years ago .
Steve Davis was leading 8-0 when he missed a shot on the green that he has rued to this day. Dennis Taylor pounced upon the error from Davis to overturn the difference and lead 9-7 overnight. The 1985 final was watched by 18.5million, a BBC2 record, but it is way behind the most-watched sporting events. Davis was the world No 1, winner the previous two years, and had made the perfect start.
Mauricio Pochettino insists Tim Sherwood will be shown respect on his return to White Hart Lane. Tottenham Hotspur host Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League. Sherwood was shown the door by Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy 11 months ago. Spurs occupy sixth place in the Barclays Premier League, seven points off the Champions League qualification places.
Tottenham Hotspur host Aston Villa at White Hart Lane (Saturday 3pm) Kyle Walker, Hugo Lloris and Jan Vertonghen all ruled out for Spurs. Alan Hutton, Ashley Westwood and Scott Sinclair set to miss out for Villa. Libor Kozak will not be considered as he regains fitness following 14 months out with a broken leg .
Swansea City host Everton at Liberty Stadium on Saturday (12.45pm) Southampton host Hull City (3pm) Sunderland face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday. Tottenham Hotspur face Aston Villa at White Hart Lane at 3pm. Manchester United host Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium (4pm) Liverpool host Newcastle United at Anfield on Monday (8pm)
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy tried to persuade Tim Sherwood to stay on at the club after sacking him from the head coach role, the Aston Villa manager has revealed. Sherwood will return to White Hart Lane for the first time with his new team on Saturday. The pair still keep in touch, according to Sherwood, who joked: ‘Just to see who he’s going to sell me!’.
John Goodwin, 75, went on trial this week on six counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault. Prosecutors said that Atkinson, who pleaded not guilty, repeatedly sexually assaulted a student, who is now 24 years old. Goodwin's lawyer acknowledged his client was 'touchy-feely,' but he didn't commit a crime. Goodwin was airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries from the self-inflicted gunshot wound and his health status has not been disclosed.
University of South Florida Institute of Anthropology and Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office have proposed building a 'body farm' in Lithia for research into how Florida elements affect cadavers. Five to ten bodies from USF's After Life Body Donation Program would be buried or placed on two acres of the Walter C. Heinrich Practical Training Center. The information gathered at the site could help investigators solve crimes and cold cases in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. But residents of Lithia are reluctant to support the project, fearing strong odors and the reputation it could bring to their community.
Singer Melissa Plancarte, whose stage name is Melissa: Cartel Princess, was filmed doing her midnight flit in the Mexico's Michoacan state courthouse for her pop video 'Since You Left' The clip shows glamorous pop star dancing the tango at the bottom of the courthouse staircase. Furious officials say the star didn't have permission to film at the courthouse. Melissa's father, Enrique, headed one of Mexico's biggest drugs cartels known for hanging its victims by the neck from motorway bridges .
Jiang Min says she has run out of cash and can't even afford food for baby Mengyu and her older daughter. Her husband left the family home in Shandong Province at the start of the year. He told them he was going to Binzhou City to find work but hasn't been heard from since. Local media have cruelly dubbed the girl's webbed hands and feet 'trotters' .
Britt McHenry, 28, has been suspended for a week after being filmed attacking a single mother-of-three at a towing firm in Arlington, VA, on April 6. The ESPN sports reporter was angry after her car was towed from the parking lot of a Chinese restaurant where she left it overnight on Easter Weekend. When she picked it up, infuriated, she resorted to insulting the employee's looks, intelligence, and social status. But despite viewers' calls for harsher punishment, the network has reinstated the 28-year-old to her role with a spot on SportsCenter.
St. Louis man Andrew Caldwell, 21, became famous last year for saying he was 'delivered' by God after a pastor at an evangelical megachurch claimed to have cured his homosexuality. But he says he was attacked by an employee at a FroYo in Delmar on Wednesday after the cashier recognized him. The employee, Stephanie Diaz, who is openly gay, admits to throwing the yogurt at Caldwell, but said he is lying about his story. Caldwell claims Diaz attacked him because she disagreed with his ideals about being 'cured' However Diaz said he demanded a discount and called her a 'dog' and a 'b----' .
Pablo Mandado, 27, and Ilze Zebolde, 31, have been cycling around the world since leaving London last year. In 356 days so far they’ve covered almost 7,000 miles (11,131.92km) and been through 16 countries. In that time they have been astonishingly living on less than three euros each a day, or by their meticulous calculations 10 euro cents per kilometre. They keep costs down by relying on free accommodation, along with not needing a budget for transport.
Traveller Diovani de Jesus posted the photo on Earth Day as a reminder that we can all co-exist. The shallow water in Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Philippines is a feeding ground for sea turtles. This particular island is one of the world's best known community-managed marine protected areas.
David Rush, 33, from Lisburn, Northern Ireland, used to weigh 34st and was forced to order specialist XXXXXL clothes on the internet. His diet consisted of twice-daily takeaways topped up with six bags of crisps and two bottles of Coca-Cola a day. 'I was that big it made me feel like I shouldn't be out. My eating was awful - I would have takeaways every night for my dinner and eat junk all through the day,' he says . But when his weight began to prevent him from walking easily, he decided to take action and ditched the takeaways in favour of a healthy meal plan .
Daredevil Stan Cole, an Iraq veteran, captured the wall of wind in Loraine, western Texas. He took the footage with his friend Ricky Bailey while the two were out in a tractor on Wednesday. Landspouts - the scientific term for tornadoes which are not part of a thunderstorm - can be difficult to capture on film.
The video, which has been viewed 600,000 times, features new parents sharing their tips. It blends practical advice with the odd tear-jerking moment . Viewers are encouraged to not to switch off until having watched the final piece of advice, which is 'hands down the best tip of all' .
Lewis Hamilton is top of the 2015 Sunday Times Sport Rich List with a fortune of £88million. Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has moved up into second place with wealth of £72m. Formula One driver Jenson Button is just £1m behind Rooney with £71m wealth. Andy Murray is now fourth on the list with wealth put at £48m. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is in seventh position with £40m, £2m more than Arsene Wenger.
Daniel Sturridge is in danger of falling down the pecking order at Liverpool due to his poor injury record. The England international has played just 12 league games for the Reds this season. Brendan Rodgers admits he is 'unsure' as to whether Sturridge will play again this season . Liverpool are on course to be 60 goals down on last season's total of 88 . Divock Origi, Danny Ings and Memphis Depay will arrive in the summer .
Louis van Gaal expects Ryan Giggs to succeed him as Manchester United manager. Giggs has been Van Gaal's assistant since the Dutchman took over at Old Trafford last summer. The former United midfielder had a spell in temporary charge of the 20-time English champions following the dismissal of David Moyes last season. The Welshman made a record 963 appearances for United during his glittering playing career, which stretched to 25 years.
Marlon Samuels and Kraigg Brathwaite saw West Indies into credit and within sight of another draw. England need eight wickets to have any chance of victory in the second Test in Grenada. Joe Root was left stranded on 182 not out after a stunning display of batting on the fourth morning. England's rising star had been in imperious form as he built yet another 'daddy' hundred .
Adam Johnson has been charged with three offences of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl and one of grooming and could face a prison term of up to 14 years if found guilty. Sunderland have been branded ‘disgraceful’ following their shock decision not to suspend the player. The midfielder will appear at Peterlee Magistrates Court on May 20. Sunderland are currently one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
Manchester United have offered David de Gea £200,000-a-week to keep him at Old Trafford. The 24-year-old has been linked with a move back to Spain to join Real Madrid. De Gea's contract at United runs out next summer and he could leave on a free transfer. Louis van Gaal has admitted that the club have offered the Spaniard 'a lot of money'
Manchester United are closing in on a £20.5million deal for Borussia Dortmund ace Ilkay Gundogan. Louis van Gaal believes the 24-year-old is the perfect replacement for Michael Carrick. Gundogan has been watched extensively by United and has emerged as their primary target. United will seek to sign Carrick's successor this summer as part of another huge spending frenzy.
Wladimir Klitschko will make his return to US soil for the first time in seven years at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night . The 39-year-old Ukrainian will defend his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight world title against undefeated Philadelphian Bryant Jennings . He has been reminiscing about how it all started for him when he won Olympic gold in Atlanta in 1996, instantly catapulting him into a hero in his home country over night.
McCoy will have two rides on his final day as a professional jockey at Sandown on Saturday. The 20-time champion jockey has been booked for Mr Mole in the Grade One AP McCoy Celebration Chase at 3.15. His last ever mount will be Box Office in the Bet365 Handicap Hurdle which has drawn a 20-runner line-up.
The red Mazda careered off the road up someone's drive and crashed straight into the front door of the home in Crossgates, Leeds. It hit the property with such force that the car, which has its front end completely destroyed, became stuck in the wall. Police said the occupants of the house had a lucky escape and only suffered minor injuries.
Men do just two hours of housework a day while working, which increases to 3.9 after they retire. But it is still far less than the amount carried out by their stay-at-home wives. Women who did not work did an average of 6.8 hours before their husband's retired. Chores included doing the laundry and washing up, as well as running errands.
Shaun Andrew McKerry burst into Shildon Post Office and Stores, County Durham, on March 15. The 31-year-old waved an axe as he demanded cash from terrified assistant Andrea Brighty. But he did not see owner Sab Dhillon's rugby tackle which dropped him to the floor. As the men wrestled, Mr DhillON's wife Sam helped by hitting McKerry with a baseball bat. She struck him twice, helping to disarm him while her husband twisted him around to reveal his face to cameras.
Jesse O'Brien, from Kesgrave, Suffolk, has to take daily dose of 45 pills to treat cystic fibrosis. The six-year-old has to consume the drugs to battle his terminal illness. His mother Heidi, 37, filmed him taking his morning pills to encourage him to take them. The video has had more than one million hits in just a week after she posted it on Facebook. Jesse says: 'I've always wanted to be famous so this is just brilliant' .
Rugby School is known as the spiritual home of the game, with the World Cup trophy named the Webb Ellis Cup in honour of the schoolboy called William who made the daring decision to disregard the rules in 1823. Today the school is still steeped in the traditions of the sport, alongside its own rich history of 'muscular Christianity' led by its most famous headmaster, Dr Thomas Arnold.
West Ham beat Manchester City Under 21s 2-1 at Upton Park on Friday night. Dan Potts and Adam Drury's own goal gave the hosts a two-goal lead at half-time. Olivier Ntcham pulled one back for City but it was not enough. Patrick Vieira's side face Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup final second leg on Monday .
Chelsea host Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday night at Stamford Bridge. Arsene Wenger's side lost 3-1 at home to Monaco in the Champions League on Sunday. Jose Mourinho hit back at the Arsenal boss during his pre-match press conference on Friday. The Chelsea boss said it was 'not easy' to set up a team designed primarily to defend. The pair have had plenty of managerial battles during their careers. Wenger and Mourinho have 18 years of Premier League experience together.
Eden Hazard joined Chelsea from Lille for £32million in May 2012 after impressing in Ligue 1. Arsene Wenger admits he could not afford to sign the Belgium star at the time. Hazard's agent discussed terms with Wenger in the Arsenal manager's house in 2012. The 24-year-old has scored 18 goals and assisted 10 in 43 starts for Chelsea this season. Hazard is the frontrunner to be named player of the season after a stunning campaign .
Manchester City wanted Isco when he left Malaga two years ago but he chose Real Madrid over Manuel Pellegrini. The 23-year-old is unhappy with his current role and playing time at Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti’s first choice front three is Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema and his preferred midfield is Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and James Rodriguez. Isco is the seventh man in that front six .
Emmanuel Adebayor could leave Tottenham on a free transfer in the summer. The Togolese is on a £5.2million-per-season salary at the north London club. Tottenham would still like to receive a fee for the striker but they just want rid of his massive wages. The 31-year-old is on the peripheries of Mauricio Pochettino's plans at White Hart Lane .
Francis Coquelin has made 23 appearances for Arsenal this season since returning from loan spell at Charlton. The 23-year-old has been instrumental during a run of 21 victories from the last 25 matches. Arsenal face Chelsea in Sunday's Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are aiming to eat into Chelsea's 10-point lead at the top of the table.
Jose Mourinho was visibly surprised by a question he was asked at his Chelsea press conference. He was asked how hard Arsene Wenger pushed him during their clash last season. Mourinho burst into laughter, covered his mouth in shock and swore at his media officer. He eventually regained composure, before disguising his opinion in a deliberately transparent manner .
Anthony McGill beat Mark Selby 13-9 to reach the quarter-finals of the Betfred World Championship at the Crucible. The 24-year-old Scot saw off the defending champion at the tournament in Sheffield. Selby became the 16th man to falter at the World Championship in Sheffield this year .
Pep Guardiola is to return to the Nou Camp for the first time since leaving in 2012. Bayern Munich will play Barcelona in the last four of the Champions League. Real Madrid will play Juventus in the other semi-final. The draw was made at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday morning. The first legs will take place on May 5/6 with the returns the following week .
Pep Guardiola will be reintroduced to Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals. The Bayern Munich boss must think of a way to stop Lionel Messi next month. Guardiola nurtured Messi into the best player in the world while manager at the Nou Camp. Bayern Munich beat Porto 6-1 in the first leg of their quarter-final tie in Bavaria.
Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao will be the biggest fight of all time financially and the most significant this century. Mayweather vs PacMan will depend on what happens on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Here, Sportsmail recalls when a hard man could take no more... The NO MAS FIGHT. Sugar Ray Leonard v Roberto Duran in New Orleans in November 1980.
Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao weigh-in tickets went on sale on Friday at 3pm in Las Vegas. The MGM Resorts Box Office was said to be overwhelmed with calls from fight fans . One lucky English fan managed to snare a ticket for $7,924 (£5,265) and tweeted his booking confirmation . Friday's sale came after tickets for the May mega-bout sold out within a minute of going on sale at 8pm on Thursday night .
The draw for the Europa League semi-finals was made on Friday morning at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon . Rafa Benitez's Napoli will play Dnipro, while Fiorentina have the tantalising prospect of facing holders Sevilla over two legs. The Europa League final will take place in Warsaw on May 27 .
Joe Root scored 182 runs on day four of the second Test against West Indies in Grenada. The England batsman was left stranded at the middle of the wicket after James Anderson's careless run out. Root threw down his helmet and gloves as he made his way back to the pavilion. The 24-year-old then slapped his bat on the ground to show his anger at Anderson's lack of concentration. The pair eventually made up as they walked off for lunch during the second innings .
Bath moved within one point of Aviva Premiership leaders Northampton with a five-try hammering of London Irish at the Rec. Fly half George Ford fired the home side into an early lead with a third minute penalty . Leroy Houston, Jonathan Joseph, Matt Banahan, Semesa Rokoduguni and Sam Burgess all scored tries for the West Country outfit . The Exiles were ahead at half-time thanks to Tom Court's try, but Bath were in imperious form in the second period .
Joe Root scored 182 not out on day four of the second Test in Grenada. West Indies are 37 ahead on 202 for two at stumps on the final day of the match. England need early wickets with the new ball to have a chance of winning. Root admitted that the flat pitch made it too easy to score runs and tough to take wickets.
Joe Root becomes second-youngest England batsman to reach 2,000 Test runs, after Alastair Cook. Root reached the milestone aged 24 years, 115 days, 401 days quicker than Cook. Stuart Broad continues to search for a run in this Test series and even a desperate appeal on Friday couldn’t help his cause. Peter Moores and Paul Farbrace will fly straight from Barbados to Dublin after the third Test.
Jurgen Klopp has announced he will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. Manchester City are on the lookout for a new manager following their lacklustre campaign. Brendan Rodgers is also under pressure at Liverpool as he faces a third trophyless season. Liverpool were knocked out of the FA Cup by Aston Villa on Sunday .
Divock Origi was signed by Liverpool in a £10million deal after impressing at the 2014 World Cup. The Belgium striker was loaned back to Lille for the 2014-15 season. Origi has been following Liverpool's progress from across the English Channel. He said the progress of Jordon Ibe and Raheem Sterling has heightened his excitement at joining the club .
Alex Song has picked his #one2eleven XI for The Fantasy Football Club on Sky Sports. West Ham United's on-loan Barcelona midfielder has picked a mixture of talent in his squad. Cameroon goalkeeper Carlos Kameni could have played in the Premier League, according to Song . Andres Iniesta is the magician in the Barcelona midfield, says Song.
Paula Radcliffe set the world record in 2003 when she won the London Marathon in 2:15:25. The 35th London Marathon will double up as the IPC World Championships. The former World Champion says she knows she got the best out of her career, despite several injuries. Sunday's race will be Radcliffe's final competitive marathon .
Watford can be promoted if they win and one of Bournemouth or Middlesbrough lose and Norwich fail to win. Rotherham's desire to stave off relegation to League One has been made more difficult by a points deduction. Derby can secure a play-off spot if they beat Millwall and Ipswich beat Nottingham Forest. Burton Albion can secure champion status in League Two this weekend. Barnet will be promoted as champions in the Conference if they can beat Barnet.
Usain Bolt says Tyson Gay's reduced ban is 'the stupidest thing I've ever heard' The world's fastest man said he felt 'let down' by the American sprinter. Gay had his suspension reduced after he agreed to co-operate with authorities. Bolt said he used to respect Gay as a competitor, but is no longer looking forward to racing against him .
Bayern Munich face former club Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals. Juventus take on holders Real Madrid in the other semi-final in Turin. The Italian champions have won nine clean sheets in their last 10 matches in all competitions. Real Madrid will be without injured Luka Modric if they are to beat Juventus .
Cesc Fabregas will make his first return to the Emirates Stadium since leaving Arsenal in 2011. The 27-year-old is expected to wear a protective mask when he travels to north London this weekend. The Spaniard joined Arsenal as a teenager before joining Barcelona in 2004. Arsene Wenger used to text him on birthdays and career milestones while he was at the club. The pair used to be so close, to the extent that Wenger continued to textFabregas on his birthdays. But there is believed to be only silence from the man he once called his 'second father'
Australia coach Michael Cheika is aware that his pack is being written off for the World Cup . England's pack demolished Australia at scrum-time during last November's 26-17 victory at Twickenham . Toulon playmaker Matt Giteau is set to feature for the Wallabies at the tournament . Cheika's side will face England and Wales in crunch pool games in September .
Mauricio Pochettino returns to St Mary's for the first time since leaving Tottenham. Steven Davis says Saints have an advantage over Spurs as many of their players worked under him. Tottenham are the only current Premier League side Southampton have failed to beat since their Premier League return in 2012. The Northern Ireland captain believes the players' knowledge of the Argentine's methods can help them end that run.
Rotherham were deducted three points by the Football League for fielding an ineligible player. The Millers fielded Derby defender Farrend Rawson in their 1-0 win against Brighton on Easter Monday after his youth loan had expired. The Football League maintain the paperwork for his extension wasn’t handled properly. Rotherham have until May 1 to appeal the decision and could end up in League One. The punishment means they are now only one point ahead of the Championship relegation zone.
Newcastle boss John Carver has hit back at Michael Owen's recent criticism of his side. Owen said the Magpies would be relegated if there were 10 games left to play instead of just five. Carver says he does not listen to those who have never tried management, including Owen, who was relegated with Newcastle in 2009. Newcastle will set a new club record of seven straight Premier League defeats if they are beaten at home by Swansea.
Wayne Rooney was spotted filling up his £100,000 Overfinch Range Rover on Monday. The England captain looked glum as he drove to training at Carrington. Manchester United lost 1-0 to Chelsea on Saturday despite having 70 per cent possession. Eden Hazard scored the only goal of the game in the first half .
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. Marouane Fellaini had been in Jose Mourinho's thoughts all week but was not playing. The Blues boss was told by a doorman at the club's hotel that the 6ft 4in midfielder wasn't playing by the doorman. Mourinho said he searched 'Fellaini brother' on Google to find out who the other player was . The other player - his twin brother Mansour - posed for photos as the Belgian played .
Middlesbrough's Patrick Bamford has been named the Championship Player of the Year at The Football League Awards. The 21-year-old beat competition from Ipswich Town's Daryl Murphy and Watford's Troy Deeney to claim the award. MK Dons teenager Dele Alli was named the Young Player of The Year. Preston's Joe Garner earned the League One award, while Danny Mayor of Bury topped the list in League Two .
Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt and Andrew Cole all played for Manchester United during Sir Alex Ferguson's greatest season at Old Trafford. The quartet went out for dinner on Saturday night just hours after their former side's 1-0 defeat by Chelsea. Cole took to Twitter to reveal he was in 'great company' with 'great team-mates' Giggs appeared to be in buoyant mood as he posed for a picture shortly after the game.
Memphis Depay has scored 20 goals in 26 league games for PSV Eindhoven this season. The 21-year-old has been tipped to join one of Europe's big boys after impressing in the Eredivisie. PSV technical director Marcel Brands has confirmed interest from 'big clubs' . Tottenham, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in signing Depay.
Tim Howard joined Everton in the Community's Medicash powered wheelchair football team for a training session at Croxteth Sports Centre last week. The Toffees goalkeeper was provided with his own wheelchair and joined in with some short skills and shooting practice with the team before taking his place in goal for a short game. The U.S international said: 'I've really enjoyed myself, the guys were great with me and were really helping me along'
Floyd Mayweather takes on Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2 in the most anticipated fight in years. The 38-year-old posted a video via his Instagram page showing off the latest member of his sports car collection. The Mercedes-Maybach S600 costs $210,000 and was bought for £140,000. Mayweather is expected to earn £120million for the fight, which will be the richest in boxing history.
Jack Grealish took to Twitter shortly after arriving at Wembley Stadium to thank supporters for sending in messages ahead of their clash with the Reds. The 19-year-old said: 'Thanks for the messages!!! UTV (Up The Villa)' Brad Guzan also revealed the contents of his message ahead of the match .
Paris Saint-Germain face Nice in Ligue 1 on Saturday with a host of key players missing. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Marco Verratti, Thiago Motta and David Luiz are all out injured. Thiago Silva is recuperating at home from a thigh injury and will miss the game. Marseille coach Marcelo Bielsa ruled out any hopes of the title after losing 1-0 at Nantes .
Eugenie Bouchard is playing in the Fed Cup World Group play-off against Romania this weekend. The 21-year-old declined to shake hands with opponent Alexandra Dulgheru at a pre-match press conference in Montreal. The Canadian star has suffered four defeats in her past six matches. The world No 7 is struggling to regain form on the WTA tour .
Javier Hernandez scored the only goal of the two legs in the Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Bernabeu. Arda Turan was sent off in the 75th minute for what looked like a harsh second yellow card for a challenge on Sergio Ramos. Cristiano Ronaldo made a jinking, purposeful run into the penalty area before executing the all-important pass for Hernandez to score the winner. Atletico Madrid were forced to play with 10 men after the dismissal of Turan.
Juventus drew 0-0 with Monaco in their Champions League semi-final first leg in Monte Carlo. Arturo Vidal gave Juventus the lead from the penalty spot in the first leg with a penalty in Turin. The Old Lady of Turin will face Bayern Munich, Barcelona or Real Madrid in the final on June 6. Juventus have kept nine clean sheets in their last ten games and are 15 points clear in Serie A.
Rudy Gestede opened the scoring for Blackburn in the 78th minute as he fired past David Forde. Jordan Rhodes doubled the lead in injury time to make it 2-0. Neil Harris' side are now four points adrift of fourth-bottom Rotherham with two games to play. The Championship side have a game in hand and a much better goal difference .
Floyd Mayweather has earned more than $400million in his professional boxing career. The undefeated boxer has a huge collection of super cars, private jets and jewellery. He is not shy about sharing his extravagant purchases with the world via social media. Sportsmail looks at some of the most expensive items he has ever owned .
Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 2. A batch of between 500 and 1,000 tickets were made available to boxing fans for the mega-fight in May. Just minutes after 8pm, tickets for the richest bout in history began appearing on StubHub. One ticket went for a cool $128,705 (£85,508) on the secondary market on Thursday night .
Memphis Depay had a secret meeting with Manchester United on Wednesday as the club look to tie up a move for the PSV Eindhoven winger. The 21-year-old jetted to England with representatives including his agent Kees Ploegsma for a summit with a United delegation led by manager Louis van Gaal. United are leading the hunt for the pacy Holland international but face opposition from Paris Saint- Germain while Liverpool have also expressed an interest .
Dietmar Hamann believes Bastian Schweinsteiger should leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season. The World Cup winner was an unused substitute in Bayern's 6-1 Champions League win over Porto on Tuesday. The former Germany international thinks he has lost his place to Xabi Alonso. Hamann also has doubts over whether Franck Ribery would fit seamlessly back into the side when fit.
Barcelona will play Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals. Pep Guardiola will return to the Nou Camp after four trophy-filled years at Barcelona. Real Madrid will face Juventus in the other semi-final. Napoli will play Dnipro and Sevilla will face Fiorentina in the Europa League. The final will be played on June 6 at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin .
Real Madrid will not take up their £7.5million purchase option on Javier Hernandez. Manchester United and Real Madrid agreed a deal last season worth around £15m. The Mexican is wanted by a host of Premier League clubs including West Ham and Swansea. Hernandez has only started twice in La Liga for Carlo Ancleotti's side this season .
Ashley Young has revealed the secret of his team-mates' changing room playlist. The Manchester United winger is known for being the resident DJ at Old Trafford. Young met singer-songwriter Olly Murs after training to star as a guest on MUTV show Thursday Focus. Young reveals Louis van Gaal has told him to play only house and funky house music. Murs was invited on the show by Jonny Evans' wife Helen Evans.
The Football League revealed the top ten players in each of their divisions based on votes by managers. Patrick Bamford won the Championship player of the year award after scoring 24 goals for Middlesbrough this season. Ipswich Town's Daryl Murphy was second in the voting ahead of Watford's Troy Deeney. Bristol City winger Luke Freeman was third with Aden Flint (fifth), Joe Bryan (seventh) and Luke Ayling (ninth) Shrewsbury Town had three inclusions in the League Two top 10 behind winner Danny Mayor, of Bury.
Lionel Messi, Neymar Jnr and Luis Suarez are seven goals short of reaching 100 for the season. The trio will match the total scored by Thierry Henry, Samuel Eto’o and Messi in 2009 if they reach 100 goals. Henry scored 26, Eto'o 36 and Messi 38 goals in the 2008-09 season. In this campaign Messi has 46 and Neymar 28 and Suarez 19 despite missing the first three months through suspension. The current combination lacks the European Cup the other two have and a big win over Real Madrid.
Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao will be the biggest fight of all time financially and the most significant this century. Where Money Man v PacMan comes to rank among the most important fights in ring history will depend upon what happens that coming night in the MGM Grand Garden Arena. In this, the fifth in a series of 12 fights that shaped boxing history, I look back on one of the greatest sporting events of all-time. Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier, also known as the Thrilla in Manila, in the Philippines.
Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao will be the biggest fight of all time financially and the most significant this century. It will depend on what happens on Saturday night in the MGM Grand Garden Arena. In this, the fourth in a series of 12 fights that shaped boxing history, I look back on one of the greatest sporting events of the 20th century, the Rumble in the Jungle.
Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao will be the biggest fight of all time financially and the most significant this century. It is one of the most anticipated events of the 20th century which divided a nation. The Greatest had been stripped of the world heavyweight title he had won so sensationally against Sonny Liston but it was the reason for that decision which added cultural significance to what was to be a magnificent fight. Joe Frazier found himself unwittingly the standard bearer for the white establishment.
Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao will be the biggest fight of all time financially and the most significant this century. Here is the second of my 12 most significant fights in boxing’s history. Joe Louis vs Max Schmeling was billed as a political war between an America struggling to emerge from the Great Depression and a Germany provoking armed conflict in Europe by annexing Austria. The German was anti-Nazi and remained so during World War II at the time of the re-match.
Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao will be the biggest fight of all time financially and the most significant this century. Here are my 12 most significant fights in boxing’s history . Jack Johnson v James J Jeffries was the first black world heavyweight champion. Jeffries came out of a six-year retirement to take on Jack Johnson in 1910 in Reno, Nevada .
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are less than two weeks away from playing their part in the richest fight in boxing history. Sportsmail takes a look at the two men's achievements, in and out of the ring, ahead of their $300m mega-fight on May 2. Mayweather is currently trained by his uncle Roger and his father Floyd Snr.
Queens Park Rangers host West Ham at Loftus Road on Saturday as they look to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone with four games left. Chris Ramsey's side are one of seven Premier League managers trying to keep their club in the top flight. Newcastle, Aston Villa, Leicester, Sunderland, Sunderland and Hull are also in the relegation zone. Burnley boss Sean Dyche says his side have to compete with the smallest wage budget in the league.
Chelsea trained at Cobham on Friday ahead of their game against Arsenal on Sunday. Jose Mourinho has never lost to Arsene Wenger in 12 previous meetings between the pair. Didier Drogba or Loic Remy could start up front for the Blues at the Emirates. Cesc Fabregas will make his first return to his former club Arsenal at the weekend. Diego Costa is a doubt for the game due to a recurrence of hamstring problems.
Inverness defender Josh Meekings will be allowed to play in the Scottish Cup final after his ban was dismissed by a judicial panel tribunal on Thursday. Caley Thistle challenged his one-game suspension for denying Celtic an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberate handball during their 3-2 win over Celtic on Sunday. The SFA compliance officer Tony McGlennan had no right to bring the case because match officials had seen the incident. The decision could effectively blunt the SFA's powers to bring retrospective cases against players .
Arsenal will play in their yellow and blue away strip for the FA Cup final against Aston Villa on May 30. Tim Sherwood's Villa won the coin toss ahead of the final - which allows the winner to select club colours in the event of a clash of strip. The Gunners have won the competition in 1950 and 1971 while wearing yellow, on both occasions seeing off Liverpool. The kick-off time for the clash has also been confirmed as 5.30pm on Saturday May 30 .
Hull City are currently fourth-bottom of the Premier League and face a tough run-in. Tigers boss Steve Bruce has revealed that players will have their salaries cut if they are relegated. Tigers have third-lowest total wage bill in Premier League, £43.3million in 2013/14. Only Leicester and Burnley pay less overall .
Raheem Sterling says he pays no attention to criticism levelled at him for contract stand-off with Liverpool. The 20-year-old has rejected an offer worth £90,000-per-week from the Reds. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Juventus are monitoring his contract situation. Sterling has scored 11 goals this season but admits there's still more to come from him .
Marseille will listen to offers for highly-rated midfielder Florian Thauvin in the summer. The 22-year-old has also been watched by Chelsea and Valencia. Tottenham want to offload their fringe players first but are looking for attacking options. Mauricio Pochettino has dismissed the prospect of Hugo Lloris seeking a move.
Louis van Gaal has spoken to Marouane Fellaini about keeping his cool on his return to Everton. The Manchester United midfielder returns to Goodison Park on Sunday for the first time since his £27million move from Everton in the summer of 2013. The Belgium international became a symbol for the failure of the David Moyes era but has turned his career around under Van Gaal. Van Gaal expects to be without Michael Carrick, Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo and Daley Blind for the trip to Merseyside. Robin van Persie is not expected to return to the starting XI after his run-out for United's Under 21 side against Leicester earlier in the week.
Bristol Rovers lost their place in the Football League for the first time since 1920 last season. Darrell Clarke was distraught at the end of last season, but there could be tears of joy this time around. Rovers face Alfreton in the Conference on Saturday and are second in the table. If they go up, they will be the first team to go straight back up since Carlisle in 2005 .
Hartlepool United fans are planning to dress up as Bob Marley for the final game of the season at Carlisle. Kick It Out have urged Carlisle to refuse entry to any fans who decide to 'black up' The anti-racism body say they have acted on complaints from some Hartlepool fans. Marley was a multi-million-selling reggae artist famed for his music and dreadlocked look.
Chelsea are set to follow Tottenham’s lead and take part in a post-season friendly Down Under in June. Jose Mourinho's side could face Sydney FC at the ANZ Stadium on June 2 - days after Spurs’ fixture against the same side. The Blues are expected to arrive in Australia as top-flight champions and the 83,000-seater arena would almost certainly sell out. Tottenham play on May 28 and a week before England's friendly away in Ireland.
Rafa Benitez is out of contract at Napoli at the end of the season and has been linked with Manchester City. The Spaniard guided Napoli into the Europa League semi-final with a 6-3 aggregate win over Wolfsburg. He has reached his seventh major European semi-finals in 12 seasons with four teams. The former Liverpool boss has won the UEFA Cup, Champions League and Europa League with Valencia, Liverpool, Chelsea and Napoli.
Manchester City are interested in signing Dayot Upamecano from Valenciennes. The 16-year-old centre-back has played for France at U16 and U17 level. Man City face Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday . Monaco, Inter Milan and Paris St Germain had also expressed interest.
Javier Hernandez will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and return to Manchester United. The 26-year-old has started only twice in La Liga for Carlo Ancelotti this season. The Mexican is not in Louis van Gaal's plans and could be available for around £7million. West Ham have a list of primarily young transfer targets ahead of their final season at Upton Park .
A mass brawl broke out during a game between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox on Thursday night. A heated exchange between Royals starter Yordano Ventura and White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton sparked the brawl which saw players from both dugouts and bullpens flood the field. Several punches were thrown and Ventura, along with fellow teammates Lorenzo Cain and Edinson Volquez, was sent off along with Chicago's Chris Sale and Jeff Samardzija.
Warrington Wolves beat Leeds Rhinos 29-10 at Headingley on Friday night . Kevin Sinfield made his 500th appearance for the Rhinos on the night. The former England skipper entered the action five minutes into the second half . The Rhinos were already trailing 20-4 when he entered the game . Sinfield was on the losing side on his debut for Leeds against Sheffield Eagles in 1997 .
Wladimir Klitschko takes on Bryant Jennings in New York on Saturday night. Tyson Fury is the mandatory challenger to the long-reigning heavyweight champion . Fury hopes to lure the Ukrainian to England in the autumn to set up a stadium fight . The fight will take place at one of the big football stadiums in September .
Queensland Reds fly-half Quade Cooper will join Toulon on a two-year deal this summer. The 27-year-old will link up with former Wallabies playmaker Matt Giteau at the Top 14 side. Bernard Foley is favourite to wear the Wallabies number 10 shirt for their World Cup campaign .
Hudson Swafford shot a 6-under 66 for a share of the Zurich Classic lead with Boo Weekley when second-round play was suspended Friday because of the threat of severe weather. The American had an 11-under 133 total at TPC Louisiana. Jason Day, ranked sixth in the world, was 5 under for the round through 14 holes, pulling him into a five-way tie for third at 10 under.
Joe Burgess scored his first Super League hat-trick as Wigan beat Wakefield 40-22. It was a ninth successive defeat for the Wildcats, who remain rooted to the foot of the table . Burgess is set to join Sydney Roosters at the end of the year .
Premier League and Football League fixtures will observe a minute's silence this weekend. The inferno ripped through Valley Parade on May 11, 1985 during the first half of a game against Lincoln City, before which Bradford had received the Third Division title. Players, managers and fans will stand for a minute to mark the 30th anniversary of the disaster, which also left 265 injured. Football League supporting efforts to raise £300,000 for the Plastic Surgery and Burns Research Unit at the University of Bradford .
Florent Malouda has named his #one2eleven team for Sky Sports' Fantasy Football Club. The former Chelsea winger picked Petr Cech, David Luiz, Laurent Lampard, Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry in his starting line-up. The Frenchman also picked Ashley Cole and Eric Abidal in his team . The 36-year-old has also included David Moyes, Patrick Vieira and David Ginola.
Juventus lost to AC Milan in the 2003 Champions League final at Old Trafford. The Italian champions were relegated to Serie B amid Italy's matchfixing scandal. Juventus have endured a tough few years but they are now back in Europe's top table. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona are on their way to the semi-finals.
Yaya Toure has been linked with a move away from Manchester City this summer. The Ivorian has struggled to impose himself at the Etihad Stadium this season. Toure's time at City is defined as a success, bringing two Premier League titles to the club. He has been fundamental to City's transition from wealthy hopefuls to twice champions. The midfielder has always been a gentle soul on and off the field.
Miranda Devine tweeted: 'Did Pocock actually do jazz hands when he celebrated a try?!!! What a tosser!' Pocock scored a hat-trick of tries for Australian Super Rugby team, the Brumbies, on Friday night. Devine had assumed a gesture Pocock had made after scoring a try was 'jazz hands' Pocock responded to Devine that she'd misinterpreted his hand movements. 'It was actually Auslan/sign language for clapping. I have a friend who's first language is Auslan so it was for her…'
Sally Gordon-Smith, 14, was last seen leaving her school in Keilor East around 3pm on Friday. She was described by police as caucasian, 150cm tall, with blue eyes and brown shoulder length hair. Police confirmed she was still missing early on Saturday morning .
The 'Love Call' notes are posted at traffic lights on Sydney's George Street near Australia Square. 'I am actively looking for you,' the poster reads. 'If you're single, let's grab a drink together' . MissieSmile21 has taped posters to the city's light posts to find 'tall, charming gentleman'
Government wants rugby to be played more at school as part of plans to increase competitive sports. But Professor Allyson Pollock, an expert in Public Health at Queen Mary, University of London said these plans were ‘extremely worrying’. She said the Government had a ‘duty to protect children from the risks of injury’ .
Researchers from CNRS-GATE in Lyon and the University of California, analysed the behaviour of 1,147 long distance runners competing in the US National Collegiate Athletic Association. They surveyed each runners motivation for participating, their training volume and their desire to compete at an elite level after college. They found that men were far more competitive at all levels than female runners. The study could have implications for other areas outside sport, such as in the workplace where greater gender diversity could bring advantages.
After the launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, several new owners complained that the slim aluminium phones bent out of shape after being placed in tight pockets. Apple is rumoured to be planning on using stronger materials to construct its next generation smartphone. The forthcoming phone could feature the same 7000 series aluminium as its forthcoming Apple Watch Sport edition, which is reportedly also used in competition bicycles. The material would make the next iPhone 60 per cent harder than the current iPhone 6, Taiwan-based Economic Daily News reported.
The mouse called Ventus X has a built-in honeycomb grill to let the skin breathe and a rugged coating so sweaty gamers can continue to the accessory. Some realistic combat and multiplayer games tap into the body’s flight or fight response, causing adrenaline to surge through gamers’ bodies and prepare the body for physical activity. While clicking violently may not qualify as a work out, gamers can get sweaty, and this can make their mouse slippery. The mouse provides ‘enhanced modern technology and classic design that fits all gamers and bring style to gaming,’ according to Taiwan-based firm that makes it.
French free diver jumped into Dean’s Blue Hole in the Bahamas. Guillame Néry is seen at the edge before taking the plunge. The hole is 660ft (200 metres) deep, although he doesn't go to the bottom. The video was filmed back in 2010 by the French free diver's girlfriend and fellow freediver Julie Gautier. Free divers are able to hold their breath for more than 20 minutes. Stig Severinsen - nicknamed The Man Who Doesn't Breathe - is the holder of multiple records in diving using his 'State of Zen' technique.
An analogue promotional watch from Apple with a blue bezel, rubber strap and colourful hands, is listed on the internet auction site with a ‘buy it now’ price of $2,499.99 (£1,707.47) plus postage. For the same price as the 1997 timepiece, Apple fans could pre-order five of the cheapest Apple Watch Sport, which cost £299 in the UK and still have some change. It is still cheaper than the Apple Watch Edition, which costs upwards of £8,000 ($10,000) The seller, called ‘theappleipodbay’ calls the watch, which was released to promote Apple’s Mac
Video shows the rocket drifting into view in slow motion and floating onto its target before a gust of wind topples it over. A deleted tweet by Musk says that the rocket appeared to be suffering from 'stiction in the biprop throttle valve, resulting in control system phase lag' This means the valve controlling the flow propellent and oxidiser to the engine wasn't moving fast enough. As a result, the actions from rocket's computers couldn't be acted upon in time to correct the tilt of the booster. The maneuver was attempted following the launch of the Falcon 9 rocket a few minutes earlier.
Didier Drogba has scored 15 goals in 15 games for Chelsea against Arsenal. The Ivorian striker averages a goal every 78 minutes and 20 seconds against the Gunners. He scored twice against Arsenal in the 2005 Community Shield and 2009 FA Cup semi-final. He also scored twice in the 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge in 2010 . The former Marseille striker is expected to start against Arsenal on Sunday .
The short film has been developed on an Oculus Rift - a virtual reality headset. It is hoped the simulation can make people aware of the correct processes to follow for a landing on water. The video is based on an actual event when U.S. Airways Flight 1549 was forced to land on water in 2009 .
Several properties were littered with debris that appeared to fall out of the sky over the town of West Pittston in Luzerne County on Monday morning. Residents believe the rubbish came from the lavatory holding tank of a plane flying overhead. The FAA said that it’s ‘physically impossible’ for a pilot to dump a tank while in flight as it is opened with an exterior lever.
Sweden's passport is among the most frequently sold travel documents on the black market. There is no upper limit on the number of replacements available to the rightful holder. The UK passport is the fourth most powerful in the world, behind Sweden, Finland and Germany. The UAE has the most affordable passport at just £9, while Turkey is the most expensive at £166.
Mark Zuckerberg predicts virtual reality will play a key role in the future of travel. In a recent Q&A on the social media site, the Facebook founder said it will be 'pretty wild' The social media giant purchased virtual reality headset maker, Oculus, last year. Facebook also announced plans to begin supporting virtual reality on its newsfeed.
Gabriel Ng spent three months filming scenes of everyday life on the island of Ko Samui, in the Gulf of Thailand, using a camera attached to a remote control drone. The six-minute video shows the sun peeking over mountaintops, fishing boats on the calm sea and waterfalls. It also includes scenes of Wat Phra Yai, known as Big Buddha Temple, on the small island ofKo Phan.
Zach Birnie stands at the top of a mountain with a friend and films the surrounding scenery with a camera mounted to his helmet. He begins skiing off to the right before making a controlled turn and heading back across the mountain. Suddenly he begins panic and while not entirely visible to the camera, a minor avalanche occurs behind him. In a matter of moments the skier, who shouts for his friend's assistance, is entirely trapped beneath the snow.
Match.com is seeking an outgoing, media-savvy person with a passion for travelling and meeting new people to hop around the globe and go on dates with locals. The lucky singleton will be given a round-the-world ticket with stops in New York, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Stockholm and Paris. In each city they will sample the local dating scene and unearth pearls of wisdom that could help turn Britons into better daters.
England's withdrawal from the historic Victory Shield for Under 16s has further worsened relations between the FA and the other home nations. Officials in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland were unhappy to find out about the FA ditching a tournament that started in 1925 via a letter from chairman Greg Dyke, with no warning or consultation. England’s desire to have more varied opposition for their Under 16 players is not going down well in Wales, the current holders of the Victory Shield. The ECB are running out of time to clinch a terrestrial highlights deal for the soon-to-commence T20 Blast. BBC gymnastics expert Craig Heap said Louis Smith needs to compete in more than the pommel
Adam Johnson was charged with three offences of sexual activity with a child under 16 and one of grooming on Thursday. Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat has confirmed the 27-year-old midfielder remains available for selection with the club reviewing the situation. Johnson has been used as a substitute in Sunderland's last three Premier League games. The England international will appear at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on May 20 - the same day Sunderland face Arsenal.
Sergio Ramos started his Real Madrid career as a right back and won the European Championship with Spain. He has filled in at left-back, can play across the midfield and actually started his youth football career as striker. He is one of those players for whom the old Liverpool song about Jamie Carragher 'We all dream of a team of Carraghers' would be appropriate. Ramos has shown character to bounce back from his errors, as his penalty for Spain in 2012 showed. His supporters believe he stands for a dignity that many feel is disappearing from the game.
Iker Casillas has been at Real Madrid since breaking into the team as a 16-year-old. The Spanish keeper has been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu in the summer. Manchester United's David de Gea has been repeatedly linked with the No 1 jersey. But Casillas says he will stay and fight for the jersey rather than leave the club. Los Blancos are hoping to become the first team to retain the Champions League title.
Eden Hazard was being filmed as part of a feature for Rio Ferdinand's '5' magazine. The Chelsea star left a defender in knots with his fancy footwork as he handed out a lesson in ball control. Hazard tricks his marker with step-overs, a swift turn and by tucking the ball behind his standing leg to beat a man four times in succession. The 24-year-old will be a key man for Jose Mourinho's side as they travel to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday looking for a win.
The worst CV blunder is a spelling or grammatical mistake, according to a survey of 600 employers. Other high ranking errors are incorrect personal information and missing contact details. Brevity is valued, with 46 per cent of senior execs finding long waffling CVs irritating.
Real Housewives of Orange County star Katie Hamilton said there was no 'big fight or blow up' which caused her marriage to LA Angel Josh Hamilton to end. Hamilton filed for divorce from his wife two months ago - around the same time he admitted to an alcohol and drugs relapse, it has emerged. The divorce petition was filed in late February in Tarrant County, Texas, where Hamilton played five seasons with the Texas Rangers before moving to LA. The petition doesn't detail the reasons for the split and only cites 'conflict' Hamilton is not allowed to see his children without supervision, according to court records.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao go head-to-head in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 2. The two boxers have revealed a dozen oddities about themselves in the build-up to the mega fight . Mayweather eats steamed white rice and chicken or beef broth at almost every meal. He doesn't like ketchup or mustard on hot dogs but uses BBQ sauce. Manny eats five meals and consumes 8,000 calories daily.
The Husky has an injury to his right rear leg, possibly the result of being hit by a car. He is also extremely underweight and is suffering from a long-standing case of mange, which has sparked secondary skin infections. He was wearing a collar when he was picked up on Monday in the Banksia Park area, in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs.
A 51-year-old mother fought off an intruder after finding him standing over her young daughter. Fiona, 51, said she knew the assailant had 'picked the wrong lady' as she became overwhelmed with maternal instincts and pushed him from her Perth home on Thursday night. She said seeing her child in danger gave her a boost of courage. Police said there has been a spike in thefts in the Como area and urge anyone who sees suspicious behaviour to contact authorities immediately.
Audrey Nethery, from Kentucky, has Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA), a life-threatening bone marrow condition that impacts her body's ability to circulate oxygen. But the condition doesn't stop her from dancing, which she does incredibly well to Bruno Mars’ chart-topping hit Uptown Funk in a widely-watched video that her family posted on her Facebook page.
Lewis Hamilton finished ahead of Kimi Raikkonen and Nico Rosberg to win the Bahrain Grand Prix . The 30-year-old Briton won his second straight race to extend his lead in the championship . Hamilton was interviewed by three-time world champion Sir Jackie Stewart after the race . Bernie Ecclestone is hiring a public relations veteran to help promote Formula One.
Toto Wolff believes Nico Rosberg was back to his best in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix. Rosberg finished third behind Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen at the Bahrain International Circuit . The German is 27 points adrift of Mercedes team-mate Hamilton in the battle for this season's title . Hamilton secured his third win in four races this term to lead the standings .
Mick Schumacher made his official pre-season test debut in Formula 4 on Wednesday. The 16-year-old, son of seven-time F1 world champion Michael, drove his Van Amersfoort car. The young protege began karting seven years ago, and this year reached the German Formula 4. He finished second in the world, European and German kart championships last season. Mick's father Michael has won a record seven 91 races in Formula 1 .
A 66-year-old man has been charged with a 'breach of the peace' and public nuisance. The man reportedly set an Australian flag on fire at the Shrine of Remembrance in Brisbane's Anzac Square on Friday afternoon. He was taken into custody and will face Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday morning. Tens of thousands are set to gather at dawn to pay their respects to our fallen service men and women .
More than 1000 homes lost power between Houston and Dallas on Saturday. Hundreds evacuated from circus big top in Angleton after rain ripped through the sides. Cars were left floating in Harris County in half a foot of rain water. Storm is expected to move up toward Chicago in the next few days.
The rescue mission was captured on camera and features Simon Cowell, who runs the Wildlife Aid Foundation in Leatherhead, Surrey, travelling to the cub’s location in his car. He notes that the young fox is unable to go forwards or backwards in its current position and that it has been stuck for around 40 minutes so in desperate need of being set free. Mr Cowell manages to distract the fox with a stick before grabbing it with his hand and pulling it free.
Nine-year-old Frankie Franz watched the Spanish right-back pull off the staggering trick shot in a video recorded at Barcelona’s Ciutat Esportiva training ground earlier in the month. Frankie Franz is an academy player with Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club. He moved the basketball hoop into the middle of the goal and after a run up sent the ball straight through the net first time.
Shannon Hayes, 12, believes her pet hen has laid the world's smallest chicken egg. The egg, which measures just 1.8cm in length, is smaller than a five pence piece. It was laid in Capel Iwan, Carmarthenshire, but she is not sure which hen laid it. Shannon is storing her world record-breaker it in the fridge for safe-keeping.
US-born thrill-seeker Jeb Corliss jumped over the 562m high Ball's Pyramid at Lord Howe Island, in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand. The 39-year-old described the site as 'the single most beautiful place I have ever been' . The wing-suit pilot has been base-jumping since the age of 22 and has dedicated his life to human flight.
The worst storm in a decade in NSW has killed three people, left 215,000 homes without power and caused commuter chaos with severe flash flooding. A staggering 312mm of rain fell in 24 hours in Dungog, in the Hunter region of New South Wales, where three elderly people were found dead. Four houses in the town were washed away in the raging murky storm waters while a horse was rescued from drowning by a woman in a tin boat. Bondi’s famous beach was forced to close after high winds blew large amounts of sand onto nearby roads and promenades.
Lewis Hamilton took to the water and enjoyed a jet surf session after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix. Jenson Button is training for the London Marathon and went for a run with his wife in Hyde Park. The McLaren driver thanked Asics for the 'goodies' they had sent him ahead of the race on Sunday.
Lewis Hamilton has won nine of the last 11 grands prix and is 27 points clear in the drivers' standings. The Briton won the Bahrain Grand Prix in his Mercedes on Sunday. Hamilton says he feels more powerful now than at any stage in his F1 career. The 30-year-old admits he still feels there are things he can improve on .
James Wilson would take Wayne Rooney's free-kick-taking ability if he could have one of his qualities. The 19-year-old would also like Robin van Persie's movement and Radamel Falcao's instincts. The Manchester United starlet has made 16 appearances for Louis van Gaal's side this season, netting twice .
Paul Downton has left his role as ECB managing director following England's shameful performance at World Cup. Nasser Hussain believes the sacking of Alastair Cook as one-day captain was a slow and protracted affair. The system is broken and it desperately needs fixing if England are ever going to compete in limited-overs cricket again. English cricket needs to learn to embrace the maverick.
 talkSport pundit Stan Collymore was in full fan mode as he celebrated Villa's 3-3 draw with QPR. The former Villa striker let loose with his wild, and sometimes expletive laden, comments from the press box. Yorkshire's championship winning coach Jason Gillespie is preparing for new season by becoming a vegan. Paddy Power have a new stunt showing Ruby Walsh supposedly preparing for the Grand National by jumping his horse over a speeding car .
Luis Suarez was handed a four-month ban for biting Giorgio Chiellini during the World Cup. His wife Sofia says that he told her that he didn't bite the Italian defender during the match. But she says that the television replays suggested otherwise and he then owned up. The Uruguayan has been in superb form since joining Barcelona from Liverpool in the summer .
Adam Johnson charged with grooming and three counts of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. Sunderland winger will appear at Peterlee Magistrates Court on May 20. Johnson was suspended by the club after his arrest on March 2 but that was lifted when his bail was extended by five weeks a fortnight later. Sunderland are just a point above the Premier League drop zone and travel to Stoke tomorrow .
Adam Johnson has been charged with grooming and three counts of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. Sunderland will not suspend the winger until the outcome of his case has been decided. The England international has been bailed to appear at Peterlee Magistrates Court on May 20. Sunderland travel to Stoke on Saturday and travel to Arsenal on May 24 .
Adam Johnson charged with three offences of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl and one of grooming. The Sunderland winger will appear at Peterlee Magistrates Court on May 20. He was arrested on March 2 at his £1.85million mansion in Castle Eden, County Durham. Johnson was bailed until April 23 after being questioned by police on Thursday . The former England international signed for Sunderland for £10m from Manchester City in 2012. He has made three Premier League appearances for the Black Cats this season.
Eden Hazard is favourite to pick up the PFA Player of the Year award this season. The Chelsea playmaker has scored 13 goals and made eight assists in 32 appearances. But Paul Scholes believes he needs to be more ruthless to be compared with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The former Manchester United midfielder says he would vote for Hazard ahead of Harry Kane .
Wladimir Klitschko will match Joe Louis in boxing's record books with his 27th heavyweight title fight on Saturday. The 39-year-old Ukrainian has dominated the heavyweight division for nearly a decade and has shown no signs of slowing down. The 6-foot-6 Ukrainian boasts a 63-3-0 record heading into the bout against Bryant Jennings, who is 19-0 since taking up boxing six years ago .
Wladimir Klitschko faces Bryant Jennings on April 25 at New York's Madison Square Garden. The Ukrainian is closing in on the record number of defences of the heavyweight title set by Joe Louis. Victory for the Ukrainian will take him to within one win of Larry Holmes' 19 defences. He would still need six additional wins to match Louis' record of 25.
Mr Mole has been installed as one of three 7-2 co-favourites in the seven-runner line-up. Paul Nicholls-trained Mr Mole is bracketed with Irish raider Special Tiara and Nicky Henderson’s Sprinter Sacre. Mr Mole will be McCoy's last ride in a Grade One race .
Anthony Peter McCoy has been champion jockey every year he's been a professional. The Northern Irishman has won every major race to his name including 2 Cheltenham Gold Cups, three Champion Hurdles and the Grand National. McCoy has chipped 14 teeth and broken 13 bones in his quest to be the best. He spends between two and two-and-a-half hours in a sauna six days a week to ensure he is the correct weight for riding.
Chris Gayle is currently in India ahead of this year's IPL tournament which starts on Wednesday. The West Indies batsman posted an Instagram picture behind the DJ decks on Tuesday. Gayle will be hoping to win Royal Challengers Bangalore's first-ever IPL crown this year. The 35-year-old posted the picture with the caption: 'Current situation... Believe me, I'm on the work again' .
Wayne Rooney has been interviewed by Little Ant and Dec for ITV's Saturday Night Takeaway. The Manchester United striker was interviewed by Neil Overend and Hayden Reid. The pair, aged eight and seven, chant Rooney's name at him and the 29-year-old jokes: 'Just like this! That's the annoying part!' The full interview will be aired on ITV at 7pm on Saturday.
Zoumana Camara is a fringe member of Paris Saint-Germain's squad this season. The 36-year-old was dunked into his birthday cake by team-mates David Luiz and Ezequiel Lavezzi. PSG face Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday in the biggest game of the season so far .
Manny Pacquiao appeared on friend Mario Lopez’s Extra programme on Wednesday. The Filipino superstar took a break from preparations for his $300million superfight against Floyd Mayweather on May 2 to be interviewed at Universal Studios Hollywood. Just that morning Pac-Man was doing the hard yards ahead of the bout around his Los Angeles base, wearing trainers, shorts and a woolly hat for a road work session as the sun came up. Hours later he was ever the entertainer in dark sunglasses and a leather jacket as he laughed and chatted with his friend Lopez.
Ronda Rousey appeared at the premiere of Fast & Furious 7 in Los Angeles. The UFC bantamweight champion wore a sleek black dress by London designers House Of CB. The premiere follows Rousey's debut WWE appearance in WrestleMania 31. She paired up with co-star The Rock for the event’s crescendo at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
Diego Maradona has not worked since leaving United Arab Emirates club Al-Wasl in 2012. The 54-year-old has undergone gastric bypass surgery but now keeps his weight in check with boxing training. The former Argentina star started off with shots to the dummy’s head before moving to the body .
Bayern Munich are interested in signing Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic in January. The 31-year-old Serbia captain has yet to open talks over a new contract at Stamford Bridge. PSG are set to make a £7million bid for Petr Cech in the summer .
Stevan Jovetic has started just 11 Premier League games for Manchester City this season. The 25-year-old has made just 39 appearances since his £22million move from Fiorentina in 2013. Inter Milan will propose a loan deal with a view to a permanent £15million deal. Yaya Toure has hinted he could be keen on a move away from the Etihad Stadium .
Victor Wanyama claims he has never spoken to Arsene Wenger over a move to Arsenal. The Saints midfielder has been linked with a move away from St Mary's this summer. The 23-year-old moved from Celtic to Southampton for £12.5million in 2013 . The Kenya international reportedly told The Sun that he is open to a move that would see him playing Champions League football next season after Wenger expressed interest .
Javier Hernandez broke down in tears after scoring against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. But Real Madrid are unlikely to take up their option to buy the Manchester United striker. The Mexico international has scored four goals in 421 minutes of La Liga football this season . Orlando of the MLS have tried and failed to convince Hernandez to join them. Dinamo Moscow have also made enquiries in the past fortnight .
Alan Pardew has been linked with a move for Tim Krul from Newcastle United. Crystal Palace boss insists he is happy with current No 1 Julian Speroni. Pardews says he has had no contact with Newcastle or Krul over a transfer. The 53-year-old is planning a busy summer in the transfer market .
Radamel Falcao has scored only four goals since arriving at Manchester United on loan from Monaco last summer. The 29-year-old is expected to leave Old Trafford in the summer. Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta has ruled out a move for the Colombian. The Serie A champions have expressed an interest in Palermo's Paulo Dybala and Edinson Cavani.
Paulo Dybala has scored 13 league goals for Palermo this season. Manchester United, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid have all been linked with a move. Juventus have offered £23million for the 21-year-old striker, according to reports in Italy. The striker has admitted he would love to play alongside Andrea Pirlo .
Gareth Bale is out of Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday after injuring his calf against Malaga on Saturday. Manchester United are interested in signing the Welshman but Bale is adamant he wants to stay at the Bernabeu beyond the end of the season. Real Madrid have also declared their interest in signing Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea to be long-term successor to Iker Casillas. De Gea's girlfriend continues to live in Madrid and her recent unflattering comments about Manchester United did little to quell that family pressures are being applied on the keeper to return to Spain.
Kevin de Bruyne has attracted interest from Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. The Wolfsburg midfielder's agent Patrick de Koster admits he could receive 20 phone calls a day about his client. De Bruyne joined Wolfsburg from Chelsea for £18m in January last year. The 23-year-old has scored 10 league goals and registered 17 assists so far this season.
Yaya Toure has hinted that he is open to leaving Manchester City this summer. The Ivorian midfielder is wanted by Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini. The 31-year-old says he will not stay at City just to pick up his £220,000-a-week wages. City are likely to try and offload Toure this summer after a disappointing season .
Kurt Zouma joined Chelsea from Saint-Etienne in January 2014. The 20-year-old has impressed at the heart of the Blues' defence this season. The French defender is hoping to emulate former Blues captain Marcel Desailly. He said: 'It is a dream for me. I am somebody who dreams'
Manchester United have made an official approach for PSV Eindhoven's Memphis Depay. The 21-year-old has scored 20 goals in 26 league games for the Dutch giants this season. United boss Louis van Gaal is keen to make Depay one of his first signings this summer. PSV won the Eredivisie title for the first time in seven years after beating Heerenveen 4-1 on Saturday. Depay was named in Van Gaal's 23-man Holland squad for the 2014 World Cup.
Arsenal must make a swift decision on Petr Cech this summer or risk losing out on the goalkeeper. The Chelsea stopper looks certain to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. Arsene Wenger must be swift with a move for his top goalkeeping target to beat the competition to him. Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, Roma and Inter Milan are all showing an interest in the 32-year-old.
Manchester City are preparing bids for Raheem Sterling, Ross Barkley and Jay Rodriguez. The trio would be part of a summer Anglification of their squad. Frank Lampard and James Milner are both out of contract in the summer. Premier League rules state that clubs must have eight homegrown players in squads of 25 .
West Ham are showing interest in Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur. The 27-year-old has scored twice in 27 Premier League appearances for the Eagles this season. The Scotland international only joined Palace last summer in a deal worth £7million from Wigan. West Ham want extra legs in their midfield and have concerns over whether they will sign Alex Song on a permanent basis from Barcelona as Inter Milan are also keen.
Manchester City are keeping tabs on Juventus striker Alvaro Morata ahead of possible summer bid. Real Madrid have a buy-back option set at around £15million but are unlikely to take that up. City also remain keen on Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba but face competition from Paris Saint Germain .
Hearts captain Danny Wilson will leave the club at the end of the season. The 23-year-old activated a clause in his contract to leave Tynecastle in the summer. Celtic manager Ronny Deila has been linked with a move for the former Rangers player. Wilson is suspended for this weekend's clash with Cowdenbeath .
Carlos Tevez has been linked with a return to his boyhood club Boca Juniors in the summer. The 31-year-old is yet to make a final decision on his future despite constant links to Boca. Tevez replicated his famous 'chicken dance' celebration after scoring against Lazio. The Juventus striker insists he is thinking only of Juve right now .
Carlos Tevez has told Juventus he wants to leave the Serie A champions this summer. The 31-year-old has scored 17 league goals this season and is on course to win a second Serie A title. Tevez is close to completing a return to his first club Boca Juniors in Argentina. Boca president Daniel Angelici has told Tevez to terminate his contract with Juventus first.
Edinson Cavani insists he will stay at Paris Saint-Germain until his contract expires. Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Uruguayan forward. United are looking to freshen up their forward options with Radamel Falcao and Robin van Persie expected to leave Old Trafford this summer. PSG boss Nasser Al-Khelaifi has ruled out selling Cavani this summer .
Georginio Wijnaldum has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer. The PSV Eindhoven midfielder has scored 16 goals in all competitions for the Dutch giants this season. The 24-year-old says he is happy at PSV but wants to play in a 'stronger league' in Europe. He favourited Sky Sports' tweet that linked him with move to Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle.
Juventus and Liverpool are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Oscar. The Brazil international has been criticised by Jose Mourinho in recent weeks. The 23-year-old has struggled to make an impact for Chelsea this season. Brazil boss Carlos Dunga says Oscar reminds him of Roberto Baggio .
Carlos Tevez has shocked Juventus by suggesting he wants to leave the club this summer. The former Manchester United, Manchester City and West Ham striker has always said he intends to finish his career back at his first club Boca Juniors in Argentina. Tevez is on course to win a second Serie A title with the Old Lady and still has a shot at European glory.
Sheffield Wednesday equalled their club record of 17 clean sheets in a season on Tuesday night. The record has stood since 1978-79 in the days when Jack Charlton was manager. Tom Lees and Keiren Westwood are in line to be offered new deals at the club. The pair are among the contenders for the club's Player of the Year award.
Chelsea have opened talks with Patrick Bamford over a new long-term deal. The 21-year-old is currently on loan at Middlesbrough on a season-long loan deal. Bamford currently earns £7,500 a week at Stamford Bridge . He has just over a year left to run on his current deal at the club . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news.
Victor Moses has returned to Chelsea for treatment after injuring his hamstring against West Ham. The winger has been on loan at Stoke and is expected to be out for six weeks. Stoke are still interested in tying up a permanent move for the Nigeria international. The Potters have opened talks with Evian over the possible transfer of defender Daniel Wass. The 25-year-old Denmark international is available for around £3.5million.
Chelsea will announce the £4.5million signing of Brazilian wonderkid Nathan on Wednesday. The 19-year-old will join fellow Brazilians Willian, Ramires, Filipe Luis and Oscar at Stamford Bridge. Manchester City had hoped to tie up a deal after first spotting the player at the World Under 17 Championships two years ago.
Andre Ayew is out of contract at Marseille in the summer and free to talk to foreign clubs. Swansea have made a contract offer to the 25-year-old Ghana international striker. The Swans are also keeping track of Schalke full-back Christian Fuchs. The 29- year-old is keen on a move to the Premier League and could replace Neil Taylor . CLICK HERE for all the latest transfer news with our live updates.
Arsenal may pull out of the running to sign Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling. The Gunners are keen on the Reds forward, who is stalling on a new £100,000-per-week contract. The 20-year-old has been caught smoking shisha and inhaling nitrous oxide in recent weeks . Real Madrid chief Zinedine Zidane has revealed his side are interested in signing Sterling .
Gareth Bale has been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent weeks. Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane has ruled out the notion of the Welshman joining United. Bale joined Real Madrid for a world record £86million from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013. The 25-year-old has endured a difficult second season at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real are reportedly keen on signing Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.
Manchester City have decided to listen to offers for Yaya Toure and Samir Nasri this summer. Premier League champions are open to allowing the Ivorian midfielder to leave the Etihad Stadium. City boss Manuel Pellegrini is under intense scrutiny following Sunday's 4-2 defeat by Manchester United.
Swansea City have expressed an interest in signing Schalke full back Christian Fuchs. The 29-year-old is out of contract in the summer and is keen on a move to the Premier League. The Austria international captain is renowned for his set-piece ability and crossing. Swansea have been looking at bringing in another left-back since the summer. West Bromwich Albion are interested in signing Neil Taylor for around £4million.
Tottenham will offer Nabil Bentaleb a new deal in order to ward off interest from rival teams. The Algerian midfielder's current deal expires in the summer of 2018 . Clubs from across Europe are known to be monitoring the situation at White Hart Lane. Bentaleb's new deal is likely to see his wages rocket to around £35,000-per-week .
Helal Abbas, 55, lost his bid to become mayor of Tower Hamlets in East London days after the claim appeared in an ethnic freesheet. The race was won by Lutfur Rahman, 50, a controversial figure who has been accused in a separate High Court case of rigging his re-election victory last year. The London Bangla ran an advert accusing Mr Abbas of assaulting his ex-wife.
A time lapse video shows the water creeping along the tracks at Bardwell Park in Sydney's south. The murky flood water submerges the train line and begins moving like a river as it reaches almost the height of the platform. Sydney's two-day total rainfall totalled about 225mm by 9am Wednesday – the most fall for almost 17 years. About 80 sets of traffic lights are still out across Sydney and a number of main roads remain closed due to flooding.
Grace Joy Roseman died after she managed to move over the edge of her adjustable cot. A 'safety ridge' cut off oxygen supply to her brain, West Sussex Coroner's Court heard. Coroner Penelope Schofield said urgent action must be taken to prevent future deaths. The cot has a moveable panel on one side which can be folded down, leaving ridge just 7cm high.
Daniel O'Reilly filmed his journey to Sydney, via Doha and Melbourne, in a video posted online. The British star came under fire last year after telling a female audience member at one of his shows she was 'gagging for a rape' . Dapper Laughs sprang to fame on video network Vine where he joked about how women couldn’t resist him. O’Reilly resurrected his ‘ultimate lad’ character on Christmas day with the ominous message that his work 'isn't finished' yet .
Footage of the brief contest was captured on a property near the Amber Mountain National Park on the northern edge of Madagascar. It shows the males sizing each other up before one is forced to retreat following a violent battle for the attention of a female chameleon that isn’t seen in the video. The more aggressive of the two chases his rival out of the tree and along a concrete wall. The video maker, who speaks French, declared it ‘bataille du chameleons’, or battle of the chameleton.
NYPD officers shot dead a suspect as he fled from the scene of a crime and opened fire Wednesday night. The man, 30, opened fire in the Queens section of the city after they responded to a call from a bar that shots had been fired. The suspect was taken to a local hospital where they later died. No officers were hurt during the incident.
Rudy Gestede has scored 20 goals in the Championship for Blackburn this season. The 26-year-old has revealed his desire to play in the Premier League next season. Swansea, Crystal Palace, Hull and West Brom have all shown an interest in the Benin international .
Celtic lost 3-2 to Inverness in the Scottish Cup semi-final after extra-time last weekend. Josh Meekings was not sent off and no penalty was given as the game went to penalties . Ronny Deila has called for similar transparency as in his Norwegian homeland. The Celtic manager said referees should face the media after matches .
Mauricio Pochettino left Southampton in the summer to take up the Tottenham job. The Argentine will return to St Mary's for the first time since leaving the south coast club. The former Spurs boss admits he will be given a hostile reception on his return. But Pochettinos insists he has no desire to be popular among Southampton fans .
Alan Pardew is keen on bringing in a marquee signing to boost Crystal Palace's profile. The Eagles boss is prepared to let star winger Yannick Bolasie leave for 'between 40 and 60 million pounds' The former Newcastle boss has not had to 'lean on' Shola Ameobi, Jordon Mutch, Chungy and Lee Chung-yong since his arrival at Selhurst Park.
Inverness defender Josh Meekings will be allowed to appear in Scottish Cup final after his ban was dismissed. The SFA judicial panel decided it was not entitled to apply retrospective punishment in his case . The defender admitted he was fortunate not to have conceded a penalty and been red-carded against Celtic in last Sunday’s semi-final .
Lorient beat Marseille 5-3 at the Stade Velodrome to climb out of the Ligue 1 relegation zone. It was their first win in five games after a poor run of five games. Jordan Ayew scored twice for Lorient, while Andre-Pierre Gignac and Francois Bellugou also netted. Marseille have now lost three in a row and have not won at home since January.
Ronald Koeman has promised not to leave Southampton this summer for a bigger club. The Dutchman has been a revelation in his first season in English football. Koeman's Southampton only need a point to break their record Premier League points tally set last season. The former Southampton boss has told fans he would not leave St Mary's this summer.
Tottenham are considering a state-of-the-art stadium with a retractable grass pitch. The new 65,000 capacity stadium could be better suited to the NFL than the 90,000-seat Wembley. The NFL is said to be within five years of having a permanent franchise in London. Wembley has hosted NFL regular-season matches since 2007 .
Carl Jenkinson says Jack Grealish should follow his heart when choosing between Ireland or England. The West Ham defender says he made the same decision in 2012 when he chose England over Finland. The 23-year-old defender is on loan at the Hammers from Arsenal until the end of the season. Jenkinson played for Finland at Under 18 and Under 21 level before joining West Ham. The defender is hoping to make an impact at this summer's Under 21 European Championships.
West Ham became the first Premier League club to reduce season ticket prices for fans. The Hammers will move to the Olympic Stadium in a year's time. Manager Sam Allardyce has said that filling the stadium is the most important thing for any football club. West Ham's cheapest adult season ticket will cost as little as £289 for the 2016-17 season.
Mauricio Pochettino spent 16 months as Southampton manager before leaving for Tottenham. The Argentine has been in charge of Spurs since the start of the 2014-15 season. The Spurs boss is known for his grueling training methods at both club and in management. Harry Kane has scored 31 goals in all competitions for Spurs so far this season . CLICK HERE for all the latest Tottenham news .
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy has been suspended without pay for 10 games for conduct detrimental to the National Football League. The decision to ban Hardy, who last played for the Carolina Panthers, followed a two-month NFL investigation that started after the dismissal of his domestic violence case in February. Hardy was informed in a letter by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell that there was 'sufficient credible evidence that Hardy engaged in conduct that violated NFL policies in multiple respects' .
New England Patriots host Pittsburgh Steelers in the opening game of the 2015 NFL season. The Super Bowl champions will play at Gillette Stadium on September 10. Seattle Seahawks will play the St Louis Rams in their opening game in week two. Green Bay Packers take on Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving night .
The first-degree murder conviction carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole in the slaying of Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old landscaper and amateur weekend football player who was dating the sister of Hernandez's fiancee. Hernandez’s mother, Terri, and his fiancee, Shayanna Jenkins, cried and gasped when they heard the verdict. Hernandez later mouthed to them: 'Be strong. Be strong'
Michael Bennett labelled Jimmy Graham 'soft' and 'overrated' after Seattle's playoff win over the Saints two years ago. The defensive end said 'he didn't like him as a person or a player' now that he's on the Seahawks' team. 'I still feel the same way. I can't do the things I was doing to him when we were playing him,' he said. 'When he comes to our team, he's a part of our team. We have a different philosophy than they have with the Saints'
Charles Tillman has ended his 12-year career with the Chicago Bears. The 34-year-old cornerback has agreed a deal with the Carolina Panthers. The two-time Pro Bowler was a staple of Lovie Smith's stingy defense in Chicago. Tillman said the chance to work with Ron Rivera was too good to turn down .
Le'Veon Bell will miss the first three games for abusing the league's substance abuse policy. Bell was stopped in his Chevrolet Camaro last August after a police officer noticed a strong smell of marijuana. Former Steeler LeGarrette Blount and a female passenger were also in the car and the pair were charged with marijuana possession. Bell plans to appeal the decision, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter .
Stevan Ridley has signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets. The 26-year-old suffered a tear to his right ACL last season. He played just six games as the Patriots won their sixth straight AFC East title. Ridley joins Chris Ivory and Bilal Powell in a revamped Jets offense.
Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib and his brother Yaqub are being investigated for aggravated assault after an altercation at a Dallas-area nightclub on Wednesday morning, according to reports. Talib was in trouble before and was wanted on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in 2011. During the incident, a shot was fired outside of Club Luxx in Dallas, Texas, after a physical fight inside the club. The general manager of the club confirmed the Talibs were at the club but denied that anything with a gun transpired .
Sarah Thomas, who has worked exhibition games, will be a line judge for the 2015 season. The 41-year-old was in the league's officiating development program in 2013-14 and worked some team minicamps last year. She's already broken ground in the officiating field as the first woman to work college games in 2007. Shannon Eastin worked regular-season NFL games in 2012 as a replacement official.
 McCoy was shipped to the Bills in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso last month. The running back says Kelly's team has a college feel and that he doesn't like star talent. McCoy ran for 1,000 yards in four of six seasons with the Eagles and still spoke of his surprise at the move.
Adrian Peterson was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt list due to a child abuse case. The Minnesota Vikings running back was due to be reinstated on April 15. The 30-year-old will meet with the NFL this week to discuss his reinstatement. The 2012 MVP has been linked with the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals .
Sarah Thomas is set to become the NFL's first full-time female official after refereeing college games. The 42-year-old mother-of-three from Mississippi has officiated pre-season games as a line judge. Thomas has a history of trailblazing since beginning her refereeing career in 1999 .
Efe Obada will fly out to Texas next month for rookie mini-camp. The 22-year-old only started playing American football half way through last season. He was mentored by Warriors defensive co-ordinator Aden Durde. The 6ft 5in, 225-pound Obada is seen as a defensive end or a tight end .
The Jacksonville Jaguars will bring the NFL Draft to London next month. A competition for UK-based fans is being run via nfluk.com for the chance to be part of a world first. The winner will announce the draft picks live on Sky Sports in the UK and the NFL Network in the U.S. The Jaguars are committed to playing one home game each year in London until 2016 .
Badou Jack outpointed Anthony Dirrell on Friday night at the UIC Pavilion to take the WBC super-middleweight title, setting up a fight with mandatory challenger George Groves. Jack (19-1-1) received winning of 116-112 and 115-113, and the third had it even at 114-114. The 31-year-old Swede has won three straight fights after being stopped in the first round by Derek Edwards in 2014. Danny Jacobs stopped Caleb Truax in the 12th round to successfully defend his WBA middleweight title.
Floyd Mayweather takes on Manny Pacquiao on May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. A mere 500 tickets were made available to the public for the clash between the two best fighters of their generation. These sold out in minutes with resale prices on secondary seller StubHub ranging from £3,900 to £85,000 .
Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams has pulled out of the English National Championships. Adams was forced to pull out after a burglary at her home in Leeds. She had been due to fight on Saturday in what would have been her first fight in England since her gold medal triumph at London 2012. Two cars, training kit and valuable personal possessions were taken in the break-in.
Floyd Mayweather takes on Manny Pacquiao in 'The Fight of the Century' in Las Vegas on May 2. The former undefeated world super-middleweight and light-heavyweight boxing champion Joe Calzaghe has backed his opponent. The Welshman says Mayweather faces more pressure than his opponent but he will still be victorious . Tickets for the much-anticipated fight finally go on sale on Thursday night .
Luke Rockhold beat Lyoto Machida by second-round submission at the Prudential Center. Rockhold now wants a title shot and a shot at MMA history in New York. Jacare Souza beat Chris Camozzi in the co-main event in New Jersey .
Lyoto Machida takes on Luke Rockhold in New Jersey on Saturday night. The 36-year-old is a previous light-heavyweight champion, a division in which the limit is 205lb. 'The Dragon' was wrapped in an electric blanket with the dial turned up to 'max' before the weigh-in. The Brazilian lifts up his sauna suit and empties a considerable volume of water on the floor.
Luke Rockhold takes on Lyoto Machida in a middleweight clash in New Jersey on Saturday . The Californian is bidding for his fourth consecutive victory since losing to Vitor Belfort two years ago. Machida is also coming off the back of a victory, against CB Dollaway in Brazil .
Conor McGregor has said he would 'kill' Floyd Mayweather 'in less than 30 seconds' if he was pitted against the best boxer in the world. McGregor is preparing for his world title fight against UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo in July. Mayweather is currently in training for his $300m mega-fight against Manny Pacquiao next month .
Ronda Rousey made her WWE debut at Wrestlemania 31 with Fast and Furious 7 co-star The Rock. The UFC women's bantamweight champion wants to 'find a way' to return to the WWE. Rousey told retired wrestling legend Roddy Piper's Piper Pit podcast that 'there's nothing like' WWE but she is focussed on her upcoming fight against fierce UFC rival Bethe Correia in Rio de Janeiro.
Conor McGregor will challenge Jose Aldo for his featherweight title in Las Vegas on July 11. 'The Notorious' has a tiger's face tattooed onto his stomach ahead of the fight. The 26-year-old has already got a picture of a gorilla eating a heart inked upon his chest. McGregor claims he has greater motivation to win the title than Aldo .
Jimi Manuwa takes on Jan Blachowicz at the All Stars Arena in London tonight. The Londoner lost his first fight against Alexander Gustafsson more than a year ago . The 29-year-old believes his 'aggression and killer instinct' will help him finish his opponent.
Mirko 'Cro Crop' Filipovic takes on Gabriel Gonzaga in Poland on Saturday. Filipovic lost to the Brazilian in 2007 when a first-round head kick brought a swift end to the bout at UFC 70. The Serbian admits revenge is a motivating factor ahead of the encounter. Gonzaga insists he does not consider the fight as a rematch because of the gap of eight years.
Conor McGregor takes on Jose Aldo in Las Vegas on July 11. The featherweight champion will make his eighth defence of his belt against the Irishman. McGregor says Aldo 'doesn't want to be near me, he doesn't want this the way I want it' . CLICK HERE for all the latest UFC news.
Jeff Novitzky has been appointed as the UFC's new Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance. The federal agent will spearhead the development of the new drug testing programme. Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz and Hector Lombard all failed drugs tests earlier this year. Barry Bonds, Marion Jones and Justin Gatlin have all been linked to PED use.
Chad Mendes knocked out Ricardo Lamas in the first round of UFC Fight Night event in Virginia. Mendes' victory ensured he retains his No 1 featherweight ranking. Al Iaquinta took a split decision win over Jorge Masvidal in the co-main even in Fairfax .
Chad Mendes and Ricardo Lamas meet in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas on Saturday in Fairfax, Virginia. The featherweight bout could potentially determine the next challenger to the UFC's featherweight title. Mendes' only two professional losses have come at the hands of the Brazilian king and Lamas also dropped a decision to Aldo when the two met in February last year.
Paula Creamer has called for a Masters tournament for women at Augusta National. Creamer first floated the idea on Twitter following Jordan Spieth's stunning victory at the Masters on April 14. The world No 27 suggested a women's event could be staged the week following the men's showpiece in April .
Justin Rose returns to action at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana this week. The 34-year-old finished joint second in the Masters at Augusta National earlier this month. Rose has not been outside the top 15 on his last three outings at the tournament. The former US Open champion has finished 38 under par in his last 12 rounds at the event.
Lindsey Vonn spoke about her relationship with Tiger Woods on the Late Night With Seth Meyers. The 30-year-old has been dating Woods since 2013 and has become close with his children. Vonn was on the show to talk about her Lindsey Vonn Foundation, which she launched in February to empower girls to grow and learn in all walks of life .
Bubba Watson showed off an incredible baseball style trick shot while practicing in China. The American flicked the ball to someone in the tree before they dropped it and he smashed it down the middle. The 36-year-old finished T-38 at the Masters, despite being one of the favourites to seal a third green jacket in four years.
Sir Nick Faldo and Tom Watson will compete at The Open for the last time at St Andrews in July. Faldo will cross the famous Swilcan Bridge for the final time on the 25th anniversary of his victory on the Old Course. Watson will be joined by the likes of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson in the Champion Golfers' Challenge on Wednesday, July 15 .
Jim Furyk beat Kevin Kisner on the second play-off hole to win the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head. The 44-year-old hit a final round 63 to finish 18-under in regulation play. The 2010 US Open champion won his second title at Harbour Town after coming through a playoff against Kisner .
Thai Kiradech Aphibarnrat won the inaugural Shenzhen International on Sunday. The 25-year-old beat Chinese teenager Li Hao-tong in a play-off on the 18th hole. It was his second European Tour title and his first since the Malaysian Open in 2013.
Thai Kiradech Aphibarnrat takes lead at the Shenzhen International in China on Saturday. The 25-year-old fired six birdies in the space of nine holes to overtake American Peter Uihlein. He has one European Tour win to date when he won the Malaysian Open in 2013. Bubba Watson struggled to his second consecutive round of 74 to finish two over par .
Troy Merritt fired a 10-under 61 to equal the course record at Harbour Town Golf Links. The 29-year-old American finished a flawless round with four successive birdies. Jordan Spieth bounced back from his opening 74 with a nine-under-par round of 62 to sit six under. Matt Kuchar is tied for second place with John Merrick, having followed his first-round 68.
Scottish golfer Carly Booth is currently in Mauritius for a photo shoot with Golf Punk magazine. The 22-year-old took to Instagram to show off her impressive bikini body while on the Indian Ocean island. Booth became the youngest-ever Scot to qualify for the Ladies European Tour at the tender age of 17.
Jordan Spieth finished the first round of the RBC Heritage on three-over-par 74. The 21-year-old looked tired as he struggled in difficult conditions in South Carolina. Matt Every and Graeme McDowell shared the lead on five under after first round. Sangmoon Bae is alone in third place, one shot back, ahead of a five-way tie for fourth.
Rory McIlroy's foundation is hosting the event at Royal County Down from May 28-31. US Open champion Martin Kaymer, former world number one Luke Donald and American Ryder Cup star Patrick Reed have all confirmed their participation in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. The tournament will compete for a prize fund of £1.8million, an increase of 25 per cent from last year.
Deposed Masters champion Bubba Watson had to settle for an opening-day 70 at the Shenzhen International. The American is four shots off the lead of China's Huang Wen-yi, who shot a six-under-par round. Watson finished 38th at Augusta National on Sunday as the defence of his Masters crown finished in disappointing fashion.
Jordan Spieth will play in the RBC Heritage Classic at Harbour Town Golf Links this week. The 21-year-old won the Masters at Augusta National last week and moved to No. 2 in the world rankings. Spieth has had success here the previous two years, finishing ninth in 2013 and 12th last year.
Rory McIlroy battled with Fifty Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan to promote Circular Soccer. The World No 1 golfer defeated the film star 2-1 to take the crown. The 25-year-old is an avid Manchester United fan and dreamed of playing for the Red Devils as a child.
Agnieszka Radwanska has struggled this season and was knocked out in the first round in Stuttgart this week. Martina Navratilova's brief stint as coach of the 2012 Wimbledon runner-up has ended. The pair announced in December that they would work together. The French Open starts on May 24 .
Angelique Kerber of Germany beat Maria Sharapova 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 in the second round of the Porsche Grand Prix. The top-seeded Russian had won her previous 13 matches in Stuttgart . Madison Brengle of the United States upset third seed Petra Kvitova 6-3,7-6 (2) Caroline Wozniacki beat Lucie Safarova to reach the quarter finals.
Rafael Nadal lost 6-4, 7-6 (8-6) to Italian Fabio Fognini in the third round of the Barcelona Open. The world No 4 was looking for his ninth career title on the Catalan clay court. The Spaniard has just one title to his name since winning his 10th French Open last year .
Sara Errani beat Agnieszka Radwanska 7-6 (8/6) 6-4 in two hours and eight minutes on Wednesday. The Italian will now face Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas in the second round of the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart. The world No 15 defeated world No 19 Sabine Lisicki 6-0 6-1 in the first round on Wednesday . World No 9 RadwANSKA follows Ana Ivanovic out of the tournament after the fifth seed lost to Caroline Garcia on Tuesday.
Rafael Nadal beat Nicolas Almagro 6-3 6-1 to reach the Barcelona Open third round on Wednesday. The world No 4 is bidding for a ninth title on the clay in the Catalan capital. The pair met in the 2013 Barcelona final, when Nadal claimed his eighth title. Nadal will play 13th seed Fabio Fognini of Italy or Russian qualifier Andrey Rublev on Thursday.
Victor Estrella of the Dominican Republic beat Marin Cilic 6-4, 6- 4 at the Barcelona Open. Cilic is the 2014 U.S. Open champion but is struggling with a shoulder injury . Santiago Giraldo beat Joao Sousa of Portugal to reach the third round. Pablo Andujar of Spain roared back to oust Leonardo Mayer of Argentina. Kei Nishikori will play Santiago Giraldi in a rematch of last year's final .
Ana Ivanovic lost 7-6 (8/6) 6-4 to Caroline Garcia in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart on Tuesday. The Serbian fifth seed was beaten for the third time this year by the French world No 29. Other seeds Ekaterina Makarova and Carla Suarez Navarro both made it through their first round matches .
Ordinary British tennis fans face a Wimbledon-type scramble for Davis Cup quarter-final tickets. There will be a capacity of 7,000 for July's match against France at London's Queen's Club. But well under 3,000 tickets may be available to the kind of supporters who created such an electric atmosphere in Glasgow for last month's first round. The rest will go to various organisations and governing bodies, with a considerable percentage going to well-heeled Queen's members as part of the deal.
Top seed Kei Nishikori beat Teymuraz Gabashvili 6-3 6-4 in the second round of the Barcelona Open. The other seeds to advance to the third round were both Spaniards Roberto Bautista-Agut and Tommy Robredo. Fernando Verdasco crashed out of the competition after losing to Andrey Rublev .
Jose Mourinho was given a tour of Wimbledon as part of a new deal between Jaguar and the All England Lawn Tennis Club. The Chelsea manager described SW19 as 'more than a Grand Slam' due to its traditions and aura. 'The Wimbledon that I really felt was Andy Murray’s victory because it was very special for him. I am not British, but on that day I felt like I was,' said Mourinho.
The venerable club in Baron's Court will host Britain’s biggest home tie in three decades from July 17-19. The match is sure to sell out quickly with the likely capacity of the one court used being around 7,000, as it is for the AEGON Championships, which takes place two weeks before Wimbledon. The All England Club's overworked show courts and redevelopment work meant that SW19 was never an option.
Serena Williams beat Italian Sara Errani 4-6 7-6(3) 6-3 in the Fed Cup play-off on Sunday. The US were beaten 3-2 as Williams and Alison Riske were thrashed 6-0 6- 3 in the doubles. Williams said the defeat was an 'eye-opener' ahead of the claycourt season.
Novak Djokovic has won 17 matches on the bounce and is in superb form. The Serbian beat Rafa Nadal in the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals last week. The Spaniard is looking to win a sixth consecutive French Open at Roland Garros. But Nadal insists he has no worries about facing the World No 1 at the French Open.
World No 1 Novak Djokovic beat Tomas Berdych 7-5 4-6 6-3 in the final of the Monte Carlo Open. The Serbian became the first player to win the opening three Masters 1000 events. The 27-year-old beat eight-time champion Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals . The Serb has now won 17 matches in a row and leads Roger Federer by more than 5,000 points .
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has revealed to using a carrot-and-stick method with Kimi Raikkonen to keep his desire to remain with the Maranello marque high. The Finn has arguably never been happier during his Formula One career due to the atmosphere generated within the team by the arrival of the charismatic Arriv abene . Lewis Hamilton is yet to sign his new contract as he negotiates the finer details with Mercedes . The 30-year-old has an option on his deal for next season .
Jenson Button was denied his 100th race for McLaren after an Energy Recovery System prevented him from making it to the start-line at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton has out-qualified and finished ahead of Nico Rosberg at every race this season. Rosberg has now beaten his Mercedes team-mate only once in the 11 races since the pair infamously collided in Belgium last year. Kimi Raikkonen secured a record seventh podium finish in Bahrain following his superb late salvo .
Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed Azerbaijan will stage the European Grand Prix next season. The race will be held in the capital of Baku, despite the country's poor human rights record. Human Rights Watch's 2015 report on the former Soviet republic stated there had been 'a dramatic deterioration in its already poor rights record' particularly in its treatment of opponents of the political regime. The sport recently published a 'Statement of Commitment to Respect for Human Rights' .
Jenson Button was set to start from the back of the grid at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The British driver broke down in qualifying and was forced to watch from the sidelines. McLaren chairman Ron Dennis said the engine was not broken but the data in the Energy Recovery System was 'not clean' and the chances of it failing were 'quite high' .
Jenson Button stopped on track in each of the practice sessions on Friday due to technical issues. The McLaren driver will start the race 20th and last - his lowest grid slot since 2008 Canadian Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso managed to get a McLaren into Q2 for the first time this season.
Lewis Hamilton qualified on pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday. Nico Rosberg was third six-tenths of a second behind his Mercedes team-mate . Hamilton is 17 points ahead of Rosberg ahead of Sunday's race in Manama . Rosberg's father, Keke, was 1982 world champion and his mother, Vivian, is an interior designer .
Lewis Hamilton dominated qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix by four tenths of a second from Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari. Hamilton's Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg was third six-tenths of second behind the Brit. Jenson Button's McLaren broke down during qualifying and he will start 20th and last. Fernando Alonso will start 14th, a lowly spot but a big improvement on the team's poor start to the season.
Maurizio Arrivabene has urged Kimi Raikkonen to prove himself if he wants to stay at Ferrari. The Finn's contract at the Maranello marque ends at the end of the current F1 season. The 35-year-old's form to date has not matched that of team-mate Sebastian Vettel . The Ferrari team principal said: 'It depends on your performance'
Nico Rosberg has described Ferrari's pace as 'dangerous' and 'worrying' ahead of Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver topped the timesheet with a lap of one minute 34.647secs during Friday practice. The 29-year-old trails team-mate Lewis Hamilton by 17 points in drivers' standings.
Jenson Button's McLaren suffered an electrical fault just three minutes into first practice session. The car was recovered, but his mechanics failed to fix the fault until just before the start of FP2. The 35-year-old ultimately finished down in 19th place, sandwiched between Manor duo Will Stevens and Roberto Merhi .
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has urged Lewis Hamilton to consider a move from Mercedes to Ferrari. Hamilton, 30, has yet to put pen to paper on a new contract with Mercedes. The Brit is currently 13 points ahead of Sebastian Vettel in the drivers' championship. Hamilton won a titanic battle at the front in a memorable race at Bahrain last year.
Davy Condon was riding Portrait King in the Grand National at Aintree when he fell at the third-last. It was the second time within a year that the rider suffered a similar injury. Condon had resigned himself to the fact he would be out of action for a lengthy period of time. But after seeing a specialist he has been advised to call time on his career.
Robbie McNamara broke eight ribs, cracked six vertebrae and has no feeling in his legs. The jockey was due to partner last year's Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Lord Windermere in the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree, but suffered multiple injuries when coming to grief in a fall from Bursledon in a handicap hurdle the previous day. McNamara says he is feeling 'great and optimistic' as he continues to recover .
Ride Like The Wind is one of 34 colts which remain in the first Classic of the season run on Saturday, May 2. Trainer Freddy Head likens his 2,000 Guineas hope to last year's fifth-placed runner Charm Spirit, who landed three Group One races in 2014. The Aidan O’Brien-trained pair of Gleneagles and Highland Reel head the entries for the 2,00 Guinea.
Ian Wright will present AP McCoy with his 20th and final champion jockeys trophy at Sandown on Saturday. The former Arsenal striker will hand over the trophy before travelling back to London to present his BBC5Live radio phone in. McCoy is a huge Arsenal supporter and has been invited to attend a home game before the end of the season.
McCoy has confirmed he will ride to the final race at Sandown on Saturday if he can secure mounts. The soon-to-be-crowned 20-time champion jockey is set to retire on Saturday. McCoy's boss, JP McManus, has Jonjo O'Neill-trained Box Office in the race.
Northampton host Saracens in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday . The Saints have lost two of their last three matches after losing to Clermont and Exeter . Northampton flanker Tom Wood is keen for his side to regain their form . Harlequins face Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday  .
Jack Cosgrove has penned a two-year deal with Alan Solomons' side. The 20-year-old Worcester Warriors prop has been capped nine times for the Dark Blues Under 20s side. He said: 'I'm over the moon to be coming north. With the club being in a European Cup Final, they're showing they've got quality players'
Gloucester lost 23-6 to Sale Sharks in their Aviva Premiership match on March 29. Mariano Galarza came on as a 54th-minute substitute for Tom Savage. The RFU has said that he should have been ineligible for the match . The case will be heard by an independent panel on Monday, April 27.
Manu Tuilagi has been out of action since October with a groin injury. The Leicester Tigers centre missed the autumn internationals as well as England's entire RBS 6 Nations campaign . The 23-year-old is targeting a return to action in the summer in time for England's pre-World Cup preparations . England will begin their preparations for the World Cup with a two-week training camp in early July .
Matt Giteau missed out on selection for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand . The Toulon fly half has been an outstanding force for the French club this season. The 32-year-old is eligible to play for the Wallabies for the first time in four years. The ARU will pick 'elite' players based abroad if they have 60 caps and seven years of professional service at home. The decision has been made in response to an exodus of leading lights to Europe.
Saracens No 8 Billy Vunipola, Toulon flanker Steffon Armitage and Clermont full back Nick Abendanon have all been shortlisted for the European Player of the Year award following their superb performances in this season's European Champions Cup. The English trio are joined on the shortlist by Leinster captain Jamie Heaslip and Clermont No 8 Fritz Lee .
Michael Allen will join Edinburgh at the end of the season on a two-year deal. The 24-year-old can play either at wing or centre and has never lived outside of Ireland. Allen admits his move from Belfast to the Scottish capital will take him out of his comfort zone .
England begin their World Cup campaign against Fiji at Twickenham on September 18. Stuart Lancaster's side came within six points of claiming the RBS 6 Nations title. England assistant coach Andy Farrell says rugby union is going to be the sport of the year. England must name a 31-man World Cup squad by August 31 and Farrell admits some tough selection calls lay ahead.
Davy McGregor suffered the ear injury while playing for Heriot's Racing Club against the Barbarians. The hooker's ear was left hanging off after being caught by an opponent's hip or shorts. The former Ulster hooker is on his way to a plastic surgeon to try and salvage his ear .
Players with 60 caps who have held professional contract with Australian Rugby for at least seven years will be eligible to continue their international careers even if they are signed to a club overseas. Players based abroad will immediately become eligible if they commit to playing Super Rugby in Australia for the following two seasons. Flyhalf Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell, who both play for Toulon, as well as flanker George Smith, who also plays in France, would immediately qualify to play at the World Cup.
Mike Brown could miss the rest of the season after failing to recover from concussion. The Harlequins full back was knocked out in the RBS 6 Nations match against Italy in February. The 29-year-old is still suffering from headaches nine weeks after his injury. Brown has taken no part in training or team meetings since his return to Quins. He is not expected to play again until the World Cup warm-up matches in August.
Mike Fitzgerald has helped the Waikato-based Chiefs win two Super Rugby titles. The 28-year-old will follow Waratahs wing Peter Betham to Welford Road next season. Leicester director Richard Cockerill said Fitzgerald will be a 'good addition to our group of locks'
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott are the sixth English pair to score more than 100 runs together on 10 occasions, and the England captain is part of three of them. Their opening-stand century was England’s first in Test cricket for more than two years. New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson is a doubt for next month's series in England after breaking a finger. Jermaine Blackwood was twice hit in the body by Cook shots on Thursday .
Joe Root's unbeaten 118 came with England posting a 74-run lead at the end of day three. The score of 373 for six was also down to some impressive batting from England's top order. Captain Alastair Cook got 76 in a century stand with Jonathan Trott (59) at the top . Gary Ballance's 77 boosted his 165-run partnership with Root, making it a very happy St George's Day in Grenada .
Marlon Samuels sent Ben Stokes on his way with a military-style salute on Thursday night. Stokes had given his wicket away just before the close of the third day of the second Test. The Durham all-rounder muttered under his breath as he walked past the cheeky centurion. The gesture was seen as good 'banter' by Geoffrey Boycott and Graeme Swann .
England captain Alastair Cook has gone 34 innings and 697 days without a Test ton. Joe Root has now scored his sixth Test century and his first overseas. The Yorkshireman is 118 not out at stumps on day three of the second Test against the West Indies . England ended on 373 for six, a lead of 74, and will have to stick around for as long as possible on Friday .
Stuart Broad took three wickets on day two as England bowled West Indies out for 299. Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott guided England to 74 without loss at stumps. Broad backed Cook to hit a big hundred and put England in a winning position with three days left . Broad produced his best and quickest bowling since knee surgery last year in Grenada.
Alastair Cook passed Alec Stewart's 8,463 runs to become England's second highest Test run-scorer. Stuart Broad bowled beyond 90mph for the first time since returning from knee surgery . West Indies' last pair of Devendra Bishoo and Shannon Gabriel added an unlikely 52 to undo much of the good work provided by a welcome burst of wickets from Stuart Broad.
Australian batsman Aaron Finch has had surgery on his left hamstring. Finch sustained the injury playing for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. The 28-year-old has never played Test cricket and was not included in the Australia squad for June's series in West Indies or the Ashes tour which follows.
Marlon Samuels says Ben Stokes is 'battling himself' and that England 'can't help' talking to him. The West Indies batsman is 94 not out after a hard-fought opening day of the second Test. Stokes had earlier twisted his hip but recovered to take the key wicket of Shiv Chanderpaul with his second ball.
Alastair Cook's former team-mate Graeme Swann pointed out when the England captain's form turned. Adil Rashid was made to wait for his Test debut after being left out after much discussion on day one. Devon Smith became the first Grenadan ever to score a Test run in Grenada. Joe Root 'wasn't a massive fan' after the first time he faced James Anderson .
San Antonio Spurs beat Los Angeles Clippers 100-73 in Game 3 to take 2-1 lead in first-round series. Kawhi Leonard scored a play-off career high 32 points for the reigning NBA champions. Houston Rockets beat Dallas 130-128 to take 3-0 lead in all-Texan NBA playoff series. Washington Wizards beat Toronto Raptors 106-99 to go 3-1 ahead in first round of play-offs .
Zara Phillips has pulled out of the Rolex Kentucky three-day event after High Kingdom suffered an injury. Phillips won silver in the team Equestrian section of the Eventing at London 2012 on board High Kingdom. The horse was being tacked up in his stable ahead of its early evening test, UK time, when he kicked out and suffered a cut leg.
Golden State Warriors beat New Orleans Pelicans 123-119 in overtime to lead play-off series 3-0. Stephen Curry scored 40 points, including a 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation to complete a 20-point, fourth-quarter comeback. The dramatic win was mirrored by Chicago's double-overtime victory over Milwaukee. The Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers also on course for a sweep after victories. Chicago beat Milwaukee 113-106 in double overtime after Derrick Rose scored 34 points. Cleveland beat Boston 103-95 as LeBron James scored 31 points.
Michael van Gerwen beat James Wade 7-0 to book a place in May's play-offs at the 02. The world No 1 then lost 7-1 to Stephen Bunting in the opening match of the Betway Premier League. The Dutchman's evening suffered a blip when he was beaten 7-5 by Gary Anderson. Raymond van Barneveld came from behind to defeat Dave Chisnall and Phil Taylor drew 6-6 with Adrian Lewis .
Judd Trump beat Stuart Carrington 10-6 in the first round of the Betfred World Championship. The 25-year-old led 7-2 from Wednesday before Carrington closed the gap to three frames. Trump will now face Marco Fu in the next round after beating Marco Fu 10-5. Mark Selby beat Anthony McGill 10-9 and Shaun Murphy beat Shaun Murphy 10-3.
Paula Radcliffe said she 'was close to pulling out' of the London Marathon on Sunday. But celebrity doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt, known as 'Healing Hans' has made sure she will race. The German doctor has worked with Ronaldo, Michael Owen and Usain Bolt . Radcliffe will run her final competitive marathon on Sunday .
Movistar's Alejandro Valverde won Fleche Wallonne ahead of Julian Alaphilippe and Michael Albasini. Team Sky's Chris Froome finished back in 123rd after a fall in the final 12km. Former winner Philippe Gilbert pulled out of the race after a bad crash 50km from the end.
Ronnie O'Sullivan beat Craig Steadman 10-3 in the first round of the World Snooker Championship. The 39-year-old had trouble with his shoes during the session on Tuesday afternoon. The five-time world champion could face a small fine for breach of dress code. O’Sullivan will face Matthew Stevens in the second round on Wednesday.
The August 1 encounter will feature a Team Africa vs Team World format at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Team Africa will be comprised of players from the continent and of second generation, while Team World will consist of those from the rest of the globe. Eight-time NBA All-Star Paul will captain Team World, while Britain's two-time All-star Deng - who was born in South Sudan - will lead out Team Africa.
All five of the series that have played two games now stand at 2-0, with the Wizards, Cavaliers and Rockets joining Monday's winners Chicago and Golden State with the early two-game buffer in the best-of-seven series. Washington's 117-106 victory at Toronto owed most to John Wall, who had 26 points and 17 assists, and Bradley Beal, who scored 28 points. Cleveland shook off a persistent Boston to win 99-91 at home, with LeBron James leading the way with 30 points and Kyrie Irving contributing 26. Houston also pulled away in the last quarter to beat Texas rival Dallas 111-99, with Dwight Howard scoring 28 points and James Harden adding 24.
Reanne Evans saw her 10-year reign as women's world snooker champion end on Tuesday. The 29-year-old lost 4-2 to Hong Kong's Ng On Yee in the semi-finals of the WLBSA World Ladies title. Yee went on to defeat England's Emma Bonney 6-2 in the final at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds.
Ding Jinhui was on for a maxumum break of 147 before screwing back for the blue instead of the black. The world No 3 realised what he had done and started to giggle along with Mark Davis. Ding would have pocketed £30,000 for a maximum break, which has only been achieved 10 times in the world championships .
Jimmy Butler scored 31 points as Chicago Bulls beat Milwaukee Bucks 91-82 on Monday. The Bulls take a 2-0 lead in their first-round NBA play-offs series against the Bucks. Klay Thompson scored 26 points as Golden State Warriors beat New Orleans Pelicans 97-87. Stephen Curry had 22 points and six assists as the Warriors won in Oakland.
The 2010 champion rattled in an opening break of 133 as he reeled off the three frames required to turn a 7-2 lead into a 10-2 victory over Welshman Jamie Jones in Sheffield. Robertson has committed more hours to the game than ever before and he believes it will help him become a multiple winner of the sport's major crowns. 'I have put in more hours for this tournament than any other in my whole career,' he said.
Arsene Wenger wants Cesc Fabregas to be shown the 'respect he deserves' when he returns to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Spaniard left Arsenal for Chelsea in the summer and is expected to be given a frosty reception by Gunners fans. Wenger wants 'respect' for the club's former players and counts FabregAs as a man who deserves that. Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday in the Premier League.
Gabriel Agbonlahor posted a video of himself performing a boxing workout with a trainer. The Aston Villa striker missed the FA Cup semi-final win against Liverpool because of a troublesome hamstring injury. The 28-year-old will be hoping to return to action against Manchester City on Saturday. Villa are currently four points clear of the relegation zone in 15th position with five games to go.
Just nine points separates the bottom seven teams in the Premier League. QPR manager Chris Ramsey believes his side will stay up if they win three more games. Tim Sherwood believes his appointment at Aston Villa has given them a lot of belief and confidence. Sean Dyche insists Burnley aren't scared of relegation as people have written them off in the past .
Burnley lost 1-0 to Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday and are bottom of the Premier League. Striker Danny Ings hasn't scored since February 11 - a run of eight matches. Burnley boss Sean Dyche has called on the rest of his team-mates to share the goalscoring burden. Ings has been linked with a move to Manchester United or Liverpool in the summer .
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says he would sell Yannick Bolasie if offered £40m to £60m. The 25-year-old winger has been in fine form in recent weeks for Selhurst Park club. The former Newcastle boss says all his players are 'undervalued' by the Premier League club . Palace boss believes selling one star for big money can rejuvenate an entire squad.
Everton host Manchester United at Goodison Park on Sunday (1.30pm kick-off) Roberto Martinez admits to not knowing what the future holds for Kevin Mirallas. The Belgian has been linked with a move away from the Toffees in the summer. The 27-year-old scored his first Premier League goal since December 28 in last weekend's win over Burnley.
Sir Philip Carter died peacefully at home on Thursday morning after a short illness. Carter also served as president of the Football League and a vice-president of the FA. Current Toffees Chairman Bill Kenwright paid tribute to Sir Philip, who he recalled to the board of directors at Goodison Park for a second time in 2008.
Romelu Lukaku is Everton's top scorer in the Premier League this season with 18 goals. The Belgium international revealed he encountered abuse playing in youth teams back in his homeland. The 21-year-old was speaking at a Kick It Out session at a school in Liverpool. Lukaku hailed the work rate of strike partner Arouna Kone, who allows him to focus on scoring goals.
Aaron Lennon is on loan at Everton from Tottenham until the end of the season. The 28-year-old has just four more games to impress at Goodison Park. Roberto Martinez wants to get the most out of Lennon in the time he has left. The Everton boss said discussions about Lennon's future will come at end of season. Martinez also praised Kevin Mirallas and rejected reports he could leave Everton.
There are just four points separating the bottom five sides in the Premier League. Leicester, Burnley, QPR, Hull and Sunderland are all in the relegation zone with six games to go. Sportsmail's reporters give their verdicts on the closest relegation run-in for years . Leicester's fixture list gives them a chance with five home games plus away fixtures at Burnley and Sunderland.
Hull City lost 2-0 to Southampton in their Premier League clash at St Mary's on Saturday. Steve Bruce's side are just two points clear of the relegation zone after six games. The Hull boss is confident he can keep his side in the Premier League this season. Hull face Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United in their next six games .
Esteban Cambiasso signed a one-year deal with Leicester City last summer. The 34-year-old has been one of the Foxes' best players this season in the Premier League. Nigel Pearson is keen for the former Real Madrid and Inter Milan midfielder to stay. The I-League is ready to spend big on attracting major names to the competition .
Liverpool lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final second leg last Sunday. Brendan Rodgers has come under pressure after the defeat at Villa Park. The Liverpool manager insists he is the man to guide the club to success. Rodgers has been boosted by the news that Jordan Henderson has committed his future to the club. The midfielder has signed a new five-year contract worth over £100,000 a week.
Steve McClaren is understood to be one of two people on Newcastle's short list for the head coach role at St James' Park next season. The other is thought to be John Carver, who replaced Alan Pardew in January. McClaren insists his sole focus is steering Derby to promotion at the end of the season .
Newcastle United lost 3-1 at home to Tottenham in their last game of the season. Thousands of supporters boycotted the match in protest at a lack of ambition and investment from owner Mike Ashley. Fans group AshleyOut.com are encouraging supporters to ‘Stand Up To Ashley’ when Swansea visit St James’ Park on Saturday. The supporters' group have asked fans to stand in the 34th minute of Saturday's match against Swansea.
Leroy Fer has not played for QPR since injuring his knee against Sunderland in February. The Dutch midfielder has struggled for form and fitness since arriving from Norwich. QPR boss Chris Ramsey admits the club are taking a chance on the 25-year-old. The club are hoping to have Fer in the squad for Saturday's London derby against West Ham .
Queens Park Rangers face West Ham, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle and Leicester. Chris Ramsey's side are in the Premier League relegation zone with 28 points. QPR lost 1-0 to Chelsea in their last game after conceding a late goal. Ramsey wants his side to improve their defensive concentration in order to stay up .
Mauricio Pochettino is returning to St Mary’s for the first time since leaving for Tottenham. Southampton fans are planning to turn St Mary's orange to show their support for Ronald Koeman. The Dutchman has guided the Saints to the top of the Premier League this season. The Saints host Tottenham at St. Mary's on Saturday afternoon.
Jack Butland has revealed he voted for Harry Kane to win PFA Young Player of the Year. The Stoke goalkeeper wants to emulate Iker Casillas by captaining England Under 21s to European Championship glory this summer. The 22-year-old is bidding to be the first England captain to lift the European Under 21 championship since Dave Sexton's team won the trophy in 1984 .
Stoke City are closing on signing Standard Liege starlet Thibaut Verlinden. The 15-year-old midfielder is a highly regarded member of Belgium's U16 squad. Club Brugge and Anderlecht have also expressed an interest in the youngster. Stoke manager Mark Hughes has also persuaded Barcelona's Mohamed El Ouriachi to join.
Stoke City beat Southampton 2-1 at the Britannia Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday . Mame Diouf and Charlie Adam scored in the comeback win at St Mary's. Mark Hughes has revealed talks have opened over a contract extension for Asmir Begovic. The Bosnian goalkeeper's existing deal runs out next year. Real Madrid are known admirers of the 27-year-old and both Manchester clubs have watched him.
Everton claimed a win over struggling Burnley, Stoke City saw off Southampton and Leonardo Ulloa scored to continue Leicester City's late surge against Swansea City. Eden Hazard was a constant outlet for Chelsea's midfield and slotted between David de Gea's legs for a decisive goal against Manchester United. Craig Gardner starred as Tony Pulis' West Bromwich Albion gave him a winning return to Crystal Palace, even despite the efforts of in-form Palace winger Yannick Bolasie.
Swansea City have revived their interest in Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede. Garry Monk has made a striker his priority for the summer. The Swans have also checked on Aleksandar Mitrovic at Anderlecht and Obbi Oulare from Club Brugge. Swansea are also interested in Marseille's Andre Ayew and Leicester's Jeffrey Schlupp .
Leonardo Ulloa opened the scoring for Leicester City in the 15th minute with a header from Wes Morgan's knock down. The Argentine hitman scored his side's first Premier League goal in four months. Leicester moved off the bottom of the Premier League for the first time since November . The Foxes have now won three Premier League games in a row for theFirst time since 2000 .
Harry Kane is nominated for both the PFA Player and Young Player of the Year awards. The Tottenham striker is up against Eden Hazard and Alexis Sanchez for the top prize. The video features some of Kane's best goals, and celebrations from the season. It features his long-range strike against Chelsea, a headed goal against Arsenal, and the moment he came on - and scored - on his England debut.
West Brom host Liverpool at The Hawthorns on Saturday in the Premier League. The Baggies are eight points above the relegation zone after beating Crystal Palace 2-0 last week. They also face Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal in their final five games. West Brom boss Tony Pulis believes his side can rise to the challenge of facing the top teams.
Sebastien Pocognoli says he's baffled by Tony Pulis' decision to drop him from the starting 11. The Belgian defender was an important player under Alan Irvine but since he left the club, the left back has found his game time limited. The 27-year-old insists he doesn't want to be one of the those players to throw a strop but may be forced to consider his long-term future .
Harry Kane tops this week's EA Sports' Performance Index as Premier League's best player. The 21-year-old scored his 30th goal of the season in Tottenham's 3-1 win at Newcastle on Sunday. Kane is also nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award. Christian Eriksen, Eden Hazard and Nacer Chadli also feature in the top 10. Morgan Schneiderlin, Esteban Cambiasso and Jesus Navas also make the list.
West Ham's season tickets will cost as little as £289 when the club move to the Olympic Stadium next year. The cheapest season ticket at Upton Park is £620 but there will be £289 seats on offer from the 2016-17 season - the club's first in the 54,000-seater Olympic Stadium. West Ham manager Sam Allardyce says filling the stadium is the most important thing for any Premier League club.
Andre Blackman stole a jacket worth more than £1,000 from Harrods in Knightsbridge. The 24-year-old was ordered to carry out 40 hours of unpaid work by Hammersmith Magistrates' Court. Blackman told the judge his attempts to find a new club might be hindered if he was forced to do community work. The former Celtic defender has been told he is 'surplus to requirements' by Blackpool boss Lee Clark.
Celtic are eight points ahead of second place Abderdeen and could win the title on May 11. Aberdeen face their nearest challengers at Pittodrie on May 10. Striker Adam Rooney does not want to see Celtic win the league on their patch. The 27-year-old has netted 27 goals this season and has been nominated for PFA Scotland Player of the Year.
Celtic lost 1-0 to Inverness Caley Thistle in the Scottish Cup semi-final on Sunday. Josh Meekings was sent off for a handball during the game at Celtic Park . Chris Sutton has branded additional official Alan Muir 'idiotic' for failing to see the handball. The former Hoops striker says the officials should not escape scot free either .
Celtic lost 3-2 to Inverness in the Scottish Cup semi-final after extra-time on Sunday. Josh Meekings prevented a goal-bound header from Celtic's Leigh Griffiths with his hand. The defender was served with a retrospective notice of complaint by the SFA . Celtic have asked for 'clarification' on the reasons for referee Steven McLean and his four assistants missing the first-half incident, when the Parkhead club were leading 1-0 .
Virgil van Dijk gave Celtic a dream start to their Scottish Cup semi-final clash with Inverness. But the Parkhead side were denied a clear penalty and the chance to go 2-0 ahead before half-time when additional assistant Alan Muir failed to spot a goalline handball from Josh Meekings. Celtic's anger was further fuelled when Steven McLean sent off keeper Craig Gordon for clattering into Marley Watkins in 53 minutes, Greg Tansey equalised from the spot. A man down for 67 minutes the Scottish champions wilted in extra-time, succumbing to goals from Edward Ofore and David Raven.
Celtic lost 3-2 to Inverness in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park on Monday night. Josh Meekings blocked Leigh Griffiths' goal-bound shot with his hand. Celtic were leading 1-0 at the time but went on to lose 3- 2 to the Championship side. John Hartson had a goal wrongly disallowed for offside while playing for Celtic in 2003. The Welshman missed a last-minute penalty that could have sparked extra-time. Hartson has urged his former club to move on from the injustice.
Stuart McCall says he is already working on a dossier of signing targets for next season. Rangers are currently second in the Scottish Championship table. But McCall still does not know if he will be in charge beyond the current campaign. The former Motherwell boss is already piecing together a wish list of new arrivals .
Rangers legend John Brown says Celtic have a case of 'sour grapes' about their Scottish Cup exit. Celtic lost 1-0 to Inverness in the semi-final of the Scottish Cup on Sunday. The Hoops have written to the SFA seeking 'to understand' how the match officials failed to spot the hand Josh Meekings used to block a Leigh Griffiths shot. Brown was part of the Ibrox side which contested an Old Firm Scottish Cup final in 1989 .
Paul Murray and John Gilligan held talks with Mike Ashley on Wednesday. The Rangers board have held their first meeting with Ashley since assuming control at Ibrox. Ashley owns an 8.92 per cent stake in Rangers . The billionaire owner of Newcastle United also owns a 75 per cent share of the Rangers Retail subsidiary.
Walter Smith says Ally McCoist deserves a chance to prove himself as a successful manager at a stable club. The Ibrox legend worked closely with McCoists and coach Kenny McDowall before the duo assumed the reins at Rangers during four years of unprecedented turmoil off and on the pitch. Smith insists both men have something left to offer in football and blames boardroom turmoil under Craig Whyte, Charles Green and the Mike Ashley-Easdale Brothers axis.
Ally McCoist will be welcomed back to Ibrox 'with open arms' according to John Brown. The former Rangers defender says the fans will never turn their back on the club's record scorer. The 53-year-old was axed as manager in December after relations with the old board crumbled. Stuart McCall is in charge of the Scottish Championship side until the end of the season.
Walter Smith hopes that Rangers can put down the circus tent and become a football club once more. Former Rangers chairman and manager hopes that the club can move on from its off-field dramas. Dave King has still to obtain the SFA clearance he needs for a seat in the boardroom. Details of how the club proposes to stabilise the finances have yet to come. The Championship promotion play-offs threaten more landmines than the Somme .
Isco has been in phenomenal form for Real Madrid this season, but has seen his place come under threat recently. The Spaniard was dropped to the bench for the Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid. Isco admits that he is unhappy with Carlo Ancelotti's decision to drop him. The Real Madrid star says he is 'not very happy' with the decision.
Tim Sherwood is confident Aston Villa can secure their Premier League survival with five games remaining . Villa are four points above the bottom three and have an FA Cup final against Arsenal ahead next month . Sherwood replaced Paul Lambert in February when Villa were in the Premier League relegation zone . He said: 'It's important in the bad times that they stick together as well and I think we've done that. We are very confident' .
Bacary Sagna left Arsenal for Manchester City after his contract expired at the end of last season. The France international has played only 16 times for City this season. City are fourth in the Premier League and face a year without a trophy at the Etihad. Sagna says he would make the same decision again if he was faced with a similar choice. The defender believes City will return to winning ways and end the season well.
Arsene Wenger has drawn five and lost seven of his 12 clashes with Jose Mourinho. The Arsenal manager has failed to win in 12 games against Mourinho at Stamford Bridge. Wenger and Mourinho rowed on the touchline in October's 2-0 win for Chelsea in the reverse fixture. Sunday's game marks the return of former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas to the Emirates.
Mauricio Pochettino has blamed Tottenham's lunchtime lethargy this season on the Europa League campaign. Spurs have won two of 10 Premier League matches kicking off at 12.00, 12.45 or 1.30. Six of the matches followed Europa League games on Thursday nights, and Spurs lost four of those and drew the other two. Tottenham play his former club Southampton at St Mary's on Saturday.
Former Bayern Munich boss Ottmar Hitzfeld believes Lucien Favre should replace Pep Guardiola at the Allianz Arena. The Spaniard is yet to commit his future to Bayern Munich beyond the end of his current contract. Hitzfield believes Favre is the man to replace Guardiola should he leave the Bundesliga giants. Monchengladbach currently sit fourth in the Bundesliga and are on course for Champions League football.
Real Madrid face Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final in Berlin on June 6. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could go head-to-head for the biggest club prize of all. Pep Guardiola could come up against his former team Barcelona after guiding Bayern Munich into the last four. Real Madrid vs Barcelona would be a fascinating match-up.
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola will see out his three-year contract, claims Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. The Spaniard has been linked with a possible move to Premier League champions Manchester City. Bayern beat Porto 6-1 to reach the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday night . Guardiola joined in 2013 after winning 14 titles in four seasons at Barcelona .
Floyd Mayweather is using a cryotherapy bath after training ahead of his fight against Manny Pacquiao. The bath is cooled to -175F (-115C) using liquid nitrogen and Mayweather spends up to three minutes in the chamber. The boxer was the first person to use the bath in SubZero Recovery in Las Vegas. Cryotherapy is a growing trend in sports with Wales rugby team travelling to Poland for sessions in 2012.
Manny Pacquiao held an open workout at the Wild Card gym in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The Filipino star is preparing to fight Floyd Mayweather on May 2 in the biggest fight of his life. Pacquaio opened up about his motivation, his belief in God and journey to the top in boxing. He says: 'Boxing is the best sport because it teaches you about life'
Floyd Mayweather Jnr will fight Manny Pacquiao in the richest-ever boxing fight on May 2. The undefeated boxer will earn more than $100million in Las Vegas. He will also earn $120million if he wins the fight against the Filipino . The pair will share $180m in the mega-fight at the MGM Grand in Vegas . Mayweather is the master of his own destiny and dictated when the fight would happen.
Floyd Mayweather is within three-and-a-half pounds of the welterweight limit ahead of mega-fight. Mayweather was photographed taking the scales for the WBC’s mandatory weight check 30 days before a world title fight. Boxers are required to weigh no more than 10 per cent in excess of the 147 lb welter limit. Mayweather is looking to extend his 47-fight unbeaten streak against Manny Pacquiao next month.
Manny Pacquiao takes on Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2 in 'The Biggest Fight in History' The Filipino is the underdog for the bout, billed as The Biggest fight in history. But Pacman looked fresh and sharp as he shadow boxed on Tuesday at the Wild Card Boxing gym, just off Santa Monica Boulevarde in Hollywood. Pacman laughed with trainer Freddie Roach on Monday after celebrity lawyer Robert Shapiro gave him a custom-made speed ball with Mayweather's face painted on it .
Floyd Mayweather Jnr took to the swimming pool to continue his pre-fight preparations. The 38-year-old completed a few lengths as his trainer looked on during his Sunday session. The video posted to his Instagram also shows the boxer testing his muscles against the resistance of the water as he continues his impressive training routine. The fight on May 2 is expected to break the pay-per-view record of $152million set by that fight in 2013.
Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao will take place in Las Vegas on May 2 . The Money Man's daughter Iyanna Mayweather has shared her thoughts about life in training with her champion father . She says she is amazed by her dad's work ethic in the gym and his jump rump skills. 'I like watching my dad jump rope because I've never seen anyone jump rope like that before,' she said . Mayweather vsPacquiao is being billed as the most lucrative bout in boxing history.
Floyd Mayweather takes on Manny Pacquiao in a £160million mega-fight in Las Vegas on May 2. Mayweather released two pictures from his training camp appearing to show him hanging a weight from his head. Actor Mark Wahlberg stopped by to see the Filipino going through his paces at training. The pair also posted pictures of their training regime ahead of the bout. Pacqu Xiao also uploaded a picture showing the physical shape he is in.
Floyd Mayweather faces Manny Pacquiao in the most expensive bout in boxing history on May 2. The 38-year-old took to his Shots account to upload a picture inside his private jet on Wednesday. The WBA and WBC welterweight world champion can be seen inside his aircraft alongside a member of his brand The Money Team. Muhammad Ali's daughter said he 'really likes' Pacqu Xiao and respects his boxing capabilities.
Floyd Mayweather's fight against Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2 will cost US viewers up to $100. The price represents almost a 40 per cent increase on the previous high of $64.95 (£43.83) for Canelo Alvarez vs Canelo in September 2013. The fight is expected to break the pay-per-view record of $152million set by that fight in 2013 .
Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium (Saturday, 12.45pm) Danny Welbeck faces fitness test on knee injury picked up on international duty with England. Striker Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remains a doubt for Arsene Wenger's side. Daniel Sturridge expected to be fit to face Arsenal after recovering from hip injury. Martin Skrtel and Steven Gerrard begin three-match suspensions for Liverpool. Dejan Lovren favourite to replace the former in defence for Reds .
Burnley host Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor (Sunday, 1.30pm) . Burnley defender Stephen Ward should be back in contention after overcoming an ankle injury. Hugo Lloris will miss Spurs' clash with Burnley with a knee injury. Danny Rose will be assessed after returning early from an England call-up. Tottenham have kept just one clean sheet in their last 13 Premier League away matches.
Holders Sevilla will face Fiorentina for a place in this season's Europa League final. Rafael Benitez's Napoli will face Ukrainian side Dnipro in the other semi-final. The final will take place in Warsaw on May 27 . The draw was made on Friday morning at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon.
Manchester City have already met Jurgen Klopp to assess him for the manager’s job. But it was back in 2013 when they were seeking a replacement for Roberto Mancini. Txiki Begiristain met the Borussia Dortmund manager and concluded that he was not the right fit for City – and the club went on to appoint Manuel Pellegrini. The Dortmund boss will leave the club at the end of this season, with suggestions he could take over.
Sam Allardyce's reputation is that of a man who guarantees survival, but West Ham have been playing relegation football since Christmas. West Ham must go to the Olympic Stadium with more on their minds than survival. Rafael Benitez could return to English football after leaving Napoli and may be persuaded by the Hammers project .
Jurgen Klopp has announced that he will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. The 47-year-old has been linked with a number of top clubs after announcing his departure. Arsene Wenger has two years left on his contract at the Emirates Stadium. Nigel Winterburn says Wenger should be given two more years at the club .
Thomas Tuchel will replace Jurgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund at the start of July. The 41-year-old is currently seeing out the final year of his Mainz contract through a year-long break from football. Tuchel has a reputation for enforcing an attacking approach to his team's style of play. He was linked with the manager vacancy at Newcastle United after Alan Pardew's departure.
Dennis Kimetto and Wilson Kipsang are clients of Dutch management company Volare Sports. Rosa & Associati represented women's marathon star Rita Jeptoo, who was banned for two years for the banned blood booster EPO. Kenyan authorities have previously blamed the rise in doping on the influence of foreign agents .
Red is the overwhelming colour across the Football League in terms of the party that governs clubs' constituencies. The Conservatives trail some way behind, while the Liberal Democrats have only seven clubs in constituencies where they hold power. Only Chelsea, who voted Tory, fittingly blue, and Burnley, where Lib Dems hold sway, are any different. Both Manchester clubs, Liverpool and Arsenal are all located in solid Labour seats.
Usain Bolt wants to smash his own 200-metre world record by running the distance in under 19 seconds. The Jamaican sprinter ran the 200 metres in 19.19 sec at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin. The six-time Olympic gold medallist is currently in Rio de Janeiro, acclimatising ahead of next year's Olympic Games in the Brazilian capital. Bolt insists he is almost impossible to beat when he is fully fit .
Usain Bolt visited a small gym at the base of Rio de Janeiro's Mangueira favela on Thursday. He took three shots on the basketball court - at least one from 3-point range - and converted all three. Bolt is in Rio to promote an event over the weekend and made a 30-minute visit to the sports complex. The six-time gold-medal sprinter will try to add three more in Rio next year.
Farrend Rawson played in Rotherham's 1-0 win over Brighton on Easter Monday after his youth loan had expired and the paperwork over an extension was not dealt with correctly. The Millers have vowed to fight the charge, hiring top QC Jim Sturman to defend them. The three-man panel is finally set to meet on Thursday, with Evans expecting news of his club's fate in the next 24 hours.
Matt Derbyshire opened the scoring for Rotherham after just four minutes at Craven Cottage. Ross McCormack equalised for Steve Evans' side in the 67th minute. Fulham boss Kit Symons admits his side need to rebuild in the summer. The Cottagers still await their fate after being charged for fielding an ineligible player .
Newcastle United host Swansea City at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon. The Magpies have lost their last six Premier League games under caretaker manager John Carver. Supporters' group have asked fans to stand in the 34th minute of the match. Garry Monk insists Newcastle's players will not be affected by the protests.
Tiger Woods suffered a bizarre injury on the ninth hole at the Masters on Sunday. The four-time Masters champion drilled his club into a tree root on the follow through. The 39-year-old was forced to drop his club and give out a painful yell. Woods finished the tournament at 5-under-par, tied for 17th, 13 strokes behind winner Jordan Spieth.
Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 on aggregate in Champions League quarter-final second leg. Real's supporters mobbed the team coach as they arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. French defender Raphael Varane uploaded the video to Twitter to thank fans for their support. Real could face Barcelona, Juventus or Bayern Munich in the semi-finals.
Rafael Benitez has won 12 trophies with Valencia, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Napoli. The 55-year-old is out of contract this summer and it makes him a man in demand. Manchester City, Paris St Germain and Real Madrid are all considering changes. West Ham and Newcastle are also interested in bringing him back to England. The Spaniard would relish being an underdog biting at the coat tails of the Premier League's elite .
Yaya Toure has hinted that he is open to leaving Manchester City this summer. The Ivory Coast midfielder's agent Dimitri Seluk says he wants to talk to City about his future. Toure earns more than £1m a month at the Etihad Stadium. Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini wants to be reunited with Toure after managing him at City.
Paris Saint-Germain were thrashed 5-1 on aggregate by Barcelona in the Champions League. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marco Verratti failed to shine as PSG lost 2-0 at the Nou Camp. Laurent Blanc says PSG need more time to reach the top of Europe's top club competition. Blaise Matuidi says that PSG are still not ready to win the competition .
Joe Launchbury has been out since October with a nerve problem in his neck. The 24-year-old is hopeful of making his comeback against Leicester Tigers on May 9. Wasps face the Tigers at the club's new home at the Ricoh Arena. Launchbury still has aspirations of playing for England at the World Cup later this year .
Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis will miss three to four weeks with a hamstring injury. The Frenchman came off in the early stages of last weekend's 1-1 draw with Everton. The 29-year-old will miss league trips to Leicester and Newcastle and the home game with Stoke but hopes to return against Arsenal on May 11 .
Jack Wilshere was on the bench against Reading at Wembley on Saturday after five months out through injury. Ray Parlour has backed the 23-year-old to be the future of Arsenal's midfield. The former Arsenal star believes his fitness record is the one thing holding him back . The Gunners face Aston Villa in the FA Cup final on Sunday at Wembley . Parlours won three FA Cups under Arsene Wenger, including in 2002 .
Sportsmail revealed for the first time how popular each Premier League club is around the globe according to Twitter followers. Arsenal came out on top globally with 5.68million followers ahead of Chelsea (5.49m) and Manchester United (4.87m) Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao are third on the list of clubs in the world with most Weibo followers. Manchester United have over eight million followers on Weibo, almost double that of Twitter. Barcelona have 5.4million followers on the site, the fourth most of any club .
Jordan Spieth broke several scoring records on the way to his four-stroke victory. He equalled the 18-under total set by Tiger Woods in 1997 and became the championship's second-youngest winner of all time. Spieth visited the observation deck of the Empire State Building on Monday. The world's media were keen to get even more footage of the Augusta champion.
Alexis Sanchez has scored 22 goals in all competitions for Arsenal so far this season. The Chilean forward has been nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award. Sanchez has singled out Santi Cazorla as a 'spectacular' player for praise . Arsenal are currently second in the Premier League table with 66 points from 32 games. The Gunners face Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday .
The Champions League semi-final line-up has been confirmed for this season's last four. Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Real Madrid are all in the last four of the competition. Real Madrid beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in the quarter-final second leg at the Nou Camp. Juventus beat Monaco 1-0 on aggregate to reach the last eight of the Champions League. Bayern Munich beat Porto 3-1 in the second leg of their quarter-finals tie at the Allianz Arena .
Juventus beat Monaco 0-0 at the Stade Louis II to reach the Champions League semi-finals. The Italian side progressed 1-0 on aggregate after Arturo Vidal's second-half penalty in Turin. Patrice Evra believes Juventus played the 'Italian way' and called it 'ugly' . The former Manchester United defender believes French clubs could learn from Juventus' style .
John Peacock has named his squad for next month's UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Bulgaria. The Young Lions are the defending champions, having beaten Holland on penalties in the final last year. They have been placed in Group D alongside Holland, Italy and the Republic of Ireland. The squad contains talented young players from a host of Premier League clubs. Jay Dasilva and Ike Ugbo of Chelsea and Arsenal duo Chris Willock and Stephy Mavididi have been called up for the first time .
Police have released 26-year-old images of football fans pictured at 1989 Hillsborough disaster. They hope members of the public may recognise some of those pictured in the appeal. Officers say the images may be able to answer questions of victims' families about how they died . The appeal was issued on behalf of the Coroner Sir John Goldring . Police say it is 'unusual' to carry out such appeals while legal proceedings are ongoing .
Jordan Henderson has agreed a new long-term contract with Liverpool. The midfielder put pen to paper on a deal worth more than £100,000 per week on Thursday . The 24-year-old's current terms had 12 months to run but leaving Merseyside was never an option. Henderson is the latest big name in Brendan Rodgers' squad to commit his future to the club . Brendan Rodgers will consider Henderson for the role of club captain after Steven Gerrard's departure.
Gareth Bale has not started eight of Real Madrid's 50 matches this season. The Welshman has been sidelined with injury and omission. Real have won every single game without him, scoring 25 goals and conceding just one. The stats will do nothing to help his popularity at the Bernabeu .
Marcus Bettinelli is the son of Fulham academy goalkeeping coach Vic Bettinelli. The 22-year-old made his first-team debut for the Cottagers last August. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho watched him play in a 1-1 draw against Rotherham United. Petr Cech is expected to leave the club in the summer with Paris Saint-Germain favourites .
Bayern Munich host Porto in the Champions League quarter-final second leg on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola's side lost 3-1 away at Porto last week in the first leg of the tie. Bayern are 12 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga and are in the German Cup semi-final. Bayern boss Guardiola insists 'only the treble is enough' for his side this season .
David Moyes believed Thiago Alcantara was 'not his type' and wasn't the right fit for Manchester United. Pep Guardiola had made it clear he required the midfelder at Bayern Munich. United's need for passing quality from deep midfield was apparent throughout Moyes' short time at the club. The kind of passing display Thiago delivered in Bayern's 6-1 win over Porto on Wednesday has been precisely what United have been missing.
Bayern Munich thrashed Porto 6-1 to reach the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday night. Pep Guardiola's side have scored 115 goals in all competitions so far this season . Bayern still have five Bundesliga matches to play as they march towards a third consecutive title. The German juggernaught still have the German Cup semi-final against Borussia Dortmund on April 28 .
David de Gea has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer. Real Madrid are looking for a long-term replacement for Iker Casillas. Manchester United have been linked with their own big-money moves for the likes of Gareth Bale and Mats Hummels. But Phil Neville believes the club must concentrate on keeping De Gea at Old Trafford .
Southampton are the club punching heaviest above their weight in the Premier League in terms of performance compared with wages paid to players. Chelsea are 10 points clear at the top of the table but are only the third-highest wage payers with a wage bill of £192.7m behind Manchester United (£215.8m) and Manchester City (£205m) Burnley's wage bill is just £21.5m including £6m in promotion bonuses, one-tenth the size of United's.
Radamel Falcao has scored just four goals since joining Manchester United on loan from Monaco. The striker has endured a frustrating season on loan at Old Trafford and has managed just four league goals. Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward held talks with Monaco president Vasim Vasilyev on Sunday over the striker's future. United would have to pay £43.5m for the striker but Monaco are willing to negotiate .
Rafael may have played his last game for Manchester United after he cracked three ribs. The Brazilian right-back is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford and will be sold in the summer. The 24-year-old was hurt by a stray knee from Leicester's Anthony Knockaert. United have handed trials to MK Dons teenagers Luke Tingey and Kyran Wiltshire.
Manchester United have put in a £21.5m bid for Mats Hummels, according to German paper Bild. The Germans value their captain at £35m but United want to use that to their advantage. Dortmund want to bring in Real Madrid's Sami Khedira as their new captain. Ilkay Gundogan is also a target for United as they look to revamp their squad .
Louis van Gaal has been impressed with Michael Carrick's contribution to Manchester United. Borussia Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan has been watched extensively by United. The 24-year-old's contract expires at the end of next season and he is yet to sign a new deal. Dortmund could listen to offers to avoid losing Gundogan on a free transfer in 2016.
Reading lost 2-1 to Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday evening. Adam Federici let a tame Alexis Sanchez shot slip through his grasp in extra-time. The 30-year-old will come up against in-form Birmingham striker Clayton Donaldson on Wednesday .
Reading lost 2-1 to Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final after extra-time on Saturday. Adam Federici let a tame Alexis Sanchez shot slip through his grasp in the sixth minute. The 30-year-old has received unwavering support from his manager and team-mates. He has also issued an apology to Reading's fans on his Twitter account .
Alexis Sanchez scored twice as Arsenal beat Reading 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday. The Chile international has scored three goals in his last three matches at Wembley. The 26-year-old also scored a brace at Wembley in Chile's 2-0 defeat of England in November 2013. Sanchez is shortlisted for the PFA Player of the Year award with Eden Hazard the hot favourite .
David Luiz was at fault for both of Barcelona's goals as PSG crashed out of the Champions League. ITV pundit Roy Keane described the defender's performance as looking 'lost' . Neymar scored twice as Barcelona beat PSG 2-0 on Tuesday night. The Brazilian international has scored 30 goals against PSG this season .
UEFA has published Champions League regulations for next season confirming a seeding change. Top-seeded teams in eight groups will be the defending Champions League winner plus title holders in the seven highest-ranked countries. On current standings, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Porto will drop in status in the August 27 draw. If Real Madrid don't win La Liga or the Champions League they will be in pot 2.
Bayern Munich beat Porto 7-4 on aggregate to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Pep Guardiola's side had lost 3-1 to Porto in the first leg of their quarter-final tie last week. The Spaniard said after the game that winning is a matter of life and death at Bayern .
Bayern Munich beat Porto 6-1 at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night. Pep Guardiola's side are through to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in their history. The Bayern boss was pleased with his side's first-half performance against Porto. 'It's easy to love my players now,' said Guardiola. 'I am the coach of extraordinary players. I didn't expect such a first half' .
Former Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur defender is selling his £6.75million Chelsea flat. He bought it in 2011 for £4.25million after staging a 'sit-in' at estate agents to secure it for his family. Campbell has also owned Grade II-listed Hallington Hall, an 18th Century mansion in Northumberland.
Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 at the Nou Camp to reach the Champions League semi-finals. The 5-1 aggregate win means Luis Enrique's side are now two points clear at the top of La Liga. Neymar has the blend of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in his skillset. Andres Iniesta has a strong chance of matching Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning debut season. PSG project needs more investment – as long as it's sensible investment.
DeShane Beckford impressed on trial with West Ham's academy earlier this month. The 17-year-old Jamaican has been linked with a host of European clubs. Beckford is said to be one of the hottest prospects to emerge from the Caribbean . West Ham have revealed season tickets at the Olympic Stadium will cost as little as £289 .
Premier League club set to move into London 2012 showpiece venue for start of 2016-17 season. Fresh questions were raised about the award of the 99-year lease to West Ham on Tuesday. It was suggested the deal may contravene European state aid law. West Ham are confident that the deal does not contravenes domestic or European legislation.
Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in Champions League quarter-final second-leg on Tuesday night. Andres Iniesta provided Neymar with his first goal with a trademark through-ball after 14 minutes. The Spaniard had failed to register a single assist or goal from 19 La Liga appearances this season, prompting critics to suggest the 30-year-old was on the decline. Iniesta has been forced to play a deeper role this season to accommodate triple threat of Neymar, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi.
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will fight in Las Vegas on May 2. Referee Kenny Bayless will be in charge of the richest fight of all time. The 65-year-old will celebrate his 65th birthday two days after supervising the Fight of the Century in the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The Nevada State Athletic Commission have wisely put their trust in Bayless.
Kenny Bayless will referee Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao's fight on May 2. The 64-year-old has overseen five of Mayweather's previous fights. He also oversaw the former's pro debut against Roberto Apodaca in 1996 . Oscar De La Hoya believes the choice of Bayless is an advantage for Mayweather. De LaHoya was defeated by Mayweather in 2007 on a split decision after 12 rounds .
Barry Hawkins beat Matthew Selt 10-9 in the first round of the World Snooker Championship. The 2013 finalist looked set to ease through to the last 16 after resuming on Monday with a 7-2 overnight lead. Selt responded by reeling off five frames in a row - including back-to-back centuries - before a cool clearance from Hawkins saw him into the second round. Hawkins said: 'I can't keep putting myself through that' .
Four-time winner Higgins impressed with a 10-5 first-round victory over Robert Milkins. The 39-year-old fired breaks of 77, 75, 69 and a clinching 106 in the second session. Graeme Dott, unseeded this year but a proven Crucible class act and champion in 2006, was a10-8 winner earlier.
The winner's share of the $10million pot worked out at £1.23m in our currency. Anyone who made the cut was guaranteed £17,000. Ian Poulter improved on his previous best Masters finish by shooting a second straight 67 for a share of sixth. Phil Mickelson opted for an all-black outfit on day four in an unusual bid to improve his performance.
Tennis star Andy Murray tied the knot with Kim Sears on Saturday at Dunblane Cathedral in Ayrshire. Hundreds of well-wishers gathered outside the historic cathedral to greet the couple. The tennis star tweeted his plans for the day through the use of emojis and it would appear he's counting on plenty of laughter, kissing and alcohol. The pair met nine years ago and have been together for nine years.
There are 23 current and former Premier League players still involved in the Champions League. Cristiano Ronaldo, Patrice Evra, Carlos Tevez, Paul Pogba, Dimitar Berbatov, Gerard Pique, Javier Hernandez, Xabi Alonso and Gareth Bale are just a few of the former team-mates still in Europe's top competition. Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City have all been knocked out of the competition .
Manchester City director of football Txiki Begiristain would like Pep Guardiola to become their new manager in the summer of 2016. Pep Guardiola is currently in Munich as Bayern Munich face Porto in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday. The 44-year-old is facing his first Champions League exit prior to the semi-final stages of his coaching career and at the hands of relatively inconsequential opposition too. Guardiola has only ever lost ten matches in six seasons as a coach. The Champions League – a competition he won twice in four seasons at Barcelona – is central to his identity .
Xabi Alonso could become only the second player to win the Champions League with three different teams. The Spaniard won the trophy with Liverpool, Real Madrid and AC Milan. The only other player to have done so is AC Milan legend Clarence Seedorf. Thiago Motta could also equal Seedorf's record if he manages to earn a medal with Paris Saint-Germain.
Sam Allardyce was incensed that Eliaquim Mangala was not penalised for a foul on Stewart Downing. The Hammers boss also screamed at the linesman during the 2-0 loss to Manchester City. The 60-year-old was unhappy with Downing for giving away possession in the build-up to City’s second goal .
West Ham lost 2-0 to Manchester City in their Premier League clash at the Etihad on Sunday. The Hammers have won just one of their last 11 games in the Premier League . Defender Carl Jenkinson says West Ham are determined to ensure their season does not end with a whimper. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a successful season-long loan from Arsenal.
Glenn Roeder has made a surprise return to football as part of a new management team at Sheffield Wednesday. The former Watford, West Ham and Newcastle boss has also taken charge of the England B team. Adam Pearson helped lead Hull City to the Premier League and hopes he can do the same at Wednesday. Stuart Gray has stabilised the club since taking over from Dave Jones.
Tim Sherwood was appointed as Aston Villa manager on Valentine's Day. The former Tottenham boss has had an inspired start in charge at Villa Park. Christian Benteke has scored nine goals in his last seven games under Sherwood . Fabian Delph has become a real leader under the new management. Jack Grealish has been the star man against Brendan Rodgers' side at Wembley.
Martina Hingis lost 6-4, 6-0 to Agnieszka Radwanska in the Fed Cup tie against Poland. The 34-year-old played her first tour-level singles for nearly eight years on Saturday. The former World No 1 was persuaded to play because of injuries in the Switzerland team. The Swiss star won five grand slam singles titles before her 18th birthday .
Memphis Depay is a target for Manchester United, Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven. The 21-year-old has played a starring role in PSV's Eredivisie title success this season. PSV boss Ronald de Boer has compared Depay's talents to a young Cristiano Ronaldo. De Boer believes United could have the edge over Liverpool in the race for Depay. Bayern Munich and Manchester City are also interested in the Holland star.
Arsenal's FA Cup semi-final victory over Reading clashed with a top Premier League fixture. Manchester United's visit to Chelsea took viewers away from the game at Wembley. The FA and Premier League blame each other for their respective rights holders, Sky and the BBC, scheduling the marquee Chelsea vs Manchester United league match against the FA Cup. The Cup game attracted a peak audience of 6.9 million, over treble the 2m rating for the PL game on Sky.
Manchester United were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Eden Hazard scored the only goal of the game in the 38th minute to give the Blues the lead. Louis van Gaal's side dominated possession and completed three times as many successful passes than the champions-elect. United will be a serious challenger to Chelsea in the Premier League next season. The Red Devils are considering an approach for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba in the summer .
Jose Mourinho says Eden Hazard is 'one of the three best players in the world' Hazard scored the winner against Manchester United to extend Chelsea's lead at the top of the Premier League. The Chelsea winger is widely expected to be named PFA player of the year on Sunday. Hazard believes he is having the best season of his career this season.
Liverpool have been given permission to install a 4.5metre fine mesh privacy screen at their Melwood base. The club had grown concerned over confidential team details being leaked prior to matches. Local residents wanted a designated area for fans to be able to watch training and did not want a screen put up.
Juventus are monitoring Raheem Sterling's situation at Liverpool as they look to strengthen. Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Paris St Germain and Bayern Munich are among Sterling's admirers. The Serie A side want at least £55m for Paul Pogba and have bid for Axel Witsel.
Steven Gerrard will end his Liverpool career at Stoke City on Sunday, May 24. Liverpool captain's final game at Anfield will come against Crystal Palace on May 16. Gerrard's final season will end with a trip to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on May 10. The 35-year-old will then begin his new career with MLS side LA Galaxy in mid-July . Gerrard was denied the opportunity of ending his career in the FA Cup final.
Liverpool face a major rebuilding job after another trophyless season. Brendan Rodgers could see up to 10 of his stars leave Anfield this summer. Steven Gerrard has already agreed to join MLS side LA Galaxy. Glen Johnson is out of contract and set to go on a free transfer. Kolo Toure is also considering whether to accept the offer of a new deal. Raheem Sterling is embroiled in a contract stand-off with Manchester City certain to make an offer .
Amir Khan could face Manny Pacquiao in Abu Dhabi in November or December. The British boxer has been linked with a fight with Floyd Mayweather for two years . The pair are preparing to fight on May 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada . Khan would be a huge attraction in the Middle East as a hero of the Muslim world  .
Michael Conlan was on the verge of pulling out of his must-win bout in the World Series of Boxing before opting to fight and claiming a dramatic win to book his place at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games alongside team-mate Paddy Barnes. Both Belfast boxers were in action for the Italia Thunder franchise in Venezuela on Saturday night, with the pair needing victories to book flights to Rio. Conlan dropped his opponent in the first round en route to claiming a 49-45 victory on two of the judges’ cards while the remaining judge questionably scored the fight 48-47 in Finol’s favour. Barnes delivered in style, extending his undefeated WSB record this season to
Manny Pacquiao's shorts alone will carry sponsorship logos worth a total of $2.25m (£1.5m) on May 2. Mayweather's cut is to be in excess of £80m before a range of other means of income from the fight are split by Mayweather Promotions, Top Rank and Pacman. The richest fight of all time is said to be worth $300m and then some to those involved .
Phil Jagielka is five games away from going a complete season without getting a single booking. Tom Cleverley has found a steely edge since Tim Sherwood took charge at Aston Villa. Marc Albrighton is emerging as a key weapon for Leicester in their fight for survival. Didier Drogba covered more ground at sprint speed than Radamel Falcao on Saturday. Mesut Ozil is now finding his true form after a long wait to live up to his £5million transfer fee.
Liverpool lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final second leg at Wembley on Sunday. Brendan Rodgers' side are still some way from realising their dream of winning the Premier League. The Liverpool boss has not made a mark on the games that matter this season . The club's transfer committee has been criticised for wasting money in the market. Liverpool have bought 17 players in the last two summers but only three have delivered.
Aston Villa beat Liverpool 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday. Christian Benteke and Fabian Delph scored in the second half to earn Villa a place in the final. Tom Cleverley has hailed Tim Sherwood's style after reaching the final with Villa. Manchester United loanee says Sherwood has brought an attacking style to the club .
David Moyes gave Wayne Rooney his professional debut as a 16-year-old at Everton in 2002 . Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in the summer of 2013 . The pair had a well-publicised falling out following Rooney's departure from Goodison Park in 2004. The former Everton boss has revealed that Chelsea were close to signing the England striker during his ill-fated tenure as United manager .
Manchester United lost 1-0 to Chelsea in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. Eden Hazard scored the only goal of the game in the second half. Louis van Gaal labelled his side's performance as their best of the season. Wayne Rooney was happy with the display despite the negative result .
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. Eden Hazard opened the scoring for Jose Mourinho's side with his 13th Premier League goal of the season. The Belgian forward nut-megged Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea in the first half to slot the ball past the goalkeeper for the opener. Didier Drogba was sent off for Chelsea in the second half for a foul on Ander Herrera .
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday . Eden Hazard scored the only goal of the game in the 38th minute to give the Blues the win . The Belgian forward is now on 17 goals for the season and is improving every season . Jose Mourinho may give key players such as Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic a rest in the coming weeks .
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 to move 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Eden Hazard scored the only goal of the game in the first half at Stamford Bridge . Jose Mourinho's side require two wins from their last six matches to claim the title . But Chelsea captain John Terry is adamant that there is still work to be done if they are to clinch the league .
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Eden Hazard scored the only goal of the game in the first half to give Chelsea the lead. Ander Herrera was denied a late penalty after going over under a challenge from Gary Cahill. Jose Mourinho said the incident will be forgotten because it was not a Chelsea player. Mourinho was angered earlier this season when Sky used the headline 'Diego Costa crimes' in their analysis of Chelsea’s Capital One Cup semi-final win over Liverpool in January.
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Eden Hazard scored the only goal of the game to move Chelsea within two wins of being crowned champions. Jose Mourinho has warned his players there is still a long way to go to win the title. The Chelsea boss said he will not allow his players to celebrate until the maths say so.
Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Marouane Fellaini has been in brilliant form for United in recent weeks. Thibaut Courtois believes his side will be able to deal with the midfielder's style of play. The 27-year-old has starred in recent wins over Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester City .
Bournemouth drew 2-2 with Sheffield Wednesday at Dean Court on Saturday afternoon . The Cherries went from top to third to second to top to second again in the space of one game . Chris Maguire scored an injury time penalty to salvage a draw for the Owls . Eddie Howe was unhappy that Lewis Buxton was cleared of fouling Callum Wilson in the second half .
Arsenal beat Reading 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday. The Gunners took the lead through Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez in the first-half. But Garath McCleary equalised for Reading before Adam Federici's goalkeeping error. Arsenal regained the lead in extra-time through a deflected volley from McClearies. Steve Clarke will hope the performance will inspire a Premier League return for Reading.
Paul Scholes co-owns Salford City with former Manchester United team-mates Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Nicky Butt. The former United players, otherwise known as the Class of ’92, are products of the Premier League era which has propelled the game into a celebrity culture. Scholes, Neville, Butt and Giggs have won six on the bounce and are five points clear at the top of the Evo-Stik League First Division North (four tiers below the Football League) .
Radamel Falcao has failed to score or have a shot on target for Manchester United since January 31. The striker has collected £3,080,000 in wages during that period. He started in United's 1-0 defeat at Chelsea on Saturday but failed to make an impact. The £280,000-a-week striker has scored just four goals for United this season .
Andres Iniesta made his Barcelona debut during the 2002-03 season. Louis van Gaal was Barca manager when Iniesta played for the Spanish club. Iniesta has praised Van Gaal for helping him make the breakthrough into the first team. The Spaniard also praised his winning goal at Stamford Bridge in the 2009 Champions League final against Manchester United.
All Premier League clubs have agreed to pay the living wage from the start of the 2016-17 season. Manchester United have decided to implement the salary a year early. The living wage sees in-house staff paid £7.85 an hour (or £9.15 an hour should they be based in London) Chelsea became the first professional club in England to pay a living wage to all their staff while supporter-owned FC United of Manchester were the first club in Britain .
Wayne Rooney knows Manchester United will be playing for 'pride' against Manchester City. United have lost their last four meetings against their biggest rivals. The 29-year-old is the leading United scorer in derby history with 11 goals. Louis van Gaal's side are four points clear at the top of the Premier League table .
Rotor Volgograd were one of Russia's leading clubs in the 1990s. They beat Manchester United 2-2 at Old Trafford in the UEFA Cup first round in 1995. Manchester United were knocked out on away goals after a 0-0 draw in Russia. Rotor lost their professional status in 2005 but were reformed a year later. They have since been competing in the lower divisions of Russian football .
Everton defeated Burnley 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Goodison Park on Saturday. Kevin Mirallas opened the scoring on his return to the first team for the Toffees. Ashley Barnes was sent off on the stroke of half-time after two fouls on James McCarthy and Seamus Coleman. Ross Barkley missed a penalty for the visitors after Aaron Lennon was brought down in the box by Burnley's David Jones.
Everton beat Burnley 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Goodison Park on Saturday . Ross Barkley missed from the spot in the 10th minute despite the presence of Leighton Baines on the pitch . Baines has scored 15 penalties from 16 attempts in the Premier League this season . Roberto Martinez insisted Barkley was within his rights to request penalty-taking duties .
Steven Naismith has won the Barclays Spirit of the Game Award for his charity work. The Toffees forward has worked with the likes of Job Centre Plus, Dyslexia Scotland and the Whitechapel Centre in Liverpool to help give back to the communities that have supported him throughout his football career. Barclays Community Leader Maria Branigan: 'Steven has gone and above his role as a footballer and we've awarded him with the Spirit of The Game Award to recognise his fantastic work within the community'
Everton host Burnley at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. The Clarets are two points from safety and are fighting for their lives. Roberto Martinez says Burnley's players remind him of his old Wigan side when they avoided the drop. The Spaniard says Sean Dyche has installed a fearlessness into his squad .
Manny Pacquiao takes on Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2. The Filipino boxer has promoted a range of t-shirts ahead of the bout. He uploaded a picture to Instagram of one of the shirts, named 'fight gear' on the website selling the merchandise, which is black and has 'The Fight of the Century' with a picture of the Filipino boxer across it. There are four shirts for sale, three of which cost $29.99 (321) and one priced at $24.99 (£21) .
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will fight in Las Vegas on May 2. The two camps and the MGM Grand are locked in a stand-off over ticket allotments. The impasse has left fans in the dark, and ticket brokers perplexed. The estimated gate for the tickets if they are sold at retail prices is already a staggering £48million.
Sky Sports pundits Jamie Redknapp and Thierry Henry go head-to-head ahead of Mayweather vs Pacquiao. The pair face off in the studio as they prepare for Floyd Mayweather vs MannyPacquiao on May 2. The fight is set to gross more than $300million and is expected to be the biggest in the history of the sport .
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood will consider selling Christian Benteke if he wants to leave. The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract but has ambitions to play in Europe. Sherwood said there would likely be talks over his £50,000-a-week contract in the summer. The Villa boss also wants to wipe any smile from Raheem Sterling’s face by causing an FA Cup shock at Wembley on Sunday.
Martin Skrtel says Steven Gerrard is still one of the best players in the world. Gerrard is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season and will join LA Galaxy. The midfielder is aiming to end his Anfield career in the FA Cup final against Arsenal. Skrtels believes Liverpool have the players to fill Gerrard's void .
Liverpool face Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday. Brendan Rodgers is looking to lead Liverpool to an eighth FA Cup victory. The 42-year-old believes cup glory would help his players develop a stronger winning mentality. Liverpool's last trophy success came in 2012 in the League Cup under Kenny Dalglish .
Stoke are 17th in the Premier League Fair Play table and are set to miss out on European football next year. Mark Hughes believes Tom Jones' song 'Delilah' is costing them a spot in the Europe League. The Potters' faithful have been singing Jones' hit as their unofficial club anthem since the 1980s. West Ham are top of the table and could earn a Europa League place if they finish top. But Hughes has criticised the competition, designed to promote positive behaviour.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Dimitri Payet have had their respective suspensions reduced by one match each. PSG striker Ibrahimovic will now miss three games and Marseille playmaker Payet just one. Both clubs succeeded with appeals to the French Olympic Committee (CNOSF) Ibrahimovic was initially banned for four games by the French Football League (LFP) after he was caught on camera after last month's 3-2 defeat to Bordeaux.
Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday night . Luis Enrique has urged his side to switch their attention back to the La Liga title race. Victory over fourth-placed Valencia will take Barca five points clear at the top of the table . Real Madrid kick off their La Liga campaign against Malaga on Saturday evening . Carlo Ancelotti's side are without the injured Karim Benzema .
Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 in Champions League quarter-final first leg. Luis Suarez scored twice as Barca put themselves in control of the tie with a first leg win. Suarez says he nutmegged PSG defender David Luiz twice because it was his quickest way to goal. The double took his tally to 17 goals for Barca this season .
Laura Robson has not played since the 2014 Australian Open more than 15 months ago. The 21-year-old has been training in Tampa in a bid to build up her fitness in time to take part in next month's French Open at Roland Garros. The former British No 1 was pictured sitting in an ice bath after a practice session and shared the picture on social media .
UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino says there will be no choice but to suspend Greece from international football unless the country's government rescinds proposed new laws. The Greek government have put forward a bill which could see sporting events cancelled due to incidents of crowd violence and teams prohibited from playing in European competition. UEFA and FIFA say that is direct government interference in football and have threatened to suspend them.
Gareth Bale is out of Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico. The 25-year-old injured his calf in their 3-1 win against Malaga at the weekend. Bale took to Facebook on Wednesday to wish his team-mates good luck against city rivals. Carlo Ancelotti could start Isco, Jese and Javier Hernandez in Bale's absence.
Stephan Lichtsteiner played with Eden Hazard at Lille and Paul Pogba at Juventus. The defender has tipped Kingsley Coman to be the next big thing at the club. The 18-year-old forward is being sculpted into a special player, says the defender. Juventus face Monaco in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday .
Leonardo Jardim says Monaco's performance in the Champions League shows you don't need to buy big in order to achieve European success. The French club are third in Ligue 1 and still in with a chance of qualifying for the semi-finals of European football's premier club competition for the first time in 11 years. The principality club host Juventus at the Stade Louis II on Wednesday looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the quarter-final first leg. The days of the French club signing big names like Radamel Falcao and James Rodriguez are over.
Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday. Diego Simeone believes English clubs need to 'wake up' after poor showing in Europe. Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City were eliminated at the Champions League last 16 stage, and Everton were dumped out of the Europa League in the same round. The Atletico boss believes Spain is still home to the two best teams in Europe - Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Manchester United Under 21s drew 1-1 with Leicester in reserve match at King Power Stadium. Harry Panayiotou put Leicester ahead after 18 minutes after getting on the end of a cross from Anthony Knockaert. Sean Goss levelled the scoreline in the 32nd minute by wriggling past Leicester's defence before scoring past the helpless Adam Smith. Rafael was taken off in the 44th minute after sustaining a rib injury during the reserve match. Adnan Januzaj was also taken off with what appeared to be a leg injury following an aerial collision with the Leicester midfielder. Louis van Gaal's side lost 5-3 to Leicester at the King Power stadium back in September .
Nathaniel Clyne is yet to agree a new contract with Southampton. The England right-back is in the final year of his current deal at St Mary's. Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are all interested in signing the 24-year-old. The Saints are willing to make Clyne one of the best paid players at the club. But they know they cannot compete with the likes of United and Chelsea with regard to wages.
Everton have expressed an interest in QPR striker Charlie Austin who could leave Loftus Road in the summer. The Toffees were among Premier League clubs who watched Club Brugge's Obbi Oulare on Sunday. The 19-year-old scored as the Belgian side beat Anderlecht in front of scouts from Europe's top clubs .
Brentford are considering Gianfranco Zola to replace Mark Warburton at the end of the season. The Italian was at Griffin Park on Saturday and spoke with Bees owner Matthew Benham. Zola was sacked by Cagliari last month after a winless spell in Serie A. Brentford are still in the hunt for promotion but are three points outside the play-off places .
Rob Green faces his former club West Ham at Loftus Road on Saturday. The QPR goalkeeper made a calamitous error in England's 1-1 draw with USA at the 2010 World Cup. Sam Allardyce says Green can rival Joe Hart for England No 1 spot. The 35-year-old was forced to leave West Ham due to financial constraints.
Memphis Depay has held talks with Paris St Germain this week with the permission of his club PSV Eindhoven. Manchester United and Liverpool are both interested in signing the Holland winger. PSG are understood to have made a significantly better financial offer than Liverpool. United have yet to hold detailed talks with the player but have informed PSV of their wish to do so .
Real Madrid beat rivals Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Bernabeu in the Champions League. Javier Hernandez scored the winner with just two minutes left on the clock. The on-loan Mexican striker celebrated 'like he had just won the World Cup' Thierry Henry says Hernandez needs to thank Cristiano Ronaldo for his assist. But Jamie Carragher says Ronaldo would have done the same if it was his late winner .
Real Madrid beat rivals Atletico 2-1 in Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday. Javier Hernandez scored the winning goal with two minutes to go against Atletico. The Mexican striker celebrated 'like he'd won the World Cup' after the goal. Thierry Henry was quick to criticise Hernandez for his one-man celebration. The former Arsenal striker posted an 84-minute compilation video of Michael Laudrup's passing .
Barcelona face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday. Luis Suarez admits he was nervous at the prospect of playing with Lionel Messi and Neymar. The Uruguayan has scored 19 goals in all competitions for Barcelona this season. Barca take a 3-1 lead into the second leg of their last 16 tie against PSG at the Nou Camp.
Amir Khan will fight Chris Algieri at the Barclays Center in New York on May 29. Kell Brook will fight Frankie Gavin at the 02 Arena in London on May 30. The Bolton-born fighter has slammed Kell Brook for his recent comments about the bout. Khan has already been in camp with trainer Virgil Hunter for seven weeks .
Ricky Hatton says Manny Pacquiao has the style to beat Floyd Mayweather in the Fight of the Century. The Hitman also says having Freddie Roach in his corner gives the PacMan a massive advantage over the Money Man, who is trained by his father, Floyd Snr. Hatton lost to Mayweather in 2007 at the MGM Grand when the fight was stopped in the 10th round .
Kell Brook will return to action on a packed pay-per-view show on May 30 at the O2 in London. The welterweight bout has been added to a card that includes world title challenges for Kevin Mitchell and Lee Selby while Anthony Joshua faces his toughest test to date against Kevin Johnson. Brook beat Jo Jo Dan for the IBF World Welterweight title in Sheffield last month.
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will go head-to-head at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 2. The pair came close to agreeing a big-money bout five years ago but it fell through. Freddie Roach believes the 2015 Manny is better equipped to beat Mayweather than the 2010 one. The 38-year-old is looking to extend his 47-fight unbeaten streak when he meets the Filipino .
Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 2. The 30-second clip was filmed in a Los Angeles studio on March 11. The fight is expected to break the pay-per-view record of £102m set by Mayweather vs Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in September 2013. The bout is also expected to surpass the 2.5 million buys that Mayweather's fight with Oscar De La Hoya accumulated in May 2007.
Floyd Mayweather takes on Manny Pacquiao in their $300 million mega-fight on May 2. The American is widely considered to be the current pound-for-pound No 1 in the sport. He believes there has never been a better boxer in the history of the sport . Mayweather also criticised Ali's 'rope-a-dope' tactics against George Foreman.
Bob Arum ordered an end to the discussion when he realised that many more than the promised tight-knit group of leading sportswriters were jamming the lines. Arum has always doubted the worth of mass telephone talk-ins, during which the same questions are often asked over and over again by different callers, many from the social media. ‘They’re a waste of time,’ says Arum.
Amir Khan is currently training for his fight against Chris Algieri in New York on May 29. The 28-year-old has been showing off his lightning quick technique with an impressive party trick using no more than an empty plastic bottle. The Bolton-born fighter took a break from using the speed ball before finishing off a bottle of milkshake. Khan then flipped the empty bottle up, unleashed a flurry of punches to keep it in the air.
Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston has decided to contest his FA charge for allegedly abusive text messages. The Seasiders chairman sent a series of vitriolic volleys to fan Stephen Smith before Christmas. The shocking text messages, seen by Sportsmail, emerged just before Christmas . The development comes just days after pensioner Frank Knight was ordered to pay £20,000 for alleged defamatory remarks made on his Facebook page.
Celtic boss Ronny Deila has called for Josh Meekings to be spared a Scottish Cup Final ban. The defender blocked a goal-bound effort from Leigh Griffiths with his hand in Inverness' 3-2 semi-final defeat to Celtic on Sunday. FIFA vice president Jim Boyce has criticised the SFA's decision to charge the defender for the incident. Meeking has been retrospectively suspended for one match, the punishment he would have got if sent off.
Poland international Maciej Rybus is being followed by Hull, Leicester and Swansea. Hull chief scout Stan Ternent has watched the 25-year-old playing for Russian side Terek Grozny. Rybus has one year left on his current deal and has a get-out clause for £3.2million. The former Legia Warsaw player made his debut for his country in Franciszek Smuda's first match in charge.
Manchester City will not compromise on quality in their search for homegrown players this summer. Manuel Pellegrini will ask about Raheem Sterling's availability even if Liverpool refuse to sell. The Premier League champions are also interested in signing Danny Ings and Jay Rodriguez . City need eight homegrown players for their first-team squad next season to meet guidelines set out by the Premier League and are in danger of losing at least four.
Harry Kane, Nabil Bentaleb and Ryan Mason are all products of Tottenham's youth system. Pochettino has questioned the logic of blooding more academy players based on past success. Spurs boss says he will be cautious in his approach to blooding youngsters. Hugo Lloris has been linked with a move away from White Hart Lane this summer.
Cheltenham Town have two games left to try and stay in the Football League. The League Two club are 23rd in League Two and trail Hartlepool United by a point. Cheltenham manager Gary Johnson has asked his players to sign an A3 sheet of paper when he took over. 'They all signed it. Some signed it and meant it, and some didn't mean it,' Johnson said.
Micky Adams has left Tranmere by 'mutual consent' with two games to go. The Wirral side are one point behind Cheltenham and two behind Hartlepool . Barnet and Bristol Rovers will go down to the last game to win automatic promotion . Grimsby are guaranteed a play-off spot, but one of Eastleigh, Forest Green and Macclesfield will miss out.
Micky Adams has left Tranmere Rovers by mutual consent with just two games left to play. The League Two side lost 3-0 to Oxford on Saturday afternoon, leaving them bottom of the table. The former Leicester boss has overseen just two wins in 17 games at Prenton Park. The club confirmed the news in a statement on their official website on Sunday.
Lucas Akins scored both goals as Burton Albion beat Morecambe 2-1 to secure promotion. Shrewsbury are just one win away from a return to League One after beating York City 1-0. Bury set a new club record of seven straight away wins by beating Portsmouth. Carlisle secured their Football League status with 2-0 win against Plymouth . Hartlepool lost 3-0 to Luton, Cheltenham were beaten 2- 0 at Northampton and Tranmere remain bottom of the table following a 3- 0 defeat at home to Oxford. Carlissa secured their FA League status by beating Plymouth 3-1 .
Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard will be honoured by the PFA at their annual awards ceremony. The pair will leave the Premier League at the end of the season to play in the MLS. Gerrard will join LA Galaxy, while Lampard is set to join New York City FC. The PFA will also reveal the player and young player of the year on Sunday.
Rafael Benitez has dismissed reports linking him to the Manchester City job. The Napoli boss is out of contract at the end of the season and has yet to sign a new deal. The Spaniard has led Napoli to third place in Serie A in his first season in charge. Napoli host Wolfsburg in the Europa League quarter-final second leg on Thursday. The Italians lead the tie 4-1 from the first leg in Germany.
Rafael Benitez has been linked with the managerial job at Sampdoria after it emerged that Sinisa Mihajlovic - the current Blucerchiati boss - is being lined up to replace him at Napoli. The Spaniard has received fresh criticism of his waistline ahead of Napoli's crucial Serie A fixture with Samp doria this weekend . But the Italian club's president Massimo Ferrero has appeared to quash rumours that a job swap is imminent .
Javier Hernandez scored in the 88th minute to send Real Madrid through to the Champions League semi-final. The Mexican striker has scored just seven goals in 50 games for Real Madrid this season. He has scored more goals per minute than Karim Benzema, who has a better goals-per-minutes ratio. Some believe Hernandez should start more often ahead of the Frenchman.
West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell is a reported target for Chelsea and Manchester City. The 25-year-old has starred for the Hammers this season, scoring twice in 32 Premier League games. But Sam Allardyce claims no club has made an offer for the left back. The Hammers boss believes he would be better off staying at Upton Park next season.
Elliot Kear has spent most of the year playing rugby union for London Welsh. The 26-year-old winger or full-back will return to rugby league with London Broncos. Kear will be available for Sunday's home game against Dewsbury. The former Bradford Bulls winger moved to Premiership Rugby from rugby league last season.
Featherstone prop James Lockwood has been banned for two years after failing a doping test. The 29-year-old was handed the suspension by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) after a sample taken in an out-of-competition test last November returned a positive test for growth hormone releasing factors. Lockwood is banned from all competition from 3 March 2015 to 2 March 2017.
Three cars were broken into and damaged in the Richard Dunn Sports Centre car park on Sunday. Bradford Bulls lost to Hull KR in the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup fifth-round at Odsal Stadium . The Bulls are appealing for witnesses and are working with police to find those responsible .
Toulon winger Bryan Habana scored the decisive try in extra-time against Leinster. The Springbok intercepted Ian Madigan’s long pass to race away unopposed in the 90th minute. Toulon's victory was founded on the composed goal-kicking of their Welsh Lion at full-back, Leigh Halfpenny, who finished with 20 points from six penalties.
Salford assistant coach Ian Watson is poised to come out of his playing retirement at the age of 38. Watson's last game was as player-coach in the Championship for Swinton last June. Salford are without Rangi Chase, Weller Hauraki, Cory Paterson and Darrell Griffin through suspension.
John Helm was commentating on Bradford City’s game against Lincoln City when the fire broke out. The tragic fire at Bradford City's Valley Parade stadium claimed 56 victims and injured 265 on May 11, 1985. Helm still struggles to listen to his description of that fatal day. Martin Fletcher has written a book Fifty-Six, the Story of the Bradford Fire.
The fire at Bradford City's Valley Parade claimed 56 victims and injured 265 on May 11, 1985. Stuart McCall's father, Andy, was one of a large group of relatives at the game. The Rangers manager has always declared himself and his father the fortunate ones . Martin Fletcher, a Bradford fan who lost three generations of his family in the blaze, says he and his family are no longer willing to ‘live the myth’.
Sir Oliver Popplewell says police should look at eight other fires allegedly connected to the then club chairman to 'see if there was anything sinister' A new book claims the fire at Bradford's Valley Parade stadium was one of at least nine blazes at businesses owned by or associated with the club's then chairman Stafford Heginbotham, who died in 1995. The tragic fire at Valley Parade killed 56 people and injured at least 265 after it broke out during a Football League Third division match against Lincoln City on May 11, 1985.
Gerry Sutcliffe does not believe a new inquiry into the Bradford fire is justified. The fire at Bradford City's Valley Parade claimed 56 victims and injured 265 on May 11, 1985. Sutcliffe says he knew Heginbotham 'flew by the seat of his pants' in terms of the finances of the club. He remains convinced by the conclusion of the inquiry by high court judge Mr Justice Popplewell that the fire was an accident.
Paul Smith will fight Andre Ward in Oakland, California, on June 20. The Liverpool super-middleweight has lost back-to-back world title challenges to Arthur Abraham. Ward defeated Carl Froch in 2011 and could be set for a rematch if he beats Smith. The 31-year-old has not fought since November 2013 .
Carl Froch has expressed his desire to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in Las Vegas. The former middleweight world champion was stopped in nine rounds by Andrzej Fonfara. The 37-year-old has not fought since knocking out George Groves at Wembley Stadium in a re-match last May. Froch said he may retire if that fight does not come to fruition.
Manchester City are four points clear of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table. But what if Liverpool reel them in over the next six matches? The long-term plan is plain: Pep Guardiola, at his convenience, probably in 2016. Yet where will City be by then? An overhaul of playing personnel is due, but there has been scant evidence Manuel Pellegrini or director of football Txiki Begiristain are adept at identifying replacements.
Patrick Vieira has the backing of Manchester City players to replace Manuel Pellegrini if he is sacked. The Frenchman is highly-respected among the senior squad at the Etihad Stadium. City's first-choice managerial option is current Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola. The Spaniard is set to remain at the German giants until the end of next season.
A 70-year-old man was bitten on the leg by a crocodile while playing golf on Monday afternoon. The man, in his 70s, believes he accidentally stood on a sunbaking crocodile on the 11th hole at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course, causing the croc to swiftly retaliate. He received puncture wounds on his leg and foot, including one down to the bone. The victim, John Lahiff, has spoken out from his hospital bed at Cairns Base Hospital, swearing he will return to the green again after the nasty run-in with the crocodile. Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer posted his well wishes to the injured man on his Twitter account
Women aged 17 to 25 compared themselves to friends on Facebook rather than celebrities in magazines. Facebook consumes 40 per cent of the time young women spend online, study found. University of New South Wales study found women read magazines ‘infrequently’ but checked Facebook every few hours.
Nicholas Tooth, 25, was playing for the Quirindi Lions against the Narrabri Blue Boars in mid-north NSW on Saturday when he collapsed after hitting his head on an opponent's shoulder during a tackle. He was airlifted to Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition but died in hospital late on Sunday. Tributes have poured in for the young man, who has been remembered as a 'great bloke' by friends. He also played for Sydney team Wollahrah Colleagues RUFC, and was remembered by club President Richard McGrath as 'highly regarded'
A Russian YouTuber captured the terrifying moment a stream of soil flowed down a bank next to a main road. The eerie phenomenon is called an 'earthflow' and is a rare type of landslide. It's a viscous flow of fine-grained materials, such as clay, sand and silt that have been saturated with water and moves downhill because of the pull of gravity. Alexander Giniyatullin kept a remarkably steady hand filming the scary scene in the Kemerovo Region of Russia. As the earthflow gathers momentum, it can be seen crushing trees in its path and the sound of crumbling soil and splintering wood can be heard.
Julie Stauch, Sean Bagniewski and Vidhya Reddy all appear in video announcing Clinton's 2016 bid. They are part of a diverse group of people - from young mothers and people preparing for retirement, to Spanish-speaking brothers preparing to start a business and an Asian-American college graduate looking for her first job. But they are all directly involved with the Democrat party - just like Jared Milrad and Nate Johnson, who discuss their upcoming wedding plans.
The Jungle Bar is being developed by Icelandic duo Búi Bjarmar Aðalsteinsson and Stefán Atli Thoroddsen. On Kickstarter they are seeking £10,000 ($15,000) for the insect-powered protein bar. Called the Jungle Bar it also contains dates, sesame seeds and chocolate. To make the bar, the team has cricket flour sent in, from farm-raised crickets that have been ground down. It is then mixed with the other ingredients to make the unusual bar.
A video has emerged showing Galaxy S6 Edge bending and shattering under 110lbs (50kg) of pressure. The video was released by third-party warranty firm SquareTrade. It also tested the HTC One M9 both deformed and broke at 120lbs (54kg) Samsung claims the tests conducted by SquareTrade was unfair as 110lbs of pressure 'rarely occurs under normal circumstances' It has now asked SquareTrade to do the test again on both the front and back sides of the device.
Dermatologist Dr Sandra Lee, from Upland, California, is known as Dr Pimple Popper online. She shares videos of herself extracting her patients zits on her popular YouTube channel. The clips have earned her nearly 60,000 subscribers, as well as loyal fan base of zit squeezing enthusiasts on Reddit. The most popular types of popping are the extractions of blackheads and whiteheads .
A woman strong-armed a man of his flexing title at a football game earlier this month. During a 'Flex Cam' break at a Philadelphia Soul game on April 12 a woman proved that she had the biggest muscles in the room and maybe even the city. Video of the unidentified woman's robust display at the Arena Football League game has over 300,000 views on YouTube.
Bus monitor Karen Huff Klein, 71, was tormented by middle school students in Greece, New York in a difficult-to-watch 10-minute video in 2012. One of the students involved in this verbal attack has been accused, along with two others, of forcing a special-needs student to drink urine from a toilet while holding his crotch at Greece Athena High School in upstate New York. The bullying was videotaped and posted on Snapchat. Mrs Klein said: 'They didn't learn any lessons from the other ordeal. I don’t think they ever will'
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has confirmed 'it will only be a matter of time' before convicted drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran face the firing squad. President Widodo said while he would not interfere with the inmates' outstanding legal appeals, the executions would take place upon their conclusion. The pair lost their most recent appeal for clemency however three of the other death row prisoners are still awaiting the results of their appeals.
The 40-second-video was recorded by Haim Kaplan at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania. The driver makes an attempt to scare the baboons away but is forced to retreat as one makes a lunge at him and another jumps into the back of the truck. Laughter can be heard from behind the camera as the two monkeys who helped with the distraction scarper.
The craze involves having your pet pooch shaped into a sphere or a square - with the desired effect being a more eye-grabbing and clean-cut look. In a method reminiscent of Edward Scissorhands's trimming of a hedge, canine hairdressers in the Taiwanese capital Taipei are giving particularly furry customers outlandish makeovers.
Jack Wilshere met Pele at the launch party of 10Ten Talent on Thursday evening. The Arsenal midfielder was given the 'honour' to interview the three-time World Cup winner. Pele has acknowledged that last year's World Cup was a 'disaster' for Brazil. The Brazil legend has praised the Premier League reaction of Oscar and Ramires .
Adam Prowse, 34, of Torquay, was captured on camera dancing to Michael Jackson’s 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough' The Royal Mail worker has been dubbed 'the happiest postman in the world' The video of Adam dancing with the unsuspecting homeowner has been viewed around 1.5million times. Royal Mail said that Adam is a great entertainer who brightens up his customers' day.
The bizarre slow motion footage was captured in Santa Barbara, California by video maker Scott Kaiser. The bird lifts its head all the way back and opens its mouth to show off the size difference between the two parts of its beak. On display appears to be the pelican’s tongue and, quite bizarrely, some inner bill anatomy.
The ancient Tuscan town of Balestrino dates back to the 11th century A.D. Residents were forced to flee their homes in the town more than 60 years ago. Seismic instability caused by earthquakes forced residents to flee the area. The town is considered to be the most famous abandoned location in Italy.
Woody Allen Centre will be dedicated exclusively to the New York director, who picked Barcelona for the setting of his Oscar winning film, Vicky Cristina Barcelona. It is hoped to be housed in former arts and crafts school, La Llotja, following refurbishment of the now abandoned building. Mediapro group are behind the project, headed up by personal friend of Allen, Jaume Roures, who also produced three of his films.
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route opened to the public on today and allows tourists to view the spectacular snow-walled passageway along the 1000ft section. The whole 37km route will be open until November but tourists can walk the walled wonder until it starts to melt in summer. Sights along the way include scenic landmarks such as Kurobe Dam, hot springs and the Hida Mountains.
Study found that the cracking is caused by the rapid formation of a gas-filled cavity within a slippery substance called synovial fluid that lubricates the space between the finger bones. A knuckle cracks in less than 310 milliseconds and water rushing together causes a white flash. The experiment was made possible by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and a study co-author's finger.
Patrick Miller and his friend Damien Rigden stayed at the family-run hotel in Cyprus last week. The pair, from Cambridge, thought they were staying at a four-star hotel for three nights. But they were shocked to find conditions that could have made it one of the worst holidays ever. The three-and-a-half minute video, titled ‘Never letting him book a hotel again’, offers a glimpse into every traveller’s nightmare.
St Catherine's Island, off the coast of Tenby, Pembrokeshire, will be joined to the mainland thanks to a 328ft footbridge. Currently, the fort can only be reached by crossing a beach during low tide, which happens for only six hours per day. Developer Peter Prosser wants to make the island accessible to sightseers in order for them to explore the fort, built in 1867, and also to experience the stunning views.
Incredible footage was shot at Domodedovo Airport in Russia, and shows a man lying in the foetal position seemingly away with the fairies. Other passengers appear more concerned with spotting their luggage than the fate of the dozing man in shorts. It's not the first instance where passengers have decided to relax on the baggage reclaim .
Cats and People is based in Moscow and invites cat lovers to bring their pets along with them when they go for a cup of tea. Customers are allowed to adopt the cats, should they strike up a rapport with a feline over a piece of cake, but only if they meet certain requirements after an extensive interview. The cafe was influenced by the many cat cafes that have opened up in parts of far-east Asia.
The dog named Teeny is captured on video sat opposite Eric Ko of the Dogaroo centre in Hong Kong. The pair hold onto push-up bars with their front paws and hands respectively and wait for the trainer's command before getting into position. After a count of four the dog leans out and gives the trainer named Eric Ko a kiss.
Moody, 36, is undertaking a 100km trek to the North Pole to raise £250,000 for charity. Plane was forced to make an emergency landing in the Arctic due to poor visibility. The pilot made the decision to bring the plane down due to the bumpy landing. Moody and his fellow trekkers were unharmed in the incident .
Zoo keepers place food in barrels to stimulate the lions, as it replicates the challenges faced when the animals feed in the wild. The animal, hoping to beat two other lions to the food, reaches in too far and gets its head stuck. The other lions chase after the barrel as the distressed animal runs around in a circle and attempts to free itself. The lion was eventually freed from the barrel and it was unharmed.
The sketch by 26 Minutes follows 'Jeff Randl' who travels to Switzerland to compete in Xtreme Verbier. The video has received more than 300,000 views on YouTube since late March. Some viewers said they were offended or didn’t find the humour in the show’s depiction of Americans on the slopes in Switzerland.
Steven Sloan, joined by friends Michael Niccum and Eugene Dight were on an aluminium rowboat when the encounter occurred off the west coast of Anderson Island, Washington. The group believe that the sound of the rope being pulled along the side of the boat is what attracted the pod to them, as its distinctive sound disturbed them.
Turia Pitt suffered burns to 65 per cent of her body when she was caught in a bushfire in September 2011. The 27-year-old was competing in an ultra-marathon in WA's Kimberley region. The motivational speaker said she still struggles to overcome her ordeal during a speech on Wednesday. Ms Pitt also revealed she ran her first marathon last month since the fire and clocked a faster time than before she was injured. The revelation follows after she successfully underwent reconstructive surgery to rebuild a nose.
Michael Carrick has won just 33 caps for England and made just nine competitive starts. The Manchester United midfielder was dropped for the 2006 World Cup quarter-final. England have won just four competitive matches when Carrick started, including against Poland. Carrick played in the 2-0 defeat by Croatia which went a long way to England missing Euro 2008.
England have pulled out of the home nations international Under 16 tournament. Sky Sports’ drastic cost-cutting across the board after paying £11million a match to retain Premier League rights is being blamed for the demise of the Victory Shield. BT Sport are to broadcast the inaugural European Games in Baku in June, having finally agreed terms. Pele will enjoy a short stopover in London on Thursday.
ECB chairman Colin Graves has released very few details of the new director of cricket role for England. Former England captains Andrew Strauss, Michael Vaughan and Alec Stewart are among the front-runners for the job. The work parameters will not appear on the ECB website or that of headhunters Sports Recruitment International, as would be the normal procedure.
Premier League has turned down a bid from Guinness to replace Barclays as title sponsor. Premier League want as much as £60m a year from a mega title backer but will also examine a multi-partnership sponsorship model. Gary Neville was desperate to get away from Stamford Bridge to get to Nicky Butt's wife's birthday party. Richard Thompson will push for a free-to-air highlights deal for the domestic T20 Blast.
Steve Peters will play a key role in keeping troubled England batsman Jonathan Trott focused in the Caribbean. Trott has endured a nightmare return to Test cricket with some poor performances in the first Test in Antigua. Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove wants to see an Ashes Test match at his beloved Ageas Bowl ground .
ECB are to instigate a recruitment process involving head hunters Sport Recruitment International. Michael Vaughan, Andrew Strauss and Alec Stewart are among the leading candidates to take up the newly-created role with England. Test Match Special have relented over their fierce opposition to Test Match Sofa and have employed one of the Sofa’s main commentators Dan Norcross for their county cricket team.
UKIP will be counting on England batting coach Graham Thorpe voting for them in the General Election. Thorpe revealed that he had signed a form supporting the right-wing party a year ago. Sir Ian Botham and Geoffrey Boycott deny any association with UKIP. Peter Alliss looked to a number of viewers as if he was chewing gum at the Masters.
The England cricket team's involvement with multi-billion-pound fraudster Allen Stanford has been defended by West Indies cricket legend Sir Curtly Ambrose. Ambrose was one of the West Indies stars, along with Sir Viv Richards and Richie Richardson, who accompanied Stanford when he flew by helicopter to the Lord's nursery ground in 2008 to launch his five-year deal with England. The deal ended with Stanford's arrest and subsequent 110-year jail sentence, just one $20million T20 game into the contract.
Departing ECB chairman Giles Clarke made a fool of himself at the Wisden Almanack launch. Clarke confronted guest speaker Ehsan Mani and Sportsmail's Lawrence Booth. Sky Sports have refused to allow Thierry Henry to present AP McCoy with his record 20th champion jump jockey title at Sandown on April 25. Clare Balding is snubbing the Grand National to present the women's Boat Race on BBC.
Roman Abramovich has never spoken in public since buying Chelsea, nor is there any expectation that he will. Marina Granovskaia is a Chelsea director and arguably the most powerful woman in English football as the club’s transfer and contract negotiator. She is confirmed to speak at a Leaders conference at Stamford Bridge, her first public appearance. Channel 4 escaped remarkably lightly from their mighty blunder by missing the start of the 2.40 race on the all-weather championship card at Lingfield on Good Friday.
Arsenal players are choosing to employ relatives as their agents after FIFA washed their hands of attempts to regulate middle-men. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s father Mark, the former England international, is acting as his representative. Calum Chambers is on the books at Cassius Sports Management, whose head of talent ID is his stepfather Steve Moss. Danny Welbeck has long been looked after by his brothers Chris and Wayne through their business Markfield Sports Management.
QPR owner Tony Fernandes wants to avoid fines of up to £50million for Financial Fair Play breaches. Rival clubs claim QPR are making an outrageous attempt to get their man on the inside of the discussions. Raheem Sterling’s stand-off with Liverpool over a new contract is not just to do with him. The five former England managers who signed a letter supporting Greg Dyke's homegrown players’ campaign were not involved in writing the missive. The breakdown in the relationship between the FA and the England Supporters Travel Club led to the offensive chants during England's 1-1 draw with Italy in Turin on Tuesday .
Sky Sports will pay £11m a game to broadcast Premier League football for three years starting in 2016. Barney Francis addressed staff this week to present his way forward - ‘Fit for the Future’. Sky will concentrate on their live rights in every sport while reducing the support programming. The FA micro-manage the supposedly free-for-all media interview mixed zone which players have to go through after matches.
Jose Mourinho has promised 19-year-old Ruben Loftus-Cheek his chance next season. The Chelsea manager said he cannot have a squad of 10 men and 10 kids at once. The Under 19s won the UEFA Youth League last week and the Under 18s will attempt to defend the Youth Cup against Manchester City in the FA Youth Cup final on Sunday. John Terry was the last truly successful youth product at Chelsea and he has gone on to become captain.
Arsenal have 15 wins from 17 games since losing 2-0 to Southampton on New Year's Day. Arsene Wenger's side now sit second in the Premier League, 13 points behind Chelsea. The Gunners have won the FA Cup and are favourites to win the Champions League. But they need to show some balls, cope better when the pressure is on, and stop failing in certain games.
Louis van Gaal has identified Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney as two of his most bright players. The Manchester United boss is frustrated by the lack of football intelligence at Old Trafford. Van Gaal was clearly frustrated on the sidelines by poor in-game management from a top player. Ander Herrera's poor pass to Marcos Rojo was inexplicable. Phil Jones bulldozing his way into challenges and getting nowhere near the ball. Marouane Fellaini had his football intelligence hammered out of him by David Moyes.
Raheem Sterling is earning less than half of what Mario Balotelli is on at Liverpool. Brendan Rodgers has repeatedly insisted that Sterling will sign a new deal. The Reds have made poor decisions in terms of signings and contracts since Luis Suarez departed. Liverpool are seven points adrift in the race for the Champions League places. Sterling's agent has been accused of giving him bad advice.
Michael Carrick signed for Manchester United in 2006 for £18million. Sir Alex Ferguson trusted him in midfield and United won the Premier League and Champions League. But he has been consistently overlooked by England since. Carrick has a 100 per cent record with England at the World Cup. He's only ever played in one game at the tournament, and England won it 1-0 against Ecuador in the round of 16 in 2006. The midfielder has won four Premier League titles, a Champions League, and played in two other Champions League finals.
Celtic lost 1-0 to Inverness in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday. Leigh Griffiths' goal-bound shot was blocked by Josh Meekings' outstretched arm. The officials failed to spot a potentially game-changing handball in the build-up to the goal . In February, the International Football Board gathered in Belfast supposedly to discuss the possibility of approving trials of goal-line technology. But FIFA, aided by a sceptical Welsh representative, simply kicked the matter into the long grass .
Celtic lost 3-2 to Inverness in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday. Emilio Izaguirre has called on his team-mates to focus their attention on winning the league. Celtic are currently five points ahead of Aberdeen in the league table .
Celtic lost 3-2 to Inverness in the Scottish Cup semi-final after extra-time on Sunday . The Hoops were left outraged by referee Steven McLean's failure to award a penalty or red card for a clear handball in the box by Josh Meekings to deny Leigh Griffith's goal-bound shot during the first-half. Celtic have written to the Scottish Football Association to gain an 'understanding' of the refereeing decisions .
Gary Warren will miss the Scottish Cup final after picking up his second yellow card of the season. The Inverness defender was booked for a challenge on Celtic's James Forrest. Warren missed last year's League Cup Final for the same reason . The 30-year-old feels that the rule to have players suspended for amassing just two yellows is 'ridiculous'
Peter Moores has been forced to defend his captain with Alastair Cook badly needing runs and wins in the last two Tests of the series to stop the mood for change in English cricket claiming him as its next victim. England's failure to win the first Test and Cook’s failure in both innings leaves the captain in the spotlight. Moores is under pressure himself after the sacking of Paul Downton as managing director.
Alastair Cook says England will leave Antigua with 'a bit of a downer on' after failing to force victory in the first Test against the West Indies. The tourists, chasing a first away win since beating India in December 2012, were halted by a stubbornly unresponsive pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. In the end they could only muster five of the eight wickets they needed on day five as Holder's unbeaten 103 steered the hosts to 350 for seven.
James Anderson took his 384th Test wicket to break Sir Ian Botham's long-standing record . Anderson's parents Michael and Catherine and his wife Daniella were in Antigua for his 100th Test . West Indies captain Jason Holder made his maiden Test century at No 8 on day five . England had to settle for a draw in the first Test against West Indies . Botham took 383 wickets in 102 Tests between 1977 and 1992 but has relinquished that record to Anderson.
Jack Grealish made his first Premier League start for Aston Villa against Liverpool. The 19-year-old played a part in Christian Benteke's equaliser and Fabian Delph's winner. Tim Sherwood said the youngster relishes playing on the big stage . The Villa boss said he has a 'big future' at the club .
Aston Villa beat Liverpool 2-1 to book their place in the FA Cup final at Wembley . Fabian Delph scored the winning goal in the 54th minute to secure the win . Tim Sherwood's side will face Arsenal in next month's showpiece . Delph says the final will be a dream come true for the 25-year-old midfielder .
Liverpool face Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday. Raheem Sterling and Jordon Ibe were pictured with shisha pipes earlier this week. Brendan Rodgers hasn't disciplined Sterling or Ibe for the incident. The Reds boss spoke to Sterling and Ibe on Thursday but neither will be disciplined .
Liverpool lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday night. Reds striker Mario Balotelli had the ball in the net with five minutes left on the clock. The Italian was clearly onside when the ball was played past Shay Given. Brendan Rodgers said it was a 'very poor decision' by Michael Oliver's assistant referee .
Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 at the Parc des Princes in Champions League quarter-final first leg. Goals from Neymar, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi put the La Liga leaders in control. PSG were without their skipper Thiago Silva, who was forced off injured in the first half. Yohan Cabaye struggled and looked out of his depth in midfield .
Juan Mata has scored two goals in his last five Premier League games for Manchester United. The Spaniard was substituted in the 81st minute of United's 4-2 win over Manchester City last week. Mata is performing at the peak of his powers under Louis van Gaal. The midfielder is close to fellow Untied midfielder Ander Herrera and David de Gea . He is not surprised by the turnaround in his own, and the team's, fortunes . Mata believes United could win the league this year with no European commitments. He believes United have the balance to allow its creative players to thrive .
UEFA's country coefficient rankings take into account the previous five seasons' performance by teams from each association. Germany will begin next season with a higher ranking than England, once 2010/11 points are discounted. Italy and Germany will lose a significantly smaller number of points (11.571 and 15.666 respectively) meaning that by the beginning of next season, England will have slumped to third. Italy are likely to out-score England by at least four points this season, and that margin would grow if all three Italian clubs reach the final of their respective competitions.
Chelsea host Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are seven points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table after 32 games. Louis van Gaal's United have won four games in a row without Angel di Maria starting. Juan Mata could return to haunt his former club after being pushed out by Jose Mourinho. Radamel Falcao and Juan Cuadrado will be hoping to catch up on the touchline again.
Diego Costa sustained a hamstring injury in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Stoke City on April 4. The striker was expected to be out for a month but his recovery has been quicker than expected. Jose Mourinho said the striker will rejoin the squad for training next week. Chelsea currently lead the Premier League by seven points with a game in hand over Arsenal. Mourinho also hinted that Loic Remy could return from a calf injury.
Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night. Louis van Gaal will be without Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones, Michael Carrick and Daley Blind. Jose Mourinho says United's squad is 'amazing' and will not be weakened by injuries. Chelsea boss says his players require no motivation ahead of 'special fixture' Mourinho and Van Gaal have a close relationship dating back to their time together at Barcelona .
Michael Carrick and Daley Blind are two of four Manchester United players ruled out of Chelsea clash. Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo will also miss the trip to the Premier League leaders. Louis van Gaal has revealed that Wayne Rooney may have to play in holding midfield. Manchester United host Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening .
Jurgen Klopp confirmed in a press conference he is to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer. The 47-year-old will officially cease to be Dortmund manager on June 30. Klopp has enjoyed seven largely successful years in charge at the Westfalenstadion. The German will seek a new challenge with a move to the Premier League likely. Manchester City are favourites to secure Klopp's services .
Chelsea and Manchester City set to battle it out for West Ham left back Aaron Cresswell. The 25-year-old has impressed in his first season in the Premier League since leaving Ipswich. City also want Liverpool contract rebel Raheem Sterling and are preparing a summer bid. Tottenham's Danny Rose is also on City's radar for the left-back role .
Joel Ward has signed a new three-and-a-half year contract with Crystal Palace. The 25-year-old has impressed at both left and right back for the Eagles this season. He has played every minute of Palace's Premier League campaign under three different managers. Ward cites the influence of manager Alan Pardew in his decision to sign a new deal .
Paris Saint-Germain host Barcelona in Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. PSG have been stripped by suspension of two key players, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marco Veratti. Thiago Motta is injured, while David Luiz is also a major doubt. Edinson Cavani knows the spotlight will be shining on him at the Parc des Princes .
Nico Rosberg finished second in the Chinese Grand Prix, a place ahead of Sebastian Vettel . The German complained that his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton had acted 'selfishly' in slowing down to such an extent that he (Rosberg) could have been caught by Vettel of Ferrari. Rosberg made the video after discussing the incident with his team management before leaving the Shanghai track . Hamilton denied he had done anything wrong following Rosberg's accusations .
Lewis Hamilton claimed his fourth Chinese Grand Prix victory at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday. Nico Rosberg finished second behind his Mercedes team-mate in a one-two finish. The German accused Hamilton of selfishness during the post-race press conference . Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda believes Rosberg will turn 'nasty' at some stage. The three-times champion said: 'These guys... I call them egocentric b*******' .
Lewis Hamilton won the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai to extend his lead at the top of the Formula One world championship . Nico Rosberg finished second in his Mercedes team-mate's second win of the season . Rosberg hit out at Hamilton in the press conference after the race, accusing him of compromising his strategy and putting him under unnecessary pressure from Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel . Hamilton defended himself, saying: 'I wasn't controlling his race, I was controlling my own race' . The Briton added: 'It's not my job to look after Nico's race, it's myJob to manage the car and bring the car home as healthy and as fast as possible'
Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz threatened to pull out of Formula One unless Renault raised their game . Renault suffered two blown engines in Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix . Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat was forced out of the race, followed by Max Verstappen . Abiteboul: 'I understand his position and frustration, and to a certain degree I'm sure Renault's board could share the same frustration'
Vincent Kompany says his mum stopped him moving to Manchester United when he was 17-years-old. The Manchester City captain was the subject of an inquiry from Sir Alex Ferguson. The Belgian international broke into Anderlecht's first team at a young age and was highly-coveted. But he says 'everything has played out perfectly' after he moved to the Premier League .
Manchester City are on incentivised contracts to stay within financial fairplay rules. Sergio Aguero, David Silva, Joe Hart and Yaya Toure could miss out on £500,000-a-man in bonuses if they fail to reach the group stages of the Champions League. Manuel Pellegrini's side are in fourth place in the Premier League and will be just four points ahead of main rivals Liverpool if Liverpool beat Newcastle United on Monday. The top three finishers in the league qualify automatically for the top competition. The fourth-place team required to win a qualifying round to join them.
Cesc Fabregas scored late on to secure all three points for Chelsea at Loftus Road. The Spaniard converted Eden Hazard's pass to extend Chelsea's lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points over Arsenal. Jose Mourinho's side kept Arsenal at arm’s length by recording their 22nd victory of the season in the league .
Cesc Fabregas broke his nose during Chelsea's 1-0 win over Stoke City last Saturday. The Spaniard travelled to Milan on Tuesday with Chelsea medical director Paco Biosca to have the mask fitted. The mask was made by the Ortholabsport, an orthopedic centre in Milan, and their craftsmen Stefano Duchini and Lucilla Pezzoni. The 27-year-old removed the mask as he celebrated scoring a late winner against QPR on Sunday.
Toby Alderweireld joined Southampton on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid last summer. The 26-year-old has been in superb form for Ronald Koeman's side this season. Manchester City and Tottenham have been linked with a move for the Belgian . AlderWeireld says he is focused on Southampton's 'special season' and European qualification.
Manchester United beat Manchester City 1-0 in the 'mini-derby' at Altrincham's Moss Lane on Saturday. Callum Gribbin scored the winner with a delightful free-kick on the hour mark. The result leaves United two points behind leaders Middlesbrough with a game in hand .
Richie Benaud was the voice of cricket for generations, commentating in his native Australia and for the BBC. He played in 64 Tests as a leg-spinning all-rounder and captained Australia to world dominance in the 1950s. The great commentator, who had been receiving treatment for skin cancer since November, died last night aged 84. Benaud began broadcasting for BBC in 1963 and carried on until a car crash forced him out of the commentary box in 2013.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has offered Richie Benaud's family a state funeral. Benaud died on Wednesday at the age of 84 following a battle with skin cancer . The former Australia captain and broadcaster will be remembered for his dry wit and knowledge . State funerals in Australia are generally reserved for politicians .
Richie Benaud has passed away at the age of 84 after a short battle with skin cancer. Benaud was one of cricket's great personalities and one of the game's greatest broadcasters. Sportsmail recalls 10 of his finest moments from his broadcasting career . He captained Australia during their domination of cricket in the late 1950's .
Richie Benaud has died at the age of 84 after a battle with skin cancer . Benaud was one of cricket's great personalities and will be remembered for his dry wit and knowledge. He was Australia captain and the first cricketer to score 2,000 runs and take 200 wickets in Tests. After his playing career, Benaud forged an incredibly successful career as a cricket commentator.
Shane Warne paid tribute to Richie Benaud, calling him the 'godfather of cricket' Benaud was as well known for his commentary as his cricket after moving into a career in the media in 1956. He was also a trailblazing all-rounder who took 228 wickets and scored 2,201 runs in 68 Tests while never losing a series in charge of his country. Benaud took a break from commentary in 2013 after being involved in a car accident.
Michael Vaughan has emerged as the favourite for the newly created role of director of England cricket. The 2005 Ashes winning captain is the hot favourite on the three-man shortlist compiled by the ECB at Thursday’s management board meeting. Andrew Strauss and Alec Stewart have both registered their interest in the role. Peter Moores has said he could work with Vaughan despite their uneasy relationship.
Kevin Pietersen has been named in Surrey's 13-man squad to play Oxford University. The 34-year-old has not played first-class cricket since being axed by England after last year's Ashes. The batsman has given up a lucrative deal with Indian Premier League side Sunrisers Hyderabad in order to come back to Surrey as he bids to win back his England spot.
Lancashire have signed James Faulkner as their overseas player for the bulk of this summer. The all-rounder was named man of the match as Australia beat New Zealand to win the World Cup last month. He will replace compatriot Peter Siddle, who will play in the Red Rose's first four LV= County Championship matches before joining the Australia squad.
Jacques Burger received a one-week ban for striking Racing Metro scrum-half Maxime Machenaud during last weekend's Champions Cup quarter-final victory in Paris. The Namibia flanker will miss Saracens' Aviva Premiership appointment with play-off rivals Leicester at Allianz Park on Saturday. Burger will be available to face Clermont Auvergne in Saint Etienne on April 18 .
Owen Farrell is hoping to be fit for Saracens' Champions Cup semi-final clash against Clermont Auvergne on April 18. The fly-half has been out of action since suffering a knee ligament injury against the same opponents in January . Farrell missed the entire RBS 6 Nations because of the injury with George Frod excelling in his absence.
Elliot Daly has been named the Aviva Premiership's player of the month for March. The 22-year-old scored two tries for Wasps against Saracens and Harlequins. He looks certain to be included in Stuart Lancaster's World Cup training squad. Wasps director of rugby Dai Young says Daly is 'pushing for a place in the squad' .
Harry Kane has hailed his trailblazing few days as the ‘best week of my life’ after becoming the Premier League’s youngest captain this season. At just 21 years and 251 days, the Tottenham striker led out his side for the first time during their dour goalless draw against Burnley on Easter Sunday. That came after he scored within seconds of his England debut against Lithuania on March 27 and made a first international start in Italy on Tuesday.
Sunderland beat Newcastle United 1-0 in the Tyne-Wear derby at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. Jermain Defoe scored the only goal of the game with a stunning volley at half-time. Newcastle have now lost five in a row in the North-East derby and are bottom of the Premier League. The Magpies returned a club record profit of £18.7million last week .
Adam Johnson, 27, charged with three offences of sexual activity with a child under 16 and one of grooming. He was arrested on March 2 at his mansion in Castle Eden, near Hartlepool, County Durham. Winger will appear at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on May 20 and the case will then be transferred to crown court. He has represented England at senior level 12 times and is the father of a three-month-old daughter.
Tareq Kamleh has been identified as the 'new face' of the latest Islamic State propaganda video. The young doctor, who calls himself 'Abu Yusuf', is seen in the video handling babies in a maternity ward. He is seen wearing western-style blue surgical scrubs and a stethoscope. The video shows him introducing the launch of the Islamic State Health Service. It has been revealed he completed his medical degree at Adelaide University . He was known to practice medicine in Adelaide, Mackay and finally in Perth before he took up working for IS .
Xherdan Shaqiri joined Inter Milan from Bayern Munich in January for £12million. The 23-year-old has been dropped to the bench by Roberto Mancini in recent matches. The Swiss has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season . But the Inter boss insists he will not be leaving the club despite reports to the contrary .
The Champions League and Europa League draws have dominated the headlines on the Continent. Juventus' semi-final with Real Madrid has been likened to 'Star Wars' in Italy. La Gazzetta dello Sport pin hopes on former Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez. Pep Guardiola faces an emotional return to the Nou Camp as Bayern Munich take on Barcelona. Benfica and Porto meet in a top of the table clash in Portugal.
Tito Vilanova died aged 45 on April 25 last year after a long battle with parotid gland cancer. Vilanova was Pep Guardiola's assistant during a golden spell for the club when they won three La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies from 2008-12. He is fondly remembered at the club for not only being a Barcelona man but also his unassuming manner .
Turkish Airlines flight from Milan to Istanbul made an emergency landing at Ataturk Airport today. The Airbus A320 aircraft's passengers were evacuated safely after its engine caught fire. The right-hand side of the plane's landing gear collapsed during the first landing. The plane was quickly evacuated on landing, and there are no reported injuries.
Smita Srivastava currently holds the record for having the longest hair in India, documented in the Limca Book of Records. Her hair now stands at 7ft (2.1m), which is more than three inches longer than the height of the average basketball player. The 37-year-old Indian Rapunzel has become somewhat of a local celebrity and is a regular jury member at a major beauty contest in her hometown.
A 12-year-old schoolboy needed to be rescued after falling down an eight-foot drain in Peterborough. Firefighters, police and ambulance crews worked to free the boy, who was trapped for more than half an hour. It is believed the rubber drain cover had been kicked out of position on Monday afternoon .
Ross Barkley has been linked with a move to Premier League champions Manchester City. Everton team-mate Gareth Barry has advised the 21-year-old not to leave Goodison Park. Barry spent four seasons at City before being found surplus to requirements. The veteran midfielder believes it is still too early for the youngster to decide on his future.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has admitted he would 'love' to be the presenter of Top Gear. The five-time world snooker champion has appeared as a guest on the BBC show in the past. The former world champion is looking for his sixth world title this year at the Crucible. He beat Craig Steadman 10-3 in the first round and will play Matthew Stevens on Saturday .
Eden Hazard is poised to win PFA Player of the Year as Chelsea storm towards the Premier League title. But Gary Neville says Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are 'in outer space' by comparison. The former Manchester United right-back feels Hazard is on par with Arjen Robben, Thomas Muller, Neymar, Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez, but that he is not as ruthless as the rest.
Ashley Young believes Manchester United will challenge for the Premier League title next season. The 29-year-old believes Louis van Gaal's side are playing with more composure. United currently sit third in the table - 11 points behind leaders Chelsea. Young has praised Van Gaal's managerial style and desire to bring back success to the club.
Prime Minister told audience he was a West Ham fan, despite supporting Aston Villa. Tory leader said: 'I'm a Villa fan ... I must have been overcome by something ... this morning' Cameron has since apologised, blaming a bout of 'brain fade' - perhaps he became confused .
Diego Costa has not featured for Chelsea since going off injured against Stoke on April 4. Jose Mourinho said he would make a late decision on Costa's fitness on Friday. Loic Remy is also out of the match leaving Didier Drogba as Chelsea's only fit senior striker. The 17-year-old forward Dominic Solanke will deputise on the bench .
Ann Price was the owner of Ann's Snack Bar in Atlanta. The Wall Street Journal named her signature 'Ghetto Burger,' a double cheeseburger with bacon, grilled onions, ketchup, mustard and chili, the best in America in 2007. Price was known for her no-swearing policy and care in cooking up every plate of burger and fries herself.
Jack Grealish will decide his international future at the end of the season after overtures from Republic of Ireland and England. The 19-year-old has taken time out from national duty seven months ago. He has met Martin O'Neill and held a friendly chat with Roy Keane after winning Under-21 player of the year award in Dublin last month. England have been monitoring the youngster's situation for the past four years. Gareth Southgate made contact about a year ago and last October made public his desires to include G realish in his England Under 21 side.
Maria Sharapova has won the Porsche Grand Prix Tennis in Stuttgart for the last three years. Ana Ivanovic, Caroline Wozniacki, Sabine Lisicki, and Angelique Kerber also in action. World No 1 Serena Williams admits she is not ready for the clay court season .
Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane took part in the 12th annual Match Against Poverty in Saint-Etienne on Monday night. The match was played at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in the South of France. Former greats including Clarence Seedorf, Fabian Barthez, Jay-Jay Okocha and Gianluca Zambrotta also played and scored. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a hat-trick during his side's 9-7 defeat to Fort Lauderdale.
David Ospina was fortunate not to concede a penalty after clattering into Oscar. Olivier Giroud endured a titanic battle with Branislav Ivanovic and John Terry. Mesut Ozil was heavily involved but couldn't find a breakthrough for the Gunners . Nacho Monreal looked steady for Arsenal and looked to be edging ahead of Kieran Gibbs for No 1 left-back spot.
Eugenie Bouchard refused to shake the hand of Alexandra Dulgheru before Fed Cup match at the weekend. The 21-year-old was mocked at home and abroad over the handshake controversy. The Canadian lost both her singles matches to the world No 69 and 104th ranked players. The world no 7 is often compared to Maria Sharapova as an ice queen .
Wayne Rooney, David de Gea and Ashley Young visited sick supporters on behalf of the Manchester United Foundation on Monday. Manchester United lost 1-0 to Chelsea in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Louis van Gaal's side travel to Merseyside to take on Everton on Sunday .
Liverpool have agreed a new three-year kit sponsorship deal with Standard Chartered Bank. The deal will run through to the end of the 2018-19 season . The current deal is believed to be worth around £20million a season. The financial terms of the agreement remain confidential .
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are less than two weeks away from facing each other in the richest fight in history. The pair spent time with those closest to them over the weekend in Los Angeles . Mayweather has been dating girlfriend Doralie Medina since last year. Pacquila was joined by his ever-expanding family; wife Jinkee and their five children.
West Ham's season tickets will cost as little as £289 when they move to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford. The Hammers will have the cheapest pricing strategy in the Premier League in a bid to fill the 54,000 capacity stadium when they make the switch for the 2016-17 season. Co-chairmen David Gold and David Sullivan will use enhanced TV revenue to pass on savings to fans. The new TV deal starts in 2016 after Sky and BT agreed to pay more than £5billion for domestic rights and there will be another auction over the summer.
Lewis Hamilton won his third grand prix of the season in Bahrain on Sunday. The 30-year-old Briton finished ahead of Kimi Raikkonen and Nico Rosberg in the Gulf Kingdom. Hamilton's younger brother Nicolas is preparing to become the first disabled competitor to compete in the British Touring Car Championship starting in June .
Jack Grealish put in a dazzling performance as Aston Villa beat Liverpool 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final. The 19-year-old was clobbered by two fouls against Liverpool in Sunday’s win at Wembley. He wears his socks rolled down to show he is unafraid of taking ferocious hits. The youngster has been together with model girlfriend Sasha Attwood since the age of 14 .
Soldiers of the Caliphate in Yemen, calling itself Soldiers of theCaliphate, released video on Friday. The video shows 20 men in desert camouflage carrying out rifle routine in the sand. It is claimed to have been filmed near the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, which was captured by Houthis last September. The nine-minute clip is similar to propaganda videos released by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Comes after months of conflict between Houthi rebels and Al Qaeda affiliates.
Model and environmental scientist Laura Wells has designed an eco-friendly swimwear range. The collection is made entirely of 100 per cent recycled material. The range is inspired by the ocean, with coral reef scenes and plunging V-necks. The swimwear features zippers, criss-cross straps and flattering cuts for all shapes .
Abby Bishop's life completely changed when she took in her two-day-old niece Zala in August 2013. The basketballer, who lives in Canberra, has looked after her niece since she was two days old. Now Zala is 20 months old and she follows Bishop as she travels the world playing for professional teams. Zala will go with Bishop to the U.S. this May when she starts playing for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.
Daley Blind was given a large self-portrait of himself and father Danny for his birthday. The Manchester United star posted a picture of the painting on his Instagram account. The 25-year-old has been a key figure for Louis van Gaal's side this season. The Dutchman has played in midfield and left back for the Red Devils this season .
Former two-weight world champion David Haye, 34, was stopped at Dubai International Airport. He was accused of writing a cheque as payment for a new property which bounced. The cheque, worth 1.8m Emirati Dirham, was intended as a final payment on a newly-built property. Haye was reportedly taken to Bur Dubai police station, which has a department for bounced cheque suspects, and was released the same day. He has been unable to leave the United Arab Emirates, forcing him to miss a mixed martial arts event.
Six Chelsea players named in PFA Premier League team of the year for 2014-15 season. Eden Hazard, Nemanja Matic, David de Gea, Branislav Ivanovic, Ryan Bertrand, Cesc Fabregas, Alexis Sanchez, Philippe Coutinho and Harry Kane all named in the XI announced by the PFA on Sunday. Tottenham's Harry Kane is the only English player to make the team .
Javier Hernandez scored twice in Real Madrid's 4-2 win over Celta Vigo on Sunday night. The on-loan Manchester United striker has now scored six goals in eight games this season. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says Hernandez is 'non-negotiable' on current form .
Broadcasters could miss out on millions if viewers stream Mayweather vs Pacquiao for free. Periscope allows users to stream live video from their phones to their Twitter accounts. The video is then available to replay for up to 24 hours and can also be saved to the user's phone. HBO issued take down notices after Game of Thrones season five premiere was streamed online.
Juventus lost 2-1 at local rivals Torino in the Serie A derby on Sunday. Andrea Pirlo scored a stunning free-kick for Juve in the first-half, but it wasn't enough. Matteo Darmian equalised for the home side just before the interval. Fabio Quagliarella completed the shock comeback around the hour mark. It was the first time Torino had beaten Juventus in the derby for 20 years .
Ronnie O'Sullivan was speaking to by referee Olivier Marteel towards the end of the afternoon session. The five-time world champion enjoyed a successful day on the table, firing two rapid centuries in establishing a 12-4 lead over Matthew Stevens at the Crucible. The warning could be end of Sunday's matter, but any repeat of the incident would see O' Sullivan docked a frame. Ali Carter continued to struggle in his match against Australia's Neil Robertson.
Arsenal drew 0-0 with Chelsea in their Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Cesc Fabregas was booed by large portions of the Arsenal supporters upon his return to the club. However when he was substituted in the dying moments he was given an applause. Arsenal are third in the Premier League, level on points with Manchester City but with a game in hand. Arsene Wenger's side need more defensive protection and plan to prioritise a defensive midfielder and a new goalkeeper in the summer.
Ronnie O'Sullivan leads Craig Steadman 7-2 in the first round of the Betfred World Championship . The five-time world champion took off his shoes mid-match at the Crucible on Tuesday. The Rocket was forced into borrowing a pair of shoes from a member of the audience . O’Sullivan was given dispensation to wear casual shoes last year at the UK Championship after breaking his ankle .
England's national saint's day falls on April 23. A host of international footballers took to social media on Thursday to celebrate St George's Day. Harry Kane posted a picture of his younger self, posing with his brother Charlie, his face painted with the St. George's cross. Former England captain Rio Ferdinand reminisced on a goal celebration from May 2003, after England had scored against South Africa in Durban .
Manchester United were beaten 3-0 by Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday. Goals from James McCarthy, John Stones and Kevin Mirallas condemned United to their third successive Premier League loss at the home of the Toffees. Louis van Gaal accused his players of lacking desire after the match. Gary Neville has slammed United's performance as 'toothless' on his podcast .
Manchester United lost 3-0 to Everton in their Premier League clash at Goodison Park. Louis van Gaal said his players could not match Everton's motivation. The Dutchman said he was worried after watching their pre-match warm-up. Van Gaal fears the defeat has allowed Liverpool to apply pressure in the race for fourth.
Real Madrid beat rivals Atletico 1-0 in Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday. Cristiano Ronaldo's free-kick struck a young supporter in the Bernabeu crowd. The Portuguese star removed his training shirt and gave it to the young supporter. The young supporter was overcome with emotion at the kind act of kindness.
Jose Mourinho has branded Arsenal's 11-year wait for the Premier League title as 'boring' Chelsea drew 0-0 with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Blues are 10 points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table with five games to play. Mourinho has previously labelled Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger a 'voyeur' in 2005 and a 'specialist in failure' last season. The Special One heaped special praise on his captain John Terry for his 'fantastic' performance .
Franck Ribery, Mehdi Benatia, David Alaba and Arjen Robben were forced to watch on from the sidelines as Bayern Munich beat Porto 6-1 at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night. Pep Guardiola's side raced into a 5-0 lead at half-time before winning the tie 7-4 on aggregate. Bayern had just 14 fit players to choose from against Porto in the first leg but tore the Portuguese giants apart.
Manchester United lost 2-0 to Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon. Wayne Rooney was replaced by Robin van Persie in the closing stages of the game. Louis van Gaal says it is too early to know the severity of the England international's knee injury. United have now lost back-to-back league games for the first time since Van Gaal took over .
Jorge 'El Topo' Lopez was killed in a suspicious road accident while in Sao Paulo in July. Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola wore a t-shirt demanding justice for the journalist. The top read '#JusticiaParaTopo' and appeared to support a campaign to investigate Lopez's death. UEFA have charged Guardiola for an 'incident of a non-sporting nature' . The case will be reviewed on May 21.
Harry Kane has scored 30 goals in all competitions for Tottenham this season. The 21-year-old was shortlisted for the PFA Player of the Year award on Sunday. Kane also scored on his senior England debut against Lithuania on New Year's Day. The Tottenham striker has scored 20 Premier League goals for the club so far this season .
Oscar collided with Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina in the 16th minute at the Emirates Stadium. The Brazilian was taken off at half-time due to 'possible concussion' Jose Mourinho said the decision was taken because of concussion concerns. The Chelsea midfielder was replaced by Didier Drogba at the break .
Chris Hala'ufia halted Laurence Pearce with a shoulder charge and then shoved his head into the turf. Referee Tim Wigglesworth changed the yellow card to red after studying replays on the big screen. Leicester fought back from a shock 10-7 half time deficit to score 31 points in a one sided second half against the relegated Welsh. Ben Youngs scored Leicester's first try in the third minute and five more followed after the interval. Koree Britton and Opeti Fonua scored tries for London Welsh .
The $1million emerald green, diamond encrusted belt was unveiled by World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman who was joined by former world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. Current WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson was also on hand as the $1m creation was put on show. Pacquiao was again spotted training in public as he took to the streets of Los Angeles to work on his fitness ahead of his mega-fight with Mayweather.
Angelique Kerber beat Caroline Wozniacki 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 to win the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart. The German came from a set down to win her second title of the season on home soil. Kerber, ranked 14th in the world, beat Maria Sharapova and Ekaterina Makarova in previous rounds .
Cesc Fabregas is set to start against his former club at the Emirates on Sunday. The Chelsea midfielder's image still hangs from the Ken Friar Bridge at the stadium. Arsenal Fan TV favourite Claude Callegari has called for the flag to be taken down. The 27-year-old made 303 appearances for Arsenal between 2003 and 2011.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Gary Cahill pitted themselves against Exeter Chiefs' Jack Nowell and Bath's George Ford at England Rugby's training centre in Pennyhill Park, Bagshot. Nowell hit the crossbar with a nonchalant kick during practice and uploaded the evidence with an Instagram video and caption 'Happy #stgeorgesday! To celebrate, @garyjcahill & @alexoxchamberlain took on @jacknowell & @george_fordy in a special cross-code challenge #englandconnected'
Tiger Woods and Yao Ming met up at Nike's headquarters in Shanghai for a golfing lesson. The former world No 1 is dwarfed by the 7ft 6in former Houston Rockets centre. The 14-time major winner has played just three tournaments so far this year. Woods will return to the PGA Tour at the Players Championship on May 7. The 39-year-old will tee it up at TPC Sawgrass for the 'fifth major'
Four Chelsea fans called themselves the 'C-Team' while wearing Jose Mourinho, Diego Costa, Didier Drogba and Cesc Fabregas masks to hide their identity before parking up outside Arsenal's north London home. The four practical jokers set off blue smoke bombs and covered the Arsenal sign with blue and white letters. The prank lasted just 10 minutes before club staff came out and took the 'Chelsea' boards down .
Ian Poulter shared an Instagram picture of what looked like a painful acupuncture session. The English golfer has used the alternative medicine technique to aid his recovery in the past. Robin van Persie, Amar'e Stoudemire, Floyd Mayweather Jnr and Andros Townsend have all used kriotherapy to aid their recovery from injury. Real Madrid superstar has his own 'ice chamber' installed at home to aid recovery.
Australian jockey Blake Shinn suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction while racing on Thursday. The 27-year-old bared all to those at the Hyland Race Colours Plate in Canterbury, Austalia. Shinn's elastic in his pants gave way as he attempted to ride Miss Royale to victory. The champion jockey was forced to ride more than 200 metres to the finish line with his pants down.
The man, known only as Jason, from Vancouver, uploaded the clip to YouTube after his wife filmed it. It shows him explaining how he will pop the grape-sized growth on his wrist. His sister-in-law holds the needle into the cyst and holds it in place with a pair of pliers. She then begins the horrifying process of hammering the needle deeper into the growth. Dr Arun Ghosh, a private GP in Liverpool, condemned Jason's method of popping his cyst. He said: 'It’s wrong to pop a ganglion with a needle and a screwdriver'
Bayern Munich beat Porto 6-1 at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night. Pep Guardiola ripped a hole in his trousers during the Champions League match. The Bayern boss joked after the match: 'I'll have to buy new ones for the next match' . Bayern booked their place in the semi-finals of the competition with the win .
Just 11 points separate leaders ES Setif and bottom-placed NA Hussein Dey in Algeria's Championnat National de Premiere Division. Any of the 16 teams in the league could still be crowned champions. Last year's champions USM Algier are currently in fifth place but are just four points off the top.
Daniel Sturridge will miss Liverpool's trip to face Hull City on Tuesday night because of injury. Brendan Rodgers is unsure whether the England international will play again this season. The 25-year-old missed five months with calf and thigh issues and is now battling to overcome a hip problem. Liverpool drew 0-0 with West Brom at the Hawthorns on Saturday . Rodgers is adamant he will strengthen this summer and is keen on signing Memphis Depay.
George Groves will fight Badou Jack for the WBC world super-middleweight title this summer. The 27-year-old will be the mandatory challenger after beating Anthony Dirrell on Friday. The Hammersmith-born boxer took to Instagram to reveal his winning bet on Jack to win by a points decision or via a technical one. Groves wrote: 'Something was telling me @BadouJack at this price was.. #SaintGG #WBC #Mandatory #Winning'
Floyd Mayweather is preparing for the $300million mega-fight against Manny Pacquiao. His personal cook, Quiana Jeffries, has been cooking for him since the fight was announced. The 38-year-old pays up to $1,000 per plate when the food is cooked by Chef Q. Adrien Broner, a three-time world champion, took to Instagram to show off the food on offer .
Didier Drogba's charity ball at London's swanky Dorchester Hotel raised £400,000 for his Foundation. The Ivorian striker put on the event after Chelsea's 1-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday. The money will be used to open a medical clinic in Abidjan, Ivory Coast's capital, later this year . The Chelsea striker was joined on stage by Christina Milian for a night of entertainment.
Steven Gerrard's time at Liverpool will now end in anti-climax after defeat by Aston Villa. Brendan Rodgers must take the blame for Gerrard's poor performance at Wembley. The Liverpool captain was poor throughout, unable to shift the momentum of a Liverpool performance that will rank as one of the great disappointments of the club's recent years. Liverpool have won 12 of 31 games when Steven Gerrard has started this season, compared to 13 of 21 (62 per cent) when he hasn't.
Manchester United are favourites to sign Memphis Depay from PSV Eindhoven. Liverpool have been given permission by PSV to hold talks with the Holland international. The 21-year-old scored 21 goals in the Eredivise for PSV this season . Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool's transfer ambitions will not be compromised by their inability to offer Champions League football .
James McCarthy opened the scoring for Everton in the fifth minute after a blistering counter-attack. John Stones doubled the visitors' lead in the 35th minute with a superb header. Kevin Mirallas completed the scoring in the 74th minute after Romelu Lukaku had been fouled in the box . Louis van Gaal's side lost 3-0 at Goodison Park, his biggest defeat as Manchester United manager .
David Beckham's son Romeo, 12, ran the London mini-marathon on Sunday. Beckham, wife Victoria and their two other sons Brooklyn and Cruz were there to cheer on Romeo as he completed the race, raising £6,000 for charity. It is the same three mile course where Mo Farah and triathlon champions Alistair and Jonny Brownlee kick started their careers.
John Terry has warned Arsenal they will not win the Premier League playing 'tippy-tappy football' and need to adapt. Chelsea drew 0-0 with Arsenal at the Emirates in their Premier League clash on Sunday. Jose Mourinho's side were booed off the pitch by home fans after the game and left the field to chants of 'boring, boring Chelsea' Terry said: 'We are definitely not boring and if we do go on to win it, nobody's going to remember the performances when perhaps it’s not been that exciting, but we've dug deep' .
The MGM Grand will host the biggest boxing contest in Las Vegas history on Saturday night. Floyd Mayweather takes on Manny Pacquiao at the 16,000-capacity Grand Garden Arena. The hotel expects 50,000 people each day to pass through for Friday's weigh-in and Saturday's main event itself. A convoy of trucks is already delivering the first consignments of half a million bottles of Budweiser, Miller Lite, Corona and Tecate.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho watched Fulham Under 21s lose 3-0 to Porto U21s on Wednesday. Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in Champions League quarter-final second leg. Mourinho was joined by his son Jose Junior, who is on student terms with the Cottagers. Chelsea are closing in on their first Premier League title since 2010 .
Edinson Cavani has struggled in the shadow of Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Paris Saint-Germain. PSG lost 2-0 to Barcelona in their Champions League last-16 second-leg tie on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old went for a day out at a local zoo after the defeat. Cavani posed for pictures with goats, bears and llamas at the animal sanctuary .
Steven Thompson accidentally speared team-mate John McGinn with a pole in training last week. The St Mirren captain threw the pole at McGinn in jest and it stabbed him in the leg. The Scotland Under 21 player is now on crutches and will miss the rest of the season. Thompson scored two goals in Saints' 4-1 win over Kilmarnock on Saturday.
Paula Radcliffe won the London Marathon in 2:36.55 in her final competitive race on Sunday. The 41-year-old said she was 'unfit and unprepared' for the race. The world record holder for 12 years, Radcliffe said the time was irrelevant. She said: 'My body can't train at this level any more' .
Franz Beckenbauer believes Jurgen Klopp could succeed Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich. Klopp has confirmed he will leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer. The German won two Bundesliga titles in seven seasons with Dortmund. Bayern face former club Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday night. BeckenBauer believes only a fully fit squad can get past Lionel Messi and co.
Liverpool fans will stage a protest on Tuesday night against the mounting costs of tickets. The die-hard contingent of fans are staying away from The KC Stadium after Hull City charged Liverpool fans £50 for their sets. Last season, the same seats were sold for £35. Stoke fans were charged £16 for tickets when they went to Hull in August and Evertonians were charged $35 for seats in December.
Bayern Munich beat Porto 6-1 in Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Allianz Arena. Thomas Muller scored his 27th goal in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old is now the highest-scoring German in the tournament since 1992. The World Cup winner engaged in a raucous celebration with Bayern fans after the match.
England flanker James Haskell dressed in Iron Man costume for Avengers: Age of Ultron movie. The London Wasps captain posted the photo on his Instagram page on Thursday. The highly-anticipated movie premiered at Westfield London shopping centre on Tuesday. The flanker returned to Wasps for the 2012 season after spells in France, Japan and New Zealand .
Andy Carroll suffered torn ligaments in his left knee during West Ham's 0-0 draw with Southampton. The 26-year-old has been ruled out for the rest of the season with the injury. The West Ham striker took to Instagram to post a picture of him posing on an over-sized chair. The caption said: 'King Of Thrones!!' .
Wladimir Klitschko beat Bryant Jennings on points at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. The 39-year-old won the WBA, WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles on points. The Ukrainian has confirmed that Tyson Fury will be his next opponent. Klitsch Ko says he is ready to travel to England to defend his belts against Fury. Fury is mandatory challenger to the champion's WBO belt and is in line for a summer showdown.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are nine days away from touching gloves in Las Vegas. The pair have been rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous in the build-up to the fight. Mayweather was pictured with Mariah Carey after she paid him a visit at his Las Vegas gym. Carey has long been a fan of Mayweather having attended his fight against Shane Mosley in 2010 .
Michael Schumacher's 16-year-old son Mick begins his Formula 4 career in Germany this weekend. The Dutch driver is part of the Van Amersfoort Racing team in the 2015 ADAC Formula 4 series. Schumatcher Junior is making his debut in single-seater racing after a successful karting career. He finished second in the world, European and German kart championships last season .
Sergio Aguero and Marco Reus went head-to-head to help launch the new Puma evoSpeed 1.3. The Manchester City striker put himself 3-2 up against the Borussia Dortmund winger. Reus has been heavily linked with a move away from Dortmund this summer .
Chelsea drew 0-0 with Arsenal in their Premier League clash at the Emirates on Saturday . The Blues' defence was breached just 15 times as they won the title with 95 points. The Gunners conceded only 26 goals in the process as they finished 11 points clear of Chelsea . Manchester United's Treble-winning back four of Gary Neville, Jaap Stam, Ronny Johnsen, Denis Irwin and Jaap Staam were one of the best in Premier League history.
Rory McIlroy was a guest at a junior invitational in Graniteville, South Carolina. He met Brad Dalke and the pair agreed to an arm wrestle at the Sage Valley Golf Club. Dalke posted a video of the light-hearted encounter on his Twitter page with the note, 'Sorry Rory' The 17-year-old will join Oklahoma University in the autumn after graduating a year early from high school.
John Terry is on course to appear in all 38 Premier League games for Chelsea this season. The 34-year-old has played in all 33 of his side's games so far this season . The Blues captain made just 14 Premier League appearances under Rafa Benitez in 2012-13. Terry has played 2,970 minutes this season, scoring three goals so far .
Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 4-2 in La Liga clash at the Bernabeu. Nolito opened the scoring before Real took the lead thanks to goals by Toni Kroos and Javier Hernandez. Celta looked to be heading into the interval on level terms after Santi Mina's goal. However James Rodriguez struck before the break to make it 3-2 to Real. Real Madrid are now just two points behind league leaders Barcelona.
Javier Hernandez scored twice as Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 4-2 in Baliados on Sunday night. The Manchester United loanee has now scored six goals in eight starts for Real Madrid this season. The 26-year-old is currently scoring a goal every 83 minutes with a scoring ratio that is only two minutes short of Barcelona's Lionel Messi who nets once every 81 minutes. Nolito opened the scoring for the visitors before Toni Kroos equalised with his second goal of the season. James Rodriguez put Real back in front with a deflected shot before Hernandez scored his second.
Kei Nishikori beat Pablo Andujar 6-4 6- 4 in the final of the Barcelona Open on Sunday. It was the ninth career title for the top-seeded Japanese, who again showed his improved endurance as he battled to come out on top against the world number 66. Gerard Pique and Shakira were in the stands to watch the final at the Real Club de Tenis .
The PFA Premier League Team of the Year was unveiled on Sunday night at a glitzy ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The side is voted for by players from across the 20 clubs in England’s top flight. Eden Hazard, winner of the individual prize, made the side for the third straight season. The EA Sports’ side sees two fewer Chelsea players in the line-up with Gary Cahill and Nemanja Matic failing to make the team .
Eden Hazard, Diego Costa, John Terry, Gary Cahill, Nemanja Matic and Branislav Ivanovic all feature in the PFA Team of the Year. Chelsea are third in the Premier League table with 29 representatives in the best XI. Manchester United top the table with 75 representatives since Premier League began in 1992. Liverpool's Steven Gerrard has eight to his name, but missed out on a ninth in his final Premier League season before leaving for Major League Soccer with LA Galaxy.
Bafetimbi Gomis suffered a hamstring injury during Swansea's 1-1 draw with Everton. The 29-year-old is expected to be out for between three and four weeks with the injury. The French striker has been spending time with his family in Lyon as he recovers. The former Lyon striker took to Instagram to share pictures of his recovery as he works on strengthening his muscle.
Moshin Tanveer, who suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, handed Louis van Gaal a list of players he wants to see at Old Trafford next season. Dutchman reads out names of Mats Hummels, Nathaniel Clyne, Paul Pogba, Gareth Bale, Memphis Depay and Jackson Martinez. Van Gaal jokes that £35 million to prise Hummela away from Borussia Dortmund may be a little optimistic.
Thierry Henry believes Arsenal need a goalkeeper, centre back, defensive midfielder and striker if they are to have any chance of winning the Barclays Premier League title. The former Arsenal striker also questioned whether Olivier Giroud can lead the Gunners to the title with his fellow countryman as the club's first choice striker. Arsenal are third in the Premier League, level on points with Manchester City but with a game in hand.
Online and front-end retailers are seeing record sales of Pacquiao T-shirts, boxing gloves, figurines, caps and jackets. Online seller Carolyn Yap-Tan says sales via Ebay have jumped 10 times since February. Buyers believe items could at least double in value if he wins May 2 bout.
Mondrian dress, £220, josephribkoff.com. Sandals, £38, office.co.uk. Ray-Ban sunglasses, £135, Amazon.uk . Top, £59.95, joules.com . Stripy trousers, £35, oasis-stores.com and £82.50, elliotrhodes.com  .
The USA have unveiled their new kits for the women's soccer team ahead of the World Cup hosted by Canada in June. The strips, produced by sportswear giants Nike, have caused a bit of stir across the pond, because of the decision to go with a black and white colour scheme rather than the traditional red, white and blue. Striker Alex Morgan hailed Nike's design as innovative .
Ivan Rakitic shared a picture with his 425,000 Instagram followers of him with his wife and daughter. The Barcelona midfielder described the pair as his 'princesses' on St George's day. Rakitic played the full 90 minutes as Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 5-1 on Tuesday . Barcelona have a two-point lead over Real Madrid in the Spanish league with six games remaining .
Chelsea beat Arsenal 1-0 in their Premier League clash at the Emirates on Sunday. Jose Mourinho started without a striker in the first half with Eden Hazard, Willian and Oscar . The trio have an element of fantasy about their game but Mourinho wants function. The Chelsea boss is staying true to the game because the end result will be a fourth Premier League title .
Qatar won the final round of voting 14-8 against the USA in the executive committee ballot. The MoS analysis suggests that Qatar spent an astonishing £17.2 billion directly and indirectly on the way to victory. Much of this outlay was on goods and services for Qatar — including aerospace orders, a football club, sponsorship agreements, land and general exposure.
Adam Federici is due to marry girlfriend Micaela Gardner on the same weekend as the FA Cup final. The 30-year-old made an error in Reading's 2-1 FA Cup semi-final defeat to Arsenal on Saturday. The Australian keeper is set to get married in Italy on the weekend of the final. But had Reading reached the final on May 30 it would have clashed with Federici's wedding .
Edinson Cavani has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer. Louis van Gaal prefers to work with young players and may have been put off by Radamel Falcao's loan spell at Old Trafford. The Uruguayan hasn't scored as many goals as he should have done in the French league. PSG lost 2-0 (5-1 agg) to Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Manny Pacquiao will fight Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas next Saturday. The Filipino has appeared in a hilarious Foot Locker advert ahead of the mega-fight. The 41-second long advert was released before an agreement was reached for the fight . The fight against Mayweather sold out within 60 seconds on Thursday evening. Click here for more boxing news .
Philippe Coutinho fired Liverpool ahead with a smart chip before a long range Chrisitan Benteke strike equalised for Aston Villa. Tim Sherwood's side moved into the lead thanks to a solo effort from Fabian Delph and held on for the famous victory. Aston Villa will now face Arsenal in the FA Cup final at Wembley in May .
The Apple Watch Sport model has an Ion-X glass display which is supposed to be 'resistant to scratches and impact' But when dropped from a height of four feet (1.2 metres) it smashed instantly. The watch has 'high performance' rubber straps and the screen is held in an anodised aluminium case. In a recent test, repair specialists in Cardiff showed that the 38mm Sapphire screen remained scratch-free after being rubbed with sandpaper, keyed and even hit with a hammer. But some early adopters of the Apple Watch have complained its stainless steel case scratches easily.
New England Patriots beat Seattle Seahawks 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX in February. The Patriots visited the White House on Thursday to receive congratulations from President Barack Obama. But there was one notable absence from the Patriots squad with quarterback Tom Brady nowhere to be seen. A spokesman for the Patriots said 'prior family commitments' were the reason why Brady didn't attend the visit.
Mario Balotelli failed to impress during Liverpool's 0-0 draw with West Brom on Saturday. The Italian failed to make an impact on his first start in a Premier League game since November. Robert Huth was Leicester's best defender as they scrapped out the 1-0 win at Burnley. Nathan Dyer showed Swansea boss Garry Monk what he'd been missing upon his return from injury. Glenn Hoddle has been key for Crystal Palace in their 2-2 draw at Blackburn.
Watford beat Brighton 2-0 at the Amex Stadium on Saturday to secure promotion. The Hornets will now return to the Premier League for the first time since the 2006-07 season. Tommie Hoban has called the club's promotion an 'unbelievable achievement' Middlesbrough lost 4-3 at Craven Cottage to Fulham in stoppage time.
Xavi made his 148th Champions League appearance against PSG on Tuesday night. The former Spain international also set the record for most appearances in the knockout phase. Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas is in line to equal Xavi's total in both Champions League games and knockout matches if he plays against Atletico on Wednesday night. Cristiano Ronaldo will also draw level with Xavi for knockout stage appearances if he features on Wednesday .
EA Sports have revealed the first gameplay details for their latest golf game EA Sports Rory McIlroy PGA Tour which is due out in July. The latest version of the long-running game series, due out on July 16, features a number of new features, including various gameplay styles as well as enhanced ball physics. The game offers offers multiple ways to play, including arcade controls where the left stick is used to control power and accuracy with the ability to add spin to the shot while the ball is in the air .
Lewis Hamilton and Olivia Munn filmed scenes in Rome for Zoolander 2. The F1 world champion was spotted on the Rome set for the comedy sequel. The British race car driver is making his first live-action cameo on the big screen. He previously voiced himself in the Disney animation sequel Cars 2 starring Owen Wilson.
Motherwell will go to battle with the SPFL over free entry to the Premiership play-offs for season-ticket holders. The Fir Park side are set to win powerful backing for their revolt from Rangers and Hibernian. The SPFL are entitled to take 50 per cent of the gate proceeds from the six play-off ties for redistribution among the clubs. Motherwell general manager Alan Burrows told Sportsmail his club will make a stand if they finish 11th.
Manchester City want Jason Denayer to spend next season on loan in the Championship. The 19-year-old has been a revelation since joining Celtic on a year-long loan. The Belgian defender is already a PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year nominee. John Guidetti faces disciplinary action after singing an offensive song about rivals Rangers .
The steel gate at Border Field State Park in California, which was put in place in the mid-1990s, was unlocked by officials in honor of Children's Day, a Mexican holiday that celebrates youngsters and family. Many of the families were separated when relatives were deported to Mexico after living in the U.S. without documentation. Event organizer Father Dermot Rodgers said the brief reunions were meant to draw attention to what he called a broken immigration system.
43% of voters think Ed Miliband 'comes across as wanting to win the most' when compared to David Cameron. Only 25% think PM is hungriest for the job, and 13% say neither of them want to win most. Just 7% think Mr Cameron is enjoying the campaign the most out of all the main party leaders. SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon judged to be enjoying the fight more than anyone.
Karen Danczuk said women were turned off politics because there was no-one in Parliament like them. The 31-year-old Labour councillor said Parliament needed people like her 'to bring it back down to reality' She said: 'There’s not many women that can relate to women. The women we do have in politics – and I’m not being rude to them because they’re really, really good – are they relating to ordinary women?'
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham wants dog owners to submit a DNA sample from the inside of the animal's cheek so it is registered on a database. The council would then use stored information to match the animal responsible with any errant mess found on the streets - and issue the owner an £80 fine. Similar schemes in the US have reduced dog fouling by up to 90 per cent.
Philip Dunning 44, from Bo'ness, West Lothian, made the decision to give notice as shift manager within hours. He went in for his 4am shift at Caledonia Produce the next day and told his boss he was quitting. His millions mean he could now easily afford a Bugatti Veyron Super Sports, a mere £2million.
Actor lashed out at Gatwick Airport after his three-month-old son was frisked while passing through security. The Bridesmaids star expressed his frustration in a tweet dripping with sarcasm. The 35-year-old actor mocked the airport, in Crawley, West Sussex, by ending the tweet with the hashtag ‘#ScaryBaby’.
Saskia's football fan boyfriend made her take an Arsenal test and didn't dump her thanks to her A grade. The test took the form of a school exam, with multiple choice questions, tables and 'in your own words' section. Saskia scored an impressive 87 per cent, but according to her boyfriend's feedback she 'could have performed better on Q17'
Goncalo Amaral had been on trial over claims he made in a book and a documentary. He claimed the McCanns were involved in their daughter Madeleine's disappearance in 2007. Lisbon court agreed that Amaral should pay Mr and Mrs McCann €250,000 (£179,000) each in damages. He also banned further sales of his book The Truth Of The Lie and was told to pay interest at present at £76,000.
Ronald Butcher left £500,000 to Daniel Sharp after he died in Enfield, north London, in March 2013. Mr Butcher became friends with Mr Sharp after the builder cleared his gutters for free. But Mr Butcher's family say the will, made just two months before his death, is invalid. They claim that Mr Sharp is lying about his friendship with Mr Butcher.
Ousman Jatta, 45, married wife Beryl, 88, in Gambia 13 years ago and moved back to the UK with her. He took her to a care home in February while he went to Africa for three weeks. But when he returned he was told social services had intervened and ruled she could not go home. Mr Jatta had threatened to go on hunger strike unless Bristol City Council hand over his wife.
Real Madrid host Almeria at the Bernabeu (kick-off 7.30pm) Cristiano Ronaldo has three shots already for the hosts, with Ronaldo having the latest two. The visitors have won two out of their last three and are trying to bring some of that confidence into this one. Both sets of players wearing 'Todos Con Nepal' t-shirts in support of the victims of the Nepal earthquake .
Indonesian attorney-general H.M. Prasetyo has praised the firing squad that executed Bali Nine pair Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. He said that 'all shots were done perfectly' at the execution of the pair on Wednesday morning. The executions were 'much better than the first round of executions in January' . He declared it was necessary to fight drug crime in the country, as he dismissed Australia's withdrawal of its ambassador as a 'momentary reaction' Indonesia's Vice President Jusuf Kalla said withdrawing an ambassador was a normal diplomatic protest.
Rodrigo Gularte, 42, was shot dead alongside Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran in Indonesia. The Brazilian national was a paranoid schizophrenic who didn't realise he was being executed until his last moments of life. Father Charlie Burrows said he talked to Gularte for an hour and a half late on Tuesday night to prepare him for the executions, but the convicted drug trafficker was confused about his fate. He was arrested in 2004 on arrival at Jakarta airport with about six kilograms of cocaine hidden in several surfboards.
Arshdeep Kaur, 14, and her mother Shinder, 38, were travelling from their home in Punjab, northern India, to visit relatives when a group of about half a dozen men began harassing them. The men grabbed Arshdeep and made several attempts to 'molest' her and mother, but instead of defending them, the bus staff joined in the sexual assault. The incident took place on a near-empty bus near Moga, some 50 miles from the Pakistani border, in Punjab province. The pair were pushed off the bus by the conductor, cleaner and driver who fled the scene.
Jeffrey Okafor, 24, is accused of stabbing Carl Beatson-Asiedu to death outside a nightclub in 2009. The 19-year-old was leaving the Club Life Nightclub in Vauxhall's Goding Street, London. He had been leaving the club with a group of friends after performing a set when a group approached them. Mr Beatson Asiedu, known as DJ Charmz, was stabbed in the chest and pronounced dead at the scene. The court heard that three people had been specifically targeted in the attack including Mr Be Watson. Oka for allegedly confessed to his girlfriend before he fled to Nigeria on his brother's passport.
Danny Alexander released details of what he claimed are secret plans drawn up in the last government. The Prime Minister 'flatly rejected' the plans, claiming they were drawn up by civil servants. But the Lib Dems hit back, claiming Mr Cameron himself had asked officials to examine ways to curb access to benefits. The clash is the worst row between the two former coalition partners and will raise serious doubts about whether they could work together again if the Tories fall short of a majority.
Ronaldo Brown has signed for League One club Oldham Athletic from Liverpool. The 16-year-old is named after Brazil's former striker Ronaldo, who is pictured scoring in the 2002 World Cup. But he is actually named after the original Brazilian Ronaldo, rather than Portugal star Cristiano. Ronaldo also has a twin brother called Rivaldo and a younger sister called Trezeguet .
Ba Van Nguyen was able to fly a CH-47 Chinook, the largest helicopter in the South Vietnamese army, with his three young children and wife out of the city and into the South China Sea during the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. The USS Kirk however was not large enough to withstand the force of such a large helicopter, which would likely sink the ship and cause the death of everyone onboard. And so it was decided that Nguyen would at least try and save his family. He hoovered over the ship as every passenger jumped onto the deck and were caught by sailors. That is when he went back out to sea and managed to do the impossible and somehow pilot alone,
Fourteen soldiers accused of abusing children as young as nine as they begged for something to eat. The investigation has been underway since last year but was only made public yesterday. The French president said: 'If some soldiers have behaved badly, I will show no mercy' Defence ministry has vehemently denied covering up the scandal following revelations it was made aware of the allegations in July last year.
Pema Lama, 15, was pulled from the rubble of a guesthouse in Kathmandu after he became 'pancaked' between two floors when the quake hit on Saturday. He was carried out on a stretcher by medics who had placed an IV drip into his arm and a blue brace around his neck. His astonishing tale of survival came as a four-month-old baby was reunited with his mother after being rescued from their house. Mother Rasmila Awal thanked 'God and the rescuers' for saving the infant from death .
Five-month-old Sonit Awal was asleep upstairs in the family home in Bhaktapur, Kathmandu. His parents and older sister, aged 10, were outside when the tremor struck and desperately tried to free the little boy from the wreckage. Mother Rasmila Awal said she could hear her baby crying from the ruins of her home. She said: 'I am so happy to have my baby back. I'm so happy that he is alive' .
Nicola Sturgeon warns Ed Miliband he will not be able to pass a Labour Budget unless he agrees to SNP demands. Scottish First Minister talked up her chances of being Westminster's king-maker following election. Mr Miliband tonight ruled out a formal deal with the resurgent Nationalists. But a vote-by-vote arrangement remains on the table, the Labour leader said.
Darren Stanton is the UK's top human leading human lie detector and body expert. Appeared on ITV's This Morning and caught Philip Schofield and Amanda Holden fibbing. Has background in psychology, micro expression training, and neuro linguistic programming. Says it's a myth that a liar can't look you in the eye, but in truth liars often stare.
Nigel Farage insists he would not give up trying to pull Britain out of EU even if voters reject it. Ukip leader said he would accept the result, but rejected claims his party would become 'redundant' Claimed the party could enjoy an SNP-style surge in support in the wake of a vote to remain in EU. Comments come after David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg faced live TV grilling.
Javier Hernandez has scored five goals in his last six games for Real Madrid. The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to West Ham, Southampton, Newcastle and Lazio. Manchester United value the striker at around £10million . Real Madrid failed to activate their first option on Hernandez on Thursday night .
Carl Thompson, 32, has put on 30 stone in three years and is now bed-bound at 65 stone. The former factory worker has always had a problem with food and was caught raiding neighbours' fridges when he was three. After the death of his mother in 2012 he turned to food as a means of coping with his grief. He has been admitted to hospital for heart attacks and septicemia in the last three years. Mr Thompson has not had a relationship since his early twenties because of his weight gain . He spends £200 a week on takeaways and online food shopping .
Ukip leader will say boatloads of people trying to get to continent from North Africa could provide a cover for jihadis wanting to do harm. He will make comments in debate at European Parliament in Strasbourg in the wake of more than 1,000 migrants drowning in the Mediterranean. If EU agrees to give refuge to migrants, it could lead to millions being given passports that allow them to move to Britain.
Home Secretary said new legislation is urgently needed to update powers of MI5 and GCHQ. But, based on current polling, Parliament would be left deadlocked with balance of power held by Scottish nationalists opposed to updating the law. If MPs cannot agree on a replacement, Britain’s spies will be unable to properly track the communications of Islamic State and other terrorists.
Ukip leader said anti-English sentiment in Scotland is now the 'biggest' form of racism in the UK. He said Alex Salmond had made the problem worse and said it was wrong that Ukip is called racist. But SNP MSP Humza Yousaf hit back at Ukip leader's 'politics of fear and intolerance' .
Rangers manager Stuart McCall has had to get used to his players being booed by supporters. Lee McCulloch was booed for an error that led to a goal against Raith Rovers last weekend. McCall hopes McCulloch will be the last player to get booed at Ibrox.
MPs' expenses watchdog launched a bid to keep MPs' original claims secret. Court of Appeal ruled today that it must release all copies of receipts and invoices. Case stems from a Freedom of Information request to Ipsa in 2010 - a year after MPs' expenses scandal. Ipsa sent back a typed-up summary of the claims - but not the original receipts.
Liz Clark, 34, left her home in San Diego, California, when she was given a Cal 40 sailboat by a retired professor. The former bartender has travelled 25,000 nautical miles around the world since 2005. She has travelled to Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Panama and the Galapagos Islands .
Only nine per cent of Germans now consider the end of the conflict a defeat, according to new research. Instead, they are exploring the impact of Hitler and the Nazi regime on everyday Germans. Findings published exactly 70 years after Hitler committed suicide in a bunker in Berlin. Author Florian Huber has sold tens of thousand of copies of his book on suicides after peace was declared.
Kevin Morgan, 55, was injured when a Land Rover Discovery reversed into his stationary car in 2005. Married engineer suffered whiplash, which developed into chronic pain syndrome and deep depression. He claims the accident has left him in too much pain to leave his home regularly. But he has been accused of attempting a £600,000 fraud by motor insurers Direct Line Group. Mr Morgan was filmed out in a coffee shop with his friend Max Clifford in 2013 .
Bionerd has attracted thousands of subscribers to her YouTube channel for her visits into the Chernobyl exclusion zone, the site of a devastating nuclear explosion 29 years ago on April 26, 1986. Ukrainian scientists agree that the area isn't habitable for humans for at least 20,000 years. Despite this, the daredevil researcher claims she has exposed herself to more radiation swimming in the sea and visiting hospital than Chernobyl.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will fight on May 2 in Las Vegas. Tickets for the fight will go on sale at 8pm on Thursday after weeks of wrangling . The pair are expected to make at least $180million and $120million respectively. The fight was always going to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Emma Giffard, 36, and Ollie Halls, 37, from Somerset, bought the cinema for just £1,200 in 2005. They spent £35,000 restoring the vintage classic with friends in Devon over five years. It's one of just seven mobile cinemas originally commissioned by the Ministry of Technology in 1967. They toured the country promoting the 'white heat of technology' in the 1960s. The Bedford SB3 is now listed on eBay for £120,000 which is 100 times what they bought it for.
Charlie Patino, 11, is a talented midfielder who has been spotted at Luton Town's academy. The youngster has attracted interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham. The transfer fee involved is £10,000, a sizeable amount to spend on a player who offers and promise after six years with Luton. Charlie has a superior touch and a great feel for the ball, making the game appear effortless.
Everton's first-team players attended the annual 'Academy Day' at Finch Farm on Tuesday. Players from the under-6 to under-11 age groups joined the Blues' senior stars for a training session. Leon Osman, Phil Jagielka, Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku were all present. The fun-filled occasion included games of head tennis and shooting drills.
Ivan Rakitic and his wife Raquel Mauri posted a picture on Instagram of them relaxing at the beach. The couple married in 2013 and are expecting their first child together. Lionel Messi has also confirmed that he will soon be a father for the second time. The Barcelona talisman shared a picture of his son kissing his wife Antonella Roccuzzo's stomach.
Floyd Mayweather will go head-to-head with Manny Pacquiao in the Fight of the Century at the MGM Grand on May 2. Mayweather took time out of a training session to pose for a picture with 'Midnight Train To Georgia' singer Gladys Knight. Knight tweeted: 'The champ @FloydMayweather and I! So good seeing you dear!' Mayweather retweeted the post to his 5.8million followers .
Jack Wilshere is reportedly on Manchester City's shopping list this summer. The Arsenal midfielder showed off his trolley dash during his day off on Monday. The 23-year-old posted a photo of his overflowing trolley to his 891,000 instagram followers. The England midfielder is closing in on a return to full fitness after ankle surgery in November.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Kieran Gibbs took Tyga for a tour of the Emirates Stadium. The Rack City rapper appeared to dye his hair red to show his support to Arsenal. The Arsenal duo also gave Tyga a No 52 Arsenal shirt with the word 'Kingin' printed on the back. Tyga has been in the headlines for dating the youngest Kardashian sister - Kylie Jenner.
Lionel Messi posted a picture of his wife Antonella Roccuzzo having her stomach kissed by their son. The Barcelona star posted the picture on his Instagram account with the message: 'Waiting for you baby. We love you' . The couple already know they are due to have a baby boy and have a name for him, according to Argentine newspaper Clarin. Messi's first son, Thiago, was born in November 2012 .
Amelie Mauresmo is expecting a baby in August and will be replaced by Jonas Bjorkman. Murray is in Munich for this week's BMW Open and joined in the 100-year celebrations at the Iphitos Tennis Club on Monday night. The 27-year-old Scot parted company with Ivan Lendl last year because the Czech was no longer able to spend half the year travelling .
Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao tickets are the hottest property in town. Only 500 were on general sale with the rest distributed by the fighters, promoters, television networks Showtime and HBO and the MGM Grand. One fan, Ade Adebayo, 34, from Brighton was lucky enough to get hold of a ticket when they were released last week. Ade and his friends booked their trip to Las Vegas back in December in anticipation for the big fight .
Adnan Januzaj turned up at the snooker World Championships in Sheffield on Wednesday. The Manchester United winger was at the Crucible to cheer on Shaun Murphy. The 20-year-old turned out for the Under 21s in the 4-1 victory at Fulham on Tuesday night . The Belgium international has endured a frustrating season under Louis van Gaal .
Theo Walcott has been named on Arsenal's substitutes' bench for 17 of their 33 Premier League games this season. The 26-year-old has been pictured on a different kind of bench with six of his team-mates. Walcott, Calum Chambers, Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta, David Ospina, Mathieu Flamini and Mesut Ozil have posed for an official portrait for Paris' oldest fashion house - Lanvin. The Gunners face Hull City at the KC Stadium on Monday night.
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini was substituted at half-time against Everton on Sunday. The Red Devils lost 3-0 to Roberto Martinez's men at Goodison Park . The Belgian midfielder spent Tuesday chilling out with his twin brother Mansour in Manchester. The brothers were the subject of a mix-up involving Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho prior to the Blues' crunch clash with United at Stamford Bridge on April 18 . Mourinho revealed he prepared his Chelsea players to deal with the threat of Fellainsi all week. But he was told by a hotel doorman that the Belgian was not playing by the doorman at the club's hotel .
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar have scored 102 goals between them this season. The Barcelona trio have scored a total of 102 goals in all competitions so far. Messi scored twice in Barca's 6-0 win against Getafe on Tuesday night. The result took Barca five points clear in La Liga ahead of Wednesday's clash with Almeria.
Sir Alex Ferguson was speaking to John Parrott over a frame of snooker at the Crucible. The former Manchester United boss believes Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi. The 73-year-old believes Ronaldo could score a hat-trick for any team in the world. Ferguson also revealed how he 'battered' Paul Ince at the game before his former player blamed his wife .
Formula One star Jenson Button completed the London Marathon in under three hours. The McLaren driver was running on behalf of the charity Cancer Research. The 35-year-old said he was 'chuffed to bits' with his performance . He joked he was disappointed to finish behind former Olympic rower James Cracknell.
Roger Federer takes on Marsel Ilhan or Jarkko Nieminen in his opening match at the Istanbul Open. The Swiss star lost to Gael Monfils in the third round in Monte Carlo last week. Rafael Nadal is a nine-time champion at Roland Garros and Federer still believes he is the man to beat at the French Open .
Barcelona beat Getafe 6-0 at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night. Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar scored three goals each in the win. Neymar captioned a photo of himself with his team-mates: 'Buena victoria chavaleeeeees .... Daleeee!’ The phrase translates to 'Great victory lads... come on!' .
Addison Russell, 21, was batting for the Chicago Cubs in the seventh inning during his first game at Wrigley Field. He accidentally let his bat slip out of his fingers and it went flying and struck a fan in the face. The fan suffered 'wounds' but was conscious and communicative after being hit. Russell said: 'I saw the dude's glasses fly, and it just wasn't pretty. I feel really bad. Words can't describe how bad I feel'
Martin Odegaard was named among the substitutes for Real Madrid's 3-0 win against Almeria. The 16-year-old was expected to be given some minutes towards the end of the game if Carlo Ancelotti's side were in a commanding lead against the relegation-threatened club at the Bernabeu. But the Norweigan had to sit patiently on the bench as Real closed the gap at the top of La Liga to two points following Barcelona's 6-0 demolition of Getafe on Tuesday night.
Lewis Hamilton took his brother Nicolas out for a spin in his Shelby Cobra in LA. The Mercedes driver is preparing for the Spanish Grand Prix next week. The 23-year-old will become the first driver with a disability to compete in the British Touring Championship when he competes in the first of five rounds at Croft Circuit in June.
Didier Drogba hit back at claims that Chelsea were boring with a video of them completing a 'bin challenge' The Blues are preparing for Wednesday night's trip to Leicester City at St George's Park. They can wrap up the Barclays Premier League title with two more league victories. Chelsea drew 0-0 with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Jose Mourinho's side have been criticised for being 'boring' this week.
Robin van Persie scored twice as Manchester United Under 21s beat Fulham 4-1 at Craven Cottage. Holland striker has been sidelined with an ankle injury since February. Louis van Gaal's side are four points clear at the top of the U21 Premier League table. Van Persie was joined by Adnan Januzaj, Tyler Blackett, Anders Lindegaard and Andreas Pereira .
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will fight on May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The fight is expected to earn at least $300m (£195m) with Mayweather receiving $180m (£117m) . Tecate have paid $5.6m (£3.7m) to become the official beer of the fight and the main ring mat sponsor. Top Rank president Todd duBoef said that the five title sponsors for the event will chip in a total of $13.2m (£8.72m)
The BT Sport Industry Awards were held in Battersea on Thursday. AP McCoy, Jack Wilshere, Nathaniel Clyne and Ryan Bertrand were among the sporting stars to attend. McCoy was presented with his lifetime achievement award by Thierry Henry. Rebecca Adlington, Sam Warburton, David Weir and Carmen Jorda were also in attendance.
Didier Drogba has been awarded with the Barclays Spirit of the Game trophy for his charity work. The Chelsea forward set up a foundation in his hometown of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The 37-year-old hopes to inspire the next generation of footballers in Africa to fall in love with the game. Chelsea stars raised £400,000 for the foundation earlier this month.
Daniel Sturridge was challenged to a dance-off by Kop Kids presenter Paisley back in February. The Liverpool frontman was left red-faced after failing to get the better of the youngster. The 25-year-old hinted that his next celebration could be 'feed the ducks' Sturridge has played only twice since suffering a hip injury in March .
Floyd Mayweather fights Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2 but no tickets are on sale. SeatGeek, which claims to be the world's largest event ticket search engine, is selling briefs for up to $30,000 (£20,000) The venue for the bout, the 16,500-capacity MGM Grand Arena has the following message on its website:. 'Details on ticket sales coming soon! Please be aware that tickets for the May 2, 2015, Mayweather vs Pacquila fight are not yet available for purchase' .
Floyd Mayweather is preparing to face Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand on May 2 in Las Vegas. Mayweather has defended his announcement that he feels he is The Best Ever ahead of the mega-fight. He has been slammed for pronouncing himself superior to Ali so he said: 'I respect all the great champions of the past. But I've done just as much as Ali did' .
Manny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum has revealed that the contracts for his fight against Floyd Mayweather in just 10 days have yet to be signed. The Filipino's promoter says that the draft contract he received on April 15 is not what he agreed with Mayweather Promotions and MGM when the term sheet was signed a few months ago. Tickets for the bout have also yet to go on sale and Arum claims that the contract is different to what was agreed.
Flux ropes are essentially twisted bundles of magnetic field that extend out of and back into the surface of the sun. They are thought to be the main cause of several types of solar weather - including solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) The formation of a flux rope can take weeks, but the moment when it is flung into the atmosphere can take just a matter of hours. The new footage was revealed in a paper in Nature Communications led by Dr Haimin Wang from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
The fireball was captured on camera on Sunday by the United Kingdom Meteor Observing Network (UKMON) in Portadown, County Armagh. Footage shows it glowing brightly as it races northwards towards the Irish Sea. Pieces from the meteorite, which came from an asteroid in orbit between Mars and Jupiter, could potentially be worth thousands of pounds, experts say.
Audi claims to have created the fuel of the future - diesel made from water and carbon dioxide. Experts used renewable energy to convert the carbon dioxide and water into a form of crude oil known as 'blue crude', which was then refined into diesel. Audi has already begun using the new e-diesel to power the official car of German minister of education and research Dr Johanna Wanka. The new fuel was developed by Audi along with Sunfire, a Dresden-based energy technology company.
The technology is based on a technique known as 'neuromodulation' in which electricity from a chip stimulates the nervous system to restore sight. A surgeon first implants a small silicon chip with 150 electrodes on the retina. When the patient puts on the system's dark glasses, an integrated video camera sends images to a portable computer. A connected 'pocket processor' converts that recording into an infrared image, which the goggles will then beam into the eye.
Bettina Liano is being pursued for $126,594 in taxes withheld between March and December 2012. The Melbourne-based designer is the sister of Real Housewives of Melbourne star Gina Liano. She relaunched her eponymous jeans label last year after going into liquidation in 2013. The denim empire started in 1986 in Melbourne, but ran into difficulty in recent years.
Laser expert Patrick Priebe built a working Iron Man-style arm and hand that fires beams from the back of the wrist or from the wearer's palm. The gadget was created by Wuppertal-based Mr Prie be, who designs and builds metal laser gadgets to order online. His Laser Gloves and Laser Gauntlet/Arm are available to order in varying wavelengths. These range from the blue 405nm-type laser model to one fitted with 445nm, or 650nm. He also offers a 'low power green' version on his website. Other inventions include the Bond-inspired LaserWatch, consisting of a metal case, screws, and a built-in laser pointer.
'Inspiration Centraal' has so far seen more than 3,500 technology enthusiasts attend. The dancers, which cost around £2,500 to hire, were made out of old car parts. They were designed by British artist Giles Walker, with their moves controlled by a computer. The robots will be pole dancing for the remaining four days of the event.
Chelsea won the Barclays Premier League after beating Crystal Palace 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City likely to join Chelsea in Champions League. Only Liverpool, Tottenham and Southampton are still within a mathematical chance of breaking the top four. Burnley and QPR are losing pace down at the bottom in a scrap against relegation which still involves the entire bottom half of the table.
Photographer Jessica Fulford-Dobson took pictures of young girls skateboarding in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2012. Most girls are not allowed to ride bikes in the country, but skateboarding isn't against the rules. The girls are able to ride freely in dresses and other clothing that can be restrictive when playing other sports.
Thermal images show copper inside the battery reaching temperatures of at least 1,085°C (1,985°F) causing jets of molten material to burst from its vent. The footage is the first time the failure of Li-ion batteries due to overheating has been recorded. It was filmed by Paul Shearing from University College London and the findings are published in the journal Nature Communications. The researchers used thermal imaging and non-invasive high speed imaging techniques to observe changes in the internal structure of the batteries.
Nasa has been testing a flexible wing on a plane in California. The wing can bend from -2 degrees up to 30 degrees. It means that regular flaps aren't needed - and it is much lighter. In this image, the technology is visible at the flat 'flap at the base of the wing. The breakthrough could increase fuel efficiency up to 12 per cent. It could also reduce noise at take-off and landing up to 40 per cent, compared to traditional wing flaps.
Indian doctors at Kathmandu’s Bir Hospital told Mail Today that packets of ‘beef masala’ were sent by Pakistan on Tuesday as part of relief aid to the temblor survivors. The majority-Hindu country treats cows as sacred and there is a blanket ban on slaughtering the animal. The development has the potential to trigger diplomatic acrimony between the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) member countries.
GCHQ unlawfully intercepted phone calls and emails from Sami al-Saadi, it has been ruled. The Government’s listening post unlawfully intercepted telephone calls and email from dissident. The legally-privileged material was protected by strict rules, it was ruled. Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) ordered spies to destroy two copies of the sensitive eavesdropped communications.
The Eshima Ohashi bridge in Japan is the third largest of its kind in the world. The concrete road bridge spans a mile across Lake Nakaumi, linking the cities of Matsue and Sakaiminato. It's incredible slope, which has a gradient of 6.1 per cent, gives it a rollercoaster-like appearance. The bridge was recently featured in a commercial for Daihatsu Motor Co.'s Tanto minivan.
Poppy Smart, 23, was wolf-whistled every day for a month as she passed Worcester construction site. She filmed the taunts and asked West Mercia Police to investigate alleged sexual harassment. But builder Ian Merrett, 28, said she should have taken it as a compliment. He was jailed for 12 months in 2009 for an unprovoked attack on a train in 2009. Mr Merrett said: 'It's highly likely it was me who did it, she must be thinking things above her station' .
Former boxing promoter, formerly known as Frank, is one of the party's most famous former candidates. But she warns Ukip supporters should vote Tory to keep Ed Miliband and Nicola Sturgeon out of power. She said: 'If we want to stop Labour and the SNP I think you’ve got to vote Tory. A vote for Ukip would be quite wasted'
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine created the antibodies from mice resistant to cancer. They then injected these antibodies, along with chemicals that activated signalling cells, into cancerous mice. The mice mounted an immune response and were found to remain cancer-free for more than a year. Their findings have been hailed a 'tour de force', raising hopes the body's immune system could be trained to attack melanoma, pancreatic, lung and breast cancer. The process relies on the same mechanism as that which causes animals' bodies to reject organ transplants.
Incident took place at the 91st floor of the 101-storey Shanghai World Financial Centre. The one-minute video shows the platform swing violently in wind with the Lujiazui Financial District hundreds of metres below. The platform can be heard striking the windows of the building repeatedly, and at least two panes of glass cracked due to the force of the impact with shards falling on to the street below.
Amanda Oleander, 25, is one of the stars of Periscope, Twitter's new live broadcasting platform. She has been 'loved' over 7.5 million times in less than a month since it launched. Ellen DeGeneres is the highest ranking star but is trailing behind Amanda with a mere three million 'loves' .
Chelsea beat Manchester City 3-1 in the FA Youth Cup final first leg on Monday night. Tammy Abraham scored a double to take his tally to 36 goals for the season. Dominic Solanke also scored twice and has now reached 35 goals this season. The 17-year-olds are in the form of their young lives and could play for Chelsea this weekend .
Celtic are interested in signing John Souttar and Nadir Ciftci from Dundee United. The duo are likely to cost Celtic around £1.5million, the second double raid on the club after signing Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven on deadline day in January. The 18-year-old midfielder has recently impressed in the middle of the pitch since switching from central defence .
Jimmy White lost 10-8 to Matthew Selt in World Snooker Championship qualifier in Sheffield. The 52-year-old lost all six World Championship finals he played in his career. Six-time world champions Steve Davis and Kurt Maflin were also knocked out .
Two were just teenagers, another was a young sapper, one a rookie tank driver and the last was a veteran of jungle warfare. They are among the first of 2,800 living veterans who will receive the Legion of Honour in the months to come. The decision was announced by French President Francois Hollande following last summer’s 70th anniversary celebrations.
Manny Pacquiao has his own sitcom, Show Me Da Manny, plus a game show, Manny Many Prizes. He is being pursued for £33m in unpaid taxes but remains a twice-elected and popular congressman and if he ran for president would win by a landslide. His birthday is celebrated like a national holiday, and there is a truce in the civil war to the south of the country whenever he fights. May 3 – the date of the Mayweather bout in his homeland – has already been declared a national day.
Virgil van Dijk fired Celtic into an early lead with a superb free-kick in the 18th minute. Greg Tansey equalised for Inverness in the 53rd minute after Josh Meekings was sent off . Celtic's Stefan Johansen was deftly played through on goal, his shot parried across goal by Ryan Esson . The hand of Meeking blocked the ball, yet additional assistant referee Alan Muir failed to see it through the bodies in his way . Edward O'Ferenga gave the Highlanders the lead in the 96th minute despite the attention paid to him . David Raven's late, extra-time strike won the
Johanna Basford, 32, has released a colouring book for adults which has sold 226,000 in one month. Enchanted Forest reached number one on the UK Amazon book chart at the start of April. Mother-of-one said she has been contacted by people from all walks of life who enjoy her ‘stress-relieving’ books.
At least five women got into a large-scale brawl that lasted for multiple minutes at a Zara clothing store on Friday afternoon. The fight broke out at a store location in the city's Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. The police were called, but all of the women who were involved had fled by the time the cops arrived. No arrests were made and the cause of the fight remains unclear .
Reddit thread asked users to spill the beans on what 'surprised' them the most when they started living with their spouses. The discussion focuses on brides from Russia and the Philippines and has so far garnered more than 10,000 comments. The fee to find a bride this way, according to this user, costs between $10,000 (£6,500) and $15,000 £9,800.
Manchester City play Chelsea in the first leg of the FA Youth Cup final on Monday night. The match kicks off at 7.45pm and will be shown live on ITV4. The second leg takes place next Monday at Stamford Bridge. Manchester City have twice lifted the Youth Cup - 1986 and 2008. Chelsea have won the competition five times in the last six seasons. The Blues beat Tottenham 5-4 on aggregate in the semi-final last month.
Chelsea beat Manchester City 3-1 in the Youth Cup semi-final first leg at the Academy Stadium. Tammy Abraham opened the scoring for Chelsea before Isaac Buckley equalised for City. Dominic Solanke scored twice in the second half to put the game beyond doubt . Sportsmail looks at how City's youngsters got on against Chelsea's stars.
Chelsea beat Manchester City 3-1 in the FA Youth Cup final first leg on Monday night. Tammy Abraham opened the scoring for the west London side after just seven minutes. Isaac Buckley equalised for the hosts after 20 minutes before Abraham restored Chelsea's lead. Dominic Solanke made it 2-1 with just minutes to play before Abraham completed his brace. Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini watched on from the stands .
Didier Drogba opened the scoring for Chelsea after 48 minutes with a close-range finish from a corner. Marc Albrighton equalised for Leicester City just after half-time after a lethargic first-half display. Terry made it 2-1 after 79 minutes after a scramble in the Leicester box following a corner . Ramires made it 3-1 with a stunning effort 12 minutes from time that left Kasper Schmeichel with no chance. Chelsea can be crowned Premier League champions on Sunday if they beat Crystal Palace.
Metal detector enthusiast Bill Ladd found the missing dog tags after a storm last year, returning them to the vet's son, William Benn of Rhode Island. The tags came from World War II veteran Cpl. William Benn, who lost them in 1939 at a coastal artillery placement on Salisbury Beach. Benn manned a gun during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao's mega-fight is set to become the biggest pay-per-view in sport. Sports Interaction have put together all the big numbers to find out who will earn what. Mike Tyson featured in four of the top 10 highest grossing bouts, ahead of 'Money' Mayweather and Evander Holyfield who have both featured in three. Mayweather's lucrative victory against Saul Alvarez in 2013 looks set to be eclipsed by his next bout .
The gigantic Terminal 1 will cover 700,000 square metres, and is set to handle 45million passengers a year. Zaha Hadid has collaborated with airport developers ADPI to create a six-tier concept. The huge terminal will focus on wide open spaces, made possible by the lack of pillars and flowing roof design .
Bayern Munich beat Hertha Berlin 1-0 on Saturday to go 15 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga. Wolfsburg knew only a victory against Borussia Moenchengladbach would keep their title hopes alive. But Max Kruse scored a last-minute winner for Borussia Moncheng Gladbach against Wolfsburg. The result means Bayern have been crowned Bundesliga champions for the 25th time .
Heather Mack, 19, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of her mother Sheila von Wiese-Mack in Bali in August. The pregnant teenager was pictured celebrating in her jail cell by getting drunk off alcohol smuggled to her in a Sprite bottle. In contrast, Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran have spent the past decade on death row after they were convicted of trying to smuggle heroin from Bali to Australia in 2005. The Bali Nine ringleaders were shot dead by a firing squad on Wednesday morning. The differences in the sentences in the two cases left many people wondering about the fairness of the decisions.
Floyd Mayweather Jnr insists on eating organic food before his fight with Manny Pacquiao. His 24-hour chef Quiana Jeffries has helped him with his strict organic food diet. But she has had to cope with the boxer's unusual eating requests. Jeffries says she has problems finding organic food stores in the early hours of the morning .
Brenna Happy Cloud of Salem, Oregon, has accused Facebook of discrimination after she was prevented from continuing to use her unusual name and was locked out of her account. Facebook's helpdesk eventually contacted Happy Cloud and asked for proof of identity and even a copy of her social security card. Happy Cloud has had to change her screen name to her married name, Rojas, even though she is no longer with her husband.
Celtic beat Rangers 2-0 to win the Glasgow Cup at Hampden Park on Tuesday evening. Josh Kerr opened the scoring in the 74th minute after a mistake from Rangers keeper Robby McCrorie. Mark Hill doubled the Hoops' lead in the second half when he headed in a free kick. The match was played behind closed doors as only local schoolkids and their parents were allowed in .
Gloucester beat Exeter to set up Challenge Cup final against Edinburgh at Twickenham Stoop. The Cherry and Whites will compete for their first European title since 2006 . Gloucester centre Bill Meakes scored the opening try for his side at Kingsholm . Greig Laidlaw opened the scoring for Exeter before Henry Slade levelled from 40 metres. But Gloucester responded with a short-range try from Tom Savage and another penalty from Laid Law.
Reanne Evans lost 10-8 to Ken Doherty in the first round of qualifying for the Betfred World Championship. World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn has ruled out giving a season-long wildcard to Evans. Doherty led the calls for Evans to be handed another chance on the main tour .
Chelsea beat Leicester City 3-1 to move 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table. John Terry, Didier Drogba and Ramires scored for Jose Mourinho's side at Stamford Bridge. Victory at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday will hand Chelsea their first league title since 2010 .
Reanne Evans is aiming to become the first woman to qualify for the World Championship. The 29-year-old faces former champion Ken Doherty in qualifying in Sheffield on Thursday. Evans has won 10 women's world titles and plays Irishman Doherty at Pond's Forge in Sheffield .
Tests carried out in combination with chemotherapy drugs achieved almost complete remission in mice. Each year in the UK around 41,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer and 11,000 die from the disease. The problem is partly caused by immune system ‘B-cells’ that put a brake on the body’s defences in prostate and other cancers.
Castello Baronale was built in the 12th century by Pope Urban VIII's nephew, Cardinal Barberini, in 1541. It was used as a fortress for French Revolutionary troops between 1796 and 1800. The castle has nine en-suite bedrooms, a lavish ballroom, library, gym, gym and even a theatre .
Celtic face Inverness in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday. The Scottish League Cup winners are eight points clear in Scottish Premiership with six games to play. Ronny Deila believes Celtic themselves provide the biggest hurdle to their treble hopes. The Norwegian believes treble success will help attract players to the club this summer.
Dita Von Teese is offering burlesque workshops at Canyon Ranch, a luxury health resort in Tucson, Arizona. The forty two-year-old fashion designer and author is famous for her raunchy routines. From June 8 until June 12, holidaymakers can learn classic moves such as the 'burlesque strut' .
John Terry has scored seven goals in all competitions for Chelsea this season. The 34-year-old is the club's joint third-highest goalscorer behind Diego Costa and Didier Drogba. Terry's goal return is better than Manchester City's Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic. Radamel Falcao has endured a difficult season on loan at Manchester United. Mario Balotelli and Roberto Soldado have both struggled in front of goal for Liverpool. Southampton's Graziano Pelle is the only player to have scored more than Rickie Lambert.
Australian artist Ben Quilty has penned an impassioned message to the Indonesian President in the final hours before his treasured friends, Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan, are expected to be executed in Indonesia. The artist has described how the two good men will be a pillar of strength for the others on death row until their last moment. He has pledged to become the 'most outspoken critic of the death penalty for the rest of my life' Indonesian President Joko Widodo has repeatedly rejected all pleas for clemency for the nine drug convicts.
Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao is billed as the fight of the century. The mega-fight will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday. The World Boxing Council are launching a limited-edition jewellery range to mark the bout. Fans will be able to buy 1,000 18ct gold, diamond and emerald cufflinks to be made .
Steve Davis will attempt to qualify for this year's Betfred World Championship at the Crucible. Jimmy White will take on fellow veteran James Wattana in qualifying on Thursday. Reanne Evans takes on 1997 world champion Ken Doherty on Thursday in first of three preliminary rounds. Davis admits his own swan song hopes look forlorn but expects both to relish the challenge.
Harry and Charlie Davies-Carr, now aged 11 and nine, starred in the YouTube clip eight years ago. The clip has amassed more than 816million views on YouTube since it was uploaded. The pair have given an interview to children's TV show Newsround to talk about the video. Harry said he now finds watching the video funny, saying: 'It makes me laugh'
Leigh Griffiths scored a hat-trick as Celtic beat Dundee United 3-0 at Tannadice Park on Sunday. The 24-year-old is now Celtic's top scorer with 14 goals in his last 17 games. Griffiths was on loan at Hibernian from Wolverhampton Wanderers in January 2014. Celtic signed him for £900,000 from Hibs in January but fans were underwhelmed .
Falkirk beat Hibernian 1-0 in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Saturday. Craig Sibbald scored the only goal of the game in the 74th minute with a header from a Blair Alston cross. The Bairns will now face either Inverness or Celtic in the final on May 30. Falkirk lost a seven-goal thriller to the Leith side at the same stage of the competition two years ago .
Pilots give their insider tips on where passengers should sit to get the best view of their destination on arrival. Sydney Harbour is the largest natural harbour in the world and can be seen from the right hand side of the plane. Bora Bora has one of the most breathtaking views on the planet and is the most unspoilt island on Earth .
Massage your 'third eye', the point between your eyebrows, can help boost concentration. Pumpkin seeds contain omega-3 oils which are great brain food. Swapping cereal for fish at breakfast can ramp up brain-boosting essential fatty acids. Do yoga at lunchtime to help you stay sharp and focus.
For the super-rich, money is of no concern when it comes to booking private jets and chartering yachts. Some of the most common last-minute requests include special access to exclusive events, such as the Cannes Film Festival, the Academy Awards or tickets to the White House Correspondence Dinner. MailOnline Travel spoke to wedding and event planner Sarah Haywood to get a glimpse of this elite world.
Manny Pacquiao takes on Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The 36-year-old Filipino has been involved in some of the biggest bouts in the world over the past decade. He has faced the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto and four fights against Mexican warrior Juan Manuel Marquez. The pair will make their first public appearances of the week on Tuesday as the bout draws ever closer. The fight is set to be the richest in history, worth $300million.
Floyd Mayweather takes on Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on Saturday. Justin Bieber will be part of Mayweather's entourage for the mega-fight. The pair have been close friends for years and have accompanied each other into the ring. The 21-year-old singer confirmed in a video posted online that he will be joining the fight .
Sky and BT Sports pay £16million a year for live coverage of Scottish football. The BBC puts in an estimated £3m ayear for Sportscene highlights and radio commentaries. Compared with the £5billion paid to English clubs for Premiership football the sums are trifling. The Scottish game is engaged in a Faustian pact with the television piper .
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will fight on Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Sportsmail's Jeff Powell was there as the pair made their grand arrivals on the Las Vegas Strip. The $300million mega-fight is set to take place on Saturday night .
Stefan Johansen picked up two awards at Celtic's player of the year awards on Sunday. The 24-year-old Norwegian midfielder is delighted with the Bhoys 'special' season. Celtic are eight points clear of Aberdeen at the top of the Scottish Premiership table. The Hoops will win the league for the fourth successive season if they beat Dundee at home on Friday.
Former world champion Ken Doherty leads Reanne Evans 5-4 at the interval of their World Championship qualifier. Doherty won four of the final five frames of the morning session after trailing 3-1 at one stage. The 29-year-old Evans is bidding to become the first woman to appear in the main stages of the world finals at The Crucible.
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will fight on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The Filipino star has been training at Freddie Roach's Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles. Mayweather has trained at his own self-titled Mayweather Boxing Club in the Nevada desert. Sportsmail takes a look at what is on offer at both gyms ahead of the mega-fight.
The world is quite literally your oyster when looking for property around the world. From a Lake Garda mansion with a pool overlooking the water to an Italian villa that looks like a castle and an Antigua retreat with Giorgio Armani as a neighbour, these are some of the most spectacular holiday homes on the market.
Nathan Allan de Souza is set to sign for Chelsea in a £4.5m deal from Atletico Paranaense. The 19-year-old is regarded as the next big thing in South American football. The attacking midfielder will join compatriots Willian, Ramires, Filipe Luis and Oscar at Stamford Bridge. Nathan tweeted the news he was set for contract talks and a medical on Wednesday .
Judy Murray, 55, doesn't play tennis to stay in shape, 'Because my life is saturated with it' Instead, she tries anything from dancing, to Pilates, to walking in the hills or gardening. The V-Sit up is a move that involves sitting upright on the floor, knees bent and feet flat. Engage abdominal muscles, keep your back straight and lean back a little.
A Gronking To Remember is about a housewife's infatuation with New England Patriots tight end Rob 'Gronk' Gronkowski, who she habitually masturbates over while watching his games. The couple are suing the author, who released it under the pen name Lacey Noonan, as well as distributors Apple, Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble for allowing readers to buy the work in iBooks, Kindle and Nook digital formats.
Manny Pacquiao takes on Floyd Mayweather in the Fight of the Century in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The Filipino boxer has a new camera which he points at everyone he comes across. The Money Team t-shirts with the Philippines flag in the background are on sale. Pacman is the happiest soul in Vegas, smiling, cracking jokes and bidding everyone welcome .
The map based its results on Google search data – a technique previously used by data scientists to understand how racism may impact Barack Obama's electoral chances. The rust belt straddles the upper northeastern US, the Great Lakes, and the Midwest states, while the coal region is found in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the spine of the Appalachian Mountains. The map revealed that clusters of racism appeared in areas of the Gulf Coast, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and a large portion of Ohio. Racism is also common in the New England states, along with New York.
Georgia Davis, 22, has been lifted from her home in Aberdare, south Wales, by a crane. French doors at the front of the property were reportedly removed to allow crews to winch her out. It is the second time Ms Davis has had to be rescued in such a way in her life. She was previously removed from another property on a crane in 2012 .
Andrew Chan, then aged 21, and Myuran Sukumaran, 24, were caught trying to smuggle more than eight kilograms of heroin out of Indonesia in 2005. Both men were disillusioned by their jobs and had been won over by the riches and lifestyle that selling drugs promised. Chan was the youngest of four children and the son of Chinese immigrants and the eldest of three from a middle-class family. Sukumaru, a university drop-out, still lived with his parents while working in a mail room. They were arrested at Denpasar airport along with Scott Rush, Michael Czugaj, Lawrence and Stephens who had heroin strapped to their stomach and legs.
Amal Clooney held a press conference in Washington DC Thursday calling for the release of imprisoned former president of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed. Nasheed, the Indian Ocean archipelago's first democratically elected leader who came to power in 2008, was convicted under tough anti-terror laws last month and sentenced to 13 years in prison. The case against the president, who was ousted in 2012 in what has been described by hs supporters as a coup, stemmed from the alleged wrongful detention of a judge by the Maldivian military.
The riot erupted in February 2012 when supporters of home team Al-Masry and Cairo's Al-Ahly clashed. Clashes in Port Said stadium sparked days of violent protests in Cairo, which left 74 dead. An appeals court ordered the retrial of 73 defendants last year after rejecting a lower court's verdict, which sentenced 21 people to death. Eleven of the fans were again sentenced to death today, with their verdicts referred to Egypt's supreme court, the Grand Mufti. The court will make a final decision on their fates, as well as those of the other defendants, on May 30.
Alexander Meier has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. The Eintracht Frankfurt forward will have surgery on his patellar tendon on Tuesday. He is the Bundesliga's leading goalscorer with 19 goals, ahead of Arjen Robben (17) and Robert Lewandowski (16) Lewandowski could win the Golden Boot for the second year in a row .
Bayer Leverkusen have released Emir Spahic from his contract with immediate effect. The Bosnian international was involved in a fight with security personnel after the German Cup defeat to Bayern Munich. The 34-year-old was filmed fighting the club's security personnel, reportedly after they refused to allow his friends entry inside the locker room area. The defender was ruled out for up to four weeks with a knee injury .
Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 at the Allianz Arena on Saturday afternoon. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring after just 15 minutes with an unstoppable volley. The Poland international doubled Bayern Munich's lead with his 16th goal of the season. Bayern also had a goal disallowed and they struck the woodwork before Thomas Muller added a third .
Gloriavale is a New Zealand settlement of around 500 where everyone follows a strict New Testament creed and wears blue uniforms. Former members have told of a culture of victim-blaming. Miracle escaped Gloriavale with her family around six years ago. She told Daily Mail Australia sex outside of marriage and with underage children was 'absolutely frowned upon' and 'dealt with very severely in the community'
Scientists at Haverford College in Pennsylvania say they have spotted X-ray emissions consistent with thousands of white dwarfs at the galaxy's centre. These are stars left behind after larger ones use up their fuel. But why there are so many of these stars here remains a mystery. They are thought to be leaving a 'mass grave' of white dwarf stars near the centre of the Milky Way. The finding was made by scientists using Nasa's NuStar telescope.
Liris Crosse, 32, is now dubbed The Body and The Naomi Campbell of the plus-size modelling world. Despite being a healthy size 10 (US 6), Liris received rejection after rejection due to her voluptuous shape. She became her own agent and utilised the urban market to achieve her dreams. She has starred in top videos with Jennifer Lopez, Jay Z and Puff Daddy .
West Ham are top of the Premier League Fair Play table, just above Burnley. The Hammers could qualify for the Europa League if they finish in the top three 'fair-playing' leagues in Europe. Sam Allardyce's side have won once in their last 10 league matches and drew 1-1 against Stoke. The West Ham boss is out of contract at Upton Park in the summer .
Morgan Schneiderlin has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee ligament injury. The midfielder has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Tottenham this summer. Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has admitted that Schneiderlin may leave the club. The Frenchman has two years left on his £30,000-a-week contract at St Mary's .
Southampton lost 2-1 to Stoke at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday . Morgan Schneiderlin opened the scoring with his first Premier League goal since September . A mistake from Saints goalkeeper Kelvin Davis allowed Mame Diouf to equalise . Mame Biram Diouf swept in from 10 yards as Stoke forced an equaliser in the 47th minute . Charlie Adam secured all three points for Stoke as the hit the winner with six minutes remaining .
Ray Parlour believes signing Petr Cech would be a 'no brainer' for Arsenal this summer. The former Gunners midfielder believes Arsenal should sell Wojciech Szczesny in order to sign Cech. Cech has made just four league starts for Chelsea this season. Arsenal face Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in the Premier League .
Adrien Broner is pictured with 50 Cent in an Instagram happy snap on Tuesday. The pair were watching the Premier Boxing Champions primetime TV event in Brooklyn on Saturday night. The former world champion called out Danny Garcia for a September fight after 'Swift' kept his unbeaten record in tact with a win over Lamont Peterson with a controversial majority decision .
Andre Schurrle and Mario Gotze went on a double date with girlfriends Montana Yorke and Ann-Kathrin Broemmel. The pair attended a charity ball to raise money for Hamburg Children's Hospital on Saturday. Wolfsburg beat Hamburg 2-0 and Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 on Saturday .
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has had a search engine website created in his honour called zlaaatan.com. The website has an identical style to Google with users given the option to 'ZlatAn Search' or 'I'm feeling Zlatan' Clicking the former button takes users to articles about Ibrahimovic on Google, while the latter directs them to his Wikipedia page. The agency that came up with the website idea, SweetPop, hope that Ibrahimovic will find it amusing.
'It was dim, the movie was still playing, the alarm was going off,' Aurora police officer Annette Brook told jurors in the trial of gunman James Holmes. 'I began to notice the bodies, the live victims, the blood,' said another officer. Holmes is charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder in the July 20, 2012, shooting that left 12 people dead and 70 wounded. His defense attorneys want the jury to find him not guilty by reason of insanity, which would send him to the state mental hospital indefinitely. Prosecutors argue Holmes was sane and fully aware that what he was doing was wrong.
West Spruill has been charged with murdering Ann Charle, 36, on Monday evening in the Bronx. The mother-of-two was walking towards her car at about 5:45 p.m. when he allegedly pulled out a gun and ordered her into her Honda. Police say he sexually assaulted Charle in her car, but she managed to escape and ran naked down the street. But he allegedly chased after her and shot her three times - in the head and in her chest. Her body was found just a block away from Project Renewal shelter on Bronx Blvd where she worked.
Torin Lakeman, 19, and brother Jacques, 20, died in a pub in Manchester in December last year. The brothers were found dead in a hotel room above The Grapes Pub in Bolton on Monday. Coroner Alan Walsh said he would be contacting Home Secretary Theresa May over deaths. He said it was unacceptable that 'intellectual people are able to access drugs in this way'
Steve Simonsen placed bets on a total of 50 games over the course of a year. The Rangers goalkeeper was given a one-match ban for breaching betting laws. The 35-year-old's legal team have confirmed he will not face a further suspension. The SFA's appeal was rejected by an appellate tribunal .
Lucian Faggiano bought the building in Lecce, Puglia in the south of Italy and had planned to turn it into a trattoria. But renovations were put on hold when he discovered a toilet on the site was blocked. In a bid to fix the toilet he dug into a Messapian tomb built 2,000 years ago, a Roman granary, a Franciscan chapel, and even etchings thought to be made by the Knights Templar. The search for the pipe began at the turn of the millennium when no-one could have predicted the treasures hidden beneath the floorboards.
Microsoft hopes to lure more people to use its new Windows 10 software by making it easy to use many of the same apps they're already using on Apple or Android phones. New operating system will run on the 'broadest types of devices ever' Various app stores merged into one platform, called the One Store. Users can create multiple desktops to keep things organised. Microsoft also announced a new name for the web browser that it plans to offer with Windows 10.
Samsung sold 82.4m smartphones in the first three months of the year, for a 24.5 percent market share. Apple held an 18.2 percent share after selling 61.2 million iPhones. Samsung notably launched its flagship Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge phones at the end of the quarter in April. Apple iPhone sales dipped compared with the stronger holiday quarter.
Some owners of the Apple Watch have found that it malfunctions if worn on tattooed wrists. Some dark, vibrant ink seems to cause the watch’s heart sensor to lose connection and give inaccurate readings. This is because the heart sensor reads a pulse by measuring light absorption though the skin. It is thought that red and green inks reflect light in a similar way and the sensor can't distinguish between the blood and tattoo. Apple has yet to comment on the problem, despite there being speculation that the apparent fault could also stop some people using Apple Pay.
The Bruno Smartcan uses sensors to detect when you want the lid to open or when dirt has been swept close so it can activate its integrated vacuum. Dust swept close to the base of the bin activates the vacuum, which sucks it directly into the bin. It also has an integrated bag store and charging cord, and sends alerts to a smartphone when it is low on bags. The bin is expected to cost $248 (£160) and will last for 30 days on a single charge.
Adidas has partnered with Spotify to create an app that tracks your speed and matches music to suit. Called Adidas go, the songs are additionally selected based on the runner's musical interests and listening history. Once installed the free app uses the phone's accelerometer to track the user's stride. It then searches for songs in the Spotify library with matching beats per minute.
The American Chemical Society in Washington explained the science behind the Avengers in a video. It looks at the composition of Iron Man's suit - said to be a gold-titanium alloy in one of the movies - and Captain America's shield. The video also explains thescience behind super-healing abilities. Iron Man’s superpowers don’t stem from a radioactive spider bite or exposure to gamma rays; they are simply the result of some very clever engineering - and quite a bit of money too. Stark's own portable nuclear power station - the Arc Reactor - is powered by palladium.
The Automated Planet Finder (APF) consists of a 2.4-metre automated telescope and a high-resolution spectrograph. It takes starlight from the telescope and spreads it into a rainbow of colours, splitting the light into a spectrum of thousands of different wavelengths that can be measured with great precision. Scientists have now used the telescope to find a unique a planetary system orbiting a nearby star 54 light-years away. All three planets in the system orbit the star, HD 7924, at a distance closer than Mercury orbits the sun, completing their orbits in just 5, 15 and 24 days.
 Hyperion is one of Saturn's outer moons, measuring 255 by 161 miles (410 by 260km) Named Hyperion, the moon's porous surface can be seen in incredible detail in this image taken by Cassini as it performed a flyby of the satellite. Its odd, almost 'bubbly' appearance, can be attributed to it having a very low density for its size, according to Nasa. This low density also means that it is composed largely of water ice with only a small amount of rock.
David Beckham's 40th birthday is on Saturday, 2 May and he is expected to fly out to Morocco for a glamorous bash. Reports state that he is to hold his celebrations at the five-star luxury Amanjena resort, just outside Marrakech. Tom Cruise, Guy Ritchie, Gordon Ramsay and best friend Dave Gardner are set to attend the event, said to be held at the secluded haven.
Peru and UNESCO agreed in 2008 that no more than 2,500 people should visit the site per day. Since 2011, the number of average daily number of visitors has far exceeded the limit. New master plan calls for the 're-conceptualisation' of Machu Picchu between 2015 and 2019. Entry to the site will be moved to a visitor and orientation centre and there will be three routes through the site. Certified guides and guards will be employed, and security cameras installed.
Fight broke out on Oman Air flight 102 from Heathrow to Muscat, Oman on Saturday night. Passengers were forced to intervene after argument escalated into a full-blown fight. One man allegedly attacked another with a shoe and threw punches at the other. One passenger screamed that there was a baby nearby, while others were woken from their sleep .
The FA are prepared to give away what amounts to almost title sponsorship of the tournament to Emirates Airlines. The proposed £30million, three-year contract for an Emirates FA Cup is revealed by Sports Agenda. The figures range from £1,150 for winning the extra preliminary round through to the £1.8million either Aston Villa or Arsenal will receive for lifting the trophy on May 30. The FA Cup fund was very likely to be raided before the Emirates deal to fund the £30m-a-year priorities of Greg Dyke’s England Commission.
James Whitaker's brief reign as ECB's head of selectors looks set to end when the new director of cricket is announced. Yorkshire are unhappy with the Test squad that Whitaker and his panel picked for the current tour of the West Indies. Sam Allardyce's future as West Ham boss is in doubt at the same time as a letter regarding the end of his tenure at Blackburn Rovers does the rounds. Arsenal won last season's FA Cup competition, which will be rebranded the Emirates FA Cup.
England's top three are exceptional players but they are very one-paced. It is OK batting the way England did if they had got through to lunch on 60 without loss, but they will be exposed against better teams than West Indies, like Australia, if they crash to 34 for three in the first session as they did here. Ian Bell and Joe Root lifted England's run rate and got them out of a hole having fallen to 34-3. I was delighted that Ben Stokes batted so well on his return to the side .
Tottenham sold Gareth Bale to Real Madrid for a world-record £85million in 2013. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is planning a new transfer policy that centres on resale value. He is reportedly planning to buy young players priced between £10-15m with good resale potential. This strategy would set Tottenham back a decade to a time when they helped solve problems at Manchester United by trading top performers such as Michael Carrick and Dimitar Berbatov .
The House Judiciary Committee on Thursday overwhelmingly passed the latest version of a bill known as the USA Freedom Act by a bipartisan vote of 25 to 2. The measure seeks to codify President Barack Obama's proposal to end the NSA's collection of domestic calling records. It would allow the agency to request certain records held by the telephone companies under a court order in terrorism investigations. The authority to collect those records and other related surveillance provisions of the Patriot Act will expire June 1 unless Congress passes a law reauthorizing it. Similar legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Democrat Patrick Leahy and Republican Mike Lee. But Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is sponsoring his own bill to extend the PAT
All that’s unpleasant about male behaviour is ascribed to testosterone, yet as Joe Herbert explains, testosterone is at the heart of human life. It begins its influence in the womb as it helps to shape the distinctive characteristics of the male body. The blood of an adult woman before menopause actually contains about five times more testosterone than oestrogen.
Mark Vanhoenacker is a senior first officer with British Airways. He wants the reader to understand his passion for his job. He admires the 747 like a sculptor might a perfect human torso. He writes elegantly about his pilot’s eye view of the world .
Angelika Graswald, 35, of Poughkeepsie, New York, has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of her fiance Vincent Viafore, 46. The couple were kayaking on the Hudson River on April 19 when Viafore's kayak overturned, sending him into the frigid water. She called 911 telling the dispatcher she had fallen out of her own kayak. She was later picked up by a passing boat and treated for hypothermia, but Viafore has not been found . Last Monday, she asked friends on Facebook to keep praying for her partner and hoped for a miracle .
John Barnes and Jamie Redknapp rap on Sky's upcoming series of A League Of Their Own. The pair perform a rendition of The Sugarhill Gang classic Rapper's Delight for spoof sketch. The 51-year-old was joined halfway through his performance by former Liverpool team-mate. Barnes reached No 1 in the UK with England's 1990 World Cup song World in Motion by New Order.
Eden Hazard and Nathan Ake take on Loic Remy and Willian in Audi's football challenge. The Chelsea stars aim to fire balls into the boot of a car from close range in one challenge. In the final game, the players shoot from long range aiming to sink their footballs through the top of a convertible Audi. Hazard and Ake win 6-0 after the first two rounds of the challenge.
Robbie Keane's car karaoke video posted on Boy George & the Culture Club's Facebook page. The LA Galaxy striker's enthusiasm can't be faulted although his command of the lyrics leaves a bit to be desired. The video was apparently filmed during LA Galaxy's day off on Tuesday with Keane choosing a song that was released when he was just three years old.
Peter Schmeichel and Oliver Kahn star in Tipico's latest advert where they renew their rivalry. The pair were widely regarded as the two best goalkeepers of their generation. The duo square off in a top trump style competition of their honours and accolades. The gag is that the pair have so many 'cards' to play, they're still playing them 50 years later.
Thousands of commuters were stranded on trains for up to five hours after power failure at Clapham Junction. Some 1,200 people were evacuated from East Grinstead to Victoria train after it was stuck for four hours. 321 trains were delayed for a total of more than 600 hours, with 338 cancellations and 138 part cancellations. A planned strike by rail workers on Bank Holiday Monday in a dispute over sacking has been called off .
Anderson Silva met with Brazilian taekwondo officials and will compete for a spot in the 2016 Olympics team. The former UFC champion said he is 'trying to give back to the sport' in which he began his career. The 40-year-old Brazilian tested positive for two steroids in an out-of-competition test Jan. 9, and also failed a test after his UFC victory over Nick Diaz on Jan. 31.
Eugenie Bouchard was beaten 6-3, 6-1 by Lauren Davis in the second round at the Family Circle Cup in Charleston on Wednesday. Davis won nine of the final 11 games of the match and broke the Canadian top seed's serve twice in the final set to pull off the upset. The 21-year-old had lost her only career meeting with Davis, but was in control this time against the world No 7.
Zac Efron, 27, was pictured on the set of his latest film, Bad Grandpa, on Tuesday. FEMAIL thought about how many child stars have grown into stunning adults, and how many haven't. Ryan Gosling, Taylor Lautner, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ed Furlong and Macaulay Culkin all on list.
Nasa has released an image taken by the probe's Visual and Infrared Spectrometer (Virs) to reveal distinct features such as volcanic vents and fresh craters. The images have been overlain on a black and white mosaic from the Mercury Dual Imaging System (MDIS) This is an instrument with wide- and narrow-angle cameras that has been mapping the rugged landforms on Mercury’s surface. The spacecraft is expected to smash into the planet's surface on Thursday 30 April at 3:30pm Eastern Time (7.30pm GMT)
Scientists from the University of Connecticut warned that one in six animals are at risk of extinction, particularly in regions where shrinking habitats and barriers to migration compound the problem. The bleak study says animals are most at risk in South America, Australia, and New Zealand. If future temperatures increase by only two degrees compared to pre-industrial levels, the extinction risk would increase from 2.8 to 5.2%. But if global warming maintains its current trajectory and a 4.3 degree increase, that could increase to 16%, the study warns. In a separate study, scientists examined extinction rates in fossils over 23 million years. They found that the tropics and Antarctica are most likely to be at risk.
Instagram rolled out its latest update that lets users create and search for hashtags using emoji. But it appears not all emoji hashtags are created equal. When people try to search for the aubergine, or eggplant, emoji using a hashtag on the app, no posts appear. And it is believe to be because the emoji is commonly used to represent male genitalia . Instagram told MailOnline it is not commenting on the eggplant anomaly . But, given that the emoji could potentially be tagged onto images that contain nudity, it is likely the app is restricting its use under its community guidelines.
Fossils from an extinct pygmy sperm whale that died seven million years ago have shed new light on the evolution of modern day whales. The remains, which were discovered in Panama, indicate that the organ involved in sound generation and echolocation got smaller throughout the whale’s evolution. The fossil is known from the well-preserved skulls of two individuals which were unearthed at a sea cliff along the Caribbean coast of Panama. The find will help experts fill in gaps in the evolution of cetaceans.
Neuroscientists have succeeded in creating 'ghosts' in the laboratory by tricking the brains of test subjects into feeling an unexpected 'presence' in a room. The scientists say the experiment that what some people believe to be a ghostly presence is just a trick of the brain. Under normal circumstances the brain is able to form a unified self-perception, but lead researcher Olaf Blanke explained that when this malfunctions the brain creates a second representation of its body. Blindfolded and wearing ear-plugs, test subjects performed movements with their hand attached to a robotic device. Behind them, the robotic device reproduced their movements and touched them on the back. When conducted
Jimmy Anderson is on the brink of becoming England's leading wicket-taker in Tests. The 32-year-old is playing in his 100th Test match for England this week in Antigua. Anderson will be sorely missed when he does call it a day in July. England must be careful with him now they are in a run of 17 Tests in nine months .
Chelsea allowed the Premier League trophy to be displayed at Stamford Bridge for the BBC on the strict understanding that the big prize was not seen by members of the public. Jose Mourinho has warned players and fans to concentrate on first beating Crystal Palace on Sunday before celebrating. Yorkshire, bankrolled by Colin Graves, are allowing Sky cameras access to all areas for the season. Leicester Tigers are being provocative with their Rugby World Cup planning.
Ollie Devoto, Semesa Rokoduguni, Anthony Watson and Matt Banahan scored tries for Bath . Newcastle responded with a Sinoti Sinoti try but Anthony Watson's score on the stroke of half-time earned Bath a 19-13 lead at the interval . Bath are now six points behind Premiership leaders Northampton in the table and four above Saracens.
Bath face Newcastle at Kingston Park on Friday night in the Aviva Premiership . Sam Burgess has been selected in the back row for Bath's clash with Newcastle . The former rugby league star has struggled to make an impact in the midfield since converting to union. Bath lost 18-15 to Leinster in the European Champions Cup quarter-final on Saturday .
Bath fly half George Ford scored the only try of the game in the first-half . The England No 10's solo-try was the only score that the West Country outfit managed to register . Anthony Watson was sent to the sin-bin for 10 minutes for a reckless challenge on Rob Kearney . Ian Madigan kicked six penalties for Leinster . Bath lock Stuart Hooper scored his side's second try after a brilliant break from Ford .
Pupils were due to visit mosque in Exeter, Devon, as part of an RE trip to learn about different faiths. Pupils from Lostwithiel School in Cornwall due to travel 68 miles to visit city's cathedral and mosque. But 10 pulled out after parents expressed 'grave concerns' over 'violence and guns' One mother said she 'doesn't want to put her son at risk of being shot' .
Nancy Perry will no longer teach students at Dublin Middle School in Georgia and will retire at the end of the year, city schools superintendent Chuck Ledbetter announced on Tuesday. Perry is alleged to have told students that Obama is a Muslim and that any parent who support him couldn't be Christian, either. A 12-year-old boy in Perry's class brought the matter to the attention of his father, Jimmie Scott, who complained to the school. Scott said he immediately requested a parent-teacher conference to which Perry brought along her husband Bill, who sits on the county Board of Education. The pair showed him what he described as anti-Obama internet propaganda.
Perak Mufti Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria said a woman's right to say no was lost the moment her father handed her to her new husband. He said a wife can only refuse sex if she is menstruating, sick or just given birth. Claimed there is no such thing as rape in marriage and that it is 'made up' by Europeans. His religious edict and outrageous comments have horrified many in Malaysia and beyond.
The website, called How old do I look, allows people to analyse any image found on Bing, Microsoft's search engine, or upload their own. It even allows users to search for celebrities - and see what Microsoft thinks their real ages are. The site was able to accurately guess Kim Kardashian's age as 34, but thought 37-year-old Kanye West was actually 38.
Sarah Jewell, 25, was expecting to find a tax refund in her mailbox when she instead received a letter from the IRS informing her that she had 'died' The IRS told her to contact her local Social Security office in Sparta, Michigan. The staff told Jewell that someone had filed her Social Security number as deceased in November 2014. Jewell said the office implied she would be fine and that 'everything's taken care of' But fast-forward three months later and Jewell's number hasn't been reinstated. She also cannot renew her driver's license, has not received her tax refund and had one of her credit cards cancelled.
Laura Robson shared a picture on Instagram of her at a country music festival in Florida. The 21-year-old has not played since the 2014 Australian Open due to a left wrist injury. She is now said to be nearing a return and is targeting the French Open in May. Robson's last appearance was over a year ago in the first round of the Australian Open.
Hollywood-inspired experiment is taking place at a care home in Riverdale, New York. Residents are woken up each day with a video recording from a loved one to help ease confusion and agitation. The idea is borrowed from the 2004 Adam Sandler film 50 First Dates starring Drew Barrymore. Director Charlotte Dell said the film inspired her to think about how the idea could help residents .
James Corden posted a picture alongside Odell Beckham Jnr and David Beckham via Twitter. The comedian is currently filming late-night talk show Late Late in the States. Both Beckhams, who are of no relation, were pictured in America with the 36-year-old. David Beckham embarrassed his son Brooklyn on James Corden's Late Late Show last month.
Manny Pacquiao wrote and recorded Lalaban Ako Para Sa Filipino for his walk-out music when he fights Floyd Mayweather on May 2. US talk show host Jimmel Kimmel has performed it on his live show Jimmy Kimmel Live. Kimmel's appreciation of the song, an earnest work dedicated to Pacman's fellow Filipinos, appeared tongue in cheek. After Kimmel's effort sung in the Tagalog went viral Pacman took to Twitter to thank the comedian for singing his song.
Frank Lampard has scored seven goals in 32 appearances for Manchester City on loan this season. The 36-year-old will join up with parent club New York City in July after signing a two-year deal. Adrian Heath believes Lampard and Steven Gerrard are set for culture shocks when they move stateside. The former Everton and Manchester City boss believes they will find a much more level playing field in MLS.
Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson takes on Fabio Maldonado in Montreal on Saturday night. The former light-heavyweight champion returns to the UFC after two years with Bellator. Jackson had to first endure a protracted legal battle before he was permitted to feature at UFC 186 .
Pillars of Creation are one of the most iconic images ever to be captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Now, astronomers have produced the first complete three-dimensional view of these columns of interstellar gas and dust. The image, together with data collected by Nasa, suggests these structures only have three million years left before they fade away - a relatively short time in cosmic terms. The new study reports fresh evidence for two gestating stars in the left and middle pillars as well as a jet from a young star that had escaped attention until now.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin company has completed a successful spaceflight test in West Texas. The New Shepard vehicle rose to a height of 58 miles (94km) - four miles short of space - before landing. It was unmanned, but will ultimately take six people into space. The test took place from the company’s launch site in WestTexas. Called New Shepard, the vehicle consists of a main booster rocket and a six-seater capsule on top, standing 60ft (18 metres) tall. The booster failed to land successfully but the capsule landed without a hitch. Ultimately, the flights will enable six people to go to space.
Researchers from the University of Patras took thermal infrared photographs of 41 volunteers’ faces, before and after drinking four glasses of wine. They then used artificial neural networks to compare the sober and drunken images pixel-by-pixel. They found the temperature of the forehead and to a lesser extent, the nose, is the best indication of a person’s drunken state and built an algorithm to recognise intoxication with 90% accuracy. The algorithm worked even on faces that it hadn’t been trained on, and without comparing them to images of people when they were sober.
Stuart Broad has taken 63 wickets at 24 apiece in the last 14 Tests for England. The 28-year-old has seen his place in the side questioned, but he still produces with the ball. He has an ability to come up with that magic spell, one that changes the whole course of a match as we have seen him do in big Ashes Tests. Broad will face a barrage of short deliveries from the likes of Mitchell Johnson in the Ashes .
Leeds United lost 2-1 to Charlton in their Championship clash at The Valley on Saturday. Six players pulled out of the squad ahead of the game at short notice. Mirco Antenucci, Giuseppe Bellusci, Dario del Fabro, Marco Silvestri, Souleymane Doukara and Edgar Cani were among those to withdraw. Neil Redfearn described it as a 'freakish' set of events after the defeat .
Leeds United lost 2-1 to Charlton in their Championship clash at The Valley on Saturday. Six players withdrew from the squad on the eve of the game citing injuries. Steve Morison admits he has never seen anything like the current chaos at Elland Road. Former captain Trevor Cherry branded the players who withdrew a 'disgrace' and called for them to be sacked by the club.
Christina O'Gorman posed for her father, electrical engineer and photographer Mervyn O’Gorman, back in 1913. The ethereal images were taken on the beach at Lulworth Cove, Dorset, when Malcolm was 42. The strawberry-blonde teenager wore red, probably at the request of her father as the vibrant colour captured particularly well via the autochrome process. The images are on display at the National Media Museum in Bradford.
Lindsay Sandiford, 58, from Cheltenham, is on death row in Bali for smuggling cocaine. She was sentenced to death in 2005 for masterminding the so-called Bali Nine heroin smuggling plot. Australian pair Andrew Chan, 31, and Myuran Sukumaran, 33, were executed by firing squad. Sandifords said she 'feels like giving up' and 'just wants to get it over with' .
Mirco Antenucci, Giuseppe Bellusci, Dario del Fabro, Marco Silvestri, Souleymane Doukara and Edgar Cani all told Leeds head coach Neil Redfearn they were injured and could not travel to London. Five of the sextet were signed by banned president Massimo Cellino .
Hull City are keen on signing Leeds United midfielder Alex Mowatt this summer. The 20-year-old has impressed in the Championship this season scoring nine goals. Hull sent scout John Rudge to check on the midfielder during Monday's 4-3 defeat by Wolves. Steve Bruce is keen to bolster the amount of homegrown talent in his squad this summer .
The fire at Bradford City's Valley Parade claimed 56 victims and injured 265 on May 11, 1985. Author Martin Fletcher points the finger at the late Stafford Heginbotham, Bradford's chairman at the time and a businessman who had been linked to eight previous blazes. Fletcher's findings have been published in Fifty-Six – The Story of the Bradford Fire, which is being serialised in The Guardian.
Dundee United striker Nadir Ciftci celebrated a goal by blowing a kiss at opposition goalkeeper Scott Bain, but the Turkish midfielder was the one left blushing as his side lost away at rivals Dundee. The 23-year-old celebrated by trying to rile the Dundee No 1, but his actions came back to haunt him as The Dark Blues earned all three points thanks to further goals from Jake McPake and Paul Heffernan. Greg Stewart had given the hosts the lead after 14 minutes before Dundee equalised two minutes later .
Chad Hurst of Salt Lake City, Utah, says he pulled the young man aside after their flight from Denver, Colorado had landed on Sunday, and had a word with him about the foul language he had been using on the plane. The young man, who was carrying a skateboard, then sucker punched Hurst in the stomach. Hurst then calmly proceeded to grab the man by the shoulder, bring him to the ground, put his hands behind his back and get on top of him until police arrived on the scene. The man was charged with assault and public intoxication.
A high-level ministerial briefing obtained by Daily Mail Australia reveals an 'unprecedented' number of Australians could face the death penalty in China for drug smuggling. It comes as one of the few Australians known to be facing death row in China - Sydney man Peter Gardner - had his case pushed forward by six months. The revelation follows widespread public anger at Indonesia's executions of Australian nationals Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan despite the pleas of the Federal government. Chinese authorities have said that eleven Australians were apprehended on suspected drug smuggling charges in Guangzhou alone in 2014.
Sandstorms caused havoc in Saudi Arabia last week with a number of flights being cancelled and schools being forced to close. Strong winds are believed to have caused the disruption, which resulted in Dubai’s skyline almost disappearing and people suffering from respiratory problems. Sandstorms are a relatively common occurrence in this part of the world, but they are not generally this big.
Jennifer Saunders, who wrote and starred in the series, confirmed cast will begin filming in autumn. She revealed Joanna Lumley, who plays Patsy in the comedy, told her to 'do it before we die' The film will be based in London, with some scenes in the south of France, or in the Bahamas.
Fewer than one in three have heard of the UK’s biggest cause of food poisoning, report says. Research for trade magazine The Grocer found just 32 per cent of UK consumers heard of campylobacter germs. Many are unaware of key hygiene measures to protect themselves, the report says .
Aliesha Peterson, 22, from Alberta, Canada, first started exercising in August 2013, and by April 2015, she has lost nearly 20lbs and gained a six-pack. Her workouts include several sets of squats, bench presses, crunches, curls, and planks, and she works on her back every Wednesday. After about six months, Aliesha started changing her eating habits, too.
Transport for London (TFL) has revealed that the controversial posters are being removed. The posters feature a bikini-clad model called Renee Somerfield on the London Underground . The sight of the 24-year-old's toned figure has caused a stir among feminists and body image campaigners. A change.org petition calling for the adverts to be pulled has already attracted more than 50,000 signatures. The Advertising Standards Authority has also received more than 200 complaints. TFL confirmed that it was pulling the posters down because they had come to the end of the three-week advertising period.
The FA are understood to have secured a three-year contract with Emirates Airlines. The deal, due to be rubber-stamped by the FA board on Thursday, is believed to be worth at least £10million a year . The 144-year-old FA Cup is the oldest knockout football competition in the world .
Arsenal signed the biggest club sponsorship agreement in English football history in 2004 after signing a 15-year deal worth £100million with the Dubai-based international airline. Arsenal signed a new £150m deal with Emirates in December 2012, keeping the partnership together until the end of the 2018-19 season. The Emirates Cup is broadcast by BT Sport in the UK as well as in a number of countries across the globe, maximising coverage for the airline. Hamburg have been in partnership with Emirates since 2006 . The New York Cosmos joined the likes of Arsenal and Real Madrid by signing a deal with the fast-growing airline in 2013 .
Michael Bisping takes on CB Dollaway in Montreal on Saturday night. The middleweight is bidding to avoid losing successive fights for the first time in his career. He is open to fighting again in Glasgow this July, five years since he last fought in the UK. ‘For me it’s just another day in the office. This is what I love to do,' he said.
Andrei Arshavin and Anatoly Tymoshchuk's Zenit St Petersburg contracts expire at the end of the season. Zenit coach Andre Villas-Boas has said the club are not holding talks to extend their deals. The 33-year-old spent four years at Arsenal between 2009 and 2013, scoring 31 times in 143 matches. The former Chelsea and Tottenham manager said: 'The situation is developing so that their contracts run out' .
FC Tokyo president Naoki Ogane claims Chelsea have made an offer for Yoshinori Muto. Chelsea would look to loan Muto to partner club Vitesse Arnhem next season. The 22-year-old says he wants to join a club where he can 'play and develop' Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has admitted that he is aware of the Japan international.
Carl Frampton has been offered £1.5m to fight Scott Quigg in Manchester on July 18. The two super-bantamweight world champions have been in talks for more than a year. Quigg's promoter Eddie Hearn presented the cheque to Frampton's camp live on television . Hearn said Quigg has 'one and a half million reasons to fight me' .
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott should both play all three Tests against West Indies . The pair should not be dropped unless there is conclusive evidence they are in decline . Cook is mentally one of the strongest cricketers England have ever produced, an incredible fighter and an incredible bloke who has such a burning desire to prove people wrong. Trott has to tell himself to calm down, stay still and chill a bit at the crease .
Charlie Austin is yet to receive an international call-up despite scoring 17 Premier League goals for QPR this season. Critics will say it is because he now plays for a fashionable club. Austin has had an excellent year but England have goal-scorers who are in even better form. Harry Kane, Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck are ahead of Austin in Roy Hodgson's pecking order.
Chris Hardman, aka Lil Chris, was found hanged at his home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, on March 23. Coroner Peter Dean told inquest into his death that a friend found the 24-year-old's body. Mr Hardman's family said he had been fighting a long battle with depression. He shot to fame after appearing on Kiss frontman Gene Simmons' School of Rock show.
Amanda Holden, 44, is on the cover of the June issue of Good Housekeeping. The TV star talks about her traumatic childbirth experiences and her husband Chris Hughes. The mother-of-two has two daughters Alexa, nine, and three-year-old Hollie. Reveals that therapy saved her after she lost a stillborn baby and nearly died after having another.
Michelle Filkins, 44, of West Wareham has been charged with breaking and entering, larceny over $250, and malicious destruction of property. She was discovered at the Court Street property in Edgartown by owner Mark Conklin on April 17. Police are asking anyone who received items from the home - including a lamp and a painting - to return them.
Khloe Kardashian posted 'Pray for Baltimore' to Instagram on Monday night as protests turned to riots in Baltimore. While more than 400,000 followers liked it, the post - now deleted - also drew criticism. Some accused her of being unable to relate to those involved in the protests. Another group felt her prayers were misplaced and were instead needed elsewhere. Just 30 minutes after the initial post on Instagram and Twitter, she responded to the wave of criticism asking what was wrong with praying.
The 55-year-old newsman is refusing to go down 'without a fight' as he looks to return to NBC Nightly News. Comes after it was revealed that an internal inquiry found Williams's had lied in his reporting to make himself look good at least 11 times. He was suspended in February with no pay for six months after it emerged that he repeatedly told a false story about being aboard a military helicopter hit by an RPG over Iraq. NBC News has yet to make any decision's about the newsman's future.
Angel Di Maria has been linked with a move away from Manchester United. The 27-year-old has endured a mixed start to his United career on-and-off the pitch since joining last summer. Di Maria's latest tattoo stands out among others on his left arm. The former Real Madrid star also wears the No 7 shirt for Argentina too .
Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s 18th-century work Young Woman was replaced by a hand-painted replica. Replica was produced in China and ordered over the internet for £70. It has hung in among 270 Old Master paintings at Dulwich picture gallery since February 10. Only 10 per cent of the 3,000 people who visited during the experiment guessed correctly. But gallery's chief curator, Xavier Bray, said it was a 'fascinating experiment'
Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee won on his return to World Triathlon Series action in Cape Town. The 27-year-old had missed the first three events of the season due to an ankle injury. Brownlee led into transition at the end of the cycling stage but dropped off the leading group after being tripped due to contact with Javier Gomez during the run leg.
Jordan Spieth became the first man ever to reach 19 under par in the Masters on Sunday. The 21-year-old held a a four-shot lead heading into the final day of action and never looked back. Spieth finished joint-second, along with Jonas Blixt, to Bubba Watson at last year's tournament. He is the first American to win the Masters since Tiger Woods in 1997  .
Jimmy Anderson and Sir Ian Botham are the leading wicket-takers in England Test history. Botham was larger than life and in your face, had huge self-belief as a player and still has an aura about him now. Anderson, by contrast, would go unnoticed if he walked into a room. He shuns the limelight — unlike the angry youth we so often see on the field.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is among those in the running for manager of the year. Van Gaal has single-handedly raised the sinking ship back to the surface at Old Trafford. The Dutchman has taken United back to where they wanted to be - into the top four. The critics will probably say he hasn't won anything, but he deserves a better reception based on his career record alone.
Manchester City lost 4-4 to Manchester United in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday. It was the first time since losing 4-3 to United in 2009 that City have conceded four in the league. Manchester City have nine points fewer than they did at this stage last season. They don't go for the great players anymore, they're not in that market. Jesus Navas is not good enough to be a regular in the starting line-up at City .
Jamie Vardy put in a 10-out-of-10 performance at the weekend as he inspired Leicester to an unlikely victory. Vardy was being criticised two years ago at Leicester but now is a pivotal part of their team. credit must go to Nigel Pearson and his staff who supported Vardy through a tough time. Louis van Gaal should be crowned manager of the year. Manuel Pellegrini is punching above his weight at City... the club MUST think big or forever remain small .
Mauro Vilhete scored twice as Barnet beat Gateshead 2-0 in the Conference clash on Saturday. Barnet clinched promotion back to the Football League after a two-year absence . The win ensures Martin Allen's fourth spell in charge of the club would be his most successful. Bristol Rovers, Grimsby Town, Eastleigh and Forest Green Rovers were relegated .
Barnet beat Gateshead 2-0 to win the Conference title and return to the Football League. Mauro Vilhete scored a brace as Barnet claimed their first promotion in two years. Barnet manager Martin Allen will take his players to Benidorm on Wednesday to celebrate .
Diddy and Mark Wahlberg placed a bet of $250,000 on the Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao mega-fight. The rapper and producer originally suggested a $100,000 wager, before being raised by the actor. The pair agreed to the wager in front of a swimming pool ahead of the fight in Las Vegas. Adrien Broner has revealed he will be putting down $10,000 for a stoppage during the bout.
Hulk recently signed a new long-term deal at Zenit St Petersburg until the end of the 2018-19 season. The 28-year-old has netted 15 goals in 33 appearances for the Russian giants in all competitions at present. Zenit's previous deal, reportedly worth more than £5million a year, had been due to expire in summer 2017 .
Demetrious Johnson retained his UFC flyweight title with a win over Kyoji Horiguchi in Montreal. The American secured a submission victory over the Japanese in the latest UFC pay-per-view event. Johnson (22-2-1) simply took over in the second round, showing the wide range of skills that have earned him recognition as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters. Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson (36-11) earned his first UFC win since 2011, scoring a unanimous decision over Brazilian slugger Fabio Maldonado.
Monaco host Juventus in Champions League quarter-final second leg at Stade Louis II on Wednesday. The French club are bidding to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg in Turin last week. Dimitar Berbatov believes Monaco are within reach of the semi-final and should not have lost in Italy. The Bulgarian striker insists a place in the last four is within their reach.
Toni Duggan says free-scoring England will fear nobody at this summer's World Cup finals. The Manchester City striker is working hard to rediscover her best form ahead of the finals in Canada. England have never progressed beyond the quarter-finals in their three previous World Cup appearances but Duggan is convinced Mark Sampson's team can go further this time. The 23-year-old scored 10 times in a World Cup qualification campaign that saw England with a 100 per cent record .
Tottenham are tracking Dynamo Kiev forward Andriy Yarmolenko as they step up their summer transfer plans. Spurs have watched the 25-year-old extensively in recent weeks ahead of a summer swoop. Paris St-Germain are also watching the Ukrainian star but Spurs scouts have tracked him this season. Tottenham are also keen on Everton winger Kevin Mirallas .
Paris Saint-Germain are weighing up a £15million move for Dynamo Kiev winger Andriy Yarmolenko. The 25-year-old is represented by Mino Raiola who also looks after Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Romelu Lukaku, Mario Balotelli and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba. PSG have been warned off by Manchester United over Angel di Maria. The French giants are also interested in Juventus midfielder Pogba .
Tottenham Hotspur currently sit sixth in the Barclays Premier League, which is enough to qualify for the Europa League next season. Christian Eriksen says the benefits of qualifying outweigh the negatives of missing out. Spurs have been linked with Marseille's Florian Thauvin and Dynamo Kiev's Andriy Yarmolenko.
Alastair Cook has been working on a new, more open stance with former England batting coach Graham Gooch over the past few months. The picture below shows Cook playing against India at Lord's in 2007 with a near perfect stance. His front foot is slightly open but not too far past the line of leg stump. Compare that to the other picture from last week, in which hisFront foot is far too open. It means that he has a long way to go to get to off stump, and he doesn't have time to adjust to the delivery.
Tiger Woods finished in the top 20 for the first time since 2013 at the Masters. The former world No 1 was paired with Rory McIlroy for the final round at Augusta National. Woods finished six under par but was unable to challenge runaway winner Jordan Spieth. The American was advised to miss the Masters after a poor run of form in January and February. But he has shown signs of returning to form in recent weeks.
Tottenham have held further talks with Ligue 1 side Marseille over a possible deal for Florian Thauvin. The 22-year-old has been left out of the squad for this weekend's game with Metz. Marseille are already resigned to losing Andre Ayew and Andre-Pierre Gignac. Everton, Newcastle and Swansea have all shown an interest in Ayew .
Hugo Lloris is a target for Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain. Tottenham are determined to keep their No 1 at White Hart Lane and will demand £35million. The current world record transfer fee for a goalkeeper is the £32.6m Juventus paid Parma for Gianluigi Buffon in 2001. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is known to drive a hard bargain. United fear Levy will play hardball should they decide to pursue their interest.
Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers who drink organic milk may be putting child's health at risk. Scientists say it contains a third less iodine than normal milk - which could affect infant brain growth. UHT longlife milk also found to have similarly low levels of the mineral, academics found. Iodine is the main source of iodine in the British diet - providing 40 per cent of average daily intake.
Osman Yaya, 12, from Bennett Middle School in Salisbury, Maryland, moderated a town hall session with the president on Thursday. During an answer about writer's block, Obama started getting a little long-winded and Osman stepped in. Obama grinned and replied, 'Osman thinks I've been talking too long' 'No, I think you just…' Yahya hesitated.
Mazzy, who suffers from Spina Bifida, was on board a Southwest Airlines flight over the US when the entire airplane sang her happy birthday and moved her to tears earlier this month. Mom Brein Bjorson Marzano was flying with Mazzy and her other daughter Birkly from Tampa to Pittsburgh on their way home from vacation.
The 15-month-old girl arches her back and pushes out her belly while strutting around the room. The youngster pulls a cheeky face while her father also mimics the pregnant walk in the background. Teri O'Neil, 30, recorded the video when she was six months pregnant with her son Liam.
The Uber driver was filmed by passengers as he sang along to a radio broadcast while driving in Boston, America. At first the driver lets the radio play before he begins singing along to the Pavarotti song in perfect tune. The passenger filming then says: ‘Wow, that was brilliant. Thank you very much’.
Incident took place in Olani village, four kilometres from Manpur, in central India . The ward ran towards the leopard brandishing his stick to try and protect his fellow villagers. He managed to strike the big cat on the head twice before it retaliated. Astonished bystanders could be heard screaming as leopard stood at the feet of the ward . Despite being injured on the floor, the ward continued to fend off the animal.
Baron the German Shepherd was filmed using the toilet as he entered the bathroom and lifted up the toilet seat. He then climbs up balancing his paws on the raised seat cover as he holds himself up and hovers over the toilet while relieving himself. Once he's finished, the five-month-old pup politely puts the toilet seats down. Baron then he goes to the left side of the toilet, climbing up to flush before running out.
Liam Sandham, of Fleetwood, films his unsuspecting friend who looks at his phone while sitting in the passenger seat. The plasterer moves the magnifying glass over the top of his friend's hand and a beam of sunlight can be seen dancing on his knuckles. He then unleashes an explicit tirade on his friend, who can be heard laughing, as he cradles the burn with his other hand.
Bailey Murrill, of Denton in Texas, had been inexplicably paralyzed for 11 days. She had regained feeling and movement in her legs and was being cared for in hospital. Her favorite nurse came on shift and decided to surprise her by getting up out of her chair. The nurse screamed with joy and then burst into tears as she hugged and rocked her patient . The video was filmed by Bailey's mother Becky Murrill to capture the moment .
The video was created by the Make it Fair Project to highlight the disproportionate presence that men have in influential industries like Hollywood. 'We won't relent 'til it's 100 per cent,' the women sing in a tongue-in-cheek refrain that repeats throughout the PSA. 'Sadly', they say, 'only' 70 per cent of speaking roles in films are also given to men.
Children blindfolded and asked to pick out their mother from a group of six women just by touch and scent. The task was designed to understand the special bond between mother and child. The video was released to celebrate Australian and US Mother's Day on May 10. It has so far been viewed 2.8 million times and has attracted attention of celebrities.
The video was uploaded to YouTube last week by Raymond Yeung, who claims it was captured in the Shenzhen Reservoir in China's Sand Bay. The clawed creature - which some say is a rare bear - can be seen aggressively biting through the cage with a visibly bleeding mouth before ripping the metal wire apart with its limbs. The clip has sparked heated debates on Chinese social media site WeiBo, with some users claiming it depicts a 'water monster' from Chinese folklore. Others claim it is a Malaysian sun bear suffering from alopecia, a disease which causes baldness.
Harley Jolly, Tyson Barr and Nic Roy videoed themselves descending Dunedin’s Baldwin Street on three-wheeled vehicles known as 'slide trikes' Baldwin Street is 350 metres (1,150 ft) long and is officially recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's steepest with a 35 per cent gradient.
Shibu Inu and husky dogs were filmed conversing at an American Kennel Club centre. The two dogs are held in the air by their respective handlers and one of the dogs makes a high-pitched whining sound. The pup then begins vocalising with a yappy bark before the husky – leaning back in its handler’s arm – whines. People standing by laugh and put their hands to their mouths as a staff member turns to address and pacify the dog.
Tanguy Pepiot, a steeplechase runner for the University of Oregon, had a clear lead on his rival Meron Simon. But Pepiot slowed down to celebrate his win and got overtaken by his rival. The gesture seemed to sap some of his momentum, opening the way for Simon to speed past. Simon's time, 8:57.86, exceeded his personal record by around 15 seconds.
Carol Bennett-Chevereau from Quebec, Canada, filmed her pet moggy getting up to mischievous as he investigated a row of empty suitcases. But footage shows his adventuring took a turn for the worse with him plunging headfirst into one bag and struggling to get free. Luckily, the puss still has eight lives left to spare...
The footage was captured at a birthday party in China's Sichuan Province. The woman holds two people on a plank of wood and starts lifting them up and down with her legs. She holds the people for quite some time before the plank is removed and she is able to have a rest.
Sam the German Shepherd was filmed at home in Pennsylvania as he struggled to keep his eyes open while lying on the couch. Footage shows his head slowly dipping down before he suddenly wakes up and refocuses his energy on the screen. He keeps repeating the same action before finally giving up and pulling a big yawn.
Baron the German Shepard was filmed as he helped get the dishes done at home in California. Footage shows the pup reaching up and grabbing rinsed goods between his teeth from the sink. To date the clip of Baron dishwashing has been watched more than 27,000 times. Baron was professionally trained at the Hill Country K9 school.
Snowboarder in Japan is decked out in purple holding a matching selfie stick at arm’s length. Recording himself from behind, the man begins his descent of the mountain. But as he adjusts the camera, he is oblivious to the chairlift swinging into view behind. The empty chairlift appears out of nowhere and clatters the snowboarder over the head. And the final indignity sees him fall to the ground while still filming himself.
Saskia, 17, aced the 'Arsenal exam' given by her boyfriend with a score of 43.5 out of 50 or 87 per cent. Her boyfriend, who didn’t want to be identified, gave her an A on the exam. 'Well done, Saskia. As a result, I will not be dumping you [lucky you],’ he wrote in red pen on the cover of the test along with some feedback.
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil took to Instagram to show off his new Apple Watch on Thursday. The 26-year-old compared his gadget to former TV character Michael Knight from the hit action show Knight Rider. Ozil is expected to start for Arsene Wenger's side at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The midfielder has scored four goals in 25 matches for Arsenal in all competitions this season .
UFC light-heavyweight Jon Jones is currently wanted as a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run accident. The 27-year-old is facing a misdemeanour charge related to an accident involving a pregnant woman. The pregnant woman was sent to hospital with ‘non life-threatening injuries’ following a collision with another vehicle, according to Albuquerque PD spokesman Simon Drobik. If Jones is found to have caused the accident, he would be liable for damages to the vehicles involved and medical costs of the 20-something woman.
Michael Bisping beat CB Dollaway on points on Saturday night in Montreal. The middleweight was in action for the first time since losing to Luke Rockhold last year. The Manchester middleweight said he was disappointed not to have enjoyed an early night. 'My ego is a little bruised that I didn't get a finish and didn't put on my best performance but Im happy with the win,' he said.
Chris Smalling has signed a three-year contract extension at Manchester United. The 25-year-old centre-back had been linked with a move to Arsenal earlier in the season. The England international has made 147 appearances for United and won two Premier League titles. Smalling was due to be out of contract next summer but has now committed himself to United until 2019 .
Pele and Franz Beckenbauer played for New York Cosmos together in the 1970s. The pair turned the Empire State Building green on Friday ahead of the start of the new season. The top of the iconic building in New York has turned green for the weekend to celebrate start of Cosmos' North American Soccer League season. Pele, now 74, was asked whether he'd prefer Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. The Brazilian legend chose Messi, saying he is 'more forward' than Ronaldo.
Hashim Amla has signed a short-term contract to play five matches for Derbyshire. The 31-year-old will play three NatWest T20 Blast and two LV= County Championship matches. The South Africa Test captain will replace Martin Guptill, who has been called up to the New Zealand squad for the Test series against England .
Allan Donald has confirmed he is to step down as South Africa bowling coach. The 48-year-old former Test paceman has served his country as part of the coaching team since 2011. Donald said: 'I have had some time to reflect after the World Cup and have come to the conclusion that the time is right to move on' .
Researchers at the University of Washington studied the telerobot Raven II. They found that robots designed for surgery could be 'easily' hacked in to. This is because they are operated over public networks which allowed the researchers to access them and stop them working. This included changing the commands sent by an operator to the robot, modifying signals or hijacking - completely taking over - the robot. And they were also able to ‘easily stop the robot from ever being properly reset, thus effectively making a surgical procedure impossible’. While this experiment was performed in a controlled environment and not on the operating table, the researchers said more stringent security measures are needed.
Randy Boehning, a 52-year-old Republican from Fargo, North Dakota, has a long record of voting against pro-gay rights laws. On Monday, he was outed for using gay hook-up app Grindr and sent a photo of his penis to a gay man in Bismarck. The man, Dustin Smith, 21, recognized him as a fellow lawmaker and took his story to the local press . The public official claims his private life was revealed as part of a smear campaign by a rival.
Jia Jiang spent 100 days deliberately seeking out situations in which he was likely to be rejected, film them and put them up on his blog. The Chinese-born author's message is sound: rejection is only someone else’s opinion, and it may not be the right one .
Mo Farah will race over 1500 metres at the Sainsbury's Birmingham Grand Prix in June. The double Olympic champion will step down in distance for the Diamond League event on June 7. The 32-year-old is looking to hone his finishing speed ahead of the World Championships in Beijing in August. He will join Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford at the Anniversary Games.
Thierry Henry believes Arsenal need to sign four new players this summer if they are to challenge for the Premier League title next season. Petr Cech looks set to leave Chelsea after losing his No 1 spot to Thibaut Courtois. Arsenal have been keeping track of Aleksandar Dragovic but the Austrian is a target for Inter Milan. Arsenal scouts have watched 22-year-old Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin for the past three years. Aymen Abdennour has not long extended his Monaco deal until 2019 but would like to join Arsenal.
Sarah Weatherill, 31, was so addicted to Red Bull she drank 24 cans a day leaving her lethargic, depressed, suffering heart palpitations and constantly anxious. She was told if she cut down too quickly she could suffer a seizure as her body was so used to the caffeine. The law student spent a staggering £5,460 every year on the popular energy drink since 2009. She finally decided to do something about the problem after she realised the constant need for the Red Bull was severely damaging her health. She claims she was cured of her addiction in one 50-minute hypnotherapy session.
John Warden, 52, has been living in his $200 vehicle for years after his apartment burned down and he was left homeless. Bud Dodson, 57, is a maintenance man who looks after the parking lot in exchange for a semi-permanent spot in the SoDo area of Seattle, Washington.
Suge Knight was refused an appeal to have his bail reduced from $10 million to $5 million as he awaits trial for murder and attempted murder. The 48-year-old has been plagued by medical ailments since being charged with murder in January. His attorney Matthew Fletcher said he believes Floyd Mayweather will bail the rap mogul out when he wins his next fight on Saturday.
Judge Ronald Coen ruled Thursday that there was enough evidence for Knight, 49, to stand trial on charges he killed Terry Carter and attempted to kill Cle 'Bone' Sloan during a parking lot confrontation in late January. The images were released along with a number of key pieces of evidence as the court was shown footage of the deadly incident in Compton on January 18 for the first time. Knight has pleaded not guilty to murder, attempted murder and hit-and-run charges.
Benik Afobe scored the winner in the 25th minute as Wolves beat Wigan 1-0 at the DW Stadium. James McClean was sent off in injury-time for a second bookable offence . The Latics are now on the verge of relegation after a poor season. Wigan must hope Rotherham fail against Reading on Tuesday and Leeds United beat Leeds on the last day.
Martyn Waghorn was one of three players sent off in the fiesty clash at The Den. Jimmy Abdou came on to break the deadlock with a rare goal for Millwall in the 75th minute. Magaye Gueye added a second in stoppage time to make it 3-1 to the hosts. The win keeps the Championship relegation battle alive in south London .
Petra Wetzel, 40, is a divorcee who lives in Glasgow with her son, Noah, nine. She set up her own business, the WEST brewery, in 2006. WEST Brewing Company opened in March 2006, just eight months after Noah was born. Petra’s flagship beer, St Mungo lager, is stocked in 100 branches of Waitrose in the UK as well as in branches of Tesco.
Cui Hongfang, 73, died in front of horrified family members and holidaymakers after she was knocked over by the 38-year-old Canadian woman. The victim’s husband said the tourist was rushing down a steep set of steps on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall when she bumped into his wife. The two sides have agreed on a compensation amount of 600,000 yuan (approximately £63,000 or USD$96,000), to be delivered in 15 days.
The new 2.0 TFSI S line Quattro is fun to drive with lively acceleration that takes it from rest to 62 mph in just 6.1 seconds. The interior of a manual version of the Audi soft-top can be seen here. Price as driven: £54,180. The new Audi TT Roadster has a top speed of 62mph and can reach 62mph in under six seconds.
Albuquerque police were seeking an arrest warrant for UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones on Monday. They said he would likely face a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident since the woman broke her arm in the crash. Jones handed himself in later the same day, withTMZ reporting he was being held at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center.
Michael Essien's Range Rover Vogue stolen from outside his home in Cobham, Surrey. The 4x4 was stolen in an early morning raid in the early hours of Tuesday, 7 April. Two other vehicles, a Mercedes and a BMW, were stolen from a neighbour on the same day. The 32-year-old left Chelsea for AC Milan in January 2014 after eight seasons at Stamford Bridge.
AP McCoy will race at Sandown on Saturday for the last time before he retires after a successful career. McCoy will host a party at home on Sunday for family, friends and his closest racing colleagues. He will then travel to the Punchestown festival with JP McManus, as a spectator. McCoy has 4,357 winning memories to his name, compared to Eddie Arcaro's 4,779.
Javier Hernandez has scored three goals in his last two games for Real Madrid. The 26-year-old has one year left on his Manchester United loan deal . Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday that Real will evaluate Hernandez's situation at the end of the season. The Spanish club have 48 hours to make a decision on the striker's future .
Javier Hernandez is on a season-long loan from Manchester United to Real Madrid. The striker has scored four goals in four games for the Spanish giants. Ancelotti is willing to make a final decision on Hernandez once the season is over. 'The future of Chicharito will be evaluated at the end of the season,' he said .
Michael and Rosalia Juskin had a 'history of domestic issues,' according to Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli. A motive for the apparent murder-suicide on Sunday night had not yet been determined. A relative, who was not inside the home at the time of the killings, discovered the bodies Monday morning and called police . Neighbors were visibly upset as they gathered in front of the Juskins' home .
Blaine Boudreaux has been charged with intoxication manslaughter, intoxicated assault and failure to stop and render aid involving death in connection to at least three separate DUI collisions that took place within three hours in Houston. The 34-year-old, who also has an extensive DUI record in his native Louisiana, was allegedly drunk when he ran a red light on Lockwood Drive at around 6.3opm and slammed his Dodge pickup truck into a Honda Civic. Joshua Medrano, 6, who was a passenger in the sedan, was fatally injured. His mother, Cynthia, was hospitalized with a punctured lung and broken bones. Several hours earlier, according to police, the man struck and killed
Cournswood House is in ten acres of secluded woodlands in the picturesque village of North Dean, Buckinghamshire. It is the former home of Naval cryptographer Dillwyn Knox, who bought it in 1921 and lived there until his death in 1943. The current owner, Sharon Constancon, is related to the Leon family who once owned Bletchley Park.
Mel Greig has written an open letter to the media, warning of the harmful consequences of always seeking for a new angle on world events. The former 2Day FM co-host shot to notoriety in 2012 after a prank call during the Duchess of Cambridge's first pregnancy resulted in the death of the nurse who took the call. Jacintha Saldana committed suicide two days after taking the prank call and blamed the radio hosts. Greig asks why the media continues to seek fresh angles for stories after seeing the consequences of her mistake, and asks various media outlets to learn from the tragedy. The 33-year-old said that while she thought the media industry was 'wonderful', she
The codpieces used in the hit BBC drama Wolf Hall were too small and should have been double the size, according to an expert. This is one of a number of inaccuracy spotted in the big budget adaptation of Hilary Mantel's books. It is said to have been done so as not to offend and baffle the shows American audience. Mark Rylance, who played Thomas Cromwell, blamed there diminutive size on a 'directive' from producers.
Former super middleweight champion Nigel Benn takes on Ricky Hatton at his Manchester gym. Ilford-born Benn landed a series of punches, including one that saw Hatton's glove fly off. The 51-year-old was put through his paces by the Hitman at his gym. Hatton is now a boxing trainer and could train Benn's son Conor at the 2016 Olympics.
Micah Richards' contract at Manchester City expires at the end of the season. The defender is currently on loan at Serie A side Fiorentina after being frozen out at City. The 26-year-old will be a free agent this summer after leaving the Etihad Stadium. Aston Villa, Southampton, Everton and West Ham are all interested in signing him. Richards wants to return to the Premier League ahead of next season .
Andy Carroll is currently in Dubai with his pregnant fiancee Billi Mucklow as he continues his recovery. The West Ham striker had surgery after injuring his medial knee ligament against Southampton in February. The 26-year-old will not have a break over the summer and will instead be working hard at the club's Chadwell Heath training ground .
Nicholas Tooth, 25, was playing for the Quirindi Lions against the Narrabri Blue Boars in mid-north NSW on Saturday. He collapsed after hitting his head on an opponent's shoulder during a tackle. The young man was airlifted to Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition but died late on Sunday. Tributes have poured in for the young man, who has been remembered as a 'great bloke' by friends .
Dramatic scenes were witnessed by researcher Brent Stapelkamp in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. The lioness had been chasing the giraffe, which can grow to six metres tall, with its pride. But the other lionesses were distracted by a passing warthog and chose to chase the easier prey instead. Brent said: 'A giraffe's kick can easily kill a lion so we were desperate that her pride come to help'
Martin Odegaard joined Real Madrid for £2.3million in January signing a long-term £40,000-a-week contract. The 16-year-old was dropped from the Castilla side earlier this month after a dramatic downturn in results since his arrival. Zinedine Zidane's side face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday .
Paige VanZant beat Felice Herrig by lop-sided scores of 30-26, 30- 26 and 30-27. The 21-year-old was never in trouble as she dominated Herrig in New Jersey. The strawweight is one of the few UFC athletes to be awarded an individual contract with Reebok . She is hot on the heels of Ronda Rousey and could be the UFC's next superstar .
Paige VanZant takes on Felice Herrig in New Jersey on Saturday night . The strawweight fight will be Vanzant's second under the UFC banner. The 21-year-old made her debut in 2012, stopping Kailin Curran in the third round . Herrig believes she is a better striker and grappler than her opponent . She also believes she has a better submission skill set and is stronger and more athletic .
Jose Mourinho has come under fire for Chelsea's lack of possession during 1-0 win over Man United. The Portuguese has learned a lot from his mistakes of last season. Chelsea won the game, and they did it in typical Mourinho fashion - by not wanting possession of the football. Chelsea have had some wonderful moments this season, but don't judge them on the Premier League run-in alone .
David Raven scored the winner for Inverness Caledonian Thistle against Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday. Celtic wrote to the SFA after they were denied a penalty in the game. Celtic are like the brat of a child, over-indulged by parents, and scoffing too many sweets and not sharing any with the other kids because of some superiority complex. Celtic think they are so gigantic they have a divine right to get to the final.
Louis van Gaal is starting to assert himself at Manchester United after a stuttering start. The Dutchman will not be judged on his ability to repair the damage done by David Moyes. Van Gaal's record will need to stand comparison with that of Sir Alex Ferguson's. United need a quality right back - Nathaniel Clyne has been linked and the Southampton man would be perfect. Luke Shaw has the potential to be an all-time great at United and needs to stay fit. Mats Hummels is a winner and a leader - perfect for United .
Teana Walsh, an assistant prosecutor in Detroit, Michigan, posted the comment on Facebook. She said she saw protesters throwing rocks at police and decided they should be shot. 'I don't care what causes the protestors to turn violent...what the "they did it because" reason is... no way is this acceptable. Flipping disgusting,' she said. At least 15 people 'liked' the post, which she later deleted.
Chevrolet confirmed to Daily Mail Online that the Chevrolet Express Police Transport Van does not have a bolt sticking out from the back door of the vehicle. A spokesman said that law enforcement agencies are known to customise their own vehicles and that the Baltimore Police Department may have done so to their fleet. The development raises a number of questions about the official account put out by the force which emerged today in a report of its internal investigation into Freddie Gray's death .
Georgia Davis, 22, who weighs 55 stone, had to be lifted out of her home in Aberdare, south Wales, by a crane so emergency services could take her to hospital. The seven-hour operation involved two cranes, seven police cars, two fire engines and 11 medics. She is 5ft 6in tall but exists on a 13,000-calorie-a-day binge of takeaways and junk food.
Labourer Noeleen Foster captured the X-rated cloud above Zuccoli, 25km southeast of Darwin. The mother of-four said she couldn't believe her eyes when she spotted the phallic cloud. The Palmerston resident said she loves the clouds and often photographs them, but she's never come across one shaped like this.
A photo taken by photographer Patrick Semansky captures the moment one police officer threw a rock back at protesters while his fellow cops looked on. Fifteen police officers were injured Monday - two seriously - in the clashes with angry mobs rioting over the death of Freddie Gray. Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has promised that the rioters will be held accountable for the damage they have caused .
Some of the more comical adverts that graced newspapers and magazines in the latter half of the 20th century. The men in the ads have something of the Don Draper from hit series Mad Men about them . With wide collars, precision-cut suits and intense expressions, the men in these ads have a decade added on. The fashions are perfectly preserved and the men generally seem to be sporting thick moustaches.
The 31-year-old musician was filmed wearing hip hop-style clothing as he stands in front of missile launchers and burning buildings in the conflict-ravaged city of Benghazi. Libya's second largest city was seized by the hardline Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia in July last year. Volcano's video begins by showing him making a phone call in a quiet backstreet but soon cuts to amateur footage of explosions and shots of the rapper performing. Rapping in Arabic, Volcano is pictured holding a large assault rifle and surrounded by armed fighters.
NSW Communities Minister Brad Hazzard said it was a 'very likely possibility' the plan would be implemented in the near future. He said the annual bill for repairs and maintenance on taxpayer-funded housing had hit $12 million. The Minister said it would most likely be a one month bond, paid off over six months to a year. He added public housing tenants were already liable for damage but 'don't have the money'
Philip Lyle Hansen, 56, has pleaded not guilty to 11 charges, including unlawful sexual connection and wounding with intent to injure four women between 1988 and 2011. A Wellington District Court jury continued hearing evidence from a woman, 47, who was in a relationship with Hansen during the 1990s. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told the court she never consented to Hansen pulling out her teeth but was too 'afraid' to say anything. Hansen's lawyer said the woman had not objected to Hansen extracting her teeth with pliers.
Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang has been linked with a move to the Premier League. The 23-year-old has made 84 appearances for the Serie A side since arriving in 2010. Obiang started out at Atletico Madrid's youth set-up before joining Sampdoria. The Spaniard has been capped at youth level by Spain, but is yet to feature at senior level. Stoke City chief executive Tony Scholes was understood to be in the stands at the game on Wednesday .
Peter Costello has slammed the Abbott government's approach to taxation as a 'morbid joke' The former Liberal treasurer slammed the government's tax discussion paper calling for a 'lower, simpler, fairer' system in an opinion piece in the Daily Telegraph. He also slams Labor and the Greens, saying using the tax system to re-distribute income would trap Australians in poverty. Treasurer Joe Hockey was not impressed with the Costello critique, lamenting that his Liberal predecessor had more tax revenue to use during the Howard government years.
Marlon Samuels scored 103 against England in the second Test in Antigua. The West Indies batsman grafted his way to 103 in a demanding Test match. The mental side of Test cricket is unparalleled, says the former England batsman. West Indies are losing players to the easier option of the Indian Premier League .
Toya Graham, a single mother-of-six, was caught on camera whacking her 16-year-old son Michael, pulling off his ski mask and chasing him down the street as rioters clashed with police, looted stores and burned down buildings and cars. The riots broke out following the death of Freddie Gray earlier this month who died of a spinal cord injury after being taken into custody by Baltimore police. Graham said: 'I don't feel like a hero. My intention was to get my son and have him be safe' .
Iranian patrol vessels fired warning shots across the bridge of the Marshall Islands-flagged cargo vessel the Maersk Tigris Tuesday morning and seized it for trespassing. Four days earlier, four Iranian patrol boats with the country's elite Revolutionary Guards 'harassed' a US-flagging merchant ship. The two incidents have raised concerns about the security of shipping lanes in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon spokesman Colonel Steven Warren said.
Indonesian president Joko Widodo ignored reassurances from his chief political rival Prabowo Subianto that he would support a decision to grant clemency to Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. The former army general twice privately assured Mr Joko there would be no political consequences if the Bali Nine ringleaders and others on death row were reprieved. Mr Prasetyo declared it was necessary to fight drug crime in the country, as he dismissed Australia's withdrawal of its ambassador as a 'momentary reaction' The Indonesian attorney-general said that 'all the shots were done perfectly' at the execution.
Floyd Mayweather dismissed Conor McGregor's recent comments about being able to 'kill' Manny Pacquiao in 30 seconds. The undefeated champion said the UFC star is just trying to gain some publicity. Mayweather is preparing for his $300million fight with Manny Pacqiao on July 11. McGregor's most recent Instagram post is of his BMW 640i M Sport convertible .
Tesla founder Elon Musk has unveiled a $3,000 (£1,980) battery that can run an entire home for eight hours. The Powerwall is three feet wide and four feet tall, weighs 220lbs, and can be installed on an outside or inside wall. The 'daily use' version has a capacity of 7 kilowatt-hours, which is around a quarter of a home's daily usage. The device could be in homes by the end of summer and will be able to store electricity at night when it is cheaper. It can be used as back up power in the case of an emergency, or be used to hold power from renewable energy sources.
Earth's continents are slowly moving together, and in 50 to 200 million years they are expected to form a new supercontinent called Amasia. In 2012 a study suggested this may be centered on the North Pole. Using new techniques, researchers can now start examining the changes like never before. They can compare them to the ancient supercontinents Rodinia and Pangaea, which formed one billion and 300 million years ago respectively.
Researchers studied stone tools used by people in the Early Ahmarian culture and the Protoaurignacian culture, living in south and west Europe and west Asia around 40,000 years ago. They found the human tools were no more effective than Neanderthal-created tools of the same era. Discovery means we may need to rethink the reasons humans survived Neanderthals - and that we may not have behaved as differently as we thought.
James Houlder fell ill while on holiday at the Sonesta Beach Resort in Sharm El Sheikh last summer. He and his partner Vicki Hood say they became violently ill with sickness and diarrhoea. James, 30, has since developed Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a digestive complaint. Vicki, 22, claims she too has been plagued by sickness including a kidney infection. Mr Houlder has instructed law firm Slater and Gordon to launch a civil case against First Choice.
Manchester United scouts checked on Porto striker Jackson Martinez last week. The 28-year-old wants to leave Portugal this summer and his club will listen to offers of around £30million. The Colombia international came close to joining AC Milan in January but the club failed to agree a fee. United are looking to add two strikers this summer with Burnley's Danny Ings and Aston Villa's Christian Benteke being discussed.
England Women's Under 19s beat Northern Ireland 9-1 to keep Euro qualification hopes alive. Manchester City's Natasha Flint bagged a hat-trick as Young Lions squad came from goal down to win. Defeat to Norway could prove costly as England can now only make it to this summer's finals in Israel as best-placed runners up.
Alastair Cook's innings into day three in Grenada was spot on, particularly the first hour of it. The England captain left the ball outside off stump and made the bowlers come to him, but drove when the option arose. Cook's problem has been opponents stopping him scoring in areas where he has always been prolific. The key for him is not to play the drive too early, when the ball is moving around and his balance at the crease is not quite right .
Twiggy, 65, models summer collection for high street store. Has taken inspiration from 70s trends seen on the catwalks this season. Says she has never had cosmetic surgery but hasn't ruled it out. Admits she is 'totally against Botox as she doesn't want botulism in her body .
Versace designer Donatella Versace, 59, is set to appear in a new ad campaign not for her own brand, but for rival design house Givenchy. Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci, 40, revealed the surprising pick for his fall-winter campaign on Instagram yesterday, posting a black and white photo of himself and DonatellA.
Former two-weight world champion David Haye was stopped at Dubai International Airport. The 34-year-old was accused of fraud over a £341,000 cheque which bounced, it has been reported. The cheque, worth 1.8million Emirati Dirham, was intended as a final payment on a newly-built property. Haye has not fought since he defeated Dereck Chisora in July 2012 . He has been unable to leave the United Arab Emirates due to his extended stay in Dubai. He was forced to miss a mixed martial arts event in Birmingham at the weekend.
Chris Ramsey is the only black manager in the Premier League. The Queens Park Rangers boss believes that covert racism still exists in football boardrooms. Ramsey believes that the implementing of a Rooney Rule could help raise awareness of the 'covert' issue. QPR travel to face West Bromwich Albion on Saturday in their Premier League clash.
Former Ole Miss star Marshall Henderson was mocked for his alleged drug use by Erin Andrews on Twitter two years ago. But he has had the last laugh, after he jumped on revelations the TV reporter's boyfriend, Los Angeles Kings player Jarret Stoll, was busted in Las Vegas last week. Stoll was accused of tying to smuggle cocaine and MDMA, or 'molly', into the MGM Grand hotel. Andrews responded to the news then by saying: 'He mocking anyone now?' She was referencing his reputation of being a hothead and badmouthing other players. Henderson responded: 'ima save that and you will be the first person ill mock'
Raheem Sterling recently snubbed a new £100,000-a-week contract offer from Liverpool. The 20-year-old was pictured smoking a shisha pipe in a picture published in the Sunday Mirror. One single shisha session is equal to smoking around 200 cigarettes, according to the British Heart Foundation. Jack Wilshere became embroiled in his third smoking controversy in 15 months after a picture emerged of the Arsenal midfielder holding aShisha pipe at a nightclub in February.
The serpent like specimen was found by a local man at the entrance of the Otago Harbour, in Dunedin on Thursday. Samples of the bizaree creature were sent to see Otago Museum for testing. The deep sea creatures are known to swim vertically as well as eating sections of their own tail. The frightening appearance of the fish has led to some people mistaking them for mythical sea-serpents.
Sainsbury's chief executive Mike Coupe, 53, was convicted of embezzlement last September. Former business partner Amr el-Nasharty accused him of trying to seize money from him. Coupe is believed to have travelled to Egypt last Sunday to appeal the conviction. The crime relates to Sainbury's disastrous venture into Egypt in 1999. The company invested nearly £100million opening more than 100 stores across the country. But by 2001, the business made an overall loss of almost £35million. This was due in part to being placed on a religious boycott list over alleged links with Israel.
Joe Root showed plenty of grit, as well as talent, in yet another big innings for England. The young batsman has been superb in his middle-order role, and should not be moved up the batting card. The only problem in seeing him as a future England captain is that do we want to put our best player in charge when his runs are so important? Look at Alastair Cook and just about every England captain in history .
Russian man was filming a documentary in snow-covered mountains when he was injured. He was struck by a falling icicle which caused a blood clot and a swelling in his leg. He decided to perform a procedure to remove the blood clot himself, rubbing snow on his leg as an anaesthetic. He used items in his first aid kit which included a gas lamp, a scalpel, surgical string, a needle holder and a curved needle as well as a hydrogen peroxide antiseptic.
Anders Lindegaard and Misse Beqiri have been dating since 2012 and have a son together. The Danish goalkeeper has struggled for minutes at Manchester United since arriving in 2010. The 31-year-old has made just 19 league appearances and has been restricted to cup matches during his time at Old Trafford . The Denmark international has been told he can leave United in January .
David Howman, director general of WADA, said this week that he is disappointed Armstrong had not apologised for costly and time-consuming lawsuits before the former cycling champion admitted using performance-enhancing drugs. Armstrong initially declined comment on Howman's remark but then revealed his attempt to meet him in 2013. Armstrong said he doesn't know if he would have apologised to Howman had they met in 2013, but it would have been a chance to do it in person.
Former head of international cycling Hein Verbruggen says he will fight any attempt to remove him as honorary president of the UCI after being criticised by the inquiry into the Lance Armstrong doping scandal. The Independent Commission for Reform in Cycling's (CIRC) report concluded that theUCI had colluded with Armstrong to cover up allegations the seven-times Tour de France winner had doped . He has now written to all UCI board members saying he has put the 'scandalously biased' report - which he also calls a 'character assassination' - into the hands of lawyers .
Mesut Ozil has been sublime in recent weeks but he didn't do enough against Chelsea on Sunday. He didn't stand out and didn't impact the game enough to change the result. Cesc Fabregas, who left the Emirates pitch with Ozil's shirt, would have been better than the German for Arsenal. When Thierry Henry says Arsenal need a new spine of their team, it's time to start listening. Ozil could go down the same route as Juan Sebastian Veron and Andriy Shevchenko.
Rickie Lambert has scarcely been given a chance since joining Liverpool despite their striking problems. Brendan Rodgers' decision to ignore Lambert, in favour of Mario Balotelli, is completely illogical. The England striker played 90 minutes 20 times last season, made 31 starts, and unlike any Liverpool player in the scoring charts this season, easily got into double figures. In terms of Premier League minutes on the pitch Lambert has played the equivalent of roughly six-and-a-half games this season.
Manchester United lost 3-0 to Everton in their Premier League clash at Goodison Park on Sunday. Louis van Gaal needs some big signings in the summer to turn United into title contenders. Borussia Dortmund's midfield pair Ilkay Gundogan and Sven Bender fit the bill. Henrikh Mkhitaryan is a more positive version of Juan Mata, who gave the ball away too often.
Patrick Vieira is set to complete his UEFA Pro Licence this summer. He is Manchester City's Head of the Elite Development. Vieira has been taking his coaching badges with the Welsh Football Association. The former Arsenal midfielder is one of the candidates to replace Manuel Pellegrini . The Frenchman's contract at City is due to expire this summer .
Barcelona legend Carles Puyol is said to be training ahead of a return to playing in either the US or Qatar. The 36-year-old retired last May after struggling to return from a persistent knee injury. He could join up with Manchester City's Frank Lampard or former team-mate Xavi in the Middle East. Xavi is rumoured to be considering a move to Qatar with Al-Sadd.
Toby Huntington-Whiteley, 25, stars in the new summer advert for men's clothing brand Jacamo. The personal trainer is joined by professional cricketer, Freddie Flintoff, 37, in Palma, Majorca. The pair model the latest collection of clothing for the brand's summer campaign. Freddie has been the face of Jacamo for the last four years.
The robots, collectively called Avert, are the creation of a European consortium led by the Democritus University of Thrace in Greece. A ‘Autonomous Multi-Robot System for Vehicle Extraction and Transportation’ (Avert) computer first selects a vehicle to be moved after cameras have mapping the area in detail. The Avert system then works by sending a deployment unit to scan the area again and identify new obstacles. Once this has been done, bogies deploy from the depolyment unit and are tracked to a target vehicle, where they dock onto the wheels and lift the car.
Progress M-27M appears to have suffered a major malfunction moments after launch at 3:09 am EDT (07:09 GMT) from Kazakhstan. It was due to dock with the ISS six hours after take off, but that plan has now been 'indefinitely abandoned' Nasa's reported that a video camera on Progress showed it to be spinning at a 'rather significant rate' Roscosmos will try to make contact with the spacecraft tonight as it makes another series of passes over Russian ground stations.
Taline Gabrielian, 33, of Sydney's Northern Beaches has recreated the entire range of chocolate bar favourites, including Mars Bars, Snickers, Bounty, Twix and Cherry Ripe. She has published the recipes through her best-selling food app, Hippie Lane. Gabrielian grew up on a diet of Milo and Nutella, but says she's never looked back. The mother-of-two says her recipes are all healthy, vegan, refined sugar-free and dairy-free.
Researchers at Yahoo Labs in California have created a sensor that can recognise the shape of your ear or any other body part you want to access your device. Called Bodyprint, the technology turns a standard touchscreen into a biometric scanner. To accept an incoming call, users would only need to press their ear against the phone. During tests with 12 participants, Bodyprint classified body parts with 99.98 per cent accuracy. This accuracy was highest when scanning the ear due to its more unique shape and size. It’s not just ears that could be used for identification - your fist, phalanges (in your fingers), palm or your fingertips could also be used.
The Salt card is designed to end the tiresome task of manually unlocking a smartphone or tablet. It connects to an app on a user’s Android handset or iPhone via Bluetooth and also tells them if they have strayed too far from their wallet, where the card is stored. The credit card-sized gadget also locks devices again as soon as a user moves out of range at a distance of 10 feet (three metres) The card was created by Joel Paglione and Niko Zistakis from Chicago, Illinois. They claim it will save people around 53 hours over a year, based on the belief that the average phone user unlocks their phone 150 times a day.
Matthew Colvin, 26, was behind bars on Tuesday in Southhaven, Mississippi, and will be extradited back to Memphis on Wednesday. The Rock 'n' Soul Museum reported on April 21 that an employee discovered the glasses, valued at more than $2,000, had been taken out of a display case during business hours. Colvin faces up to 12 years in prison for the theft .
SsangYong (Korean for 'two dragons') is launching a value for money sports utility vehicle. Pitched to take on the pumpedup Nissan Juke, the Tivoli SUV is powered by 1.6 litre Euro 6 petrol and diesel engines. It arrives in the UK this summer in three trim levels - SE, EX, ELX - with seven airbags across the range.
Fitness company Protein World caused a Twitter storm recently with its London Underground poster of a genetically-blessed model in a small yellow bikini, asking: 'Are you beach body ready?' The poster, promoting weight loss, came under fire from some feminists and body image campaigners who branded the campaign body-shaming and called for the offending images to be removed. Transport for London are in the process of removing the ad, and now internet pranksters have hit back with their own version.
Fabio Lovato, 30, proposed to his girlfriend Laura Knight, 29, in their local Cineworld in Gloucester. He created a short video that played following the cinema trailers for Fast and Furious 7. The film included pictures from their time together in Australia, 2013, where they met. Fabio then got down on one knee and popped the question to his shocked girlfriend . The couple are now in the process of planning their wedding, although no date has been set.
Researchers found the bombardier beetle mimics a machine gun by mixing chemicals in an internal 'reaction chamber' in its stomach. When threatened, the bug can then repeatedly fire streams of foul-smelling liquid from its rear, complete with 'gun smoke' It can even precisely aim the nozzle at the attacker. This behaviour has been caught on camera by Wendy Moore and her colleagues at the University of Arizona. The research, including video footage, not only reveals the beetle's firing apparatus in never-before-seen detail, but also solves a long-standing mystery of how the bugs achieve their rapid-fire capabilities.
The pups were apparently discovered in a discarded shoe box on Tuesday afternoon and taken to the Humane Society for immediate treatment. A note on the cardboard container, left on a woman's car, indicated they were born last Friday and their mother had died. In a bid to save their lives, vets decided to put the young dogs with a surrogate cat. The pairing proved to be an instant success as Kit the tabby had recently nursed her own kittens and was able to feed the puppies with her own milk.
Carl Froch was due to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Las Vegas but was forced to withdraw with injury. The WBA super-middleweight champion would be open to travelling to America to fight the Mexican. Chavez faces Andrzej Fonfara at a catchweight of 172lb on Saturday night. Froch took part in the PokerStars UK & Ireland Poker Tour.
Jason Matthews, 40, left his black Saab 93 in a side street on his way to the starting line of the Manchester Marathon on April 19. But when he finished the 26 mile race he was unable to remember where he had parked it. He spent hours searching for the car, even retracing some of the marathon route. Adam Coppin, 32, from Salford, read of Mr Matthews's plight and decided to join the search. The Good Samaritan found the car safe and sound in an office car park this morning. Mr Matthews said he was so relieved to be reunited with the vehicle that he wants to make a donation to a charity of his choice in order to
Jordan Meikle stopped mid-race to ask his girlfriend to marry him in an incredibly heart-warming video. The 23-year-old was filmed approaching the spectator’s barriers at a section of the 26-mile course near Canary Wharf by his girlfriend's father Mark Harris. The video has been viewed almost 25,000 times and has received a number of positive comments.
Paul Smith will fight Andre Ward in Oakland, California on June 20. The fight will not be for Ward's WBA world super-middleweight world title. But it amounts to a huge, albeit daunting, opportunity for Smith. The 32-year-old failed in back-to-back challenges for Arthur Abraham's WBO belt .
Jack Grealish was pictured taking so-called 'hippy crack' after a night out nearly a year ago. The 19-year-old has assured Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood he will not repeat his mistake. Sherwood told his young winger that such behaviour could not be tolerated by the club. The PFA will look to increase their education to players on the risks of nitrous oxide.
Alastair Cook scored 13 runs as England beat West Indies in the second Test in Barbados. James Anderson's performance was one of the greatest I have seen from an England cricketer. England must be doing something right behind the scenes if one of their players can produce something like that almost out of nothing. Cook looks completely in charge of this England team .
The Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio, was built in 1939 and it served as the home for the University of Akron's football team for 68 years. The stadium hosted 310 UA football contests, 19 preseason Cleveland Browns' games, a regular-season NFL game in 1952 and over 1,500 high school games. Bands like Van Halen, Metallica, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead and Aretha Franklin also have played there. The pictures of how the Rubber Bowl looks now were taken by photographer Seph Lawless as part of his Autopsy of America project.
Police search An Noor community centre in west London and Burnell Mitchell's home in Wembley. Mr Arwani, 48, was found dead in his black Volkswagen Passat on a street in Wembley last Tuesday. Leslie Cooper, 36, appeared in court yesterday charged with his murder. He was remanded in custody by a judge at Camberwell Magistrates' Court yesterday.
Jessica McCarty was arrested on March 20 and faces three counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of her three children in Palm Bay, Florida. Lacey, Phillip and Christopher McCarty, aged seven, six, and five-month-old Christopher, were found unresponsive in the same room at the home. McCarty's partner, Christopher Swist, who was reportedly on a break with McCarty at the time of the alleged murders, found the children unresponsive and called the police. Investigators say McCarty left a note behind at the scene saying she was 'sorry for what she had to do' Swist said that he had a great bond with the children, calling Lacey
Hector Morejon, 19, was shot by a Long Beach, California, police officer, who allegedly thought the 19-year-old was pointing a gun at him during a trespassing and vandalism incident. According to her attorney, his mother, Lucia Morejon was at home when she heard the shots. She went to an alley near her home to see what happened and then realized it was her son in the ambulance. 'When he saw her, he propped himself partially up and cried to her, 'Mommy, Mommy, please come!' .
The Fulton County medical examiner's office identified the woman as 25-year-old Alexia Christian. The incident happened on Thursday afternoon near the Fulton County Courthouse in downtown Atlanta. Police were investigating a call about a stolen car when the two officers saw Christian sitting inside the vehicle in a parking deck and took her into custody. At one point Christian fired at least two shots at the officers, and they returned fire, fatally wounding her.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott thrilled players at a Sydney Australian Rules football club function by skolling a beer. Mr Abbott was asked to have a drink by University of Technology Sydney Bats coach Simon Carradous. It appeared to take the Prime Minister about six seconds to down the schooner, as players cheered and chanted 'skol' and 'Tony'
Kayonna Cole holds her pet tarantula up to the camera as it digs its fangs into her skin. She remains calm throughout the video, but later suffered a reaction to the spider's venom. She said that the spider has low toxicity venom similar to that of a bee sting.
The cute calf had been taking a stroll through the bush with his mother at Idube Game Reserve in South Africa. When the pair came across a dirt track road, the adult strolled on ahead confidently. But when the baby elephant rushed to catch her up he appeared to get his leg caught in the grass. Eventually he fell over and landed - trunk first - down in the mud. Luckily he did not appear to hurt anything but his pride and was quickly back on his feet.
The footage was captured on camera by a visitor to the ABQ BioPark Zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Young elephant named Jazmine approaches its mother Rozie and starts clambering over her. The 22-year-old Asian elephant remains incredibly docile throughout the whole ordeal.
Medical and law enforcement sources told ABC News Gray's 'catastrophic' head injuries were consistent with hitting a bolt 'in the back door of the van' They claimed there was 'no evidence' Gray sustained a fatal spine injury during his arrest, which was caught on camera on a street side on April 12. The news comes hours after Baltimore Police admitted the van transporting Gray made a previously unreported stop. The mysterious detail was picked up by a privately-owned security camera, and will be integral to the police investigation into Gray's death.
Roger, an alpha male at the Alice Springs Kangaroo Sanctuary in the Northern Territory, was gifted his new friend by a fan. Sanctuary manager Chris Barnes said the kangaroo quickly became attached to the bunny, but soon tired of it. Mr Barnes rescued Roger in 2006 after finding his mother dead on a highway. He said Roger is very protective of the female members of his group.
McCoy will be a spectator at the Punchestown Festival this week. The 20-time champion jockey will also visit Robbie and JT McNamara, both battling degrees of paralysis after bad falls. The 17-year-old winner of Saturday feature bet365 Gold Cup on Just A Par has lifted the champion conditional jockey crown earlier in his life than McCoy.
Liam Ridgewell's Portland Timbers face Seattle Sounders on Monday morning at 2:30am UK time. The 30-year-old defender from Bexleyheath writes his second column for Sportsmail with the 2015 Major League Soccer season well under way in the U.S. He discusses his family's visits to Portland, coming up against Orlando City's Brazilian star Kaka and the upcoming clash against Seattle Sounders.
Tony McCoy won his 4,000th race on board Mountain Tune at Wetherby on November 7, 2013. He has won virtually every big race in the calendar but McCoy’s greatest feat has to be the immense tally of winners he has ridden. McCoy's prodigious achievements have transcended racing's usual boundaries and his peerless career has gained respect.
Lada's 4x4 Niva has long been the car that bucked the trend of laughing at the Russian carmaker. It has won fans around the world thanks to its robust nature and chunky looks. The Niva is an unabashed frills-free zone, the upside is that the plastic interior is easy to mop down after a day in the mud.
Stella Maxwell, 24, was born in Belgium to Irish parents Stella Maynes and Maurice Maxwell, who worked as a diplomat. She now splits her time between New York and Los Angeles and is friends with Emily Ratajkowski and Miley Cyrus. The 5ft 9in beauty has landed campaigns for ASOS, Alexander McQueen, H&M, River Island and Urban Outfitters.
Boeing 747-8 is believed to have cost £400million after being customised to fit a single owner over a three-year period. It contains a large dining room where travellers can enjoy meals cooked in an adjoining kitchen, with a lounge and 'state room' at the back of the plane. More sleeping space is provided in the 'aeroloft' on the top deck, with eight full beds for passengers who prefer to get some shut-eye.
The fly is initially captured enjoying itself as it fastens its big tongue onto the beef steak and has a taste. Realising that its tongue is stuck to the frozen beef steak, the fly begins squirming in its attempts to break free. The video maker then picks up a little heat gun and begins thawing out the ice around the fly and ultimately sets it free.
Saige, five, who's from the US, has been living with her mother for five years. She tells her mother: 'This is way dirty, it has no space. My room is a disaster' Her mother replies: 'Why can't you make my house clean?' 'Because I don't love you,' says Saige, 'I'm moving on!'
Incident took place at Omaha's Henry Doorley Zoo yesterday at the start of a family day out. Little girl can be seen in the window beating her chest at one of the gorillas. But the Silverback at the Nebraska zoo was less amused, and decided to do something about it. So he launched himself at the glass, hitting it with such force it cracked on impact .
Sportsmail counts down the 20 greatest shots ever seen at Augusta National Golf Club. Arnold Palmer's birdie putt on the final two holes of the 1960 Masters tops the list. Sandy Lyle's bunker shot in 1988 and Phil Mickelson's eagle putt in 2010 also make the top 10.
Sportsmail counts down the 20 greatest shots ever seen at Augusta National Golf Club. Mark O'Meara's winning putt in 1998 tops the list with a 20-footer to beat David Duval and Fred Couples. Seve Ballesteros chipped in for a par four to win his second Masters in 1983. Nick Faldo's putt to win in a play-off with Scott Hoch in 1989 is one of the best ever.
Lewis Hamilton won the Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel. The Briton extended his lead in the Formula One world championship to 27 points over Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg. Hamilton's third win in four races extends his lead over Rosberg in the drivers' championship . The British driver's performances are almost certainly the most complete of his career .
Lewis Hamilton won the Chinese Grand Prix to extend his lead at the top of the Formula One world championship after three rounds . The Briton is now 13 points clear in the race for the drivers' championship after winning in China . Nico Rosberg finished second, with Sebastian Vettel third and Kimi Raikkonen fourth . Hamilton led the field on the run down to Turn 1 and never looked back as he claimed his second victory from three races.
Bahrain was the first country in the middle east to hold a Formula One world championship Grand Prix in 2004. Sakhir debuted in 2004 and is designed by Herman Tilke. It has been rocked by a number of issues in recent years, including protests in 2011. Sportsmail takes a look back at some of our favourite images from the past at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
The Shanghai circuit held the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix in 2004 and has been home to the event ever since. The track layout is also a challenging design with a long straight and hairpin turn in, but it flows like Malaysia and offers great reward for getting the line through the sequence of fast turns spot on, in the middle of the lap especially. Fernando Alonso was the most dramatic driver to come back to Shanghai in 2006 to claim the title from Giancarlo Fisichella. Michael Schumacher's crash in 2005 proved to be the end of an era as the popular underdogs Minardi raced for the final time.
Zafar Ansari has been called up to England's ODI squad for the clash against Ireland. The 23-year-old Surrey all-rounder graduated from Cambridge two years ago with a double first in politics and sociology. He is halfway through a 40,000-word masters on the 1960s civil rights movement in the American south. The left-handed batsman also has an eye on a career in academia.
Nicklas Bendtner was dropped from the Wolfsburg squad for Sunday's game against Schalke. The Denmark international turned up late for training on Friday. The 27-year-old was due to start the match but was left out of the squad. Manager Dieter Hecking said he would have started the match if he hadn't arrived late. The former Arsenal flop responded to the decision to drop him on Instagram.
Bournemouth are set to hold off on expanding the capacity of their 12,000-seater Goldsands Stadium. The away contingent are currently crammed into a corner of the ground between the South Stand and the East Stand. Eddie Howe prefers the away fans not to be behind one of the goals to give his players a psychological advantage when they are playing in front of a home crowd. Premier League rules state clubs must give away fans 10 per cent of their overall allocation.
Manchester United have confirmed their pre-season tour of the USA for next summer. Louis van Gaal was unhappy with the amount of travelling United had to do last year. The Premier League giants will play Club America, San Jose Earthquakes, Barcelona and PSG. United will play in the International Champions’ Cup, the tournament they won in America last summer .
Chelsea will play Paris Saint-Germain in a pre-season friendly in North Carolina on July 25. The French side knocked Jose Mourinho's side out of the Champions League this season. The Blues will also play the New York Red Bulls on July 22 and Barcelona six days later in Washington. Chelsea fans will then get to see their side before the Premier League campaign kicks-off on August 5 .
Raheem Sterling, Daniel Sturridge, Martin Skrtel, Simon Mignolet and Philippe Coutinho unveiled Liverpool's 2015/16 home kit at Anfield on Friday afternoon. The new gingham design is the first offering from US sports brand New Balance, who struck a record-breaking £300million four-year kit deal to replace sister company Warrior as Liverpool's suppliers. Sterling told an expectant audience: 'The fans are great. It's a massive boost when you come out of the changing room and hear them sing that song' Liverpool face Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley next weekend.
Liverpool are the first Premier League club to release their new kit to be used for the 2015-16 season. New Balance will supply the Reds with their kit for the first time after three seasons with Warrior. Sportsmail picks out its five favourites from over the years of Liverpool's home and away kits. Let us know your favourite strips in the comments section at the bottom of the article.
West Ham will return to Umbro kits for their final season at Upton Park in 2015-16. The Hammers last wore an Umbro strip between 2007 and 2010 but have a long affiliation with the brand. Umbro supplied the kit for the great West Ham team of the sixties, featuring the likes of Bobby Moore, Sir Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters. Hammers vice-chairman Karren Brady hopes the revived partnership will herald similar success on the field as the club prepare to move to the Olympic Stadium.
Manchester United will have to wear Nike kit during their summer tour of the US, despite their world-record deal with adidas. The club are expected to jet across the Atlantic in July for a trip of around 12 days, which would have been an ideal opportunity to showcase their new gear. But their existing deal with Nike runs until the end of July and Sportsmail understands there is no buy-out agreement that would allow the club to exit the agreement early.
Bon Apetit have revealed that the best way to revive a stale loaf of bread is to run it under water before baking it in the oven. The water turns to steam, which rehydrates the bread’s crumb, or interior, while the heat of the oven firms up the crust. Nutritionist Luvisa Nilsson says that the water trick does actually work, but you must make sure to eat the bread that same day.
The most searched for term globally is HIV and AIDS, followed by herpes and then Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which can cause cervical cancer. Norway came out as what the maps called a 'herpes hotspot' generating the most searches per capita in Europe. In the UK, chlamydia seemed to cause most concern, and is incidentally the most commonly diagnosed STD in the country according to official figures.
Newcastle United face Swansea at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon . Fans have been encouraged to stand in the 34th minute of the game to protest against owner Mike Ashley's running of the club. At least 10,000 fans stayed away from last Sunday's 3-1 defeat at home to Spurs . Newcastle announced record profits of £18.7million earlier this month . Supporters' group AshleyOut.com have asked fans to 'Stand Up To Ashley' this weekend.
Ben Stokes has forged a reputation as a fiery character in the England cricket team. He clashed with Marlon Samuels during the second Test between West Indies and England. England must make sure they do not quash that natural exuberance and desire to take someone on. Stokes can be feisty and fiery as long as it's natural but his aggression has to be controlled.
Pattie Boyd, 71, married property developer Rod Weston at Chelsea Registry Office, Chelsea Old Town Hall, in London. She was famously married to both George Harrison and Eric Clapton in the past. The former Vogue cover girl is now the sole surviving first wife of a Beatle after Cynthia Lennon's death.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is boxing’s undisputed braggart - and a brilliant performer in the ring. Mayweather will take on Manny Pacquiao on Saturday in the most eagerly awaited fight of the century. He is as close to genius as it gets in modern boxing. He may not be The Best Ever but it is legitimate to claim that Mayweather is one of the best ever. He has fought the best fighters of his generation and beaten every one of them.
Kaka knelt in the centre circle after AC Milan's Champions League final win against Liverpool in 2007. He was wearing a vest with the statement 'I Belong to Jesus' on it. The Brazilian midfielder, who is deeply religious, was not mocked or ridiculed for the message. The idea that anybody might do that is absurd, right? Who could object to something as harmless as that?
Chris Ramsey is a fine coach who has been overlooked for countless jobs. He took the QPR position after Harry Redknapp saw the writing on the wall. Ramsey was asked to board the sinking ship and, guess what, it has not been an easy job to refloat it. People tend not to like inconvenient truths about why there are so few black managers in the English game.
Raheem Sterling has been labelled an ingrate and a fool for refusing to sign a new contract. The 20-year-old has been called avaricious, capricious, disloyal and impressionable. He wants to wait to the end of the season, he says, so let him. He gave an interview to the BBC that he had not cleared with the club. Liverpool are a great club and they are on the rise again. I can't think of any better manager than Brendan Rodgers under whom Sterling should continue the process of maturing into a top player.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday. The winner will unify the WBC (Mayweather) and WBO (Pacquiao) world welterweight titles. Wladimir Klitschko has admitted that he is considering retirement as he approaches his 40th birthday. WBC heavyweight champions Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury look set to face each other before he hangs up his gloves. Carl Froch's dream exit from the ring in Las Vegas has been complicating for Carl Fonfara.
Kell Brook will fight Frankie Gavin at the O2 Arena in London on May 20. Amir Khan will fight Chris Algieri in New York on the same night. Khan's father Shah says Eddie Hearn should have toned down his comments. 'If he carries on like that the Brook fight will not take place,' says Shah Khan.
Manny Pacquiao faces Floyd Mayweather on May 2 in the richest fight of all time. Mayweather has spent $300,000 on yet another vehicle, according to his favourite website TMZ. Andre Ward is set to make his overdue ring comeback in his hometown on June 20. Carl Froch is unlikely to get his dream fight against Ward or Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr.
James Anderson needs just three wickets to go level with Sir Ian Botham as England's top Test wicket taker. Anderson has always been at his best when allowed simply to bowl his natural away-swinging deliveries. The Lancashire man 'wouldn’t say boo to a goose' says his old county captain Warren Hegg. Peter Moores deserves credit for allowing Anderson to play his natural game when on England duty. In Pakistan, Nasser Hussain described Anderson as ‘English cricket’s most potent bowler’.
Paul Pogba and his representatives met PSG president Nasser Al Khelaifi in Monte Carlo on Tuesday. PSG striker Edinson Cavani has a meeting scheduled with his brother and agent on Wednesday. Sevilla are weighing up a return for Manchester City winger Jesus Navas. Yaya Toure remains Inter Milan's main transfer target for the summer. Stoke have made an enquiry about Dnipro flyer Yevhen Konoplyanka.
Sami Khedira has not played as often as he would have liked at Real Madrid since last summer's World Cup. Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in signing the Germany international. Newcastle United are considering the merits of Fulham striker Ross McCormack for the summer. Newcastle are working on a deal for QPR's Charlie Austin and have checked on the likes of Danny Ings, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Alexandre Lacazette and Moussa Konate.
Ander Herrera's form at Manchester United has not gone unnoticed at Barcelona. The Spanish side have a long-held interest in the 25-year-old as they consider replacements for Xavi. Manchester United and Stoke City had scouts posted at Pacos de Ferreira last weekend as they played out a 1-1 draw with Sporting Lisbon. Stoke like the look of Algeria striker Islam Slimani who scored Sporting's goal. Manchester City want the best English players as they look to boost their home grown quota .
John Terry is enjoying some of the best football of his career this season, says Martin Keown. The Chelsea skipper's reading of the game is better than ever and his timing is impeccable. The 34-year-old's decision-making is excellent and he waits for the perfect moment to get involved . Arsenal's pace through the middle could have unsettled Chelsea. The Gunners needed to ask a different question of the Chelsea defence .
Arsene Wenger can not be underestimated by Jose Mourinho, according to Martin Keown. The Arsenal boss can't be underestimated as he plays to win, says the former Arsenal defender. Mourinho's brand of football is winning, not just style, says Keown . Chelsea have conceded just two goals in their last six clashes with Arsenal, keeping four clean sheets .
Jack Grealish has become the third top flight starlet caught on camera inhaling nitrous oxide. He starred for Aston Villa in their FA Cup semi-final win over Liverpool on Sunday at Wembley. Arsene Wenger said as professional athletes we had a duty to look after our bodies .
Aston Villa have struggled to compete in recent years but are a proper club. Tim Sherwood has invigorated this side and you can feel that improvement in their performances. But for all the excitement Villa fans must be patient. Previous generations at Villa have seen success and can be too demanding. Villa Park can be an unforgiving place.
Patrick Vieira is intelligent, well-balanced and has a burning desire to win, says Martin Keown. The former Arsenal captain was a ferocious competitor on the pitch but off it he is a class act. He has worked with some of the best managers in the business including Jose Mourinho, Fabio Capello, Roberto Mancini and Arsene Wenger. Vieira has all the tools needed to succeed in the hot seat at the Etihad Stadium.
Spain won the European Championships for a second time in a row in 2012 before their World Cup failure. The current Champions League quarter-finals are beginning to say something quite interesting about Spain's 'relevo' Xavi, Carles Puyol, Xabi Alonso, Carlos Marchena and Joan Capdevila have done their hard miles and it is not clear what toll battle has taken on Victor Valdes, David Villa and Fernando Torres. The natural place to look for fresh, young, well-drilled recruits ready to take on the world is the Academy graduates.
Carlo Ancelotti was a hero after guiding Real Madrid to their 10th European Cup triumph last year. But Real have lost almost one out of every three matches in 2015 (six defeats in 19 outings) . The Italian is now a black smudge on Madrid's pristine-white history . He has already lost to Atletico Madrid four times in a season . Real lost 4-0 at the Calderon stadium last time these two met, just over two months ago.
Marseille host Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday night in Ligue 1. The home side are top of the table, two points behind the visitors who are leaders in the league. Marseille have not had this many points at this stage since winning the title back in 2010 . The fixture between blue-collar Marseille and money-bags PSG guarantees ferocity .
Chris Smalling is at the forefront of Manchester United's march back to relevance. Marlon Samuels salutes Ben Stokes as he leaves the field of play after being caught by Jermaine Blackwood . Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller led the post-Porto celebrations at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday, climbing into the crowd with a loudhailer. Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid play football on the very edge of the rules . Inverness Caledonian Thistle's Josh Meekings appeared to handle the ball... he was charged retrospectively.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul is a throwback to when Test cricket was true to its roots. Only the truest sportsmen keep going when nobody else cares. Jurgen Klopp may find his mobile doesn't ring quite as hot from the game's biggest clubs. Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville's analysis is often a better watch than the game.
Tracey Neville takes charge of England netball and it's not looking good for the Rickies. Roberto Mancini's Inter Milan are way off the pace in Serie A and the Italian press have called for him to destroy his squad and rebuild it. Rickie Lambert's move to Liverpool has ruined him and if Brendan Rodgers had no intention of devising a Plan B at Anfield, why on earth did he buy him? Kevin Sinfield may find his late career switch from League to Union a rather more taxing challenge .
Jack Wilshere is not for sale at the end of the season, not to Manchester City or anyone else. The Arsenal midfielder is on the list of Txiki Begiristain, City’s director of football. The 23-year-old is a young English player who could bring down the average age of this City squad. It is not an easy decision, particularly with the vulgar salaries on offer at the Etihad and the inevitable accusations of being a mercenary. The midfielder is already paid handsomely — £130,000 a week all in when he starts for Arsenal — but injuries are a constant source of frustration.
Oscar has failed to complete a full 90 minutes in any of Chelsea's last 11 games. The Brazilian midfielder has been substituted in 10 of the last 11 Premier League games. Oscar has not completed a Barclays Premier League match since mid-January. He has not scored since the 1-0 win over Liverpool in the Capital One Cup semi-final second leg on January 27 .
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Chelsea in the Premier League clash at the Emirates on Sunday. The two managers were far from being in a combative mood in their pre match interviews. Jose Mourinho was glowing about Arsenal’s ‘creative team (with) amazing, fantastic solutions’ while Arsene said one of the important motivators for his team was ‘to share positive emotions with our fans’. Both managers were given their own live hero shot.
Wembley Stadium was a great setting for this weekend's two FA Cup semi-final clashes. Arsenal beat Reading 1-0 to reach the FA Cup final, while Liverpool beat Liverpool 2-1. The BBC and BT Sport presented their coverage from HQ for both games. The FA Cup has had a great run of success this season, with four teams reaching the final .
Manchester City lost 4-2 to Manchester United in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Gary Neville co-commentated with Martin Tyler for Sky Sports' coverage of the game. Neville was damning in his analysis of Yaya Toure's poor performance for City. He was also quick to point out what he saw as the 'graveyard' of City's right-hand side as United punished them time and time again along the hosts' attacking left .
Harry Redknapp joined BT Sport presenter Jake Humphrey for live broadcast of Arsenal vs Liverpool. The former Tottenham boss was in fine form as pundit for Saturday's Premier League encounter at the Emirates. Ian Wright and Steve McManaman were quick to defend the former Spurs boss. Ian Darke had one of those moments all the men behind the lip mics dream of.
Gareth Bale has said he wants to stay at Real Madrid despite being unpopular with some fans. The Welshman is a target for Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City. Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus is one of the players being lined up to replace Bale. Real Madrid could look to make Javier Hernandez's loan move a permanent one. Petr Cech could join Real Madrid if David de Gea stays at Manchester United. Aston Villa could be forced to sell Christian Benteke if bids pass £30m .
Raheem Sterling has rejected a new £100,000-a-week contract with Liverpool. The 20-year-old is entitled to 'buy-out' the last year of his current deal for £1.7m. Sterling's value could plummet by up to £25m if he chooses to buy-out the final year. Manchester City and Chelsea are both interested in signing the England international. Slaven Bilic is in the frame to replace Sam Allardyce at West Ham this summer. Southampton could offer Nathaniel Clyne to Manchester United in order to sign Javier Hernandez. Jurgen Klopp could leave Borussia Dortmund to take over at Manchester City or Arsenal.
A domestic auction could be sparked for the purchase of Liverpool's Raheem Sterling. Chelsea, Manchester City or Manchester United are among those watching Sterling ahead of the summer. It could decide where Gareth Bale ends up if one club gets Sterling and the other two miss out. Bale is, from a playing and commercial point of view, a far 'safer bet' given his proven CV. But his £75m fee and near £300,000-a-week wages mean his acquisition would restrict other signings under financial fair play guidelines.
Charley Hull has the same mentality and 'wow factor' as world No 1 Rory McIlroy. The 19-year-old is in the vanguard of the next revolution set to sweep the women's game. Hull has ambitions to be the best in the world and she has a good chance of doing just that. The great advantage she will have going forward is she hits the ball significantly further.
Spieth has competed in four events in a row as the new Masters champion shows his commitment to the sport. Ian Poulter, Henrik Stenson and Sergio Garcia have decided not to play at Wentworth. The BMW PGA Championship is the European Tour's flagship event next month. The tournament has grown to become an integral part of London's sporting summer.
Sporting America fell in love with Jordan Spieth because of his skill under pressure and his sheer bravura. The rest of America fell into love because of what happened after the winning putt was holed. Politicians who try so hard to be popular could learn much from 21-year-old Spieth. Spieth must have killed forever the idea that you have to have a cold heart and ruthless edge to be a winner.
Tiger Woods was making his first public appearance in 60 days since announcing a hiatus from golf. Woods practised to spots where he knows the flags will be located over the four days of the tournament. Rory McIlroy practised at the other end of the day with British Amateur champion Bradley Neil. Woods hit 16 chips from the front and right of the green and most finished close to the tee pegs.
Nico Rosberg finished second to Lewis Hamilton at the Chinese Grand Prix in Beijing. The German driver blamed Hamilton for slowing down and bunching him up as Sebastian Vettel closed in. Rosberg's attitude seems to have changed in the aftermath of his crash with Hamilton in Spa last August. The 17-year-old Toro Rosso driver Max Verstappen showed he has what it takes .
Memphis Depay is the Eredivisie's top goalscorer with 20, without even being PSV's main forward. The 21-year-old has 'dream chaser' tattooed across his chest, and 'successful' inked on the inside of his lower lip. Depay's 20 goals have contributed 12 points, which just so happens to be the difference between them and second-placed Ajax. He has been likened to Cristiano Ronaldo by PSV manager Phillip Cocu and Ajax great Ronald de Boer. Manchester United are understood to have held a meeting in Manchester as he nears a £25m move.
Harry Kane has matched Michael Owen's best-ever total for a Premier League season with eight games to spare. Owen scored 18 goals in 36 appearances in the Premier League in 1997-98. Kane's 22 goals in his first 40 appearances beats Owen’s 20, too. Kane has won the same amount of tackles as Vincent Kompany this season. Kane was 500/1 to be win the Golden Boot this season .
Chelsea have a 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League table ahead of Sunday's clash with Manchester United. Arsene Wenger's side have won 11 of their last 11 Premier League games. The Gunners beat Reading 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley last week. But Wenger must not get fooled into thinking he has all the tools at his disposal. This is the summer when Arsenal must go for it and make the big additions that will stop them being nearly-men.
Eden Hazard is the favourite to win the PFA Player of the Year award this season. The Chelsea winger will have to beat off competition from David de Gea and Harry Kane. Chelsea captain John Terry revealed his vote for Philippe Coutinho was Coutinho. Jamie Carragher believes De Gea will miss out on becoming the first goalkeeper to win since Pat Jennings in 1976 .
Newcastle keeper Tim Krul appeared to congratulate Jermain Defoe at half-time during the Wear-Tyne derby. Sportsmail's Jamie Carragher criticised Krul for his actions while speaking on Sky Sports. Andrew Flintoff, who famously went to console Brett Lee at the end of an Ashes Test in 2005, joined in the debate on Twitter. I can’t understand why any player would feel the need to do that. There is no more appropriate place for sportsmanship.
Eddie Howe is the man who has got Bournemouth buzzing after promotion to the Premier League. The Cherries beat Bolton 3-0 on Monday night to secure their place in the top flight. The 37-year-old is the opposite of Jose Mourinho and is calm, quiet and controlled. He has a good eye for talent, makes big calls, plays young players, is forward-thinking, ambitious and looks the part .
Jack Grealish was fantastic but Fabian Delph was the best player on the pitch at Wembley. Tim Sherwood has done a brilliant job with Aston Villa and their fans turned up with a sense of expectancy, something they have not had in a long time. Steven Gerrard will be devastated not to make the final but for the club's sake, not his. The key for Leicester now is that, of their six remaining games, four of them are at home. That home advantage could be the difference between staying up or going down .
Aston Villa take on Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday afternoon. Christian Benteke and Raheem Sterling will be the key players to watch at Wembley. Fabian Delph and Jordan Henderson are set for a midfield battle at Wembley . Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel will have his hands full trying to stop the Villa forward.
Juan Mata, Marouane Fellaini, Marcus Rojo, Chris Smalling and Ashley Young have all proved their worth. James Ward-Prowse was one of my 10 players to watch at the start of the season and he scored this weekend. Aaron Cresswell’s free-kick against Stoke City was the finest set-kick we’ve seen this season .
Sportsmail's Jamie Redknapp picks his top five Premier League goals of the weekend. Striker Jermain Defoe's match-winning volley in the Tyne-Wear derby tops the list. Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez and Stoke's Charlie Adam also feature in the top five. Click here to see how Sportsmail rated the Premier League's top five goals.
Mesut Ozil is an easy target for ex-pros and pundits, but when he's at his best he is worth paying to watch. Ozil has been involved in seven goals in his last eight league games, scoring three and setting up four. The German sets up a goal every 241.9 minutes in the PL, the seventh-best tally in the competition’s history. Eden Hazard is already the man Chelsea seek out when they need something special . It's a good job Newcastle have already earned 35 points this season. If they hadn't, they would be in serious trouble .
Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (4.30pm kick-off) in a Premier League clash. Martin Skrtel is suspended for the game after getting a three-game ban for stamping on David de Gea. Kolo Toure and Mamadou Sakho are in contention to replace the England defender. Per Mertesacker's lack of pace could be exposed if Daniel Sturridge is fit to start for Liverpool. Aaron Ramsey and Jordan Henderson's midfield battle should be a close affair.
England drew 1-1 with Italy in a friendly in Turin on Tuesday night. Michael Carrick came on in the second half and England started to play better. The Manchester United midfielder has been unappreciated in this country. Carrick has had to deal with ‘Keane Syndrome’ because he’s not Roy Keane .
Barnet boss Martin Allen believes it is important for troops to follow order at this crucial stage of the season. Players on the periphery can make the difference between winning and losing matches. Gary Rowett has steered Burton Albion back to the top of the Championship after a poor start to the season .
Carl Froch has not fought since beating George Groves at Wembley last May. The former world champion has been out of the ring for nearly a year and weighs 12st 7lbs. Froch had hoped to meet Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, but he lost to Andrzej Fonfara last week. James DeGale has emerged as the most likely next opponent for Froch on his return. Paul Smith-Andre Ward, Anthony Dirrell versus Badou Jack for the WBC world title and Andre Dirrell’s IBF world title fight against James deGale are all in the pipeline.
Eddie Hearn has offered Carl Frampton £1.5m to fight Scott Quigg at Manchester Arena on July 18. Quigg has held talks with both Nonito Donaire and Kiko Martinez. It is looking very likely that Kell Brook will fight on my May 30 card at the O2 Arena. Frankie Gavin could challenge Brook for his world title in London in an all-British showdown .
Richie Benaud was one of cricket's great personalities and will be remembered for his dry wit and knowledge. The Australian was the voice of cricket for generations, commentating in his native Australia and for the BBC. He was a daring captain and became the first cricketer to score 2,000 runs and take 200 wickets in Tests. Benaud never went overboard but he could have captured all those qualities in that understated way.
Stuart Lancaster must be free to pick his best players, no matter where in the world they ply their trade. The World Cup is simply about the world’s best coming together and ridiculous rules like this demean it. Toulon's Steffon Armitage came off the bench against Leinster on Sunday and turned the game on its head. Nick Abendanon has also become better since he crossed the Channel. It's simply wrong to say England are best served by players at English clubs .
Sam Burgess is set to start at blindside flanker for the second time for Bath on Friday night . Bath head coach Mike Ford believes Burgess will make a bigger impact on the game from the backrow . Burgess began his union career in the centre but is now set to finish the season as a back rower. The former rugby league star spent time with Stuart Lancaster's England squad during the Six Nations .
The RFU and Stuart Lancaster are being urged to invoke the ‘exceptional circumstances’ get-out clause. It's normally Steffon Armitage who triggers it, but this time it is Nick Abendanon’s doing. England hooker Tom Youngs thinks the clause could create tension in the current international set-up . Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea believes the 'exceptional' clause could cause major problems .
Charles Piutau rejected a new deal with the Blues and NZRU in favour of a season in Belfast. Wasps players were incensed by the three-game ban handed to Nathan Hughes . Alun Wyn Jones can put his body on the line for the Ospreys and Wales. The Pro 12 has a credibility issue, due to the continuing absence of so many Irish stars .
Michael Oliver should have given Chelsea a penalty when Oscar was fouled by David Ospina. Cesc Fabregas was booked for diving after appearing to kick his leg out to find contact from Santi Cazorla. Gary Cahill was too close to the ball to have deliberately handled when it was hit by Santi's shot.
UEFA have ordered the final 18 seconds of England's U19 qualifier against Norway to be replayed. Referee Marija Kurtes incorrectly awarded an indirect free-kick after disallowing a penalty. FIFA did something similar during a 2006 World Cup qualifier between Bahrain and Uzbekistan. The Uzbeks had encroached at their penalty kick when 1-0 up in the 38th minute and FIFA ordered that the entire match be re-played.
Scott Dann was a fraction offside when he set up Glenn Murray for Palace’s first goal. But it would be harsh to put too much blame on assistant John Brooks. He was spot on with two equally tight calls in the same move. The speed of it, plus two players blocking his view, made it unbelievably hard for him to get all three right.
Leicester were bottom of the Premier League at the end of March with 19 points, seven off safety. Nigel Pearson's side have now won three games in a row and are full of confidence. Only Arsenal (8) and Chelsea (4) can better that as a winning streak. The other promoted clubs - QPR and Burnley - have shown fantastic spirit. I have seen teams with less fight in them than these three .
Aston Villa host Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Saturday afternoon. Tim Sherwood has got to keep his emotions in check on the pitch, not the touchline. The Villa boss is a passionate man but he can’t afford to let things get personal. He has revived Christian Benteke in the same way as he did for Emmanuel Adebayor last season. The big Belgian has seven goals in five games and looks a top player again.
Calum Chambers, Eric Dier and John Stones have all enjoyed excellent Premier League campaigns this season. The Arsenal defender has played at right back, centre-back and midfield for the Gunners. Dier has grown in stature as the season has progressed at White Hart Lane. Stones has moved across from right back into the centre of defence for Everton. England manager Roy Hodgson could be tempted to field the trio in a back three for the Three Lions.
Northern Irishman Tony McCoy announced his retirement in February. The 20-times champion jockey has enjoyed a farewell tour up and down the country. McCoy says the response to his retirement announcement has made his final months in the saddle easier. He said: 'It was very difficult to take it all in yesterday, the crowd, the people round the parade ring, the great racing public came out in force and I was very flattered'
McCoy finished third in the bet365 AP McCoy Celebration Chase at Sandown Park. The 40-year-old was presented with the Champion Jockey Trophy for the 20th consecutive time. The Irish jockey was joined by his wife Channelle, daughter Eve and son Archie on his last day of racing .
AP McCoy finished third on Box Office in his last-ever race at Sandown Park on Saturday. The 20-time champion jockey was reduced to tears as he waved to the crowd after the race. Princess Anne described McCoy as 'the epitome of a professional sportsman' Arsene Wenger: 'We are inspired by that kind of dedication and quality and consistency'
Orlando City beat Portland Timbers 2-0 at Providence Park in their MLS clash. Former Real Madrid ace Kaka and Canadian international Cyle Larin scored in the first-half. Kaka sealed the win with a penalty in the closing stages of the match. Darlington Nagbe proved the Timbers biggest threat, but Aurelien Collin and co stood strong in defence.
The 19-time champion jockey could have ridden Cause of Causes who, like his mount Shutthefrontdoor, is owned by his boss JP McManus. The four mile Cheltenham win indicates reserves of stamina for the four-and-a-half-mile, 30-fence test which I like to see in my Grand National hopes. The 2014 Irish National winner is also strong on that score .
McCoy has two rides at Sandown on Saturday before he retires from professional racing. Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Andrew Thornton has been one of the few weighing room colleagues to witness McCoy's entire career. 'It is a bit like watching Lionel Messi on a horse,' said Thornton. 'He had so much time but he has a technique you wouldn't teach to anybody' .
McCoy insists he will never return to professional racing after Sunday's Sandown farewell. The 20-time Champion Jockey will ride his last two races at Sandown racecourse on Saturday. The 40-year-old rider will be handed his 20th Champion Jockeys' trophy by Ian Wright. McCoy will be allowed to keep the trophy handed over to him by guest presenter Ian Wright .
McCoy will be crowned champion jockey at Sandown on Saturday after two decades at the top of his sport. The 15-year-old left his home in Moneyglass, County Antrim, to head to the respected but strict regime of an apprentice jockey’s life at the stable of Jim Bolger in County Kilkenny. Claire McCoy says seeing ‘Anthony’ leave left her ‘heartbroken’. She admits she still can’t believe her boy stuck it out at Bolger's academy.
Adam Gemili says Usain Bolt is a joker on the circuit and gives him great advice. The young British athlete says he is nowhere near Bolt's standard at the moment but it could be his time soon. Gemili has announced his participation in the Sainsbury's Anniversary Games this summer.
Becky James has been out injured for a whole year but is on the verge of returning to training. The Road to Rio cyclist is desperate to get back on to the track after her recent injuries . James supported boyfriend George North during Wales' Six Nations campaign . The British cyclist has learnt a lot about herself in the last year .
The state-backed giant reached the milestone yesterday as it lurched to a £446million loss for the first three months of the year. Comes after RBS was forced to put aside £856million to cover lawsuits and fines still being decided. The loss is a blow to taxpayers, who own 80 per cent of the bank, and comes at an awkward time for Chancellor George Osborne.
In the corridors of power, Samantha Cameron, Justine Miliband and Miriam Clegg proved once more that they are the ones who wear the trousers, in more ways than one. Samantha and Justine marched out in almost identical uniforms; dark slacks and blazers, paired with crisp shirts and sensible shoes. Sam Cam’s seldom seen feet seemed ever so slightly unkempt, unusual from a woman noted for her effortless elegance.
Arsenal have theoretically started each season since 1915/16 at the summit of England's top tier. The advent of the First World War meant it was only in 1919 that the club officially began their century-old record. The Gunners only finished fifth in the last pre-war competitive season, but they were elected to rejoin the First Division in 1919–20, at the expense of local rivals Tottenham. Eddie Howe guided Bournemouth to within touching distance of the Promised Land on Monday with victory over Bolton .
Dame Sally Davies is said to be concerned at the number of children suffering from rickets. The condition is caused by a deficiency in vitamin D and can cause deformities such as bowed legs. The disease was a scourge of Victorian Britain and was virtually eradicated after WWII. But cases have risen in the past 15 years, from 183 in 1996 to 762 in 2011. Experts believe this is partly because children are eating less fish and eggs. They also blame extensive use of sunscreen, and children spending more time indoors.
Lee Joon-seok had been ordered to serve 36 years in prison for negligence and abandoning passengers. Sentence increased to life in prison today by an appellate court that convicted him of homicide by account of his 'willful negligence' The 6,825-tonne passenger ship sank off the southwest coast on April 16 last year, killing 304 people. Most of the victims were teenagers who were en route to a southern island for a school trip .
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has slapped a €50million (£36m) price tag on Paulo Dybala. Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are all interested in signing the Argentina international. Palermo lost 1-0 against Parma in Serie A on Sunday and are determined to cash in.
Theo Walcott believes Arsenal have been the 'best team in Europe' this year. The 26-year-old says the Gunners could lift the Premier League if everyone stays fit. Arsenal drew 0-0 with Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday . Walcott has struggled to maintain a first team place under Arsene Wenger this season .
Francis Coquelin has defended Olivier Giroud after criticism from Thierry Henry. Henry said Arsenal need a 'top quality striker' to win the Premier League next season. Arsenal drew 0-0 with Chelsea in their Premier League clash on Sunday. The Frenchman has scored 14 Premier League goals for Arsene Wenger's side this season . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news.
Olivier Giroud admits he gets 'p*****' with people talking about his latest hairstyle rather than his ability on the pitch for Arsenal. The Arsenal forward said he gets annoyed with people commenting on his slick appearance. Giroud appeared to misinterpret a question about Arsene Wenger praising his animal instincts in Arsenal’s attack in the build-up to their 0-0 draw with Chelsea. The Frenchman believes Arsenal will continue to improve and challenge Chelsea for the Premier League next season .
There were 74 passengers and seven crew on board Asiana Airlines flight OZ162 at the time of the crash. Japanese media are reporting that the plane spun 180 degrees after impact to be left facing the wrong way on the runway. The Airbus A320 had set off from Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea to Hiroshima, Japan.
Mario Gomez opened the scoring for Fiorentina in the 43rd minute with a deflected shot. Mohamed Salah came close to doubling his side's lead in the closing stages of the first leg . Dynamo Kiev's Jeremain Lens was sent off in the 40th minute for an apparent dive . Substitute Juan Vargas put the result beyond doubt in the 90th minute. The Viola will face either Napoli, Sevilla or Dnipro for a place in the final in Warsaw .
Landslides have exposed trails of dinosaur footprints running along a near-vertical rock face in Bolivia. Boliva’s Cal Orcko paleontological site is the result of tectonic activity, forcing earth upwards and preserving the precious trackways so that dinosaur tracks are seen on a vertical 'wall' The wall, which is the largest dinosaur trackway in the world, is approximately 390 feet (120 metres) tall and features tracks made by at least eight species of dinosaurs. Some of them are more than a metre in length, indicating the size of some of the vast beasts that roamed the area in the upper cretaceous period - a time in which the majority of
US researchers claim that exact prices of goods on eBay attract higher offers than round numbers. Sellers who end their price with ‘00’ typically receive offers that are five to eight per cent lower than those with more specific prices. Most trades on the site are listed for a ‘Buy it now’ price and the seller can give buyers the option of making them an alternative offer. This could go on for about three rounds, in line with eBay rules, and could last up to a week. But the study found that when the initial price is of a round number, such as $1,000, the average counteroffer is between five and eight% lower than if it is
Arsene Wenger has told Manchester City not to waste their time in trying to sign Jack Wilshere. Manchester City are interested in the Arsenal midfielder as they look to increase their homegrown quota ahead of next season . The 23-year-old has been out of action since November following two operations on an ankle injury he suffered in his side's defeat against Manchester United . Wenger has been handed a quadruple fitness boost ahead of Saturday's clash at Burnley . Mathieu Debuchy, Mikel Arteta and Abou Diaby all available for selection after long-term injuries. Laurent Koscielny will face a late fitness test on a groin injury sustained in Arsenal's
Palaeontologists in China say the impeccably preserved fossil belongs to a small dinosaur thought to have lived 160 million years ago. The strange-looking creature had small stiff feathers on its body and long finger-like bones extending from each wrist that were covered in a membrane like a bat’s wing. Scientists believe the dinosaur, which they have named Yi qi, meaning ‘strange wing’, may have glided or even flown through the air. The discovery has provided new insight into how vertebrates first began to take to the air . It comes in the same week as researchers announced the discovery of a bizarre vegetarian relative of the T-Rex in Chile.
Ravel Morrison posted a picture of himself posing in his new Lazio bathrobe on his Instagram account. The 22-year-old is currently training with the Serie A side ahead of his summer move. Morrison signed a pre-contract agreement with Lazio in January, but a delay in squad registration means he is unable to make his debut for them until next season.
Yevhen Shakhov broke the deadlock in the final 10 minutes with a left-footed drive that took a slight deflection. The Ukrainian midfielder latched on to a Ruslan Rotan pass as the Ukrainian's hit on the counter attack to settle a tie that looked to be heading for extra-time after last week's goalless draw in Belgium. The Belgian league leaders set the record for most Europa League games unbeaten after the stalemate .
The pair battle it out on a shed rooftop in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, like a real life version of much-loved cartoon duo Tom and Jerry. The pictures were taken by the cat's owner Jason Bryant who confirmed the inevitable outcome of the encounter. The snaps illustrate the perils the tiny rodents face in the town with cats like Mouse.
Carlos Bacca gave Sevilla the lead after five minutes after Neto brought down Vitolo in the box. Hulk equalised for Zenit in the second half after Beto dropped the ball at the feet of Salomon Rondon. Substitute Kevin Gameiro equalised with five minutes remaining to send the tie to extra time. Zenit had taken a 2-1 lead on aggregate after the first leg in Seville .
Jaysh Al-Islam - or Army of Islam - is a militant group that opposes ISIS and the Syrian regime. It was formed in 2011 when up to 60 rebel factions in Syria merged to fight the regime. The group is led by Sheikh Zahran Aloush who is considered one of the most powerful in rebel-held Syria. He has reportedly called for the 'cleansing' of all Alawite and Shiites in Damascus. His fighters are reportedly being funded by Saudi Arabia, which has sent millions of dollars to arm and train their fighters.
A leading data mining firm claims that between 20 and 50 social media accounts active in Baltimore on Monday were also used some 825 miles away in Ferguson during the peak of last summer's violence following the death of Michael Brown. The firm said the link suggests the presence of 'professional protesters' or anarchists who are in Baltimore and are looking to take advantage of Freddie Gray's death to incite more violence. One account - also linked to the recent union protests in New York City and other disturbances - tweeted photos of Gray's funeral and used language anticipating Monday's violent clashes.
The Visa Restrictions Index analyses countries ability to travel visa-free. Each country was given a score by global consulting firm Henley and Partners, who specialise in residence and citizenship planning. The score was calculated based on visa regulations of all countries and territories in the world, and the number of other countries that their citizens can travel to without having to obtain a visa. The latest results were based on results from May 20, 2014. Finland, Germany, Sweden, the UK and the US, in first position, who are able to access 174 countries visa- free. The index reflected the decision in 2014 to allow citizens of the UAE to be allowed short stays in the EU Schengen countries
The We Are Handsome Activewear show was held at White City Tennis Club in Paddington on Tuesday night. The show celebrated strong, healthy shapes - the type of people they have designed their new Activewear collection for. The models included ballerinas and sprinters, while Samantha Harris was one of the few 'traditional' models in the show.
Australian designer Akira Isogawa sent models down the runway with faces covered in sequins at his show on Wednesday morning at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. Hours later, models at Bondi Bather also showcased the sequinned beauty look. Steven Khalil showcased breathtaking bridal couture and stunning evening wear in his show at Carriageworks. Kate Sylvester showcased delicate, lady-like designs in her 'Rome Juliet'-inspired' collection.
Charlie Bothuell IV and Monique Dillard-Bothuell are accused of torture and child abuse. Charlie, now 13, was found in basement of family's Detroit townhouse last June after 11-day search. On Tuesday, he testified in court against his father and stepmother. Said he was often beaten with plastic pipe, forced to rise before dawn for workouts and isolated from other kids. Said his treatment was so horrific, he attempted suicide in a bid to escape his parents' torture.
Serena Williams beat Italy's Sara Errani 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 in a Fed Cup play-off on Sunday. The win gives the United States a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series. Williams held a massive 70-7 lead in winners but committed nearly three times as many unforced errors as the 15th-ranked Italian. Williams improved to 20-0 this year and 16-0 in Fed Cup for her career.
A man smacked a huge wolf spider as it scuttled across his kitchen floor in Hallett Cove, South Australia. He got the shock of his life when he squashed the hairy beast with a broom, only to see hundreds of baby spiders come crawling out of the mother. The scene was greeted by the voice of a woman in the background saying: ‘Ahhhhh, kill it!!’.
Serena Williams beat Carla Suarez Navarro 6-2 6-0 in the final of the Miami Open on Saturday. The world No 1 won the final 10 games in a straight-sets demolition of her Spanish opponent. Williams, who dedicated the title to her father, said: 'I love you daddy and this one's for you'
Puffin spotted swimming in Grand Union canal after apparently flying into London along Thames. The bird with an orange beak was spotted by an eagle-eyed canal boat resident. The puffin was given some fish and wrapped in a blanket, before being handed to a specialist centre .
ISIS jihadis are understood to have been fighting local groups in the Hammam al-Alil area. Doctors refused on the grounds they do not support the terror group's activities. Details of the brutal murders were reported by the country's Al-Sumaria satellite television network. News comes as jihadis reportedly executed 60 Sunni tribal fighters in Iraq's Anbar province.
A preliminary ruling from the Muskingum County coroner on Monday said the baby was nearly full term when she was born. The child's mother is a student at the small school in New Concord, authorities said last week, but they have refused to release her name. A University police officer called the sheriff’s office at around 9pm on Wednesday after he reported seeing a dead newborn outside the building. The body was inside a plastic bag in the garbage can, according to reports. It's the second time a baby has died of asphyxiation at the school. In 2002, the body of a baby boy was found in a dumpster and his mother served seven months in prison.
Chad Geyen, a married father of two from Ramsey, Minnesota, was found dead on Sunday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a park near his home. He had been accused of assaulting at least six boys hundreds of times, including his own foster son, between 1990 and 2013. He was set to stand trial on five counts of first-degree and two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Of the six individuals who have come forward, four are now adults.
Neymar opened the scoring for Barcelona after just 14 minutes with a curling effort past PSG goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu. The Brazilian doubled the lead after 34 minutes when he headed in Dani Alves' cross from close range. Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Andres Iniesta were all on the scoresheet for the Catalan side . PSG's soft centre cost them in the first leg and it was cruelly exposed again on Tuesday night . Zlatan Ibrahimovic had the ball in the net on 17 minutes but it was ruled out for offside .
Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipovic stopped Gabriel Gonzaga in the third round of their rematch in Krakow. The Serbian dropped his rival to the canvas and finished the job with his elbows. The fight was a rematch of their first encounter eight years ago. Jimi Manuwa made a successful return to the Octagon after a year on the sidelines by outpointing Jan Blachowicz of Poland.
Finnish navy said it noticed underwater target yesterday and again this morning. Border patrol boats first identified target yesterday, before detecting it again early this morning . Finland has been increasingly worried about its powerful neighbour after a year of Russian air force sorties and military border exercises. Comes just months after Sweden suspected Russia of sending a vessel into waters near Stockholm.
The 500ft-long Oryol was in dock at Zvezdochka shipyard in Severodvinsk, 620 miles north of Moscow. Defence sources said the submarine's weapons and critical elements of its nuclear reactor had been removed before the fire broke out. The submarine's dry dock was filled with water to put out the fire - a move taken after news agencies carried reports that the emergency was over.
Eugenie Bouchard crashed out of the Miami Open to Tatjana Maria in the second round. The 21-year-old was reduced to tears after losing to world No 85 Lesia Tsurenko at Indian Wells. The Canadian has a 6-4 win-lose record this year and has struggled since reaching the quarter-finals of the Australian Open in January. Serena Williams is on course to continue her unbeaten start to the year after reaching the final.
Serena Williams will be 34 at the end of a summer that she looks all set to enter without having been beaten on tour in 2015. The world No 1 has a win record of 17-0 since the start of the year and looks unbeatable. Williams will face Carla Suarez Navarro in the final of the Miami Open on Saturday. The 33-year-old has lost only five sets on tour this season.
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beat Germany's Sabine Lisicki 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3. Svetlana Kuznetsova beat Julia Goerges in straight sets in the opening rubber. Russia need one win from Sunday's three matches to reach the final and bag a first Fed Cup title since 2008.
Petra Kvitova beat Caroline Garcia 6-4, 6-3 to send Czech Republic into the final of the Fed Cup. The Czechs will face Germany or Russia in the final in November with a chance of winning their fourth title in five years. The defending champions are the current reigning champions and have been in four finals in five.
The 42nd PFA Awards were held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair on Sunday evening. Harry Kane is nominated for PFA Player of the Year and Young Player of Year. Eden Hazard is hot favourite to be crowned PFA player of the year after scoring 18 goals this season. Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is also nominated for both awards. Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard Snr and Dele Alli were also in attendance .
Gloucester face Edinburgh in the European Challenge Cup final at the Stoop on Friday night. Jonny May will start on the wing for Gloucester but has lost his England starting place. The 25-year-old was dropped by England for ignoring an overlap in Six Nations win over Italy. He was told to go away and learn his lessons back at Gloucester. May's mother taught pop star Ed Sheeran to play the guitar as a youngster.
Serena Williams beat Camila Giorgi 7-6 (5), 6-2 to give USA 1-0 lead in Fed Cup World Group playoff. World No 1 Williams improved to 19-0 this year and 15-0 in her Fed Cup career. The winner returns to the World Group and can compete for the Fed Cup trophy next year .
Gruesome images show man being led out of van handcuffed and blindfolded in Hama, Syria. He is then seen kneeling on the floor, surrounded by men with guns and a meat cleaver . Another photo shows the man after he has been murdered with his severed head placed on his body . Follows a video released by ISIS which warns 'America will burn' and threatens a repeat of 9/11.
James Hook has won 77 caps for Wales but has made just two starts since 2011 World Cup. The Gloucester fly-half has a golden opportunity to showcase his ability in the European Challenge Cup final against Edinburgh on Friday night. The 29-year-old says he hasn't given up on earning a Wales recall ahead of this summer's World Cup .
Eidur Gudjohnsen opened the scoring in the 55th minute to put Bolton ahead at the Cardiff City Stadium. Craig Davies doubled the lead in the 59th minute after Emile Heskey set him up with an assist. The former Chelsea and Barcelona man doubled his side's advantage in the 73rd minute. Davies completed his brace in the final 15 minutes of the game with a low shot into the bottom corner .
Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal to reach Monte Carlo Masters final. The world No 1 beat the Spaniard 6-3, 6- 3 to reach Sunday's final. Tomas Berdych beat Gael Monfils to reach the final for the first time in his career .
The 29-minute video, titled 'Until It Came To Them - Clear Evidence', shows dozens of militants holding two separate groups captive. At least 16 men, described by Islamic State as 'followers of the cross from the enemy Ethiopian Church', are lined up and shot in a desert area while 12 others are filmed being forced to walk down a beach before being beheaded. It raises fears that ISIS is consolidating its presence on the 'doorstep of Europe' as Libya is just a few hundred miles from the coast of Italy.
Belle Gibson is still being investigated over claims she faked her cancer battles. Victoria Police told Daily Mail Australia that its position in regards to the ongoing investigation had not changed. Consumer Affairs Victoria said the investigation is continuing. The Whole Pantry founder said her son's childcare details, her home address and floor plan had been posted online amidst the fierce backlash against her. She said that was the reason 'police came to our home checking in on my safety' last week . Ms Gibson also hit out at some of her critics, saying some people had responded 'maliciously'
Norway's military leaders are worried by Russian presence on its 'strategically important' coastline. Concerns have peaked after three Russian ships docked at Olavsvern Naval Base in the Arctic. It is a huge complex buried in mountainous terrain near the town of Tromsoe which has been closed since 2009. It was originally shut because the country's leaders thought threat from Moscow was reduced. But fears have once again peaked after the three ships spent the entire winter docked.
German aviation regulators say they were never made aware of Andreas Lubitz's mental health issues. Investigators found search terms for disorders such as 'bipolar' and 'manic depressive' on computer. European Commission told Berlin in November 'to remedy the long-standing problems' - months before the Germanwings crash that killed all 150 people aboard. Lufthansa said Lubitz told officials at an airline training school he had gone through a period of severe depression.
Firefighters were called to a fire just west of Grand Valley State University in Michigan after an April Fools prank involving fireworks sent one apartment unit up in smoke. Four girls live in Apartment 4 of Building B of the Campus West Apartments. Fire officials said one of the girls threw a lit firework at a roommate; the firework landed in a laundry hamper, setting the contents on fire. No one was hurt, and the girl is not expected to face charges.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady posted a picture of himself lying in a hospital bed in a full body cast on his Facebook page on Wednesday. He had shared a video on Saturday of himself jumping off a cliff into a river during his vacation . Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos pulled off a brilliant April Fool's prank as they co-hosted Live! With Kelly And Michael on Wednesday morning. Kelly held up a cardboard sign saying, 'April Fools' and the audience burst out laughing .
Harriet Arkell has tested out the best of the best hot cross buns on offer this Easter. From toffee fudge chunk to apple and cinnamon, here is her verdict on the best. The Queen tried to ban them, possibly finding the cross a little too Catholic. But she compromised, saying they could only be sold on Good Friday, at Christmas and for burials.
The gender equality rules, laid down by the EU Court of Justice, came into effect from December 2012. They meant that many car insurance firms had to change their pricing policies. Someone who tells their insurer they are a 21-year-old dental nurse is likely to get car insurance for 10 per cent less than they would have done in 2011. A 21- year-old plasterer or civil engineer, however, would be paying 13 per cent more.
U.S. coffee giant is being probed by the European Commission over methods it used to lower tax bills. Starbucks ran its European division - including the UK - through the Netherlands. But it paid just £1.9million in tax to the Dutch government, from a reported £300million profit. It is now claimed the company may have used a British company to put hefty sums from its Netherlands branch into the UK.
DelRea Good of Portage, Indiana says that on March 23 she was charged with resisting arrest because she hit the brakes for Porter County Sheriff's Department Patrolman William Marshall about a half a mile down the road from where he asked her to halt her vehicle. Good says that when she was ordered to pull over, she put on her emergency flashers, and waved her hand out the window to let the cop know that she was aware of his presence and that she planned to stop. She finally turned off the gas at a well-lit Kohls parking lot. Good has no previous criminal record and says that if she is convicted of a felony then she will lose her job.
Binge drinking as a teenager can cause long-lasting damage to the brain well into adulthood. Alcohol changes genes in brain cells, which stop the cells developing connections between them. This, in turn, can put teenagers at risk of anxiety disorders and alcoholism. University of Illinois College of Medicine researchers found a cancer drug may be able to reverse the damage.
Astronomers have used a telescope in New Mexico to watch a star take shape over eight years. The star – known as W75N(B)-VLA2 – is 300 times brighter and eight times bigger than our sun. The dramatic changes are giving an unprecedented look at how young ‘protostars’ develop into fully-fledged stars. The team will now continue to observe the star and see how it develops.
EE customers will be able to pick up free portable chargers from shops to keep phones charged. The chargers will be free to EE customers and other smartphone owners can also sign up to the service. Almost 60 per cent of smartphone users found their battery would not last a full day .
Some 5,000 people still die from asbestos-related diseases each year, making it a bigger killer than road traffic accidents. 20 tradespeople die each week as a result of past exposure to the substance. Artist Joe Joiner, whose great-grandmother died after being exposed to asbestos, has created a moving new art installation in tribute. Created as part of HSE’s Beware Asbestos campaign, the installation is made up of two huge glass boxes, inside which the messages float around representing lungs.
A Dominican news report says the power couple spent part of their trip staying with sugar barons Alfy and Pepe Fanjul at Casa de Campo, a private Dominican resort they own. The news outlet Listin Diario reported on January 2 that the Clintons discussed Hillary's presidential ambitions during the visit. Casa De Campo is also at the center of criminal allegations now dogging a Democratic U.S. senator. New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is accused of accepting money and trips from wealthy donor Dr Salomon Melgen in exchange for the influence of his office. Melgen flew Menendez and his guests on a private jet to stay at his villa multiple times, free
Dodge Durango swerves erratically at 60 mph at 8.20am in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Monday morning. It crashes into a school bus full of 36 7th grade pupils on their way to school. Five of the pupils were hospitalized with minor injuries and 11 were treated at the scene. The driver of the SUV, a 44-year-old man with a history of seizures, had to be cut out of the wreckage. He is recovering in a serious condition in hospital as police investigate whether medical history was a factor.
Dan Bilzerian forced into making film to avoid jail after being arrested last year. He was accused of placing homemade explosives in a tractor and shooting them at targets. The Bureau of Land Management gave him a $10,000 fine, but also strong-armed him into making it. Film shows him speaking from a desk in his lavish home, complete with gun candle holder. He urges people to 'be responsible' and 'follow the rules' when shooting exploding targets.
Steven Allison, 37, had been on the run for a year after failing to appear in court last year. He had been convicted of sexually assaulting two women in Leeds in June 2013. He fled to Sydney, Australia, where he found work as a labourer and handyman. But police tracked him down through his boastful Facebook posts about his new life. He posted pictures of his former life in Yorkshire and boasted about his carefree bachelor lifestyle .
The unofficial 2012 paperback book was revealed by a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed by four sexual-assault victims who want to stop the practice of sexual assault allegations within the military being handled by commanding officers. The 130-page songbook contains 70 songs with titles including Pubic Hair, The Kotex Song and Bestiality. One of them, The S&M Man, is set to the tune of The Candy Man and describes sexually mutilating women and dragging AIDS victims behind a bus. Another one of them comes with the warning: 'THIS SONG is ONLY FOR A VERY FEW SICK PEOPLE!!!!'
Nigel Farage's controversial claim that foreign nationals with HIV should not be treated on the NHS was part of what insiders called a ‘shock and awful’ strategy. Ukip source revealed the party had initially planned for Mr Farage to mention the number of foreign patients suffering from tuberculosis, in the leaders debates last night. But when it was discovered that antiretroviral drugs to treat people with HIV were more expensive, a decision was taken to use that example instead.
Celebrity chef's iconic Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire, named the eighth best restaurant in the world. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal's Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park came in at number 25 on the list. Alinea, run by the uber-talented Grant Achatz, has retained its crown for the fourth year running . The US has 19 of the best restaurants, followed by France with 14 and the UK with eight.
Thomas Brock, 30, was shot dead at his home in Pasadena, California, on Monday night. Police say he was involved in a road rage incident with another motorist in the lead up to his death. Mr Brock was then followed to his home and had a fist fight with the alleged killer. The alleged killer left the property but warned he would return with a gun, police say. He then returned with a second suspect and kicked down Mr Brock's front door and shot him dead. Brothers Steven Rodriguez, 24, and Jacob Rodriguez, 29, have been charged with capital murder.
A woman was forced to give birth to her son on the Interstate 65 North in Louisville, Kentucky, during gridlock traffic behind President Barack Obama's motorcade on Thursday. Dispatchers received a call at 5.15pm on Thursday from a woman attempting to drive to the hospital. The roads were closed to allow the president to travel from the airport to downtown Louisville. A nurse who was also stuck in traffic helped the mother through the delivery .
Påhoj was designed by Swedish designer Lycke von Schantz. It has a 'lightweight chassis' and is 3.2ft (1 metre) tall and measures 1.6ft (0.5 metres) wide. It clips onto the back of a standard bike using a specially-designed attachment. A child is then strapped into the seat in an almost vertical position . The product will launch on Kickstarter next week but prices are not yet known .
Teachers have warned that schools are now having to deal with pupils speaking up to 300 languages. They say English-speaking children are not getting their ‘fair share’ of attention from teachers. Oxfordshire teacher Joy Wilson said many staff had little or no training in how to deal. She said it takes some pupils up to seven years to gain adequate language proficiency.
Terror group released photos of crates of chicken being set alight in a field near the city of Aleppo. The food was burned after the jihadis noticed labels on the boxes that suggested the birds had been reared and slaughtered in the United States. The meat was slaughtered according to Islamic law and was perfectly fit for consumption. The images of the chicken burning were released by the Islamic State's official propaganda wing.
Republican Gov. Sam Brownback, a strong abortion opponent, signed the 'Kansas unborn child protection from dismemberment abortion act' into law on Tuesday. The law bans the so-called 'dilation and evacuation' procedure and redefines it as 'dismembermentabortion' The measure also has been introduced in Missouri, Oklahoma and South Carolina, though only Kansas lawmakers have passed it.
Kyle Knox, 23, was last seen at 10am on Monday at the start of the route for the 4409-ft high Ben Nevis. He failed to return to his accommodation in the Fort William area yesterday, prompting staff to alert police. Officers believe he set off on the mountain alone, despite 70mph winds and rain. Search and rescue dogs as well as Glencoe and Lochaber mountain rescue teams are also scouring the mountain.
Hagrid the lamb was born on a farm in Gelston near Grantham in Lincolnshire on Tuesday. He is thought to be the biggest ever lamb born in the UK weighing 25lbs and measuring 14inches tall. The Suffolk Cross was born naturally and his mother is in remarkably good condition .
The 44-year-old Academy Award winner was at Barnes & Noble bookstore at The Grove in Los Angeles last week to autograph copies of her children's book 'Randi Rhodes Ninja Detective — The Sweetest Heist in History' But before the night was over people were dragging their kids out of line, demanding refunds on the books and stormed out of the store in disgust. 'Octavia was mean, rude and horrible to everyone,' former Octavia fan, Angel Guzman explained to the Daily Mail.
Lorraine Bracco, 60, turned down the role of Carmela Soprano in The Sopranos because she had already played a mobster's wife in Goodfellas, nine years previously. The Oscar nominated actress said she wanted to play Dr. Jennifer Melfi, Tony Soprano's psychiatrist.
Anthony Horowitz said David Walliams’ books are ‘witty and entertaining’ but nowhere near ambitious enough. The 59-year-old novelist and screenwriter singled out Gangsta Granny and Diary Of A Wimpy Kid for criticism. He insisted that such writers should challenge their young readers and not be ‘afraid of powerful stories or serious ideas’.
Boris Johnson has set out his vision of ‘moral purpose’ in business and politics. London Mayor praised Coalition for having kept down unemployment and not returning to 1980s queues. He said more jobs being created was ‘one of the absolute moral triumphs’ of the government. Mr Johnson is standing to be a Tory MP in a west London constituency .
Kevin Bollaert, 28, was convicted in February of 21 counts of identity theft and six counts of extortion in a first-of-its-kind ruling for running a 'revenge porn' website. The website, ugotposted.com, published nude and embarassing photos of women sent in anonymously by people wanting to hurt them. People who sought to have the explicit images taken down were directed to changemyreputation.com and charged $250 to $350 to remove the racy content. Victims were flown in from around the country to be involved in the prosecution and some have now said that they no longer feel ashamed for sending nude pictures.
Shadow chancellor claims voters lost £1,100 each due to tax and benefit changes under coalition. But Prime Minister hails today as 'money-back Monday' with raft of tax changes coming into force. Mr Cameron has claimed Labour are planning to increase taxes by £3,028 on 'every working family' But Mr Balls says Tories will hike VAT and cut top rate of income tax from 45p to 40p.
Barbara Walters says that the former White House intern would be a 'run away success' on The View. She would attract great guests - even if casting her as a regular co-host would make it unlikely that Hillary Clinton or President Bill Clinton would ever appear on the show again. 'Barbara believes that Monica, 41, could make The View competitive and compelling and while a lot of Washington's elite may scratch the show off its must-visit press list, the younger demographic of online users would tune in daily to see what she had to say,' says a network source.
RSPCA inspectors were called to a house in Lawrence Weston, Bristol, after complaints from neighbours. One horse was found living in an alleyway so narrow it could not turn around, while the other was chained to the ground. The animals are thought to have been kept at the site by the side of a house for around a month . The RSPCA removed the horses on Wednesday after warnings from the public .
Killer pilot Andreas Lubitz researched suicide methods and cockpit door security before crash. Investigators also found a tablet computer which revealed a search history from March 16 to March 23. The 27-year-old was prescribed an anti-anxiety drug so strong doctors have to warn patients of the increased risk of suicide. People who use Lorazapam are advised not to drive a car, let alone fly a commercial jetliner.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul will announce his candidacy for president on April 7 in Louisville, Kentucky with the populist slogan 'Defeat the Washington machine. Unleash the American dream' Paul has taken heat in recent days from libertarians for softening some of the principled stands thad have defined his brand since Kentuckians sent him to Washington. 'Rand Paul is going to have problems if he thinks he can position himself as an outsider,' an Iowa Republican Party official told Daily Mail Online. 'That can work for a governor,' he explained, 'but it won't sell in Iowa, especially since he's walking his views back toward the center'
The NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred in the West Village, after footage captured by a passenger was posted online. The officer was named by the New York Daily News as Detective Patrick Cherry of the NYPD's Joint Terrorism Task Force. Cherry was in plainclothes and trying to park his unmarked Hyundai without signalling when the Uber driver known only as Humayun honked his horn. The angered detective pulled over the Uber cab and launched a tirade, questioning the diver's command of the English language as well as his driving ability .
Jean Wabafiyebazu, 17, was killed and his brother Marc, 15, has been arrested after a gunfight erupted during a drug deal in Miami on Monday. The boys had reportedly agreed to purchase two pounds of marijuana at a cost of $5,000, and driven to the house under the guise of making said purchase in their mother's BMW with diplomatic plates. Gunfire broke out soon after they entered, and Jean and Joshua Wright were killed, while Anthony Rodriguez, 19, was wounded in the exchange of gunfire. Marc is due in juvenile court on April 8, but authorities say he would not be protected by diplomatic immunity .
Two-bedroom property in Snodland, Kent, was first rented by Len and Beatrice Barnes in November 1915. Couple raised their son Gordon and three daughters, Freda, Hilda and Gwendoline, in the property. They bought it 40 years later for £350 and passed it to Freda when they died in December. Howard Knott, 70, son of Hilda, is now selling the house after Freda died last December, aged 99.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon says Labour leader is 'so desperate' for power he is willing to weaken UK defences. He claims Miliband is prepared to trade away Britain's nuclear deterrent to win SNP support. Mr Miliband says Tories have 'descended into the gutter' and David Cameron 'should be ashamed' Comes as Tories pledge to build £100billion fleet of four new Trident submarines.
Chancellor said Labour had 'form' on jacking up income tax and National Insurance. Said Ed Balls and Ed Miliband would do the same if given the chance after May 7. Said: ‘Ed Miliband and Ed Balls have done it all before – and they would do it all over again’. David Cameron said voters would pay a ‘heavy price’ for a Labour government. Said voters would be 'looking in your payslip' for tax under a Miliband government.
John Chapple has captured all types of landscapes, including grassy fields in England, major US cities, and sandy beaches in Australia . Chapple, originally from North Devon, first worked as a news and show business photographer before he got into landscape photography. He uses a Linhof Technorama 617s III film camera, which is unique in that the negatives are a huge 6 x 17 centimeters, with only four exposures per film.
The 25-year-old has pleaded not guilty to shooting Odin Lloyd five times in the chest and back. Lloyd, who was dating his fiancee's sister, was found dead in an industrial park less than a mile from Hernandez's home on June 17, 2013. Prosecutors have presented hundreds of pieces of evidence since testimony began on January 29. The defense team is expected to wrap up quickly next week before the jury delivers a verdict .
Aid agency has been negotiating for a week to deliver life-saving supplies and equipment to Yemen. The coalition has conducted 11 days of air strikes against Iran-backed Shi'ite Houthis. The UN last week said that more than 500 people had been killed in two weeks of fighting. On Saturday it called for a 24-hour humanitarian pause in the conflict to allow aid to reach people cut off by air strikes and to save the lives of 'streams of wounded' But hopes of getting aid into the country by tomorrow are fading as they seek clearance from Arab states waging air strikes.
Cousins Kelly McKay, 15, and Payge Olds, 16, risked their lives on Monday night when they attempted to save a drowning man in Wellington Harbour. Boobesh Palani, 26, passed away at Wellington Hospital with his friends by his side. Police released images of Mr Palani lying in his hospital bed in the hopes an appeal to the public would help identify the man. The 26-year-old student from India was known to a New Zealander travelling in Sri Lanka who saw his photo online and told the police of his name.
Marina Lyons, 80, took her dog Rosie to the PDSA PetAid Hospital in Hull for surgery to remove her spleen. A scan detected a suspected tumour in the ten-year-old Lhasa Apso dog's body. When she returned home with the dog she noticed lots of bruising on its back. The vet told her it was from the operation and told her they didn't need to see her for four weeks. Not satisfied, she took the dog for a second opinion, when the burns were discovered. PDSA confirmed they have received a complaint and are investigating.
Prime Minister visited a primary school near Bolton to unveil new Tory education policy. But he was upstaged by six-year-old Lucy Howarth as he tried to help her read a story. The youngster pulled a series of funny faces before resting her head on the table. PM wants to see children who get poor Sats results forced to resit them in secondary school.
Sudheer Khamitkar, 42, shot his 38-year-old wife Smita and their two sons Arnav, 10, and Arush, 6, before turning the gun on himself at their home in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Wednesday, police said. The bodies were found on Wednesday as officers conducted a welfare check following a call from the mother's employer after she failed to show up for work or call in sick for two days. The father had recently changed jobs and detectives will interview his current and former employers to learn if he was having personal troubles.
Since Monday, over-55s have been able to withdraw all or part of their pension pots. First people to cash in their pots began to receive their money yesterday . Pension firms said Britons remained baffled about how the radical changes worked. Many unaware of age restrictions or tax implications of the pension reforms.
A dog belonging to a Brazilian drugs gang has proved that learning to drop and roll is not just for humans. When police busted the gang's lair, the loyal canine laid down alongside its owner and rolled over on its back. The incident happened during a joint police and military operation in the south Brazilian state of Santa Catarina.
‘Remediation costs’ wiped out 61 per cent of their profits between 2011 and 2014. Bill driven by payment protection insurance scandal, with banks setting aside £4.7billion last year. Another £2.3billion earmarked by banks including Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland and HSBC to pay fines.
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when tissue supporting the pelvic organs – including the womb – becomes weak. Complications include an uncomfortable dragging or ‘full’ feeling, discomfort during sex or stress incontinence. Up to half of women are thought to suffer to some degree, but far fewer seek help. Many who do are offered just one solution: a hysterectomy, which ends fertility. But a half-hour keyhole procedure uses an implanted mesh ‘sling’ made from nylon to lift and hold the womb back in place.
The Prime Minister was filmed at home with his family for an ITV profile due to be aired tonight. The Camerons are joined by ITV News political editor Tom Bradby during the show. Mr Cameron is teased for appearing to confuse Disney film Frozen for a book. His wife Samantha said the family often tease the PM over breakfast to keep him 'grounded' .
A researcher says a 'bone flute' found in Slovenia is not an instrument - instead, he says it is simply a bone chewed by a hyena with teeth marks. The cave bear femur, pierced with two holes, was found in 1995 at the Divje Babe Archaeological park near Cerkno in northwestern Slovenia. Dr Cajus Diedrich from the Paleo-Logic Independent Institute of Geosciences says the holes are teeth marks, and the shape is just the result of the bone not breaking when it was chewed. He also points out that there is no evidence on the bones make the holes make the idea they were hyena’s teeth.
Shinto Kanamara Matsuri, the Festival of the Steel Phallus, is held every spring at the phallus-shaped Kanayama Shrine. Spectators can buy lollies, sausages and vegetables shaped as male and female genitalia while watching the unusual parade. Participants pray to a god of fertility, child birth and protection from STIs.
The image was created by superimposing a blurry picture of Monroe over a picture of Albert Einstein drawn in fine lines. Features with a high spatial frequency (Einstein) are only visible when viewing them close up, and those with low spatial frequencies (Monroe) areOnly visible from further away. At normal viewing distance, healthy eyes should be able to pick up fine lines on Einstein's face, causing the brain to disregard Marilyn Monroe's image altogether.
Prime Minister David Cameron narrowly topped polls assessing who 'won' TV debate on Thursday night. But 33 per cent of 7.4 million viewers hailed Cameron as 'the most impressive' on the subject of the economy. Pollsters refuse to predict whether it will be Cameron or Ed Miliband who takes top job. It comes six weeks ahead of the general election on May 7.
Jennifer Drew has saved £17,000 over three years by spending an hour a day searching for deals and coupons. The 31-year-old English teacher estimates she saves £70 each week on her weekly shop. She once managed to buy a week's worth of food for just 29p - and even bags items she does not need. Mrs Drew's obsession with couponing started when she was pregnant with son Nicholas.
Researchers from London and Edinburgh have developed a computer that can collate meterological information and then produce forecasts as if they were written by a human. It uses a process known as 'natural language generation' (NLG) These computer-generated weather updates are being tested by scientists at Heriot-Watt University and University College London. If the project is successful, a prototype system will be tested by generating local weather reports on the MailOnline's website, which currently features just 10 reports for large areas of the country.
Samantha Giufre, 19, suffered multiple fractures to her skull and face, along with bleeding on her brain after being dragged behind a car in Casula, south-west of Sydney, on September 7, 2014. She was left for dead in a gutter after being towed behind the car before being abandoned. The young woman was rushed to Liverpool Hospital in September where she spent time in intensive care. Her parents Karen and Frank said their daughter's life is now 'consumed' by what happened. One of her alleged attackers, 18-year-old Basher Hawchar, was supposed to front court on Wednesday but instead sent legal representation.
Self-made multi-millionaire bought three-bedroom townhouse in Park Circus, Glasgow, in 2013. She paid £780,700 for property off-plan after splitting from husband Michael in December 2011. She will now move back into five-bedroom mansion in Thorntonhall, Lanarkshire, where she and Michael lived with their three children after agreeing a deal with her ex-husband. Couple split in December after Michael allegedly had affair with bra designer Samantha Bunn.
Self-styled 'anarchist libertarian' squatters set up camp in Admiralty Arch in Trafalgar Square. Banners bearing housing messages were seen hanging from Grade-I listed building. They unfurled banners reading 'better to squat than let homes rot' and 'respect existence or expect resistance' The group said they got into the building overnight by climbing through an unlocked window.
The kidnapper who claims to have masterminded the Gone Girl kidnapping of Denise Huskins in California says he will turn himself in, but only if his co-conspirators are given immunity. In yet another email to the San Francisco Chronicle, the individuals wrote that police could accept this offer, or that he would 'go overseas and teach English' or 'live off the grid and read books for the rest of my life' This comes just one day after the group demanded an apology from the police for calling the entire incident a hoax. Huskins, 29, was allegedly snatched from her home by kidnappers who tied her boyfriend up on March 23, then released one day later 400 miles away
Gen Nakatani told MPs there has been no violation of Japanese airspace by aliens. He said no government studies into extra-terrestrials were under way. The nation's war planes can be scrambled whenever there is a report of an unidentified flying object. But so far, so far they have not encountered visitors from space, he said.
Lady Penelope is this time voiced by Gone Girl actress Rosamund Pike. She has also lost the twin-set and pearls and looks a much more modern, dressed down lady secret agent. The jerky puppets that rescued the world from all kinds of disaster have been replaced by computer-generated figures.
Audrey Dimitrew, 16, of Virginia accepted a spot on the under-16 Chantilly Juniors club but was benched first two tournaments of the season and was told her skills were not up to par to compete with her team. The sophomore at Woodgrove High School and her family sued the Chesapeake Region Volleyball Association on March 10 after they said she was accepted to another club but denied the transfer. The lawsuit seeks to let Audrey transfer clubs and asks for attorney fees.
Danel Hall Jr was walking down the street in Centre Point, Alabama, when a man was chased by a neighbourhood dog. A third person suddenly started shooting at the animal, but stray bullets hit Danel in the stomach. The bullet narrowly missed his liver and he was rushed to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery.
The five-second rule has been cited to justify picking up everything from a salt and vinegar chip to an assortment of cold cuts. Experts say dry foods, like cookies, are less hazardous and can be OK, according to health experts. Dry foods are things such as potato chips, lollies, nuts, biscuits, crackers and uncooked rice or pasta. Wet foods are cut fruit, cold meats, ham, salami, dairy products, and cooked rice.
Geraldine Alcorn, 29, of Pittsburgh, waived a preliminary hearing on a felony charge that she interfered with the girl's legal custody on Wednesday. Allegedly encrypted her phone number on the 11-year-old girl's math homework, exchanged thousands of text messages with her and even talked of adopting and running away with her. Alcorn is not believed to have sexual feelings for the girl but allegedly told police of a 'deep love' she has for her. Alleged to have told the girl that 'they would be on the run for a while' if Alcorn followed through on that, police said.
NBC sketch show parodied the daytime CNN Newsroom, which turned into a series of let-downs when it emerged there was no footage for the stories they were covering. But the ingenious producers managed to cover up with abysmal animations to illustrate the Germanwings crash, U.S.-Iran diplomacy, and domestic politics. SNL writers joked that CNN's animations look like they belong in 1985 .
The state Board of Parole Hearings granted parole to 63-year-old James Schoenfeld on the 20th time it considered the possibility of releasing the California man. Schoenfield abducted the children and then kept them 'buried alive' in an underground trailer while he and his co-conspirators negotiated a $5million ransom. The kidnappers were influenced by the iconic 1971 Clint Eastwood film Dirty Harry in which the antagonist kidnaps a school bus of children in exchange for ransom . All three men received life sentences after pleaded guilty to kidnapping charges .
Luke Shambrook was last seen leaving Candlebark Campground in Fraser National Park near Lake Eildon at 9.30am on Good Friday. The 11-year-old, who is autistic, may not even know he is lost and is known to hide, according to his family. A large search is being carried by a medley of search and rescue teams including the air wing, dog squad, local police and SES volunteers in the search of thick bushland. A family saw a young boy matching Luke's description walking near the Devils River on Sunday.
The painting, titled 'Bomb Damage,' was drawn on a metal door that formed the last remaining part of a two-story house belonging to the Dardouna family in northern Gaza. The door was sold to local artist Belal Khaled for just £100, unaware of its true value. But the 33-year-old father-of-two is now demanding the decorated door is returned. He said: 'I heard it can be sold for millions. Now I want the door back' .
Jon Huxley, 46, hopes to cash in on the Fifty Shades of Grey effect at his hotel Westward Ho! in Folkestone, Kent. He plans to install sex swings, bondage rooms and dungeons and have rooms of differing sizes. He hopes to attract tourists from the gay and swinging community for short breaks and weekends of adult fun .
Summer Michelle Hansen, 32, of California entered a guilty plea in February to 16 felony counts related to sex acts with her five male students. The crimes included seven counts of oral copulation of a minor, six counts of statutory rape and three counts of distributing pornographic material to a child. The mother of three was told during the sentencing on Friday that she must also register as a sex offender for life. Parents of the victims were upset that Hansen's plea agreement was approved, which was made directly to Riverside County Superior Court Judge Becky Dugan. If she had been convicted at trial, Hansen would have faced 13 years in prison .
Sydneysiders missed out on Saturday night's lunar eclipse, but Melbourne and Adelaide residents had a spectacular view of the 'blood moon' as it lit up the sky. Wet and cloudy weather was to blame for Sydneysiders missing out on the view, but the Sydney Observatory captured every moment with their equipment. Brisbane, Darwin, Canberra and Hobart residents were also promised slim chance of viewing the phenomenon due to poor weather conditions, but clear night skies were predicted for Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. The eclipse is the third in a series of four blood moons, with the final one expected on September 28.
Photographer Dark.Cyanide scales some of the city's tallest buildings in search of the perfect view. Many of the 18-year-old's vertigo-inducing images show his feet dangling hundreds of feet above the city streets below in his trademark turquoise trainers. His Instagram page has more than 8,000 followers and he describes himself as an 'urban historian' .
Genes for Good is a Facebook app designed to survey the health of millions of social network users. It was set up by biostatisticians from the University of Michigan and is available for free to people aged over 18 with a valid mailing address in the US. Once a user has read and accepted the terms and conditions they are presented with health surveys they can complete each day. Sending a spit sample is voluntary, and users only become eligible once they've completed 15 of the Health History Survey questions. Each member who submits a sample will also see a copy of their results, which include their genetic ancestry as well as raw genetic data in a securely encrypted computer file.
Louis Jordan, 37, was picked up by a German-flagged ship at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday - 66 days after he took off to do some fishing off the North Carolina coast. He was found sitting on the capsized hull of his sailboat, Angel, which had lost its mast and was approximately 200 miles east of Cape Hatteras. A Coast Guard helicopter crew from North Carolina flew to the ship and airlifted Jordan to a hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, said Lt Krystyn Pecora, a spokeswoman for the Coast Guard. He survived his ordeal by drinking rain water and eating raw fish and flour fried in oil.
The Kennel Club says seemingly harmless foods such as hot cross buns and onions can be killers. Around 56,000 dogs were treated for poisoning between 2010 and 2014. Painkillers were the most common cause, followed by rat and mouse bait and chocolate. Chewing gum was another major cause of poisoning, as were e-cigarettes.
Marylin Stoneman, 64, entrusted with victim's pin number, cheque books and bank cards. But she began withdrawing up to £200 a day to feed her gambling habit, court heard. The 64-year-old admitted stealing £22,650 but was ordered to pay back just £1,350. She was handed a suspended sentence of two years with 200 hours of unpaid work at court.
Chloe the wombat is now one-year-old and lives at Taronga Zoo in Sydney. Her mother was struck and killed by a car earlier this year and the joey was found in her pouch still alive. She has become keeper Evelyn Weston's little helper and follows her around the zoo. The pair have been inseparable since Chloe came to the zoo three months ago. When the time comes for Chloe to be released back into the wild she will first be transferred to a wombat 'halfway house'
ABC has asked Big Bang Theory co-creator Bill Prady to mastermind the revival, which would see the return of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and other old favorites. A 'proof of concept' presentation for advertising executives is in the works already, ABC confirmed to DailyMail.com.
Tutti Rouge's Jessica features removable cookies (light foam pads that sit inside a pocket) to give ample bosoms the option of extra oomph. Ashley James, who starred in Made In Chelsea, models the bold collection in a new set of images. The £38 Jessica comes in a range of sizes, from a 28D right through to a 38HH .
Gary Lineker labelled Ukip leader Nigel Farage a 'd***' during TV election debate last night. Former England footballer launched scathing attack on the head of Ukip after leaders went head-to-head. He said: 'Always reluctant to offer a political view, but Farage is a d***!' Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was also left uninspired by the debate. Former Arsenal and Tottenham defender Sol Campbell criticised Labour leader Ed Miliband.
Patrons at a bar opening inside the Resorts World Casino, next to JFK airport, reportedly turned on one another around 10pm Friday. Video of the fight shows a crowd of people erupting from a bar area, punching, kicking, shouting and re-purposing casino decorations as weapons. Four people were arrested, and will be charged in due course, police said.
The Let's Move! Initiative encourages people to eat better, be more active and healthier and was first launched in February 2010. Michelle Obama appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night to celebrate the fifth anniversary of her anti-childhood obesity campaign. She and Fallon performed a follow-up routine to one they first did in 2013 to a cover of I Like The Way You Move.
Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer said on 'The O'Reilly Factor' on Monday that Bowe Bergdahl 'had Afghan contacts and he was actually trying to offer himself up with the Taliban' The former military intelligence officer said he had been told the information by two senior sources who knew about a 2009 Naval Criminal Investigative Service investigation. The investigation reportedly included a forensic review of Berghdahl's computer which showed his apparent intent to travel to Uzbekistan. 'Clearly he was not all there relating to what he was doing,' said Shaffer .
The EU has been investigating the US search engine for five years following complaints that it abuses its dominance in the continent. If found to have been behaving unfairly, Google could be fined ten per cent of its annual revenues, which would be more than £4 billion based on last year's performance. Decision to file charges would kick start the EU's most prominent antitrust suit since its ten year-long campaign against Microsoft Corp.
The total lunar eclipse will transform the moon on Saturday night and will be visible in the skies of North America, Asia and Australia. According to one US pastor, the event was predicted in the Bible and hints at an imminent world-changing event, but Nasa is quick to point out that the change in hue is entirely harmless. The eclipse is the third in a series of four blood moons, with the final one expected on September 28. Pastor John Hagee said that because the Blood Moon falls on Easter Weekend, it’s a sign that 'something dramatic will happen which will change the whole world'
The Borden family burial monument at Oak Grove Cemetery in Fall River, Massachusetts, was defaced with black and green paint. The vandalism was discovered on Monday, the day after a Lifetime miniseries, The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, premiered on Sunday night. Borden went on trial for brutally murdering her father and stepmother with a hatchet in their Fall River home in 1892. She was acquitted of murder, but her innocence is questioned even today .
 iiNet Limited, Internode, Amnet Broadband, Dodo Services, Adam Internet and Wideband Networks were all affected by the ruling. The identity of over 4,726 individuals, who shared the content online using peer-to-peer sharing network BitTorrent, will be provided to the copyright holder of Dallas Buyers Club LLC. This includes their names, IP addresses and residential addresses. iiNet has warned its customers to expect speculative invoicing - an 'intimidating' letter demanding significant sums of up to US$7,000 for an alleged infringement.
French health chiefs say UK is responsible for sharp rise in number of youngsters who binge-drink. They say it is an 'Anglo-Saxon phenomenon' and is being copied by youths on the continent. Almost half of French 18 to 25-year-olds have consumed alcohol with sole aim of getting drunk .
Only ultra low emission vehicles and electric cars would be allowed in the UK in 2040. Normal petrol and diesel engines which make up vast majority of all motor vehicles would be barred. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg said he wanted to tackle 'dangerous levels of air pollution' He used a visit to Dymag, a specialist manufacturer of high performance racing wheels.
Research from NASUWT union shows that the majority of teachers today are verbally abused by pupils. 82 per cent of 3,500 members polled were verbally abused in the last 12 months. This is up from 52 per cent in the union’s survey last year. Some 23 per cent had received threats of physical assault from a pupil, up ten percentage points.
Maxwell Morton, 16, of Jeannette, Pennsylvania, has been charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a minor in the death of Ryan Mangan, 16. Mangan was found dead February 4 with a single gunshot wound to the face in the basement of his mother's home. Morton was identified by police after he sent a selfie on Snapchat of himself posing with Mangan's body. Morton's lawyer and family insisted he and the victim were friends and there was no animosity between the two boys  .
Big Brother star and glamour model unveils summer collection with Honeyz.com in full. Full of boho frocks, paisley prints and flowing maxi dresses perfect for summer season. Inspired by seventies influence spotted on SS15 catwalks. Says launching her own range is a 'dream come true' .
Mike Heatlie, 42, attacked Fiona McCartney, 43, outside a nightclub in Edinburgh in March last year. He pleaded guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court in March and is due to be sentenced on April 22. Ms McCartney said she still suffers from numbness and aching in her mouth after attack. She is also facing a £7,000 dental bill and says she is too frightened to leave her home. Heatlie claims to have helped train Stefani before her 2009 U.S. tour.
The eggs were created by 14 of the UK's top cake artists as part of a feature for Cake Masters Magazine. Each of the intricate treats is entirely edible and made using a range of decorating techniques and sugar work. The creations take their inspiration from the iconic Russian eggs created by jeweller Peter Carl Faberge. The eggs were on display at Cake International in London last weekend.
Blanca Cousins, 15, fell to her death from the 19th floor of her family's luxury flat in Hong Kong. Her father Nick Cousins, 57, was arrested over alleged 'ill treatment' of her and her sister Carla, 14. He was released on bail yesterday pending police inquiries but his wife Grace Garcia Cousins, 53, remains in police custody. It is alleged they never registered the births of Blanca and Carla at a private hospital. If their births were not registered, Blanca would not have been able to attend school, travel abroad or receive medical treatment unless paid for privately.
Amedy Coulibaly stormed into the Hyper Cacher Jewish store, killing four and taking others captive. Lawyer Patrick Klugman, a lawyer representing the six survivors, said images broadcast 'lacked basic precautions' He singled out French 24-hour news channel BFMTV which revealed live on air that the group - including a three-year-old child and a one-month-old baby - was hiding in the freezer. They had been taken to the cold room by one of the supermarket's employees.
Prisoner Syed Viqaruddin 'tried to snatch a rifle from a policeman and tried to escape' He had been in custody for allegedly carrying out a series of attacks against policemen. He is said to have bragged of plans to assassinate Narendra Modi, then the Gujurat chief minister. Four other men killed were said to be members of Tehreek Ghalaba E Islam terrorist group.
Raymond Frolander, 18, jailed for 25 years after pleading no contest to lewd and lascivious molestation. He was pictured in bloodied mugshot after he sexually abused 11-year-old boy in July last year. After arrest, police released photo of him sporting swollen lips and eyes, bruises and lacerations. Now, he has been sentenced to a quarter of a century in prison by Circuit Judge Leah Case. As part of deal, Frolander will be listed as a sexual predator, be on sex offender probation and undergo electronic monitoring for life after his release. Victim's father, 35, said sentence will give attacker chance to reflect on his actions.
Maggie, 53, has been raising Kecil the baby orangutan for the past 10 months at Chicago's Brookfield Zoo. He was moved from his birthplace at Toledo zoo 14 months ago after his natural mother failed to bond with him properly after birth. Was given to a second surrogate mother, but she did not form a bond either. In a final attempt to find a parent for him, he was handed over to Maggie, who has already raised four children of her own, and a fifth surrogate which was given to her in 2002. The two now have an inseparable bond and have been pictured cuddling up to each other.
Pilots of the Qatar Airways flight landed at Birmingham airport on Monday night after severe winds foiled two landing attempts. Passengers were made to stay in their seats as they waited for plane to be refuelled and a new crew to arrive. Police were first called to the tarmac when some passengers 'kicked off', according to witness. Officers returned two hours later after reports that angry passengers were trying to disembark. Footage taken in Manchester airport shows passengers becoming frustrated with airport staff.
Diwalinen Vankar, 58, had gone to the Vishwamitri River in west India to wash her clothes. But a crocodile grabbed her daughter Kanta, 19, and dragged her into the murky river. She tried to pull her back, but the crocodile was so powerful she couldn't move her an inch. The quick-thinking mother then decided to attack the 13ft crocodile with a washing paddle. Kanta suffered a leg injury, but has since been discharged from hospital in Vadodara.
Andy Murray beat Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6- 4 to reach the final of the Miami Open. The Scot will face Novak Djokovic in Sunday's final after beating John Isner in straight sets. The 27-year-old was in clinical form as he reached his first Masters 1000 final in two years. Murray will now overtake Rafael Nadal to overtake Roger Federer at the top of the world rankings.
Jeanette Rosenquist, 47, was on her way to work from her home just outside Copenhagen, Denmark, when she spotted the bird flying out of the lamp post. The blue tit usually takes between one to two weeks to build a nest ready for the female to lay her eggs. A blue tit will normally collect moss, grass and straw to make her nest which she then lines with feathers, fur or wool.
The Queen arrived at Sheffield Cathedral in a turquoise coat by Stewart Parvin and matching hat. She was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh for the traditional Royal Maundy Service. Monarchs have been presenting alms in the shape of specially minted coins since 1210 and King John. This year, the Red Purse contains a £5 coin, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of Winston Churchill and a 50p coin commemorating 75 years since the Battle of Britain. The White Purse has a portrait of the Queen produced by Mary Gillick at the start of her reign.
Beatrize Carrion-Moore, 23, was arrested at Boonies Bar in West Palm Beach on Friday night. Police were called after a report about a woman offering oral sex in exchange for money. The bar manager also told police the woman was 'extremely intoxicated' . She was charged with trespassing after warning, resisting arrest with violence and battery on a law enforcement officer.
Tong Shao, 20, a chemical engineering student at Iowa State University, went missing in September 2014. After a three week search, police found her body stuffed in the trunk of her Toyota Camry in Iowa City. Tong's boyfriend, Xiangnan Li, 23, was listed as a person of interest in the case and is believed to have been the last person to see her alive. However he bought a one-way ticket to China in the days after his girlfriend went missing and has disappeared. An arrest warrant has reportedly been issued for Li, who is wanted for the murder of Tong Shao .
Haley Mulholland became suspicious husband Kevin was having an affair after reading his Facebook page. The mother-of-eight monitors her husband’s movements, checks his phone and even sniffs him to see if she can smell another woman's perfume. 'I might not want Kev, but I don’t want anyone else to have him either,' she said. The couple have been together for 15 years and still share a house in Bristol.
Ben Morgan broke his left leg playing against Saracens in the Aviva Premiership in January . The Gloucester No 8 has not played since and missed the entire RBS 6 Nations campaign. The 26-year-old remains an integral part of England boss Stuart Lancaster's World Cup plans . Morgan last played for England during their victory against Australia in November .
Dr Milton Wainwright has been trying to convince academics that he has found aliens in Earth's stratosphere for several years. He claims he has new evidence of 'extra-terrestrial organisms' floating 25 miles (40km) above the planet. He says the organisms test positive for DNA, and have masses that are 'six times bigger than the size limit of a particle which can be elevated from Earth to this height' The organisms, he claims, are contained in a microscopic metal globe designed by an intelligent species to 'seed' alien life on Earth. His views have been widely dismissed by the scientific community.
Jose Alberto, 58, was found dead next to a scarecrow in San Jose de Balcare, eastern Argentina. Neighbours called the local council to report the smell coming from his house. Prosecutors believe he had sex with the scarecrow after dressing it up in a wig and lipstick .
11 percent of computer scientists currently in higher education haven't had sex, according to a new study. Nine per cent of physicists declared that they were still virgins in the study. In contrast, pupils enrolled in Arts subjects like history and English were far more likely to have lost their virginity either before or at university.
Steven Abberley, 28, hurled a tirade of abuse at politicians during a session in the House of Commons in October last year. He then threw the glass balls from the public gallery, but they missed MPs and hit a security screen. He excused himself to fellow observers before shouting 'you are all just liars' at Prime Minister David Cameron and the rest of the chamber during the televised Parliamentary debate. When arrested, he told police officers he had daubed the words 'the enemy within' in red paint on the palace's walls, Westminster Magistrates' Court was told.
Staff at Ceva Logistics, an international company specializing in freight shipping, heard moaning coming from a bathroom stall at around 10am Tuesday. Not long after, staffers entered the restroom and discovered blood all over a stall. The 26-year-old woman, who has not been named, delivered a baby that was later pronounced dead. Police found the newborn's lifeless body stuffed inside her bag and hidden beneath her desk. The mother and baby were taken to a local hospital, where the child was pronounced dead .
A hilarious new hashtag has popped up on social media site Instagram exposing some of these 'awful' that things parents do to their children. #a**holeparent has almost 4000 posts from parents all over world, admitting through their uploaded pictures to cleaning, feeding, and entertaining their children to their immense dissatisfaction. Most of the photos show children crying, followed by an explanation of exactly what their parent has done to upset them so. 'I wouldn't let her have a knife,' explained one parent alongside a picture of their daughter sobbing in a highchair.
The 45-year-old man had suffered a condition called arteriovenous malformation for the past 20 years. This is a tangle of blood vessels in the brain which diverts blood from the arteries to the veins. In this man's case, it caused facial deformities and problems with his vision and speech. Doctors at the Vall d'Hebron hospital in Barcelona, who carried out the procedure, say it was the world's most complex to date. It took a team of 45 doctors, surgeons, nurses and anaesthesiologists 27 hours to complete.
The inscriptions were found in Naours - a two-hour drive north of Paris - and left for posterity by young men facing the horror of trench warfare a few dozen miles away at the Somme. The site's proximity to the battlefields, where more than a million men were killed or wounded, adds to the discovery's importance, with experts saying: 'It provides insight into how they found a sense of meaning in the conflict'
In a world where girls grow up fast, should these online hot or not videos really surprise us? Half of three to six-year-olds say they worry about being fat, with a fifth of girls under 11 confessing to have even tried diets. The fact ‘hot-or-not’ videos are so public increases a young person’s feelings of shame and powerlessness about how they look. Feeling unattractive and worthless can have a devastating impact on their chances of success.
Scar Booth offers a gallery of 77 wounds - purportedly real ones - which can be superimposes onto selfies. Its makers boast: 'Your friends and family will be convinced that you have suffered a painful beating' Anti-violence charities have hit back at the disturbing app for trivialising abuse and brutality.
Coffee giant Starbucks bought the garage in Los Angeles last year and have now finished its transformation into a drive through coffee shop. Opened in 1935 by Gilmore Oil, the art deco building served the drivers of Hollywood until it was abandoned in the 1990s. It was listed as a Los Angeles cultural monument in 1992, but was soon after left to vandals and graffiti artists.
Satellite TV operator DirecTV has pulled the plug on its popular advertising campaign featuring 80s heartthrob Rob Lowe after complaints by rival Comcast. The cable company complained to the Better Business Bureau's National Advertising Division (NAD) that the ads featured a number of false claims and the watchdog has ruled that several of the campaign's claims couldn't be substantiated. The series of ads, which launched last October, featured the 50-year-old actor playing two characters: a handsome Lowe in a slick suit and an 'odd or awkward alter-ego' who was a cable user.
Poundland has been forced to pull decorative plastic Easter Eggs from their shelves over fears children may choke. Trading Standards officials in Buckinghamshire and Surrey raised the alarm over the Chinese made decorations. The eggs bear a striking similarity to the sugar-coated chocolate treats with a brown 'speckle' designed to make it look like a quail's egg.
The Hospital of Dolls, or Ospedale delle Bambole as it is known in Rome, was built by the Squatriti family 60 years ago. It is run by Federico, 52, and his 82-year-old mother Gelsomina, who painstakingly restores dolls. The family business first began restoring delicate items such as ceramic, tortoiseshell and mosaics. But soon the dolls began to take over the shop and hundreds of disembodied toys are piled up on the shelves.
Little Foot, an important fossil of an. early human forerunner unearthed in the 1990s in South Africa, is roughly 3.7 million years old. It lived at roughly the same time as. Australopithecus afarensis, the species whose most famous. fossil, known as Lucy, comes from Ethiopia. Findings may have important implications about the evolutionary relationships among humankind's ancient relatives.
Scientists from Cambridge University and Oxford Brookes University say new diseases carried by modern humans may have led to the downfall of Neanderthals. They have found evidence that suggests our prehistoric cousins would have been infected by diseases such as tuberculosis, typhoid, whooping cough, encephalitis and the common cold. It has been around 30,000 years since the ancestors of modern-day humans are thought to have wiped out the ancient Neandethals. But the extinct species could be taking revenge on us from beyond the grave by making us more vulnerable to potentially killer diseases like cancer and diabetes.
Clare Hines, who lives in Brisbane, was diagnosed with a brain tumour after suffering epileptic seizures. One week before brain surgery she found out she was pregnant. Doctors warned her the baby would not survive being under general anaesthetic for 12 hours if she had the operation. They also warned her that if she kept the baby, her pregnancy hormones would likely cause the tumour to grow significantly. She decided to push ahead with the pregnancy and gave birth to her son Noah in October 2012. Seven weeks after Noah was born, Ms Hines and her family flew back to her home of Manchester in the UK to have surgery to remove her tumour, which had almost doubled in size.
Pete Evans has been dropped as the celebrity ambassador for popular salad chain 'Sumo Salad' This comes after his paleo cookbook for infants was delayed due to fatal health concerns. The head of marketing for Sumo Salad, Petra Orrenius has told news.com.au that they had a positive collaboration with Pete Evans but had been with him for too long. Evans announced that his disputed baby cookbook 'Bubba Yum Yum: The Paleo Way' will become a self-published digital book to be released this month.
Rebecca Eldemire, 21, was shot repeatedly in the face with a .357 Magnum by her boyfriend, 27-year-old Larry Tipton, before he turned the gun on himself in her off-campus apartment in Oxford, Ohio on Sunday morning. The day before her murder, she called police to her apartment to protect her when he arrived, but after speaking with him, she sent the officers away. The next morning, her roommates called police, who arrived and found the bodies and one gun inside the room, they said. Eldemir was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, according to the report, and was shot at 'intermediate' range.
Scientists believe life on Earth began evolving around 3.8 billion years ago, but they are still far from knowing how it appeared. Now researchers in the US and Italy say they have evidence that DNA-like fragments may have come with 'instructions' that guided their growth into complex life forms. The study suggests that the way in which DNA emerged in the early Earth lies in its structural properties and its ability to self-organise.
Facial exercises have been around as long as youth has been considered the hallmark of beauty. The first official guide was published in Paris in 1710, outlining the beauty routine of Ninon de L'Enclose. Today, the go-to expert is Carole Maggio, the LA-based creator of Facercise. Maggio encourages exercises to form an 'ew' expression of disgust.
The 3,118 unidentified applicants were presumably delighted when they were accepted as freshmen by the university in Gainesville for the fall after sending in applications for traditional first-year slots. But after reading their congratulations notices, they apparently realized they would need to agree to spend their entire first year taking classes on the Internet in order to attend the public college. The classes are part of a new program - the Pathway to Campus Enrollment (PaCE) - which started in 2015 and aims to accommodate a higher number of students at the flagship university.
Gillian Nelson, 34, died after complications arose with birth of son Wesley at hospital in Bromley, Kent. Husband James Ramirez, 37, was called to Princess Royal University Hospital at 3.45am on January 28, 2014. She had given birth by the time he arrived at 4.25am and was 'delirious and spaced out' after birth. He stayed in the room with his wife until she was taken to theatre at about 6.30am. Miss Nelson was later moved to King’s College Hospital in Denmark Hill, south-east London, where family was told she needed a liver transplant. She later died on February 2 after suffering multiple cardiac arrests.
The dome-like Hue Go can be controlled wirelessly from any iOS or Android device via the Philips Hue app. It can also be synced to music for a disco effect, as well as to television programmes, films and video games to create more of an atmosphere depending on the mood. The bowl-shaped lamp uses a rechargeable Li-ion battery and offers up to three hours of continuous light after a 90-minute charge. It comes with seven preset light settings, including 'warm white light', 'cool daylight' and 'five natural dynamic effects'
The University of Houston said in a statement Tuesday that it was paying McConaughey speaking fees totaling $135,000 plus travel expenses, as well as a $20,250 commission to the Celebrity Talent International booking agency engaged by the university. The university initially balked at revealing the fee, citing a confidentiality agreement with the booking agency. However, the university says its business with the agency is now finished and it is no longer bound by the confidentiality agreement. Meanwhile, the statement says Mcconaughey is donating his fees to his jk livin Foundation, which the actor started to help high school students lead active lives and make healthy choices for the future.
ISIS' leadership is dominated by ex-members of the late Iraqi dictator's military. Almost all of the regional commanders appointed by ISIS' leader played prominent roles in the Baathist army before the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Many became involved with ISIS either in the resulting insurgency or after the dictator's 2006 execution. The former Iraqi Army generals' connections with oil smugglers are crucial to ISIS' £2 billion-a-year income.
Scott Suggs, 28, and Brandy Kangas, 36, were arrested in Fredericksburg, Virginia, last December. Police received anonymous tip about welfare of their three children, aged three, three and four. Found them locked in 'sparsely furnished' room with urine and feces in it for 24 hours a day. They were fed meals through homemade 'gate', which they appeared to have been fed through. Couple pleaded guilty to three counts of felony child neglect on Monday. Handed six-year suspended sentences, 10 years of 'good behavior' and supervised probation.
ISIS militants entered the Yarmouk camp as Jordan closed its only functioning border crossing with Syria. Militants reportedly entered the camp from nearby Hajar Aswad neighborhood in southern Damascus. The Palestinian-run refugee camp has been under government siege for nearly two years. Jordan closed the crossing after heavy clashes between rebels and Syrian government forces.
Chiropractor Gertrude Pitkanen would sell newborn babies to adoptive parents for as little as $100 in Butte, Montana, in the 1920s. Most of the children who were victims of this horrific crime have now aged, have families and forged their own lives - but they are still looking for answers. They have joined together to form a group called Gertie's Babies who have been using DNA to trace their biological families and search for their estranged siblings that are still alive .
Huw Davies, 34, has been searching for permanent employment for almost 13 years. He has applied for more than 500 jobs but has not even been called for an interview. The geography graduate has a BSc (hons) degree and three A-levels on his CV. But he says he 'hasn't got the foggiest' about what he is doing wrong . Has worked in South Africa, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia but wants to live in the UK.
Faith and Hope Howie were born on May 8 last year with one body and two faces due to an extremely rare condition known as disrosopus. They died in hospital less than a month after they were born and their parents laid them to rest at Pinegrove Memorial Park in Sydney's west. Their family and friends had built up a small memorial with pink and white statues, flowers, pebbles and toys over the past 11 months. Family members have visited the grave every week to leave mementos and flowers for Faith and Hope, but when they arrived on Thursday they found the site completely bare.
Sabrina Broadbent Tetzner, 32, fled the sect headed by convicted rapist Warren Jeffs eight years ago and was granted full custody of her children last week. But when she tried to pick up her children from the Colorado City, Utah community where they have been living, she was physically stopped by hundreds of cult members hell bent on keeping the kids. 'Lots of members from the community started showing up. They surrounded her vehicle, the home, fences and the yard. They were kicking the van. They even tried to put a cow and chickens into her vehicle,' ex-cult member Flora Jessop, who helped Tetzer through her legal battle, said.
Clare Goldwin admits she will sometimes fork out for Boden's brightly printed clothes for her daughter but not herself. She doesn't want to be labelled a Boden 'yummy mummy' at 50 paces and bump into other mothers in identical uniforms on the school-run. The company's profits plummeted 42 per cent in 2011 and remained flat for 2013. Now, however, Boden seems to have finally cracked it and the fashion world is raving about their latest collections.
A family of four was enjoying a day out together in Portland, Maine when a white man yelled a racial slur at them before speeding off. The man was in a car filled with a group of young white men when he screamed 'Hey n*****s!' at them on Friday. Several bystanders witnessed the incident, including a local news reporter for WCSH 6 and WLBZ 2, Jackie Ward. She shared her account of the story on Facebook, as a 'reminder for us to be kinder to each other' The mother, Shay Stewart-Bouley who runs a blog called Black Girl In Maine and writes about race, has told her story of how the incident unfolded.
Aiden Turner, Kit Harington, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Travis Fimmel are leading the way in 'pretty but gritty' looks. Poldark, Vikings, Outlander and Game of Thrones stars are getting down and dirty for their art .
Bikram Choudhury, 69, has been accused of unwanted sexual advances by six women. He pioneered Bikram yoga, in which followers practice 26 yoga moves in temperatures of 105F. Has his name attached to 720 yoga schools in 220 countries and has celebrity fans. Chelsea Clinton, Madonna and Demi Moore are among his followers . He has denied the allegations in an interview with CNN - the first time he has spoken out about the accusations.
Instagram is awash with grey haired images - from beauty shots featuring professional models to selfies uploaded by proud Instagrammers. The trend can be tracked back to Jean Paul Gaultier's catwalk show at Paris Fashion Week featuring silver haired models earlier this month. Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Dame Judi Dench and Jamie Lee Curtis have all embraced the grey hair trend.
Campaign group Let Toys Be Toys launched #NotAnAprilFools to highlight gender stereotyping in toys . Pictures show girls offered pink beautician's outfits and boys offered doctor's uniforms. Babygros for girls read 'I hate my thighs' and 'I'm super' while boys' say 'I am super' . Campaigners say boys encouraged to play with science sets, cars and action heroes .
State authorities were suspicious that the 88-year-old author, who is reportedly deaf and blind, was somehow pushed into publishing Go Set a Watchman, and launched two investigations into the circumstances surrounding the launch. Many feared outside influences were at play as Lee, who lives in an nursing home in Monroeville, Alabama, had said for decades she wanted To Kill a Mockingbird to be her only published novel. Officials at the state's Department of Human Resources confirmed Monday that their investigation had been completely closed.
Mick Schumacher made his pre-season test debut in Formula 4 at Oschersleben circuit in Germany. The 16-year-old, son of seven-time F1 world champion Michael, accidentally went off the track. He was involved in a 100mph crash at the Lausitzring speedway in Brandenburg, eastern Germany in March. The teenager was travelling at speeds of up to 100mph when he skidded out of control and onto gravel. But the crash was minor and he walked away from the accident uninjured . Mick's father, Michael, is still recovering from a December 2013 ski accident at his home in Switzerland.
Chris and Nicole Peppelman, 48 and 43, were found dead inside their Lower Moreland, Pennsylvania home Tuesday afternoon by one of their juvenile sons. The bodies of the 48-year-old husband and wife were cut with what appears to be a chainsaw, but so far only Mrs Peppman's death has been classified as a homicide. That suggests that the incident may have been a murder-suicide .
Last week she was barely showing – but Demelza Poldark is now the proud mother to the show's latest addition. Within ten minutes of tomorrow night’s episode, fans will see Aidan Turner's dashing Ross gaze lovingly at his new baby daughter. The last month of her pregnancy passing in less than the blink of an eye.
Kalman Kallai travelled from Borden, Ontario to Comox, British Columbia for work purposes. The journey took the traveller nine days to complete and a total of 4500km of land was covered. He travelled across a colossal 2,796 miles (4500km) of land in a green rocking chair. The traveller is featured rocking, making hand gestures and posing precariously on a river bed.
More than 100 firefighters were called to General Electric's Appliance Park in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday morning. The fire broke out in a non-production building, where up to 50 people work during a normal day. The cause of the fire, which began around 7am, is not yet known. A GE spokesman said that employees at the facility had been evacuated and sent home. The building reportedly collapsed at 8.30am and no one was in the building at the time. Residents were told to stay in a room with the fewest possible windows and shut off ventilation from outside .
All Saints Church in Wolverhampton re-scheduled service to allow drop-in sessions to go ahead. Prostitutes were left disappointed when sessions were cancelled on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The service marks the start of the three-day celebration of Easter, also known as Maundy Thursday .
Aidan Turner has won legions of dedicated fans since stripping off as swoon-worthy Captain Ross Poldark. The 31-year-old actor has been signed up for a second series of the period drama. BBC1 boss Charlotte Moore confirmed that Turner’s broody Ross would return for another series. The Cornwall-set drama will be coming back for eight more episodes.
Sjaak Rijke was abducted by extremists in November 2011 from a hostel in Timbuktu. He was rescued by French special forces at 5am today in the far north of the African country. French President Francois Hollande said some militants were killed and others captured. But there was no immediate word on the fate of two men abducted at the same time .
FEMAIL asks experts to advise what tipple to pair with our favourite seasonal foods over the Easter weekend. With 54 million hot cross buns, 2,900 tonnes of chocolate and enough prawns to stretch from Sydney to Cairns consumed over Easter, FEMAIL reveals which tipple is best suited to washing it down.
Jennifer Houle, 22, vanished from a bar in Minneapolis in the early hours of Friday and was later captured on surveillance footage as she walked alone on the 10th Avenue Bridge. Authorities have not said whether she fell or jumped from the bridge, which is 110ft above the river. The medical examiner's office identified the body as Houle's on Thursday. She died of freshwater drowning, the office said in a press release.
The 26-year-old South African bombshell oozes old Hollywood glamour in the series of shots. Max Factor is the brand widely accredited for transforming Monroe from a mousy brunette to a knockout blonde back in 1935. Candice gave fans a sneak peek of her dramatic look back in January.
Mike Whitehead was standing against Labour's Alan Johnson for the Tories in Hull West and Hessle. He said he was joining Ukip after becoming 'disgusted' at the behaviour of Tories in his area. But the Tories this morning revealed they had already dropped Mr Whitehead as their candidate. He was planning to stand as an independent against a Tory councillor in the constituency. Nigel Farage said the scalp was 'another hammer blow' for David Cameron .
The ads are the brainchild of a trio of people opening a new Thai restaurant in the Motor City who not only want exposure for their new business but also to promote Detroit as an alternative for New Yorkers who feel that city has got too expensive for them. ‘The idea really is to spread the word about Detroit as far as we can. We love the idea of Detroit being appealing to talented people from New York or anywhere,’ said Detroit native Courtney Henriette. There are four billboards — two in Manhattan and two in Bushwick in Brooklyn — which went up about a month ago.
Lindsey Walker, from Darlington, spent a holiday from hell at The Rex Hotel in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. The 23-year-old mother and her partner were invited to a late-night party with escorts in the room next door. Her room included wallpaper hanging in shreds, holes in the walls, broken tiles and lingering filth. The hotel was taken over by Malhotra PLC in January, who have plans for major refurbishment.
Amber Rachdi, 24, from Troutdale, Oregon, weighed 46st (657lbs) by the time she was five. At her heaviest, she weighed 11st (11st) - the same as the average adult woman. Was told she would be dead by the age of 30 if she didn't lose weight. Had life-saving gastric surgery and has now lost 20st (26st) in a year.
Antonio Valente, from Dallas, Texas, learned that his Facebook photos were being used on a fake account - and ultimately scammed an Austrian woman out of $4,000. The profile used his pictures but the name 'Johnson Michael Lynn' and claimed he was from Ohio. He befriended Marianne Heinrich, who lives in Vienna, and told her he wanted to marry her and move to Austria to be with her and his daughter. When he said he needed money to pay taxes in England, Heinrich wired him $ 4,000 . She soon realized she had been conned and used an image from the profile to search Google photos and discovered they had been stolen.
Kim Callaghan, 39, piled on the pounds after the birth of her two children, reaching a worrying 20st 3lb. The mother-of-two became concerned that her size was causing her to look like a man. She joined Slimming World in secret and lost a stone in her first three weeks. Kim's weight loss saw her drop an incredible ten dress sizes to slim down to a slinky size eight. Before her weight loss Kim was limited to a wardrobe of size 28 clothing.
Scientists have found a new type of virus that infects bacteria that live deep beneath the ocean floor. The virus actively causes one of its own genes to mutate - allowing it to develop new ways of coping with the ecosystem it finds itself in. They found the virus while exploring methane vents 2,800 feet beneath the surface of the ocean in the Santa Monica basin off the coast of California. The researchers also found similar genetic fingerprints in bacteria from Norway and elsewhere in the world. The findings have raised the prospect that life may still be clinging on deep underground on planets such as Mars.
Piper Kulk, eight, died in hospital on Sunday morning, while her brother William, nine, died later that night. The two were involved in a fatal two-car collision on New South Wales' Central Coast on Saturday. They were travelling with their mother, Chantelle, 31, grandmother Helen Boddy, 54, and elder brother Daniel, 12, when it is believed their Holden Astra aqua-planed, spun out of control and ended up on the other side of the road. All three siblings were sitting in the back of the car when the wet weather accident occurred. The incident also left passengers in the ute that collided with the Astra with severe injuries
The March jobs data raised uncertainties about the world's largest economy, which for months has been the envy of other industrialized nations for its steadily robust hiring and growth. Employers now appear wary about the economy, especially as a strong dollar has slowed U.S. exports, home sales have sputtered and cheaper gasoline has yet to unleash more consumer spending. The unemployment rate remained at 5.5 percent, the Labor Department said in its monthly report Friday.
The women of ancient history had some fascinating methods for beautifying themselves. Cleopatra bathed in donkey-milk baths, while Nefertiti used crushed beetles as blusher. Empress Elisabeth of Austria loved to conjure up her own face creams in the 19th century. The Geishas of Japan achieved black teeth with oxidised iron fillings in acidic solution.
Donny Ray Williams slipped an intern Ambien before having sex with her while she lay unconscious in 2010. That same year, he had sex with a woman too inebriated to give her consent, prosecutors say. In 2013, he was attacked by a man who tossed acid in his face that dripped down his body, blinding him in one eye and nearly blinded him in the other. He's undergone 20 surgeries and still faces more 'life threatening' operations. A judge on Friday agreed with a prosecutor's recommendation that he not serve jail time due to his serious injuries.
Ally Lees, of Alfie Bird's restaurant in Birmingham, created the three-foot omelette in time for Easter. It contains 12,000 calories and contains 945g of protein - 16 times the recommended daily intake for a man. Chef says it would take a group of no fewer than five people to eat it all .
Bobbi Ann Finley, 39, and Zackerie House, 27, are wanted for check fraud in Marion County, Oregon. They are accused of writing a series of bad checks worth at least $13,500. The purchases started in western Oregon in early March, then moved through Oregon coastal towns and into Colorado and Oklahoma. The two are believed to be hiding out camping, with their last fraudulent transaction for a 'large quantity' of outdoors supplies and groceries at Atwoods, a farm and ranch chain store in Checotah, Oklahoma, on March 30.
Greece is due to repay a £330million loan to the International Monetary Fund on Thursday. There were concerns the heavily indebted nation would default on the payment. Deputy finance minister Dimitris Mardas said that Greece will in fact make the payment on time. He said: 'We strive to be able to pay our obligations on time'
The wide leg trouser is at the forefront of SS15 trends. Louise Redknapp and Emma Watson say denim is the easiest way to achieve the trend. The wide leg can be intimidating, especially if you're on the shorter side . The key is all in the shoe. A high heeled shoe with an exposed top of foot will elongate the leg .
Federal MP Bob Katter has accused the Queensland Government of thinking embattled MP Billy Gordon was 'a little black puppet on a string' Mr Gordon was forced to quit the Queensland Labor Party last week in the wake of being accused of domestic violence and withholding his criminal history from Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. He announced on Wednesday he will remain in the Queensland parliament as an independent, throwing the Government, which holds a razor-thin majority, into chaos. Mr Katter said he's been personally subjected to racist attitudes from both major parties in the past.
Detective Patrick Cherry launched his tirade after the Uber driver hooted at him in the West Village. He was trying to park his Hyundai without indicating when the driver honked his horn . The NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau is now investigating the incident after the footage was posted online. Detective Cherry is now under investigation by the Civilian Complaint Review Board .
Three former managers of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation filed a suit last week alleging the company paid employees and patients kickbacks for patient referrals in an effort to boost funding from federal health programs. The lawsuit alleges kickbacks started in 2010 at the company's California headquarters and spread to programs in Florida and several other locations. The Los Angeles-based company cares for more than 400,000 patients in 36 countries and is leading a mass testing initiative to identify and treat an estimated 25 million people who don't know they are infected .
The Western Esplanade cul-de-sac of 11 white Art Deco houses with private beaches in Hove, East Sussex, is a real-life version of the TV comedy Stella Street. The homes were built between 1909 and 1910 by developer Michael Paget Baxter when overcrowding on British beaches in their heyday meant that a home with a private beach was the last word in luxury. With celebrities occupying six of the properties, that leaves just five other houses. One of those has just come on the market, for a guide price of £4 million .
Denise Chiffon Berry and her son were driving in Hawthorne, California on Wednesday afternoon when they passed by three men in a Cadillac - one of whom had his legs dangling out of the window. The mother and son allegedly laughed at the scene, but someone in the car didn't find it funny when he made eye contact with the 12-year-old boy. Ms Berry feared the men were following her so she pulled over near the 14200 block of Kornblum Ave to tell a police officer parked there monitoring traffic. The officer told Ms Berry to park in front of him and he would investigate the Cadillac. It was as Ms Berry was parking, that the Cadillac pulled up
Just 28 of 700,000 babies born in the UK in 2013 were given the name Gary, data from Office of National Statistics shows. That compares to 235 Garys being born in 1996, when the name was 147th most popular. In 2013, it didn't even make the top 1,000 and is now heading for extinction. Some blame shamed pop star Gary Glitter, who was jailed for 16 years for sex attacks on girls. Others suggest Gary Lineker, or Take That singer Barlow, might have put some off.
'Flash playboy' Danny Lambo, 37, is known as 'Lambo' because of his passion for Lamborghinis. He paid for a luxury bath to be fitted in the home of Natasha Flynn, 29, that runs pure chocolate milk. The bespoke gift, which is now available to buy, costs £1,000 each time to fill - with melted chocolate containing 1.3m calories.
Kris and Tina Wardle fell in love in 2002 and had planned a life together. The couple married in 2011 and planned a long life together in Leicester. But less than two years later, the HGV truck driver would be a widower. His wife was brutally stabbed to death by her own son after a row over his cannabis use. Mark Howe was obsessed with the TV show Dexter which features a serial killer.
Colombian-born Manuela Arbelaez's mind was clearly somewhere else when she removed the wrong price tag during Thursday's show. The model and host Drew Carey both gasped after she revealed the true price of the Hyundai Sonata SE before contestant Andrea had finished guessing. Manuela later tweeted about her embarrassment at the heart-warming TV moment.
Gov. Jerry Brown ordered state officials to impose mandatory water restrictions for the first time in history on Wednesday, as the state continues to grapple with a serious drought. Brown said Wednesday that he had signed an executive order requiring the State Water Resources Control Board to implement measures in cities and towns to cut water usage by 25 percent compared with 2013 levels. 'We're in a historic drought and that demands unprecedented action,' Brown said at a news conference held at Echo Summit in the Sierra Nevada. Brown's order will require campuses, golf courses, cemeteries and other large landscapes to significantly cut water use.
Svetlana Lokhova, 33, was falsely accused of being a cocaine addict and branded 'Miss Dodgy Septum' She was awarded £3.14million for lost earnings, £44,000 for hurt feelings and £15,000 in aggravated damages. Tribunal found she was a 'resilient person' who suffered 'disgraceful' harassment and victimisation. But ruled that harassment by colleague triggered 'chronic and long-term symptoms' of mental breakdown.
Former Big Issue salesman has sold more than four million copies of A Street Cat Named Bob. He has also churned out multiple spin offs – earning £500,000 in just three years. But Daily Mail can reveal he continued to have his rent paid for by housing benefit. Since 2012 the taxpayer has forked out £15,500 for Bowen to live in his flat in Haringey, London.
Kilcoy State School in north Brisbane is working with Queensland Health after a whooping cough outbreak. 19 children attending the primary school contracted the potentially deadly disease. In total there have been 86 confirmed cases in 2015 - alarmingly 16 in the past week - compared to 113 last year. In 2014 the Metro North region had the highest immunisation rate in the state.
Scientists at the University of Connecticut say we know how far away the source of a sound is by listening to the echoes it produces. In a study they found that the reverberation of sound helps us locate the distance of, for example, a car passing round a bend or a person nearby. They said echoes and fluctuations in volume are the cues we use to figure out the distance between us and the cause of a noise. The farther away a noise is from a listener, the more echoes there are, and the more limited the changes in volume become.
Christopher Bridger, 25, from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, attacked three women after drinking sessions. He was jailed for 12 years after being convicted of rape and four other abuse charges last year. The HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee today removed him from the register. They described his crimes as a 'serious breach of trust' and 'wicked and cowardly'
Siobhan O'Dell, 17, from North Carolina, was sent a rejection letter from Duke University. The teenager, from her home state, was told she had missed out on a place at the prestigious college. But instead of taking no for an answer, she sent the admissions office a message of her own. She said: 'After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me admission into the Fall 2015 freshman class at Duke' .
Linsey starred in season 12 of Bad Girls Club: Chicago which aired in May 2014 on Oxygen. The network confirmed her passing in a statement on Friday: 'We are deeply saddened by the loss of Linsey 'Jade' Berardi' She is reportedly survived by her parents, a brother, and a sister .
Maria Sevilla and her son, Tyrone, have had their visa application rejected by the Immigration Department. The single mum and nurse has lived in Australia with her son since 2007. Her appeal was unsuccessful and she and Tyrone will be deported within 28 days. Queensland Disabilities Minister Coralee O'Rourke called it a 'cold, heartless decision' by the Federal Government. Ms Sevilla said she did not want to be a burden and was working in Australia to give her son the best possible 'future'
Kim Jong-un has ordered the recreation of the famous 'pleasure troupe' of young women to entertain him. The group was disbanded after the death of his father Kim Jong-il in December 2011. The previous members retired and were married off to military generals when they hit their early 20s .
Brittany Lyn Hilbert of Orlando, Florida was charged with domestic violence battery and battery of a person over 65-years-old. The victim's identity has not been released. The elderly man called the police and told them that Hilbert slapped him in the face twice, knocking out a contact lens. The man told police that the heated argument was over a friend that he 'didn't approve of Hilbert spending time with'
Jaye and Matthew Cox delivered their daughter Annabelle at just 20 weeks after scans showed she had developed a serious form of Spina Bifida. She was born weighing just 290 grams at Canberra Hospital and her parents were able to cradle her in the short five minutes she survived. The couple contacted Angel Gowns - a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to turning donated wedding gowns into outfits for babies who die too soon. The organisation created a replica dress for the family to have in their house and Ms Cox says she looks at it every day to remember her daughter.
Japanese engineers are trying to replace celebrities with human-like androids. Transvestite entertainer Matsuko Deluxe shared the stage with his 'Matsukoroid' doppelganger. The robot was put through its paces in front of an incredulous audience for the first time on Nippon TV.
Prime Minister took advice from martial arts pupils about best way to deal with Ukip leader. He said: 'Shall I get Nigel Farage and put him on the floor, is that OK?' Cameron later backtracked, insisting there will be 'no bodily contact' during debate. Ukip leader Nigel Farage said he was feeling 'pretty good' ahead of his TV test.
World's greatest steeplechase takes place on Saturday at Aintree, which will be watched by a worldwide audience of 600 million. Four out of ten Britons betting on the Grand National make their choice purely down to the name of the horse. 70 per cent of women rely on pure chance, compared to 47-per cent of men who study form.
The Human Rights Commission said in a notice filed Thursday that there's enough evidence of age discrimination to merit a hearing on the Stonehenge Village complex's fitness room. The rent-regulated tenants excluded from the gym are largely over 65, while market-rate tenants aren't, according to a complaint last year from tenants' association president Jean Green Dorsey. Dorsey said being barred from using the exercise room smacked of second-class citizenship for rent-stabilized tenants who occupy about 60 percent of the more than 400 apartments in the complex on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
Robert Streeter and Robert Hoehn, two self-styled intelligence experts in the 1930s, set out to discover clever people by publishing a book posing devilishly difficult brain-teasers. The book has been republished and here we offer you a selection of its tortuous tests — so you can discover if YOU are a genius.
Mehmet Selim Kiraz, 46, died after he was taken hostage by far-left extremists in Istanbul last week. Pictures of him being held at gunpoint were uploaded to social media in the process. Turkish court imposed the blocks because they were being shared on social media. Twitter, Facebook and YouTube have now agreed to remove the images of the siege. But Turkey has threatened to block access to Google unless images are removed from search.
Zulkifli bin Hir, a Malaysian member of the Al Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiah militant group, is dead. Bin Hir was born 1966 in Muar, Johor, according to his profile at the National Counterterroism Center. He is believed to be the head of the Kumpulun Mujahidin Malaysia terrorist organization. The reward offered by the US State Department for the arrest of bin Hir was $5million.
Ed Miliband said it was 'not good enough' for workers not to know how many hours they would be working. Labour leader said there had been an 'epidemic' of zero-hours contracts under Coalition. He said workers should be given the right to demand 'a regular contract if they do regular hours' It is estimated there are now 1.8million contracts in the UK that do not guarantee any hours.
Jennifer Barnett worked at Archway School in Stroud, Gloucestershire, between 1980 and 1997. The mother-of-four left teaching to have her fourth child, but continued to work as an artist. In January, she was diagnosed with mesothelioma - a cancer whose most common cause is asbestos. Her husband, Nigel, told an inquest into her death in January that his wife had to cut sheets of asbestos while working on a farm in her 20s. He said: 'She then became an art teacher and from 1977 until 1995 worked at various schools, often hanging paintings on walls containing asbestos' Coroner recorded a verdict of death as a result of industrial disease.
The 30-year-old singer has no idea where she got the tick bite that infected her. The disease was recently highlighted after Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Yolanda Foster revealed she has lost the ability to read, write or even watch TV because of it .
Canterbury forwards James Graham and David Klemmer could face demerit point penalties or a temporary game ban for their arguments with a referee during the Good Friday showdown between South Sydney and Canterbury at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney on Friday night. The NRL head of football Todd Greenberg revealed that the match review committee would 'look very closely at' their behaviour, noting that contrary conduct and detrimental conduct requirements will 'form part of the review' It comes as the NRL announced they are determined to come down hard on a worrying trend of increasing dissent towards match officials after a violent end to Friday's game when spectators threw bottles at match officials .
Tomas Driukas was arrested after paramedics were called to his home in Birmingham on Wednesday. His daughter was taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital with breathing difficulties. Infant, believed to be a twin, died later that day after suffering 'several injuries' Detectives arrested the baby's parents on suspicion of murder yesterday. Neighbours described the couple as 'friendly' and said they 'kept to themselves'
Sue Townsend achieved huge success with The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 133⁄4, in 1982. The book, which told of the life and loves of an angst-ridden teenager, was followed by seven sequels. Probate records released last week reveal that Ms Townsend left the bulk of her estate in trust. Her second husband Colin Broadway and her four children named as beneficiaries.
Radar images from Europe's Sentinel-1a satellite have revealed the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake in unrivalled detail. The information from the satellites has been transformed into an interferogram, which provides a colourful and highly detailed view of the Earth's land mass. By comparing before and after images, scientists have discovered Mount Everest shrank by about one inch due to the land that was shaken in the natural disaster. The tallest point in the world, however, still stands at 29,029 feet. An area 75 miles (120km) by 30 miles (50km) has lifted up 3.2ft (1 metre) from the ground around Kathmandu.
Melbourne mother-of-two, Kady Marsh, took her seven-week-old baby aside to breastfeed at a Sydney hotel. She says she was told she couldn't breastfeed because the area was for 'over 18s only' . The Manly Wharf Hotel general manager says it's 'ludicrous' to suggest the hotel wouldn't allow women to do the same. He says his wife regularly breastfeeds their four-month-old son at the venue – and elsewhere in public, often . In Australia, women have a right to breastfed in public under the federal Sex Discrimination Act 1984.
Mike Hand became wheelchair bound after being diagnosed with a tumour on his spinal cord. The 39-year-old is almost ready to leave St Helen's Hospital in Haydock, Merseyside, after surgery. He and his wife Kate have been told they can only have a disability grant to adapt their home. But they were told they would have to earn 'virtually nothing' to receive the grant. The couple, who have a daughter Mia, have no bathroom downstairs in their semi-detached home .
Gertrude Weaver, 116, of Camden, Arkansas, became the world's oldest person on Wednesday following the death of Japanese woman Misao Okawa who died at the age of 117 on Wednesday. The staff at the Silver Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center in Camden, about 100 miles southwest of Little Rock, said Weaver is in good health. They say she attributes her longevity to treating others well and exercising three times a week in her wheelchair. 'I treat everyone the way I want to be treated,' she said.
The average cost of property in Salcombe, Devon, now tops the average cost in London. The seaside town in the South Hams district boasts a skyrocketing average property price: £671,759. This is more than the average price of property  in some of the UK's most expensive cities. Salcombe made headlines last spring when it was named Britain’s most expensive seaside resort.
Richard Hutchinson, 40, from Thornaby-on-Tees, North Yorkshire, has been jailed for two years. He punched his former friend in the face so hard that he was left with a fractured skull and brain bleed. The pair had a 'long-running' feud after Hutchinson borrowed the money but had not paid it all back. The married father said he lashed out because the pair had fallen out over money and he wanted to 'sort it out'
Dr Sergey Leshchinsky, from Tomsk State University, Russia, spent a decade analysing 23,500 mammoth bones. He found they were riddled with osteoporosis and lacking in calcium. The major mineral deficiency - which came from the impact of rising temperatures on soil and water - resulted in them breaking their limbs and spines, and left them unable to walk. In turn it meant the giant animal, which stood 10ft (three metres) high, collapsed to the ground and could not forage for food, or flee hunters.
Oscar Hübinette shredded through the snow on the Tolbachik volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia while his friend Fredrik Schenholm photographed his exploits. The adventure photographer looked on in amazement as Oscar flew down the icy slopes, while lava from the 12,000 foot tall volcano bubbled furiously behind him. After lying dormant since 1976 the volcano suddenly erupted in November 2012, spewing lava down the mountainside.
The 28-year-old was diagnosed with leukemia seven months into her pregnancy. Doctors told her she could have a caesarean section and chemotherapy but both would require a blood transfusion. The Sydney woman refused both options due to her religious beliefs and her baby died in utero three days later. She had a stillbirth and died 13 days after her diagnosis.
Daxing Internet Addiction Treatment Centre (IATC) has so far welcomed 6,000 mostly young, mostly male patients. It claims to have ‘cured’ 75 per cent of them and is run by a doctor and colonel in the People’s Liberation Army. He confiscates all electronic devices from patients and forces them to follow a super-strict fitness regime.
The first generation iPad was revealed by the late Steve Jobs in early 2010. At the time it was met with ridicule as experts struggled to see how it would prove popular. Five years and 225 million units later, it seems many critics have been proved wrong - for now. According to CNN Money, sales for the iPad dropped 18 per cent in the final quarter of 2014 alone. And this year, it’s predicted that sales will fall by five per cent from last year - admittedly still at 60.1 million units - but the lowest level since 2012. Industry expert Giulio Montemagno, from MeMeMe.Me, says the iPad might have revolutionised the tablet market.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday that he won't sign a religious freedom bill that his state's legislature sent to him on Tuesday. He is sending it back to lawmakers for amendments that will bring it more in line with the 1993 federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act – which critics say better protected the rights of gays and lesbians. Hutchinson said during his press conference that his son had in part convinced him not to sign the bill into law. 'My son Seth, signed the petition asking me, Dad, the governor, to veto this bill,' Hutchinson said. 'And he gave me permission to make that reference, and it shows that ... there's a generational difference of opinion on these issues'
Jermaine Kellman, 29, Marvin Sempler, 30, Clinton Jackson, 25, and Darren Lewis, 34, targeted the couple in their 80s. They were tipped off that money was kept in their home in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Verna Fisher, then 81, awoke in total darkness in the early hours of 31 July last year. She was confronted by four men wearing white balaclavas and gloves. She tried to cry out for help, but Lewis had his hand clasped over her mouth while demanding money. Mrs Fisher was thrown off the bed while the burglars took her purse containing £250.
The child, whose name has not been released, suffered fatal injuries in the incident at Grant Elementary School in Dumont, New Jersey on March 6 and died later that day. The fifth-grader had been playing chess with another student during a morning recess period when he became upset that his opponent didn't say 'checkmate' after beating him, according to a police report. An aide overheard him saying to the other student: 'Do you want me to do something drastic?' She confiscated the note and when she turned around to look at the boy, she saw him climbing through a window before jumping through the second-story window.
Robert Durst, 71, appeared in a New Orleans courtroom on Thursday accused of illegal gun possession. His defense team was expected to challenge the case by accusing police of searching Durst's hotel room in the city without a proper arrest warrant. However, as a shackled Durst appeared to be sleeping in the courtroom, the judge raged at his attorneys for being unprepared as they requested to delay the hearing. Two FBI agents and a state trooper ignored subpoenas and could face contempt of court charges for failing to appear.
Originally named Ena, the historic steam yacht was designed in 1900 and built the following year. It is said to be one of only three that remains in the world today. The boat first undertook war service as HMAS Sleuth in World War I before it sank years later in 1981 near Hobart after hitting an object underwater. The Edwardian style yacht is on the market for more than $1.2 million and will be up for auction on Tuesday, May 19.
Chocolate eggs contain 550 kilojules of calories and require around 40 minutes of cardio to burn them off. Large chocolate bunny adds around 11060 kilojule to your daily calorie intake. Two hot cross buns contain around 1800 kilojuling without any butter or jam. Men will need to salute the sun for around an hour and fifteen minutes before the bun is gone.
Anti-poaching group Sea Shepherd has rescued 40 crew members from sinking ship Thunder. Crew on Sea Shepherd vessel Bob Barker said the captain of the now submerged ship was seen cheering. Captain Peter Hammarstedt said: 'I took to be very unusual behaviour and further evidence that he deliberately sank his own vessel' Thunder is one of six vessels known to illegally fish vulnerable toothfish in the Southern Ocean. The conservation organisation's ships collected and delivered to authorities over 72 kilometres of illegal gillnet that it alleges was abandoned by the vessel in December.
Bath Abbey could be linked to the city's Roman water network to heat the vast medieval church using ancient underground springs. The idea has been in the pipeline for years, but now excavation work has begun to determine whether it’s possible to connect a modern heating system with an ancient hot spring. Engineers plan to excavate ancient crypts below the church to tap into a Roman drain where 850,000 litres of natural spring water empties every day into the ground. They hope to divert the warm water instead through a network of underground pipes to provide a world-first natural underfloor heating system for the abbey.
Czech President Milos Zeman criticised by U.S. Ambassador Andrew Schapiro over his plans to attend parade in Moscow. President Zeman has banned the American from visiting Prague Castle, the seat of presidency. Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said Zeman's 'reaction was not adequate'
Homes with a Waitrose nearby cost 12 per cent more – or £38,831 – than those in surrounding areas that weren’t near a branch. But having a budget store such as an Aldi or Lidl on your doorstep means your house could sell for less. Houses near several different stores enjoyed the highest price premiums.
Staff at Scooter's Coffee, in Omaha, Nebraska, were locked out of their Facebook page for 24 hours. Instead of the usual images of smoothies, coffees and cookies, the page was flooded with pornography. It is thought that an employee clicked on a link in an email which purported to be from Facebook. The hacker then kicked the member of staff out of the page, locked it, and began posting. After trying to contact Facebook with limited success, it was not until a day later that the company managed to kick the hacker out and regain control of the account.
Lianne Hindle died three hours after giving birth to daughter Poppy at North Manchester General Hospital. The 37-year-old mother-of-four suffered a cardiac arrest at the hospital in December. Her death came just months after three babies and one mother died at the maternity unit. The deaths, along with those of four babies and two mothers at the Royal Oldham Hospital, prompted an investigation. Ms Hindle's partner Chris Barnes and his sister Karen have called for action to prevent further tragedies .
Archbishop Justin Welby said Christians must use non-violent means of resistance when faced with persecution by extremists. He said: ‘Christians must resist without violence the persecution they suffer and support persecuted communities, with love and goodness and generosity’. Dr Welby's praise of martyrdom was made as Pope Francis called for governments to intervene in Syria and Iraq.
Bette Carrouze, 78, from Brighton is a single mother of two who loves all night parties. She regularly emerges from gay clubs in the early hours of the morning. The mother-of-two says she is making up for all the hard work she put in to raising her daughters.
Rekha Nagvanshi, 30, had turned on her husband's parents at the home she shared with husband Deepak, 34. She was said to be unhappy about her arranged marriage and felt she was being treated poorly. Claiming she would rather live with her parents, she sought revenge by urinating in their cups of tea. Her mother-in-law walked into the kitchen and found her squatting over the teapot.
Adam Rushton, 37, took advantage of his post as a beat officer to have sex with women, court heard. He was found guilty of five counts of misconduct and breaching data protection rules. Staffordshire Police Deputy Chief Constable Nick Baker called Rushton 'a disgrace' to the force.
The 28-year-old actress has been living in London for the past year and says she doesn't see herself returning to the States any time soon. The Mean Girls star says she is 'much happier' in the city and is keen to build on that feeling of contentment to get her career back on track.
Jennifer Williams, of Jeff Davis County, Georgia, said that she would not sell flowers for a gay commitment ceremony or wedding but 'It doesn't mean that I love them any less' . Melissa Jeffcoat said she would serve adulterers but not gay people and that Jesus 'died on the cross for me so that's the least I could do for him'
Photographer John Massung was flying over Sebastian Inlet on Thursday when he saw hundreds of sharks swarming just 100 feet from the beach. Massung says he flew for about a mile down the shore and that the hordes of sharks never ended. A fellow photographer was even further out and saw the same scene. The picture had been shared more than 2,000 times by Sunday.
China's navy rescued 225 foreign nationals and almost 600 Chinese citizens from the danger zone. They included 176 people from Pakistan with the remainder from Ethiopia, Singapore, Italy, Germany, Poland, Ireland, Britain, Canada and Yemen. Russia also sent in planes brought back 300 subjects, including diplomatic staff and civilians from Sanaa. A Turkish naval frigate has evacuated 55 Turks from Aden, Turkish Foreign Minister confirmed.
Eleven former Atlanta public school educators were convicted Wednesday of racketeering for their role in a scheme to inflate students' scores on standardized exams. The defendants - including teachers, a principal and other administrators - were accused of falsifying test results to collect bonuses or keep their jobs in the 50,000-student Atlanta school system. The educators fed answers to students or erased and changed the answers on tests after they were turned in to secure promotions or up to $5,000 each in bonuses, the court was told. The 11 will all be sentenced on April 8 and could face up to 20 years in prison for the racketeering charges .
Morgellons disease has been described by those who suffer from it as causing fatigue and memory loss, while also leading to large sores on the body which are constantly itching to the sensation of bugs or parasites crawling underneath the skin. From these sores they claim sprout colorful fibers that cannot be described and, according to one person, 'cannot be forensically identified as animal, vegetable or mineral' That person is Joni Mitchell, who claims to have suffered from Morgellons for most of her life, and who has recently been hospitalized after she was found unconscious at her home. Mitchell has long been committed to having the disease recognized for what she believes it to be.
Jamyra Gallmon, 21, has been charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly killing David Messerschmitt, 30, on February 9 in Washington, D.C. The woman admitted to police that she set up the lawyer using a masculine-sounding email address and went to the upscale Donovan hotel with the intention of robbing him. According to an affidavit, it is believed that Mr Messerchmitt got her to come to his hotel room believing that he was soliciting a man. The victim was found with multiple stab wounds to the back, groin and abdomen along with one wound which pierced his heart and another which hit his spinal cord .
U.S. Attorney Ronald Machen told House Speaker John Boehner on his last day in office that former IRS official Lois Lerner could wrap herself in the Constitution's Fifth Amendment if she refused to answer questions about her role in the tea party targeting scandal. Machen's letter arrived on Capitol Hill just a day before his resignation took effect after a five-year stint as Washington, D.C.'s top federal prosecutor inside the Justice Department. 'The Fiflh Amendment would provide Ms. Lerner with an absolute defense, should she be prosecuted, for her refusal to testify,' Machen said. 'I have not broken any laws, I have not violated any IRS rules or regulations, and I
More than 2,000 office workers evacuated yesterday due to fire in Holborn, central London. Fire started in a tunnel carrying electrical cables, causing flames to erupt from the pavement. More than 1,000 buildings remain without power today, with businesses, government departments and tourist attractions forced to close ahead of Easter weekend.
The baby, known as Mary, had been born at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool in January 2013. She was diagnosed with a number of medical conditions, including a heart murmur and a murmur. She died six months later with traces of cocaine, tramadol and anti-depressant drugs in her stomach. Her parents had been reported to social services five times between 2008 and 2012. A school had also raised concerns about the way other children in the family were being brought up .
Tracy Stratton said daughter, Tianni, suffered physical attacks and verbal abuse at school. Claims seven-year-old has been left so traumatised she has almost stopped talking and is afraid to leave house. A psychologist diagnosed Tianni with PTSD, she added. Ms Stratton is now claiming damages from The Royal Borough of Greenwich Council. She says the school ignored at least five reports of bulling at Greenacres Primary School.
Labour leader Ed Miliband confessed that he 'blubbed' during the British film Pride that centres on the 1984 miners' strike. The film achieves a double whammy by venerating not one but two sacred cows of the Left: bolshie unions and minorities. The keystone of these Left-wing propaganda films is a pernicious rewriting of history.
Joseph McEnroe, 36, from Carnation, Washington, was convicted of killing six members of his girlfriend's family on Christmas Eve, 2007. The same 12 people that found him guilty of the murders are now determining whether he will be executed or sentenced to life in prison without parole. He told the court on Thursday he 'thought' he had to kill Wayne Anderson, 60, and Judy Anderson, 61; their son and daughter-in-law Scott and Erica Anderson, both 32; and the younger couple’s children Olivia, 5, and Nathan, 3. 'There is no question I did these awful things. I thought I had to,' he said .
Samantha Cameron has ruled out having another baby, days after she and husband David cooed over seven-week-old Regan. She was pregnant throughout the 2010 campaign, and gave birth to their fourth child Florence in Cornwall in 2010. The couple also have a nine-year-old son Elwen and 11-year old daughter Nancy .
Shauna McGlasson, 25, from Workington, ballooned to 17st after gorging on takeaways. She was left red faced after becoming trapped in a fairground ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The mother-of-one was carrying her three-year-old daughter Lacey in her arms at the time . The incident inspired her to make a dramatic change to her diet and exercise routine . Shauna dropped seven stone and now weighs in at just over 10 stone .
David and Margaret-Ann Rous were on an Easter getaway when their light aircraft crashed. They were flying from Dundee to see family on the Hebridean isle of Tiree on Saturday. But when they failed to turn up at the island's airstrip, a search party was scrambled. The wreckage of the plane and the couple's bodies were found in hills in Argyll six hours later.
Tiger Woods announced on Friday that he will be playing at the Masters in Augusta next week. The 39-year-old played an 18-hole practice round on Tuesday at Augusta National. Woods last competed at the Farmers Insurance Open on February 5 at Torrey Pines. He will have gone nine weeks without competition when he hits his opening tee shot on Thursday. Woods has plunged to No. 104 in the world ranking, his lowest spot since 1996.
McDonald's announced Wednesday that it will increase starting wages for full- and part-time employees to a dollar over the minimum wage where company-owned restaurants operate. The company said the increase will be instituted starting July 1. It expects the average wage to be more than $10 an hour by the end of 2016, up from the current rate of $9 an hour. McDonald's USA owns about 10 percent of the more than 14,300 McDonald's restaurants across the country.
Obama aides Jen Psaki and Katie Fallon are expecting babies in May and July of this year. The White House knew Psaki was pregnant when she was being considered for the communications director job, and that Mr Obama called her personally and assured her that maternity leave would not be an issue. Fallon is scheduled to give birth to identical twin boys in May, just as her husband, Brian, plans to start as press secretary for Hillary Rodham Clinton's impending presidential campaign in New York.
Jessica Ainscough died in late February after a seven-year-long battle with cancer. She was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer known asepithelioid sarcoma in 2008. She spurned chemotherapy and radiation, choosing to fight the cancer with a controversial treatment known as Gerson Therapy. The treatment involves a vegan diet and coffee enemas and does not have scientific support. In her final weeks she began a course of targeted radiation, her partner Tallon Pamenter has revealed. He said the six weeks of her radiation were among the toughest the couple had been through.
The man, wearing an orange high-vis jacket, could be seen leaning out the sliding door of the black Vauxhall Vivaro van as it hurtled down the outside lane of the M40 near Oxford. He appeared to be laughing and making jokes with his colleagues inside the KJ Rail van as he hung his body - and even a leg - out of the vehicle. The incident, which police are investigating, is believed to have gone on for five minutes as the man pulled off the 'stunt' just yards from lorries. Today his boss, who has called the man in for a disciplinary hearing, revealed that the man claims he was only doing it because he needed some
Donald Trelford had his son Ben, now four, when he was 73 and his daughter Poppy, 10 months, last May. He says the physical effort of coping with young children at his age can be demanding. He takes daily walks and uses an exercise bike and modest weights to revive his shrinking muscles.
Former Hewlett Packard head Carly Fiorina is attributing the years-long drought in California to 'liberal environmentalists,' whom she says brought on the state's water shortage with their policies. 'It is a man-made disaster,' she told Glenn Beck during a Monday radio interview. 'With different policies over the last 20 years, all of this could be avoided,' she said. 'California is a classic case of liberals being willing to sacrifice other people’s lives and livelihoods at the altar of their ideology,' she added. With the drought stretching into its fourth year, California's Democratic Governor Jerry Brown last week signed an executive order limiting water consumption.
The four-metre long king cobra Raja has delivered almost 500 milligrams of deadly toxin for veteran handler Billy Collett at Gosford's Australian Reptile Park, north of Sydney. The toxin is enough to fill a shot glass and 40 times the amount of venom of a brown snake. 'It can kill a full grown elephant,' Mr Collett said of the eight kilogram cobra.
Tara McIntyre, 24, was left virtually wheelchair-bound after Ben Hagon's high-powered Mercedes sports car crashed into her car. She had just popped out to the shops in her small KA when she was hit by the drunk-driver. Hagon, who already had a conviction for drink-driving in 2003, had taken prescription tranquilisers and was more than twice the legal alcohol limit when he got behind the wheel. He was jailed for two years and eight months at Chelmsford Crown Court. Judge David Turner branded his driving 'madness' and accused him of changing Miss McIntyre's life.
Gigi, 19, said Kendall has a 'really good sense of when to stand up' and when to back off. She said she believes former Victoria's Secret model Karlie Kloss is comfortable with her social media persona. Gigi is best friends with fellow supermodels Cara Delevingne and Kendall Jenner .
Jess, 22, and Stef, 27, Dadon have teamed up with 'Print All Over Me' New York company that allows you to digitally design your own prints and Buffalo shoes, the brand behind the Spice Girls' trademark platforms. The photo shoot was their own idea, which according to Jess they 'threw together' because they didn't think the collaboration on its own had enough of their signature look that is all about over-the-top colours and accessories. The sisters are now releasing a 'how-to' book titled #howtolive. The girls are heading to LA soon for summer to launch new shoe line 'Twoobs'
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams performed together at the Stellar Gospel Awards in Las Vegas last weekend. The threesome want to do another ten-year reunion tour and intend to cut a reunion album - but they won't use the group name for that either. And it's all by design. Beyoncé's father and former manager Mathew Knowles owns one-fourth of the group as well. None of the members of Destiny's Child want any involvement with Mathew, who once managed each of their individual careers as well as the group.
For the first time in 65 years the California Department of Water Resources has found no snow during its manual survey of the land at 6,800 feet in the Sierra Nevada in early April. The fourth consecutive year of vanishing snow spells trouble as California depends on it to melt into rivers and replenish reservoirs. Governor Jerry Brown ordered sweeping, unprecedented measures to save water in the state. The governor's order requires cities and towns to cut water use by 25 percent.
Pitt, 51, vowed to help ‘make it right’ for the city’s thousands of displaced citizens by building eco-friendly homes to replace the ones destroyed in Hurricane Katrina. The star personally backed the building of 104 homes in the Lower Ninth quarter of the city, decimated in the 2005 storm, which killed almost 2,000. But in a lawsuit filed in New Orleans’ District Court last week, Pitt's Make It Right Foundation is suing Timber Treatment Technologies for $500,000 – claiming the wood was defective. In one case, a house had rotted so badly it had mushrooms growing from it, it is alleged.
The motorist attempted the dangerous manoeuvre on the A39 between Street and Glastonbury in Somerset. He had been stuck behind the 22-tonne lorry for several miles and gambled on overtaking after a set of traffic lights. But he appeared to misjudge the gap and collided with the front of the lorry's cab. His caravan whiplashed into a lamppost, smashing the rear into smithereens and spilling contents. The car ended on the opposite side of the road forcing oncoming traffic to slam on their brakes.
Takako Konishi, 28, was found dead in a mini-skirt and high-heeled boots in the frozen wastes of Minnesota. She had travelled from Tokyo to find a suitcase of $1m dollars buried in the snow in the film Fargo. Police officer said she kept repeating the words 'Fargo, Fargo' when he spoke to her. New film Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter dramatizes the myth of her journey and sad end .
Asia Siddiqui, 31, and Noelle Velentzas, 28, were arrested in Queens, New York on Thursday for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack on the United States. Siddique met fellow Queens native Samir Khan in 2006, three years before he left the U.S. for Yemen and started Al Qaeda magazine Inspire. He published one of her poems in the precursor to Inspire, a publication called Jihad Recollections. Khan was killed in a 2011 drone strike in Yemen, but before that he published several articles in Inspire - including a DIY bomb-making guide used by the Boston bombers.
Amanda Holden will host new series on ITV highlighting plight of animals at RSPCA centre in Birmingham. The Britain's Got Talent judge will appeal to members of the public to take in animals featured. The six-week series, Give A Pet A Home, begins on Wednesday, April 15 at 8pm.
Students this year will likely spend of a third of their prom budgets on the elaborate new ritual of promposals, according to a survey of 3,000 people conducted by Visa. The average American high schooler could spend over $300 just asking his or her date to the yearly dance. This year, Canadians plan to spend $508 overall on prom of which $151 will be on promposal, compared to $919 overall for U.S. families.
Atif Saeed, 38, from Lahore, Pakistan was in the city's safari park when he spotted the male lion in the distance. Armed only with a camera, he crept up to within 10 feet of the hungry lion. The clicking sound of the camera's shutter alerted the lion to Mr Saeed's presence. He was forced to retreat rapidly from just 10 feet away from the lion .
Mensa was formed by Australian barrister Roland Berrill and scientist and lawyer Dr Lance Ware in Oxford in 1946. More than 121,000 people worldwide are members of Mensa, an elite society that boasts some of the smartest brains on the planet. A top two per cent score on an IQ test will qualify you to join Mensa - or you can provide evidence that you are already in the top 2 per cent of the population. The tests are based on measuring someone’s IQ, although this quiz below is merely an indication of your IQ - and should not be used as proof of IQ.
Uruguay is the second smallest country in South America, with an area of just 68,000 square miles. The tiny fishing village of Jose Ignacio is an understated getaway for the rich and famous. Punta del Este, about 85 miles east of Montevideo, was soon known as the Miami of South America. The capital Montevideo tends to divide opinion among travellers. Some blast the city for its high-rise buildings and lack of colonial charm.
Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk said it was 'unacceptable' that people who were prepared to join ISIS should be free to come home. It comes after nine members of the same family were arrested in Turkey last week. They include son of a Labour councillor in Rochdale, 21-year-old Waheed Ahmed. He and his cousins, aunt and four children are expected to return to UK from Turkey this week.
Graeme Oxby documented the dedicated fans at events including Europe's Tribute to Elvis in Blackpool, The Elvis Weekender in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorskshire, and The European Elvis Championships in Birmingham. The 50-year-old, from East Yorkshire, even visited their homes to capture images for his photo series called 'The Kings of England'
Terror group said it would also imprison anyone caught smoking or turning up late for prayer. Violators will be jailed for ten days, during which time they will be made to take an 'Islamic course' They will then be forced to take a test, with those who pass being released immediately. Those who don't will be fined and kept in prison until they pass .
Konstantin Sivkov, a Russian military analyst, has said that his country needs a new nuclear deterrent against the US. He said that Russia should develop nuclear weapons manned by a small force that can cause tsunamis on the US coasts and force a volcano in Yellowstone National Park to erupt. He says that detonating nuclear bombs near the bottom of the ocean would create waves almost a mile high that would sweep inland. Triggering the Yellowstone Caldera, a supervolcano that hasn't erupted in 640,000 years, would spread ash across the country .
Tim McNaughton's body was discovered alongside his father Greg's near a shooting range at a farm in The Caves, near Rockhampton in central Queensland on Tuesday. In February 2012, Tim was issued with a ‘shooter’ firearm licence by the Northern Territory Police. The deaths are being investigated as a murder-suicide as it’s revealed a third man, Lindsay Hart, escaped being killed after being shot in his bicep by running into the bushland as bullets flew past him. Police confirmed Mr Hart is not a suspect and they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the deaths.
Researchers compared the number of 'neighbours' adjacent to fairy circles and skin cells. The majority of skin cells and fairy circles both had six neighbours, and similar percentages of other neighbours. ‘It's a completely amazing, strange match,’ said Professor Robert Sinclair, head of the Mathematical Biology Unit at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) in Japan. Desert fairy circles are considered one of nature's greatest mysteries because no one knows how they form. Found in Namibia, they are large barren patches of earth measuring anywhere between 10ft and 65ft in diameter.
Department store has slashed the prices on almost 200 products in an attempt to flog Christmas trees, festive ornaments and decorations. Comes after major high street outlet reportedly spent £7million on its tear-jerking 2014 Christmas advert campaign featuring Monty the penguin. With just days to go until Easter, John Lewis has halved the price of many of its decorations and trees - knocking as much as £250 off.
Two trainee obstetricians have been removed from a newly developed $2 million hospital in Western Australia. The concerns around Fiona Stanley Hospital, in southwest Perth, were revealed to theWest Australian by unnamed sources. The move was purely based on reshuffling junior medical faculty, according to health authorities. The hospital went on 'baby bypass' when the maternity unit opened four months ago, due to an unexpectedly high number of women giving birth .
Ashley Jennifer White, 30, and her partner Paul Thomas, 32, have been charged with child abuse and neglect in the death of their 5-year-old son, Noah Thomas, last month. Noah's body was found in a septic tank near the family home in Dublin, Virginia, on March 26. The couple's 6-month-old daughter was removed from their home and placed in the custody of social services the day after his body was recovered. White and Thomas were each charged with two counts of neglect and abuse involving Noah and his baby sister.
Ryanair has taken the unprecedented step of banning passengers from bringing their own booze on board flights between Glasgow and the party island of Ibiza. The Dublin-based airline has informed passengers travelling on the notorious flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to the Spanish island that their alcohol purchases from duty free shops are no longer allowed in the cabin. Passengers who are caught trying to sneak alcohol into the cabin risk being kicked off the flight.
The unidentified man and woman were in their 50s and from Cleveland, police Sgt. Ricardo Cruz said. Blood was found in the cabin aboard the MS Ryndam, but it was unclear how the couple died. The ship's cleaning crew found the bodies when they checked on the couple after not seeing them for a while. The FBI has taken over the investigation.
Lane Smith, 26, died after hitting his head in an accident in July 2014. His girlfriend, Sierra Sharry, 20, was eight months pregnant when he died and their son, Taos, was born just a few weeks later. When he approached six months, Sharry asked photographer Kayli Henley if she could make their family complete. Henley took a photograph of Smith from the family and, with a ghostly filter, fitted the image around his girlfriend and son, as if he were standing over them. Sharry called the ghostly final picture 'amazing'
The 26-year-old royal was joined by boyfriend, Virgin Galactic's Dave Clark, 31, at Shoreditch House. Beatrice looked glamorous in knee-length black leather dress that we are loving. Joseph A-line dress currently sold out. Check out our alternatives below!
The Bell 525 Relentless has a luxurious 88-square-foot cabin and space to fit 20 passengers in boardroom-style comfort. The craft is aimed to be a limo in the sky for offshore oil and operations and also expects to be used for difficult search-and-rescue and firefighting missions due to its huge capacity and improved control in tough conditions. It is also the first commercial helicopter to incorporate fly-by-wire flight controls.
A Royal Night Out, released next month to coincide with VE Day on May 8, 1945, will be re-created in a new film. The Hon Margaret Rhodes, 89, first cousin to the Queen and her best friend, was there. 'It was wonderful bedlam. I can’t remember whose idea it was. It was just one of those things that happened,' she says.
Nicole Kidman has been slammed by an American union representing 25,000 flight attendants for her new ad campaign with Etihad Airways. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants argues the Etihad deal was at odds with Kidman's role as a United Nations Women's Goodwill Ambassador. The union has waged a public campaign against Etihad and other United Arab Emirates airlines claiming they 'are well-known in our industry for their discriminatory labour practices and deplorable treatment of female employees' Etihad has rejected the allegation, arguing its commitment to its employees is one of its top priorities.
90 per cent of patients were able to get an appointment in 2013/14, according to study in British Medical Journal. But 10 per cent who could not amounts to 33.8 million unsuccessful attempts each year. Shambolic situation is responsible for as many as a quarter of A&E visits, researchers say. Patients who report worse access to appointments are more likely to use out-of-hours services.
Sofia Davila, 21, posted raunchy pictures of herself online and flirted with men she met on Facebook. She would then suggest they meet up for sex and spike their drinks before they fell unconscious. When they did, she would wait for them to fall unconscious before ransacking their homes. She was caught after trying to trick police that she was an innocent bystander in the robberies. Davila admitted to bedding and robbing more than 15 men and is now awaiting trial.
Buckingham Palace released video of the 30-year-old enjoying his flight ahead of his arrival in Australia. He will begin a month-long attachment with the Australian Defence Force in Canberra tomorrow. The flight was staged to support the Royal Foundation’s Endeavour Fund and a new Spitfire training scholarship for wounded servicemen.
Nicola Horlick, 54, said she felt a noticeable difference in her body between her first child at age 25 and her last at 38. Her eldest daughter Georgina died from leukaemia in 1998 age 12. She has children Alice, 26, Serena, 24, Rupert, 21, Antonia, 18, and Benjie, 15.
The $2 billion Fiona Stanley Hospital in southwest Perth was found to have blood and bone fragments of some its medical instruments. The hospital was stripped of its medical service provider Serco after they failed to return sterilising equipment by an arranged date in February. Australian Medical Association WA president Michael Gannon said some of the instruments were found to contain blood and human matter. There has been a string of controversial incidents in the hospital, including the death of a patient last month.
Young couple Jay Alvarrez and Alexis Rene love nothing more than snapping amazing photos together. The pair share their stunning and carefree images on Jay's tumblr blog as well as on Instagram. Jay has 735,000 followers on Instagram and Alexis an impressive 1.1million. Their travels take them across the globe, from their California base to Hawaii and Indonesia.
Bunkie King, 60, has revealed how her three-way relationship with Australian actor Jack Thompson and her sister worked. The 60-year-old had a 15-year affair with the womanising actor. Ms King, who has two children with her ex-husband, also revealed how she shared one man with her sister, 20. She also revealed her sister did not know about her regular afternoon visits from Thompson at their mother's house. The actor was also involved with Leona - who is nicknamed Le - when she was 20 years old.
Rick Yoes, 57, spent the weekend in jail in an attempt to avoid paying $1,700 in fines related to nearly two decades of code violations for his overgrown lawn in Grand Prairie, Texas. Yoes claims the city didn't do enough to warn him about the citations, which officials claim were sent out in the mail. The city of Grand Prairie says they tried several times to reach out to Yoes over the years, but that the man refused to keep his lawn up to code. The electrician turned himself in this weekend and spent two nights in jail before a friend paid his fine.
Bernard 'Barry' Freundel was arrested in October after a police investigation revealed he had spied on dozens of women who changed in the ritual mikvah bathrooms at the Kesher Israel Congregation synagogue in D.C. In February, he pleaded guilty to 52 misdemeanor charges of misdemeanor voyeurism and he is set to be sentenced on May 15. His wife Sharon gave a speech on March 22 at a Jewish school in Rockville, Maryland, about how to respond to traumatic experiences. While she did not directly address her husband's scandal, she did allude to the scandal which shocked her community at the beginning of the talk.
Jennifer McGirr, 61, starred in Channel 4's 'Four in a Bed' criticising other hotels in Blackpool. She said the abuse started when the windows to her hotel were smashed in a 'premeditated' attack. She also claims to have had a stream of intimidating phone calls since starring on the reality TV show. The Tower View Hotel owner said: 'Where does all this hatred come from?'
Staffordshire-Boxer cross Leo almost burned down his owner's home in Peckham, south-east London. Firefighters believe he knocked one of the cooker's knobs, turning the rings on. The heat from the cooker set fire to a child's seat that had been left on the hob. Owner Allen Mosey's son and daughter's boyfriend escaped unharmed.
Ralph Body, up until March 29, manned the front desk of the luxury 27 on 27th building in Long Island City, Queens. The 41-year-old told the New York Post he 'gave his life' for his wealthy tenants and would go out of his way to do any personal tasks they asked--all while keeping a cheerful smile on his face. But that willingness to go above and beyond for tenants--by taking care of pets and watering plants, among other chores--didn't sit well with building's management.
Lusitanian toadfish make five types of calls and males can even sing in choruses to attract mates. The fish woo females with long, rhythmical boatwhistles, which also act as a deterrent to love rivals. The whistles vary according to the size of the fish, meaning that specific calls from larger specimens are particularly effective at deterring another fish from picking a fight and stealing a nest. Portuguese scientists discovered that the sounds made by the fish indicate who they are, their motivation and information about their nest. For example, during low tide, the sounds were shorter in duration and had lower main frequencies.
Dr Omar Saadi Al-Atraqchi, 42, could be struck off the medical register after admitting voyeurism. The urology specialist cut a hole in Lynx shampoo bottles and hid his iPhone inside the bottle. He then slid the device under the partition of shower cubicles so he could film men next door. The doctor said he set up the intricate device to 'let off steam' because of the pressure at work. But he was caught out twice - once when a man noticed a glint of a camera through a bottle. And again when a fitness instructor became suspicious when he heard plastic being rustled and saw a bottle appear in his shower cubicle.
The PDSA has said that obesity levels in pets is at an all-time high, with experts predicting that more than half will be classed as overweight within five years. Too many treats, the wrong type of food and lack of exercise were to blame for turning some of the nation's bunnies into giants. Carrots were named as the worst culprit as the vegetables are very high in sugar and so should only ever be given as the occasional treat, not as regular feed. PDSA Pet Fit Club puts pets on a six-month diet and exercise programme overseen by vets, leading to one being crowned a super slimmer.
A memorial display at Dusseldorf airport has revealed the first picture of hero pilot Patrick Sondheimer. He tried to break down the cockpit door to stop killer pilot Andreas Lubitz from crashing the plane. The 36-year-old spent up to five minutes trying to smash his way into the cockpit using an axe . The picture was taken at the memorial display before it was revealed that Lubitz had intentionally crashed the plane in the French Alps on March 24.
The search for a two-metre South American boa constrictor, on the loose after police mistakenly believed it was a harmless Australian python and set it free, has been called off. The search began on Queensland's Gold Coast as authorities tried to locate the reptile which could pose a threat to local wildlife and even people's pet cats and dogs. Snake catcher Tony Harrison warned that if the large-predatory boa has Inclusion Body Disease 'it can be unbelievably contagious if that gets loose in Australia'
Richie Sambora is being investigated by police over claims he 'threatened to kill' his former fashion designer lover Nikki Lund. The 55-year-old former Bon Jovi guitarist, 55, allegedly told former business partner Nikki Lund he would 'dig a hole in the desert and bury her', Daily Mail Online can exclusively reveal. Police in the wealthy Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas confirmed to Daily MailOnline that SamborA is a 'person of interest' in an active investigation into criminal threats. Lund, 33, filed a report Wednesday night with detectives from the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station.
Airstrikes targeted rebel-controlled army camps in the Red Sea port city of Hodeida, and hit warehouses belonging to a factory that produces dairy products. The jets drew return fire from anti-aircraft guns as the Saudi-led campaign to defeat the Iran-backed Shiite rebels loyal to Yemen's deposed president Ali Abdullah Saleh entered its seventh day. The attack on the dairy factory comes as Saudi Arabia hinted that it was prepared to launch a ground invasion in Yemen in the hope of forcing the Houthi rebels to allow the current president to return to the country.
Arnold Quintero, 21, from San Antonio, Texas faces a string of charges after the girl told police she was punched and forced to undress in front of her attacker. The girl was interviewed by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division last month. She said she had been held in a 'trap' house between January 21 and February 8 and was punched in the face.
Tattoo-loving soldiers in the U.S. Army will soon be able to get inked on their arms and legs thanks to changing rules, officials announced Wednesday. Regulations about the size and number of tattoos are also set to be dropped. 'As long as it's not visible in the Army uniform…that's the spirit of what we went after,' said Sergeant Major of the Army Dan Dailey.
Park Inn by Radisson E-scapes is the world's first 'virtual holiday' experience on social media. Customers can appear to be on a trip away according to their social channels, whilst actually still at home. The rise of 'social media swaggering' has produced a new type of traveller. They value kudos within their social groups over a physical trip away and the experience it brings . Starting from just €19 (£14), Berlin, Cape Town and Abu Dhabi will be available to book.
Tory health minister Dan Poulter, Lib Dem minister Tom Brake and Labour frontbencher Gavin Shuker put themselves at the mercy of a personal trainer for Men's Health magazine. Each was given strict orders to eat more healthily, do more exercise and take better care of their bodies. There was the inevitable unflattering 'before' photo shoot, followed by a full-length portrait.
National Union of Teachers (NUT) said Government strategies have 'shut down debate' in schools. Teachers said they now feel nervous discussing controversial issues over fears they will be pressured to report youngsters who share their opinions. Also claimed young people feel unable to express views on certain subjects for fear of being branded an extremist .
Billy-Anne Huxham, 18, was found at 9.45pm at Aerodrome Road in Maroochydore, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Her ex partner Carl Garry Chapman, 32, has been detained and charged with a string of offences including assault, torture and deprivation of liberty. The man is due to appear in court Saturday morning . Police located the silver 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander the teen was forced into early on Tuesday morning. The vehicle was found abandoned  on Kift St in Kallangar at around 11.15am Thursday morning.
Gibbons produce soft 'hoo' calls that are almost inaudible to the human ear. They are used to communicate specific information to each other about predators, foraging and when meeting neighbours. Researchers at Wisconsin University in Madison analysed 450 hoo sounds and found there were six different types of calls being produced by the gibbons. The researchers have been able to identify which of these calls are associated with particular situations. They found that predator 'hoos' in particular were produced at frequencies well below the threshold of hearing for eagles and other birds of prey.
Delmarva Power says it did not cut off power to a family of eight who died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning because they were behind on their utility bills. Spokesman Matt Likovich says the utility discovered a stolen electric meter had been illegally connected to the rental home where the family was living since November. The utility says the meter was disconnected for safety reasons on March 25. Rodney Todd and his two sons and five daughters then used a generator for power. They were last seen alive on March 28. Police responding to a missing persons report found their bodies Monday after friends, school workers and Todd's supervisor at work knocked on the door with no answer.
Judge Adam Jacobs said Joe Giudice has a 'general disrespect for the law,' citing dozens of previous driving infractions and suspensions. The 42-year-old will serve 18-months in prison which will run concurrently to the 41-months he was sentenced to last year on separate charges for bankruptcy fraud. His lawyer tried to argue that his client is 'destitute' and unable to pay the hefty $10,000 fine, but judge refused.
Summer Robertson, 21, died after being overpowered by fierce currents off the coast of South Africa. She had been helping youngsters in one of the country's poorest townships in December . Her parents John and Sarah have paid tribute to their 'bubbly tomboy' who they described as 'living the dream' They have now launched an appeal to raise money for Guide Dogs for the Blind in her memory .
Shadow chancellor refuses to rule out using 40p tax rate to raise money to balance the books. Labour has vowed not to increase VAT or National Insurance as part of measures to bring down deficit. But he left the door open to freezing or lowering threshold to raise millions from people earning more than £41,865. Tories have promised to raise threshold to £50,000 by 2020 if they are returned to power.
Gemma Flanagan, 31, from Liverpool, was left paralysed after being hit by Guillain Barre Syndrome. The condition affects only one in 50,000 people in the UK and attacks the nervous system. After returning from a flight she felt jet-lagged; her legs were heavy and she had pins and needles. She assumed partying in six-inch heels during a stopover was the cause of the pain in her legs. But tests confirmed she had the rare condition which left her unable to move, speak or swallow. She spent seven months in specialist Walton Neuro Rehabilitation Unit in Merseyside. Today, the aspiring model is taking part in a show called The Beauty
Karen Davis, from Port Pirie in South Australia, has been charged by police with disorderly behaviour. The 38-year-old mother has been accused of 'pursuing' the Google car to make sure she was captured exposing herself. Police say it was an illegal act and that it was the same as someone flashing their genitals. Ms Davis has hit back at the controversy over her actions, claiming 'flat-tittie chicks' are not confident enough with their own bodies. The mother plans to skydive topless for her 40th birthday .
A refugee couple say their children have asked their mother if they are 'really monkeys' after an alleged racial attack on their own property. Footage of the incident shows an angry woman appearing in her neighbour's front yard brandishing a metal crowbar, verbally abusing the men and swinging the weapon at them. WA police have charged a 51-year-old woman with a string of offences after footage of the shocking encounter went viral. But the defiant woman insists she was the victim and that she was injured in the encounter .
Adam Crapser, 39, of Salem, was issued with deportation papers by the Department of Homeland Security in January and a hearing is set for April 2. The father-of-three, who has a fourth child on the way, arrived in America with the name Shin Sonh Hyuk in 1979 around the age of three along with his biological sister. However, his first set of adoptive parents abandoned him and the second set turned out to be abusive. At no point did his guardians seek the green card or citizenship for him that they should have. 'The state abandoned him when he was a child,' his attorney said. 'Now the US is throwing him out'
Louis Jordan, 37, was stranded 200 miles off the coast of North Carolina for more than two months . He was rescued by a German-flagged container ship on Thursday afternoon . Medical officials said he suffered no dehydration, no significant sun damage and was in good health. The Coast Guard crew who rescued him said he had a small smile on his face when they landed on his vessel, expecting him to be covered in blisters and have severe sunburn.
Mullah Omar has not been seen since the 2001 US-led invasion of Afghanistan. Taliban propaganda release lavished praise on the extremist in celebration of his 19th year as leader. The biography described Mullah Omar as being actively involved in 'jihadi activities' The Taliban have reportedly seen defections to ISIS recently, with some insurgents expressing their disaffection with the one-eyed warrior-cleric.
U.N.'s human rights chief Zeid Raad al-Hussein told a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva. Boko Haram's reported use of children as shields and human bombs would constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, he said. 'Gruesome scenes of mass graves and further evident signs of slaughter' have been brought to light. Comes in response to last week's reports that hundreds of women and children had been seized from Nigerian primary schools by Boko Haram militants.
The man, Ibrahim Jalloh, along with another Australian, Bengali Sherrif, were reportedly arrested at Guangzhou Airport in June 2014. The two Australians were allegedly in possession of a substantial quantity of ice. The young man arrived in Australia from Sierra Leone with his mother, three sisters and brother eight years ago. The arrests were mentioned in a Melbourne Court last week where three men face trial, accused of being embroiled in a drug ring importing drugs from China.
Author David Fitzgerald says there are no contemporary mentions of Jesus in historical accounts from the time when he was supposed to have lived. He claims the disciples of Jesus were also probably not real and their names only later attached to the gospels to lend them credence. He also points to discrepancies in the early gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke, claiming these were written decades after the supposed time of Jesus. In a new book due to be published later this year, he will argue that the figure of Jesus was actually a combination of pagan rituals and stories about other people.
Manning sent out 15 tweets on Friday afternoon - mostly to thank her supporters, including the American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International and journalist Glenn Greenwald. Within just a few hours @xychelsea racked up more than 16,000 followers. The 27-year-old is serving a 35-year sentence for espionage and computer fraud after being convicted in 2013 for leaking a slew of military documents.
John R. Lind, 34, admitted tainting Pat Maahs' drink with his semen while they worked together at Beisswenger’s hardware store in New Brighton, Minnesota. Ramsey County District Court heard that he masturbated over her desk multiple times while she was away. Maahs initially thought the coffee smelled bad because the milk in the office was spoiled.
Jeralean Talley of Inkster tops a list maintained by the Los Angeles-based Gerontology Research Group, which tracks the world's longest-living people. Gertrude Weaver, a 116-year-old Arkansas woman who was the oldest documented person for a total of six days, died on Monday. Talley was born on May 23, 1899, and credits her long life to her faith.
Randy Johnston, 68, from Dallas, Texas, decided to leave two 'fake poops' on his granddaughters' beds. His son then went about filming the moment of discovery. But footage shows that the prank turned out to be decidedly disastrous, with his six-year-old granddaughter Porter getting red-faced and dramatically crying in horror.
Vladimir Putin will consider any attempt to return Crimea to Ukraine as declaration of war. He will take any necessary step - including using nuclear weapons - to retain control of the region. Notes from secret meeting between U.S. and Russian officials in Germany reportedly reveal this. Putin is also said to be planning imminent 'destabilising actions' in pro-Western Baltic states. These disturbances are thought to likely involve cyber attacks or ramping up tensions.
Kourtnie A. Sanchez, 25, was arrested Monday on charges including electronic solicitation, unlawful sexual relations and promoting obscenity to a minor. She was a student teacher at Marshall Elementary School in Eureka, Kansas, during the fall 2014 semester. Prosecutors allege her victims were aged between 15 and 17, and that the alleged incidents occurred over five months in 2014. Sanchez is believed to be a mother-of-three and left her position in December . She will next appear in court on May 8.
Residents danced in the streets, blared their horns and joyously waved their national flag following the breakthrough deal. The agreement between Iran and the West, struck after a 12-year stand-off, aims to prevent Tehran making a nuclear weapon in exchange for phased sanction relief. President Hassan Rouhani has pledged to abide by the commitments of a nuclear agreement that promises to end years of crippling sanctions.
Lewis Ferguson was flung from his horse Merrion Square at Wincanton on Wednesday. The 18-year-old rider's waist collides with the fence with such force that he pivots. Ferguson's whip goes flying as he begins to exit his spin and the turf starts to rush towards the disorientated young jockey. He bounces back to earth but remarkably suffers no more than being briefly winded .
Li Chien, 30, had been visiting a nearby pub in Xiulin Township, Taiwan's Hualien county. His bed-time ritual was interrupted by the dog from next door. He grabbed a bread knife from his kitchen and slit the throat of the mixed-breed called Lucky. The animal was found several hours later by his distraught owner Tang Chao, 40, who called police.
In a $1billion lawsuit, 750 plaintiffs claim Johns Hopkins University approved and helped to plan the study, which ran from 1945 to 1956. It is estimated approximately 700 people were infected with the disease, and of the roughly 75% who were treated, only 25% were reported to have completed their treatment. The few victims who are still alive were almost all children when they were unknowingly infected, and many among them were orphans. In the aftermath of the experiment, some of the individuals died of syphilis, with open sores covering their bodies, while those who did survive claim they passed the disease down to their children, ending up with babies that were born blind, severely handicapped, and
Deborah Fuller, 56, dragged her dog Tango for 400 metres behind her car as she drove at 30mph. The Rhodesian ridgeback was left with injuries to all four paws as well as grazing to his chest. Fuller denied causing unnecessary suffering to an animal but was convicted at court. She has been banned from keeping animals for five years and had her 27 other dogs confiscated .
Historian Stuart Wexler says that the FBI deliberately destroyed vital files relating to the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King Jnr. He said that the bureau chose to cover up the role of a high level informant in the killing rather than tell the truth. King was shot dead by James Earl Ray on 4 April 1968 at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee in a killing which galvanized the civil rights movement.
Mobile phone companies boasted that 4G services would be ‘five times faster’ than the existing 3G networks when they launched in the autumn of 2012. But a new official study puts the real figure at an average of 2.5 times faster - 14.7 megabits per second. This is compared to 5.9Mbit/s per second on the 3G service that most people use. EE’s 4G network, which covers 81 per cent of homes and businesses, delivered the fastest average download speed of 18.6Mbits/s.
An unnamed Wall Street trader made a profit of approximately $2.5million on Friday thanks to a tweet from the Wall Street Journal. The trader purchased 315,800 shares of chipmaker Altera one minute after the Journal reported Intel was in talks to purchase them. The call option allowed the trader the right to purchase more shares in the company at the cost of $36, even though the value of shares quickly began to rise. Just 28 minutes later, when the market closed for the day, Altera was valued at $44.39 per share, an increase of 28%, but because of the call option, the trader was able to sell their stocks at a far greater profit.
Donna Oettinger, 41, and her son Zaki, three, died on train tracks in south London in March 2013. She had sought urgent psychiatric help in the months before the tragedy, inquest heard. Coroner Selena Lynch ruled that doctors and social services made five 'significant' failures. But she said 'nothing could have be done' to foresee the deaths of the mother and son .
The RSPCA is considering abandoning 'pursuing pointless fox hunting prosecutions' after collapse of latest case. Charity has no more legal actions left under Hunting Act after dropping case against William Bryer. Case against Cattistock Hunt master collapsed last month after three-year battle to prove he had broken hunting laws. Fox hunting was outlawed in 2005 under Tony Blair's government, but groups continue to meet by using trail hunting, usually with a hunt member dragging the scent of a fox across fields.
Mohammed Alam, Sayed Juied and Sadek Miah treated burglary 'like a job, a profession,' police said. Gang raided 21 homes in west London, Hertfordshire and Surrey in 11 months. They took a Ferrari, Porches, Minis, paintings and cash worth £1million over the course of 11 months . Officers said they were undeterred by security systems, instead viewing them as a sign a property was worth raiding.
New Yorker Sarah Theeboom was inspired to give up using products on her hair after she ran into an old friend whose once dry, frizzy locks were smooth and shiny. When Sarah asked for her secret, her friend explained that she had simply stopped shampooing, opting to partake in the apparently-popular 'no poo' movement, which Sarah had never heard of.
More than 600 people are part of the Havasupai tribe, the smallest Indian nation in America. The Indian village of Supai is concealed at the bottom of Havasu Canyon, in the heart of the Navajo Nation reservation. The village has a cafe, general stores, a lodge, post office, school, LDS chapel, and a small Christian church. Visitors can reach the tribe on foot or by helicopter or mule, and experience life in the village.
Rae Johnston is one of the growing number of Australians who are dressing up in hand-made costumes of their favourite comic book, television show or movie characters in the name of cosplay. The 33-year-old Sydney based tech and gaming journalist has been selected to host the Cosplay championships at this year's Oz Comic-Con. She is known for dressing up as Wonder Woman in her spare time - as well as her sideline zombie and Huntress costumes. Ms Johnston says she chose Wonder Woman as her signature because of her empowering character and 'compassion' .
Ten officers from Guernsey Police executed search warrants at the Eagle Medical Practice and a private residential address on the island of Alderney. The force was alerted by the Health & Social Services Department following 'concerns' about the deaths of four patients in the Channel Islands. A doctor was excluded from treating patients at the Mignot Memorial Hospital and the General Medical Council was informed.
The video was captured on a camera phone at a school in Portland, Oregon, and shows the well-built man lecturing a crowd of students before excitedly asking 'everybody ready?' The teacher then orders the class to give him a count as he hoists the axe up over his head and swings it directly into the unlucky fellow-teacher's crotch. Amazingly, his co-worker stepped up and immediately took a second swing and crushed the cinder block .
More than 480 design teams submitted entries to eVolo Magazine's 2015 contest. A jury of experts chose three winners and awarded 15 other designs with honorable mentions from 480 global entries. The first place was awarded to a Polish group called Bomp for its 'natural habitat' Essence Skyscraper. It beat the designs for a giant 'Times Squared 3015' concept at the heart of Times Square, a Bio-Pyramid in the Sahara and Cybertopia - a project that blurs the lines between digital and physical worlds . The awards were established in 2006 to recognise 'outstanding ideas for vertical living'
The British national, of Polish origin, was arrested on Saturday in operation against DHKP-C. Banned leftist group took senior Turkish prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz hostage last week. Both the prosecutor and the hostage takers were killed after a police shoot-out in Istanbul. The prosecutor, identified by state television as Kiraz, was shot in the head during the stand-off. He was rushed to hospital where doctors tried in vain to save his life but later died.
Salvina Formosa from South Wentworthville, west of Sydney, tripped over on an uneven footpath. The 101-year-old widow now does weights and sit-to-stand exercises several times a week. The Western Sydney Local Health District's community-based program Stepping On is designed to improve strength and balance in elderly people who have had a fall or are fearful of falling.
Blue Bell Ice Cream announced Friday that it has suspended operations at an Oklahoma production facility that officials had previously connected to a foodborne illness linked to the deaths of three people. Last month, the company and health officials said a 3-ounce cup of ice cream contaminated with listeriosis was traced to a plant in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. 'We recommend that consumers do not eat any Blue Bell brand products made at the company's Oklahoma facility and that retailers and institutions do not sell or serve them,' the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said late Friday. Ten products recalled earlier in March were from a production line at a company's headquarters in Brenham, Texas.
A 12-year-old Israeli girl is missing after a tour boat she was on exploded and caught fire off Thailand's southwestern coast on its way to Phuket. The youngster was thought to have been in the toilet on board the Ao Nang Princess 5 ferry which was carrying more than 100 people, including many foreign tourists, when the incident happened. Passengers were throwing themselves into the Andaman Sea after the engine exploded and flames ripped through the boat. Photos taken by rescuers showed the abandoned vessel burning down almost to the waterline before sinking.
Kamron T. Taylor, 23, escaped from the Jerome Combs Detention Center in Kankakee, Illinois, at about 3 a.m. Wednesday. He somehow escaped from his cell, hid inside the facility, then beat and choked the guard who was making rounds, according to the sheriff. Authorities didn't learn of the escape until about 30 minutes later, when jail staff found the wounded officer, who is hospitalized in intensive care with head wounds. The suspect repeatedly pressed the guard's key fob to locate his Chevrolet Equinox in a parking lot and drive away. A $1,000 reward is being offered by police for any information that leads to Taylor's capture.
More than 1,000 Cuban properties are listed on the popular home-rental website. Private rooms are available for as little as $12 (£8) a night and 40 per cent are in Havana. Property owners hope it will spur a revival on the island as they compete with hotels for business.
Hakaoro Hakaoro was sentenced to 20 months in jail in January 2014 for working without a licence. The 55-year-old has been found guilty of six new complaints by the Immigration Advisors Disciplinary Tribunal. The shocking new allegations include inviting women into his house to enter a sexual relationship with him as well as asking them to carry out household duties. The tribunal confirmed the new complaints and will wait to see further submissions before deciding upon a penalty.
Fan site AppleInsider has spotted nine job listings on Apple's official recruitment site. These include one for an iOS battery life software engineer and another for iOS software power systems engineer. Apple's larger iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have been found to last about eight hours with heavy usage and up to 22 hours with normal usage - although its difficult to quantify what 'normal usage' is and this can differ from person to person. Apple also said its new 12-inch MacBook uses 30 per cent less energy than the previous model and could last more than nine hours on a single charge .
Gizelle Laurente said her son, Jacob Prien, was turned away from a Qantas flight due to his autism. Jacob was booked to fly to Brisbane to spend the Easter Weekend with his father and younger brother. He was not allowed on the flight because he had not been cleared by their medical team. The airline said it had not in any way discriminated against Ms Laurente and her son. 'The health and safety of our passengers is our foremost concern at all times,' a spokeswoman said.
Tiffanie DiDonato, from Swansboro, North Carolina, was born with diastrophic dysplasia, a rare form of dwarfism. She underwent numerous limb-lengthening surgeries as a child so she would grow to be 4'10 tall, instead of her previous height of 3'8, which is how tall her son Titan currently is. But even with the additional inches, parenting a rambunctious toddler can be difficult for the 34-year-old mom who has to use crutches, or sometimes a wheelchair.
Red Cross worker Rene Schulthoff photographed girl in Jordanian refugee camp in November. He did not realise how terrified she was until he was editing the photographs later. He told MailOnline: 'I had tears in my eyes when I saw her like that on my computer' Comes as MailOnline exclusively revealed four-year-old Adi Hudea could now be in the hands of Al Qaeda. She and her family fled Atmeh refugee camp for Idlib after father was killed in 2012 Hama massacre.
Ugaaso Abukar Boocow, 27, fled Somalia's civil war when she was two years old. She and her grandmother moved to Canada and settled in Toronto before moving back to Mogadishu last year to be with her mum. She began posting photos on Instagram to keep in touch with her family and friends in Somalia and assure them she was safe. She soon learned that there was an appetite for photos that showed a positive side to Somalia. With nearly 70,000 followers, she is trying to change people’s perceptions of Somalia.
Ryan Burns of Eureka, California, said he could barely believe his eyes when he went out to investigate. He swiftly whipped out his camera phone to film the canine at the wheel. Footage shows the animal standing up with his front paws firmly pressed on the horn. He refuses to get down from the device even when the camera zooms in.
Married father-of-two Steven Christopher Costa, from Devon, plans to head to Iraq to fight against ISIS. The 31-year-old will leave his wife and young children behind to join Kurdish fighters in Iraq. He said: 'When you have a rabid dog, you take it to the vet and put it down. I think it's a necessary thing' Mr Costa said he will take his own life if he is ever captured by the terrorists.
Kevin Pimentel, 12, shot dead his six-year-old brother, Brady, as they made dinner inside their mobile home in Hudson, Florida last week. He then shot his older brother, Trevor, 16, in the leg before turning the gun on himself. The boys' mother, Helen Campochiaro, 38, and another brother, 18, were not home at the time of the shooting. The two boys were laid to rest in a joint funeral on Thursday in Port Richey, Florida.
Carlos Colina, 32, pleaded not guilty in Cambridge District Court to charges of being an accessory after the fact to assault, battery causing serious bodily injury and improper disposal of a body. Remains, including a torso and limbs, first were found in a duffel bag discarded outside the building of technology company Biotech Saturday morning, according to police. The head of victim Jonathan Camilien, 26, of Somerville, was found in Colina's apartment building across the street. Colina had wounds on his face and neck and a vacuum could be heard during the search when police discovered the victim's head.
Dangelo Conner, from New York, filmed himself messing around with the powerful weapon in a friend's apartment. He first electrocuted a Coke can, then sent volts coursing through a metal bracelet he was holding. After the current passes through the bracelet and into him, he collapses on the floor. The video has gone viral, being viewed more than 17million times.
Crsity Collins was using crystal meth every day and spending up to $500 a week to keep up her drug habit. The 30-year-old took herself to the emergency room six times while suffering drug induced psychosis. She has made her story public in an effort to raise awareness of the drug and the lack of support available for its victims. Ms Collins has now been clean for nine months after seeking help from the Department of Veterans Affairs. She said she was never offered support despite claiming that bugs were eating her eyes.
Orgasmic meditation, shortened to OM, is a practice that marries sex with mindfulness. It involves the light stimulation of a woman's clitoris for 15 minutes without interruption. The aim is not necessarily to orgasm but simply to 'feel' the sensation as intensely as possible. There are currently over 10,000 practitioners worldwide and 2,000 in the UK.
U.S. District Judge Susan Dlott ordered the Internal Revenue Service to hand over a list of the 298 tea party organizations that it targeted with broad and often intrusive questions when they applied for nonprofit tax-exempt status. The decision means right-wing groups are a step closer to being allowed to pursue a class-action lawsuit against the IRS. The agency has admitted playing political favorites with the tax code beginning in 2010, when it began applying extra scrutiny to groups with red-flag words like 'patriots' or 'tea party' in their names. While those organizations' applications were held up for years, liberal groups sailed through the process.
The experiment is being run by researchers at the Japanese space agency (Jaxa) Called the Plant Gravity Sensing study, it will be conducted when new supplies are taken to the ISS by a SpaceX Dragon capsule on 13 April. Small dishes will hold seedlings, and astronauts on the station will watch how they are able to grow inside the Japanese Kibo module. Results will show if the plants can sense changes in gravity, and adapt levels of calcium in their cells to compensate for it. The results could help farmers on Earth get a higher crop yield - and may also help future astronauts grow plants on missions beyond Earth orbit to the moon and Mars.
The Zombie is a fruity cocktail made from three different types of rum, lime juice, falernum, Angostura bitters, Pernod, grenadine, cinnamon syrup and grapefruit juice. The Negroni contains equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. Aunt Roberta is considered by some to be the strongest cocktail in the world, with no mixers.
Gross National Happiness is considered more important than Gross Domestic Product and economic success. Tiger's Nest Monastery is the most sacred site in the Buddhist country of Bhutan and was built in the 8th century. Buddhist monuments, known as stupas, are erected near rivers to defy the evil spirits that lurk beneath the water.
Lisa Colagrossi was returning from covering a house fire in Queens, New York on March 19 when the married mother-of-two collapsed from a brain aneurysm and never regained consciousness . The WABC reporter's mother was greeting mourners at her funeral on March 23 when she was approached by her daughter's boss Camille Edwards, according to a new report . Witnesses said Mrs Colagrosi refused to hug Edwards and told her: 'You are the reason I am standing in this church' . 'I am talking about how you worked my daughter to death,' she told Edwards, who was then 'shuffled away'  .
Kristin Holmes, 26, allegedly uploaded photo of herself pointing gun to Facebook during feud. She captioned photo: 'I'll post a few actual pics of me so you know the difference when you "come find me" She then 'exchanged words' with other users on the site, it is reported. After user reported picture to Henrico Police, she was arrested and charged with harassment by computer. She is now facing a Class 1 misdemeanor that could lead to one year in jail and a $2,500 fine. Holmes, who lives in Chesterfield, Virginia, plans to appeal against charge, according to reports .
Nigel Farage called for the number of arrivals into Britain to be limited at 50,000 a year. But he said overall caps on net migration would be 'ludicrous' because it was impossible to stop people leaving. Ukip’s manifesto chief later added to the confusion by saying the limit ‘might change every year’.
Green Party activists told to dress in 'mainstream' fashion while knocking on doors in bid to win over sceptical voters. Manual urges them to appear 'level headed' and 'agreeable' and compliment people's homes. It also provides stock answers to ease voters' concerns over party's radical platform. Comes amid growing scrutiny of the Green Party's manifesto commitments after its membership surged to more than 50,000.
Choupette, a three-year-old Siamese cat belonging to fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, earned £2.18million last year. That's just £220,000 less than Cara Delevingne, one of the world's top models, who took home £2.4million. Choupette has two personal maids and has her own Twitter and Instagram accounts. The cat has even been a cover girl for a magazine and had her own £400 a night hotel room .
Sarah Thomas, a 42-year-old mother of three from Brandon, Mississippi, has reportedly been tapped as the first woman to be hired as a full-time NFL referee. She has previously refereed preseasons games, scrimmages and minicamps after becoming part of the NFL's training program since 2013. Thomas will be among eight new hires made for the 2015 season, a source close to the matter told the LA Times. The NFL would not confirm Thomas's hiring on Friday, saying: 'The 2015 roster of officials has not yet been finalized'
Dr Michael Shannon saved Chris Trokey's life when he was born premature more than 30 years ago. But in 2011, Dr Shannon was trapped in his burning SUV after it was T-boned by a semi-truck. Trokey, now an Orange County Fire Authority paramedic, worked to pull him out alive. The two men met up last Sunday when they both took part in a fundraising event in Rancho Santa Margarita, California .
Rob Kardashian, 28, has all but disappeared from the media spotlight over the last year. He is thought to have struggled with his weight gain and is said to be in a 'dark place' His sister Khloe has previously revealed that he suffers from social anxiety . His family have once again expressed their concern for the once gregarious 28-year-old.
Joshua Malatino and his then-girlfriend, Samantha Scott, were charged in April 2013 after a driver of a rival ice cream truck claimed they tried to put him out of business. The driver of Mr. Ding-A-Ling, Phillip Hollister, said the two had repeatedly harassed and stalked him. The judge in the case said that offering free ice cream was not illegal and their meetings were always accidental .
Latisha Fisher, 35, has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly smothering her 20-month-old son Gavriel Ortiz-Fisher with her bare hands inside a bathroom at 5 Boro Burger on West 36th Street in Midtown Manhattan on Monday afternoon. She told police: 'I was afraid that someone was going to eat him so I was protecting him. I put him to sleep with my hand' Fisher had a violent past and a history of psychiatric problems, but she was evaluated as mentally fit as recently as last year. She was diagnosed with schizophrenia after a 2011 stabbing of her aunt and was taking medication to combat her paranoid schizophrenia.
Kathrin Goldbach and her family have reportedly fled their home in Montabaur and have no plans to return. The 26-year-old maths teacher, her rescue volunteer brother Andreas and their parents told friends they do not plan to return to their home. They are said to be afraid of being blamed for the Germanwings crash caused by killer co-pilot Andreas Lubitz after he flew the plane he was co- piloting into the French Alps.
Jordan Waddingham scoured through bushland at Karoola, north east of Launceston in Tasmania to unravel the plague of wasps after his mother Stephanie offered him $20 to locate the nest. The 12-year-old made a startling discovery when he stumbled across the gigantic 90-kilogram nest. Experts believe it's the largest subterranean European wasp nest ever discovered with up to 100,000 wasps could have been living inside. Young Jordan's discovery is currently on display at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in Tasmania.
Police have charged a man and woman over the discovery of a mass greyhound dog grave in Bundaberg. The carcasses of more than 50 greyhounds were found at the bush site in Coonarr on Tuesday. A police search found a rifle and ammunition in a home in the area on Thursday. The 71-year-old man and 64-year old woman were both charged with unlawfully possessing a firearm. The pair will appear in the Magistrates Court on Friday .
Paris Picnics offers made-to-order picnic baskets filled with wine, baguettes, cheese and crisps. Customers can pick from one of the four picnic options on offer and order online. Each picnic includes cutlery and a cotton blanket for sprawling on in the sunshine .
Randy Pierce, from Nashua, New Hampshire, lost his sight when he was just 22 years old, from a neurological disease that also left him in a wheelchair. He was one of only 10 percent of competitors to successfully ring a bell while swinging on a rope 25 feet in the air at a Tough Mudder competition in California last week. Pierce left his wheelchair for good in 2006 and has since climbed all 48 mountains in New Hampshire and run 30 road races with his guide dog Quinn. He is now gearing up to run the Boston Marathon in memory of Quinn, who passed away from bone cancer last year .
Tina Campbell, from London, paid £100 for the weave but was left with an infection and a hole in her head. The 29-year-old spent the day of her 29th birthday in bandages after having the boils surgically removed. She said: 'The pain was excruciating and I’d stay up with my head in my hands, willing it to stop' .
Footage shows 27-year-old Jared Henry of Arkansas being knocked off his longboard to the ground while the doe spins on its stomach into a ditch. After coming to a standstill, Henry rolls over on the tarmac and opens his mouth in apparent pain. The deer apparently broke its pelvis and died while Henry recovered from the incident unscathed.
Sussex Police has been accused of ‘victim-blaming’ in its anti-rape campaign poster. It urges women not to leave their friends alone or let them wander off with strangers. Anti-rape campaigners said it implies victims are to blame for getting raped. But supporters said it was ‘blindingly obvious’ that it was not blaming women.
The 85-year-old won 212 races during his 14-year career before a crash at Goodwood in 1962. Sir Stirling said he sees fitness as a 'way of life' which is why he is so confident behind the wheel. Revealed he has swapped high-octane vehicles of his heyday for an electric Renault Twizy. He said: 'I do what I call lady press ups and I do 77 a day. I could not do 70 press ups like I could when I was 30 years old'
Taylor Davis, 20, was seen in the Kissimmee, Florida store, touching himself and possibly following a female shopper on Tuesday by a worker who called police. Osceola County Sheriff Deputies found the suspect in his car in the parking lot. Davis told deputies he realizes he has a problem and asked for help after also engaging in inappropriate touching while working at Disney in Orlando .
Children as young as two were pushed to the ground as adults invaded the children-only event in Sacramento, California, on Sunday. The event, which did not break the world record, was raising money for victims of human trafficking. Organizers spent $10,000 transporting 510,000 plastic eggs from Florida to Sacramento .
The £300,000 Ferrari 599 GTO was being driven by a valet parking attendant in Anzio, south of Rome. The parking attendant mistook the throttle for the brake when approaching a shop front. Instead of pressing the brake, the driver mashed the throttle, unleashing 671bhp from the 6.0-litre V12 engine. The supercar can hit 60mph in just 3.3 seconds and ploughed through the shop front .
The Red Lady's remains were found in the El Mirón Cave in Cantabria, Spain. Radiocarbon dating suggests this burial took place 18,700 years ago and that the female was aged between 35 and 40 when she was entombed. Her grave provides the first evidence of an ancient Magdalenian burial in the region. An engraved stone found near her remains appears to have been a makeshift tombstone. The pigment and tombstone has led researchers to speculate she was a person of status or authority and was ritualistically buried in such a way to oversee her subjects.
Traquair Castle in Peeblesshire is Scotland's oldest inhabited castle and has a host of events planned for the weekend. Learn how to be a court jester at Stirling Castle with a special workshop for kids. Experience a Victorian Easter at Penryhn Castle, a spectacular 19th century fantasy castle. Look for Alice in Wonderland in the grounds of Belsay Hall in Northumberland. The Great Easter Hunt at Blists Hill in Shropshire is an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt.
Ukip leader said he wanted to 'keep his mind as clear as possible' before the two-hour live TV showdown. But he admitted he would break his drink ban at 6pm before heading into the studio for the showdown against Britain's six other political party leaders. A Ukip aide had previously admitted Mr Farage would have a drink or two ahead of the debate.
Meaghan Hudson, 25, said she was suffering from multiple myeloma in December 2013. She told her family and friends that she was unlikely to survive the disease. Friends shaved their heads and got tattoos to show their support and raised $5,000 for her . Police received an anonymous tip last summer that she had been faking the disease . Meaghan was arrested in January and charged with theft by deception and grand theft .
Federal government regulations and the American Heart Association have for decades warned that excess salt contributes to the deaths of tens of thousands of Americans each year. As the federal government prepares its influential Dietary Guidelines for 2015, some scientists are now saying that the average American salt consumption rate carries no risk. 'There is no longer any valid basis for the current salt guidelines,' said Andrew Mente, a professor at McMaster University in Ontario.
Showbiz 411's Roger Friedman said Sinatra laughed when asked if Ronan Farrow was her brother. Tina Sinatra, 66, is the daughter of Sinatra and his first wife Nancy. She told him: 'Couldn't be. Frank had a vasectomy before that. I don't know whose son Ronan is' . In 2013, Mia Farrow admitted Sinatra may be the father of her son, instead of Woody Allen.
Scientist Fergus Simpson from University of Barcelona applied a mathematical formula to assume aliens obey the same laws of conservation of energy as animals do on Earth. And from this, he calculates that if intelligent extraterrestrials exist they will typically weigh 650lbs (300kg) - the median weight of a polar bear. But the calculations don't take into account an alien planet’s surface gravity.
Robert Durst, 71, grew up in Scarsdale, New York, in a seven-bedroom Tudor stone mansion where his mother either jumped or fell to her death from the roof when he was seven. The property has five fireplaces, a chandelier, maids' quarters, a three-car garage, an outdoor dining room and even a solarium. Durst is awaiting extradition to face murder charges in California over the death of his friend Susan Berman in 2000.
The Canadian Fair Trade Network is hoping the images will make people think about the garments they are wearing and just where they have come from. The photographs feature clothing labels telling the tragic stories of factory workers from Bangladesh, Cambodia and Sierra Leone. Each label says that the product is 100 per cent cotton - but adds that is not the whole story and follows on with a snap shot.
Tuti Yusupova's friends claim both her birth certificate and passport prove she was born in 1880. They now want the Guinness Book of Records to document that achievement . The current record holder is French woman Jeanne Calment, who was 122 when she died in 1997 . Ms Yus upova's death came in the same week as Misao Okawa, who died on April 1 .
Samsung will reportedly be the main supplier of the A9 chips in Apple's upcoming iPhone range. It has previously supplied Apple with various iPhone parts, but following legal disputes, Apple signed a monopoly deal with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) in 2013. Samsung will supply 80% of Apple's supply of application processors, with TSMC supplying the remaining 20%. Deal is said to be worth 'billions of dollars'
Independent investigators were called into Royal Oldham after deaths of four babies and two mothers. Lisa Parkisson, 35, died at Oldham Royal 48 hours after giving birth in April this year. Newborn Thomas Beaty died at the same hospital in June after doctors pushed him back into womb. Report found 'notable absence of clinical leadership' in maternity wards. Also found 'failure to adequately plan care' in a number of cases and risk management was 'below standard' in some cases.
Passenger made the awful discovery on a train travelling between Lichfield Trent Valley and Longbridge. He said the smell was so bad that it forced the operator to cancel the service. London Midland said that CCTV images of the culprit would be passed onto police. The service terminated at Birmingham New Street so that the carriage could be cleaned.
The unique psychedelic cartoon depicts the eponymous submarine from the 1968 film in which the Fab Four travel to Pepperland to save it from the Blue Meanies. The rare celluloid painting, known as a cel, was used as a master version from which artists working on the film created all other images of the wacky vessel. It features handwritten notes instructing artists on the correct colours to use when recreating the submarine.
Chaplin's union to Lita Grey, who was nearly 20 years his junior, lasted just three years. The 50-page divorce papers were sent to the 1st National Bank of Los Angeles on the 11th Jan 1927. Only around 16 copies of the divorce proceedings were believed to have been made. They are set to fetch an estimated £15,000 when they go under the hammer in Plymouth.
Maxine Fohounhedo, 30, was charged in December with kidnapping and raping a female passenger he picked up after she ordered an UberX ride the month before. The 22-year-old woman told police she was intoxicated and fell in and out of consciousness during the ride. She alleged that she eventually woke up in his apartment as he was having sex with her . His attorney claims the woman made a pass at his client when he first picked her up and then they 'went back to his place' . He made the recording as he drove the woman home because 'he had a gut feeling he needed to protect himself'
Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's last-ditch legal appeal against their Indonesian death row sentence was heard on Monday in Jakarta's state administrative court. The court decided against allowing the pair's lawyers to challenge Indonesian President Joko Widodo's decision to deny the two Australians clemency. But Indonesia's HM Prasetyo said the pair would be executed soon and there would be no more delays as their latest court challenge failed. Lawyers for the men now plan to challenge the constitutional court to outline the president's obligations in clemencies. They argue the executions should be stayed pending the new action, to be filed this week.
The Caverne du Pont-d'Arc has been built a few miles from the original site in Vallon-Pont-D'arc in Southern France. It contains 1,000 painstakingly-reproduced drawings of 425 animals as well as around 450 bones and other features. The original and unique ‘Grotte Chauvet’ was discovered around 20 years ago and is a Unesco World Heritage Site. It is the oldest known and the best preserved cave decorated by man, but is not open to the public and is only seen by a handful of experts every year. Experts scanned the original drawings using 3D modelling techniques to capture each marking and position them correctly on the
Alison Hall, 48, was at work when she felt her chest tightening and took out her inhaler. She took a sharp breath and felt something shoot to the back of her throat where it became lodged. The mother-of-one ran outside in a panic when a neighbour came to her rescue. She said it was part of a cheap £1.50 set she had used weeks before and had probably fallen in her pocket.
India Mayhew, seven, suffered serious head injuries after horse bolted at riding facility in Matheran. She had been riding just metres ahead of her father Gavin, 43, and a member of staff. The youngster was rushed to hospital from the hill station but doctors declared her dead on arrival. Her mother, brother and two sisters were also riding in the grounds when tragedy unfolded.
Ruanne Dellal says her husband Jack was worth at least £400million when he died in 2012. He left his entire estate to her, but she is suing after discovering it amounts to just £1.7million. She claims he must have given away vast chunks of his fortune in secret deals to his family. The former beauty queen is suing six of his children, including his son Guy and daughter-in-law . Mr Dellal was friends with celebrities including Sir Mick Jagger and gambled millions a night.
Mr Eaters Fish and Chips in Preston, Lancashire, created the 'Pie-egg-ra' dish by blind-baking the casing. One and a half Cadbury's Creme Eggs are stuffed into the pastry before being battered and fried. The sweet-savoury mix is then served with chips at a price of £2.75 for more adventurous customers.
Sydney anti-ageing doctor Julie Epstein has been found guilty of medical misconduct. A tribunal found she was irresponsible diagnosing medications such as steroids and keeping inaccurate patient records. The doctor also neglected to keep accurate or comprehensive records, and failed in communication with referring doctors. Dr Epstein could also face being struck off after an investigation revealed she had been giving substances such as anabolic steroids to some 40 patients, some of whom had trouble with similar drugs in the past. A hearing set to be held in April will determine whether her medical licence will be cancelled.
The Chicago Cubs lost 3-0 to the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Sunday night. Thousands of fans were forced to wait more than one hour to get to one of only two working bathrooms. The stadium was 'already experiencing issues with long wait times,' the Cubs said.
Ohio-based National School Safety and Security Services reviewed more than 800 school threats covered in the media during the first half of the 2014-15 academic year. Researchers found that about one-third of cases involved violent remarks sent anonymously via text message, social media, email or other online means. In many cases, swift action is taken with lockdowns and evacuations. However, authorities say the majority of the time threats turn out to be hoaxes .
The 40-year-old E! star was seen leaving The Trump Tower in New York City on her way to a Today Show appearance on Monday. Her memoir Going Off Script details her relationship with Jerry O'Connell, who she claims cheated on her with Geri Halliwell from The Spice Girls.
Mother-of-two Lindsey Norman spotted the image of Jesus Christ in the hot cross buns. She bought the buns from Sainsbury's in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, for dinner that evening. The shop assistant said it made her 'giggle' because it's coming up to Easter .
Medical professionals at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock ruled out several causes for a 56-year-old man's kidney problems before blaming the 16 cups of iced tea he drank daily. Black tea has high levels of oxalate, a chemical known to produce kidney stones and even lead to kidney failure if consumed in excessive doses. The man was admitted to the hospital in May complaining of nausea, weakness, fatigue and body aches.
Kellie Maloney, 61, started the process to change gender two years ago and underwent final surgery last week. She was expected to stay in hospital for 10 days, but has been released four days early. She now faces a further six weeks recuperation period at her home in Kent with her two daughters .
The Milat Letters, is a compilation of 94 notes from Ivan Milat to his eldest nephew Alistair Shipsey. Milat is serving seven consecutive life sentences for the murders of seven backpackers in NSW between 1989 and 1992. In the letters, he tells Shipsey about his 'fair share' of 'sheilas', who write 'some frightening things' - and one woman who has even proposed. 'I get my share of women writing to me - some real good looking ones, too (if it’s their photographs they’re sending),' Milat wrote. The 55-year-old former Rebels bikie gang member has compiled the letters into a
Ivan Carlos, 22, and Brenda Avilez, 18, were sleeping in a trailer at the Lone Oak Mobile Home Park in Palmetto at around 2.30am Wednesday when the driver of the white Chevrolet SUV lost control of the vehicle and crashed through the fence, killing the couple. The driver, 35-year-old Christian Crawford, who had recently been released from prison, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The incident is being investigated as a traffic homicide .
Lara Logan is said to be resting at her home in the Washington DC area but working on upcoming stories. A close family friend of Logan's, financial pundit Ed Butowsky, confirmed late last month that the 43-year-old had been hospitalized for at least the fourth time this year. The foreign affairs correspondent has digestive diverticulitis, which could have been aggravated by stress. On February 11, 2011, Logan was the victim of a 'sustained and brutal' sexual assault as she reported from Cairo on the resignation of President Mubarak. She was surrounded by a mob of 200 - 300 men after being dragged away from her TV crew in Tahrir Square.
Cressida dated Prince Harry for two years, after being introduced to him in 2012 by Princess Eugenie. The pair split last April, despite rumours that they had secretly got engaged and planned to marry. Cressida, 26, has been pictured at fashion parties and music festivals since the split. She's also starred in a West End stage play and is now destined to act alongside Dame Judi Dench .
John and Elizabeth Knott lived in a 'idyllic' £500,000 cottage in Bosbury, near Ledbury in Herefordshire. But Mr Knott, 71, had been struggling to cope after his wife developed Alzheimer's. He had spent months battling plans to build a gipsy camp close to their home. He feared it would knock thousands off the value of his home and kept a file 'three inches thick' on it. He also faced the strain of caring for his 70-year-old wife Anne, who was known as Anne. The pressure got so much he shot her dead before turning the gun on himself, inquest heard.
Miami Herald columnist Lesley Abravanel told Daily Mail Online exclusively that sources close to Dr Fredric Brandt said he had hanged himself at his Miami mansion on Sunday. The cosmetic dermatologist, 65, was known for working with stars including Madonna, Kelly Ripa and Stephanie Seymour. He was reportedly 'devastated' by unflattering comparisons to Dr Franff on the hit show Kimmy Schmidt, according to unnamed sources. The character on the show, played by Martin Short, has a striking resemblance to Dr Brandt . The City of Miami Police Department confirmed that the death was a suicide by hanging.
Extending the length of working visas for live-in nannies from overseas could help tackle the childcare shortage. Labor Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says that's not the way to solve the big challenges in childcare. Around 10,000 au pairs travel to Australia each year. The Productivity Commission has suggested that extending the working visas could help.
A power outage temporarily blackened Washington, D.C. this afternoon, interrupting a State Department briefing and forcing the White House onto back-up generators. Power company Pepco said a dip in power in the transmission line at one of its Maryland stations was responsible. The State Department's acting spokeswoman Marie Harf was in the middle of her daily briefing when the blackout hit. She lit the room with her cell phone, photos posted to Twitter show, and ultimately had to cut it short. The U.S. Capitol, the Justice Department, IRS, Department of Energy and several Smithsonian museums, as well as the city's metro system were also affected.
The picture of Rosa Camfield cradling her new-born great-granddaughter captured the hearts of millions when it was posted to Facebook two weeks ago. Rosa's granddaughter, Sarah Hamm, 33, originally posted the photo a week before her grandmother's death after taking her daughter, then 2-week-old Kaylee, to meet her great- grandmother Rosa for the first time. Since the photo appeared on the popular Facebook page Life of Dad, she received millions of likes and comments from around the world. Rosa was born on a fruit farm in Michigan in 1913 and passed away on Monday at the age of 101 .
The hot spot is near the Four Corners intersection of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. It produces more than triple the standard ground-based estimate - and researchers say they don't know why. Methane is very efficient at trapping heat in the atmosphere. Like carbon dioxide, it contributes to global warming .
Richard and Angela Maxwell, from Lincolnshire, scooped £53,193,914 on the draw on Tuesday. The couple, both 67, have only modest plans for what to do with the huge windfall. They plan to take their family on holiday to New Zealand first class and buy a Land Rover. Mr Maxwell survived prostate cancer eight years ago and is now in remission .
Star Reader was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia within days of being born in Barnsley, West Yorkshire. Her parents Jade Reader and Matthew Bygrave were told she would need a liver transplant. Neither of the baby's parents were a suitable match for a partial liver transplant . Mother's twin sister Shanell Reader was tested and told she could give the baby the best chance of survival. The 24-year-old gave up part of her liver and has since saved her niece's life  .
Diane Greenberg, a devout Catholic, and her husband Bob, who is Jewish, decided to split their family down the middle. Diane took charge of her daughter Katie, 24; while Bob took the reins teaching Steven, 21. Katie had a confirmation, attended weekly Catholic instruction and remains a committed Christian. Meanwhile Steven was circumcised when he was eight days old, and was given religious lessons in an Orthodox Hebrew school.
Virginia Roberts had hoped to join lawsuit involving Andrew's friend Jeffrey Epstein. Judge Kenneth Marra ordered her claims that she was a ‘sex slave’ to Epstein should be struck out. The judge refused to make a statement regarding the veracity of Miss Roberts’s allegations. He ruled the details of the accusations against him had no bearing on the reopening of the lawsuit.
Jeffrey Williams, 20, is accused of shooting and wounding the officers on March 12, during an early-morning rally sparked by the resignation of Ferguson's police chief. All inmates are informed their phone conversations while behind bars are recorded and can be used as evidence against them, but despite the warning Williams spoke freely about the incident in calls made from the St. Louis County Justice Center. In a conversation with his girlfriend, Williams said he was being harassed by a group of people outside Ferguson PD on the night of the shooting.
Andy Hornby is non-executive chairman of Pharmacy 2U, which was found to be selling NHS patients' details. Many of those whose details he is selling on are some of the most vulnerable in society. Details included email addresses, dates of birth and date of last prescriptions last prescriptions. Mr Hornby was in charge of HBOS when it collapsed in 2008 and faces calls to step down .
The orphaned youngsters are doing better than ever after they were taken in by retired farmer Pauline Kidner. The first of the badger cubs, named Little Star, was half the weight of an apple when it arrived. One escaped death after being carried away in a Jack Russell's mouth - but another died within 24 hours. The aim is to release the animals back into the wild once they're strong enough .
Tham Khoun Ex caves, commonly known as Xe Bang Fai River caves, feature imposing stalagmitemade of mineral deposits. With over 15km (nine miles) of awe-inspiring passages and wide expanses of water, it really is one of Laos' hidden treasures. Visitors are able to kayak through the waters, or explore adjacent chambers on foot.
Christian Englander, 30, was arrested on Monday for throwing a banana peel at Dave Chappelle during a show in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Police say he threw the peel because he thought the comedian's quips were racist. On Thursday, he threw another peel at a man who confronted him about the first attack outside a Santa Fe bar. Englander said he ate the banana and washed it down with a shot of 99 Bananas liquor before the show . The 30-year-old said he threw because the 'irony of this situation is too much to pass up' .
Honolulu Museum of Art handed over seven rare artifacts in its possession to U.S. authorities. They were found to have been sourced from art dealer Subhash Kapoor, who is facing charges in India. The items' origin was discovered after a tourist noticed the dealer was listed as their source. Agents will take the items back to New York and return them to India's government.
'Now that this is behind us, let's move forward together with a renewed commitment to the civility and respect that make this state great,' Indiana Governor Mike Pence said after signing his state's amended measure. The Arkansas legislature also passed changes to its legislation at the behest of the state's Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson, who rejected a previous version of the bill at the last minute on Wednesday. The two, GOP-controlled states were in a frenzy this week to quell national outrage over legislation meant to satisfy evangelicals who do not believe they should be compelled by the government to provide goods and services to certain customers if doing so would violate their religious convictions.
In first standoff, officers fired 'toward vicinity' of Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev 'without necessarily having identified and lined up their target', 130-page document states. They also reportedly failed to appropriately aim their guns. Shortly after firefight in Watertown, Massachusetts, on April 19, 2013, an officer mistakenly fired on a police vehicle carrying two other cops. This caused 'many officers to fire at the boat in the belief they were being shot by the suspect,' it says. Then, later in the night, when Dzokhar was found hiding in a boat, officer 'fired his weapon without appropriate authority,' causing others to believe he was shooting at them.
Five-month-old Elijah McCrae suffers from Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Born strong, he's now 'very floppy', and doctors say he will probably not survive his second birthday. His parents Jessica and Andrew have compiled a 30-item bucket list for their son to complete before he passes away. The family have already ticked one item off the line-up - visiting the Sydney Royal Easter Show at the weekend. They are hoping to take him to Sydney Wildlife World and Featherdale Wildlife Park as well.
Xiangyu Ouyang, 26, was on a state-sponsored scholarship from Singapore when authorities say she began dosing the bottles with paraformaldehyde starting last September. Paraformaldehyde, a form of embalming fluid formaldehyde, can cause skin irritation, respiratory ailments and, in larger amounts, death. The cancer biology PhD student has been dropped from the top university and could face as many as 8 years in prison.
Frida Kahlo: The Gisèle Freund Photographs is a new book of photographs of the late artist. In the pictures Frida is seen at her most relaxed, walking around her house in Mexico. The pictures were taken by a German-born French photographer who lived with Frida and her husband, Diego Rivera. Frida was a painter who was best known for her self portraits. She died in 1954 at the age of 47 after suffering serious injuries in a tram accident .
Finnish stunt performer Antti Pendikainen soars through the air with a parachute attached to his snowmobile in Riksgränsen, Sweden. The brain child of Finnish extreme sports group, Stunt Freak Team, the barmy bunch spent just three hours conjuring up the plan before beginning test flights. Antti is seen casually spinning on his seat mid-flight and even waving at a trailing helicopter.
First-of-its-kind technology was developed by Sendum Wireless Corp. and is available for $50 per flight. The service is available from 10 US airlines including Los Angeles and Atlanta  . Delta Air Lines has a less than rosy history of pet fatalities on board flights .
The three men - Thomas Jordan Driver, 25, David Elliot Moran, 47, and Charles Thomas Newcomb, 42 - were arrested Thursday and each faces one state count of conspiracy to commit murder, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi's office said. The state said the murder plot started after Driver, an officer at the Department of Corrections Reception and Medical Center in rural north Florida, had a fight with the inmate. The FBI was initially alerted to the murder plan by a confidential informant inside the Klan, according to an arrest affidavit.
Former British premier made an unannounced visit to Ulaanbataar last month in his capacity as a consultant to the cash-strapped government. He met new Mongolian prime minister Chimed Saikhanbileg but the secrecy surrounding his trip stoked fears he is being deployed to encourage Western investment to the country. Ecologists fear a mining boom in the region could destroy sacred treasures. Noyon Uul region has £1.2 billion gold reserves but is dotted with burial mounds of the rulers of the ancient Hun civilisation dating back to the first century BC.
Margaret Atwood said Kate hasn’t lived up to the fashion icon reputation of Princess Diana. The 75-year-old said the duchess is cautious when it comes to clothes and is told what to wear by advisers. But she added she is right not to follow in Diana’s footsteps and dress uneventfully.
Babies in the study reacted with surprise when objects like a toy car appeared to break the laws of gravity and float in thin air. When given the ball to play with, they repeatedly banged it on a table in an apparent attempt to work out its secret. Babies were similarly perplexed when given a car that appeared to defy the law of gravity. They repeatedly dropped the car on the floor after being shown the trick as they attempted to learn what happened.
Charlene Bishop, 17 months old, went to feed her pony Taffee on Wednesday and was worried when she didn't meet her. She found the Shetland lying on the floor and dying from horrific head injuries. Left side of pony's skull was completely caved in, her left eye was battered out of its socket and concrete was embedded in her brain. The five-year-old animal also had a broken leg and vets had no option but to put the distressed pony down.
Figures show 29 per cent of GP trainee places remain empty, according to GP National Recruitment office. This means patients tried and failed to book 34 million GP appointments last year. In some parts of the UK, more than 60 per cent remain unfilled, sparking fears patients may struggle to see their GP. Doctors warn the figures mean the country is headed towards a 'crisis' in GP recruitment.
Ashley Doody, 30, of Perham, Maine, was arrested on Sunday after allegedly stabbing her mixed-breed dog with a kitchen knife because she thought it was possessed by demons. The dog, Trixie, lost a lot of blood but was taken to a veterinarian and is expected to survive. Police believe she had taken bath salts which can cause severe agitation, paranoia, hallucinations and suicidal behavior in users. She has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and is due to appear in court on May 19 .
Marvin "Papi Gallo" Jones and Ramon Luis Nicolas were in the middle of a bout when the black phone slipped out from Jones' black and red shorts at the ring in Arcadia, Florida. Referee Frankie Santore Jr. went over to pick up the Samsung Galaxy and looked like he was chastising Jones, who seemed confused. But Jones later told TMZ Sports that he was listening to music before the fight and put his phone in his shorts.
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California, cut real skin samples and then attempted to rip them apart. Using X-ray beams they were able to directly observe the microscopic changes that take place in skin to help it resist tearing. They found the collagen in the dermis, the thickest of the three main layers that make up skin, changed its alignment at the edge of the tear. The collagen, which is normally in a disordered tangle, straightened and began to slide against each other to absorb the stress and provide extra strength. The findings help to explain why the thin layer of cells that cover our bodies is able to provide such an effective barrier to the outside world
Jean-Marie Le Pen said he had 'never regretted' making similar statements in the past. His daughter and current leader of the party Marine Le Pen immediately distanced herself from comments. She said she 'deeply disagrees' with her 'deliberately provocative' father. Mr Le Pen is the founding father of the National Front (FN) and still an MEP.
Misty Machinshok, 33, has been jailed for 15 to 30 years after pleading no contest to all charges. She 'coached' her new husband to rape her 15-year-old daughter 'every few days' in 2013. She planned to tell friends and family that the teenager got pregnant with a stranger . Husband Gary, 29, who she met on onlinebootycall.com, will be sentenced this month. He also admitted to sexually assaulting her 11-year old sister.
Emirates flight EK709 was returning from the Indian Ocean island nation of Seychelles when the incident occurred. Etihad Airways flight EY622 was traveling in the opposite direction when it came 'within 25 seconds of collision' with an Emirates plane. The incident occurred over the Arabian Sea in Mumbai airspace. Both carriers insist safety was not compromised .
The 48-year-old tourist used an eyeliner pencil to write her name and the day's date on the dome. It's the second time in four weeks that Italian police have charged a holidaymaker for defacing a landmark. In March two American tourists were arrested for carving initials into the Colosseum in Rome.
The Grade II listed building was previously known as Bridewell Prison in Liverpool, and housed inmates for court appearances and short sentences. The quadrangle of former cells across four floors has been transformed into slick modern rooms complete with hi-spec en suite bathrooms, LED Smart TV's and art work of famous ex-cons. The development is the latest project by staycentral.com - a new Liverpool-based hotel chain.
Qantas warned back in February that it would begin strictly enforcing its business class lounge dress code from April 1. Cassandra Hann said she was refused entry to Qantas club Perth because she was wearing Havianas. Alex Koeninger was also turned away from the Perth lounge and wrote on Facebook 'I'll definitely be thinking twice before renewing my membership this year' Rae Ka‎ complained on the social media site: ‘Not impressed with inconsistent dress enforcement. Have worn my thong style sandals before before in lounge many times' Estelle Lucas, from Melbourne, saw the upside to the situation and said: 'Refused entry into club because I was wearing thongs'
Voters complained about aggressive campaigning tactics and fights between rival supporters. Others accused politicians of 'fly-posting' and scraps broke out over conflicting 'political views' Details released to Press Association under Freedom of Information Act. Details refer to parliamentary by-elections in Clacton, Heywood and Middleton, Newark, Rochester and Strood and Wythenshawe and Sale East.
A 38-year-old man stripped down to his underwear and jumped into Brush Creek in Kansas City, Missouri, after being stopped by police early Friday morning . He spent 10-15 minutes swimming in chest-deep water, with officers waiting for him on north and south sides of the creek. Police officers armed with a BB gun followed the man into the creek, got him in a choke hold and pulled him out of the water . The suspect has been taken to an area hospital to be treated for injuries to his arm and leg .
The Block's four apartments are now on the market with the auctions pencilled in for April 28. The apartments will be open to the public on April 11-12, with thousands of people expected to turn up for a look. Teams will be hoping to do better than The Block Glasshouse duos, including Darren and Dea who pocketed just $10,000 for months of hard work and time away from their family. The team that makes the most receives a $100,000 bonus.
Alex Stock, a former friend of alleged victim 'Jackie', spoke out after he featured in the now-infamous feature. He was painted as a callous social climber who discouraged a rape victim from speaking out. Rolling Stone's reporting was torn apart by professors from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. They pointed out 'basic, even routine' failures in how the story was prepared. The most important failing, they said, was not contacting Stock and another student, Ryan Duffin.
Alfred Hitchcock was born in 1899 in Leytonstone, East London, the son of a wholesale grocer. He was educated by the Jesuits and was filled with ‘lavish and peculiar’ repressed sexual fantasies. His entire oeuvre, Ackroyd suggests, was a study of voyeurism, violence and guilt. The shower scene from Psycho is one of the most recognisable shots in cinematic history.
Nigerian-flagged Thunder was being tracked by activists from the charity Sea Shepherd . The vessel had been fishing in the waters between Sao Tome and Principe, off the west coast of Africa. Sea Shepherd's vessels Bob Barker and Sam Simon rescued the men from the ocean. The Thunder's captain complained about being rescued and 'started applauding and cheering' when the vessel sank.
Over the past 10 years, the percentage of multi-millionaires globally has grown by 71 per cent, with an impressive 400 per cent rise coming from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. New World Wealth has found Houston, Jakarta, Mumbai, and, of course, Ho Chi Mihn City, to be substantially rising in popularity, particularly among the world's most monied. Fuzhou in China has seen the most impressive growth rate: a whopping 450%. In the Asia Pacific region, Jakarta also performed well.
Anthony Ray Hinton, 58, was released in the morning from the Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham, Alabama. He hugged tearful family members as he walked out and was embraced by his sister, Darlene Gardner. Hinton says he should not have had to wait 30 years for investigators to test the gun that was seized from his home and determine he could not be linked to the crime .
Adele Berry spoke to call handler when she contacted Vodafone over a problem with her bill. The 21-year-old says she made small talk to fill 'dead air' but did nothing to suggest she was interested. But she was stunned when she later received a string of messages from the man, who said his name is 'Miguel' In one text, the man referred to himself as her 'future hubby' and promised to buy her shoes. He also sent her a picture of himself in one message, and said: 'Wow I knew you beautiful but damn you are super beautiful'
Abdel-Kader Russell-Boumzar was granted bail in Brisbane's Magistrate Court on Thursday after a 69 day stint behind bars for a string of alleged offences. The 17-year-old shot to notoriety last October when footage of him apparently spitting on and racially abusing a security guard on a Brisbane train went viral. He was charged with numerous offences, including serious assault, creating a disturbance and racial vilification. The teen must abide by strict bail conditions, including a curfew, a ban on entering train stations and no contact with certain associates including the friend who filmed the racist rant.
The ginger tabby cat sneaked inside a shipping container in Egypt before embarking on a mammoth 3,000 mile trip to Herefordshire. The kitten, who has since been named Sinbad, was discovered by puzzled staff at Mediterranean Linens in Moreton-on-Lugg, Hereford. They heard meows coming from inside the container, which was carrying laundry linen. The RSPCA was called out to investigate and there they found the exhausted and ravenous eight-month-old kitten. He has now gone into quarantine in Bristol for four months and it is hoped he will be re-homed .
An Audience with Jimmy Savile will open in London in June, less than three years after abuse was exposed. Author Jonathan Maitland said the public are 'ready' for the play to be shown in June. He said: 'What person would not want to explore what kicked it off?' Critics have slammed the subject choice as 'unbelievable' and 'not quite right' .
Gerry Anderson's son Jamie said the CGI characters did not have the same charm as the 'lovingly detailed' miniature puppets. Thunderbirds will return to our screens tonight 50 years after the futuristic puppet show launched and landed all over the world. However, the jerky puppets that rescued the world have been replaced by CGI images to create an entirely new look .
Police had opened investigation into incident at hotel in Hawes, North Yorkshire last month. But victim Oisin Tymon told police he did not want to press charges against Clarkson. North Yorkshire Police have now decided to drop the probe without taking action against him. Mr Clarkson was suspended as Top Gear presenter as soon as news of the fight came to light.
Kevin Perz, 56, a father-of-four and business owner, has been looking up the teachers he has the fondest memories of from his days at Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield, Missouri, in 1977. Over the past few years he has been mailing them a 'gift' It started in 1992, when he sent a check to his calculus teacher made out for $5,000. Then in 2002, he sent his former business teacher a $10,000 check. Perz recently sent Marilyn Mecham, his home economics teacher in 1977, a check for $ 10,000 .
Dr Frederic Brandt, 65, was found hanged in his Miami home two days ago. He was a dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon to the stars, born Frederic Sheldon Brandt in 1949, and graduated from Frank H Morrell High, Irvington, New Jersey, in 1967. The pictures, taken in 1967, show a hint of the smile that, according to the school’s yearbook, earned him a reputation for his ‘infectious grin’ and saw him characterized by his sense of humor. He had been left ‘devastated’ by recent rumors comparing him to the grotesque character of Dr Franff in Tina Fey's Netflix show.
Rita, 24, has been unveiled as the face of Rimmel's latest beauty campaign. She showcases the brand's colourful new collection of eyeliners, lipsticks and nail varnishes. Rocking a red lip and beachy, tousled hair, Rita proves she can cut it as a model. She also recently unveiled her own festival-inspired range for the beauty giant .
The death of a 20-month-old toddler in central west NSW is being treated as suspicious by police. The toddler was admitted to Coolah District Hospital on March 23rd struggling to breathe. He was rushed to the hospital but died shortly after. Police are appealing to the public for any information about the incident .
Robert Mccombs told a court in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wednesday that Steven Carl Day admitted to him and his roommate Roger Musick that he molested a young relative and that he was molesting other young girls. 'Day said he thought he thought one of the girls was starting to like it,' Mccomb testified. 'My jaw just dropped that he would just admit it, blurt it out like that. I looked over at Roger and he was just as shocked as I was,' he said. Musick, 39, mouthed the words 'I want to kill him' and then strangled Day to death.
Richard Curry, 71, was told he had malignant melanoma in his septum, the thin strip which separates the nostrils. Was told he would have to have his nose removed to stop the cancer from spreading but could be fitted with a prosthetic. Had a procedure to have metal implants inserted into his cheekbones and nasal cavity to hold his prosthetic in place .
'My, my! At Waterloo Napoleon did surrender,’ sang Sweden’s fab four in their famous Eurovision Song Contest winner. Abba were visiting the Wellington Museum in Waterloo, just south of Brussels in Belgium. The French-speaking world – and especially the French – don’t figure very significantly in the numbers of tourists who visit the famous battlefield site every year.
Shoppers at London's Westfield Stratford City looked more than a little surprised to discover the sculpture. One lady was spotted cautiously approaching the edible artwork before quickly backing off. Another burst into laughter as soon as she spotted the 6ft-tall piece of chocolate. The artwork was commissioned by UKTV to mark the screening of Sherlock.
More than 50,000 Britons have signed up to a scheme offering discount starter homes to those desperate to get on the housing ladder. The project, launched last month, is part of a dramatic extension of the Help to Buy scheme. It doubles the number of new starter homes in England from 100,000 to 200,000. The properties would be at prices 20 per cent cheaper than their market value.
Nicholas Figueroa, 23, and Moises Locon, 26, both died when Manhattan apartment building collapsed last week. Investigators have now shifted their focus to what caused the explosion, with suggestions someone may have improperly tapped a gas line serving one of the buildings. In August utility workers discovered that the gas line to the restaurant had been illegally tapped, it has emerged.
Tanya Heath Paris features hundreds of heel varieties that slide and click into place, and can be released at the push of a button. The first of their kind, the shoes, which start from £260, are supposedly comfortable and come in a variety of styles. Canadian-born designer Tanya Heath has lived and worked in Paris for the last 20 years.
University of Kentucky lost 71-64 to the University of Wisconsin in Saturday night's Final Four semi-final game in Indianapolis, Indiana. The loss ruined the Wildcats' undefeated season; they finished 38-1. Kentucky guard Andrew Harrison was asked a question about Badgers player Frank Kaminsky during a press conference after the game. Harrison covered his mouth and said 'f*** that n****' into a live microphone, but the mic still picked up the comment. Harrison has since apologized for his comment.
Lance Corporal Albert Duffy was attacked at a bus stop in Hartlepool in July last year. He was left in a coma for 14 days, bleeding from his ears and with severe brain damage. The 28-year-old thug 'bounced around, triumphantly like a boxer' after the assaults, court heard. Just minutes before, Keith Anderson had punched another man, injuring him and leaving him incapable of work for a month. Anderson admitted grievous bodily harm with intent for attack on L/Cpl Duffy.
The body of Andrew Getty, naked from the waist down, was discovered in a bathroom at his £2.6m villa. The 47-year-old grandson of John Paul Getty was an heir to the vast Getty oil fortune. Police say a woman called them to Andrew Getty’s home on Tuesday, saying he had suffered a heart attack. Investigators say he had been having severe stomach problems and suffered significant bleeding in his rectal area.
Vijay Chokal-Ingam, 38, claims he changed his appearance to get into St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1998 by posing as an Indian-American frat boy to gain admission to the prestigious medical school. His sister Mindy Kaling has said she was not aware her brother pretended to be black when he applied to medical school in the late 1990s. The comedienne is the star of her own sitcom, The Mindy Project, and is married to actor Steve Carrell.
Researchers say fear of spiders is a survival trait written into our DNA and dates back thousands of years. It could date back to early human evolution in Africa, where spiders with very strong venom existed millions of years ago. A black widow spider bite in the ancestral world could leave one incapacitated for days or even weeks.
Kyhesha-Lee Joughin, three, was found dead at her father's home in Petrie, north of Brisbane, on March 30, 2013. Her father Matthew Lee Williamson and his friend Christopher Arthur Neville Kent are each charged with manslaughter and child cruelty. Kent, 46, was granted bail in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday after the court heard he'd offered to plead guilty on the basis of criminal negligence. Kent was bailed with strict conditions including daily reporting to police.
Documents released by Edward Snowden claim Britain spied on Argentina between 2006 and 2011. They include allegations Britain implanted computer viruses and circulated false propaganda. No official response from Britain or Argentina to the claims, published by Argentine news agencies. Argentina invaded the Falklands in 1982, leading to a conflict that cost 260 British and 650 Argentine lives. The South American state still claims territorial rights to the islands, which it calls 'Malvinas'
Teresa James, 40, believes the discomfort involved with teeth whitening is worth it for the end result of a bright smile. She started whitening her teeth five years ago, influenced by the brilliant smiles of celebrities she admired. In America, sales of tooth whitening products have risen 300 per cent since 1996 .
Pressure on education system has intensified following baby boom and migration. Two in five local authorities in England will have more children ready to start school than places. This will increase to more than half by 2017/18 and to three in five by the following year. Local Government Association warns they may not be able to create more places.
Hannah and Alex purchased a 1986 Hino flatbed truck and spent a year and a half building a two-bedroom, wood and steel home in Nelson, New Zealand. The home is powered mostly by solar panels and water comes from a nearby spring and most of the electricity comes from solar panels. The project cost about $25,000.
The pregnant woman and her partner were stranded off the coast of Kent after their trimaran overturned. Man spotted the couple in the water a mile from Dungeness Point, Kent, at 3.30pm yesterday. He tied a rope around himself and dived under the vessel to retrieve an emergency flare. HM Customs cutter was on the water nearby and was able to locate the upturned vessel .
Ashton Canal in Manchester was filled with heavy suds after a fire at a nearby chemical plant. It is believed that the water used by firefighters to dampen down the flames mixed with the detergent being stored in the burning buildings. This then turned into a huge wall of foam when it drained into the canal, which runs in the shadow of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium. The Environment Agency have launched an investigation to assess if the foam has impacted on wildlife .
Dalny Vostok trawler sank in freezing waters of Sea of Okhotsk 205 miles off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. More than 25 fishing boats in the area helped to pull the crew members to safety. The ship was carrying 78 Russian nationals, as well as 54 foreign nationals from Myanmar, Ukraine, Lithuania and Vanuatu.
Labour launched poster declaring 'the Tories have made it harder to see a GP' but critics point out figures are out of date. Labour-supporting GP circulated letter claiming 'five years of flat-line funding' have 'crippled NHS' Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has promised to give NHS chiefs 'whatever they need' after the election.
Andrew Mogni, 20, from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, had only just arrived for a semester program in Italy when the incident happened in January. He was flown back to Chicago via air ambulance on March 20, but he died on Sunday. Initial police reports indicated the fall was an accident but authorities are investigating the possibility that Mogno was robbed .
Chelsea Ellen Bruck, 22, from Maybee, Michigan, has not been seen since October 26, 2014. She was last seen at a Halloween party in Frenchtown Township attended by around 800 people. Police conducted a new search on Sunday night focusing on an area near the Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock. The search was arranged after investigators received a tip from a citizen .
Jodie Barden, 28, is mother to Ella, eight, and Chloe, one, who both suffer from Cockayne Syndrome. The rare genetic disorder causes premature ageing, underdeveloped nervous system and a small head. It is estimated to affect one in 500,000 children but difficult to diagnose. Mrs Barden has already made arrangements for both daughters' funerals with her husband. She said: 'They'll eventually lose their sight and hearing and we want them to have fun'
A 10-year-old autistic boy was locked in a 2m by 2m structure by his teachers at a Canberra school. The cage was specifically designed for him to as a 'withdrawal space' while in class. It was in place from March 10 to March 27, according to ACT Education Minister Joy Burch. The principal has been removed from the school and two teachers with expertise in disability education have been assigned.
Jamaica, Colombia and Saint Lucia have the highest percentage of female managers in the world. The Caribbean island had the world's highest percentage, at nearly 60 per cent. Britain ranked relatively poorly and came in at 41st place out of 108 countries. Pakistan was ranked as the worst country for having female managers, at a meagre three per cent .
The China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) said on its website on Monday that provincial and national authorities will be in touch with unruly citizens when they return to China. Police, customs officers, border control and even bank credit agencies will be contacted. Bad behaviour will include disorder on public transportation, damaging public facilities or historical relics, and becoming involved with gambling or prostitution.
Denise and Glen Higgs, from Braunton, Devon, had all but lost hope that they would ever be able to conceive after Glen was made infertile due to cancer treatment. But using his frozen sperm, doctors successfully created eight embryos through IVF fertility treatment and the couple had a daughter Mazy, born three years ago. The couple tried again using the same batch and Denise gave birth to twins Carter and Carson last week.
Hayley Adams, 29, of Barnstaple, Devon, seen sneaking into William Tanner’s bedroom and taking cash. CCTV device was put in room by his daughter Angela Wrenn, 56, who was shocked to discover culprit. Adams was convicted of three counts of theft - but escaped with community order, restraining order and a total fine of £175. Victim's relatives suspected amount stolen in one year was closer to thousands of pounds.
The former secretary of state's campaign-in-waiting has reportedly signed a lease for two floors of office space in Brooklyn, New York. Brooklyn has transformed itself in recent years from Manhattan's ugly little brother into the Big Apple borough where everyone wants to live. And the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood is among the most hipster-friendly of them all. It's not clear whether the campaign itself or some other legal entity signed on the dotted line, but putting ink to paper at 1 Pierrepont Plaza has started a countdown clock.
A Europe-wide survey of 19,000 people revealed that the more a country paid to the unemployed or sick the more likely its residents were to want a job. In Norway, which pays the highest benefits in Europe, almost 80 per cent of people wanted a job . In Estonia, one of the least generous countries, only around 40 per cent did. The UK was average for the generosity of benefits and this was reflected in the percentage of people wanting to work - at 60 per cent.
A student expelled from George Mason University for violating its sexual misconduct policy is suing in federal court to clear his name, arguing that an encounter with a girlfriend was sadomasochistic role playing, not sexual assault. A hearing in the case is scheduled for Friday in Alexandria. The ex-student has sued under a pseudonym to protect his privacy. The university is demanding he identify himself publicly, despite arguments that doing so would expose not only him but the woman who says she was assaulted. The lawsuit claims the woman only filed a complaint after the couple broke up and she found out the man was cheating on her .
Most Rev Justin Welby said 148 victims of Kenyan university massacre were 'witnesses, unwilling, unjustly, wickedly, and they are martyrs in both senses of the word' Pope Francis made similar statements during Easter Sunday Mass at St Peter's Square in the Vatican. He also made a nod to the recent agreement between Iran and the international community over its nuclear power, calling it a 'step toward a more secure and fraternal world'
Michelle Pfeiffer is set to star in a new television comedy about a morning news program produced by Katie Couric. The series was created by Diane English, who was behind the show Murphy Brown, about a female news anchor. Couric will serve as an executive producer, drawing on her experience as an anchor on Today for 15 years. The ladies are currently in talks with HBO, Showtime, AMC, Netflix and Amazon.
Richard Hammond and James May axed from Top Gear website after Jeremy Clarkson's sacking. BBC say masthead change is to 'simply reflect the fact that all three presenters are currently out of contract' Hammond and May also reveal they are selling off a dozen bikes from the classic motor cycle collections. They are being sold off by auctioneers Bonhams at their Spring Stafford Sale later this month .
Nicholas Figueroa's mother, Ana, was among more than 200 mourners to attend his funeral on Tuesday. Carrying red rose and wearing button featuring son's image, she wept as she watched his casket being loaded into hearse. His father, Nixon, told mourners: 'I'm here but I'm broken. My son is broken... My wife is broken. It hurts... It's heartbreaking for everybody' The 23-year-old's brother, Neal, paid tribute to his 'best friend' at service in Upper West Side. He said he had shown 'devotion and leadership' as a Boy Scout and camp counselor.
Rama the elephant, who completed paintings with his trunk, died Monday, Oregon Zoo officials announced on Facebook. His leg was injured after female elephants shoved him into a moat in 1990. Rama's solo paintings have reportedly made over $100,000 in sales .
Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg say sexting is 'not advised for politicians' in Cosmopolitan quiz. Green leader Natalie Bennett says it is 'OK for other adults but not for me' Education Secretary Nicky Morgan says it's 'a bit too risky, thank you very much!'
John Howard, 66, had sole access to Overseas Press and Media Association's account. Father-of-three enjoyed dining alone on several £300 meals a month and spent money on flowers. He was jailed for two and a half years and mouthed 'I'm sorry' to a former colleague as he left court.
New York is in the throes of a cultural revolution - but MOMA is still brilliant. While Iceland has an effortless flair for design and a natural cool, the Big Apple has clearly had some Americana on it. The city is largely based in Brooklyn and Queens - the latter the beneficiary of a recent gentrification programme.
Tiffany Jackson was arrested by police for driving while her licence was suspended. She was arrested for driving with an invalid licence in Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday. Pupils at the school where she teaches were suspended after sharing the picture online. Officials at Highland Oaks Middle School in Memphis said the children had demonstrated an 'inappropriate use of electronic media' but later overturned the decision .
Researchers claim that older buildings where hauntings are usually reported, often have poor air quality from pollutants like toxic mould, which can affect our brains. Exposure to the mould can cause mood swings, irrational anger and cognitive impairment, among other problems. 'Ghosts' tend to be sighted in old buildings, which are often more likely to have damp and mould problems. A team of researchers are exploring whether the mould may cause people to think they have seen ghosts, by comparing conditions in 'haunted' and non-haunted old buildings.
Kristi Gordon, of British Columbia's news channel Global BC, was joined by her fellow anchors Robin Stickley and Squire Barnes as they reflected upon the degrading comments the mom has received about her second pregnancy on an episode of the online-only news segment News Hour Plus. 'Nowhere on North America TV have we seen a weather reader so gross as you (sic),' Kristi read from one of the messages.
Labour will launch billboard advert using image from famous 1979 'Labour Isn't Working' poster. But instead it will warn: 'The doctor can't see you now' as it attempts to put NHS back at centre of campaign. The poster features the same long line of people used to illustrate dole queues under Jim Callaghan. But this time places them outside a waiting room, rather than in waiting room. Labour will warn that new official figures show 600 fewer GP surgeries now open in the evening and weekends compared to the last election.
The 16-year-old driver was thrown from the car after it veered off the road and fell 100ft from a cliff in Arizona. She was trapped under the car for more than four hours but suffered only minor injuries. The two other passengers, aged 16 and 17, managed to climb up to the road. They were taken to hospital with what appears to be non-life threatening injuries.
Aaron Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to killing Odin Lloyd, who was shot six times in the chest and back on June 17, 2013. Prosecution took two months and more than 100 pieces of evidence to accuse the former New England Patriots player of killing Lloyd. Hernandez's lawyers called five witnesses to testify on Monday before resting at 3pm. Following tomorrow's closing statements, the jury will deliberate on their verdict .
Sydney psychologist Darryl Dewar has surrendered his registration after a woman claimed he told her she had 'nice t**s' and asked her to massage him during an appointment in October 2012. The woman, who was having suicidal thoughts at the time, also claimed he called her 'a horny little thing' . The Sydney doctor initially denied any of the events took place during his consultation, telling investigators that he had 'brain confusion' The Civil and Administrative tribunal reprimanded Mr Dewar last week and have banned him from re-registering .
Edmund Echukwu, 35, was pulled from the water at a James Bond-themed sex party in Radlett, Hertfordshire. Fellow revellers tried to revive him but he was pronounced dead at Watford General Hospital. Neighbour Margaret Brown, 67, said: 'I'm devastated. He was such a sweet guy. I think he was going through a difficult time'
American YouTube user KentuckyFriedIdiot filmed himself teaching his newborn daughter how to suck a plastic water bottle. Footage shows him gnawing on the side of a drinks container before stopping and prompting his child to follow. To date the clip has been watched more than 190,000 times, with many viewers deeming it 'cute' and 'adorable'
Tiffany Sical, 21, and Bryan Rodriguez-Solis, 23, were driving along Route 6 in Providence, Rhode Island. Couple were returning home after watching Fast and Furious 7 on Sunday night. But they were killed when Joel Norman, 24, crashed head-on into their car, police said. Norman, of Massachusetts, charged with two counts of driving under the influence - death resulting. Also charged with driving to endanger death resulting, and two charges of driving to endangering death. Sical's daughter, Jaylene, six, has been left orphaned after parents died in horror car crash.
Dimitri Harrell, 21, charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting fiancée Samirria White, 19. Allegedly pulled out his gun and pointed it at Miss White at their St Paul, Minnesota, home on Sunday. Carrying their three-month-old daughter, he then shot her in the face at close range, police said. When medics arrived at scene, Miss White was pronounced dead and bedroom was cordoned off. Now, Harrell has been charged with murder and faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted. He allegedly told police he had 'trust issues' with Miss White after having two children by another woman.
A spring snowstorm and icy roads caught Colorado drivers by surprise Friday, causing a 39-vehicle pileup near Boulder and other bad wrecks that shut down highways during the morning commute. No serious injuries were reported in the crashes on U.S. Highway 36 between Boulder and Denver, but tow-truck drivers were kept busy hauling away damaged cars. One person died after being thrown from an Oldsmobile Bravada that lost control and rolled on an icy stretch of Interstate 225, striking a passing public bus.
The official website of the Sydney Royal Easter Show lists the retail value of show bag contents. The Cowboy Bag includes a toy sheriff's hat, a vest and a red bandana, as well as a toy pump action shotgun and a pack of plastic pistols and handcuffs. The Rockstar bag includes an inflatable guitar, toy trilby and some items including a tinsel hair clip the site lists as worth $395. The Aussie Bogan bag - if that's your thing - offers better value for $15.
Ferme de Montagne proprietors ensure their staff spend a mandatory week working and gaining experience at The Dorchester in Mayfair before the start of each new season. Suzanne Dixon-Hudson and her architect husband Henry suggested we meet there for cocktails as they were in the capital, pre-winter season, ‘on business’. The hotel offers the best of all ski holidays.
Victoria's Secret caused huge backlash when it unveiled campaign slogan 'The Perfect Body' last year. New campaign from Curvy Kate recreates that notorious image using models of all shapes and sizes. The D+ label says its image is 'empowering' in wake of #droptheplus campaign .
Casey Levi filmed the moment he tried to get his son Sam to eat a California roll with a $10 prize up for grabs. He stipulated that there must be no 'gagging or making any faces' Footage shows the youngster stepping up to the challenge but backing down after a minute's hesitation and running off 'to be sick' Sam says at one point just looking at the sushi fills him with 'disgust'
AmberMarie Irving-Elkins was in the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles to pay a fine on Thursday when she suddenly knew he was coming - and there was no way she'd make it to hospital in time. 'I had that contraction that hit me and brought me to knees,' the mom-of-three told KTLA. Clerks rushed to her side and alerted officers from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department who were inside the courthouse. Deputy Marquette Oliver ran over to assist her and told her to stop pushing - but she could not. So he bent down and caught the baby as he was born. The baby boy, Malachi, was healthy.
The Illume ArcLighter creates a ‘super high-intensity’ electrical arc between two ceramic electrodes. This means there is no flare-up like with matches or conventional lighters that can easily burn fingers. It doesn’t need to be refilled with fuel but is instead powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its inventors, based in Edmonton, Canada, are raising money to put the lighter into production on Kickstarter and have almost doubled their goal. The device costs CAD$40 (£21 or US$32) via Kickstarter and is expected to ship in November.
Three proton beam therapy centres to open in Cardiff, London and Northumberland by 2017. The first in the Welsh capital will be operational by next year, with the other two in 2018. Announcement comes just weeks after Ashya King, 5, was given the 'all-clear' after receiving treatment. Parents Brett and Naghmeh King sparked an international manhunt last year after taking their son out of hospital in Southampton without doctors' consent. They fled to Spain before travelling to the Proton Therapy Centre in Prague to give Ashya the treatment.
Germanwings flight 4U814 to Venice was diverted to Stuttgart as the Airbus A319 aircraft appeared to be losing oil. Passengers disembarked and waited inside the terminal while the ill passenger and flight attendant were checked over. Germanwings said the pair required medical treatment for 'an acute feeling of sickness' . Comes less than two weeks after a Germanwings plane crashed into the French Alps, killing all 150 on board.
Pete Bennett, 33, won the seventh series of the Channel 4 show in August 2006 . Despite being given £100,000 of prize money, he is now homeless and living off the charity of friends . He believes that finding fame on Big Brother kick started a range of problems that led to a dependency on the Class B drug ketamine. Seven of his friends have died from drug-related incidents in the last nine years.
Landon Carnie and his twin sister Lorie were found huddled together in a rice paddy a day after the crash. They were initially thought to have died with scores of other youngsters when the first flight of Operation Babylift – an evacuation of Vietnamese orphans and children before the Fall of Saigon – crashed minutes after take-off. Now 41, Landon is thought to be the first child survivor to return to the countryside on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City where the C-5 military cargo plane crashed and broke up killing 78 children and 50 adults.
Phil Blackwood was sentenced to two-and-a-half years with hard labour by a Burmese court last month. The 32-year-old posted mocked-up image of Buddha wearing DJ headphones on Facebook. The tongue-in-cheek advert provoked outrage among devout Buddhists in Burma. Human rights campaigners claim he has been 'abandoned' by the Foreign Office.
Obama said he expects a 'robust debate' on the deal in the United States. He said he will keep Congress apprised of the 'substance of the deal' Many of Obama's Republican opponents in Congress have been skeptical of a deal with Iran and suggested the US may be giving too much away in its negotiations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said if the text becomes finalized it would threaten the survival of the state of Israel.
Prime Minister was pictured eating hotdog with a knife and fork during a visit to Dorset. The Old Etonian insists he has never tried to hide his 'posh' upbringing. He says he will not change the way he acts or speaks to win voters in new interview.
Steven Mathieson, 38, stabbed Luciana Maurer, 23, dozens of times in unprovoked attack last December. Father-of-two then raped two more women at his home in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. His young son was asleep in the bedroom next door while he carried out the horrific crimes . He pleaded guilty to murder and rape at the High Court in Glasgow today and now faces life in prison.
Raymond Howell Jr.'s body was found near a culvert alongside a busy road in McKinney, Texas - around four miles from where he attended school at McKinney Boyd High - on Thursday morning. Police have not confirmed how he died but friends on social media reported that he had died from a bullet wound. Friends said he had recently asked for a transfer after being bullied by older students .
Nigel Farage attacked the high cost of health service treatment for foreigners with HIV in debate. Ukip leader was accused of ‘dangerous scaremongering’ by Labour and Lib Dem leaders. But latest official figures show more than half of those newly diagnosed with HIV were born overseas.
Trevor Duffy, 19, of the Bronx died in November after a night of heavy drinking during a party held by Zeta Beta Tau members at an off-campus home. The university's investigation concluded Duffy's death was the result of hazing. The court papers included details of other frat hazing rituals that included pledges being told to fight one another and eat the insides of cigars .
A picture of the red-haired woman lying on the ground with a rifle strapped to her body has emerged. She was carrying a rifle, two hand grenades and one pistol as she tried to attack police HQ. The attack comes a day after Turkish prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz, 46, died in hospital. He was taken hostage by far-left Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front (DHKP-C) . Two of his captors were killed after security forces took back the building where he was held .
Chastain and her boyfriend, Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, spent $5.1 million on an apartment that features four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms at The Osborne Apartments on West 57th Street in Manhattan. Two residents from the building have told the New York Post of their experiences with spirits in the building. One resident, Naomi Guffman, said 'I have a poltergeist!' She thinks the ghost is actually one of the apartment's former tenants, Metropolitan Opera singer Johanna Gadski, who was killed in a 1932 Berlin car accident. In 1978, the bodies of actors Gig Young and Kim Schmidt were found in an apartment at the building,
Greg Gibbins and his friends were at The Beachcomber Hotel in Toukley on the Central Coast, NSW on Sunday night. The 28-year-old rugby league player was treated at the scene by paramedics before he went into cardiac arrest but later died at Gosford Hospital. The friend, who tried to help fatally injured Mr GibbINS but became 'victim number two', remains in a serious condition in hospital and is expected to undergo surgery. Family and friends have paid their respect to a 'top bloke' who loved travelling, sports and parties.
The bus and train lie abandoned in the Great Smokey Mountains in North Carolina, North Carolina. The vehicles were used to film a scene in which Harrison Ford's character leaps from a prison transport moments before it is struck by the onrushing train. The scene, which was filmed using a real train hitting a real bus, cost an eye-watering $1.5million to shoot. The remains of the vehicles have since become a popular tourist attraction .
Leila Alavi had taken out an apprehended violence order against her ex-husband Mokthar Hosseiniamraei. The 26-year-old apprentice hairdresser was found stabbed to death with a pair of scissors in her car. Her sister Mitra Alavi has revealed her sister was on a desperate mission to find a women's refuge to escape her estranged husband. Ms Alavi's body was found by a distressed colleague inside her Holden Astra with initial examination suggesting she had suffered a knife wound to the throat. Police alleged that a history of domestic violence was inflicted on the woman.
An undergraduate student at Duke University has admitted to hanging a noose in a tree and is no longer on campus, university officials said Thursday. The student was identified with information provided by other students and will be subject to Duke's student conduct process. The noose is a particularly sensitive image in the state, where black residents were once terrorized by lynchings. The university is not identifying the student in question, citing federal education laws protecting student privacy.
Officers in Paramus, Bergen County, responded to an animal that was headbutting a door in the wealthy community around 5pm on Saturday. The goat was then captured in the middle of a roadway by three policemen around 6pm. Police are still working to find the owner of the goat and are asking the public for help .
Susan House, 55, was out walking her dogs at the time of the blast in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire. Fire crews were called after a tremendous blast was heard at 4.30pm on Sunday. The explosion ripped off two of the walls and left the rest of the property on the brink of collapse. It is believed to have been caused by a gas leak because the house is supplied by a propane tank .
Kinessa Johnson from Yelm, Washington State, works for the Veterans Empowered to Protect African Wildlife (VEPAW) The organisation was founded by an ex-Marine and is made up of former soldiers who signed up post-9/11. She joined the group last November after a four-year stint in the services as a weapons instructor and mechanic. Photos of her holding a rifle have been met with criticism online.
Periscope, Twitter's new iPhone app which allows users to broadcast live video and audio online, launched a week ago today. Early adapters have already discovered potentially hair-raising issues with the much talked-about technology, which claims on its website that it is 'the closest thing to teleportation' .
Programmer Martin Bellander created stunning graphs to reveal the dominant colour of artworks through history. The software extracts the relevant colour information from images or artworks found online. The plot above is based on 94,526 images for the years 1800-2000. It shows a clear trend toward more blue paintings toward the end of the 20th Century, with all colours increasing except for orange.
Longwood University freshman Anjelica 'AJ' Hadsell, 18, was last seen driving near her parents' home in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 2. Her stepfather Wesley Hadsell was arrested on March 21 after being interrogated by police for more than 15 hours. He has admitted to breaking into the home of the person that he believes took his daughter against her will. Police have not ruled out foul play in the disappearance of the 18-year-old, which has lasted more than a month .
The vaccine, developed in Canada, is based on an animal virus called vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) It is combined with a portion of the protein covering of the Ebola virus. When administered, it induces an immune response against the virus. Scientists hope that immunisation is possible with just one injection after 'highly promising results' .
Queen and senior members of the Royal Family will attend Westminster Abbey service of thanksgiving. Chain of beacons will be lit across the country, Spitfire and Lancaster bomber planes will take to the skies. A star-studded concert will be held in London from May 8 to 10 as part of commemorations. On VE Day - May 8, 1945 - the Queen famously joined jubilant victory celebrations in London.
Vanilla Ice, whose real name is Robert Van Winkle, appeared in Palm Beach County Court on Thursday and agreed to a plea deal over a grand theft charge from February. He agreed to perform 100 hours of community service and pay $1,333 to the. estate of a neighbor in Lantana for allegedly stealing furniture. and pool equipment from the $1million home, according to the pre-trial intervention. deal. The charge will be dismissed and he will have no criminal record upon completing terms of the agreement.
David Hyche, now a special agent at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), came up with the idea when his daughter turned blind nine years ago. A transmitter is placed inside plastic eggs that let off a high-pitched beeping sound. He has passed on the idea to the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind in Birmingham.
Lib Dem leader says idea of more than two parties forming a government is not 'going to work' He said it would be a 'messy' way to run the country, and risked instability with late night votes. Clegg told voters to go to the ballot box on May 7 expecting a hung parliament. But he sought to make the case for only the Lib Dems working with Labour or Conservatives.
Colin Barnett made the comments at the launch of a new blueprint for marine science in Western Australia yesterday. Search parties have not been successful in recovering MH370 since it disappeared on March 8 last year. This comes as the wife of an Australian passenger on MH370 spoke of her heartache, revealing she is yet to tell her children why their father hasn't come home. 'Sometimes knowledge can come from unexpected sources,' he said.
Indonesian officials probing labor abuses told the migrant workers today they were allowing them to leave for another island by boat out of concern for their safety. More than 300 fishermen emerged from nearby trawlers, villages and even the jungle to make the trip, having been kept like slaves at the Pusaka Benjina Resources fishing company compound. They were finally being rescued by the Indonesian Fisheries Ministry after officials issued a moratorium on fishing to crack down on poaching.
Ed Balls was asked what seven times six equals during a speech in Leeds today. Labour's shadow chancellor looked down at his feet and laughed nervously before answering. Mr Balls said: 'The answer… the answer is 42' before adding: 'It's always a very dangerous thing for politicians to answer those sorts of questions'
Colin Turnbull, 69, was found in 'compromised position' with Rozina Khanim, 39, at Priory School in Birmingham. The pair were engaged in sex act during entrance exam day at £13,000-a-year private school. Facility manager Kevin Bird walked in on the pair while they were having sex in classroom. Mr Turnbull, who has worked at the school for nine years, has not commented on the tryst. But school confirmed senior staff had told him to 'never return' to the school.
Shigella infections, otherwise known as 'Delhi Belly' or 'Montezuma's revenge' were traced to people who had recently traveled to the Dominican Republic, India or other countries. The symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps and nausea. Outbreaks of the Shigella bacteria are not unusual, but this strain is resistant to the antibiotic most commonly prescribed for adults. CDC Director Tom Frieden said the spike in outbreaks show a 'troubling trend'
The prickly Australian mammal was filmed paddling out to sea in the turquoise waters off the Mornington Peninsula, 83 km south of Melbourne. Echidnas, like many native Australian animals, are actually 'proficient' swimmers - though they usually prefer fresh water to the open ocean. The echidna is found all over Australia, in coastal forests, alpine meadows and desert habitats.
Transport for London (TfL) rules mean asylum seekers do not have to reveal criminal history. Applicants from outside the EU must provide a letter of 'good conduct' from their home country. But asylum seekers and refugees are exempt from this too, according to a TfL guide on taxi applications.
The 13 letters that once lit the Bronx from above Yankee Stadium failed to find a buyer at an auction at Sotheby's on Wednesday. The current owner of the signage is Yankee Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, who purchased the 10-feet-tall letters for an undisclosed amount after the stadium saw its final game in 2008. The letters had beamed from atop Yankee Stadium near Grand Concourse in the Bronx since 1976, the year before Jackson joined the team.
The 58-year-old was travelling from Newcastle Airport to Gatwick when he was stopped at customs. Staff thought his pease pudding was Semtex, a plastic explosive, and removed it from his bag. The actor, who lives in Sussex, was told it could 'technically' be classed as Semtex. He was allowed through with his snacks and warned to pack them in hold luggage the next time .
Samantha Cameron has made her first solo appearance of the general election with a provocative visit to a Ukip stronghold. The Prime Minister's wife swooped into Rochester and Strood, the seat held by Mark Reckless. Mr Reckless defected from the Tories to Ukip last summer and held it with a majority of 2,920. Tory sources said it remains a 'key seat' and Mrs Cameron was keen to support Tory Kelly Tolhurst.
Producer known as Naughty Boy - real name Shahid Khan - has been working on Zayn's solo music. He posted a clip of a track entitled I Won't Mind on SoundCloud, but has since taken it down. The clip sent both One Direction fans and former bandmate Louis Tomlinson into turmoil. He retweeted a fan video entitled, 'Naughty Boy Saved Zaughty' which said 'Zaughty Will Rise' . The video is thought to reference the collaboration between the two and angered Directioners.
The Scandfit Try Size has been dubbed ‘the boob-job bra’ and costs £150. Comes with four pairs of inserts labelled one to four, according to their size. The inserts are measured in cubic centimetres, like surgical implants. Each bra cup has an internal pocket to hold the inserts. The idea is that the inserts can be layered in various combinations to create different sizes of cleavage.
The toothfish poaching vessel Thunder issued a distressing signal, claiming that the ship was sinking at about 4.00pm on Monday. 35 crew members, who abandoned the sinking ship, were safely rescued after being held in life rafts. The rescue mission comes after the Sea Shepherd vessel Bob Barker followed it's world record breaking pursuit of the accused poaching vesselThunder for more than 100 days. Operation Icefish has been very successful in exposing the operations of the alleged poachers.
Barronelle Stutzman, owner of Arlene's Flowers and Gifts in Richland, Washington, was fined $1,000 in March after refusing to serve same-sex couple Robert Ingersoll and Curt Freed with flowers for their 2013 wedding. A Benton County judge ruled in February that her refusal to provide flowers violated Washington's anti-discrimination and consumer protection laws. Supporters set up a gofundme.com page in February to raise money for the 70-year-old florist, and nearly half of the money came in the last several days.
Becky Watts, 16, went missing from her home in St George, Bristol, in February. Her dismembered body parts were found 11 days later at a house in Barton Hill, three miles away. Nathan Matthews, 28, faces a single count of murdering his step-sister. His girlfriend Shauna Hoare, 21, is accused of perverting the court of justice. Jaydene Parsons, 23, James Ireland, and Karl and Donovan Demetrius, both 29, are accused of helping dispose of and conceal Becky's body parts .
The religion's share of the world's population will equal the Christian share - at 32 per cent each - in 2070. By 2100 around one per cent more of world’s population will be Muslim than Christian. The number of atheists, agnostics and those who are religiously unaffiliated will decline from 16 per cent to 13 per cent.
Belinda Earl was parachuted in as style director at M&S in September 2012 to try to turn around business. She is also behind the £199 suede skirt worn by Alexa Chung, Olivia Palermo and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Sales up 0.7 per cent - first rise after 14 consecutive quarters of losses. Retailer also saw a 13 per cent rise in online sales - after a year of struggles.
Yahya Rashid, 19, of Willesden, north west London, was arrested at Luton Airport yesterday. He was taken to a central London police station where he was charged today. The 19-year-old is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court today.
Earth is constantly oscillating and creating a hum that has been likened to the ring of a bell. Earthquakes shake the planet in such a way that Earth can oscillate for months after the seismic event. This oscillation is caused by vibrations and researchers in the mid-1980s found the hum can drop as low as an E flat, 20 octaves below middle C on the musical scale. In the late 1990s, seismologists found that the planet doesn't just oscillate following quakes, and instead is vibrating at extremely low frequencies all of the time. A team of Japanese and Californian seismologists first suggested ocean waves may cause this constant hum in 2004. Using data from 2008
Ralph Vaughan Williams's Lark Ascending is the nation's favourite piece of classic music. It topped the Classic FM Hall of Fame after listeners cast more than 200,000 votes. The top five was completed by Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2, Elgar's Enigma Variations and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5.
Benito Gonzalez Jr., 46, was suspended from duty after being arrested for allegedly exposing his genitals and touching himself inappropriately while seated at a table in a Cherry Hill Starbucks, police say. A surveillance photo posted to the Cherry Hill police Facebook page led to the 17-year Camden police veteran's arrest. Gonzalez claims the incident -- which he says he does not remember -- is the culmination of a three-year downward spiral following a traumatic experience more than three years ago. The father-of-three was found guilty of the offense last month and is currently suspended without pay.
Bryan Santana, 20, of Orlando, Florida, found guilty of first-degree murder of Shelby Fazio, 23, on Thursday. He was sentenced to two life terms in prison for stabbing and strangling her to death in October last year. He then killed and mutilated her dog, and wrote messages in blood on the wall, including: 'I'm not sorry for what I did' Judge Renee Roche said: 'You will not be remembered. Oh but Shelby will. Even her beloved dog will be remembered longer than the defendant'
Simon Mitchell, 44, stole from Donna's Dream House, a charity for terminally ill children in Blackpool. He claimed to have close celebrity contacts to gain the trust of the organisation. But after a three year investigation he admitted stealing a laptop and a TomTom sat nav. The charity also say Mitchell repeatedly let them down and left them picking up the pieces. Mitchell pleaded guilty to two counts of theft at Preston Crown Court.
Shaquille Omar Hallisey hit Matthew Leeke, 38, over the head with a bottle in Cardiff last year. The 20-year-old left his victim with a fractured skull and cuts to his head and forehead. He was jailed for four years after admitting wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Judge described attack as 'a savage demonstration of violence in a public place'
Becky Schoenig of St. Louis, Missouri was shocked when she realized her brand new 2015 Ford Fusion had been stolen from her driveway on Monday night, just a little over a month after she took the car home. Then, on April 1, she was shocked to learn that police had found her car after receiving a tip from a man who recognized the vehicle as her and would be returning it to her. As the car pulled up, she noticed that the rims had been spray painted red, there was red detailing on the sides of the car, and her steering wheel now had some orange accents.
Janet Muller's body was found in the boot of a burning car in Ifield, West Sussex, on March 13. The 21-year-old was reported missing from Mill View Hospital in Nevill Avenue, Hove, the day before. She was then captured on CCTV in a subway in Portslade, East Sussex, at 10.30pm on March 12. The University of Brighton student died of smoke inhalation, police said. Christopher Jeffrey-Shaw, 26, of Lakeside, Beckenham, London, has been charged with her murder .
Steven Howie, 28, left his girlfriend Karen Murray, 31, with 18 separate injuries after beating her. The pair were staying at the Carronbridge Hotel in Campsie Fells, Stirlingshire, on New Year's Eve. They were due to attend Hogmanay celebrations at Stirling Castle in Stirling. But the event was cancelled due to bad weather and the pair took a taxi back to the hotel. When they got back to their room Howie began to shout and swear at Miss Murray. He punched, kicked and kneed her during a prolonged assault and smashed furnishings. Officers only arrived after guests in another room dialled 999 and found Howie in the car
Pope Francis urged for 'tangible help' to Christians being persecuted around the globe. He said the international community must not stand 'mute' as Christians are killed. He praised those who were 'sensitizing public opinion about the persecution of Christians in the world' The Pope, 78, has been increasingly vocal about the fate of Christians being targeted by Islamic extremists.
The Queen is hiring a sous chef who can develop their technical expertise using ‘the most organic and unique sources’ from her Royal gardens. The successful applicant will have to travel to various Royal residences - including Balmoral in Scotland - for three months of the year. They must also order in 'the freshest seasonal ingredients' from the Queen's private Scottish retreat's kitchen garden and game from the Royal estates. The job pays around £28,000-a-year - but there is accommodation available ‘for which there is a salary adjustment’.
Kevin Franklin married his new wife in the Italian Alps while his 80-year-old victim was forced to borrow money from his children because he could not afford any milk, a court heard. He siphoned off the £400,001 fortune over an eight-year period but when he was finally arrested he told police: 'I played him' He was jailed for four-and-a-half years at Warwick Crown Court yesterday after admitting fraud and deception. Judge ignored his plea for leniency because he was 'terrified' of going to prison.
Jack Rivera, a New York trucker, captured the collision on his dashcam as he drove along the Interstate 35E in Texas last Wednesday. Footage shows the driver of a black SUV, identified as 49-year-old Laura Michelle Mayeaux, coming off at the 397 exit and veering over to the wrong side of the lane. She then steers head-on into a truck which rolls over on its side with debris flying everywhere. Police said that she was found 'inebriated' and 'melling of alcohol' by medics who pulled her from her crushed Chevrolet Suburban.
Hayleigh Mcbay, 17, pretended to dump David Clarke via WhatsApp at midnight for a joke. Texted her partner: 'I don't want to be with you any more. I am not happy' But David replied: 'Thank God you said it first so I didn't have to' Hayleigh then uploaded a screenshot of the conversation to Twitter with the caption: 'Well, my April Fools’ backfired :s'
The wraps came off the prototype of the new 10th generation car at the New York International motor show. It came just a day after it was announced that Swindon in Wiltshire will become the global production hub for the next generation five door Civic, supported by a new £200million investment . Currently, just over half of the vehicles produced at the factory are exported to the Continent .
Not all monozygotic twins (i.e. twins born from a single fertilised egg) are truly identical. Some are ‘mirror image’ twins. This means that in one twin the hair might swirl clockwise, in the other twin it will swirl anticlockwise. Some primitive African societies abhorred twins because of the way multiple births resemble an animal’s litter.
David Light, account director at The Data Partnership, revealed the underhand tactics used by his company to coax information from people. They start with 'soft' questions that seem harmless before going into ones about personal finances. The questions are sponsored by firms looking to target people with specific interests. Mr Light said any answers given before the call ended were taken as confirmation that the caller was happy to be on marketing lists in future.
Eight-strong team of graffiti artists painted 30 phonebooths in Beijing in five hours overnight. Called project 'Beijing Warmth', they wanted to raise a smile with stressed-out Beijing residents. Artist Xiao Wang said he had witnessed three people take their own lives in one month. 'Big Hero 6' won the Oscar for the best animated feature in February.
Helaman Barlow, who was chief of the bordering towns of Colorado City, Arizona, and Hildale, Utah, said he acted on the orders of the church's leader, Warren Jeffs, out of fear of losing his family. He said he taped conversations with law enforcement officials and passed them onto Jeffs when he was on the run and being sought as one of the FBI's 'Most Wanted' Barlow said he has now left the church and has grown out his hair and beard to signal that he is turning his back on them .
Retired hairdresser Theodosia Aresti, 71, moved into new-build flat in London five years ago. But after a blocked pipe unleashed a 'tsunami of sewage' into her flat, she was left devastated. Her bath started filling up with 'brown lumps' and the toilet began overflowing. Maintenance workers were unable to visit for four days - leaving her to sleep in a room filled with sewage. She says the experience has left her desperate to find a new home.
Olly Taylor, 27, is offering his version of the Easter Feast at his Black Milk cafe in Manchester's Northern Quarter. The breakfast includes two types of cereal served in half an Easter egg, with brownies, marshmallows and mini eggs, topped off with three different types of flavoured milk. The meal is so sweet it contains the equivalent of 388g of sugar or 97 teaspoons .
Aer Lingus flight EI 660 left Dublin at 8.30am and was forced to return at 9.20am with 120 passengers on board. The pilot detected fumes on board, which was discovered after their checklist was completed. All passengers were accommodated on alternative aircraft and proceeded with their journey. The incident happened an hour after two Ryanair planes clipped each other on the ground.
150 art fans have taken part in the National Gallery of Australia's first ever naked art tour. The tour took place on Wednesday night after the NGA was closed for the evening. It was led by Melbourne-based artist Stuart Ringholt, who said the experience creates an 'educational state' for viewing the art. 'You don't have the clothing distracting you. And because of the light installations, everyone is very neutral,' said one woman. The tours will run again on Thursday night.
A blue and yellow bathing box on Brighton’s Dendy Street Beach in Melbourne has sold for a staggering $276,000. The sale is a record amount for the bathing boxes in Brighton since they were first constructed in 1862. The Old Kilmore Gaol in Victoria has been put up for sale for $2 million. The former maximum security goal is said to be haunted by the owners but they promise they've never seen a ghost. A mechanic’   garage in Paddington Sydney has been snapped up for $1.2 million so it can be converted into a home.
Fugitive armed robber Michael Wheatley walked out of an open jail in May while on day release. He went on to commit an armed robbery which was caught on CCTV in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. The violent thug had previously been handed 13 life sentences at the Old Bailey in 2002. He earned his nickname by pistol-whipping his victims before walking out of Standford Hill prison. The Ministry of Justice today announced they would appeal against the ruling.
Bloomberg, 73, has been elected to the top Big Apple job three times in a row. He is now 'considering' a move to London to replace Boris Johnson as mayor in 2016. Bloomberg has significant business interests in the city and owns a $30million mansion. He has said he thinks of London as his 'second home' and his ex-wife is British .
Sickly sweet dessert contains an astonishing 5,000 calories and is on sale at The Wicked Waffle in Portsmouth. Diners who clear their plate within 45 minutes are awarded the meal for free and a winners' T-shirt. Only two diners have managed to finish the challenge in the last six months .
Nearly 3,400 miles were covered with 99 percent of the drive in fully automated mode. The nine-day trip crossed 15 states and the District of Columbia. The team collected nearly three terabytes of data, about 30 percent of all of the printed material in the Library of Congress.
Jason Cotterill, 42, plagued his victim with abusive messages over the internet after she tried to end relationship. He sent explicit revenge porn images of his ex-partner to her daughter and set up 67 Facebook profiles. The 42-year-old also emailed the woman a link to an online sex video she was in - and threatened to post it on to her Facebook page. Birmingham Magistrates' Court heard he knew his victim from childhood and knew that she had been previously involved in making sex tapes. He was jailed for 12 weeks and banned indefinitely from contacting his victim.
Kathleen Blomberg, a resident at the heavily damaged 125 Second Ave., which is still under a full-vacate order, has been reunited with her two cats, Kitty Cordelia and Sebastian. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals found the the traumatized animals under her bed and said it took about an hour to coax them out. 'I have no words, because, I mean, they're my children,' she said. Two people died and 22 were injured in last week's explosion, which authorities believe was caused by an illegally tapped gas line.
The disabled cat, called Freeman, was sitting in its front garden in Tarring, West Sussex, when the two dogs pounced. The 90-second attack was captured on CCTV by a neighbour who passed the footage on to the cat's owner. Police are now investigating after a person, who appears to be a woman, pulls up in a blue car and collects the hounds.
Remington 'Remi' Walden, of Bainbridge, Georgia, was killed when the Jeep driven by his aunt was hit from behind by a pickup truck in March 2012. The fuel tank leaked, engulfing the Jeep in flames and killing the four-year-old. Jurors in Decatur County, Georgia ruled on Thursday that the SUV manufacturer, Chrysler, acted with reckless disregard for human life in selling the family a 1999 Jeep with a gas tank mounted behind the rear axle.
Cheryl Howe, 32, was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at the age of 12. Suffers from excessive hair growth on her face, breasts, stomach and legs. Has spent £2,000 a year on razors and had to shave up to three times a day. Has been fighting for six years for treatment on the NHS before finally getting approved. She is booked in for the £10,000 treatment in September this year .
Edward Nudel, 41, of Staten Island broke into his relative's home on March 11 and strangled a 2-year-old Pomeranian named Lola 'in an especially depraved and sadistic manner,' police say. Police were called and arrived at his Bay Terrace home to find him sleeping in his bed with Lola lying motionless on the floor nearby with her tongue out. 'Am I getting arrested for a f***ing dog?' he reportedly said when officers woke him to take him into custody. He is facing a slew of charges including felony counts of assault and aggravated cruelty to animals.
Dr Joe Hanson, a science writer and biologist based in Austin, Texas, has calculated what the human body is in terms of chemical elements. He revealed that a 'human molecule' might contain 375 million atoms of hydrogen, 132 million. atoms of oxygen and 85million atoms of carbon. By comparison, this human molecule contains just one atom of cobalt and three molecules of the metal molybdenum.
Theresa May said police will have to record Islamophobic attacks as a separate category. Move hailed by Islamic groups as first accurate picture of extent of Islamophobic hate crimes in UK. Charities say there has been a steady rise of anti-Muslim hate crimes since 9/11. But after Lee Rigby's murder and Charlie Hebdo attacks there are spikes in incidents.
A Twitter account claiming to be linked with anti-Islam groups has mocked protests being held around Australia. It was originally thought Reclaim Australia had handed over the reigns to one of their supporters to control their feed throughout the protests. However, 'Jeremy' began to tweet a number of joke comments shortly after the Sydney protest got underway. The tweets were widely shared by people who opposed the rallies. Organisers behind the protest were quick to disassociate themselves with the account. 'It's not us,' a spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia .
Catherine Nevin, 62, was jailed for life in April 2000 for arranging to have her publican husband shot dead. She was pictured leaving Mountjoy prison and making her way from Dublin's Dochas Centre to the Oblates in the city's Inchicore suburb on Wednesday afternoon. An unsuspecting commuter sat next to her as she made her way through the city centre and to her course in the suburbs .
HomeCamp, which launched in January, has been attracting both backpackers and locals who are looking for cheap and fast accommodation. There are currently more than 50 Australian homeowners using the website, according to founder David Abitbol. HomeCamp was launched in Australia but has been used by homeowners worldwide including New Zealand, France, South Africa, USA, Canada and Sweden.
Sturgeon's style on Thursday night was deliberately calm, natural and direct - qualities rare in politicians. Judy Murray, mother of tennis star Andy, tweeted: 'GSM Sturgeon' (Game, Set and Match) For most people outside Scotland, this will have been their first proper view of Scotland’s First Minister. She could hold the balance of power and be in position to decide who forms next government.
Kenneth Lombardi, who goes by Ken, was a red carpet regular for CBS New York, interviewing stars from Oprah to Ashton Kutcher and Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is suing CBS, Duane Tollison and Albert Colley for violation of labor laws, infliction of emotional distress and discrimination. Lombardi says he was forced to quit his job in November and relocate to Los Angeles after two alleged sexual harassment involving two separate male bosses. He claims he reported both incidents' to HR, but that they went 'nowhere' .
Daniel Buccheri, 25, composed the tune to the popular music from artists such as Sam Smith and the Backstreet Boys. He toasted his brother Adrian and his new wife Sarah at their March 29 wedding in Melbourne using his voice. The unique speech performed by Daniel at Poet's Lane in Sherbrooke has been viewed over 100,000 times online. It includes tributes to his brother and his bride and also delves into his childhood.
The Southern Poverty Law Center in February filed a lawsuit against Georgia Department of Corrections officials on behalf of Ashley Diamond, a transgender woman. The lawsuit says prison officials have failed to provide adequate treatment for Diamond's gender dysphoria, a condition that causes a person to experience extreme distress because of a disconnect between the birth sex and gender identity. The Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires them to provide inmates with individualized assessment and care for the condition.
Olsi Beheluli was a member of a gang selling 'significant quantities' of class A drugs. The 24-year-old enjoyed living the 'high life' and gambling with the money he made, police said. Officers seized more than £4million worth of heroin and cocaine in raid of gang's 'stash house' He was jailed alongside Besim Topalli, 29, and Azem Proshka, 23, for a total of 31 years.
Labour leader's 'sexy grey tie' and 'Rogue-From-X-Men' grey streak proved a hit with viewers. One Twitter user compared him to Hansel from Zoolander, adding: 'He's so hot right now' . Swedish health minister Gabriel Wikström, 30, has also been dubbed 'the handsome minister' by fans.
One of Australia's most loved cooks, Lyndey Milan, has teamed up with Aldi to create Easter lunch recipes that will easily feed six people for less than $6 each. The home cook icon put her skills to the test by trawling the supermarket aisles to find healthy, fresh produce to turn into an Easter feast. The results of her Aldi experiment include Greek lamb with salad and zucchini pilaf and herb crusted salmon with pea puree, smashed potatoes and carrots.
Carla Zampatti's SS15-16 collection made a splash at Sydney's Opera House today to celebrate the designer's 50 years in fashion. Stars including Delta Goodrem, Shanina Shaik, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Terry Biviano, Kate Waterhouse and Tanja Gacic were on the front row .
Australian choreographer Wade Robson, once the singer's staunchest defender, now claims Jackson was a predator who repeatedly sexually abused him as a child. James Safechuck, who says he met Jackson in 1987 when he was eight and was molested a year later, claims in court filings that Jackson held a secret wedding ceremony with him as his bride. The estate has previously asked the court to reject the claims on the basis that Robson waited too long to file and Jackson is the only other person with knowledge about the accusations and has been dead for more than five years.
The collection, which was created by legendary make-up effects artist Rick Baker, will be auctioned off at the Hilton Universal City in Los Angeles, California, and on PropStore.com this May 29. The collection from Baker's Cinovation studio is worth an estimated $746,100 and some of the individual items are expect to fetch more than $40,000 when they are offered to the public for the first time.
Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in Champions League clash at the Nou Camp. Neymar scored twice as the La Liga giants eased through to the next round of the competition . David Luiz endured a horrendous evening as the former Chelsea defender struggled. Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta both impressed as Barcelona cruised through .
National Union of Teachers (NUT) will call for 'play in the curriculum' for five to seven-year-olds. They want 45-minute lessons followed by 15-minute play time for children up to seven years old. NUT says many children are not ready for 'formal sitting down' and 'work stage' before they are seven. It says learning through play is known to help develop vital communication and social skills.
Jayden Wingler of Phoenix, Arizona, was interviewed by Fox News earlier this week about a theme park accident which left him with severe burns on his legs. While on camera, the youngster eloquently recalled what happened with arm actions and wide-eyed facial expressions to match his emotions. Jayden's father, Skeeter, was unable to get a word in edgewise as the youngster continued with his story.
Tyler Kost, who appeared in court on Monday, was arrested last May for sexual crimes against 13 girls between 13 and 17 years old, most of whom were former classmates at Poston Butte High School. The Pinal County Attorney's Office says Kost faces 30 charges in three indictments ranging from sexual abuse to child molestation. The prosecution handed over 98,000 pages of social media records from several of the alleged victims, but Defense Attorney Michael Alarid said he needs the communications of at least 8 other people to determine how far the plot spreads. Facebook's privacy policy prevents the defense from gaining access to the other records.
Jamal al-Labani was an Oakland gas station owner, his cousin Mohammed Alazzani told KPIX-TV. He was in Yemen visiting his pregnant wife and the couple's two-and-a-half-year-old daughter. He reportedly wanted to take them to Oakland, California, but the US has withdrawn its diplomatic staff and the country has shut down most airports. Rebels from the Houthi Islamist group have been battling to take Aden, a last foothold of fighters loyal to Saudi-backed President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi. They have advanced to the city center despite 11 days of air strikes by a Saudi-led coalition of mainly Gulf air forces.
Al Roker, Willie Geist and Natalie Morales, who also donned long blonde wigs for their cover of Sia’s Chandelier, were judged by TV star and model Chrissy Teigen, one of the hosts of Spike TV's new series Lip Sync Battle, which premieres tonight.
Authorities suspect an arsonist is to blame for the March 26 fire that left seven alligators and a crocodile 'boiled to death' at the Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Park in Oklahoma. The fire was set in the early morning hours that March day and Joe Schreibvogel, the founder of the zoo, said not only did the alleged criminal set the fire, but also stole a large amount of equipment. No one has been arrested or charged in the case and an arson investigator has not officially declared the incident a case of arson.
Viewers unleashed a barrage of negative comments on Twitter after last night's episode of The Billion Dollar Chicken Shop on BBC One. The third programme in the series focused on the methods employed by the creative team behind KFC's rebranding exercise. It showed scenes of a food stylist using hairdryers and tweezers when preparing the food for an advertisement. KFC has a global turnover of 23 billion dollars a year, and a billion of that comes from the UK.
Prime Minister will set out the Conservative case for people keeping more of their own money. He will make a bold argument for continued lower taxes, with less spent on 'crackpot Government schemes' Treasury analysis shows the changes will benefit 14million working households to the tune of £17 a month. Middle income households earning around £23,000 a year will benefit the most, and the top ten per cent of earners the least. The Isa limit will increase to £15,240 and the 10p savings tax band abolished. The abolition of the old pensions annuities, allowing retirement money to be accessed like a current account.
Faris Al-Khori, 62, was jailed for three years and four months at Edinburgh Crown Court. Police found dozens of chemicals, poisonous materials, bolts and notes on how to make a bomb. The equipment was found purely by chance in April last year after a fire at a block of flats in Edinburgh. The former Syrian doctor pleaded guilty to a breach of the 1883 Explosive Substances Act. Judge Lady Wolffe said there was 'no alternative to a custodial sentence'
Argentina has said it will prosecute oil companies operating off Falklands coast. Officials claim companies active there are acting 'illegally' in Argentine territory. Discovery comes as tension rises on 33rd anniversary of Falklands conflict. Comes after Britain struck oil in Falklands this week in a remote field of the islands. Discovery could be worth billions of pounds and increase fears of renewed conflict.
Fashion fans who follow many of the top bloggers on Instagram experienced an extreme case of déjà vu over the weekend after the same dress was modelled by no less than 50 fashionistas. The highly usual situation was no coincidence, but rather a clever marketing ploy dreamed up by retailer Lord & Taylor to promote its edgy new fashion-forward range. In order to ensure maximum exposure for their new Design Lab collection, the company partnered with 50 of the most influential fashion bloggers. The move proved an instant success as the $88 Paisley Asymmetrical Dress sold out almost immediately.
Former Great British Bake Off contestant, Iain Watters, is back to revive Easter classic, the Simnel cake. Packed with moist fruit and marzipan, the cake has been enjoyed since the Medieval times during Easter. Iain's modern update has pistachios, figs and nutmeg seasoning for a modern twist.
Ile Louët is perched in the midst of Morlaix Bay in Brittany, France, and is the perfect secluded retreat for groups of up to 10 guests. The lighthouse was used manually from 1857 to the 1960s to guide boats through the bay. The quaint cottage is a comfortable stay and can be hired for the small sum of €200 (£145) for two nights.
Latoya Tilson, 33, allegedly fired several shots into crowd in College Park, Georgia, on Saturday night. One bullet struck 17-year-old boy in buttocks, while another hit her son, Pierre, 15, in head. Pierre had apparently been trying to protect his sister, 13, from another boy. When first responders arrived at scene, Pierre was lying unconscious on floor. He was not breathing and a bullet was lodged in his head, it is alleged. Tilson was arrested on several charges, including aggravated assault and cruelty to children. She is now expected to face upgraded charges following Pierre's death.
Gaby Tillero and Greg Ensslen bought the two-story 1840s Creole home from the Central City neighborhood after a church said they wanted to demolish it and expand their parking lot. The couple then dismantled the home, moved it to the Freret neighborhood of the city and renovated the home while respecting the floor plan and using salvaged materials to decorate the home. The home is decorated with materials salvaged from other homes and salvage markets.
Rutgers University has banned fraternity and sorority house parties at its main campus in New Brunswick, New Jersey, for the rest of the spring semester. The probation was decided last week but announced by the university Monday. Last month, a fraternity was shut down because of an underage drinking incident in November in which a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon was taken to a hospital after drinking heavily at the fraternity house. And in September, a 19-year-old student, Caitlyn Kovacs, died of alcohol poisoning after attending a fraternity party.
A new survey by Ripley's Believe It or Not! has revealed the celebrities we would most like to have as family members. David Beckham and Holly Willoughby have been voted the stars we'd most like as parents. Ed Sheeran and Channing Tatum have been named as the men we most want as brothers . Adele and Rhianna voted as the best celebrity siblings . Helena Bonham Carter has been named the perfect celebrity aunt.
Poland is set to build watchtowers along the border to Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. The towers, costing the Polish government £2.5million, will range from 115ft to 164ft in height. They will help monitor the 124mile long border between the two countries using CCTV. The increased border monitoring comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Poland.
Amateur astronomer Gordon Ewen, 57, captured the festive photograph using a telescope at the bottom of his garden in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. The phenomenon is fairly common and the number of spots on the solar surface reflects with how active the sun is. They occur when a concentration of magnetic fields causes the surface temperature to reduce, making a specific section of the sun stand out from its surroundings. Sunspots range in size, from just 10 miles (16km) to 100,000 miles (160,000km) wide.
Pham Quang Lanh, 28, had a metal plate inserted over his skull after being struck by an iron bar. But the botched operation caused his head to become swollen with a potentially deadly infection. Fearing he couldn't afford any further treatment, he hoped the headaches would subside. But when he asked family to look at the wound, they noticed a dozen maggots crawling under the skin. Doctors say the infestation saved Mr Lanh's life by eating the infected tissue.
Kim Ki-jong, 55, was also indicted Wednesday on charges of assaulting a foreign envoy and obstruction, according to an official at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office. Lippert required 80 stitches to close up the wounds on his hand, arm and face that he sustained from the anti-US activist. South Korean law requires the trial to start within 14 days, and there is a possibility that it could start as early as next week, an official said.
Vatican medics are concerned about the sedentary lifestyle of the 78-year-old Catholic leader. They have told him to cut his pasta intake to two servings a week and take a daily walk. The weight is thought to be aggravating his sciatica, a nerve condition which causes back pain.
Hugh Roche Kelly posted the account on his Twitter profile of how the pilot managed to dispel the 'tense vibe' by his actions. He said: 'There was a tense vibe - the crew were on edge and some passengers were definitely more nervous than normal' . Mr Kelly added that the pilot's efforts had made him feel 'enormous respect for him'
Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich beat Porto 5-0 at the Allianz Arena. Thiago, Jerome Boateng, Thomas Muller, Robert Lewandowski, Rafinha and Xabi Alonso also on target for the German giants. Robert Marcano was sent off for Porto in the 73rd minute as the Portuguese giants failed to stage an unlikely comeback in Munich .
Louis Jordan, 37, was rescued 200 miles off the North Carolina coast on Thursday after 66 days at sea. He said he survived by eating fish he caught by trailing dirty clothes in the ocean and by catching rainwater in a bucket. But doubters have questioned how he was in such good shape after gruelling ordeal. They say despite claiming to have broken a shoulder, he appeared to be well-fed, with pale, unblemished skin .
Lionsgate has partnered with Dubai Parks and Resorts to bring a Lionsgate zone to motiongate™ Dubai. The theme park is set to open for Hunger Games fans in October 2016, and will include 27 different latest-in-technology rides and attractions. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter proved that if done correctly, theme parks can tap into a large movie fan base.
Molly Wood, 74, died after the burgundy Kia Venga 'lurched forward', trapping her under the wheels. Her sister, 70, who was about to buy a pay and display ticket, was also injured in the incident. Emergency services were called but she died at the scene outside Tesco in Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
Andy Jordan has launched his very own line of surf-inspired city wear called Jam Industries. The reality TV star stars in a campaign shot on West Wittering Beach, the closest surf school to London. Andy, who co-owns a surf school in Devon, also has a career as a fledgling singer  .
Andy Murray watched Barcelona defeat PSG 2-0 in their Champions League quarter-final second leg clash. The British No 1 attended the Nou Camp with best man Ross Hutchins. Murray is currently in Barcelona as he trains on clay courts with Jonas Bjorkman. The 27-year-old is set to play in the BMW Open in Munich later this month .
Gary Kroeger said he will run in the 2016 Democratic primary for Iowa's 1st District. The 57-year-old Iowa native says he wants to focus on progressive policies, such as investing in education and protecting the environment. Kroeger appeared on Saturday Night Live from 1982 through 1985, and is perhaps best known for portraying Donny Osmond in a sketch with Julia Louis-Dreyfus .
Aaron Tate, 29, is accused to leaving his daughter alone on the floor of a McDonald's and then driving away. Police say Rachel Jaajaa, 22, refused to take the baby because it was the father’s 'turn to have the baby' and she had plans. They were both charged with child endangering after a patron from the McDonald's in Elyria, Ohio, called 911.
Sokaze-ki Q uses fluid dynamics to take air in at the rear of the 10-inch (25cm) device, move it through specially designed channels before blasting it from the front via a turbofan. The fan is on sale in Japan for ¥39,350 (£220) and is available in Crystal Red, Champagne Gold and Pearl White. It is powered by a DC motor plugged into the mains and has an Off Timer for between one and three hours.
Department of Public Safety trooper Billy Spears posed for the photo with Snoop Dogg at South by Southwest in Austin after the rap icon delivered his keynote speech. Snoop's publicist took the photo and posted it to Instagram with the caption: 'Me n my deputy dogg' Spears' bosses at DPS saw the posting and then cited him. The official reprimand read: 'The public figure posted the photo on social media and it reflects poorly on the Agency' .
Jamie Silvonek, 14, and her boyfriend, Army Spc Caleb Barnes, 20, have been charged with killing the girl's mother for trying to break them up. Cheryl Silv onek, 54, was stabbed several times in the neck inside her car after driving her daughter and Barnes from a concert in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on March 15. The eighth-grader's attorney said Thursday he believes his client was under Barnes' control, given the age disparity. 'There has to be some type of duress or coercion,' he said.
Rebels have seized President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi's palace on same day Al-Qaeda militants freed hundreds of inmates in a jailbreak. Two guards and five inmates were killed in clashes in Hadramawt provincial prison in southeast Yemen. Rebels have seized swathes of the country including the capital Sanaa .
Jamie Carragher believes John Terry is the best defender to have played in the Premier League. The Chelsea captain was the star performer as the Blues drew 0-0 with Arsenal on Sunday. Carragher claims Terry has been almost as influential as Eden Hazard. Jose Mourinho hailed Terry's performance against Arsenal as the 'best' he has seen .
Stuart, 33, was accused of cheating by his ex-girlfriend Sophie after discovering she had chlamydia. He claimed to have picked up the STD from the exhaust pipe of his car, according to Sophie. Unbeknown to Sophie, Stuart was sitting backstage with his new 'wife' Linda. He then burst onto the stage to deny he had ever used the bizarre excuse .
Neil Bantleman, who also holds British nationality, found guilty of abusing boys at school. Sentenced to ten years in jail and ordered to pay a fine of 100 million rupiah (£5,200) . Sentence sparked outrage from his supporters, including the school itself and the international community. Also standing trial for abusing the children is Indonesian teaching assistant Ferdinand Tjiong. Both men have strongly denied committing abuse and insist they are innocent .
Jayla Currie, 23, from Berne, Indiana, is a part of the Wee Ones Nursery program at the Indiana Women’s Prison, a system that was established in 2008 and allows mothers to share rooms with their babies while they serve out their sentences. In Jayla's case that means a 10 month sentence for drug charges. The mother-of-one gave birth to Jayden in a single room with just a doctor and a female officer when she was seven months pregnant. Jayla, who has already served three months of her reduced 10-month sentence, is expected to be released in October.
Jasmine Midgley was born with a birthmark and her parents were assured it was nothing to worry about. But within weeks it had started growing into her throat, almost closing over her airways. At 10 weeks old, she was rushed back to hospital after doctors failed to realise it was cutting off her air supply. Doctors diagnosed a rare condition called a subglottic hemangioma - a benign tumour made up of blood vessels that can be on the skin or go deeper. Jasmine was treated successfully with medication which shrunk the blood vessels over two weeks. Now four months old, Jasmine is thriving and her mother claims doctors were surprised she survived.
Chancellor said he wanted a 1980s-style property 'revolution' after years of declining home ownership. He pledged to double the number of people buying their first home using government help-to-by schemes. Since 2010 there have been 1.2 million first-time purchases and Mr Osborne wants at least 2.4 million.
Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito served four years for the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher. They were freed on appeal in 2011 and Knox immediately returned to the US where she rebuilt her life. Then last year an appeal court overturned their acquittal finding the pair guilty of the murder again. In a shocking twist Italy’s highest court last week conclusively cleared the former couple.
The beachfront properties called la Plage and la Baie - translated as the beach and the bay - are the latest in the so-called Millionaires' Row in Poole, Dorset. They are virtually identical in every way, boasting an indoor swimming pool, four storeys and stunning sea views. The homes have been built on a 3,000sqm plot, which was previously occupied by a four-bedroom house. But after buying the plot for £4.25m, developers eked out every square on the area by building two homes - a move which has trebled the value of the plot.
Eva Pusztai-Fahidi, 89, lost 49 family members in the Holocaust and lost her parents and sister. Former SS officer Oskar Groening, 93, is being tried on 300,000 counts of accessory to murder. He faces up to 15 years in jail if convicted for his role sorting prisoners' stolen valuables. Eva Mozes Kor, 81, publicly embraced Groening in court last week in an extraordinary act of forgiveness. But her co-plaintiffs said she should not have taken part in the trial in Germany.
Ronaldinho scored twice as Queretaro beat Club America 4-0 in the Liga MX match. The former Barcelona and Brazil forward came on as the game approached full-time. The 35-year-old replaced team-mate Emanuel Villa with just six minutes left on the clock. Tigres Monterrey moved up to fourth in the Clausura after easing to a 3-0 home victory .
Cara Newton, 32, was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma - a rare type of bone cancer - in April 2009. Had 13cm of bone removed from her femur, replaced with a metal internal prosthesis. She also underwent multiple rounds of chemotherapy, all the time worrying she would lose her leg. After IVF failed, the couple feared they would never become parents. But 10 months later they were astounded to discover Mrs Newton had become pregnant naturally. Baby Sebastian was born last April after she conceived naturally with a donor egg .
James Weld stumped up £15,000 to bring an end to a three-year stand-off with Natural England. The steps that lead to Durdle Door beach were washed away in storms in 2012. The iconic rock archway is part of the Weld family's 12,000-acre Lulworth estate in Dorset. The family have maintained the steps since they first bought the land in the 1600s. But in 2009, Natural England was handed responsibility for the country's coastal paths. Mr Weld says Natural England 'shirked' its duty to reinstate the steps under the law for three years.
Around 100,000 pupils a year do not pass the English and maths tests before they leave primary school. David Cameron will today announce that all children who fail tests aged 11 will have to take them again in the first year of secondary school, when they are 12. Prime Minister said these children will be given extra help and support to ensure they do not fall behind.
TripAdvisor's annual cost comparison report compared the cost of hotel room service items in 48 popular holiday destinations around the world. In Sofia, Bulgaria, a night's stay in a four-star hotel and room service will only set you back £63.78. In Zurich, a room service club sandwich costs just £3.07, while a bottle of vodka comes in at £8.46. London is the third priciest destination in the world, after New York and Zurich, respectively.
Martyn Reuby won the first round in his legal battle against Unite after tribunal ruled he was employed to teach its courses. The 59-year-old claims he was sacked after complaining he and more than 100 colleagues were employed on a zero-hours basis, with no entitlement to sick pay or paid leave. The employment tribunal ruling is a major embarrassment to the union, which has led the campaign against the use ofzero-hours contracts, which it says amount to ‘exploitation’. It is also a blow to Ed Miliband, who has received more than £13million from Unite since becoming leader in 2010.
John McCallum, 27, was sentenced to 20-45 years in prison for killing Francesca Weatherhead, 25, last year. He crashed into her car while fleeing police following a botched burglary in Redford, Detroit. The crash flipped Mrs Weatherhead's vehicle and killed her on October 6 last year . She had only months before married her college sweetheart Matthew, who was going to medical school .
Sydney Observatory has been expressing their concerns over the bad weather forecast for the big night. So much so, they're plans to regularly update keen spectators with phase process images have been thwarted due to cloudy conditions. Adelaide will be have the clearest skies out of all the states - where the partial eclipse is set to begin at 8.45pm. Perth and Darwin may be lucky depending on the location of cloud bands. Cairns, Hobart and Melbourne will most likely see patchy cloud conditions while Sydney and Brisbane are the least likely to see it.
If anyone won this debate it was the women, their less choreographed style of body language gave the impression we were listening to real messages from real people rather than watching spin doctors’ puppets performing. Cameron kept a firm hand on the leadership rudder. He splayed his legs, he smiled on cue and when he swivelled his huge eyes direct to camera to repeatedly use the phrase ‘If I am prime minister’ it was like a hypnotist working his spell on his audience. Clegg and Farage did the best Tussaud's glassy stares, with Clegg quaffing water before the first insult had been thrown.
Lacey Spears of Scottsville, Kentucky, was found guilty last month of second-degree murder in the death of Garnett-Paul Spears at a suburban New York hospital. Spears chronicled her son Garnett's illnesses on a personal blog called 'Garnett's Journey' and other social media. The New York judge who sentenced Spears on Wednesday said she suffers from a mental illness and said the crime was still 'unfathomable in its cruelty' Prosecutors asked for the maximum sentence, saying Spears made her son ill because she had a bizarre need for attention.
Ellen Brody was killed along with five passengers when a train crashed into her SUV on the tracks at a railroad crossing in the Westchester County town of Valhalla in early February. Her daughters Danielle, Julia and Alexa Brody have spoken out to say that their mother is not a murderer and that it was an accident that she drove on to the tracks. The defense comes nearly two months after their mother was killed. The cause of the collision remains unknown.
Hannah Campbell, 30, was serving with 19 Tank Transporter Squadron in Basra in 2007 when blast happened. She was blinded in one eye, her left hand was split in two and her left leg was shattered. Shrapnel damaged her abdomen, leading doctors to tell her she'd never conceive again. But she defied the odds and gave birth to daughter Lexi-River on March 31 last year. But when she was ten days old she suffered excruciating stomach pain and was rushed to hospital. Doctors found she had a perforated ulcer and operated to stem the bleeding. Six months later she developed a larger ulcer, which perforates and she was in intensive care. As she
Aidan, 31, has admitted to using baby oil to show off his rippling torso in Poldark. He also said he 'definitely' did not wear mascara to enhance his seductive stares. But new images have emerged of him looking a little more hirsute in a new photo shoot.
Nicola Sturgeon hailed the shock winner of last night’s TV debate according to one snap poll. In a nightmare for Labour, Miss Sturgeon was deemed well ahead – with Mr Miliband trailing. Overall, an average of four polls of viewers put Mr Cameron just ahead. ComRes put him on 40 per cent as the best prime minister, with Miliband on 28 per cent and Farage just 10 per cent.
Robert Dellinger, 54, told investigators he was trying to kill himself in December 2013 when he drove his pickup truck across a median at more than 100mph and plowed into an oncoming SUV. The crash killed 24-year-old Amanda Murphy, who was eight months pregnant, and her fiance Jason Timmons, 29, and their unborn baby. Dellinger's attorneys claimed that the former high-powered executive was suffering from Ambien withdrawal, the effects of a psychiatric drug overdose and Prozac, and the advanced symptoms of multiple sclerosis .
More than 60 per cent of Americans have admitted to being ashamed of their own homes. More than half haven't let visitors in to certain rooms, and 36 per cent steer people away from coming to visit altogether. Martha Stewart's home topped the list of celebrities houses people would most like to see inside .
Josh Mason, who is standing in Lib Dem-held Redcar, said the Deputy Prime Minister was 'not the most popular' He said a visit from the party leader to the seat would not 'do us any favours' But after Lib Dem HQ heard about the remarks he was forced to make an embarrassing U-turn. Mr Mason said he was now in 'no doubt' that Mr Clegg would be 'well received'
The 28 minute movie was filmed on board the Epping Ongar historic railway in south-west Essex. Locals were shocked to learn the location had been rented out to American Adult film company Brazzers. Parents were quoted as saying they were disgusted and mortified by the decision to use the railway as the setting for the porn film.
The 'Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay' (MIND) diet includes at least three daily servings of wholegrains and salad, along with an extra vegetable and a glass of wine. These 'brain-healthy foods' lowered the risk of Alzheimer's by 53 per cent in those who stuck to the diet rigidly. The MIND diet is a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets.
Benjamin Netanyahu said deal will 'increase Iran's aggression and terror throughout the Middle-East' He said it would pave the way for Tehran to build an atomic bomb in the region. 'It would increase the risks of nuclear proliferation and the risk of a horrific war,' he said. President Barack Obama has hailed the agreement as a 'historic understanding'
Unispectral Technologies and Tel Aviv University, who are behind the system, say it works by analysing a materials 'hyperspectral signature', which is its unique chemical fingerprint. The technology could help a range of industries such as food and drink, healthcare and the defence sector, the researchers claim.
Prince Harry is due to arrive in Australia on the 6th April for a four-week secondment. He will split his time between Canberra, Sydney, Darwin, Perth and Perth. The 30-year-old will pay his respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on arrival. Harry will then report to Australia's defence chief, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, and army boss Lieutenant General David Morrison.
Emma Jackson, 28, moved into a quiet cul-de-sac in Hull just over a year ago. But within a week of moving in she was subjected to a barrage of abuse from neighbour. Mark Ray, 56, had a penchant for watching TV with the volume turned up at all hours. When she asked him to turn it down, she was met with an expletive-laden tirade of abuse. When confronted, Mr Ray threw a 3ft wooden pole at her and nailed shed door shut. He also threatened to kill her step-mother and father when they visited her home .
Purvi Patel, 33, of Granger, Indiana has been jailed for 20 years for feticide and neglect of a dependent. She told medics that she gave birth to a stillborn baby and disposed of the body in a dumpster . Ms Patel had taken abortion drugs she bought from Hong Kong online to cause a miscarriage . Judge Elizabeth Hurley condemned her for treating the baby 'literally as a piece of trash'  .
Dunkin Donuts unveiled a new spring menu earlier this week, prompting a flurry of excitement from the food chain's biggest fans - and a series of serious warnings from health experts about the calorie-laden food options. The new menu contains five new food options - two 340-calorie cheesecake-filled donuts, one 380-calory loaded bagel, one 640-Calorie chicken-filled pretzel bun and a 'low fat' 210-calories steak and cheese wrap.
There were hundreds of items up for grabs at the two-day sale, which came to an end on Wednesday - including housewares, furniture, fine art, jewelry and clothing - and every single one of them found a buyer. Among the most valuable items purchased were a hand-colored etching by naturalist John James Audubon American White Pelican, which fetched an impressive $173,000, three times more than was expected. From the Humphrey Bogart years, before he died from cancer in 1957, was his black granite games table and a pair of silver candelabras from the couple's marital home in Los Angeles.
Jasper and Jasmine were surrendered to Pug Rescue and Adoption Victoria in 2013 with a variety of health problems. They were morbidly obese, struggling to breathe, and almost blind due to pigmentary keratitis, where a thick brown pigment covered their corneas. After six months of rehabilitation, in which both dogs lost 3kg and had their sight almost entirely restored, they were found a loving new home. The couple, who describe their new pets as inseparable, soon decided that their relationship was like that of a boyfriend and girlfriend. They decided to 'wed' their new pups in an effort to raise money for the organisation that helped save them.
Lorraine Cobourn cannot even handle bananas after being hit by a yellow taxi in May last year. The 51-year-old was hit by one of Derby's distinctive yellow Hackney Carriages in city centre. Had to leave her job as a Barclays bank clerk as a result of the injuries she suffered. She has received two payouts and is now undergoing counselling to help her deal with the psychological damage.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid drew 0-0 at the Vicente Calderon on Tuesday night. Marcelo and Mario Suarez were both booked and will miss the second leg. Suarez has blasted the performance of referee Milorad Mazic after being booked. Dani Carvajal could be suspended for punching Mario Mandzukic in the ribs .
Andy McIlvaine, 33, was lugging three bottles of champagne onto a flight from Baltimore to Maine to propose to his 30-year-old girlfriend Kelley Mulfinger when he got talking to a group of SouthWest employees. Touched by his story, they gave him a $100 voucher as a gift. After he wrote to the firm's CEO Gary Kelly thanking the company, they threw in another pre-wedding treat: a wedding shower.
High school students in north east China's Jilin province are being forced to the sidewalk everyday to eat their lunch. The school has banned all pre-packed lunches and cut their lunch break from one hour to 30 minutes. Pictures of large groups of students sitting on the kerb eating their lunch have spread rapidly across Wechat.
Callie Thorpe, 25, signed letter saying country needs 'a better plan for prosperity' But she has now withdrawn her support of a high-profile letter backing Ed Miliband. Labour had revealed letter signed by 100 people 'from all walks of life' backing him. But today she appeared to switch allegiance to Green Party leader Natalie Bennett. She tweeted during TV debate: 'I honestly believe that Natalie Bennett was wonderful' .
Paul Ceglia has been on the run for a month after cutting off his electronic ankle bracelet. His father told a court they believe Facebook and the prosecutors were conspiring against him. U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick told Facebook Inc. and owner Mark Zuckerberg they have until Monday to relinquish the information that was requested by his lawyer, Robert Ross Fogg. The documents requested include details relating to a contract with Paul CEGlia during an 18-month stretch beginning in 2003.
Kathryn Beale, 41, is part of a cottage industry that prepares fresh placenta for new mothers. She whizzes it into smoothies, or grinds it into pills for women convinced of its health benefits. Mothers have reported powerful healing properties from eating their own placentas . Celebrities who have eaten their own placentas include January Jones and Alicia Silverstone .
Farrend Rawson played 90 minutes in Rotherham's 1-0 win over Brighton on Easter Monday. The Millers have been charged with fielding an ineligible player. The defender was on loan from Derby but was not involved in defeat at Middlesbrough. The case will now be heard by a disciplinary panel who hope to rule before the end of the season .
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is being called a bully for the way he interacted with a teacher at a Tuesday night town hall meeting. Kathy Mooney, a high school English Teacher from Roselle Park, questioned Christie's decision-making behind a $225million legal settlement with oil company ExxonMobil. The state originally wanted $8.9billion from the oil company, and Mooney says that would have had a huge impact on pensions for public employees. 'He's always taken a very nasty and disrespectful tone with teachers and other individuals who dare to question him at these events,' said Steve Wollmer of the NJ Education Association.
Former national security chief Zhou Yongkang is accused of corruption and leaking of state secrets. He is likely to be found guilty, and could be executed if found guilty of the charges. The all-powerful Chinese Communist Party has always been reluctant to admit to wrongdoing. Zhou is an ally of Bo Xilai, the top official jailed two years ago over murder of Neil Heywood.
The 50-year-old driver will front court on Tuesday faced with a string of charges after police allege he rammed his car into the home at Delaneys Creek, north-west of Brisbane, about 7.30pm on Monday. Police say five people, including a woman believed to be the man's ex-partner, were in the home when the car crashed into the side of it. A terrifying scene then unfolded, with the driver of the car allegedly climbing out of the smashed vehicle and stabbing a man to death. The victim received multiple stab wounds and died at the scene .
Ahmed al-Karim, head of Salahuddin provincial council, said fighters had burnt 'hundreds of houses' It comes as Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered Iraqi forces to oppose vandalism in Tikrit. Security and military forces ordered to 'deal with cases of vandalism' carried out by gangs. Militiamen have spray-painted names of their groups on homes, shops and other buildings. They also admitted to intentionally burning houses in other recaptured areas.
NSW Police have been left stunned after coming across a car parked on a busy street covered in hundreds of chili peppers. The incident occurred on Bridge St in Hornsby on the Upper North Shore of Sydney and is a regular occurrence. NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol Command shared the bizarre image on their Facebook page. In the pictures, the chili peppers are clearly slashed open and littered on the bonnet of the car.
More than 7million front lawns in Britain have now been paved over - raising the risk of flooding and reducing habitats for wildlife. Royal Horticultural Society is calling on people to plant trees, shrubs, climbers, hedges or flowers to attract wildlife, improve air quality and reduce urban temperatures and flooding. The society has launched a three year 'greening grey Britain' campaign in a bid to transform 6,000 unloved grey spaces into planted-up areas.
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES . Kadeem Brown, 25, and Tierre Clark, 5, were hit by a taxi in the Bronx, New York, on Friday evening. The driver, 44-year-old Emilo Garcia, suffered a seizure moments before the crash, police say. Brown, who lived nearby, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the little girl died a short time later. Garcia has been stripped of his TLC license but has not been charged with any crime .
Charles Kane of Spencerport, New York had communicated with the girl online after posting a Craigslist ad seeking a young girl for a daddy/daughter relationship and showed up to meet her at a local theater. He was arrested when he arrived at the theater with a full box of condoms as the young girl was in fact an undercover police officer. The Hilton Middle School music teacher has been charged with enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and faces up to 10 years in prison.
Jesse Roepcke, 27, was arrested Sunday in Ormond Beach, Florida, for pointing a laser at passing cars and shining it in other drivers' faces. He was also charged with possession of marijuana and smuggling contraband into prison . As he was being strip-searched, a bag of marijuana fell out of his rectum, according to police . His 28-year-old fiancee Brandie Tate told officers she had warned him not to shine the laser in people's faces .
Angela Collins and Margaret Elizabeth Hanson decided to use Xytex Corp to start a family in 2006. They were told their donor had an IQ of 160 and was working on his PhD in neuroscience. He was also described as being mature beyond his years and an eloquent speaker. But in June 2014 they discovered his name was James Christian Aggeles, according to the suit. He is said to have schizophrenia, has spent time in jail and dropped out of college .
Mohammad Liaqat stormed into Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School in Accrington, Lancashire. The 34-year-old launched a 'racist tirade' after Muslim students were told they could not grow beards. He hurled insults at white teachers in front of shocked parents as they picked up their children. Liaqats then moved on to another school and assaulted headteacher Jeff Brown. He was found guilty of assault and five counts of racially or religiously aggravated behaviour.
A team of scientists and engineers from the Georgia Institute of Technology assembled the unmanned, underwater vehicle on Antarctica. The icefin was deployed (and retrieved) the vehicle through a 12-inch diameter hole through 20 meters of ice and another 500 meters of water to the sea floor. Video captured by Icefin shows eerie footage of an active seafloor 500 meters under the Ross Ice Shelf. The robotic vehicle carried a scientific payload capable of measuring ocean conditions under the ice.
Kayla Mooney, who is in her first year teaching science at Danbury High School in Connecticut, turned herself into police at 5pm on Tuesday. Her arrest came after the school's administration contacted police in February with the allegations and the Danbury Police Department's Special Victims Unit launched a seven-week investigation. She has now been charged with second-degree sexual assault and providing alcohol to a minor and was released without bail. She is the third area teacher to face sexual misconduct charges since February.
The under-25s saw their wages rise more than eight times faster than the over-50s. Critics said employers were cynically taking advantage of older workers who stay with the same company for longer by failing to train and promote them or give them decent annual pay rises. Last year, workers aged 18 to 24 received bumper 10.6 per cent pay rises, falling to 3.8 per cent for people aged 25 to 34. For workers aged 50 to 64, pay rises plunge to a meagre 1.2 per cent.
Figures show 22.0 per cent of current GPs gained their qualifications overseas, up from 19.8 per cent in 2004. In some areas the proportion is more than two-thirds, such as Barking and Dagenham, east London. The NHS is facing a shortage because many GPs are retiring early and others are moving overseas.
Jan Hansen, 58, made the egg using 352lbs (160kg) of chocolate over a three-day period . The creation had to be completed using a step ladder and is the equivalent of 1,600 chocolate bars. He hopes to raise £1,000 from the sale of the egg for St Barnabas Hospice in Sleaford .
The so-called 'blood moon' could be seen by billions of people across the western U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The lunar event - where Earth's shadow completely blocks the moon - lasted only five minutes, making it the shortest eclipse of the century, NASA said. It is the third in a series of four blood moons, with the final one expected on September 28.
HIV specialists and network security experts at University College London made the disovery after creating a simulation of how the virus spreads. They worked together to build a model for this 'hybrid spreading' which accurately predicted patients' progression from HIV to AIDS in a major clinical trial - and say early treatment is key to staving off AIDS. The model was inspired by similarities between HIV and computer worms such as the highly damaging 'Conficker' worm, first detected in 2008, which has infected military and police computer networks.
Over the past five years, airline passengers have left behind more than $2.7 million in quarters and dimes. Last year the TSA were allowed to keep $675,000 in spare change - almost double what was collected in 2008 at $383,414. According to federal law, if no one comes back to claim the money it stays with the TSA.
NRL head of football Todd Greenberg has vowed to issue Canterbury fans who threw bottles at match officials with life-time bans. Referees and officials were struck with projectiles by angry supporters after a tight contest between South Sydney and Canterbury ended in controversy. The Rabbitohs sealed a final minute 18-17 victory over the Bulldogs in an intense encounter at ANZ Stadium in Sydney during the Good Friday showdown. Canterbury chief executive Raelene Castle said the incident will be investigated and the club has called for a life ban on fans who were involved in the attack.
Daniel DeMarco was arrested on Friday at 2.45pm in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, after police approached him because he 'looked suspicious' and found him in possession of a bag of crack cocaine, a hypodermic syringe and drug paraphernalia. He was also charged with being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance and DWI. New Milford Police confirmed that DeMarco is still employed by the force but did not say if he would face suspension.
Heads of some of Britain’s best state schools today warn of dangers of a Labour government reversing reforms. 80 current and former leaders say there is clear evidence that academy-style freedoms are benefiting a generation of children. But they say Labour and some senior Lib Dems appear to be threatening to reimpose state controls.
Colin Mcinerney, 28, claims he was beaten and had his head stomped on by a man, two teenagers and a boy aged only about 10 on Friday night at the fast food restaurant in Coolalinga near Darwin. The man's 22-year-old girlfriend, Rachael Sheppard, told the NT News he had just gestured at the family by waving with his little pinky as people do in Darwin. NT Police Duty Superintendent Louise Jorgensen says officers were called to the McDonalds about 7.15pm following reports of a 'violent disturbance'
Youtube user Joe Penna and animator Jeff Schweikart took between three-to-four days to complete the project. Penna, who is best known online as MysteryGuitarMan, solved 1,296 mini Rubik's Cubes 961 times. The short narrative features a robot entering a workshop, building a spaceship and heading off into the atmosphere. After encountering some trouble, he crash lands on a planet and is greeted by a dog before he meets the love of his life.
Mike Holpin, 56, from Ebbw Vale in Monmouthshire, claims to have had 40 children by 20 women. The alcoholic says 16 of his offspring have been taken into care at some stage in their lives. He says: 'I’m doing what God wants. In the Bible, God says go forth and multiply. I’ll never stop'
MPs have voted to punish anyone who 'incites' people to become dangerously thin with a year in prison and fines of up to £7,000. They singled out those who 'provoke people to excessive thinness by encouraging prolonged dietary restrictions that could expose them to a danger of death, or directly impair their health' Around 40,000 people suffer from anorexia in France, the vast majority women and teenage girls.
Small businesses will struggle to open their doors due to the cost of penalty rates on public holidays. The penalty rates will come into force across Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Easter Monday. The Too Big to Ignore campaign will allow small retailers and hospitality businesses to put up posters in their windows explaining why they are closed. 'We'd like to give local people jobs. But the ­penalty rates are too high,' the posters will read.
Pat Ingles, 69, lost her husband 12 years ago to prostate cancer after dutifully caring for him during the last nine years of his life following his diagnosis. Now she's focused on enjoying herself and wants to make the most of the time she has left. 'I really enjoy myself, I party hard,' she admitted on the Channel 5 show OAPs Behaving Badly. 'Whatever time I have left I am going to party and love it till I die'
Toni Elliot, 53, thought she had hurt a tooth when she sat for dinner at Puckett's Boat House in Franklin, Tennessee. When she spat out the mouthful she was chewing she discovered a pearl in the palm of her hand. Instead of being horrified by the bizarre discovery, Elliot remained calm and even posed for photos with her treasure.
Fashion retailers have started to get in on the beauty act with plenty of shops now offering their own make-up ranges. From Marks and Spencer to Primark, they're all at it, flogging foundation and lippy alongside frocks and leggings. But are any of them worth splashing your cash on? Claire Coleman put some of the biggest fashion beauty brands to the test .
More than 200 Yazidi prisoners have been set free in northern Iraq after nearly a year in Islamic State captivity, Kurdish military has said. The 216 prisoners, made up of women, children and the elderly, are said to be in poor health and bearing signs of abuse and neglect. No reason was given for the release of the prisoners, which took place in Himera just southwest of Kirkuk, 180 miles north of Baghdad.
Photographer Scott Gable, 39, spent four months travelling across the region documenting the labour and threadbare equipment used to harvest the carbohydrate-rich food. The images were taken over a four month period from April to July last year across Asia. Mr Gable said he was determined to capture every stage of production - from the planting to the harvesting all the way down to the shipping of the food.
Harold Ekeh, 18, is a senior at Elmont Memorial High School in Long Island, New York. He has been accepted to all 13 Ivy League schools, including Yale, Harvard, Columbia, Princeton, Johns Hopkins, NYU, MIT, Vanderbilt, and SUNY Stony Brook. His parents moved from Nigeria to Long Island 10 years ago with their six children. He says his parents' struggle inspired him to take every opportunity he was afforded .
Tidwell Middle School student - aged 13 or 14 - started a blog called 'Killing Children' on Wattpad in August last year. It featured 11 stories titled 'Massacre', 'Thrown Under The Bus' and 'Blood, Blood, And More Blood' The children who were named in the blog alerted their parents, who reported the incident. The boy was removed from class, and his parents withdrew him from the school. The district and the boy's parents maintained the blog was a work of fiction, describing it as a horror story. District Attorney has confirmed no charges will be laid, saying the stories were 'horror fiction' .
Jamyra Gallmon, 21, has been charged with first-degree felony murder while armed over the killing of 30-year-old David Messerschmitt. The married lawyer was found stabbed to death in his hotel room on February 9. He texted his wife Kim Vuong at 7.45pm to say he would be back at their Capitol Hill home in an hour. He never returned and the next day he was found dead after being stabbed in the back at the Donovan Hotel with 'various credit cards strewn about' A computer, lubricant, condoms, cell phone and enema kit were recovered from the scene .
Fitness guru Ashy Bines has admitted some of the healthy eating recipes she shared had been ripped off from other websites. The 26-year-old confirmed the revelations in a video posted on YouTube. It comes as Ms Bines also reveals she has been abused by online trolls who made nasty comments about her unborn child, with one saying they hoped her baby would be born with a disability. The Gold Coast-based fitness guru has almost one million followers on social media.
Direct Assist, based in Bolton, Lancashire, told one complainant they were likely to be called for three years until they made a claim, despite repeated requests for their details to be removed. Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and Telephone Preference Service (TPS) registered 801 concerns about the company between January 2013 and July last year. Every complaint came from someone who was registered with the TPS and who had not given permission for the company to call them.
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has placed higher safety restrictions on Thai Airways, but avoided following the footsteps of its Asian neighbours by banning future flights. China, South Korea and Japan have all banned new charter flights of Thai carriers after an audit by the UN's International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) found 'significant safety concerns' with the country's aviation safety to Thailand's Department of Civil Aviation. According to CASA, Thai Airways is the only Thai airline that regularly operates in Australia.
The Boston RunBase scheduled to open April 16 will allow visitors to learn about the world's most prestigious road race, run a replica of the course on a treadmill or see artifacts from its 118-year history. It will give runners a place to gather before going for a jog by the Charles River, and then shower and change before heading back to work or to the convention center across the street. 'This RunBase is the front door,' Tom Grilk, the executive director of the Boston Athletic Association, said this week.
Donna Hussey, 32, has been targeted on Facebook and branded a 'bad mum' by trolls over death of son Freddie. Three-year-old was crushed to death when trailer came loose from passing Land Rover in Bristol. Mrs Hussey was helpless as trailer mounted pavement and crushed Freddie against wall. Driver Tony Davies, 38, spared jail after admitting causing death by careless driving. But Freddie's family slammed 'lenient' sentence and have set up petition to get tougher rules on towing equipment.
Location in Ceredigion, Powys and Pembrokeshire being used to radicalise Muslims, it has emerged. Those involved in such activities 'take part in seemingly ordinary activities' but have ' ulterior motive' Incidents of Islamic extremist activity in Wales can be traced back to 1998. It is claimed hate preacher Abu Hamza sent group of 10 extremists to train in Brecon Beacons.
Scientists in Italy have extracted the oldest ever DNA sample to be taken from a Neanderthal. Calcium formations on ‘Altamura Man’, a skeleton found in a cave in 1993, suggest he was 128,000 to 187,000 years old. Researchers plan to sequence his DNA to see if they can reveal new details about the evolution of our ancient ancestors.
Orana Wildlife Park in New Zealand's Christchurch is one of the few zoos in the world which has installed a moving cage to bring spectators as close as possible to lions in an open habitat. The spectators are mere centimetres away from the huge animal, sitting inside their lair to see every whisker, tooth and hair - close enough for a cuddle if they choose. 20 people, including visitors and zoo keepers, climb inside to have lunch with a lion.
Joseph Getty, 26, pleaded guilty to drink-driving and received a 20-month ban and a fine of £1,000. He had 83 microgrammes of alcohol per 100ml of breath when he was stopped two weeks ago. His conviction came a day after his relative Andrew Getty was found dead at his Hollywood home.
John Noble, 53, sent a 270 page package to the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Monday explaining why he shot himself in the head at the M Resort on Easter Sunday. Included in the package was a two hour DVD in which a clearly upset Noble addresses the camera and a letter entitled 'The Curse', wishing harm on the women he blames for having him banned from the casino. In the video, Noble demonstrates encounters he has had with the staff who all try to patiently explain to him why he cannot be granted access to the casino's famed Studio B Buffet. 'Today, I end my life due to the M resort Spa Casino and its employees,' said Noble in the video.
Nigel Farage has vowed to stand down as leader if he fails to win Thanet South seat in May election. Diane James, an MEP, says Ukip is 'not at all' a one-man band and will carry on without him. She named Ukip MEP Patrick O'Flynn, MP Douglas Carswell and deputy chair Suzanne Evans as future leaders.
Bryan Santana of Orlando, Florida has been charged with murder in the death of his former roommate Shelby Fazio, 23. He is also charged with attempted murder for allegedly attacking their third roommate with a knife and killing her dog and using its blood to write messages on the wall. In court documents, Santana admitted to strangling and stabbing the Disney World employee to death, and then having sex with her corpse . His lawyer argued that he is not competent to stand trial following an incident where he smeared feces all over himself and tried to hit a corrections officer during opening statements.
Photographer Victor Albert Prout travelled along the River Thames in a makeshift boat where he installed a dark room and developed negatives in an improvised dark room on the spot. He was commissioned to take the pictures for The Book of the Thames: From Its Rise to its Fall, by Mr and Mrs S.G. Hall. The collection is the oldest documented record of Britain's best known landmarks, such as Windsor Castle, seen from the banks today. The pictures are to be sold as a collection at the Oxford Book Fair and are estimated to sell for around £30,000 .
Dozens of workers at Mauritius factory have been sacked and deported for staging 'illegal strike' Bangladeshi migrant workers surrounded by officers who charged at them, hitting out with batons, before dragging screaming women away. Whistles and Topshop have announced investigations, while Next cancelled its orders from the factory.
Ephedra foeminea waits for the full moon to bloom and produces a sugary droplet to attract pollinating insects. At night, the non-flowering relative of conifers secretes tiny droplets of sugary fluid to attract insects. They ooze from the plant’s female organs where seeds are produced. When a nocturnal butterfly or insect lands on one of the transparent orbs at night, it carries pollen that is used to fertilise the seed. Researchers from Stockholm University noticed the droplets at the same time of the year having conducted four years of research. The study, published in Biology Letters, says: ‘The exact timing of pollination
The University of Sydney is running a 17-week bridging diploma for Year 11 students at Scot's College. The program was devised by the university's commercial arm, Sydney Learning. Students who completed the course successfully were guaranteed places in a number of undergraduate level courses, including bachelor degrees in health sciences, liberal arts and science, animal and veterinary bioscience, visual arts, music and oral health, or in a diploma of law. Eight Scot's students gained 'direct entry' to the university after completing the program in 2014, according to a letter sent to parents.
Peter Thurston, 80, built the unusual vessel to take his mind off his recent divorce. The catamavan has an oven, fridge freezer, shower, toilet, double bed and two tables. Hundreds of two-litre bottles fill the twin hulls so the boat won't sink even if it gets a hole.
New EU accounting rules are being brought in which change the way national income is measured. New total includes estimates of parts of black economy such as prostitution and drug running. Means that Gross National Income will rise - pushing up the amount that will need to be spent on aid to meet the 0.7 per cent target.
Winchester Council said annual clean-up hit by new Health and Safety Executive rules. But HSE denied tightening rules and said councils were 'over-interpreting' legislation. Former Poet Laureate Sir Andrew Motion accused town hall bosses and Highways Agency of ruining the countryside by failing to remove rubbish.
The respected medical journal says Avastin is just as effective at tackling wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) as the current treatment, Lucentis. It is estimated that widespread use of the drug would save the NHS around £102million a year. But the BMJ says drug company Novartis has consistently tried to ‘undermine and divert attention’ from trials to prove the drug works – even turning to the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
Labor senator Penny Wong and her partner Sophie Allouache have announced the arrival of their second child. Ms Wong, 46, shared the news with her 100,000 Twitter followers on Tuesday morning. The couple used the same sperm donor who helped them become parents to three-year-old Alexandra. It is the second child for the long-term couple who welcomed their eldest daughter Alexandra in 2011.
Physicists have argued that black holes suck in information and then evaporate without leaving behind any clues as to what they once contained. Now, one scientist says this may not be true, and that interactions between particles emitted by a black hole can reveal information about what lies within. The research marks a significant step toward solving the 'information loss paradox,' a problem that has plagued physics for almost 40 years.
John Smith, 45, from Connah's Quay, North Wales, stage-managed several collisions over three years. The elaborate fraud involved cars and vans being driven into the side of First Group buses. Passengers - mainly friends and relatives complicit in the scam - could falsely claim from insurers. The crashes took place between October 2010 and January 2012 and earned Smith £159,000. He was convicted yesterday at Manchester Crown Court of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud . Nine other defendants, who police said played a major role in organising the collisions, were all found guilty of conspiracy to commits fraud.
The 5,300-ton HMS Talent limped back to port with a huge dent and will be out of action for months. The collision ripped a 6ft hole at the top of the conning tower and will cost £500,000 to repair. Royal Navy top brass are investigating the incident, which happened last year.
World's largest atom-smashing machine is most famous for proving existence of the Higgs boson. But scientists hope it will now unlock even more fundamental secrets of the universe. It was shut down two years ago so that its energy levels could be almost doubled. The re-opening was delayed by another couple of weeks thanks to a short circuit. But this morning it started operating again at last after two beams of particles were sent flying through the tunnels at a speed just slower than light.
Celebrities with home cinemas include Benedict Cumberbatch, Sir Philip Green and Roman Abramovich. David Beckham has submitted plans for a 'cinema room' at his home in Holland Park, London. George Clooney is also building a home cinema in his £10million manor house in Berkshire.
John Shipton's two-bedroom home at 36 Kent Street, Newtown in Sydney’s inner west, sold for $1.42 million on Wednesday. The unique home was first put on the market for at least $ 1.1 million, but failed to sell in an initial auction in mid-March. The property was originally built in the 1870s as the servant's quarters to a Victorian villa next door and was last bought by his partner Catherine Barber in 1989 for $130,000 . The home boasts bright coloured lead-light doors with beautiful arched timber ceilings and mosaic walls looking out onto two private courtyards.
Managers from the London Ambulance Service have just filled 225 vacant posts with applicants from Sydney and Melbourne. It is the latest example of how the NHS is recruiting overseas because it has failed to train enough staff in Britain to meet the needs of the rising and ageing population. Hospital managers have been flying out to Spain and Portugal to hire batches of 30 nurses at a time. It costs £50,000 to train one paramedic in Britain. Each trip to Australia costs the ambulance service £90,000 in flights and hotel bills, but they return having hired on average 200 paramedics.
Etienne Gould Nunan was born premature, after just 26 weeks in the womb, and weighed only 558 grams. He was born with a hole in his heart and a brain bleed and went on to develop pneumonia, suffer a collapsed lung and endure 58 blood transfusions to fight infections. His parents, Carman Gould and Jonathan Nunan, have praised medical staff for taking care of their son who came into the world not breathing. A touching home video shows the moment the tiny baby, not much larger than a can of soft drink, was allowed to touch his mother for the first time.
SNP leader said rising retirement age was particularly unfair for pensioners in Scotland. She said they don't live as long as their counterparts in the rest of the country. Scotland has among the lowest life expectancies of any part of the UK. In central Glasgow it is less than 73 years for men and for women less than 79.
Detective Patrick Cherry was stripped of his shield and gun and will be placed on administrative duty following the outburst which was viewed more than three million times on YouTube. Cherry appears on NBC 4 New York on Friday night to say: 'I apologize. I let my emotions get the better of me and I was angry. There was no intention to berate or hurt deeply the driver' .
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the Iran nuclear deal in a televised speech. He said it would 'not block Iran's path to the bomb. It would pave it' and put his people in mortal danger . The preliminary agreement set out a framework where Iran would scale down plans to enrich uranium and make weapons-grade plutonium in return for Western powers dropping stringent economic sanctions. If they are found to be in violation of the terms, the sanctions will be put back in place .
Some 35,000 gathered on the White House South Lawn Monday morning for the 137th annual Easter Egg Roll festivities. Pop band Fifth Harmony and duo MKTO brought music to the event, and Mrs Obama joined the So You Think You Can Dance All Stars on stage taking the spotlight during a choreographed routine. This comes only days after she sported her mom dance moves on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon during a segment called The Evolution of Mom Dancing Part 2 . On Monday, another highlight was Mr Obama's annual reading of his favorite childhood book Where the Wild Things Are, which he has done since 2009.
Ian Walters, 51, allegedly killed his wife Tracy by deliberately driving their truck into a tree at 84mph. Leicester Crown Court told that two dogs and suitcases were thrown out of the 4x4 as it hit trees. He denies murder of his wife, who died two days after the high-speed crash in March last year. Prosecutors allege that he deliberately steered his Mitsubishi L200 off the motorway after his wife said she wanted a divorce.
Police said the thin yellow rope was tied into a noose at about 2 a.m. Wednesday in the Bryan Center plaza in Durham, North Carolina. The area in which the noose was found is home to several offices focused on diversity including the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity and Center for Multicultural Affairs. The incident comes just two weeks after students allegedly chanted a racist song at a black female student .
The quota system was abolished today after 30 years - allowing dairy farmers to produce as much milk as they like without suffering a financial penalty. The move is expected to drive a spike in production, particularly in countries like Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands, who plan to boost exports of milk and other dairy products to the UK. But British farmers are likely to find the price they are paid by supermarkets is driven down.
Julian Lines was filmed edging towards the top of the cliff in the Cairngorms, Scotland. The 42-year-old solo climber is seen grappling to find handholds and footholds as he climbs. He said 'life's problems evaporate' when he is climbing, but admits he has had 'close calls'
The 32-year-old was seen with an older male companion and some new braces on her already straight teeth while dining al fresco at Il Pastaio in Beverly Hills on Thursday. This just days before a judge will decide if she must hand over $2.8million in gifts she received from her ex, embattled former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge is set to decide if Stiviano must return gifts to her ex Sterlung after he took her to court.
Residents of Celoron, New York, hometown of the famous comedienne, reacted with shock and horror when the 'I Love Lucy' statue was unveiled in 2009. The depiction is so unflattering a Facebook page called 'We Love Lucy! Get Rid of this Statue' has attracted more than 600 likes. Artist Dave Poulin has admitted to being 'disappointed' in his work, offering to fix the sculpture for free. It would cost an estimated $8,000 to $10,000 for him to recast it.
Khalid Saeed Batarfi was a senior leader with al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) before he was jailed by Yemeni officials. Two days ago he was freed, along with 300 other inmates, as the terrorist group stormed the prison he was being held in, killing two guards. Pictures posted online today show the high-ranking terrorist grinning as he sits in the governor's palace in the city of Mukalla, Yemen.
Marysia is a swimwear brand that was started by former ballet dancer/surfer Marysia Dobrzanska Reeves in 2009. Celebrities including Halle Berry, Gwen Stefani, Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell all have figures that wouldn't look out of place on a 25 year old .
The men's clothing label is aimed at cashing in on a new wave of patriotism sweeping Russia. Comes ahead of military parade in Red Square on May 9 to mark 70th anniversary of end of Second World War. The brand is called The Army of Russia and features balaclavas, shiny 'military boots', sweat pants and tops emblazoned with the slogans 'Army', 'Polite', and 'Politeness conquests the cities'
The Boy Scouts' Greater New York Councils said they hired Pascal Tessier, an 18-year-old Eagle Scout who has been a vocal advocate of opening the organization to gay scouts and leaders. Tessier achieved scouting's highest rank last year after being one of the most prominent openly gay scouts speaking out to change the ban on gay participation. The Boy Scouts of America changed its policy in 2013 to allow openly gay kids as scouts, but not adults as leaders.
Celebrities post pictures of their 'luxurious' travels on Instagram, but the truth can paint a whole other picture. From the food you ate for dinner, to the bags you lovingly packed for the plane, every detail of our 'luxury' travels can be documented for social media feeds. The Great Wall of China was created in 500 BC to protect the country's northern border against foreign invasion. The Louvre attracts 9.7 million visitors a year, more than any other museum in the world .
Tampons absorb chemicals commonly used on toilet paper, laundry detergents and shampoos, which glow under UV light. This means they could shed light on previously undetectable misplumbed pathways. It’s estimated that around five per cent of homes in the UK have pipes that are misconnected, causing them to leak sewage. Tampons can glow in ultra-violet (UV) light, because they absorb chemicals found in products containing ‘optical brighteners’ which are used to whiten and brighten colours. If a tampon is dunked in a river and glows under UV afterwards, experts can be sure there are pollutants.
The eccentrically-disguised man entered a branch of the U.S Bank in Santa Cruz at around 3pm last Friday. He handed the cashier a note demanding money and made off with an unknown sum of money. His blonde wig, female clothing, glasses and purse immediately prompted comparisons with Mrs Doubtfire from the 1993 movie of the same name starring Robin Williams.
High winds have caused chaos in the United Arab Emirates as visibility drops to less than 500 metres. Four flights bound for Dubai International Airport had to be diverted because of poor visibility. People are being urged to check with their airlines to see how their planes are affected. A 24-year-old was airlifted to hospital after his car crashed while driving in the sandstorm .
Boris Majnaric, 75, of South Jordan, Utah, built the 384-sq-ft, four-room bird house in 1996 and went on to rear more than 200 birds - five times over the legal limit. Neighbors filed a torrent of complaints about the pigeons, detailing excess droppings and noise and last Tuesday the structure was finally demolished. The retired middle school French teacher spent more than $40,000 fighting the city in court. 'It's going to be an empty thing for me,' he said.
Malia Obama, 16, is already visiting colleges in preparation for when she heads to school in the fall of 2016. She hasn't even finished high school, but President Obama said the thought of her heading off to college has him crying on a daily basis. He said: 'I start tearing up in the middle of the day and I can't explain it, why am I so sad? 'They're leaving me'
Cardboard gnome was signed by all four members of the Beatles after starring on the iconic cover of the Fab Four's 1967 album Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Cardboard cutouts or waxworks of more than 60 celebrities including Bob Dylan and Marlon Brando were on the cover picture. The final cost of producing the artwork was £3,000 - a whopping £50,000 in today's money.
Madison Small, from Ashburn, Virginia, left school early on Monday and, after she woke up in the night with a severe headache, she was rushed to hospital. By Tuesday afternoon, her father, Tim Small, had contacted the Broad Run High School to let staff know that his youngest daughter had passed away that morning. The Virginia Medical Examiner's office is now investigating her death and an autopsy has been ordered, but no cause has yet been given.
Drug was developed by British pharmaceutical giant Astra Zeneca with original aim of treating certain types of tumour. But it was shelved after it proved ineffective and is now being tested on Alzheimer's patients. Scientists at Yale University in Connecticut have revealed how the treatment restored memory in mice given Alzheimer's disease. Drug worked by blocking process that breaks nerve connections in brain used to store memory.
Anthony Stokes, 17, died on Tuesday after he crashed a stolen Honda into a pole as he fled the scene of an attempted burglary at an elderly woman's home in Roswell, Georgia. His death comes less than two years after he was given a second chance at life following a heart transplant at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The boy, from Decatur, suffered from a dilated cardiomyopathy so his heart was unable to pump enough blood. He had been given just six to nine months to live but the hospital initially refused to put him on the waiting list for a new organ because they thought he would be 'non-compliant' with the treatment.
Lauren Crawley, 54, from Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, was given a new platinum implant that makes it easier to blink again. A benign brain tumour behind her left ear damaged a facial nerve wrapped around it. The nerve controls the muscle that makes the eye blink shut, which holds it open. The platinum implant makes the extra weight on the eyelid relax so it closes automatically.
Shocking footage has emerged of the moment a man stabbed a bouncer outside a Melbourne nightclub just before the Easter long weekend. Police say the man had been ejected from the club late Thursday night when he soon returned and attacked the security guard from behind. The 29-year-old bouncer was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. In a separate incident, early on Good Friday, another security guard was stabbed in Melbourne. Police have released CCTV footage of the incident and have expressed their 'disgust'
Cappadocia, or 'Kapadokya' in Turkish, translates as 'land of the beautiful horses' and tourists often catch a glimpse of long-maned horses galloping through the formations. The area is famous for its stunning rock formations, deep valleys and ancient subterranean hideouts, which have been carved from volcanic ash rock. The latest find is thought to be the biggest underground city in the otherworldly region, consisting of 3.5 miles (7km) of tunnels, secret churches, tombs and safe havens. The city dates back around 5,000 years and was discovered when builders saw signs of a massive network of tunnels while moving Earth.
Nathaly Hernandez was born with a number of complications impacting her joints and movement. She is able to sit but cannot walk, and a custom-made wheelchair allows her to get around. She also has an oxygen tube in her neck that helps her breathe. Nathaly has lived at the Home of the Innocents nursing facility in Kentucky since she was three months old.
Amusement park Dreamworld is being sued for $290,000 by a former casual employee. Zoe Dennise Prince, 28, was working at the Gold Coast amusement park until September last year. She claims she was required to inspect around 1500 harnesses every day and wasn't given sufficient breaks. Ms Prince has already undergone two operations and she has developed intersection syndrome and De Quervain’s tenosynovitis in her right wrist.
Suzanne Adams was in labour when she was admitted to Lincoln County hospital in 2002. Her son James Robshaw was born with cerebral palsy after a Caesarean section. High Court ruled today that United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust must pay in excess of £14.6m. James cannot speak, dress or feed himself (without assistance of a machine) and must use a wheelchair.
Maria Malone-Guerbaa, 41, from London, used nothing but paints to transform herself into a bunny. Mother-of-two used only her brushes and kryolan paint to create bunny ears, bright eyes and a nose. The final result took three hours to achieve after she googled pictures of bunnies.
Shaun Andrew McKerry, 31, has committed more than 1,000 offences since he was 11 years old. He was dubbed 'Boomerang Boy' or 'Homing Pigeon Boy' because he always returned home after his crimes. He has been unmasked as the axe wielding thief in an attempted post office robbery. He burst into Shildon Post Office and Stores in County Durham wielding an axe and demanding cash. Shopkeeper Sab Dhillon heard McKerry's demands and rugby tackled him to the floor. His wife then appeared clutching her son's baseball bat and subdue him further .
Gul Ahmad Saeed, 25, is alleged to have shot dead his fiancee, her parents and seven of her siblings. He is said to have gone on a killing spree after becoming angry over her uncle's dithering. The 25-year-old is also suspected of killing his own parents, brother and sister-in-law. Saeed has been on the run ever since, but returned to his home town at the weekend .
Gang of four were seen trying to hack into an ATM outside a Waitrose supermarket in Kenilworth. They spent eight minutes trying to access the vault before speeding off in stolen Audi RS7. Police helicopter followed them as they tore up the northbound carriageway of the M42 in stolen car. They were then tracked to a block of flats in Tamworth in Staffordshire and arrested. Mark Kirk, 34, Pedro Taylor, 30, Jason Hadley, 27, and Dean Beech, 37, were jailed for conspiracy to steal and aggravated vehicle taking.
Lisa Williams, 49, hit taxi driver David Coleman, 54, three times with the hammer during a street fight. The two families had been 'neighbours at war' since the Colemans moved in next door in 2007. Williams's sibling Jonathan smeared mud all over the Coleman's front bay windows. When victim went to confront him, they got into a fight and Williams struck him three times. Williams was jailed for 30 months at Snaresbrook Crown Court in London today .
Valerie Cadman-Khan, 56, from Middlesbrough, appeared on This Morning with her daughter Aimee, now 19. The mother-of-five was arrested in front of her daughter in November 2008 when she was 12. Cleveland Police claimed she had left her daughter alone for 45 minutes in the garden . She has successfully sued Cleveland Police for wrongful arrest and won £34,000 in compensation. But Valerie said she has not yet received an apology from the force .
Charles Terreni Jr was found dead at the Pi Kappa Alpha house in Columbia, South Carolina, around 10:30am on March 18. The 18-year-old was four times over the legal alcohol limit at the time of his death. Neighbors said the house threw a party the night before, and noted the leftover keg Wednesday morning. The death is still under investigation .
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo wrote passionate love letters to her lover Jose Bartoli from 1946 and 1949 while she was married to muralist Diego Rivera. The 25 letters, written in Spanish between August 1946 and November 1949, are expected to fetch upwards of $120,000 at auction on April 15 . The collection also includes an original drawing of a sleeping cat, pressed flowers, ribbon, beads and drafts of a few of Jose's responses .
Michelle Gent directed and starred in violent films featuring whips, chains, swords and scantily clad women. The former Lib Dem councillor, 50, used the party's offices in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, to hold auditions for the sordid films. Some of the clips show women bound with leather straps, while others show girls drenched in fake blood. A source told Matthew Drake that actors at auditions were told to 'prepare for anything' .
British scientists have discovered an ‘Achilles’ heel’ in prostate cancer which could lead to better treatments. The disease claims almost 11,000 lives a year in the UK, with most deaths after it spreads. Scientists funded by Cancer Research UK studied samples taken from tumours in the prostate and around the body in ten affected men. Reading the DNA revealed details of how the cancer metastasises - or spreads - allowing them to build a ‘family tree’ of how disease changes over time.
Punters have reacted with a mixture of amusement and fury to the announcement Future Music Festival will not return to Australia in 2016. Many people were genuinely upset over the cancellation - blaming the festival organisers for sending themselves broke by spending too much money on headline acts Drake and Avicii. But others were quick to make fun of Future festival goers, blaming 'shirtless f***wits' for ruining the festival and joking that 'gym memberships and ecstasy dealers' would be hardest hit. The decision comes just one month after the festival made its way through the major cities in the country this year, which was headlined by rapper Drake.
Scientists used UV light to reveal tiny traces of pigment left in the shell and the patterns they once had. Exposing them to UV light causes any remaining organic matter in the shells - like pigment - to fluoresce. The technique has allowed researchers to look millions of years into the past to see how these once elaborately decorated shells would have once looked. The scientists now believe the cone snail shells include 13 entirely new species.
Two Ryanair planes clipped wings while taxiing to a runway at Dublin Airport this morning. Passengers escaped injury, but the incident caused disruption for hundreds of travellers. Boeing 737s were travelling to Edinburgh and Zadar, Croatia when they collided at 8am. Photos snapped by travellers show the tip of a winglet dangling by a thread after clipping the other plane. It's the second time in six months two planes have collided at Ireland's busiest airport.
Anthony Corrales of New Jersey claims he was driving with his wife and daughter, 10, last June near Resorts World Casino in the Queens section of New York City when a car cut in front of him after refusing to let him change lanes. He then claims that when he got out of the car to get the car's license plate number, he was mowed down by the car, and driven for several blocks at breakneck speed by the driver - a retired police officer with the New York Police Department named Robert Muller. When he returned to his car however, police arrived on the scene and arrested him for menacing behavior, harassment and cracking Muller's windshield .
Ambra Battilana, 22, told police Harvey Weinstein groped her and put his hand up her skirt. She filed police report on March 27 but did not 'co-operate' with authorities for four days. It has been claimed the delay was because she and her manager were trying to land a film role. But once the 'pipe dream' came to nothing, she decided to pursue the criminal case, sources said. She was interviewed by Manhattan DA prosecutors on Wednesday, April 1, at the NYPD Special Victims Squad's office in East Harlem.
Labour leader's secret cribsheets reveal how he planned to 'relish the chance to show who I am' In handwritten notes, Mr Miliband appears to exhort himself to 'use the people at home' Ten pages of notes were apparently left behind in Salford ITV studios where debate took place. Mr Miliband clashed with David Cameron, Nick Clegg and four other party leaders.
Luo Kun Kun was forced out of his village in south-eastern China's Sichuan province last year. The eight-year-old contracted the virus from his mother when she was pregnant with him. He was only diagnosed when he was five years old and was forced to play alone in the woods. He has now been admitted to a specialist school in Linfen, a city in southern Shanxi Province. The Red Ribbon School is the only school in China equipped to look after HIV-positive children.
Mark Jones is accused of killing 41-day-old Amelia Rose Jones at his daughter's home in Pontnewydd, south east Wales. The 45-year-old is being tried before a jury at Newport Crown Court after denying murder. His daughter Sarah Jones, 25, told the court he told her Amelia was a 'bloody nightmare' when he looked after her the day before she was rushed to hospital. She said: 'I trusted him with my life and my children. I had no reason not to. He was my father'
Roy Keane will stand trial over alleged road-rage incident with taxi driver Fateh Kerar. The 43-year-old will face trial at Manchester Magistrates' Court on June 19. He is accused of causing harassment, alarm or distress to Altrincham-based Mr Kerar - a Section 4A Public Order offence. Keane, from Hale, Cheshire, enjoyed a trophy-laden career at Old Trafford and also played for Nottingham Forest and Celtic.
The woman's body was found at Derby Motor Boat Club in Sawley, Leicestershire, on Sunday night. A 65-year-old man was arrested in connection with her death before being released on police bail. A post-mortem examination failed to establish a cause of death and further tests will be carried out. The woman has not been formally identified but is thought to be in her 60s.
The 750 square metre apartment is spread across the entire 100th floor of super skyscraper Australia 108. It boasts 360 degree views over Melbourne's CBD, a private grand foyer and glass elevator. It is the most expensive single apartment sold in the country. More than 1,000 apartments have sold off the plan since Australia 108 went on the market in February. The apartment block has three infinity pools set against floor-to-ceiling glass to give swimmers a view of either the city skyline or shimmering bay.
Sikander Rafiq, 34, and Samara Jabreen, 32, lied to Birmingham City Council about their relationship. Couple claimed £66,268 housing benefit, council tax benefit and income support over eight years. Jabreen first lodged a genuine claim for income support in 2002. But three years later she claimed to be a private tenant and asked for benefits to go to landlord. She also signed declarations saying neither she nor her children were related to Rafiq. Birmingham Crown Court heard Jabreen also claimed single occupancy discount on council tax payments.
Joe Sullivan, 46, will leave his role as Facebook's security chief to help Uber defend safety concerns. He brings with him an extensive portfolio of experience in cyber security and privacy. Will liaise with city and state governments around the world as the firm rapidly expands. Comes after three high-profile assault cases involving Uber drivers in December 2014 .
The #SkyhighSelfie is one of the unusual extras being offered on the airline's Dreamliner 787 routes. Customers will be able to take a selfie and share it on Facebook, with specially-selected cabin shots advised. The app will also act as a sky high discussion forum where customers can chat and spark debate .
Pilots flying the F-35 Lightning II jet have a $400,000 helmet that gives them a 360 degree view of their surroundings and enemies. Six infrared cameras mounted around the aircraft allow its pilots to 'look through' the air-frame. All of the information they need to complete their mission - airspeed, altitude and even warnings systems - are projected straight onto the helmet's visor rather than the traditional 'heads-up display' The helmet is so advanced that it allows pilots to share information with other jets nearby.
Tracy Morgan was accompanied by his fiancee Megan Wollover and their daughter Maven for a shopping trip in New Jersey on Monday. It comes almost one year after he was first hospitalized following a tragic accident which claimed the life of his friend James McNair and injured three others. Morgan was critically injured in early June when a Wal-Mart tractor-trailer rammed into a limousine bus he and his friends were travelling in on the New Jersey Turnpike. He suffered a traumatic brain injury as well as a broken leg, a broken nose and broken ribs in the accident.
Allie Davis, 21, based in Minneapolis, delivered her beau the ten-question document, which she dubbed 'The Official Allie Davis Relationship Test' She informed him that he must score at least 60 per cent 'to stay in the relationship' She posted the results of the not-entirely-serious stunt on Twitter, revealing that her boyfriend had passed with a score of 80 per cent.
Pankaj Saw, 29, fell three storeys from a Macquarie Park balcony to his death on Wednesday night. He was on the phone to his wife back in India at the time of the tragic fall. Emergency services were called to the unit block on Cottonwood Crescent at 1am. Mr Saw died at the scene from serious head and internal injuries. It is believed Mr Saw was leaning on a wooden railing that ran across the top of the balcony and it gave way falling to the concrete metres below.
Italian model Ambra Battilana, 22, told police that the Hollywood producer groped her and put his hand up her skirt during a 'business meeting' at his Tribeca office in Manhattan on Friday night. She claims he asked her for a kiss and asked if her breasts were real before touching them and putting his hand in her skirt, she told police. She called police and they monitored a phone conversation with him and he did not deny the incident, it has been reported. He voluntarily spoke with police on Saturday and is cooperating with their investigation .
'I am sightless in my right eye,' he told Fusion and Univision anchor Jorge Ramos. Reid said he is 'over' the fear that he may not regain vision in that eye following a New Year's Day exercise accident that left him battered and bruised. The lawmaker's tale of how he came to sustain broken bones in his face while working out in his Nevada home with a plastic exercise band is one that has been questioned, mostly by conservatives, especially after Reid announced last month that he would retire. Rumors have persisted since the January 1 accident that the Nevada mob may have been involved, even though there's no evidence to suggest Reid was the victim of an organized attack.
Ruba Khandaqji, 36, was charged with two counts of corruption by threat against a public official and resisting arrest without violence. The pharmacist called the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office on Monday telling the dispatcher to 'shut up and listen' as she explained that she was going to hire a hitman and 'kill whomever I can kill' because she wanted to be deported to Jordan. '...your trash governor is torturing me here. I'm forced to live here,' the 36-year-old is heard saying in a recording of the 911 call released by the Sheriff's Office Thursday.
'Marine photic zone euxinia' took place in one of the prehistoric oceans. This happens when the sun-lit surface waters of the ocean become devoid of oxygen and are poisoned by hydrogen sulphide. Life of the Triassic met a choking end in a runaway greenhouse climate, heating the seas into warm stagnation. The study authors fear that the planet today could suffer similar consequences caused by the amount of carbon dioxide being created through the burning of fossil fuels.
Alexander Bradley told Bristol County Superior Court Justice Susan Garsh he would be able to testify that Hernandez had access to the type of pistol he is accused of using to murder semipro football player Odin Lloyd. He will be allowed to tell jurors he saw someone hand Hernandez a black Glock pistol in a Miami hotel. The gun Bradley will testify about 'could have been, might have been the murder weapon,' Garsh said. Bradley, who says he was Hernandez's former drug dealer and then his best friend, cannot reveal his claim that Hernandez shot him in the eye.
Professor Ninian Peckitt, 63, faces being struck off the medical register after being accused of failing three of his patients. He was working as an honorary locum at Ipswich Hospital in Suffolk at the time of the alleged incident in February 2012. A Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service hearing in Manchester was told a man referred to as Patient A had suffered ‘extensive injuries’ to the right side of his face in an industrial accident. The hearing was told Professor Peckitt embarked on a ‘closed reduction’ procedure.
Researchers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord looked at military records of 3.9million personnel who served after 9/11 and found no direct link between deployment to a war zone and elevated suicide rates. Suicide rates were similar regardless of whether or not servicemen and women were deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan . Leaving the military significantly increased suicide risk, and those who left after just one year were most vulnerable. Service members with a dishonorable discharge were about twice as likely to commit suicide as those who had an honorable separation.
A kitten which miraculously survived a seven-storey fall is on the road to recovery after it was found lying on the ground covered in maggots and blood. The six-month-old had fallen from a building in Zetland, inner-east suburb of Sydney, last month and sustained serious injuries. It was taken in by a local vet clinic, My Vet Animal Hospital, who shared the story of aptly-named 'Seven' on social media. Since then, the cat has won the hearts of many who have donated funds to help pay for the his hefty medical bills and surgeries.
The prelate was sacked from a religious order in Taranto after an online lover contacted church authorities. The 32-year-old man, from Rovigo in northeast Italy, claimed he was contacted by the unnamed priest. The man, an unemployed labourer, said he was having problems at the time and thought that 'it could have been a sign from heaven' The priest allegedly favoured sexual role-play scenarios in which his lover played Judas Escariot.
The bodies of four people, including two young boys under the age of ten, were found in a home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The unidentified family - a mother, 42, a father, 38, and their two sons - apparently died from gunshot wounds. Tulsa police said 'based on the physical evidence inside the house', they believe the father killed his wife and children before using the gun on himself . Officers found a handgun near the man's body and are not seeking a suspect .
Wayne Kyle said he and wife Deby were 'surviving' now that they finally had time to process their son's death. Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield were shot dead at a Texas gun range in 2013 by Eddie Routh. In February, Routh was found guilty of the murders and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Mr Kyle said it was difficult to attend the trial and sit in the same room as his son's murderer . He also spoke about criticism leveled at the movie American Sniper for its portrayal of his other son, Iraq veteran Jeff, as 'cowardly'
Katherine Hadsell says she's eager for police in Norfolk to give 'more insight into what they're actually doing' to find 18-year-old college student Anjelica Hadsell. The Longwood University student was home for spring break when she vanished. Police just this past week focused their search on a pond near Carrsville after getting a new tip that her cell phone may be below its surface. The family says they've been left in the dark about how, exactly, police were led to the pond in the first place .
Mohamed Hamdin, 24, appeared in Downing Centre Court for his indecent assault hearing on Tuesday. He was charged with groping the crotch of a 15-year-old girl at a rap concert in Sydney. Hamdin and the girl had been kissing and dancing at the Enmore Theatre on Australia Day. He then allegedly put his hand on her vagina through her pants, and rubbed and touched her for a five-minute duration. The incident escalated when Hamdin unzipped her jeans and started to take them off. He will reappear again on April 28 at Downing Local Court.
Kong Meng Xiong, 21, of St.Paul, Minnesota has been arrested after he allegedly tried to force his 15-year-old girlfriend to be his traditional Hmong bride. The girl's family reported the kidnapping on Sunday and that they opposed to their daughter marrying XionG, whom she was dating, because of their age differences. In traditional marriages the man generally asks permission from the girl's. family to wed her. If that method fails, there is a tradition of 'bride-napping' in Hmong culture in which the man may literally drag his bride to his. house when her parents are not home.
The inn is being built in the prince's model village in Dorset as a joint development between the Duchy of Cornwall and brewery Hall & Woodhouse. It will be built on the centre-piece Queen Mother Square, which already has a Prince George House. The pub is expected to open early next year and will have 20 bedrooms .
Owl spotted creeping along a tree branch before tugging at one of his brother's wing. The scene was photographed from just six metres away by Dean Mason in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. The birds are small owls, a species which typically measures 22cm tall and is most common in England.
The native Australian marsupial once occupied more than 70 per cent of the Australian mainland while now it’s disappeared from around 80 per cent. The Greater Bilby is classed as ‘endangered’ in Queensland and ‘vulnerable’ nationally. The Save the Bilby Fund have developed a captive breeding program and believe that continuing breeding efforts in controlled environments could be they key to saving the endangered marsupials.
Churchill, then 84, was President Eisenhower's guest of honour at the gathering in Regent's Park, London, in 1959. The party, held on the 20th anniversary of Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland, brought together the great and good of the Allied WWII campaign. But the former prime minister, famously partial to a daytime drink, appeared to be struggling to keep his eyes open as the leaders posed for official photographs.
Gary Dahl's wife, Marguerite Dahl, confirmed on Tuesday that her husband of 40 years died March 23 of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His rocks, which formed a brief but remarkably successful craze for several months in 1975, came packed in a cardboard box containing a tongue-in-cheek instruction pamphlet for 'care and feeding' and made him a millionaire. Dahl later estimated he had sold 1.5million of them at roughly $4 each by the time the fad fizzled only a few months after it hit the market.
PC Mark Bird was attending a routine traffic accident in Welling, Kent, in October last year. PC Robert Wilson was confronted by Michael Olsen, 52, after he abandoned his car in the middle of the road. Olsen pulled a gun to PC Wilson's head and threatened: 'If you come any closer I will blow your effing head off' PC Bird lunged at Olsen to save him but as he did he was shot in the hand. Olsen denied knowing the gun was real but was found guilty at Inner London Crown Court .
Sean McCabe, 30, was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin Lymphoma in June 2013. He was told he had just two months to live and planned his own funeral in January 2014. He even wrote a goodbye letter to his three children to be read out to them after his death. But after making a remarkable recovery he was told his cancer is now in remission. He has now rebooked St David's Church in Tonyrefail, south Wales for his wedding to Lisa Williams.
Former Redgum frontman John Schumann has slammed anti-Islam protesters for using his song, I Was Only 19, at a Reclaim Australia rally. The songwriter, who penned the 1983 anthem, said the song - like many of his others - was about compassion, tolerance and inclusiveness. Saturday's rallies across the nation erupted into violence when the group's supporters clashed with anti-racism groups.
A 39-year-old woman named Lillian Roldan says she dated Ariel Castro from 2000 to 2003, a three-year period during which Castro kidnapped and imprisoned Michelle Knight and Amanda Berry in his Ohio home. She describes Castro in the new book The Lost Girls as nothing short of a gentleman, who was 'completely normal' in the bedroom, and even romantic. She says she visited his house often and never knew about the young women he was keeping prisoner, but he kept his basement padlocked, which she found peculiar .
Kim Howe, 69, died after being involved in a four-way smash with Bruce Jenner in February. Jenner's Cadillac Escalade 'rear-ended' her white Lexus, which was pushed into oncoming traffic. Step-children 'have hired lawyers to look into possibility of wrongful death suit' Mrs Howe's husband Robert died in 2003, and she had 'virtually no relationship' with her step-children .
Rilwan Oshodi, 31, bought Karen Budow's Santander details for just £3,200. He then spent her savings on cheeseburgers, champagne and top-of-the-range computers. He was jailed for eight years in 2013 after being convicted of conspiracy to defraud. But today he was ordered to repay £940,820.34 or face another four years in prison. Oshodi insists he has not profited from the scam and denies hiding money.
Rosie, 27, models new summer sleepwear collection for Autograph at M&S. Full of sophisticated hues of slate blue and silver with colour pops of peach and floral prints. Says she was inspired by all things oriental and incorporated vintage glamour trend. Also starring in Mad Max - Fury Road, for which trailer has this week been released.
Singer-songwriter, 22, has dropped three stone by following a dairy-free, low-carb and low sugar diet. He has been named Vogue's April 'Today I'm Wearing' star, sharing his outfits each day . He is also reported to have taken up yoga and weight training to tone his frame .
Aleksandr Glushko, 21, drove for more than three miles while intoxicated to retrieve the truck he'd just crashed. But his bright idea turned sour when an Alaskan Railroad worker spotted him at the wheel of the forklift driving by the crash site. He was arrested by police who were at the scene when he looped back and was charged with a felony for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Gertrude Weaver became the world's oldest person on Wednesday following the death of 117-year-old Misao Okawa in Japan. The Silver Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center in Camden, Arkansas, where Weaver was a resident, confirmed her death on Monday. Jeralean Talley, 115, of Detroit, is now the oldest person in the world .
Chase Lacasse, 19, was arrested and charged with felony impersonation of police after visiting a New Hampshire ice cream stand in full uniform. The teenager had posted on social media that he wanted to join the police and often posed dressed up as an officer. The jacket he wore to the stand on Wednesday allegedly included police patches. A customer of the store, King Kone in Merrimack, said it was likely an April Fools' Day prank.
Apryl Foster's blood alcohol level was 0.18, which is over twice the legal limit for driving, as well as THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. The 33-year-old was last seen on CCTV footage leaving an Ybor City bar on February 12. Her family believe she drove into the wrong Brandon subdivision, then through a gated area to a boat ramp and down into the lake. Her death has been ruled an accidental drowning .
Maryland's middle class is the highest paid in the country, with an average income of $72,483. The lowest paid middle class citizen in New York earns $38,246. Mississippi is the lowest paid, followed by Arkansas with $40,511, West Virginia with $41,253.
Iain Mackay, 40, from Stornoway, Scotland, bled to death in Hua Hin, 125 miles south of Bangkok. He was found bleeding profusely at a shop near to the bar where he had spotted his girlfriend. Thai police said Mr Mackay was in a rage when he cut himself with a piece of glass. Friends say he clashed with another man who was talking to his girlfriend moments before death.
Morrisons has been named the best place to get breakfast in the UK - beating restaurants, pubs and hotels to win the title. It was picked out by judges of the Menu Innovation and Development Awards (MIDAS) for its value for money, food quality and customer satisfaction. Mystery shoppers tried breakfasts at restaurants, hotels and pubs nationwide to name Morrisons the winner.
Survey of 4,000 British adults found 7 per cent reported they have a drinking problem. Among young professionals, this figure rose to 21 per cent, with 28 per cent of men in this figure. 35 per cent said they had got so drunk they could not remember most of their night out. 18 per cent admitted they have not been able to recall how they got home. One in 20 admitted to driving themselves home drunk and one in ten said they have got in a car with someone who they knew was intoxicated. 53 per cent believe the NHS should refrain from treating alcoholics. 54 per cent say it is not acceptable to drink when pregnant and 23 per cent drink alone.
Le Femme, in New Jersey, offers training to those who have undergone sex change operations or cross-dressers to help them make the transition from masculine to feminine. The school was created by Ellen Weirich, who dedicates her life to helping 'trans' women feel confident and comfortable in their skin. The curriculum includes lessons on how to walk gracefully in heels, how to speak like a lady and how to dress according to body shape.
Marina Yamkovskaia, 39, specializes in creating life-like bird dolls and says she can't keep up with orders. On her website all of the critters appear to have sold out except for one $399 fluffy owl named Leo. A product description states that the 5.5in bird was crafted from mink fur and his joints are 'movable' .
Nearly all of the offenders who Obama granted clemency to were convicted of dealing addictive, hard drugs like crack cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin. The effort is aimed at reducing harsh sentences for those who faced outdated guidelines at their time of sentencing and would be serving shorter punishments had they been convicted today. Eight of those whose sentences were commuted were serving life in prison.
Victor Sena Blood-Dzraku will be served with the divorce summons via a private Facebook message. It will be repeated once a week for three consecutive weeks or until 'acknowledged' by Ellanora Baidoo's hard-to-find husband. The couple married in 2009 in a civil ceremony but have never lived together.
A 30-year-old Darwin man is accused of using someone else's employee registration number to pose as a fake nurse at the Aurukun Primary Health Centre on Cape York during February and March. He was charged on Saturday with one count of fraud after Cairns detectives made contact with him in the Northern Territory. The man was receiving a $100,000 annual salary and accommodation from Queensland Health in the six weeks he was at the hospital. The alarm was raised by payroll workers when they noticed the registration number.
Nicholas James Langan, 24, was arrested about 1.00am on January 27 at a beach in Canggu, north of Kuta, for smoking a marijuana joint. Police seized the 0.1 gram joint and a small bag of marijuana weighing 0.86 grams. Also arrested was Hanung Pekik Hermantoro, 25, a driver for The Green Room Villas where the Queensland painter was staying. Prosecutor Deni Iswanto on Thursday finalised the charges against the men, pushing for Langan to face a maximum 12 years jail for drug possession.
Lance Lara, 10, from Fort Worth, Texas, was crowned world champion in his age group last year. One in 15 bull rides across all age groups ends in injury of some sort. His father TJ, himself a former bull rider, has entered his three children into competitions.
Jane Bacon, 51, from East Grinstead, West Sussex, booked 'final trip' to Sharm El Sheikh with husband Peter. She bought the £1,000-trip before doctors told her she needed an 18-week course of chemotherapy. Mrs Bacon, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, said she was left in tears by the airline's approach and request that she pay £176 to switch her flights. EasyJet has since apologised and said it will be refunding the additional cost for switching flights.
Kansai International Airport in Osaka has never lost a piece of luggage since opening its doors in 1994. Staff place suitcases on carousels with their handles facing outwards, making it easier for travellers to collect their luggage. Of the top 10 airports worldwide for baggage, seven of the ten are located in Asia .
Labour leader has finally confessed that he is a geek who spent his childhood obsessing over computer games. Mr Miliband was asked about Jeremy Paxman’s description of him as a ‘north London geek’ during his television grilling last week. He said: ‘I plead guilty to being a geek. I’m proud. I was brilliant. As I remember, there were 20 levels in the 1983 video game Manic Miner’.
California giant's patent says that the robot personality could replicate the robot's owner, 'a deceased loved one,' or 'a celebrity' The system would allow machines to download them in a similar way to an app - and even have a different personality for each user. Google already owns several firms developing robotic technology, including Atlas, 6.2 feet of metal with a plastic body.
The New Jersey native bought the SoHo pad in 2007 for $24million, so even with the price cut is making an impressive profit. The duplex has two levels and comes with five bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms and two kitchens. The sale, by Douglas Elliman, was reported by Street Easy, though the buyer is not known.
The 44-year-old comedian is part of Levo League's Ask4More campaign, which calls for women to request the salaries that they deserve in honor of Equal Pay Day on April 14. On average, women only earn 78 cents for every dollar made by men, and in the clip, the actress recalls a time when she was faced with an even worse pay margin because of her gender.
Extremist group's first English bulletin aired on its al-Bayan radio network on Tuesday. Nine-and-a-half minute broadcast is hosted by a man with an American accent. It boasts of ISIS victories in Iraq, Syria and Libya, as well as 'martyrdom operations' It also boasts of fighters 'roasting the flesh' of their opponents and car bombs.
Taxpayers footed £135,000 bill to move 50 water voles from Somerset Levels ahead of dredging. The Environment Agency says it has a legal duty under EU-backed regulations to protect them. In January and February 2014 residents on the Levels were forced to abandon their homes. More than 600 homes and 17,000 acres of farmland were inundated with quickly rising waters. The voles spent the winter in an 'over-wintering facility' before being moved.
Kamron T. Taylor, 23, escaped from the Jerome Combs Detention Center in Kankakee, Illinois, at about 3am Wednesday. He was awaiting sentencing for the June 2013 murder of Nelson Williams Jr, 21, when authorities say he beat a guard into unconsciousness, took his keys and uniform and sped off in his SUV. A $7,500 reward is now being offered for information leading to Taylor's arrest . Nelson Williams Sr, the father of the victim, says he is worried that his son's killer, who has a history of escape attempts, might attack him .
Karen Davis, from Port Pirie in South Australia, was reported by police after she flashed her K-cup breasts on Google Street View. The 38-year-old was reported for disorderly behaviour and handed herself into police voluntarily . A South Australian law professor has said that police acted 'outrageously' by subjecting her to an oral swab test . Ms Davis has hit back at the controversy caused by her actions, claiming that 'flat-tittie chicks' are not confident enough with their own bodies and should focus on how they look .
On Saturday, Rosetta swooped to within just 8.6 miles (14 km) of comet 67P's surface. During this close flyby, the probe was able to capture a stunning four image montage showing the two lobes of the icy comet in incredible detail. The top right frame offers a stunning view onto Hapi, the comet’s ‘neck’ region littered with boulders. In the same frame, details in the cliffs of Hathor can be seen, leading up to the ‘head’ of the comet's small lobe.
Shadow Cabinet ministers branded industry leaders who signed open letter as members of '1 per cent' Lord Prescott suggested signatories were 'tax dodgers, Tory donors and non doms' Chuka Umunna suggested one, former Diageo boss Paul Walsh, should no longer take over as the head of the CBI.
The festival marks the trial, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ culminating in Easter Sunday. Thousands of penitents have marched through streets in hooded cloaks across five continents. In the Philippines, bare-footed men with bloodied backs lie on roads being beaten with sticks and whips in a divisive tradition thought to stem from 13th century Roman Catholics. In Spain, thousands of haunting, hooded figures take part in entrancing marches through the streets of Seville and Zamora.
Albert Webb, 51, and sons Jimmy Chuter, 26, and Jesse Webb, 19, harassed pensioners with dementia. They followed people home from Post Office and demanded money for roof repairs they hadn't done. Most of the victims were women aged in their 70s or 80s, while the eldest was 97-year-old man. The trio would drive alongside their victims in a silver Mercedes C200 until they got close to their house. They would then jump out and tell them they had come to collect payment for roofing work. In fact, no work had been carried out, but they simply accepted what they were being told .
Benjamin Astbury was born 12 weeks early weighing just 1lb 30z, little more than a bag of sugar. He suffered five cardiac arrests and was put on a ventilator to help him breathe. He was diagnosed with necrotising enterocolitis, a serious illness in which tissues in the intestine become inflamed and start to die. This can lead to a hole developing which allows the contents of the intestine to leak into the abdomen (tummy) This can cause a very dangerous infection. He underwent emergency surgery at Liverpool's Alder Hey Hospital, which left him with two stomas - openings on the abdomen which allow waste to leave the body.
Australian families will consumer 124.3million Easter treats this year, according to new research. The most popular household chocolate brands are Cadbury and Lindt, but some retailers are going above and beyond to create something truly spectacular... and mouth-watering. Victorian chocolatier X Chocolate have created chocolate masterpieces inspired by renowned artists including Jackson Pollock and Banksy using Fairtrade chocolate. Melbourne-based Gânache Chocolate are selling a 2.2kg chocolate ganache egg costing $132. Sydney's The Grounds of Alexandria were inspired by the iconic Cadbury Creme Egg when coming up with their Easter offering.
Tyecka Shanta Evans, a mother of two from Ocala, Florida, was taken into custody Tuesday after her youngest child, 3-month-old Taliya Richardson, was discovered unresponsive at home last Thursday. Evans initially told police she had dozed off and woke up in the living room to find that her daughter had crawled over a pillow on the floor and had a plastic shopping bag over her head. But Evans later changed her story and admitted that she had left her two children, ages 9 and three months, and her 1-year-old nephew home alone at 1am to go to a club with her sister and the woman's boyfriend .
The 'euthanasia' of strays was legalised by the Romanian parliament in September 2013. Charities estimate there are between 500,000 and one million free-roaming dogs on Romania's streets. They say state-appointed 'dog catchers' are rounding up dogs and taking them to holding pens where they are 'waiting to die' The dogs are supposed to be euthanised humanely with a legal injection but in reality they can be clubbed to death, set on fire and left for dead. K-9 Angels charity fronted by singer Pola Pospieszalska, Anneka Svenska and Victoria Eisermann is devoted to saving the
Two long-time friends and their four sons traveled from Montreal, Quebec to Corbin, Kentucky to eat at the original home of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Brian Lufty, 52, one of the fathers who packed the four sons into a van, made the 34-hour round trip mission for his third time to visit the Harland Sanders Cafe and Museum in Corbin. The group of six completed the drive in three days crossing two Canadian provinces including Quebec and Ontario, as well as five U.S. states - New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
Sydney personal trainer Allie Dodds alleges Ashy Bines used her recipes in an e-book without crediting her or asking if she could publish them in a book. Ms Dodds said she was 'devastated' to find her work had been taken. Ms Bines admitted in a video statement that 10 recipes in her Clean Eating Diet Plan had been stolen. The 26-year-old said it happened because she 'outsourced' the recipe component to an unnamed nutritionist.
The crackdown comes as California and its nearly 40 million residents move toward a fourth summer of drought with no relief in sight. State reservoirs have a year's worth of water, and with record low snowfall over the winter there won't be much to replenish them. Everyone from Campuses, golf courses and other industrial and recreational facilities, as well as personal, home usage are specifically targeted by Gov. Jerry Brown's cut in water usage.
TOWIE star Joey Essex met Ukip leader Nigel Farage in Grimsby as part of his project to find out about the election. The 24-year-old told reporters the Ukip leader is a 'really, really reem guy' before boarding a boat and heading out to sea. Essex is speaking to the leaders of the four major political parties for the first episode of his ITV2 mini-series Educating Joey Essex, to be aired later this month.
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created an algorithm that can tell how effectively someone is striking a keypad. It can distinguish between typing done in the middle of the night, when sleep deprivation impairs motor skills, and typing performed when fully rested. It does this by analysing something known as 'key hold time' - a measure of how long a key is pressed before being released. The team is now planning a larger study of Parkinson's patients.
Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, 45, was diagnosed with malignant liposarcoma - a rare type of soft tissue cancer that begins in fat cells or fatty tissue - last year, forcing him to quit his bid for re-election for mayor. He underwent 27 days of radiation and five rounds of chemotherapy and the 14cm tumor found in his lower abdomen has now shrunk to a manageable size, he said. He hopes to return to work as a councilor in September .
Olivia Palermo has teamed up with Aspinal of London to design a Marylebone tote. The 28-year-old star of reality TV show The City has created a £995 mock croc tote with a built-in phone charger. 100 per cent of the profits of the sale of the tote will go to charity ADCAM.
Cassandra Fortin, 17, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, in September. She was ordered by the Connecticut Supreme Court to undergo chemo treatments for Hodgkin lymphoma in December. The state Department of Children and Families took temporary custody of the teen after she and her mother argued she did not want chemo despite the risk of dying without them. A judge ruled on Wednesday she must remain in DCF custody until completing court-ordered chemotherapy at Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford .
Images show the city of Golmud, in the country's north west Qinghai Province, as it succumbs to a sweeping half-hour sandstorm which reduced the visibility to as little as 30 metres. The sandstorm was the fourth to hit the area this year as authorities struggle to deal with the natural hazards. China's National Meteorological Centre (NMC) has now issued a blue alert for the latest sandstorms.
Sherrell Dillion has been given a place in the final of Top Model of Colour competition . But the single mother-of-two says she is currently homeless following a mice infestation . Sheena says she has nowhere to live following the infestation at her home in Eva Road, Winson Green. She is currently living in temporary accommodation in Handsworth while she finds a permanent home . Sherrell says she wishes her former neighbour White Dee nothing but the best .
Fighters from 100 nations have joined militant groups such as Al Qaeda and Islamic State. The number of foreign fighters worldwide soared by a staggering 71 per cent between the middle of 2014 and March 2015 after IS gained significant territory. Syria and Iraq were by far the biggest destinations, with over 20,000 foreign fighters travelling to the region to fight for mainly IS but also Al-Nusra Front.
Marc Wabafiyebazu, 15, has been arrested for felony murder and his brother Jean, 17, was shot dead after an incident in which the two reportedly tried to rob a group of Miami drug dealers. Their mother is Roxanne Dubé, the recently appointed Canadian Consul General in Miami. The boys had reportedly agreed to purchase two pounds of marijuana at a cost of $5,000, and driven to the house under the guise of making said purchase in their mother's BMW with diplomatic plates. Gunfire broke out soon after they entered, and Jean and Joshua Wright were killed, while Anthony Rodriguez was wounded.
Ava Ciach, from Geelong in Victoria, suffered from Sagittal Synostosis - meaning the two plates at the front of her skull had fused together prematurely restricting the growth of her brain. Five-year-old Ava had to have her skull removed, smashed into pieces and put back together like a jigsaw puzzle. Seven months after her surgery Ava, now six, is 'a completely different child' .
The Girl In The Spider's Web, published worldwide on August 27, will be the fourth installment in the Millennium crime trilogy by Swedish author Stieg Larsson. The book was completed in November by David Lagercrantz based on a plot outline left by Larsson before he died of a heart attack in 2004 aged 50. The 500-page sequel takes up the story of computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist.
Archivists at confectionery giant Nestle have assembled the compendium of photographs dating back as far as the 1970s to highlight how the traditional chocolate treats have changed over the years. The collection includes eggs by much-loved brands like Caramac, Yorkie, Rolo, Toffee Crisp, Aero and even Polo. The tradition of Easter eggs can be traced back to WWI when eggs symbolised new life and hope.
Ethel Rider, 87, fell from her bed at the Half Acre Care Home in Radcliffe, near Manchester. She was being turned to prevent bed sores when she fell and broke her pelvis. Carers Susan Logan, 59, and Lauren Gillies, 25, lied about what had happened. Mrs Rider, who has severe dementia, was unable to tell anyone what happened . Judge branded them 'idle' and said they had cut corners to give themselves longer breaks .
A handwritten letter left by passenger 'Bethanie' to the pilot who 'got her home safely' has been shared on Twitter. The heartfelt message was posted by airline pilot Jai Dillon, who was shown the A4 by a colleague. The woman thanks the pilot and the airline, which is not mentioned, for 'allowing her' to live her life in Spain, while splitting the time with family in England.
Landlord Richard Stevenson, 32, had Ollie the Owl snatched from the lounge area of the Admiral Rodney, in Nottingham, last month. He thought the £7.99 ornament had been lost forever until he received a letter in the post demanding a donation to charity for its safe return. Pictures posted on the 'Oliver Howel' Facebook page show the owl sunbathing on a beach towel with an iPod and even taking a ride on the back of a camel in Benidorm.
On average, we rest our weary heads on our pillows for more than 2,500 hours per year. Synthetic fillings are the most popular type of pillows in the UK, because they are cheap. The shops are now stuffed with everything from water pillows to scented pillows, and even one which is wired for sound.
The tatty tarmac site overlooks the golden sands at Rhossili in South Wales, voted the UK's number one beach, the third best in Europe, and 9th best in the world by TripAdvisor. Visitors to the tip of the Gower peninsula can see the coastline stretch on for miles, surrounded by the rolling Welsh hills in the picture-perfect vista. National Trust manager Paul Boland defended spending the hefty sum saying he wanted to ensure Gower had a 'first-class car park for a first-class destination'
Father Damian Maria Montes, 29, from Madrid, was appearing on Spanish version of The Voice. He belted out the Robbie Williams 1997 ballad while donning his priest's collar. The Redemptorist Missionary claimed he had been singing since he was 16 years old. He said he turned to the church first as he wanted to 'make sense of life' .
The mineral veins were found at a site called 'Garden City' on the slopes of Mount Sharp. They stick up from the rock by up to 6cm (2.5 inches) Scientists believe the bizarre formed in Mars' wet past billions of years ago above the now eroded bedrock. Veins form where fluids move through cracked rock and leave minerals in the fractures.
Mark Dawe, head of Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations board (OCR), said schoolchildren would only have a short time to use the search engine during tests - and compared it to using a calculator in a maths exam. He said most pupils now learn through search engines anyway - and teachers should test how students interpret answers, rather than how they find them. Campaign for Real Education chairman Chris McGovern said the idea would lead to a 'dumbing down of standards'
A Reading University researcher has said that bees prefer cities to fields. The expansion of farmland has actually been damaging to bee population, according to the researcher. Wildlife sites in four English counties saw bee species decrease. For instance, heaths and meadows near Milton Keynes now boast more species of bee than sites in more rural areas. While the gardens, parks and churchyards of towns and cities provide bees with a variety of plants to forage on.
Promise Tamang has turned herself into Maleficent, Angelina Jolie's character from the upcoming movie of the same name. The mother-of-six has previously transformed herself into Elsa from Frozen and Princess Jasmine from Aladdin. In the four minute video she takes her viewers through the steps that she took to get her look. She uses many products from Mac's Malficent collection including eye shadows and eyelashes.
Tom Ballard plans to climb K2, 20 years after his mother died descending from its peak in 1995. Alison Hargreaves, 32, was swept to her death in 260mph winds on her descent from Himalayan mountain. K2 is more difficult to reach than the summit of Mount Everest, with dozens dying during attempts to reach top.
Vijay Chokal-Ingam claims that he posed as a black man while he applied to medical schools in 1998 because he believed he had a better chance of gaining acceptance. He claims in 1998 he shaved his head, trimmed his 'long Indian eyelashes' and joined the Organization of Black Students to get into the St. Louis University School of Medicine. 'I got into medical school because I said I was black. The funny thing is I'm not,' he wrote on his blog, AlmostBlack.com. He also claims that his sister Mindy Kaling told him not to move forward with the book and that she 'strongly disapproves' of it.
Lotatoa 'Lota' Ward was first diagnosed with a rare form of brain tumor back in October 2014. The eight-year-old underwent two initial brain surgeries to help drain spinal fluid and to remove some of the tumor, but due to the risk of stroke, doctor's were unable to complete the latter. Lota later went to see doctors for his three month check-up and was given devastating news: the tumor that they originally believed to be benign had grown aggressively. A subsequent biopsy lead to a new diagnosis - Lota has a Non-Germinomatous Germ-cell tumor, a malignant form of tumor.
Roma gang accused of selling newborn to childless couple for £6,500 and a car in Marseille, France. Four men and women appeared in court today accused of human trafficking and 'baby sales' Six others are facing related charges in 'two thousands piece puzzle built around four births' They deny the charges against them, saying the babies were 'a gift' .
Justus Howell, 17, was shot twice in the back by police in Zion, Illinois, on Saturday afternoon. One bullet went into his heart and another through his shoulder, an autopsy revealed. The high school senior, who had moved to the area from Wisconsin in February, was pronounced dead at the scene. His mother, LaToya Howell, said he wanted to be a surgeon .
Prince Harry will arrive in Australia next Monday ahead of his four-week stint with the Australian Defence Force. The royal's down under tour will see him serve alongside some of the country's elite soldiers in Darwin, Perth and Sydney. Captain Wales, as he is known in the British Army, will fall in with elite soldiers at the Perth SAS base and take on training exercises. The prince will also time with Indigenous NORFORCE soldiers in the Northern Territory, and the army's Sydney-based 6th Aviation Regiment.
Robin Rinaldi demanded an open marriage from her husband, Scott, after he had a vasectomy. She's now written a graphic, tell-all memoir about that year and its very messy fallout . Of her 12 partners, most are younger and two are women, one of whom agrees to a threesome .
The emails that resulted in the firings of two police officers and a court clerk in the city of Ferguson, Missouri were released on Thursday. Seven in particular are remarkably racist, including one that was previously released in which disgraced police officer Richard Henke says of President Barack Obama; 'What black man holds a steady job for four years' In the other emails President Obama is labelled a monkey, welfare recipients are described as 'lazy' and unable to speak English before being compared to dogs. First Lady Michelle Obama is called a tribeswoman and there are numerous references to pedophilia and sex with underage girls.
Kim Sears, 27, watched fiance Andy Murray's match against Kevin Anderson in Key Biscayne, Florida. The couple announced their engagement in November after nine years together. Kim and Andy will tie the knot at Dunblane Cathedral on April 11 . Thousands are expected to line the streets of the Perthshire town for the big day .
Older people are more susceptible to emotions when making decisions over their retirement, scientists have warned. More than 50 per cent of pensioners panicked and sold investments during financial crisis. Research carried out by scientists at Texas Tech University showed how those who did follow that path would only have £63,000 today. It comes just days before retirees in Britain are given the power to decide how to spend their life savings.
Sterling has already fallen nearly five per cent against the US dollar in the past five weeks. Sell-off could accelerate and spread to stock and bond markets - driving share prices down and borrowing costs up. 98 per cent of polls conducted so far this year to a hung parliament, says Lib Dem analysis.
Alan Spencer, 67, from Withernsea, East Yorkshire, was tucking into his dinner when he began to choke. He frantically tried to clear his throat and made his way to the door in a bid to get help from a passer-by. But he collapsed in his hallway and felt his life 'slipping away' in front of his Labradors. 18-month-old Lexi leaped into action and jumped on to the centre of Alan’s back, dislodging the onion and saving her owner's life.
It is believed the man, from Brent, northwest London, works in the military's post office. He could have had access to names and address of all military personnel at home and overseas. It is not clear where or at what level at the MoD he worked, but it has post offices at RAF Northolt. The Times reports that he is one of the parents of the three boys, one aged 19, and two aged 17.
Typhoon Maysak was initially a top-rated category 5 typhoon, causing troops in the Philippines to be put on alert today. Residents and toursists along the eastern coast have been warned that it will hit land some time in the next 72 hours. It is expected to weaken once it hits the central or northern parts of the main Philippine island of Luzon on Saturday or Sunday.
Triathlete Charlotte Roach, 26, from London, nearly died in a horror crash in November 2010. She was out cycling near Melton in Leicestershire when her bike collided with a Land Rover . The former triathlete was airlifted to Royal Derby Hospital, where medics battled to pull her back from the brink of death. She underwent emergency spinal surgery and extensive reconstructive work. Doctors warned she may never walk again, but determined Charlotte worked hard at her rehabilitation. She and business partner Rosemary Pringle decided to give up ordinary clothes for Lent. The pair dressed up in different costumes for every day of lent to raise money for the Air Ambulance.
Lishan Wang, 49, was charged with murder in the shooting of Yale University doctor Vajinder Toor outside his home in April 2010. He was originally ruled incompetent in 2010, but he was restored to competency after being treated at Connecticut Valley Hospital. A new evaluation was ordered after a public defender filed a motion asking for the court to terminate Wang's self-representation. Mental health experts said Wang displayed 'paranoid thinking' and was 'guarded and suspicious' when discussing a relationship with court-appointed lawyers. Wang, a father of three, is due back in court on May 21.
Kristen Bieniewicz of Westland, the representative of her husband's estate, is suing Bassel Saad, along with another man who controlled the team and the soccer league. The figure represents $1 million for each of the 51 additional years that John Bianiewicz, 44, could have lived, according to the lawsuit in Wayne County court. Saad punched him in the head just moments before Saad would have been ejected from a weekend game in Livonia, Michigan.
New York-based writer Danielle Page set out to ask every cabbie she came across to dispense their best piece of relationship advice in hopes of unlocking the key to a successful union. The drivers, many of whom are married themselves, revealed their personal tips, life lessons and cultural anecdotes all in the name of love.
The egg-shaped gadget acts like a beacon, or booster, to help messages move around these so-called wireless mesh networks more easily. It takes advantage of a feature that launched in Apple’s iOS 7 called Multipeer Connectivity Framework (MCF) This creates a network in which phones become nodes, and data is passed between nodes. Apple uses the framework for its AirDrop feature, for example, which makes it easy to send files and data to other connected iPhone users. Greenstone has been designed to solve this by bringing all its nodes onto one network and relaying messages from one node to another until it reaches the final recipient.
Shahnawaz, 40, was returning home from a family function with his two sons on a motorbike when it grazed a car near Turkman Gate in Daryaganj. The driver of the i20 car, identified as Shadab, got into a verbal spat with Shahnawazer. Shadab reportedly told him to move his bike as he was unable to manoeuvre his car . When he expressed his inability to do so due to heavy traffic, Shadab and Khalid Amin started thrashing him with iron rods. By the time the police reached the spot, their father was lying in a pool of blood .
Italian photographer Giovanna Griffo was in Iceland to capture the Aurora Borealis in all their glory. The 42-year-old was blown away by the strongest geomagnetic storm in the current solar cycle. Griffo, 42, teaches photography and post-production in seminars all around Italy and is also the editor and founder of the photo community www.maxartis.i.
Corporal Mark Donaldson VC is one of Australia's most highly decorated soldiers. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in Afghanistan in September 2008. Corporal Donaldson claims to have shot a Taliban warlord who had boasted he would kill Prince Harry. The SAS regiment had uncovered a Taliban fighter codenamed Javelin in 2008. Donaldson ran 80 metres to rescue a wounded interpreter while under heavy machine gun fire for a large group of insurgents. In 2012 warlords again threatened to 'eliminate' the royal heir.
Current and former female agents spoke out to the New York Times on Sunday to renounce depictions of CIA women on TV shows and in movies. The group of women say they are nothing like the honey-pots on these shows who use their sexuality to ensnare terrorists and drown PTSD with booze and pills. Retired CIA officer Sandra Grimes, 69, who helped expose her colleague Aldrich Ames as a Russian double agent, says she sees nothing of herself in the characters at the center of shows like State of Affairs and Homeland. Veteran CIA analyst Gina Bennett says she was upset with the 'giddy' portrayal of her friend Jennifer Matthews in the movie Zero Dark Thirty.
Peter Tarsey, 77, and wife Jean, both 77, found shot dead on sofa in Xalo, near Benidorm, Spain. They were locked in each other's arms under a green raincoat on the sofa in front room. Friend, Ann, said: 'I knew something was wrong as soon as we got there. What we found was like something out of your worst nightmare' She said she 'can't imagine' who would want to kill them, adding: 'They were lovely, friendly couple who would do no harm to anyone'
The Research Vessel Flip has been used by the US Office for Naval Research for more than 50 years . It is used to measure underwater acoustics, oceanography, meteorology and marine mammal observation. The vessel has to be towed to the location of scientific study, where it turns 90 degrees, leaving just 50 feet above the surface. The reason behind the flip, is that with 300 feet below the surface, the vessel becomes incredibly stable .
Developers in Boston have worked with global emergency response teams to create its One-Touch-911 app. Users can call the police, fire service, report a car crash or seek medical help at the press of a button. Each call is placed with the phone's GPS location, user details and any pre-entered medical information attached. If the user doesn't have signal on their network, the app lets them 'roam' onto another network to connect the call. The app can be used in 135 countries, and is compatible with any three-digit emergency number in these regions.
Seth Casteel's new book, Underwater Babies, will be released on 7th April at £11.99. He photographed 750 babies in schools across ten states to create the 70-page book. He hopes to use the pictures to promote water safety for toddlers.
Darcy Atkinson, two, died of brain injuries in December 2012. He was covered in bruises and had traces of the stimulant Ritalin in his system when he died. The toddler had been in the care of his mother's boyfriend Adam Taylor when he was rushed to Gosford Hospital by paramedics, before being airlifted to Sydney's Westmead Children's Hospital. Dr Barry Wilkins told the inquest into the toddler's death that the child had been 'caned or whipped' before he died . He described the injuries the toddler sustained as 'tram-line marks', and said he had only ever seen them inflicted on a child.
Police found mummified body of an elderly woman in a house in the Richmond area of San Francisco. The property was crawling with rats, black widow spiders, dog feces and 300 bottles of urine. The remains are believed to be that of Anna Ragin who lived with her daughter Carolyn. Neighbors said the mother had not been seen for years while police described it as the worst case of hoarding they had ever seen .
The fire started in the Mojave Narrows Park between Apple Valley and Victorville in California. Park officials started the controlled burn on Tuesday to clear the area of highly flammable cattails. But a shift in the wind caused the fire to spread out of control engulfing 70 acres of land. Residents were forced to flee their homes as the fire approached their properties near Victorville. One shed and one car were destroyed in the blaze but no homes were damaged.
Caleb Benn, a Californian high school student, has developed a $4.99 (£3.24) app for iOS devices using Instagram's application program interface. Called 'Uploader for Instagram', it allows users to upload photos to Instagram directly from their computer rather than using only their smartphone. An engineer from Facebook, which owns Instagram, sent Benn an email last week claiming the app violated the company's terms of service. The email asked Benn to 'fix' the app by Monday, but Benn said doing this would make the app would be pointless.
Mike Holpin, 56, has three £450 PS4 consoles in his council house in Monmouthshire. His 40 children by 20 women have cost the taxpayer more than £4million in benefits and care costs. At least 16 children have been taken off him and their mothers by social services. He says: 'For all my sins I have done one or two things right' . One of his youngest children, a three-year-old girl, was born after he helped a childless couple have a baby.
Italian Glamour: The Essence of Italian Fashion, From the Postwar Years to the Present Day, captures the evolution of Mediterranean style through 300 iconic dresses and archived images. The book was compiled by Enrico Quinto and Paolo Tinarelli - the two men who were the first to introduce the concept of vintage style in Italy. It looks at the humble beginnings of the world's biggest Italian brands and how they rose to cultural significance.
Michael Brelo goes on trial on Monday charged with two counts of voluntary manslaughter for the deaths of Timothy Russell, 43, and Malissa Williams, 30, in November 2012. He is the lone officer among the 13 who fired their weapons that night who is charged criminally because prosecutors say he stood on the hood and opened fire four seconds after the other officers had stopped shooting. A rookie cop told the same investigators that the 31-year-old Cleveland officer talked about it in the days after the November 2012 shooting. He said: 'It's possible because I was so terrified that I was going to get run over' .
Nigel Farage admits Ukip has 'slipped back a bit' in the polls as sense of euphoria wanes among supporters. But Ukip leader says key campaign issues like EU membership are 'back in play' with voters. Ukip support has fallen from 16.75 per cent in November to just 12.25 per cent today. Mr Farage is facing a fight to win his own election battle after falling behind Tories in Thanet South.
Victoria Police arrested 35-year-old Abijath Desikan following the 7.5 hour siege at Riverside Quay. Mr Desikan was charged with one count of armed robbery, false imprisonment and assault with a weapon. The man, of no fixed address, faced an out of sessions hearing and was remanded in custody to appear in Melbourne Magistrates' Court tomorrow.
The Facebook page of the so-called Disciples of the New Dawn has sparked an internet firestorm as thousands of mothers share, and comment on, the group's anti-cesarean memes. The community, led by Father Patrick Embry, is using the images to encourage fellow Christians to shame 'lazy' and 'negligent' mothers who have elected to undergo C-sections .
Alexis Tsipras met the Russian President in Moscow yesterday and struck deals over energy projects. The pair agreed a package of investment in energy and other projects. But Greek PM insisted he had not asked for – or received – financial aid. He said: 'Greece is a sovereign state with indisputable right to its own foreign policy'
Jamie and Dawn appeared on The Jeremy Kyle Show as a couple known only as Jamie and Dawn. The couple were appearing on an episode entitled: 'My fiancé is a womaniser but is he a cheat?' Jamie refused to take one of the show's famous lie detector tests. After admitting to having sex with one of Dawn's friends while she took their dog for a walk, he proposed. But Dawn threw the ring back in his face and stormed off, screeching: 'I'm out of here!' .
Gerry Adams has sparked outrage over comments he made on US television about Jean McConville's murder. The mother-of-ten disappeared from her Belfast home in 1972 in front of her children. She was accused by republicans of being a British Army informer, suffocated with a plastic bag and shot dead. Her remains were eventually discovered by a dog walker buried in a dune in County Louth in 2003. In an interview with CBS this weekend, Mr Adams insisted he did not know about the killing.
The ring, located 12 billion light years away, is an illusion created by the chance alignment of two distant galaxies. It is a rare manifestation of gravitational lensing predicted by Albert Einstein in his theory of general relativity. The Alma telescope in Chile was able to capture the effect in the highest resolution images ever taken by the observatory.
Pizza Hut employee said to be a friend of the employee posted the doctor's note on Reddit. The doctor's letter criticises the firm for 'wasting his time' by requiring a sick note. The note has been shared thousands of times on the social media site since it was posted.
18-year-old Billy-Anne Huxham was reportedly woken up, attacked with a machete and taken from her home in Caboolture, north of Brisbane, on Tuesday morning. Detectives are searching for Carl Garry Chapman, 32, who is believed to be the victim's former boyfriend. They believe she was taken in a silver 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander with the Queensland registration 789VNI. Police have now found that car and their inquiries continue .
SNP leader has said she is prepared to work with Labour to put Mr Miliband in Number 10. But she has held out the possibility of putting Mr Miliband into power even if Tories win more seats. SNP is projected to win more than 40 seats in Scotland at the election, potentially leaving them holding the balance of power if Labour and the Tories both fall short.
Goldfish weighing up to 2kg and koi carp up to 8kg and one metre in length are invading WA's waterways. Introduced species also bring exotic parasites and disease with them. The problem is not unique to Australia, many countries with Mediterranean climates have also had their waterways invaded by aquarium fish. Pet owners who have dumped their aquarium fish in rivers are the culprits behind the invasion .
Shigeru Miyagawa, Professor of Linguistics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has a different theory about what created human language. He says humans combined an 'expressive' layer of language with a 'lexical' layer, as seen in monkeys who utter isolated sounds, such as alarm calls. The 'integration hypothesis' suggests that whatever first caused them, these layers of language blended rapidly. A single word today can be 'internally complex, often as complex as an entire phrase'
Animal Liberation Victoria activists broke into Wagner's Poultry Farm in Coldstream in March. They found hens with eyeballs hanging out, with mangled beaks, and completely defeathered hens. The farm sells caged, free-range chicken and duck eggs. The owner of the 6000-bird farm has denied claims that the animals were not being cared for properly. 'At no time has the industry regulator raised concerns with the animal husbandry practices on Wagner’s property,' the company said.
Kevin Blandford, 33, won the Caribbean getaway through his workplace. His wife, Bonnie, wasn't able to join him because she stayed home to care for their six-month-old daughter. Each photo shows Kevin pulling the same sad face in an attempt to prove how much he missed his wife. The photo album has gone viral with more than two million views on Imgur.
A University of Nebraska researcher has revealed why stress is bad for you in a video. Limited periods of stress are good, as they release the hormone cortisol. This is useful in helping you recover from very tense situations. But too much will lower your immune system and make your bones fragile. The science of stress was explained in the video by Dr Raychelle Burks from the University ofbraska-Lincoln for the American Chemical Society. In it she reveals why prolonged periods ofstress - due to money and work - can inhibit the immune system.
London Mayor today launched Tory campaign in London with a speech in Mill Hill, North London. He said Labour leader was 'hostile' to people who wanted to own their own home. Claimed Ukip wanted to turn the clock back to the 1950s while Greens want a return to ' bronze age' . Mr Johnson said he believed the polls were starting to and would continue to move in favour of the Conservatives.
Seven out of 10 FTSE 100 bosses think Ed Miliband would be a 'catastrophe' for Britain, survey reveals. Poll of 35 bosses reveals overwhelming support for David Cameron to remain Prime Minister. Comes just days after more than 100 company bosses signed letter warning against a Labour government.
The rise of the young adult heroine has prompted a backlash on Twitter under the hashtag #realisticYA. Teenagers have taken to the social media site to hilariously voice their frustrations between the fantastical lives in the pages of books and in films, and reality. Many of the tweets look at similar dystopian situations to those in the novels, but the Twitter users describe their own realistic reactions, or what would really be probable.
Prime Minister issues impassioned plea for Ukip voters to 'come back home' to the Conservatives. Warns it is 'not the time to send a message or make a protest' in knife-edge election. Warned that doing so could put the economic recovery at risk by allowing Labour back into power. Mr Cameron also conceded that he understood the 'frustrations' of Ukip voters.
Robert Dellinger, 54, was sentenced on Thursday to two four-and-a-half to ten year sentences that are to be served consecutively in the December 2013 deaths of Amanda Murphy, 24, who was 8 months pregnant, and her fiance, 29-year-old Jason Timmons. Prosecution claimed he deliberately drove his vehicle head-on into the couple's car because he was depressed and wanted to kill himself. During the second day of the sentence hearing, he was given credit for the 15 months he has spent in jail since the crash, which means he could be released in less than eight years.
Kyle Kandrick was suspended from the Maaco auto body shop in Hagerstown, Maryland after Ella May Rudd posted the voicemail left for her husband on Facebook. The voicemail was in response to a scathing review she had written on the company's Facebook page after her tenth unsuccessful trip to Maaco. 'I want you to get her in check before there is a big f***ing problem here on my end. Understand me?' he said in the recording. The stay-at-home mother of two calls herself a 'strong woman', who had no problem confronting Kandrick herself after hearing the recording .
Angela Postle, from Maroochydore in southeast Queensland, stumbled upon the bizarre spectacle last month. The mother-of-five sent the fruit of to Queensland Environmental Health Branch for testing, but their first round of scientific tests were to no avail. 'I'm very worried because I feed my kids a lot of oranges and fruit. We need answers because this could be a more widespread problem,' Ms Postle told Daily Mail Australia.
Kira Hollis was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder three years ago. The 27-year-old, from Tamworth, Staffordshire, weighed just 6st at the time of her diagnosis. Doctors ordered the mother-of-one to go to the gym in a bid to gain some weight. There, she turned her life around and is now a healthy 9.5st and a personal trainer .
Dozens of items from entertainer's estate will go under the hammer in New York auction. Memorabilia includes plaque commemorating installation of The Monkees' star on Hollywood Boulevard. Also included are a red director’s chair with ‘The Monkees’ logo across the back, expected to fetch up to $400. A collection of framed vintage posters featuring band members will also be on sale .
Steve Tempest-Mitchell, 56, from Bradford, lost a whopping 16st after the surgery 14 months ago. The father-of-three said he decided to go through with the operation after hitting 32st and struggling to control his Type 2 diabetes. The former bomb disposal expert said he was almost a recluse when he was at his heaviest.
Disney has just opened their first-ever overwater bungalows as part of their luxury Polynesian resort. Each of the 20 overwater villas have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen and a large living area. The resort is located on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon in Orlando, Florida, and costs between $2,100 and $4,500 a night.
PM insists Coalition has spent five years 'trying to lift people up' by making work pay and encouraging responsibility. 'Just because some people have disagreed with our policies, does not mean those policies are missing in moral content,' he insisted. Archbishop of York blamed welfare cuts and 'poverty wages' for rising inequality.
Ashley Johnston, 28, was shot in February in Rojava, near the Turkish border, while fighting with the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) His mother Amanda Johnston had no idea her son was at war in the Middle East until she learnt of his death. The Queenslander, who lived in the ACT, is believed to be the first Westerner to die in battle against IS. The 28-year-old was given a heroes send off in Macquarie Park, Sydney, on Thursday.
Luke Shambrook was last seen leaving Candlebark Campground in Fraser National Park near Lake Eildon at 9.30am on Good Friday. The 11-year-old was reportedly seen walking near the Devils River on Sunday, four kilometres south of his campsite. Search crews have rushed to the location and police remain comfortable that the young boy is still alive. Luke has limited speech and his family says he is probably confused, and he may not even be aware he is lost.
At least 55 carcasses were found in the Coonarr area, near Bundaberg, on Tuesday. RSPCA spokesman Michael Beatty says it's understood the dogs were killed before a Four Corners special which exposed the horrors of the greyhound racing industry. 'The indications are that these may just be young dogs that didn't have the speed, basically. But that's really all we know,' he says .
Gunman shot himself dead at Universal Studios in Hollywood, California, at 2.15pm on Friday. He was spotted in a smoking area behind the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride at the time. Police say he was stalking the mother of his child, who works in a restaurant at the park. Last week he was escorted off the premises after vandalizing his ex-girlfriend's car. But despite court orders, he was spotted near the water slides and shot himself.
Hollywood Reporter's 'Power Stylist for 2015' list has three Aussie stylists in top 10. Stylists behind A-list Aussie stars including Cate Blanchett, Margot Robbie and Penelope Cruz. Naomi Watts' stylist Jeann Williams and Cristina Elrich also make the top 10 .
The four-bedroom home near Auckland attracted plenty of interest after its sellers put it on the market at such a low price. The house was listed by its former owners with just a $1 reserve, despite its million-dollar price-tag. The average house-price in Auckland is $766,912, almost seven times more than it was sold for. Houses in Australia sold for $125,000 are hard to find, especially around major cities where prices are much higher.
The four-day Easter long weekend will be extended by an hour when clocks go back an hour at 3am on Sunday. The time change affects all states except Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia, where daylight saving is not observed. Changing the clock is also a reminder for people to change their smoke alarm batteries, fire services around Australia say.
Stephanie Fragoso was cited on Wednesday, April Fools' Day, after she was stopped in Las Vegas, Nevada. A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper issued a $200 ticket to Fragoso for putting on lib balm while at a red light. The state released distracted driving statistics as part of its campaign to have zero driving fatalities in 2015.
The big cat was seen at Kruger National Park in South Africa attempting to tackle the hippo calf. It became separated from its herd after emerging from the water at Sunset Dam. Accompanied by a hunting partner, the lion leaps on to the calf's back and tries to take a bite out of its back. But it is chased away by the infant's angry mother and the pair are left hungry and with dented pride .
The woman and child were stranded in their vehicle in high water around 9:30 a.m. Friday on a rural highway in Lee County, Kentucky. The car was swept away and rescue workers lost sight of them hours later. Authorities in Louisville, Kentucky, made more than 100 water rescues early Friday as a severe storm's persistent downpour flooded roads and prompted at least one evacuation .
Superdrug has launched a range of creams with ingredients normally found in teenage spot treatments. The Clearly Youthful range starts at £5.99 and it is believed the range is the first of its kind on the high street. A poll of 2,000 women in their 30s, 40s and 50s discovered almost half were still being blighted with blemishes well into adulthood.
Stock market returns have averaged 16 per cent a year under the Tories compared with just under 9 per cent under Labour. Figures are a further boost for David Cameron and George Osborne ahead of the general election. Investors fare better under the Conservatives, according to analysis by Hargreaves Lansdown.
Bentley design chief Luc Donckerwolke thought the new Lincoln Continental luxury saloon shared too many similarities with the Bentley Flying Spur. The side windows of the vehicles look similar and both models have chrome trim around their windows and rears . The designer elaborated: 'This behavior is not respectable. Building a copy like this is giving a bad name to the car design world' A Lincoln spokesman dismissed the Bentley designer's criticism and said the model 'is clearly a Lincoln'
Hugo Mbaeri allegedly handed over customer names, account details and signatures to gang of fraudsters. The 25-year-old is on trial for fraud by abuse of position and conspiracy to commit fraud at Old Bailey. He is in the dock alongside seven others who are accused of using their accounts to siphon funds away. The alleged ringleader of the scheme, Olawabiyi Ayanwale, set up standing orders by impersonating victims.
Choupette is a three-year-old Birman cat and the pride, joy, and slightly disturbing obsession, of Lagerfeld — or ‘Daddy’ as he calls himself when talking to his pet. Choupette has her own six-strong team at her beck and call whether they’re catering for her faddy diet, stocking up on her favourite beauty products or just tickling her furry tummy.
Campaign chiefs attempted to rebuff letter from 100 business leaders that criticised the party. They called for a Labour government signed by people ‘from all walks of life’. But within hours the plan was in chaos as it was found the signatories included benefit fraudster, trade unionists and the cigar-smoking children of millionaires. One signatories identified herself as someone who had 'worked on a zero hours contract' But Labour removed her name after it was revealed she had been convicted of benefit fraud.
Erica Ann Ginneti, 35, a married mother of three from Philadelphia, pleaded guilty in December to institutional sexual assault and disseminating sexually explicit materials to a minor. The former math and calculus teacher at Lower Moreland Township School District had been facing seven to 14 years in prison, but on Friday Judge Garrett Page sentenced her to 3-23 months, including the first 30 days in jail and the next 60 on house arrest. She also faces three years’ probation, 100 hours of community service and will have to register as a sex offender for the next 25 years.
The Hunger Games film franchise has grossed over $2 billion after three movies - and the final chapter is due out at the end of the year. The Avengers garnered $1.5 billion with just one film in 2012, and there are three other sequels to come, with the follow-up hitting cinemas May 1.
Derek Lowe, 38, and Tina Lowe, 33, were hit shortly before 10am on Easter Sunday in Durham, North Carolina. Amtrak train No. 80 was headed from Charlotte to New York City when the accident occurred. The Lowes were pronounced dead at the scene and the train continued on its way after a delay of about two hours.
Vivienne Westwood-designed penthouse at The London West Hollywood hotel is set to open next month. The 10th-floor penthouse measures 11,000 square feet with two levels and will cost $25,000 a night. The master bedroom suite includes a contemporary king-sized four poster bed, with cushions and a tapestry designed by Westwood. The bi-level penthouse is part of the hotel's $25 million renovation project.
The latest huge land mass is 1.5 square miles (four square kilometres) in size and was created by dumping sand on live coral reefs, possibly damaging local ecosystems. It is just one of several artificial islands China has been creating in the region - and the exact purpose of them is unknown. Five islands in total have been built in this way, and two more are in development. Experts have told MailOnline that the activities could be hugely damaging to local ecosystems .
Around 75 people were inside the Korean Union United Methodist Church in Rahway when the ceiling collapsed, fire department battalion chief Daryl Rutter told Daily Mail Online. Thirteen people had minor injuries while one woman was sent to the trauma center at University Hospital with a serious but non-life threatening head injury. The cause of the collapse is currently being investigated .
Cody Neatis, eight, has Down's syndrome, epilepsy, autism and is fed by a tube. He was admitted to Royal Preston Hospital last Thursday with a chest infection. But he has had to sleep on a mattress on the floor as the hospital doesn't have a suitable bed. His mother, Lynne, 48, has slept with Cody on the mattress in case he hurts himself in the night. She is demanding answers from the local health trust as she claims she has waited two years for the high-sided bed needed for disabled children.
Indiana lawmakers unveiled this morning an amendment its already-in-effect law clarifying that no one will 'be able to discriminate against anyone at any time' The Arkansas legislature was also poised to pass changes to its legislation after the state's Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson rejected its bill at the last minute on Wednesday following public uproar. The two, GOP-controlled states were in a frenzy to quell national outrage over legislation meant to satisfy evangelicals who do not believe they should be compelled by the government to provide goods and services to certain customers if doing so would violate their religious convictions. The moves had the direct effect of upsetting gay and lesbian individuals and incited massive protests.
The mercury is set to rise steadily until Friday, when southern parts of England are forecast to hit 21C (70F) or higher - which would be the hottest this year so far. That would put many holiday resorts in the shade - with Rome expected to peak at 16C (61F) and Athens at 16c (61f) and Marseille at 18C (65F) It comes after the washout weather of last week gave way to a spectacular Easter weekend. England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each recorded their warmest days of the year.
ESA's Asteroid Impact Mission (AIM) will head to the paired Didymos asteroids in 2020. The 800 m-diameter main body is orbited by a 170 m moon, informally called 'Didymoon' AIM will perform high-resolution visual, thermal and radar mapping of the moon to build detailed maps of its surface and interior structure. It will also put down a lander – ESA's first touchdown on a small body since Rosetta's Philae landed on a comet last November.
Robert Clark, 96, was captured by Nazis in Tobruk in 1942 and spent rest of war in POW camps. He is registered blind, deaf in one ear and dependent on a wheelchair and a wheelchair. For past two years he has used £50,000 savings to pay for £960-a-week live-in carer. But Brent Council has refused to increase funding and he may have to go into care home. More than 127,000 people have signed a petition calling for him to be allowed to stay in his home .
Dr Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor with nearly 20 years experience in women's health. She says PMS has often been dismissed as a myth in the past, but that new research has indicated a link between inflammation and PMS. Dr Briden says that PMS can be banished for good by adapting an anti-inflammatory diet. She tells of a patient who was suffering with PMS whom she helped by changing her eating habits.
Many Christian schools give priority to families who regularly attend services, a practice which they say preserves their faith ethos. But a group of vicars say it can lead to discrimination against the poor. They say affluent parents are more likely to cheat the system by going to church just to get their children into a C of E school. The comments, made in a letter to The Guardian, sparked anger from the Church of England.
Martin Vargic used satellite data to chart how the constellation stars have shifted and will change in the future. Using data collected by the European Space Agency on the gradually shifting position of stars, he has estimated how the constellations will change between. 50,000 BC to 100,000CE. The Big Dipper, for example, will change from looking like a plough to something that looks more like duck, while the proud form of Leo will mutate into an unrecognisable shape. Orion will lose his head and the Crux will become little more than two parallel lines similar to an equals sign.
A 19-year-old woman was changing in a cubicle in Aqua Vale Swimming Pool in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. She noticed a man looking under the bottom of the cubicle and kicked him. The man then disappeared and police are appealing for anyone who recognises him to contact them. The incident is thought to be connected to a similar incident that took place at the same pool .
Paul Childs, who is running in the Liverpool Riverside seat, was diagnosed in 2011. He said he burst into tears when he was told he was HIV positive after a routine test. The air steward said he was infuriated by Nigel Farage's 'scaremongering' over the number of foreigners who have the condition. Mr Childs said: 'You can’t keep blaming a country’s problems on immigrants. HIV is a drop in the ocean compared to what else the NHS is spending money on' .
The liquid is called Shear-Thickening Fluid (STF), and instantly hardens upon impact at any temperature. In a 'liquid armour' this provides protection from penetration by high-speed projectiles and additionally dispersing energy over a larger area. Researchers have already tested the material in existing body armour designs.
Amateur photographer Hernando Rivera Cervantes captured the images as the Colima volcano in Mexico erupted. The 12,400 feet (3,800 metre) high volcano, which first erupted in 1576, is one of the most active volcanoes in Mexico. He spent eight hours watching the volcano as it threw ash up to 1.8 miles (three kilometres) into the atmosphere before managing to capture the rare picture. Lightning is thought to occur due to the build up of electric charge in the ash cloud as the particles rub against each other. Just like in a thunder cloud, this charge builds up until it seeks a path to the ground as lightning.
Anthony Clark Reed was driving around Detroit, Michigan, on Monday night when he was pulled over. The 24-year-old was handcuffed, despite complaining that he had trouble breathing. He suffered a fatal heart attack and died two hours later after being taken to hospital. His father, pastor Kevin Clark, claims his son had been 'driving erratically' because he was having trouble breathing and was searching for his inhaler. He is planning to sue police for their role in his son's death  .
Pupils at Riverview Junior School in Gravesend, Kent have been told they cannot run in the playground. Parents say children need to 'let off steam' during their breaks as well as getting exercise. School says they are trying to crack down on a 'chasing' game which has caused injuries.
Fortnum & Mason's 'Chotch Egg' is the world’s first gourmet chocolate scotch egg. Hotel Chocolat's witty take on the egg sandwich comes complete in a sarnie box. Paul A Young's Sea Salted Caramel filled egg is decorated in gold and served up with an egg cup and spoon. Godiva's Alter Eggo can be customised with hair, eyes and smile at all eyes.
Hayley Okines suffered from the rare disease progeria which ages the body at eight times the normal rate. Progeria takes its name from the Greek word 'proeros', meaning prematurely old. It involves a mutant protein called progerin that accelerates physical ageing. There are around 74 known cases of the disease around the world and only four in the UK. Hayley, from Bexhill, East Sussex, defied the odds to live four more years and even published anautobiography about living with the disease.
Traditional Chinese Medicine claims all manner of ailments including back ache, poor memory and even cancer can be cured by the natural world. It is often believed that the more endangered the animal is, the greater the healing affect it will have. The pursuit of these traditions is the driving force behind the $20 billion (£13bn) illegal wildlife network, the world's third largest elicit trade.
Brian Gemmell said spy chiefs ordered him to ‘stop digging’ when he reported possible paedophile ring. He spoke out during a meeting with victim Richard Kerr, who claimed he was one of three youngsters trafficked from the home before being molested by ‘very powerful’ figures in a Westminster paedophile gang. MI5 has faced long-standing allegations of covering up child abuse to enable it to gather intelligence on Loyalist politicians.
An elderly couple have been charged as investigations deepen into the discovery of a mass dog grave containing the carcasses of 55 greyhounds. The 71-year-old man and 64-year old woman were charged with unlawfully possessing a firearm after a police search found a rifle and ammunition in a home in Bundaberg on Thursday. The carcasses were in various states of decomposition when found by a member of the public 360 kilometres north of Brisbane in Vera Scarth-Johnson Wildflower Reserve, and it is thought that the site is a common dumping ground for unwanted racing greyh dogs. The shocking grisly photos show the decomposed bodies and burnt out skeletons of the greyhound.
Julie Merner, 39, has been admitted to hospital 13 times in the last six years. The mother-of-three, from Bootle, Merseyside, suffers severe liver cirrhosis. She has been left with 'luminous' jaundiced skin and can barely speak as she struggles for breath. Not a drop of alcohol has passed Ms Merner's lips since January - her longest spell of abstinence. Taxpayers pay up £3.5 billion a year to treat alcohol-related problems on the NHS.
Antarctica has experienced its highest temperature on record, according to meteorologists. Sensors at Argentina's Esperanza Base on the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula recorded a temperature of 17.5°C. Over a two day period last week temperatures reached 17.4°C (63.3°F) and 17. 5°C ($63.5F) This is potentially a new record for the warmest temperature measured on the frozen continent. However, the heatwave on the coldest continent on Earth has still to be officially certified by the World Meteorological Organisation.
Dylan Miller, 21, is a senior at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, studying English and philosophy. He decided to live in a hut deep in the woods to learn about living with only the necessities. He hopes living in his nine-foot-tall, 17-by-17ft hut will teach him about living simply, away from the luxuries of the present day.
The pair from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, have not been in contact with their families for several days. One of the boys is believed to be a relative of Hammaad Munshi, Britain's youngest convicted terrorist. Munshi was just 15 when he joined a cell of Islamic fanatics targeting the Royal Family. He was arrested on his way home from a chemistry exam in 2006 and found with two bags of ball-bearings - key material for a suicide vest. The 17-year-old was jailed for two years under the Terrorism Act in 2008. The pair are thought to have boarded a Thomas Cook flight from Manchester Airport to Dalaman in Turkey.
The 23-year-old driver and his two adult passengers managed to escape unharmed after the blue Mitsubishi Lancer sunk to the bottom of the pool at Hinchinbrook in Sydney's north-west early on Friday morning. The men told police they were driving along Partridge Road at 4.30am on Friday when they collided with a taxi at a roundabout. Their car spun out of control before mounting the kerb, smashing through a colourbond fence and landing in the pool. A taxi driver involved in the bungle fled the scene of the accident leaving the man to explain to police .
Liz Smith, 92, is spilling celebrity secrets that she never printed over the course of her 70 year career. She claims Barry Diller asked her in 1992: 'Do you think I should come out?' but that he 'worships' his wife Diane Von Fürstenberg. Barbara Walters lost interest in the gossip writer when her newspaper column at the New York Post was cut. Elizabeth Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor are two of her closest friends, along with former Texas Governor Ann Richard and Broadway legend Elaine Stritch.
Kyle Patrick Loughlin, who was enrolled at Bridgewater State University on an early childhood education course, was arrested on Tuesday night after reportedly admitting that he'd molested two boys aged between four and five. Police then proceeded to search his dorm room where they found more than 100 pairs of children's underwear and diapers. The student allegedly said that he started feeling an attraction to young boys as a teenager and he sometimes wrote 'sexually charged fantasy stories' involving children.
Dalny Vostock, a 100-metre long freezer trawler, sank in the Sea of Okhotsk at 4am local time on Thursday. It was carrying 132 crew members from Russia, Myanmar, Latvia, Ukraine and Vanuatu. The ship tipped over when a fishing net weighing 80 tons was pulled in, a regional governor said. So far 63 people have been rescued, with survivors suffering from hypothermia and other injuries. At least 54 bodies have been recovered in the huge rescue operation.
Spanish expert, Dr Celia Sanchez-Ramos, found the LED screens can harm the retina - the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye - and may even lead to partial blindness. Modern LED screens emit up to five times as much blue light as older technology. Children and the elderly are most at risk on account of their delicate eyes, as well as 'digital workers' and those who are especially sensitive to blue light. The average adult now spends up to eight-and-a-half hours in front of a screen every day.
British companies found oil and gas in a remote field north of the islands after nine months of drilling. The bonanza could be worth billions of pounds and add to fears of renewed conflict. Discovery comes amid worsening relations with Buenos Aires 33 years after Argentina invaded islands. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon warned of a 'very live threat' from Argentina.
Long-running motoring show took up first, second, third and fifth spots in top five for the month. Four episodes in February were watched a total of 9,047,000 times while episode two alone was watched 2,645,000. The viewing figures come a week after Jeremy Clarkson was dismissed from the BBC for punching Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon.
Sydney’s dwelling values rose by 5.8 per cent in the last quarter bringing the average median house price to $690,000. It's the strongest increase since April in 2009, according to the latest figures from RP Data. It comes after the Reserve Bank cut official interest rates to 2.25% in February, leading to a weekly 80 per cent auction clearance rate and an investor fuelled market. Sydney's performance drove the quarterly national dwelling value to heighten by 3 per cent, despite Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth suffering significant declines.
Duncan Hodgetts, 25, fell from 14th floor window of Executive Plaza building in midtown Manhattan. He was found on third-floor balcony of neighboring Michelangelo Hotel, near Rockefeller Center. It is understood tax specialist for Ernst and Young had been on business trip when he fell. New York Police Department said they are treating his death as suicide.
Hakeem Kuta, 17, was on life support and passed away Saturday morning after succumbing injuries from the fall that happened on Thursday night, said the New York Police Department. Police were responding to complaints of a group of teens smoking marijuana and loitering in the lobby when Kuta and the five others ran when police officers arrived. Kuta jumped over a three-foot high wall without realizing there was a gap between the buildings. He was taken to St Barnabas Hospital where he was listed in critical condition and died around 11am on Saturday.
Professional wrestler Robert Abercrombie, known as Rob Venomous, posted the video online. It shows him revving up the engine of his red Chevrolet Camero and pulling out his son's tooth. James, eight, can be seen running up to the camera with blood smudged across his other teeth. The video has gone viral, attracting more than 3million views since it was posted four days ago.
Brandon Afoa, 33, of Puyallup, Washington, was operating a tug to push aircraft at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport when the brakes and steering failed, causing him to crash into a luggage lift. The incident, which took place at 2am on December 26, 2007, left Afoa unable to use his legs or right arm. He went on to sue Port of Seattle - which owns and operates the airport - in King County Superior Court, saying that the company failed to maintain a safe workplace.
Keonna Thomas, 30, was arrested at her home in Philadelphia on charges she tried to join and martyr herself for the Islamic State group. Authorities said that she communicated with an Islamic State fighter in Syria who asked if she wanted to be part of a martyrdom operation and that she told the fighter that the opportunity 'would be amazing' She appeared in court this afternoon dressed entirely in black, with just her eyes showing, and will remain in custody until her next appearance on April 8. She is charged with providing material aid to terrorists, one of the same charges filed in 2010 against another Pennsylvania woman, Colleen LaRose, known as Jihad Jane.
Hay Castle in Hay-on-Wye is infested with deathwatch beetles burrowing in to its timber frames. A £5 million battle plan has been launched to repel the insect attackers. It was built in the late 12th century by the powerful Norman Lord William de Braose and has been added to through the ages.
Marcus and Markieff Morris, who both play forward for the Phoenix Suns, are now the focus of an investigation into a felony aggravated assault which allegedly occurred in January. Police say the 25-year-old twins and three others assaulted Erik Hood at the Nina Mason Pulliam Recreation & Sports Complex in Phoenix, Arizona. Hood told police he sent a text telling the twins' mother, Thomasine Morris, he'd 'always be there for her' and that another friend, Julius Kane, 25, saw the message and concluded their relationship was sexual in nature. No charges have been filed and no arrests have been made, but prosecutors are continuing to review the case.
Keith Cameron, 54, persuaded friend and neighbour Jonathan Speirs to part with £476,864. He promised world-famous lighting architect a £2million return on his investment in two years. But it was all an elaborate lie and he spent the money on a New York flat for his daughter. Cameron was today jailed for five years at Edinburgh Sheriff Court for his 'heartless' crime.
Four-year-old border collie Meg and 22-month-old English springer spaniel Jess trained for six months. They can detect dry rot at much earlier stages than humans and can find it in hidden places. Mark Doggett, 30, from Wolverhampton, set up business using their sense of smell. He now plans to train his dogs to sniff out bed bugs for hospitals and hotels.
A couple from Texas who celebrated their wedding in 2012 claim their photographer wrote hurtful racial slurs on the bottom of photo booth snapshots from the event. The couple, who does not wish to be identified, hired attorney Cathy Hale to sue James Evans the owner of Premiere Photos for allegedly providing a photo booth that printed, 'Poor N***** Party' The couple wasn't alerted of the photos until many months after the celebration when the bride's sister told the family about the racist incident at the photo booth the couple rented for the party.
Stacy Maitai had to give up her job in Perth in order to care for her son full-time. The 28-year-old is not eligible for further financial assistance from Centrelink as she is not an Australian citizen. The single mother says she is trying her best to keep food on the table but was given an eviction notice after being $4000 behind in her rent for her three-bedroom home, which costs $380 each week. A fundraising page on mycause has raised more than $18,000 to help the struggling family.
Robert Dellinger told investigators he was trying to kill himself in December 2013 when he drove his pickup truck across an Interstate 89 median and smashed into an SUV carrying Amanda Murphy, 24, who was 8 months pregnant, and her fiance, 29-year-old Jason Timmons. He pleaded guilty in February to negligent homicide for the deaths of the couple, who were from Wilder, Vermont, and to assault for the death of the fetus. His lawyers want a sentence that would see him serve only about eight months in prison after being given credit for time already served.
Gangs of up to six follow wealthy shoppers in the West End before stealing their cash and belongings. In one example Metropolitan Police stopped two Chilean women wearing burkas after they had been spotted targeting rich Arab tourists in the Park Lane and Mayfair areas. A bag they were carrying contained €130,000 and £20,000 as well as gold and diamond jewellery.
Self-styled ‘angry Leftie revolutionary and magician’ Gareth Shoulder has been recruited by the BBC to comment on the Election as a member of its ‘Generation 2015 Election youth panel’. The 24-year-old used his ‘@bbcgen2015’ Twitter page to make the disparaging remark about Mr Cameron and Ivan, who died aged six in 2009 after being born with cerebral palsy and epilepsy.
The money was collected from students at the University of Surrey. It was submerged in agar - a substance that allows bacteria to grow quickly - and then monitored for three to four days. The students found thousands of bacteria colonies living on the sample of money. Most of the bacteria found on the coins studied was harmless. Most common type of bacteria they discovered living on our coinage was bacillus mycoides. But MRSA and food poisoning bacteria have been found on money in previous studies.
The network handed Williams a six-month suspension in February after he acknowledged he had lied about being on board a helicopter that came under fire while reporting from Iraq in 2003. But according to a report in Vanity Fair, Williams started exaggerating his stories because he felt insecure about Brokaw, whom he succeeded at Nightly News in 2004. 'He likes to sort of tell these grandiose tales... I just saw it as one of the quirks of his personality,' one former exec told the publication. But former correspondents who spoke to Vanity Fair said the stories left him 'incensed'
Just one Crème egg will take 19 minutes of skipping to burn off, and contains almost seven teaspoons of sugar. That’s more than half of the 50g of sugar the World Health Organisation recommends per day. A Kit Kat Chunky Easter egg - and the chocolate bar that comes with it - will take three 45 minute cycle classes to work off. A 90g packet of mini eggs contains a whopping 444 calories, which can be burned in 50 minutes.
Cryos International, the 'world's largest sperm bank', is relocating from New York to Orlando, Florida. The new offices are just yards from the University of Central Florida, which has 52,000 students. Cryos supplies sperm online to all 50 U.S. states and 80 countries across the world. Donors are allowed to remain anonymous, and a company spokesman said they can earn up to $750 per month.
No one in Britain lives as much as 70 miles from the sea. Our coastline of 10,800 miles is longer than India’s. Popular television series explore it, gliding over the cliffs by helicopter as if in a dream. National Trust mainly bought up the wilder shores to preserve their wildness.
Zaur Dadaev is one of five Chechan men accused of killing Boris Nemstov in Moscow in February. The politician was shot in the back four times on a bridge close to the Kremlin in February . He was the only one, according to a judge and investigators, who confessed to the killing. But he later retracted his confession and said he had been beaten and pressured. Now he has told a court he was abducted, beaten and forced into confessing to the murder.
The bust was spearheaded by one male narcotics officer, who posed as a high school senior between August 2014 and March 2015. An amount of cocaine, marijuana and prescription drugs Xanax and Tramadol was also seized in the bust. The two schools hit in this operation were Pearland High School and Dawson High School.
Ed Miliband has pledged to scrap the controversial 'non-dom' status which allows millionaires to reduce their tax bil. Labour leader says it makes Britain an 'offshore tax haven for a few' and can 'no longer be justified' But shadow chancellor Ed Balls has warned scrapping the rules would cost the country money. He said: 'I think if you abolished the whole status then probably it ends up costing Britain money'
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Hundreds of seals are being killed in British waters to protect salmon and other fish stocks. Fishermen and farmers are allowed to kill seals which they believe are threatening stocks. In Scotland, they must get a licence which restricts the number of animals they can kill. But in the rest of Britain, there are no legal restrictions on culling seals, meaning people can do as they please.
The idea of having another referendum on Scotland's future in the UK before 2020 ranked 19th on a list of 23 policies presented to voters. It comes after Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last night refused to rule out staging a second independence vote if the SNP wins the 2016 Holyrood elections.
The film has also established a new high-water mark for the month of April, blowing past the $95 million debut of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. It now stands as the highest-grossing opening for any film in the Fast and Furious franchise. It also ranks. ninth among the top ten top ten openings in history.
The two-year-old grey tabby belongs to Jennifer Stewart, 31, and her husband, Joseph Naaman, 34. The couple adopted the cat seven months ago after he was abandoned in their Abu Dhabi neighbourhood. Jennifer said she isn't satisfied with the way Felix's crate was secured and transported. Etihad Airways said it is working with ground handlers and 'third-party specialists' to find the cat.
Nasa has selected a variety of companies to work on projects to create advanced space technologies. These include a faster method of propulsion known as Vasimr, which could apparently get to Mars in a matter of weeks, not months. The engine - which uses plasma as a propellant - is being developed by the Ad Astra Rocket company in Texas. Short for Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, it works with plasma, an electrically charged gas that can be heated to extreme temperatures by radio waves and controlled by strong magnetic fields. Over three years, Nasa will give the company about £6.8 million ($10 million) to get the engine almost ready to fly in space.
Coronation Street bosses reportedly overturned a ban on their cast offering their dulcet tones to radio adverts. Katy Cavanagh, who played Julie Carp on the soap, was said to have been given a telling off for taking on a voiceover job for the BBC iPlayer Restart. The show's bosses were said to be disgruntled that Katy was lending her voice to a rival station and thus potentially advertising the Street's biggest competitor, EastEnders .
It has been reported that Katie still regularly checks Kieran's phone and makes him tell her whenever she is going out. It was also claimed that she no longer allows him to go to the gym as she worries that his obsession with his looks could feed into his sex addiction. Kieran cheated on Katie with two of her best friends Chrissy Thomas and Jane Poultney in 2014. Katie decided to stick by her man and Kieran underwent sex addiction therapy for his problems .
Photographer Juergen and Christine Sohns captured the moment the bear let his prey get away in the Brooks River in the Katmai National Park, southern Alaska. Sockeye salmon migrate up rivers during the spring in order to reach the breeding grounds where they were born to spawn. The fish are very fast and difficult to catch underwater, but once they leap into the air they have no way of changing course, making them easy to pick out.
Zhou Qunfei, 45, has been named China's richest woman after her company Lens Technology went public. The self-made billionaire's company supplies protective window glass used in Apple devices. The 45-year-old was born into extreme poverty in a village in rural China. Her mother died when she was just five years old, and her father was made blind in an accident. She left home as a teenager to work in a glass-processing factory in Shenzhen, China. She would send her salary home to her father, who was nearly blinded in an industrial accident.
Kevin Franklin, 53, of Dunstable, Bedfordshire, put the lights up last November in preparation for Christmas. But he didn't take them down in January because he wanted to switch them on again in April. Mr Franklin's 15-year-old son Bradley is autistic and the family want to use his light show to raise awareness for charities working with those with the disability. The continued presence of the lights in recent weeks has angered some neighbours.
Misao Okawa died of heart failure at her nursing home in Osaka, Japan, on April 1. Born on March 5, 1898, the great-grandmother had only celebrated her 117th birthday last month. She was only fifth person ever recorded to have reached the age of 117, but was still walking until 110. Gertrude Weaver, aged 116, is now the world's oldest person, according to Geronotology Research Group.
Joshua Smith, 16, fell from the cliff at Spittal Point, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland. He was plucked from the water by the crew of an RAF rescue helicopter and flown to hospital. Police have said they are not treating Joshua's death as suspicious, but have referred it to police watchdog.
Deputy Prime Minister is trailing Labour by 2 per cent in his Sheffield Hallam constituency. He won his seat in 2010 by a huge margin scooping more than 50 per cent of the vote. But a poll by Lord Ashcroft shows 36 per cent are now planning to vote for Labour's Oliver Coppard. This compares with 34 per cent who said they would support the Deputy Prime Minister. Aides said he would be out knocking doors on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Colombian-born Manuela Arbelaez's mind was clearly somewhere else when she removed the wrong price tag during Thursday's show. The model and host Drew Carey both gasped after she revealed the true price of the Hyundai Sonata SE before Andrea had finished guessing. She described how after the blunder she broke down in tears and 'wanted to go in a wormhole and disappear' Producers decided not to punish her and said there was nothing to worry about during the commercial break.
Jeremy Clarkson is now a green campaigner and Simon Cowell will be on the £5 note, it is claimed. The Leaning Tower of Pisa will be turned into a luxury hotel, the Telegraph reports. Tesco's trampoline aisles and Manchester United's astrological team are picked using astrology. Police urge followers to vote for their 'favourite' prison inmate to get them freed early.
Marian Carole Rees was 13 when she disappeared from Hillsdale in southern Sydney in early April 1975. The teenager often talked of running away from home and had said goodbye to her brother on the morning she disappeared. Magistrate Sharon Freund said the disappearance did not appear suspicious and there was no evidence suggesting suicide. She said she was unconvinced, on the balance of probabilities, that Ms Rees is dead.
Becca Litchfield, 29, and partner Dale, 30, from Gotham, Nottingham, were heart-broken when they discovered their savings would only be enough to cover the cost of a wedding, or fertility treatment. Desperate for a family, the couple chose to sacrifice their dream wedding and go ahead with IVF, but were over the moon when they won a wedding competition weeks later. Becca gave birth to twins Stanley and Darci-Mai after two rounds of IVF .
The emails show the very active role that Cylvia Hayes, Kitzhaber's longtime companion, played in his administration, as well as the tension that it sometimes raised with the governor's staff. Hayes routinely attended meetings, was copied on emails among senior staff and requested information or clerical assistance from state employees. Hayes has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the release of her personal emails. The FBI is investigating and has issued subpoenas for the emails and thousands of other records.
The plan was revealed in an email sent out to YouTube Partners. It will offer consumers the choice to pay for an 'ads-free' version of YouTube for a monthly fee. According to YouTube's updated Partner Program Terms, YouTube will pay creators 55% of the total net revenues from subscription fees – the same percentage associated with advertising.
Millie Elia, an eighth-grade student from Oak Mountain, Alabama, died following the accident at Mount Cheaha State Park around 4.40pm on Saturday. The 14-year-old had been rappelling on Pulpit Rockpark with her family and a friend when she fell.
The prize porker, known as Pigwig, had fallen into the pool in Ringwood, Hampshire. His owners had been taking him for a walk around the garden when he plunged into the water. Two fire crews and a specialist animal rescue team had to use slide boards and strops to haul him out.
Twitter has officially rolled out its ‘retweet with comment’ feature, which, unsurprisingly, lets people annotate the tweets of others. The new tool lets users embed tweets within their own messages, meaning that users get an extra 116 characters to comment on a tweet. Available on Twitter’s website and the iPhone app, the feature will roll out to Android handsets soon. Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has already embraced the tool by commenting on a retweet.
Six world powers and Iran are still trying to reach a preliminary accord on reining in Tehran's nuclear program, after failing to agree crucial details such as the lifting of U.N. sanctions by a midnight deadline the day before. President Barack Obama's spokesman refused to give reporters an update on the status of the meetings or scheduling, saying he would leave those announcements to negotiators. But he confirmed that 'the sense that we have is yes, that the talks continue to be productive and that progress is being made' Speculation was swirling on Wednesday afternoon that representatives from the six countries, including the U.S., participating in the Switzerland-based discussions with Iran in were on the verge of making a
Ian Guffick asked pupils at Mitton Manor Primary School in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, to make changes. The 31-year-old also altered a number of the pupil's exam answers himself . This was despite the exam session finishing, a conduct panel heard at a hearing . The Department for Education annulled the whole school's SAT's results last year . Guffik was later forced to give up his job at the school and has since admitted the allegations .
Ten-man Southampton beat Blackburn 1-1 after 180 minutes to win Premier League U21 Cup. Ryan Seager had put Saints ahead, but Matt Targett scored an own goal for Blackburn. Sam Gallagher's stunning 25-yard strike won the game for the hosts in extra time.
Claudetteia Love, 17, said she and friends would not go to Carroll High School's prom in Monroe, Louisiana. Principal Patrick Taylor told her she had to wear a dress to the event on April 24. Her comments sparked an outpouring of support from across the country. But now, Principal Taylor and school board president Rodney McFarland have reportedly told Claudetteia that she can wear a tux to the prom after all.
Prince of Wales was visiting the Rheged Centre in Cumbria as part of his work for the Campaign for Wool and The Prince's Countryside Fund. He was there to inspect a photo exhibition entitled Herdwick: A Portrait of a Lakeland. Many of the photos feature a breed of sheep native to the region, the HerDwick sheep. The Prince of Wales bent down to coo over Noah Ginesi, 16 months, from Penrith, and gave him a hug .
The number of firearm licence holders in New South Wales has increased by more than 20 per cent in the last five years. Currently, a total of 215,462 licences exist compared to the 177,675 owned in 2010. Tamworth, 403km north of Sydney, was revealed to have the most number of licences - 3259. Bathurst, 200km west of Sydney was a close second at 3075. Detective Superintendent Mick Plotecki said US's popular national gun laws and pop culture was likely to be driving the increase.
Deborah Hutton has released 'My Love Affair with Food' in collaboration with the Australian Women's Weekly. The 53-year-old media personality shares her favourite recipes from the book with Daily Mail Australia. Hutton is an advocate of juicing, but says overall diet trends just don't work . She was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2011 and is now an ambassador for the Skin and Cancer Foundation.
Beatrice Nokes, 21, faces claims she incited a ring of prostitutes operating in Central London. She is accused of grooming three young women to sell their bodies for sex last year. University College London chemistry student is suspected of grooming the women. Accused of running the vice ring with 37-year-old Met police officer Daniel Williams. He faces several further offences including voyeurism and hiding profits in chimney.
George and Amal Clooney have submitted plans to their council for a 12-seater home cinema. Home cinemas are now an 'expected' luxury in properties worth over £10million. Experts say cinemas can cost anything from a few thousand to £100,000 to kit out. The more space the dwelling has the more likely you’re going to expect to see a cinema room.
Parents are using social media to post obscenities, threats, offensive photos, sexually explicit insults and even covert films of teachers. 30 per cent of teachers said they had been the subject of parents' abusive internet posts. This type of bullying is on the rise accounting for 40% of all reported online insults this year. One teacher was called a ‘wog’ by a pupil and others called ‘lesbian’ and ‘slut’. Teachers said that 60% of the abusive comments online had been written by pupils.
Labour leader vowed to end casual employment contracts that ‘undermine living standards and family life’. But his crackdown backfired spectacularly as he forgot Labour use them. Labour town halls and MPs were revealed to be hiring thousands of workers on zero-hours contracts. 68 Labour MPs had also signed up researchers and other staff on the deals over the past two years. Labour MPs said they had been told by the Parliamentary expenses watchdog to use the contracts in order to pay a living wage. Labour leader's claim that Britain has an ‘epidemic’ of zero hours contracts was rubbished by official statistics.
Boeing has filed a patent for a 'transport vehicle upright sleep support system' known as a 'cuddle chair' It looks like a backpack and fastens to the back of the headrest to allow passengers to lean forward and rest their face and chest on the contraption. The patent insists that this system is far superior to neck pillows due to sleep's 'natural horizontal tendency' Boeing tells MailOnline Travel that no further information is currently available.
The company says it expects the new 'Artisan Grilled Chicken' to be in its more than 14,300 U.S. stores by the end of next week, in products including a new sandwich, as well as existing sandwiches, wraps and salads. It says the biggest change is the removal of sodium phosphates, which it said was used to keep the chicken moist, in favor of vegetable starch. The new recipe also does not use maltodextrin, which McDonald's said is generally used as a sugar to increase browning or as a carrier for seasoning.
In Traustein, Germany, hundreds braved the snow for a traditional Easter Monday procession on horseback. In Male Trakany, Slovakia, men throw buckets of water on women as part of the Easter weekend celebrations. In Nyiregyhaza, Hungary, young men sprinkle water on young women while dancing. The tradition is known as Vízbeveto, or Water Plunge Monday, and is on the brink of extinction in Slovakia.
James Robarge, 45, from Saxtons River, Vermont was sentenced in court on Friday morning for second-degree murder in the death of his wife Kelly Robarge. Kelly, 42, disappeared from her Charlestown, New Hampshire, home on June 27, 2013. Her badly decomposed body, with her hands and head detached, was found 10 days later in Unity. The judge said he took into account the extent to which Robarge went to conceal his wife's killing and body, as well as the couple's history of domestic violence. Robarge has served nearly two years behind bars which means he could be eligible for parole in about 28 years.
During a talk in Washington today, Nasa announced that humanity is likely to encounter extra-terrestrials within a decade. 'I believe we are going to have strong indications of life beyond Earth in the next decade,' said Ellen Stofan, chief scientist for Nasa, at a Washington panel discussion. 'It's definitely not an if, it's a when,' said Jeffery Newmark, interim director of heliophysics at the agency. The announcement has been prompted by the recent discovery of water by Nasa in surprising places. Jupiter's moon Europa and Saturn's satellite Enceladus are also thought to have an ocean of liquid water beneath their surface in contact with mineral-rich
Rudy Guede, 29, is serving a 16-year sentence for the murder in Perugia, Italy. Ivory Coast national's DNA was found all over the bedroom where Miss Kercher was found. Knox and ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito served four years for murder before being cleared last month. He was convicted by the same court of being an accomplice to murder 'committed in the company of others'
Professor David Spiegelhalter, a statistician at Cambridge University, suggests phone use may be to blame. He says people are checking their emails 'all the time' and 'you do not have quiet empty time' . Comes after he revealed a typical heterosexual couple now have sex three times a month. This was compared to four times in 2000 and five times in 1990, according to his book.
Natalie Fletcher's '100 Bodies Across America' project sees painted individuals blended into the likes of tourist hotspots, forests and ruins. Each work takes here between 45 minutes and three hours to complete, with her subjects wearing only underwear whilst being painted. She hopes to complete the entire series by September this year .
All of the 36 units at Redlands House sheltered accommodation have been given the colourful treatment. Pensioner Graham White, 76, said it looks 'more like a children's playscheme' than sheltered accommodation. Vale of Glamorgan council defended the colour scheme, claiming it will help residents with poor eyesight find their way home.
Louis Jordan, 37, released a three-paragraph statement on Monday in which he said he stayed inside his cabin to keep dry and avoid sun, wind, waves and sea spray during his ordeal. 'Every time I went outside, I exposed myself to getting my clothes drenched, which would have made it harder for me to keep warm,' Jordan said. Jordan was spotted by a German-flagged boat on Thursday, more than two months after sailing out of a South Carolina marina. He said he rationed food and water and kept his calorie expenditure low.
Police arrested 12 protesters Thursday when they tried to block trucks heading to the peak of Mauna Kea where one of the world's largest telescopes is being built. About 300 people took part in the demonstration and those who were arrested were released after they each posted a $250 bail. Native Hawaiians believe the site where the telescope is being assembled is sacred because it is where their creation story begins, said Kealoha Pisciotta.
Former Merrill Lynch Bank of America employee faces life in prison if convicted of the murder charges. Seneng Mujiasih and Sumarti Ningsih, both in their 20s, were found dead in Jutting's upmarket flat in the early hours of November 1 after he called police. Jutts was deemed fit to stand trial in November following psychiatric tests.
Ronda Blaylock was just 14-years-old in 1980 when she and a friend took a ride home from a stranger after finishing the day at Atkins High School in Rural Hall, North Carolina. Her friend got dropped off first, but Ronda never made it back home. Three days later, her partially clothed body was discovered in a heavily wooded area almost 20 miles away from the bowling alley parking lot where she and her friend had hitched a ride. She had been violently assaulted and then stabbed to death. The man who gave her a ride that day was never found. Surry County Sheriff Graham Atkinson said in a press conference on Monday the man still lives in the area and
Diane McLean, 58, and her three children lost 'everything but their lives' when fire destroyed their apartment last week. A GoFundMe account has raised more than $87,000 for the family. Dr McLean paid just $1,500 a month for the 1,100-square-foot, four bedroom apartment because it was rent stabilized. She had lived there for 37 years.
Rodrigo Alves, 31, is set to appear on the new season of the E! reality show Botched, this time as a mentor for another patient. The London flight attendant has undergone 30 body-changing operations, including four rhinoplasties, liposuction and six-pack implants .
Laura Alicia Caldero, 26, was arrested on Mamitas Beach in Playa del Carmen, eastern Mexico. She claims she was removed because she refused to pay £70 fine for suntanning under a palm tree. But police say she was taken because she 'assaulted a group of private guards' Video footage of her arrest has caused widespread outrage online.
Lingerie model Sarah Stage, 30, is less than a month from her due date, but barely has a bump to show for it. The Los Angeles resident has been making waves online recently with her series of body-flaunting photos on Instagram as she documents her first pregnancy.
American Eagle Flight 2536 was scheduled to fly about 125 miles from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to Wichita Falls, Texas, on Sunday night. The plane left nearly a half-hour late, and the pilot told passengers that the runway lights were turned off and there was nobody at the airport to turn them on, according to officials in the city of 100,000 people. Wichita Falls officials first said that the Eagle pilot had the wrong radio frequency to turn on the lights on the main, 13,000-foot runway.
Jordan Sim-Mutch posted pictures of stolen money and drugs on Facebook after targeting businesses. The 24-year-old was part of armed gang responsible for 29 robberies and burglaries in Greater Manchester. He was jailed for nine years after admitting to a string of offences at Minsull Street Crown Court. Hours before sentencing, he posted picture of himself and other gang members in the dock. The picture was illegally taken by a friend in the public gallery of the court on Wednesday.
Memories Pizza in Walkerton, Indiana, said it would refuse to cater a gay wedding. Owner Kevin O'Connor told reporters he has temporarily shut the restaurant's doors after he received abusive phone calls and was trolled online. The pizzeria's Yelp page was targeted by those who disagreed with the O'Connors' statements, attracting hundreds of one star reviews. Supporters have hit back, raising more than $440,000 for the embattled owners via a fundraising page on GoFundMe in just one day .
Pete Bennett, 33, from Brighton, won a dream £100,000 after coming first in the seventh series of the Channel 4 show in 2006. But the troubled star says he squandered his prize cash on the animal tranquiliser ketamine and is now homeless. Nine years on the Tourette's sufferer says his condition has calmed down and he wants to crack Hollywood as an actor.
Ambra Battilana, 22, told police Harvey Weinstein asked her for a kiss and then groped her during a 'business meeting' at his Tribeca office in Manhattan on Friday night. The very next day she snapped a picture of her matinee ticket to a preview showing of Finding Neverland, which Weinstein is producing, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater and posted it on her Instagram. A movie industry source said Weinstein gave her the $227 sixth-row-center-seat ticket during their Friday night meeting and told her he would be backstage during the show.
Corinne Gump, 10, and her grandparents, 61-year-old Judy and Bill Schmidt, who were both deaf, lost their lives in the early-morning blaze in Youngstown, Ohio on Monday. Corinne's mother, Lynn Schmidt, reportedly left the girl with her grandparents and went back to her boyfriend's home, even after she knew he was accused of sexually assaulting her daughter. Robert Seman, Jr., 46, was set to go on trial for allegedly sexually abusing the girl over several years. He was under electronically-monitored house arrest at the time of the fire but he was taken back into custody on Monday, accused of trying to bribe a witness.
Charlotte Cobbald, 17, was suffering from anorexia and depression at the time of her death. She was visiting her father's farm in Acton, Suffolk, while on day release from mental health unit. Inquest heard that she injected herself with the drug after saying she felt like a 'failure' She then ran away from her father, saying 'let me die', before collapsing in a field. Paramedics fought to save her but she died from the effects of the drug, inquest heard.
Party chiefs scrambled to shore up support for Ed Miliband after it emerged dozens of Labour councils and MPs employ staff on the controversial contracts, which he has pledged to ban. Labour’s biggest donor Unite also lost a humiliating tribunal ruling over an employee who claims he was sacked for complaining about being employed on a zero-hours basis. The party chiefs engineered a letter signed by 100 workers and employers from ‘all walks of life’. But the move backfired spectacularly last night when it emerged the signatories included a benefit fraudster, a boss and affluent students.
The London Book Fair Author HQ event, with Kindle Direct Publishing, is a three-day programme packed with informative seminars for budding authors. Experienced authors will be on hand to reveal how they launched their careers. The London Book and Screen Week is running simultaneously from April 13 to 19.
Nick Cannon has signed and sealed a deal to write a tell-all book about his marriage to Mariah Carey - and she is furious about him betraying her. 'Mariah was willing to give Nick $10 million but he said 'hell no' and demanded $30,' a family friend tells the Daily Mail exclusively. 'Now Mariah is angry, devastated and scared that Nick will reveal her inner most secrets and make her look like a desperate fool,' the source says.
The European Space Agency’s Rosetta spacecraft has survived a hair-raising encounter with comet 67P. On Saturday the spacecraft dipped to within nine miles (14km) of the surface to take a closer look at the jets that are being ejected from its surface. But during the manoeuvre, Rosetta lost sense of where it was due to the amount of dust and gas and was placed into ‘safe mode’, causing it to momentarily lose contact with Earth. Esa said that ‘hundreds of “false stars’ were registered’ and it took nearly 24 hours before the spacecraft could properly start tracking again.
Thomas Jordan Driver, 25, David Elliot Moran, 47, and Charles Thomas Newcomb, 42, each face one state count of conspiracy to commit murder, according to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi's office. The KKK men believed the prisoner was infected with HIV and hepatitis and he bit one of them during a fight, officials said. The supposed hit man was an FBI criminal informant who recorded those scenes and others over the past year. Investigators said he faked pictures of the black man's death to help build a case against three Klan members who worked at a Florida prison.
Researchers based at different institutions in Tokyo, noted that rats flatten their ears, narrow their eyes and puff up their cheeks when they are in pain – an observation in previous studies. To test the rodents’ response to rats’ pained expressions, they showed them the photos in a specially made cage. They found that rats spent less time in the room showing rodents in pain, than they did in the other compartment showing rats with neutral facial expressions. The study suggests that as well as expressing their emotional state, the pained faces of rats may have a ‘communicative function’. They may even use expressions to warn other rats of danger or ask for help.
Four-year-old Hudea was pictured by photographer Osman Sagirli in Atmeh refugee camp last year. She, her mother and three siblings had been living in the camp since her father was killed in 2012. But two weeks ago, they fled to Idlib - now under control of Al-Qaeda affiliate Al-Nusra. The Nusra Front have promised to bring in Sharia law in the city, and have already started burning things considered banned under Islam - like cigarettes .
Rachel Chepulis, 26, and Wesley E. Brown III, 35, were arrested in North Bend, Oregon, yesterday. Pair had been on the run from Lake Region Correctional Center in North Dakota since March 13. Brown, a married father-of-two, was awaiting sentencing for being a felon in possession of a firearm. He is thought to have befriended single guard while behind bars in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Pair were caught after police tracked down ChepULis' Toyota Rav4 with North Dakota plates.
Of 2000 surveyed, 70 per cent said they constantly zone out while in meetings, with the average worker switching off completely after 20 minutes. One in five workers confessed to messing something up due to zoning out in a meeting, with more than a quarter saying they had made more than ten massive mistakes. Average worker spends £146.40 every time they attend an offsite meeting, but that is the tip of the iceberg as 37 per cent say they then fiddle their expenses anyway.
Scottish illustrator Johanna Basford's Secret Garden has sold more than 1.4million copies. Has been translated into 22 languages and is riding high in Amazon's bestsellers chart. Follow-up, Enchanted Forest, is expected to do just as well .
Any employee working in the regions where the watch is being launched - including the US, UK, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong and Japan - will be eligible. The half-price Watch discounts apply from Friday and will last for 90 days. Prices for the Sport model start at $349 in the US and £299 in the UK, while the stainless steel Watch starts at $549 (£479) Apple's Watch goes on display around the world on 10 April and people can pre-order it at 12.01 Pacific Time (8am BST) on this day. The Watch will then go on general sale on 24 April.
James Paul Harris, 30, originally was charged with first-degree murder in the 2011 garroting death of 49-year-old James Gerety, but pleaded no contest in December to involuntary manslaughter. The victim's brother called the justice system 'a joke' after learning how long Harris would serve . A former girlfriend testified a year ago that Harris told her he shot the victim in the stomach, tortured him for two days, then cut off his head for some type of religious practice .
The 60-year-old is facing charges over the funding of his failed 2012 bid to retain the presidency of the country. He is alleged to have got the UMP party to pay off his personal fine approaching £500,000 for over-spending. Under French electoral law, Sarkozy should have paid the fine himself from his own funds. On Sunday, his party made massive electoral gains against the Socialists in regional elections.
David Suchet's grandson Todd has the rare condition Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. He said ‘mismanagement in the admin side’ of the NHS means he is not receiving treatment. Todd is the son of Suchet’s son Robert, a 33-year-old fitness coach. Suchet is encouraging Twitter users to voice their support with hashtag #Fight4Treatment.
Singer-songwriter Don McLean's original manuscript and notes to 'American Pie' have been sold at auction for $1.2million to an unidentified bidder at Christie's in New York on Tuesday. The 16 pages include the original working manuscript and typed drafts of the song, including tantalizing new details about the famous anthem. McLean, 69, a longtime Maine resident, says writing the song was 'a mystical trip into his past' .
Hillary Clinton said she wanted nobody to know when she was going to the pool apart from one usher. There she would spend three and a half hours sitting on her own reading looking ‘heartbroken’, it is claimed. The vivid account is written by Kate Andersen Brower, a former White House correspondent for Bloomberg News.
Archaeologists believe the camel may have been left in the town of Tulln for trading after the siege of Vienna in 1683. Genetic analysis of the beast show that it was a Bactrian-dromedary hybrid – a breed popular in the Ottoman army at the time. The camel was male, around seven years old and most likely castrated. It was most likely used as a riding and transport animal by the Ottomans during the Siege of Vienna.
U.S. District Court Judge Jon Tigar in San Francisco ruled that denying sex reassignment surgery to 51-year-old Michelle-Lael Norsworthy violates her constitutional rights. She has lived as a woman since the 1990s and has what Tigar termed severe gender dysphoria. She currently is housed at Mule Creek State Prison, an all-male prison in Ione, 40 miles southeast of Sacramento and there are fears she may be raped when becoming a woman.
Mystery man wandered into the London Embassy with no memory of who he is except that he has a daughter. All he could remember was that he was from the Poznan area of Poland and has daughter Lenka. Taken to hospital after he arrived at the Polish Consulate in central London yesterday afternoon. Only clue to his identity is a distinctive tattoo of a flower on his right upper arm.
Lu Lu and partner Zhen Zhen mated for seven minutes and 45 seconds at Sichuan Giant Panda Research Centre. The average length of a 'romp' between two pandas is between 30 seconds and five minutes. The pair were pitted against another couple, Yi Bao and Jin Xin, who only managed one minute and 20 seconds.
Researchers from Texas A&M School of Public Health found that hospitalizations from car crashes dropped 7 percent between 2003 and 20010 in the 45 states with texting bans when compared to states with no restrictions. Arizona, Texas, Montana, Missouri, and Oklahoma are the only five states in America that do not have texting at the wheel bans for all drivers .
Victoria Prosser, 33, shouted: 'I have to speak out' as David Cameron tried to answer a question. She stood up and heckled him about homeless people who had served in the armed forces. The mother-of-one said she wanted people to question 'the 1 per cent at the top' who she claimed were not working in the country's interests. She was later removed from the studio and said she was 'asked to leave politely'
Karen Wakefield and her husband Paul Dawson appeared in BBC Three documentary 'People Like Us' The mother-of-two refused to pay fines for taking 13-year-old daughter out of school for six days. She took her out of Manchester Communication Academy during term time to go on holiday to Turkey. Mrs Wakefield, who runs Wishy Washy launderette in Harpurhey, Manchester, is due to appear in court. She claims she and husband have been told they could be jailed for three months or fined £1,000 each .
Danielle Davis, 24, refused a termination when a scan revealed a brain cyst on her baby. But when Daisy was born, she was told she had the rare disorder Anophthalmia. Condition means 'lack of eyes' and is incurable, so she will never be able to see. Daisy will be fitted with glass eyes when she is 18-months-old, but they will be replaced with painted ones. Her parents are now planning a 12,000 ft skydive to raise awareness of the condition.
More than two-thirds of people taking antidepressants did not meet criteria for major depressive disorder, which is also known as clinical depression. The U.S. investigators looked at those taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), the most commonly prescribed type of anti-depressant. They found 38 per cent of those taking the drugs did not. meet the criteria for obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social phobia or generalised anxiety disorder either.
The Rev. Robert H. Schuller died early Thursday at a care facility in Artesia, California at the age of 88. In 2013, he was diagnosed with a tumor in his esophagus that had spread to his lymph nodes and began treatment. He and his late wife, Arvella, started a ministry in 1955 with $500 when he began preaching from the roof of a concession stand at a drive-in movie theater southeast of Los Angeles. In 1980, he built the towering glass-and-steel Crystal Cathedral to house his booming TV ministry, which was broadcast live each week from the cathedral's 2,800-seat sanctuary.
Professor Bryan Sykes of the University of Oxford claims towering woman named Zana lived in 19th Century Russia. Witnesses described the six-foot, six-inches tall woman as having 'all the characteristics of a wild animal' - and covered in thick auburn hair. DNA evidence from Zana's granddaughter and the remains of her son Khwit proved she was of African descent. Sykes says her ancestors came out of Africa over 100,000 years ago and lived in the remote Caucasus for many generations.
Hailo launch piggy back taxi service and Kim Kardashian jelly mould. Licktators launch 'bootyful' lollypop of their own - with an 18 rating too. Marmite's psychologists say 'eating dark-coloured foods for breakfast can provoke feelings of negativity'
Actress wants to build 550ft-long seawall along West Sussex coast to protect £3.25m beach house. But Natural England has recommended her local District Council reject the application. Environmental body has concerns over the impact it will have on the natural habitat. It is also unclear what effect the sea wall would have on a public footpath that runs along the bottom.
Youngster named Gabriel is captured on camera standing next to the bear at a North American zoo. The bear, which is believed to be called Cheyenne, sits calmly next to him as if enjoying his company. The boy and bear go on to play together as the boy puts his hands against the glass and the animal mimics his actions. The video concludes with the youngster attempting to coax the bear out of the water.
Bed was left in car park of former Redland House Hotel in Hough Green, Chester, by builders in 2010. Oblivious to its true value and historical significance, they left it to be picked up by auctioneers. It was snapped up for £2,200 in 2010 by four-poster bed specialist Ian Coulson from Northumberland. TV historian Jonathan Foyle has spent years trying to prove the artefact's historical roots. DNA testing on the bed's timber proved it once belonged to King Henry VII. He has traced it back to 1495, when Henry VII went to Lathom in Lancashire to see Stanley family.
Amy Johnson, 38, was a passenger in a BMW when she went through the McDonald's drive-through at Stanmore in Sydney's inner west on March 17 at 6.10pm. The mother claims that the fries had fallen out of their packaging and on request to have them repacked, the teenage attendant did so with her bare hands. The 38-year-old mother allegedly became impatient and became aggressive with the teenager. Police say she grabbed the 16- year-old by the neck and scratched her face before the manager intervened. Ms Johnson has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault .
Justus Howell, 17, was shot twice in the back by police in Zion, Illinois, on Saturday afternoon. Police say he had just stolen a gun from Tramond Peet, 18, who was trying to sell it to him. Chief of the Zion Police Department said Howell started running when police showed up. He said Howell was pointing the gun at Peet when he was shot by an officer. Howell's mother LaToya said: 'He couldn't have been a threat if he was running' .
Restaurant owner Sandy Dee Hall, 34, and his girlfriend Maxine Cher, 24, adopted Smokey Da Lamb after he was abandoned by his mother on a farm in upstate New York. The couple have been providing him with round-the-clock care and attention at Sandy's Lower East Side restaurant, The Black Tree. Smokey is bottle-fed three times a day and needs regular baths and can only be washed with water so that his fleece does not shrink.
Collection was amassed by George III and has been under lock and key for 200 years. The collection has been digitised and the Queen was at Windsor Castle for the launch. Declaring herself 'stunned' by the collection, none of which she had seen before. Poems were given to the Hanoverian monarch in 1812 by the Shah of Persia himself. Other documents touch on some of the most important events in history, among them the American War of Independence .
A new infographic from London furniture company Made.com shows scientifically proven tactics you can use to change the layout of your room. Sleep experts recommended you arrange your room symmetrically, install heavy curtains and keep pets out to get a more restful slumber. The space we sleep in has a huge effect on the quantity and quality of our sleep.
Cardiff-based car insurer Admiral said many youngsters failed at the application form stage. The Welsh Assembly's Enterprise and Business Committee called on the experience of Admiral. It said too many young people were confused about how to grab hold of job opportunities. Report said youngsters are leaving school without English and Maths skills .
Police went to a home on March 26 in Balch Springs, Texas, to do a welfare check and were told by residents that a two-year-old child had died and a 'rising ceremony' had been performed. The ceremony was an attempt to resurrect the child, police claimed, and took place on March 22. The child's parents took the body to Mexico the following day. A neighbor told Daily Mail Online that five children under the age of ten, both boys and girls, were also living at the home and had been taken away by Child Protective Services .
IKEA is as famous for its meatballs as its cheap self-assembly furniture. The company sells one billion of its regular meatballs every year in the UK. Its veggie balls will be rolled out this month from a secret recipe of chickpeas, peas, carrots, peppers, corn, kale and seasoning.
Natalie Whitear, 35, suffers from prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, which means she is able to recognise objects, but not faces. The condition is so severe that she can't spot her own reflection or her children in the mirror. The mother-of-two, from Fareham, Hampshire, was diagnosed with the condition three years ago. She first became aware of her condition when her boss noticed she couldn't remember people she'd met before.
Mario Ambarita, 21, clambered into the wheel housing of the Garuda Indonesia flight which took off from the main island of Sumatra and flew at 34,000ft to Jakarta. The desperate reason for his actions was simply that he was ‘looking for work’. The aircraft stopped at the end of the runway in Pekan Baru, Sumatra, during a scheduled touch down to pick up passengers. The air temperature was well below freezing and experts said the stowaway had only managed to survive because of the relatively short flight. Ground staff stared in amazement as the young man started staggering away from the aircraft.
Ukip campaign chief Patrick O'Flynn accused Brussels of feeding 'propaganda' to young people. He said 16 and 17-year-olds are more likely to be in support of Britain's membership of EU. Ukip deputy chairman Suzanne Evans said the EU has an advertising budget larger than Coca-Cola. She said: 'The amount of money that the EU is putting into this propaganda is enormous'
Comedian Ben Elton took a swipe at Myleene Klass over her criticism of Ed Miliband's mansion tax plans. He said the popstar had made her money 'showering in a bikini' and should be 'proud to make a contribution' Elton, who distanced himself from the party under Tony Blair, told supporters he was 'back with Labour' . Eddie Izzard, Joey Essex and Sally Lindsay were also at the rally in Warrington. Ed Miliband announced a £5 billion Future Homes Fund to build 125,000 new homes .
Leia, an eight-month-old Boxer from Pennsylvania, was filmed as she lay on the couch and latched on to a baby's pacifier. Footage shows her then sucking on it before closing her eyes and loudly snoring in her sleep. A soothing rendition of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star is heard playing away in the background.
Simona Trasca, 34, said her latest boob job was so cheap her surgeon could not have paid tax on it. Dr Marek Valcu claimed her comments were defamatory and sued the model and presenter. A local court ruled in favour of Dr Valcu and ordered her to pay him £1,500 in compensation.
Stirling Council has ruled that the hedge can stay, despite claims it has knocked £20,000 off the value of neighbour Audrey Alexander's house. The battle started in 1980 when the owner planted a vegetable patch which withered and died in the shade of her neighbour's massive hedge. The High Hedge Act 2013 allows neighbours to complain to council when a hedgerow blocks sunlight from reaching their garden.
All elephants will be phased out of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus performance by 2018. Once they retire from performing, they'll be taken to the Ringling Brothers Elephant Conservation Center in an undisclosed, 200-acre area of Polk County in central Florida. Some of the Asian Elephants will live out their post-performance lives in the center, while other will be used for breeding. The center's goal is to conserve the Asian Elephant, an animal who has seen massive population decline over the last century. Poaching and habitat destruction are among the reasons for the decline.
Marc Benioff, the CEO of Salesforce, was one of the first corporate executives to react to the polarizing bill. He initially canceled all events and suspended employee travel to the state. But he is now trying to relocate employees who are 'uncomfortable' with the law. Comes after Apple CEO Tim Cook said the laws were 'very dangerous' and 'unjust'
The 15-passenger van was carrying 12 people from South Carolina toward Atlanta when it went off Interstate 85 near the town of Commerce about 7 am Monday. The driver 'apparently fell asleep and allowed the vehicle to leave the roadway, at which time the vehicle struck a tree on the passenger side,' Georgia State Patrol Cpl Scott Smith said. The occupants of the van, from Atlanta-based band Khaotika and Alabama-based Wormreich, were traveling together and pulling a trailer with the musicians' equipment. The three men who died were ejected from the vehicle, according to Fox5. The van's driver was not injured, adding that families were still being notified.
The Cheyenne Mountain Complex is a half-acre cavern carved into a mountain in the 1960s that was designed to withstand a Soviet nuclear attack. It was home to the North American Aerospace Command (NORAD), scanning the skies for Russian missiles and the military command and control center of the United States in the event of World War Three. The complex is 2,000 feet below the granite rocks and made up of 15 three-story buildings protected from nuclear blasts and seismic movement by a system of 1,000 giant springs. It shut down nearly ten years ago as the threat from Russia seemed to subside.
Giant hammerhead shark swims in the shallows off Destin, Florida, chasing after its next meal. Two oblivious swimmers bask in the crystal clear water just feet away. 'Get out the water!' cries a man with a group of friends on a penthouse balcony overlooking the beach. Hammerheads are largely harmless to humans, but the swimmers weren't willing to stick around.
Asma Fahmi was walking to her car with her family when they were attacked by three men from a balcony. The 34-year-old was with her sister and ill mother when they had hard boiled eggs pelted at their heads. Asma came to Australia from Syria when she was just four-years-old and has lived in Sydney for most of her life. She now volunteers at the Islamophobia Register Australia typing up incident reports and has found that many victims have no faith in the legal system.
Jo Gilchrist, 27, was left writhing in pain on Valentine's Day when a staph infection invaded her body and eventually attacked her spine. She has been in Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital ever since and doctors are still desperately trying to rid her body of the bacteria. The mother of one was told the infection had damaged her spine so severely she would never walk again and would be confined to a wheelchair. She is being taught how to adapt to life in a wheelchair so she can live independently and care for her two-year-old son Tommy.
The 68-year-old Pulaski County resident, who was known as Terrill Wayne Newman until Tuesday, told the Lexington Herald-Leader he doesn't expect to be elected but hopes the gesture will 'warm Galbraith's grave' His predecessor, who died in 2012 from chronic emphysema, gained a following for his wit, sharp dress sense and support of legalizing marijuana. The newly-christened Galbrait filed paperwork on Wednesday to run as an independent for the state's highest office.
Genetic analysis has shown that hunter gatherers living in Spain up to 8,500 years ago still had dark skin. It was not until 7,800 years ago, when the first farmers migrated from the Near East through Turkey that two key genes that provide lighter skin appeared. One of these genes became prevalent in the European population and European's skin colour began to lighten. The other gene, which makes skin colour lighter still, also began to spread through the population. The research shows that populations in Europe were still evolving until relatively recently.
Three men, two women and four children were detained by soldiers at a checkpoint in Ogulpinar. The youngest of the four children is two and the eldest is 11, it is believed. Turkey is a key staging ground for foreign fighters attempting to reach IS-controlled areas. More than a dozen Britons, including three teenage schoolgirls, have made the journey.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says 48-year-old John Zelepos of North Stonington faces up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to tax evasion and financial structuring offenses. The restaurant owner may also be forced to pay a $500,000 fine. Prosecutors said he diverted just over $567,000 from Mystic Pizza's gross receipts into his personal bank accounts and those of family members. They say he then filed false tax returns to hide the income.
The 40 centimetre-long Philippine crocs travelled in custom designed boxes specially built by Melbourne Zoo to ensure they had a smooth flight. The arrival of these one year olds to the Palawan Wildlife Rescue & Conservation Centre in southern Philippines is part of a major conservation effort for the endangered species. There are only about 250 Philippine crocodiles left in the wild, making them the most endangered crocodile species in the world. The reptiles were conceived and hatched at the Melbourne Zoo, the first and only Australian zoo to breed them.
St Louis, Missouri, was deluged with torrential rain and hail stones as powerful storms pummeled the mid-United States. One town recorded more than two inches of rain in half an hour. Several crashes followed the atrocious driving weather, though no injuries were immediately reported .
The 33-year-old and her husband Henry Hager already have a daughter, Mila, who turns two later this month . She revealed the news live on this morning's Today show, and asked her daughter Mila to help announce the news. The Today show correspondent is already 20 weeks into her pregnancy .
Cabinet Secretary Sir Jeremy Heywood ordered inquiry into claims leaked memo shows SNP leader wants Cameron to win. Row follows allegation she told French ambassador Sylvie Bermann she would prefer Tory victory. Sturgeon branded the report as ‘100 per cent untrue’ and stressed French officials had also denied the account.
Camoji lets you record a GIF with unique filters and text and share it to your friends on Messenger. The GIFs are created in the Camoji app and can be up to 2 seconds long. Users can then add filters and other effects - similar to Instagram - before sharing them .
Images capture work of Japan's 'lonely death' squads, who specialise is clearing out the properties of elderly people who die alone and go unnoticed by their families for weeks or months. Taken in Tokyo, the images show clean-up crews entering rubbish-strewn buildings where lonely victims spent their final days. Most of the houses are still packed with signs of a once active life - including unwashed dinner plates, unopened letters and calenders several years out of date.
Memories Pizza in Walkerton, Indiana, closed its doors after being abused over the phone and online. Owners Crystal and Kevin O'Connor said they would refuse to cater a gay wedding. The pizzeria has raised $500,000 on GoFundMe to cover the cost of having the media parked out front, activists tearing them down, and no customers coming in. 'We're not discriminating against anyone, that's just our belief and anyone has the right to believe in anything,’ insisted Crystal O’Connor.
A new survey has revealed that women regret their career choices more than men. Just under half (47%) of women aged over 55 expressed disappointment over their decisions, compared to just 40% of men. Nearly half of women admitted that they have suffered from a mental illness or negative feelings towards their roles. For men, the figure was even higher, with 52% having suffered from mental issues .
Reading on 'fright' decibels of rollercoaster at Flambards theme park in Helston will be recorded. It will be measured over the Easter holiday period to see if noise will impact residents. The readings will go into a report as local planning council considers a 480-house project. Developer David Martin has applied for outline planning permission for up to 480 houses.
Gabby Giffords, 44, walked through the LA airport using a cane on Thursday ahead of the Easter weekend. She was accompanied by her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, and a young woman. The former U.S. representative was shot in the head by a gunman as she made a speech at a supermarket in Tucson, Arizona, in January 2011. She retired from Congress in 2012 and has since been a passionate advocate for gun control.
The Planetary Society analysed the feasibility and cost of a crewed mission to orbit the Martian moon Phobos in 2033. The Phobos orbital mission would last approximately 30 months, with nine months of travel each way and 12 months in orbit, the panelists said. Crewmembers would be able to study Phobos and Deimos, Mars' other moon, and potentially teleoperate rovers on the Martian surface. It concluded that such a plan could indeed fit within NASA's human space exploration budget - but that politics is holding the decision back.
The University of Sydney have been running a 17-week diploma for Year 11 students at Scot's College to skip their year 12 exams and 'buy' their entry into the sandstone university. The program was devised by the university's commercial arm, Sydney Learning, and students who completed the course successfully were guaranteed places in a number of undergraduate level courses. Eight Scot's students gained 'direct entry' to the university after completing the program in 2014, according to a letter sent to parents by principal Dr Ian Lambert. Opposition leader Luke Foley is concerned over how this alternative would impact the HSC.
The British musician has written new songs and arranged older music for the production late this year at the New York Theatre Workshop. Bowie, 68, is not expected to perform in the production, titled Lazarus, which he has written with award-winning playwright Enda Walsh, who wrote the hit Broadway musical Once. The 1976 cult film marked his debut in movies.
Domenico Rancadore fled to Britain in the 1990s and was convicted in his absence in Italy in 1999. He was convicted for his role as a 'man of honour' taking bribes from builders in Palermo. In February he lost his year-and-a-half battle against extradition and was told he must return to Italy. But today it emerged that the 65-year-old's case expired last October and his European Arrest Warrant is to be withdrawn. He will now be allowed to remain in the UK after his sentence was dropped.
Terry Martin, 48, shot his girlfriend Laurice Hampton, 48,. after she asked for half of the proceeds. But Hampton, critically injured from a gunshot wound to her chest, was able to call 911 about 6:30am Saturday to report the shootings before she died. Responding officers found the couple inside their master bedroom in Fort Worth, Texas, where Martin was pronounced dead from a shot wound to the head. Hampton was taken by ambulance to hospital but died a few hours later.
Kimberly Greenberg, 15, became angry and left her Santa Monica home to calm down on March 24. She has not been seen since and her mother Janice Greenberg has made an urgent appeal for help. The teenager, described as having the mental capacity of an eight-year-old, has gone missing without her cellphone or medication.
St John's College and Anthony Bethell, 74, locked in battle over unkempt hedgerow in Warwickshire. Retired architect decided to pay for work to restore ancient 180-yard hedge between his home and college. But he claims St John's has refused to agree with him and he has been forced to take college to court. The hedge, which dates back to 1686, divides Mr Bethell's one-acre plot from 1,200 acres of farmland owned by the college's land.
Sydney-based University lecturer Dr Alex Russell shares his tips for mastering wine tasting in four hours. The main skill wine experts have believes Russell, is an ability to put a name to the odour or scent. 'No expert has become an expert by only drinking their favourite wine,' says Russell. 'Branch out, be willing to try wine by the glass rather than buying a whole bottle and try wines made from different grapes'
Amanda Beringer asked her brother Brad Fraser to make a toast at her wedding at Eagle Bay, south of Perth. The musical toast was also a tribute to their father, Peter, who died of motor neuron disease 10 years ago. Mr Fraser performed a song which poked fun at marriage and the burdens of marriage. The toast was such a success that wedding guests gave it a standing ovation.
Gareth Silk let his five friends plan a stag do in Benidorm, Spain, inspired by the Money Supermarket advert. The men wore denim hot pants and high heels from the waist down to mimic the ad. They earned cheers, clapping and even policemen driving past waved and laughed. The group of six - which included groom-to-be Gareth Silk and his stags - descended on the promenade of the Spanish resort.
Sydney couple Epiphany Morgan and Carl Mason spent a year filming one mini documentary a day. The pair produced 365 documentaries in as many days, visiting 35 countries and 70 cities. With a strict budget of $40 a day, the pair set themselves a goal of releasing one film a day for a year. 'We ended up starting out with three months of funding, and managed to stretch it out to six months by living very cheaply,' Epiphany said .
Yoko Ono has led the tributes to John Lennon's first wife Cynthia calling her a 'wonderful mother' The second wife of the Beatles singer said she was 'very saddened' by the news. She added that she and Cynthia had 'stood firm in the Beatles family' Cynthia, who married Lennon after meeting him in college, died yesterday at her home in Spain. A message on her son Julian's website said he was at her beside throughout and the family 'are thankful for your prayers'
Anthony Ray Hinton was convicted of two 1985 murders that occurred during robberies of fast-food restaurants near Birmingham. Prosecutors linked Hinton to the killings through a .38-caliber revolver found at his house. The U.S. Supreme Court last year sent Hinton's case back for a new trial, which prompted a re-examination of the evidence. Hinton is expected to be released from the Jefferson County Jail on Friday morning. His attorney said Hinton had improper representation 30 years ago because he was poor .
12-year-old Bluey has a growl which is louder than most cats can miaow. She has reached a maximum of 93 decibels - more than the official world record holder. Despite her fearsome sound, Bluey is said to be gentle and loving and is currently in a rehoming centre.
U.S. Treasury will be able to freeze or block assets of those involved in attacks on 'critical' networks. Obama said cyber attacks 'pose one of the most serious economic and national security challenges' Comes after series of high profile incidents, including Sony Pictures hack and data breaches .
ISIS has announced plans to open a school of nursing in ISIS' de facto capital Raqqa. The extremists also disclosed tough entry requirements for prospective medical workers. Applicants must be no more than 25 years of age, speak English and be willing to work in ISIS-held areas. This is in stark contrast to the NHS, which does not have the same level of checks .
The new £3.7 million 'Skywalk' observation deck has opened to the public in Yunyang County, southwest China. The cantilevered platform in Chongqing has a 720 degree view from a vantage point that stands nearly 4,000 feet above sea level. Its viewing area protrudes nearly 90ft from the cliff face at the Longgang scenic area - more than 16ft longer than a similar tourist attraction at the Grand Canyon.
Breast cancer screening was introduced in 1988, with women aged 50 to 64 invited for a mammogram every three years. In 2000, the upper limit was extended to 70. MPs are warning that women will die as a result of the screening age limit. More than half of the 12,000 women who die from breast cancer every year are over 70.
Laura Sumner, 24, ordered to leave Russia after being fined £23.50 for an alleged visa violation. But Russian media reports have branded her ‘Agent Sumner’ and linked her to a revolutionary plot. Pro-Kremlin website claimed she was one of a number of students carrying out research in Russia. Nottingham University student was researching Soviet rule from 1917 to 1921. She was working under Professor Sarah Badcock of Nottingham University.
Detlef Guenzel chopped Wojciech Stempniewicz's body into small pieces and buried them in his garden. The 57-year-old was found guilty of murder and disturbing the peace of the dead in Dresden. The men met on a website for cannibal fetishists billed as the '#1 site for exotic meat' . The two kept in contact via email, text message and telephone before arranging the fatal date.
'The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House' is based on interviews with more than 100 members of the presidential mansion's domestic staff. Former White House florist Ronn Payne claims Chelsea Clinton called the Secret Service 'pigs' when she was a young girl. 'Well, that’s what my mother and father call you,' she told a member of her protective detail, according to Payne. Chelsea now shares leadership of the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation, which wouldn't respond to questions about whether Payne's recollection is accurate. The book could prove problematic for Hillary Clinton, the former first lady, senator and secretary of state.
A study by Kärcher has revealed six in ten Brits are too busy to clean their homes. One in eight haven't vacuumed at all this year so far; a fifth never polish or dust their home and a quarter have never cleaned their windows before. Other top 'cleaning sins' include leaving hair in the bathroom plug and only changing bed sheets once a month.
'Well you know, Malia had asthma when she was four, and because we had good health insurance, we were able to knock it out early,' the president told ABC News’ chief health correspondent, Dr. Richard Besser, in an interview that aired on Good Morning America. The president said he can 'relate to... the fear a parent has when your four-year-old daughter comes up to you and says, "Daddy, I'm having trouble breathing." ' 'The fright you feel is terrible,' he said. Obama said the health scare resulted in a single trip to the emergency room for his daughter but other children aren't so fortunate.
Regulator Ofgem said penalty reflected E.ON's 'repeated failings' on billing rules. Energy giant had overcharged customers after price rises in January 2013 and early 2014. Firm failed to notify Ofgem that it also affected people with meters until late in investigation. Regulator has imposed fines on energy companies totalling £168 million since 2010 . Britain's Big Six energy suppliers responsible for £99million of the payments, with British Gas the worst offender.
Pope Francis is presiding over a Good Friday torchlight procession at the Colosseum this evening. He is using the service to stress the persecution of Christians in the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere. Among those chosen to take turns carrying the cross in the Way of the Cross procession were faithful from Iraq, Syria, Nigeria, Egypt and China. Francis will celebrate Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square on Sunday after several Holy Week ceremonies.
Some 42 per cent of those polled said they supported shale gas extraction, poll found. But 35 per cent disagreed with using controversial technique, according to Greenpeace survey. The anti-fracking environmental campaign group was accused of trying to bury the inconvenient result. The finding was hidden in a footnote to a Greenpeace press release. It shows greater backing for the shale gas industry than other recent polls.
The 12-tonne bus broke down en route to the Stagecoach depot in Dover, Kent, so the unlucky driver was forced to ask passengers, colleagues and locals to give him a helping hand. Around seven proactive members of the public and bus company workers teamed up and managed to move the heavy bus - which weighs the same as two fully-grown African elephants - to safety.
Zayn has been accused of cheating on four occasions, the first was by Australian waitress Courtney Webb. The most recent was Swedish model Martina Olsson who claimed to have slept with him in Thailand. Perrie and Zayn have jetted off on what was thought to be a make or break holiday this week. The pair's union could be compared to that of Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Ashley Cole .
Hannah Brierley, 16, thought her mother was playing a prank when she found the albino snake. It was curled up on top of a bath mat which was hung up to dry at her home in Rochdale, Manchester. Her mother Karen Marriott couldn't get hold of the RSPCA so called the police to help them. Det Con Craig Wallace, who keeps snakes, overheard the call and used a pillowcase to capture it. He believes the reptile may be a family pet that has escaped or been discarded .
Prescott, Arizona City Attorney Jon Paladini claims that the lone surviving Granite Mountain Hotshot overheard an argument between the crew leader and his deputy over the move, which would prove deadly. He says he was told the order came just before winds whipped Yarnell Hill into a deadly, all encompassing firestorm. The claim is based on what he says he is told by Darrell Willis, former chief of woodland fires for the city. But neither Willis nor Brendan McDonough will verify that account. The revelation may change the outcome of a wrongful death suit filed by the families of a dozen on the hotshots last June accusing the state of negligence.
The US-based Barrick Gold reached the out-of-court settlement when the women threatened to file a lawsuit in the US. One of the women was just a 14-year-old girl attending school in the northern Enga province when she was raped in 2010. She and her classmates had made string bags for police officers who had been moved into the area to increase security around the company's Porgera gold mine.
Tracey Cox gives advice on how to spot the dysfunctional people most likely to break your heart. Tracey says that if he doesn't like himself then it will be difficult to form a happy relationship. The more hang-ups they have, the more you'll be used as their therapist.
The U.S. National Defense Reserve Fleet was set up after the Second World War in 1945 to provide back-up in case of war or national emergencies. At its peak in the 1950s, the fleet consisted of nearly 2,280 ships moored across the United States. But as the need for the fleet has diminished, so has the number of vessels. Today, just over 120 ships remain, posing a risk to the environment in the bays where they are moored. The ships, jokily known as the 'Mothball Fleet', is so rarely used that many of the ships are falling apart, creating naval graveyards rather than emergency fleets.
An 'Autism Assistance Dog' is used to keep a child with autism safe and are an incredible tool to help them develop social skills and positive relationships. The highly trained, specialised working dogs are licenced to accompany the child in essentially any location. The dog can provide companionship for the child, as well as social and emotional support for the parent to bring joy and 'brightness' to the household.
Theia, a 1-year-old bully breed mix was hit by a car, clubbed in the head with a hammer and left for dead in a ditch in Moses Lake, Washington. Days later, the dog showed up sickly and covered in dirt at a nearby farm with a dislocated jaw, leg injuries and a caved-in sinus cavity. Now, Theia is recovering with the help of good Samaritans and veterinarians at Washington State University. She is scheduled to go into surgery in a few weeks time.
The patent was filed by the California-based firm in March 2011 and awarded earlier this week. It details a method of scanning a user's face using the front-facing camera each time the phone is moved into a certain position. If the scanned face matches a previously taken photo, the phone unlocks automatically. Android Lollipop users already have an almost identical feature known as 'Trusted face' in the Smart Lock menu. It is an extension of Face Unlock that launched on Android Ice Cream Sandwich .
The mother who crashed a car into a lake near Melbourne has been released from custody after being interviewed by police. Akon Guode was interviewed as part of the ongoing investigation into the deaths of three children. The children's Sudanese mother, 35, was behind the wheel of a grey 2005 Toyota Kluger when it crashed into the lake at Wyndham Vale in Melbourne's outer west just before 4pm on Wednesday. The heartbroken father of three siblings who died has since spoken out to defend the children's mother saying she is innocent as she is a 'good mother' This comes as the family of the young girl who survived the tragic crash revealed her condition has improved.
Research led by the University of Montana has found that eating fast food after a workout may be just as beneficial as dietary supplements. Researchers found that during recovery periods between periods of exercise, it didn’t matter what food was eaten. Performance remained the same after resting for several hours, while levels of glycogen - used by muscles as ‘fuel’ - were actually slightly higher after fast food. The research was published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism.
Luke Shambrook, 11, was last seen leaving Candlebark Campground in Fraser National Park near Lake Eildon at 9.30am on Good Friday. A beanie believed to have belonged to Luke has been found on the fourth day of the search for the missing 11-year-old. Police have confirmed it was located on Monday afternoon, west of the Devil’s Cove and candlebark campsite in the national park - north-east of Melbourne. An increased number of police and other emergency crews continue to scour the thick bushland areas around the campsite.
Fossils of a creature bearing a 'striking' similarity to depictions of Nessie have been found in a 19th century collection. Fossils belonged to a species known as Pterichthyoides milleri - or 'Pessie' as it has been christened. The fish ancestor roamed Earth's freshwater lakes during the Paleozoic Era, between 542 million and 251 million years ago. The fossils were rediscovered when the president of the Official Loch Ness Fan Club, Gary Campbell, was invited to the museum and spotted them. He saw the resemblance and called for scientists to investigate the ancient creature.
The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) revealed the recall on Tuesday. The type of baby food being recalled is 'Stage 2 Beech-Nut CLASSICS sweet potato & chicken,' which is sold in 4-ounce glass jars. Stores across the country were shipped the jars now being recalled, according to FSIS. The agency said 'The company has received a report of an oral injury associated with consumption of these products'
New 6.2 mile-stretch means full range of Qin Dynasty Great Wall can be traced for the first time. Nine sections have been found over the last two months along the inner coast of the Yellow River in Gansu province and the Ningxia region. The first complete Great Wall was built during the reign of China's first emperor, Qin Shihuang, from about 220 BC.
Danny Eckhart, a volunteer police officer in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, was arrested Saturday night after allegedly drunkenly stealing a patrol boat and taking it for a joy ride that ended when he crashed it into a riverside bar. No one was injured in the crash. Eckhart faces charges of unauthorized use of a vehicle and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Luke Lazarus was sentenced on March 27 for raping an 18-year-old virgin in an alleyway outside his father's SOHO nightclub in Kings Cross, inner Sydney in May 2013. He was jailed for at least three years for raping the girl in the early hours of May 12, 2013. Waverley mayor Sally Betts wrote a glowing reference for Lazarus 'out of loyalty to the family' and is now developing 'a new risky behaviour education program' for young women. Cr Betts said in the character reference she wrote for Lazarus that his conviction was 'inconsistent with the gentle well-mannered and respectful young man that I know' .
Ed Miliband accused of snubbing Britain’s army of self-employed workers for refusing to send them a special Election message. Labour leader prompted claims that he was worried about upsetting ‘union paymasters’. In special Election edition of respected Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed. But while David Cameron, Nick Clegg, Nigel Farage and Nicola Sturgeon all feature, there is no message from Mr Miliband in the magazine.
The owners in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, began to experience problems when heavy rain started falling last autumn. Neighbours have reported issues with drains, streetlights, cracks in front doors, gaps between interior doors and the architrave, loose fence panels and a collapsed pipe under the street. Harron Homes said it was sorry for 'current inconvenience' caused and is 'committed to rectifying issues'
Mike Holpin, 56, is engaged for the fourth time and has fathered 40 children by 20 different women. Despite being set to marry, he still has an active online dating profile on Plenty of Fish. He tells prospective conquests: 'I love my kids' in a brief biography on his profile. Holpin is said to have cost taxpayers £4.3million in benefits and other costs by fathering so many children .
Scientists at the University of Illinois recruited 150 children aged between seven and 10 and gave them a game which involved learning a pattern between a set of shapes and colours. The game was designed to test cognitive flexibility, which is our ability to shift attention, select information and alter our response strategy to fit the changing demands of a task. Children who ate the fatty diet performed worse when they were given a task-switching game to complete, the researchers said. This is because they had slower reaction times and a poorer working memory.
Ramiro James Villegas, 22, was shot dead on November 13 by Bakersfield, California, police after a car chase. Aaron Stringer, of the police department, 'pulled on the toes and pulled head back and forth' while discussing rigor mortis with trainee officer who was with him at the time. He then allegedly said 'tickle tickle' as he ran his fingers along the soles of the feet of the dead man. Stringer has been on paid administrative leave from the department since it started investigating the chilling accusations in November.
Phil Smith, 25, scaled a fence to try to get in his flat in Cottingham, Hull, but fell and hit his head. He fractured his skull and suffered a bleed on the brain and a blood clot in the fall. He was placed in a medically induced coma at Hull Royal Infirmary, but died five days later. His parents have paid tribute to their 'lovely son' who had a 'natural talent with children' .
The Typhoon is 49ft (15 metres) long from tip to tip and the material is 'no more than the thickness of a match stick' This helps its ‘fly by wire’ computer system to accurately control the aircraft, designed to be unstable but hugely agile. Two laser trackers and nine jacks are positioned on a single surface, to make sure all movement is relative, and they control the alignment of the barges by cancelling out the subtle effects of the moon and tides. This means the jet will be in 'near perfect alignment whatever the moon may be doing,' said Martin Topping, Head of Typhoon Maintenance and Upgrade.
Leza Davies, 33, from Telford, Shropshire, thought breast feeding had left her chest saggy. The mother-of-three decided to have a boob job to restore her confidence. She saved up £4,000 to go from a 34A to a 34D and was pleased with her new look. But in April 2012 she knocked her right breast on a door frame because of its increased size. She found a pea-sized lump, which hospital tests revealed was cancerous. She began six months of chemotherapy, followed by radiotherapy and surgery. She is now in remission and says her implants saved her life.
The test was set for 14-year-olds in the Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad. It was aimed at testing the logical reasoning skills of 14 year olds in Singapore. But the question went viral after people across the world were left baffled. The problem, which tests logical reasoning, has been shared thousands of times online. It has been posted on Facebook and Twitter by people in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Iona Costello, 51, and daughter Emily were found at 3am on Sunday in New York City's Upper West Side. They were recognized by the front desk manager of the hotel they were staying at. Police said they now consider the case to be closed and are in good health. Iona's husband died in 2012 from a heart attack, and she is believed to have been 'under a lot of stress' because of a legal battle with four of his five adult children from previous marriages. It was revealed that the mother's stepson has a long criminal record and was jailed again just days after she disappeared.
Marcello Trebitsch, 37, is the son-in-law of disgraced New York politician Sheldon Silver. The Brooklyn resident was in court on Monday as prosecutors accused him of lying to investors about stock losses and pocketing most of the money entrusted to him for trading. Silver, 71, was arrested in January for allegedly taking $4million in brides and kickbacks since at least 2000. The criminal complaint was filed by Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bhahara, the same prosecutor who led the investigation into Silver's alleged corruption.
Cheng Chen, 27, was inspired to make the iconic body armour after watching the hit film with his younger brother. He spent six months researching and building the replica to the movie's exact measurements. The finished product is two metres high, weighs just 4kg and comes with helmet, gloves and backpack. But Cheng said he was was too 'chubby' to fit into it and had to ask his nephew to model it for him.
The Sainsbury's app is in development and will be trialled at a store in Wandsworth later this year. As customers scan their household items, a live pricing tool will show their list with current store prices. These prices will update automatically if an item goes on sale, or becomes part of a multi-buy deal for example. The map appears on the app when the registered phone joins a store's Wi-Fi network. It will help shoppers plot the best route to take through the store to get all of the items they need, and will highlight any that are out of stock where appropriate.
Frances Clarkson, 53, spent the Easter weekend with family and friends in Barbados. She has previously holidayed on the Caribbean island with her estranged husband Jeremy Clarkson. But the pair are said to have been living apart for years and have two daughters. BBC announced last month they were dropping Clarkson from Top Gear after 'fracas' with producer. Clarkson left Oisin Tymon needing hospital treatment after punching him at a hotel in Hawes, North Yorkshire.
Sam Barton has had £55,000 of cosmetic surgery to look like TOWIE star Joey Essex. The 22-year-old was egged on Easter Monday in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. He believes culprits tracked him down using his Facebook posts and attacked him in the street. He said: 'They shouted my name and swore at me as they drove past and threw eggs at me' Barton has amassed credit card debts of £25,000 in four years in search of Joey Essex look.
Amy Wilkinson, 28, claimed housing benefit and council tax benefit even though she was living in a home owned by her mother and her partner, who was also working. She was ordered to pay back a total of £17,604 that she claimed over two years when she appeared at South and East Cheshire Magistrates Court last week. Her grandfather, Tommy Docherty, now 86, was manager of Manchester United from 1972 until 1977.
A wallaby has been caught on camera delivering a swift jab to an unsuspecting wombat who invaded his personal space while he was grazing in a Victorian National Park. Shocked onlookers started filming the native pair at the Wilsons Promontory National Park, in the Gippsland region in southeast Victoria. The wallaby turned around and gave the wombat a little crack on the nose after it seemingly got a little too close for comfort .
The election means that half of the six-member city council in Ferguson, a town where two-thirds of the 21,000 residents are black, will now be African-American. The lone black incumbent councilman, Dwayne James, was not up for re-election. The election came just over a month after a Justice Department report detailed a culture of racism and abuse among city officials, employees and police.
Ruth Davison is director of policy and external affairs at the National Housing Federation. She is leading the campaign to prevent millions of people getting a real chance of owning their own homes. But in reality she has been one of the country’s biggest gainers from the private property boom. She and husband bought a large terrace house in Islington for £440,000 ten years ago.
Dartmouth is the only Ivy Leage school in an early presidential primary state, making it an intellectual hotspot for candidates looking to read the younger generation's tea leaves. Of a randomly selected group of 50 students who said they followed presidential politics enough to comment, just nine told Daily Mail Online that the former secretary of state would make a good U.S. chief executive. Hillary's detractors were far more passionate than her fans – a problem since she needs a repeat of her grassroots-driven upset 2008 victory here in order to solidify her status as the Democrats' standard-bearer. Stacey Benton, a government major from Florida who leans Republican, said a President Hillary Clinton is
Officers from Albury Police Station on the NSW-Victoria border posted selfies on a woman's Facebook page saying she could come and collect her phone after it was handed in on Sunday morning. The phone belonged to Bella Crooke who lost it at a friend's birthday party on Saturday night. The post was quickly shared by the woman's friends who labelled police 'legends' for their unusual approach to tracking down the phone's owner . Police even took to replying to text messages sent by friends asking if she had her phone back  .
Stephanie Scott's hometown of Canowindra has paid tribute to the much-loved teacher who who was allegedly murdered on Easter Sunday. More than a dozen hot-air balloons took to the skies as hundreds of yellow helium balloons were released in the town where the 26-year-old grew up and met her fiance Aaron Leeson Woolley. Hundreds gathered on Sunday morning to mark the tragic death of the bride-to-be. Vincent Stanford, 24, was charged with her murder after police allegedly found a camera with images of a burned body and blood in his white Toyota Hilux on Wednesday.
A third of parents polled said they belt out hip hop songs to soothe their little ones to sleep. Eurythmics' There Must be an Angel came second on the top ten, followed by Vanilla Ice's Ice Ice Baby. Frank Sinatra's My Way also proved popular with parents, as did Dolly Parton's Island In The Stream.
A study of 2.3 million parents has pinpointed 7.35am as the most hectic, frenzied time of the morning routine for Australian families. Aussie parents spend an average of 140 hours per year getting children breakfast. The study also found that nut spreads are a popular choice for breakfast loving kids, with Aussie kids eating spreads 6.7 times a week.
Research on infants’ brains by doctors from Oxford University has found that young babies are more sensitive to pain than adults. It overturns the medical consensus that very young babies do not feel pain and do not need painkillers, even for invasive procedures. The researchers showed in brain scans that infants' brains react in much the same way as adults when given even mild pain. The results suggest it is possible to see pain ‘happening’ inside the infant brain - and it looks a lot like pain in adults.
The mother-to-be, whose name is Injaz, was cloned from the ovarian cells of a slaughtered camel in 2009. She was born from a surrogate mother and is said to have conceived naturally. Dr Nisar Wani, scientific director of the Reproductive Biotechnology Centre in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, said: ‘She has conceived in a natural way. This will prove cloned camels are fertile and can reproduce the same as naturally produced camels’.
Lori Smith filmed her pooch Boomer being repeatedly hit as she lay with her head resting on the ledge of her electronic dog door. With the door jammed, it is seen constantly moving up and down hitting her skull each time. After more than 20 seconds and numerous head taps, Boomer appears resting in the same position.
Local campaigners are calling for a parliamentary inquiry into the scheme ahead of a judicial review. They want lawmakers to look into the misuse of public funds. Boris Johnson and George Osborne have pledged £30 million each for the project. The bridge will close for private, corporate events once a month and shut between midnight and 6 am.
Mirreyes, which refers to individuals who enjoy 'ostentatious spending, exhibitionism and narcissism' and are 'placed above all others', post pictures of luxuries with a hashtag of the same name. They are often the sons and daughters of government officials, wealthy businessman and other members of Mexican high society. One such individual, the eldest son of then-Chiapas Attorney General Raciel Lopez Salazar, jumped off a cruise ship off the coast of Brazil during the 2014 World Cup and vanished without a trace .
The 25-year-old man was born at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital in September 1989. He was readmitted three months later after suffering a serious brain haemorrhage. Maternity staff at the hospital failed to administer a vitamin K injection shortly after birth. Vitamin K helps the blood to clot, and as a result can prevent internal bleeding. He now requires 24-hour care and will do so for the rest of his life . Judge Michael Yelton approved the £7.3 million settlement at London's High Court today.
Nathan Sellers went on the show with his ex, Lia Palmquist, and accused her of sleeping with every member of the Wu-Tang Clan during one night as she partied with them at a hotel after a show. That would mean Palmquist had sex with the RZA, the GZA, Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, U-God, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, Cappadonna and Method Man. Palmquist admitted to partying with the guys, but denied that she did anything sexual with them.
St Mary’s Hospital in west London is the first choice of venue for the delivery of the royal baby. But two other hospitals have been put on standby in case the Duchess leaves the capital. Royal Berkshire in Reading and Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn told to prepare. Princess Margaret was the last member of the Royal Family to be born outside London in 1930.
Hawiian-born photographer Dustin Wong, 31, abandoned his job as an engineer to travel the world with only his camera for company last year. Inspired by ancient Hawaiian beliefs in the sacredness of the landscape, he has journeyed from the Arctic Circle to Australia, capturing moments where men and women are alone with the power and splendour of the natural world. His images depict people interacting with the environment and enjoying themselves in the outdoors.
GoFundMe told Daily Mail Online that 'after review by our team, the campaign set up for Officer Slager was removed due to a violation of GoFundMe's terms & conditions' but refused to elaborate due to privacy concerns. Slager has been charged with the murder of unarmed black father Walter Scott, 50, who was fatally shot five times in the back in North Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday. A separate fundraising campaign was started on site, Indiegogo, titled the 'Michael T. Slagers Support Fund' and featured a picture of Slager in his police uniform. As of Thursday at 11am, it had raised $393 of a $5,000 goal on donations
Robert Durst, 71, entered his plea during an arraignment in a New Orleans court on weapons charges that accused him of possessing a firearm after a felony conviction and possessing both a firearm and an illegal drug, marijuana. The weapons arrest has kept Durst in New Orleans even though he waived extradition to California, where he's charged in the December 2000 death of a longtime friend. Durst's lawyers, DeGuerin and Billy Gibbens, have said repeatedly that he just wants to go to California to deal with that charge. He is being held without bail in the mental ward of a state prison.
Russian researchers have dated the unusual 'screw' to 300 million years old, leading some people to claim that it may be proof of a highly advanced lost human civilisation, or even the work of aliens. But experts suggest that there may be a more earthly answer – that the ‘screw’ is in fact a fossilised sea creature. The screw-like shape may actually be the reversed-shape of the creature, which gradually dissolved while the rock formed around it. It is thought that the fossilised creature in the mysterious rock is a form of ‘sea lily’.
The incident happened after a meeting between Afghan provincial leaders and a U.S. Embassy official in the compound of the provincial governor in Jalalabad. NATO confirmed one of its soldiers died in the attack, without providing the nationality of the slain soldier, as is the coalition's policy. The police chief for the eastern Nangarhar province identified the Afghan shooter as Abdul Azim from the Lagham province.
A fake fundraising page has been set up requesting donations for Stacey Eden. The 23-year-old stood up to a middle-aged woman who was abusing Brisbane couple Hafeez and Khalida Bhatti on the Airport Line train on Wednesday. Her recording of the fiery incident went viral after being published by Daily Mail Australia on Thursday morning. Ms Eden said: 'The only thing I want is good karma, and to live a happy and healthy life'
The 58-year-old actress, who took a leave of absence from Broadway play 'Fish in the Dark' earlier this month, shared the news through a statement published by People magazine on Tuesday. She explained that her first test for cancer came back negative but that she was correctly diagnosed after seeking a second opinion and underwent the procedure last week. 'I am recovering and most importantly, expected to make a full recovery,' she said.
Richard Attenborough's possessions are going up for up sale at auction house Bonhams. His son Michael said: 'It is simply not possible to keep it all, even though we would absolutely love to. We do not have the room for it' The lots include a treasure trove of unseen photographs, iconic props, scripts, posters and sketches.
John T. Booker Jr, 20, was detained in Manhattan, Kansas, on Friday morning and charged with multiple terror offenses, including attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction. The 20-year-old, who refers to himself as Muhammad Abdullah Hassan, is said to have targeted nearby Fort Riley with a 1,000lb car bomb to blow himself up and kill 'people with power' . Imam Omar Hazim, who counseled the 'troubled' young man, said that he was mentally ill and had bipolar disorder and schizophrenia . The young man came to the FBI's attention last year after an unidentified citizen complained to federal authorities about concerning Facebook messages he posted .
The Shepherd's Crown will feature witch Tiffany Aching, who first appeared in The Wee Free Men in 2003. The plot of the final Discworld book has not yet been revealed, but the shepherd in the title could refer to her grandmother, who herded sheep. Sir Terry published his fist Discworld novel, The Colour Of Magic, in 1983. He went on to sell 85million books worldwide, with his work being translated into 37 languages.
SANTO seat by SII Deutschland beat off competition from 21 finalists to win the Passenger Comfort Hardware award at The Crystal Cabin Awards in Hamburg, Germany. It is one-and-a-half times the width of a standard seat, and makes use of space at the back of aircraft where the fuselage narrows. The larger chair addresses the debate about whether to charge obese passengers for two seats .
Ramon C. Estrada, 62, was set to be paroled in less than three weeks when he died on Sunday at Utah State Prison in Draper, Utah. He was scheduled to have dialysis Friday at the prison's treatment center, but a technician did not show up on Friday or Saturday. The technician or technicians involved worked for a University of Utah Hospital clinic that provides dialysis for the prison. The hospital is investigating.
Hillary Clinton's motorcade hit 92 mph in a driving rainstorm on Interstate 89, where the top speed limit is 65. Clinton's black Chevy conversion van hit 73 in a 55 mph zone in Claremont, NH. The former secretary of state dined and partied at the home of former New Hampshire state Senate President Sylvia Larsen. A political operative close to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's office said the meeting was meant to include a discussion about nudging the senator toward a presidential endorsement.
Firefighters rushed to the port in San Pedro when passers-by heard cries for help. The family of four had been driving out of a parking lot on Berth 73 when the vehicle, driven by the boys' father, veered off the edge of the harbor. Witnesses told police that they heard screeching tires before the car made the plunge. Two adults were found swimming in the water when rescuers arrived. The cause of the accident was under investigation.
Janet Street-Porter posted a picture of herself on Twitter with the caption ‘Just met Nicola Sturgeon lookalike out canvassing!’. She said she had no idea of the outrage her 'light-hearted comment' would provoke. She was called ugly, vile, ‘someone who deserves to die’, and one wit even ‘hoped I would catch malaria’ .
Dozens of animal welfare complaints made after horse attempted to jump Peugeot 206 car at event. One animal can be seen crashing head first into the turf, dismounting a rider, after trying to scale vehicle. One rider reported visiting A&E to be treated for badly bruised ligaments after her horse fell. Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said horses were 'exploited and abused'
Chloe Pearsall, 26, Joanne Fisher, 36, and Barbara Holcroft, 63, were jailed for nine months each. Nicole Howley, 25, was jailed for two years this week after she was found guilty of ill-treating a person as a carer under the Mental Capacity Act. Judge Sean Enright said he had 'put aside his own personal revulsion' to find a 'just, proportionate sentence' The four workers waged their hate-filled campaign throughout 2013.
Luke Shambrook, 11, went missing from a Victorian campsite at 9.30am on Friday. He was found just before midday AEST on Tuesday in thick bushland off Skyline Road, Eildon, 3km from the campsite. Luke was sitting alone and forlorn on the side of a hill peering between trees toward a police helicopter at the moment he was found save after surviving for a remarkable five days on his own in the bush. He is suffering from dehydration and hypothermia and has been driven to Alexandra Hospital to undergo further medical assessments in the company of his parents.
Four men have been moved out of intensive care after suspected drug overdoses during a party cruise on Sydney Harbour. The men collapsed on the vessel on Good Friday, forcing it to dock near the Opera House. They were rushed to St Vincent's Hospital where they are now in a stable condition. One man is suspected of taking up to four ecstasy pills in one hit, including blue ones with scissor stamps on them, a friend told police. Police say they discovered cocaine, marijuana and MDMA before the boat left King Street Wharf at noon.
Hermann Goering, who founded the Gestapo and was commander of the German air force, was well known for being overweight and as a result the suit shows the strain of being worn by the large officer. It was originally believed to be a replica, but the sweat blemishes and fraying on the buttons and buckles led experts to believe it had been worn. It is now expected to fetch £85,000 when it goes under the hammer in Plymouth, Devon.
Tate Britain chiefs believe chance discovery of 1946 export permit will bolster claim Beaching A Boat, Brighton was legitimately brought to Britain. The 1824 oil painting was looted by the Nazis from its Jewish owner during the Second World War. The 1946 document bears the signature of a dealer called Karola Fabri and seeks permission for the transfer of artworks from Budapest to Zurich. Discovery of the permit in the archives of Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts is the latest twist in an increasingly fraught dispute between the Tate and the descendants of the original owner, Baron Ferenc Hatvany.
Born on January 25 and almost three months old, the quadruplets were let out into their glass cages for the first time at the Tobu Zoo in Saitama prefecture, on the outskirts of Tokyo. Initially hesitant to go out in front of a crowd of zoo staff and visitors, the cubs were encouraged by their mother, Cara, aged nine, to walk out of their cage and into the outdoors living space. Curiosity soon got the better of them, who began playing around the water area. Then trouble struck; one accidentally fell into the play pool. Noticing that he was in trouble, his brothers ran to the rescue, grabbing him where they could.
Europcar sent eight of the best Instagram photographers to the Isle of Skye for a promotional campaign. The intrepid road trippers were sent by Europcar to explore and snap nearly 650 miles in three days. Their findings have been seen by a combined following of over one million users. The campaign aimed to show that by having your own vehicle you can make the journey in your own time.
Comfortably Numb is a new, single-use device that eases the pain of an injection by producing a rapid chemical reaction to cool the patient's skin within 60 seconds. The device is 3D printed and consists of two sealed chambers containing the chemical ammonium nitrate and water. A simple twisting motion moves the chambers into alignment to allow the chemicals to flow through the chamber to produce a rapid endothermic reaction. The skin can then be numbed by contacting the device's metal surface to the patient’s skin. Within 60 seconds the patient is numb and they can have an injection without experiencing pain .
The hazardous material was discovered last month as crews prepared to replace the mayoral mansion's leaky roof. Officials do not believe the work poses any health risk to Mayor Bill de Blasio and his family, who will remain in the home during the renovation. The cost of removing the asbestos will be about $250,000 and the contract was awarded this week to Regional Management Inc. The replacement of the mansion 30-year-old roof, which is being done by Nicholson and Galloway, should cost an additional $3.4 million.
Military officials in Kazakhstan have introduced a Miss Army competition in the hope of encouraging more recruits. 123 of the country's prettiest female soldiers have been put forward for the competition. The pictures show the women in three set poses – in military uniform, with weapons and in civilian clothing – and they have already been viewed more than 30,000 times by voters. Sergeant Aigerim Karakuchukova is the front-runner with more than 1,100 votes.
The 26-year-old, known as 'Chris' by UK soldiers, was hit in the leg when gunmen opened fire near his home in Khost, eastern Afghanistan. His son Muhammad also sustained injuries in the attack, which Chris says was the latest in a series of attempts to kill or kidnap him because of his time spent helping the British Government. The father-of-two, who spent two months in hospital after the shooting, said he has taken evidence of threats to UK authorities on ten occasions – but has repeatedly been dismissed.
Couple enjoyed steamy encounter in broad daylight at Three Bridges playing fields in Crawley, West Sussex. Workers at office block which overlooks park said the pair were semi-naked and not put off when people walked past them during their sex session at 3.30pm yesterday. It came on hottest day of the year so far and the warmest April ever on record with temperatures reaching 25.1C at St James's Park in London and at Frittenden in Kent. Forecasters predict 'a real reversal of fortunes' today thanks to a drop in temperatures as a cold front moves down from the north.
Lidos, which are seeing a resurgence as more money is ploughed into renovation and redecoration, are a good first port of call. Picking the right one - that isn't too over-crowded or too run down - is crucial. Lake Windermere is the largest natural lake in the country and its wide views inspired Wordsworth. Stonehaven Open Air Pool in Aberdeen holds midnight swimming sessions while listening to music.
A group of medical experts watched the 23rd outing for Ian Fleming's hero and concluded that Bond would have been unlikely to survive to the end of the two hour film and would have died or been critically injured several times. Within the first seven minutes, Bond is hit by a depleted uranium shell - an armour-piercing round normally used to destroy tanks that would almost certainly have killed the hero. The radioactive nature of the ammunition 'would greatly increase his cancer risk' . Other movies to undergo the medical assessment were Die Hard featuring Bruce Willis and Castaway featuring Tom Hanks .
The University of Michigan yanked an upcoming screening of the Oscar-nominated drama American Sniper over student complaints but quickly did an about-face after news of the cancellation sparked a firestorm on campus. The school tweeted out a statement saying the ‘decision to cancel not consistent w/high value @Umich places on freedom of expression’. That tweet was linked to a statement by E. Royster Harper, the school's vice president for student life, acknowledging that it was ‘a mistake’ to call off the screening. The movie was originally set to be shown during a student mixer Friday, but the university decided to cancel the screening over complaints that American Sniper portrays Muslims
Clare Van Santen, 37, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 when she was pregnant with her fifth child, Elijah, now aged nine. The Perth mother-of-five has been told her cancer has spread to her liver, shoulder, and brain. She has undergone coutnless chemotherapy and radiation treatments in the past decade. Her biggest concern going forward is for her children, whose ages range from 20 to nine years old, and how they will live without her. The single mum has a bucket list of things she wants to do, see and experience with her family before her time is up.
Michelle Schwab, 38, has been charged with child endangerment after allegedly dangling her son over the 10-foot-deep enclosure at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Saturday. She faces six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Schwab has taken a leave of absence from her management role at one of the centers in Columbus, Ohio. The mother-of-three has three sons and a degree in therapeutic childcare .
Evita Nicole Sarmonikas died while undergoing plastic surgery last month in Mexico. The 29-year-old was admitted to Hospital Quirurgico del Valle in Mexicali on March 20 while on holiday with her boyfriend, and died on the same day. Her family flew to Mexico to collect her body after an official autopsy revealed discrepancies in the report prepared by the clinic. Dr Victor Ramirez lost another patient the year before her tragic death. Roseann Falcon Ornelas, 52, was given a tummy tuck by Dr Ramirez in 2014 and died five hours later. Dr Ramirez's certification has lapsed, and he has been stood down until an investigation is completed.
Salty Dog 502 is one of two Unmanned Carrier Air Vehicle demonstrators (UCAS-D) on the X-47B program. Earlier today, it plugged its in-flight refuelling (IFR) probe into the hose of an Omega Air KC-707 tanker off the coast of Maryland. The drone is about the size of an F/A-18 Super Hornet, weighs in at 44,000 lb (20,000kg) and has 62ft (20m) wingspan.
Eric Isaiah Adusah has been charged with the murder of his pregnant wife, Charmaine Spears. Hotel staff found the body of the 41-year-old face-down in a bath where she had been lying for four days. Her husband is a self-proclaimed prophet and evangelical preacher from Tottenham, north London. He has not yet entered a plea and the case has been adjourned until later this month .
Police have said that Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, 24, hit his wife Palak Bhadreskumar Patel multiple times with an object and then fled. The couple both worked at the Dunkin' Donuts store in Hanover, Maryland . Patel has been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree. murder, first- degree assault, and dangerous weapon with intent to injure .
John Foran's wife Nita was preparing a chicken tikka biryani stir-fry when he found the splinter-covered shard. The £2 ready meal was bought from an Iceland Foods store in Spytty Retail Park near the couple’s home in Newport, South Wales. Iceland said they are carrying out a thorough investigation into how the shard came to be in the curry.
Police say they repeatedly told J.B. Silverthorn of Orchard Park, New York, to not drive home from Grand Island Town Court on Monday night after they noticed he 'smelled of alcohol' and was 'intoxicated' But the suspect reportedly proceeded to get in his car and pull out of the parking lot before being stopped by deputies. He was deemed guilty this week for driving over the limit and crashing his car into the Niagara River on December 29.
Aaron Hernandez was taken to the MCI Cedar Junction prison in Walpole, Massachusetts on Wednesday after he was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2013 murder of Odin Lloyd. The prison is about a mile and a half away from Gillette Stadium, where he used to play tight end for the New England Patriots . Hernandez was arrested in June 2013, when he was arrested under suspicion of murdering Lloyd, who was dating the sister of Hernandez's fianceé at the time . On Wednesday, a 12-person jury found Hernandez guilty of Lloyd's murder and sentenced him to life without parole .
Ozzie the goose was close to being put down numerous times after he broke his leg and it was amputated at the joint. A South African tech company stepped in to manufacture him a brand new limb. The 3D printed leg was designed in the shape and size of a goose leg to fit him perfectly. The prosthetic limb is composed of several parts and replacement pieces.
Google executives and employees donated more than $1.6 million to Obama's two White House campaigns, and the online search giant parachuted top talent into both. One result has been a coziness with the U.S. government's executive branch that few other companies can match – marked by access for lobbyists, mentions in nearly half of Obama's State of the Union addresses, and a personnel feeder trough serving the White House with new senior hires. There have even been allegations that Google's up-close-and-personal relationship with the West Wing earned it a reprieve from what would have been an earth-shaking Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit.
The 'Very Blokey Joke Book' by Jake Harris was displayed in the high street brand's menswear department. It contains a quip about a man watching his wife being beaten up by friends. Shocked Twitter users branded the joke 'horrific' and 'staggeringly offensive' River Island has since withdrawn the book and apologised to the tweeters.
The 58-year-old actress took to her Twitter account on Wednesday to thank her supporters, one day after revealing she has breast cancer and undergone double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. On Tuesday, she shared the news of her disease through a statement published by People magazine. The mother-of-two explained that she recently underwent a breast biopsy, but no sign of cancer was discovered until she sought the opinion of a second doctor on the advice of a friend.
Christine Bleakley, 36, has been in a relationship with footballer Frank Lamapard for five years. She is step-mother to Frank's two daughters Isla, seven, and Luna, nine, from his relationship with Elen Rivas. The TV presenter says she has a very hands-on role when it comes to looking after the girls. Says she and Frank waited until they were sure of their long-term feelings for each other before introducing her into their lives.
Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools say that their lunches are in compliance with Michelle Obama's federal lunch rules. A concerned mother took a photo of her child's lunch consisting of a dull looking fish fillet, a whole wheat bun, and corn and then posted it to social media this week. 'Poor lighting and food presentation make this lunch unappealing,' said Food Service Coordinator Jim Gehlhoff. Two months ago Michelle Obama again came under fire for the 'shortcomings' of her Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act scheme.
An 18-month-old baby and three girls - aged three, six and eight - were trapped on a sandbank at Blackpool Beach while out walking during the school break. But when it was obvious they had found themselves in trouble, those perched on the nearby pier did nothing to help - instead, they took out their smartphones to record the drama.
HBO drama is about to begin its fifth series, which has seen many female characters take leading roles. Emilia Clarke, who plays Daenerys Targaryen is set to bring her army, replete with dragons, to Westeros for the final showdown. She said: 'I think that's the beauty of the show: as women, we accept our femininity and take strength from it'
The 'poison pen' letter was sent to an 'baby spamming' mother after the author got fed up with the amount of pictures and statuses she was writing on Facebook about her child. Jade Ruthven, 33, was so upset by the note that she got her own back by forwarding it onto comedian Em Rusciano - who shared it with her thousands of followers on social media. The letter claims to show what 'people really think' about mother Jade's constant Facebook updates, adding: 'We can't wait for you to get back to work - maybe you won't have time to be on Facebook quite so much'
Darius, who measures over four feet long and weighs in at a whopping three and a half stone, is officially the world's biggest rabbit. But his son Jeff, who already measures 3ft 8in long, is set to challenge for the title. The rabbits' owner, Annette Edwards, 63, from Bromsgrove, says she looks forward to the day when Jeff dwarfs his father.
Amit Yadav, 20, was driving his red Honda Civic up to 25 miles over the speed limit when he lost control. He smashed into an oncoming Renault Cleo in August 2013, killing his two passengers. Haider and Taimur Kayani, brothers from Leytonstone, east London, were killed in the crash. Yadav denied two charges of causing death by dangerous driving and one count of causing serious injury. But he was convicted in February this year after a four-day trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Laurent Stefanini, 55, was in January asked by French President Francois Hollande to represent their country at the Holy See. But the controversial appointment was met 'with a stony silence', according to French media. This is despite the fact that Mr Stefanini worked as number two to the French ambassador at the Vatican between 2001 and 2005.
German police 'closely monitoring developments' in £60m Hatton Garden gems heist and similar raid in Berlin. Detectives are keen to find out if any DNA was recovered from scene of Easter weekend raid. They are also looking to see if it matches forensic samples found in tunnel used in £8.3m raid in 2013. In both cases, police are investigating the possibility of an insider helping the thieves.
The former Illinois governor has return to his roots while inside and has been photographed with his still full head of hair a shocking white color rather than the boot polish black that was his trademark as a politician. Blagojevich is currently serving a 14-year sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood near Denver after he was caught trying to sell Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat when he was elected president in 2008.
Gao Yu, 71, jailed for seven years for 'illegally providing state secrets to foreigners' in the shape of a government document warning against the 'dangers' of press freedom to a Hong Kong media outlet. The ruling stated Gao had leaked a 2013 directive by the ruling Communist party named 'Document number 9' to a media outlet in Hong Kong. Gao was imprisoned following the government crackdown on student protests in Tiananmen Square in 1989. She was named one of the International Press Institute's 50 'world press heroes' in 2000 .
Queen Margrethe of Denmark celebrated her 75th birthday with a lavish dinner at Fredensborg Castle. She was joined on the balcony by her sons, Crown Prince Frederik, 46, and Prince Joachim, 45, who were with her again for a procession down Copenhagen shopping street Strøget to the Københavns Rådhus [city hall] for a slap-up lunch. The Danish royals welcomed royals from all corners of Europe to the castle for a gala banquet followed by a magnificent fireworks display .
A pair of masked men armed with handguns have robbed three banks in the Pittsburgh area so far this year, most recently on April 10. The men, who are seen on surveillance footage pointing their guns at bank employees' heads, have threatened to kidnapping those at their targets and shoot police. The way that the two men handle their weapons has led the FBI to suspect that the thieves are actually former police officers themselves.
Protest letters were delivered to members of Spain's Royal Language Academy, which produces the definitive dictionary. The reference to a swindler ('trapacero') was introduced late last year following complaints. The academy said definitions reflect actual use and are not meant to be derogatory. It has offered to change the forthcoming online edition to clarify that such references are pejorative.
Sheriff Stanley Glanz told a press conference on Monday that the FBI had informed him of the result of the investigation into the shooting of Eric Harris by reserve deputy Robert Bates on April 2. Bates, a 73-year-old reserve deputy, says he mistook his handgun for a taser and accidentally shot Eric Harris while attempting to help other deputies take Harris into custody. He has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the April 2 death and faces four years in prison if convicted. Sheriff Glanz said he doesn't believe reports that Bates' training records were falsified and he claimed Bates had been properly trained. But the sheriff stopped short of saying Bates was qualified to use the gun he
Nuku Vanonyi Cudjoe-Calvocoressi, 41, was head of politics at St George's School in Ascot. He was travelling on a train when he pulled up his shorts and exposed himself to a 33-year-old passenger. The woman began secretly filming him and asked her husband to meet her at Wokingham train station. He left the station but was soon found and arrested by police and charged with indecent exposure. He has now been banned from teaching for at least five years following a hearing.
The classic steam engines took to the tracks of the North Yorkshire Moors railway today, hauling passengers between Pickering and Whitby. In scenes that harked back to a bygone age, the perfectly restored steam engines were out in force on the scenic railway for the three-day Spring Steam Gala. Train enthusiasts will be able to make the most of the beautiful moors scenery on board seven preserved engines form the golden age of steam and pistons. The event continues tomorrow and Sunday and includes model railway layout displays at Pickering Station.
The system uses high-definition cameras and interactive toys to let the children control three different cat toys at the shelter with the push of a button, and then watch on the TV as the animals react and play with them. Made possible with a $15,000 grant from the Mattel Children's Foundation, the Play with Cats program connects to 151 hospital rooms in Florida.
Len Barnes, 57, from Stockton, shed three stone as he battled the life-threatening condition Clostridium difficile. He lost his appetite and endured continuous pain after suffering bouts of diarrhoea. Despite numerous courses of antibiotics, the 75-year-old was showing no signs of improvement. It was then that specialists suggested a faecal transplant. Mr Barnes' daughter Debbie, 52, acted as donor and stools were mixed with water and filtered. The solution was then transplanted into Mr Barnes's gut via an endoscope .
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, or 'ICANN,' sent a letter on Thursday to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Canada's Office of Consumer Affairs to see if the actions of company Vox Populi Registry Ltd. were illegal. Kevin Spacey has reportedly paid have his his '.sucks' domain taken down. Taylor Swift has also had to spend defensively in the past to remove her name from '.porn' and '.adult' domains attacking her.
Daspletosaurus, which means 'frightful lizard', lived 75 million years ago in Alberta, Canada. Fossilised skull found in a quarry was covered in bite marks made by Tyrannosaur teeth. Scientists believe another Daspletosaurus fed on the youngster's body after it died. One bite to the back of the head broke off part of the skull and left a circular tooth-shaped puncture through the bone. However, there are signs the bone had begun healing, suggesting the injury was not fatal and that the animal lived after it was inflicted.
John Travolta has broken his silence on the controversial HBO documentary Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief. He said his experience in the organization has been nothing but positive and he never intends to watch the documentary. 'I haven't experienced anything that the hearsay has (claimed), so why would I communicate something that wasn't true for me?' he said.
Jihad-watchers noticed thousands of accounts vanishing from the social network last week. Most of them claimed to be linked to the extremists currently terrorising the Middle East. Twitter's 'violations department' suspended approximately 10,000 accounts on April 2. Spokesman said the cull was prompted in part by the 'large number of reports' .
A Savannah baby and a baby in Atlanta has been awarded $1,529 for college expenses as part of a state sweepstake draw before even turning 10-hours-old. Levi Jarrett Millspaugh was born at 2:38 a.m. Wednesday, making him this year’s first Tax Day baby at Memorial University Medical Center. The donation, made by Path2College 529 Plan, is given to the first child born each year on Tax Day at Memorial.
Rachelle Friedman was paralyzed from the neck down when she fell into a pool at her bachelorette party in May 2010. She is able to conceive and carry a child but her blood pressure is too low for her to do so. She and her fiancé Chris, 32, decided to consider surrogacy. A friend from college, Laurel Humes, offered to be their surrogate. The baby will be born on April 18 at Laurel's home in Asheville, North Carolina, four hours from the Chapmans.
Authorities locked down the Suitland, Maryland campus just before 8pm Thursday amid reports that the shooter had barricaded himself inside after ramming the front gates. However, the shooter instead took some three dozen police officers on a wild chase back into D.C. that ended when officers shot him on a busy Northeast Washington street. Now police believe the suspect, only described as a man in his 30s or 40s, may even be tied to another shooting that occurred Thursday in the Southeast quadrant of the city. The guard was shot after noticing a couple fighting in a car and went to investigate and it cost him his life.
Jeffrey Walker told jurors that the Philadelphia Police Department drug squad targeted 'white college-boy, ... khaki-pants types' who were 'easy to intimidate' That matches the description of some of the drug dealers who have testified in recent weeks in the federal police corruption trial. The witnesses have said the squad stole as much as $80,000 at a time during illegal raids marked by threats and physical violence. Walker, 46, said police brass applauded the drug squad because they made big arrests that made them look good.
Police are appealing to the public to help identify a man who robbed a Christchurch dairy wearing a 'distinctive' cartoon mask. The offender, snapped on security footage in a fluoro orange sweatshirt and oversized mask, is described as being 'very tall' He made off with the dairy's till and about $1500 in cash on Saturday. Police say there were no signs of any weapons used but that the robber remained at large.
Survation survey of 1,001 British Muslims found one in four sympathised with those who join ISIS. Eight per cent agreed they had 'a lot of sympathy' for the likes of Jihadi John . One third of young and female Muslims also have sympathy for the Jihadi runaways . Survey found 44 per cent of all Muslims felt they are viewed with suspicion by non-Muslims .
A report on the threat posed by Australian foreign fighters has blamed the Abbott government's troubled relations with the Muslim community for worsening the situation. The Lowy Institute report says the large number of Australians fighting in Syria and Iraq represents a 'serious national security threat' but that the risk of an attack on home soil could be mitigated by the right policy response. The report comes just a day after the news of the death of Melbourne model-turned-jihadist Sharky Jama. The Australian was reportedly killed in Syria while fighting with terrorist organisation Islamic State.
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) teaches people to focus on the present moment. It has similar recurrence rates as anti-depressants, a study found. This suggests it offers an 'alternative treatment' for those averse to the idea of drugs. As many as four out of five people with depression relapse at some point, experts said.
Robert Bates, 73, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of Eric Harris, 44, on April 2. The reserve deputy appeared on the Today show on Friday and apologized to the family of the man he shot dead during a botched undercover gun-sale operation. The records include certificates showing what training he received, job evaluation reports and weapons training and qualification records dating to 2008. Bates' attorneys said the 64 pages of information include records he copied and kept for himself.
Kenneth Morgan Stancil III, 20, is awaiting extradition from Florida to North Carolina, where he is accused of fatally shooting 44-year-old Ron Lane earlier this week in North Carolina. He told Raleigh's WRAL-TV on Wednesday that he killed Lane because Lane had made sexual advances to his brother, 16. 'He ain't physically touched him, but he was in the proposal to try to and I wasn't going to let that happen,' he said . The neo-Nazi also claimed to have killed three other people, including two in the Wayne County area, but police said they have no reports of unsolved homicides that match his account.
The Hop Theory 'beer-bag' contains a blend of hops, fruit peels and natural spices. Hop Theory is nearing its $25,000 target on crowd-funding site Kickstarter to produce its first blend. It claims it will turn lager into 'craft beer' in just two to four minutes. The project has been criticised by professional breweries as misleading about what constitutes 'craft'
For the state that calls itself the 'Land of Lincoln,' the timing of a ceremony Wednesday in Springfield to mark his death is awkward because Illinois faces a financial crisis. Gov. Bruce Rauner has proposed eliminating the state Historic Preservation Agency that manages sites including the tomb as it currently exists. He would roll the agency into another department. The popular tourist site was pilloried in this month's issue of National Geographic magazine as having 'all the historical character of an office lobby' .
Harvey Weinstein, 63, has emphatically denied sexually assaulting Ambra Battilana during a business meeting at his Tribeca office last Friday. But police overheard a phone call between the model and Weinstein, in which she confronted him - and he said: 'It won't happen again' The news comes as Weinstein's 38-year-old wife of eight years, Georgina Chapman, was pictured for the first time outside their home in New York City since the scandal broke looking downcast and carrying their daughter, India, 4.
Damon Muller has almost doubled in size due to swelling and bloating since he was diagnosed with Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) in November. The 11-year-old from Gladstone, Queensland, was diagnosed after complaining of aching limbs and developing bright red rashes on his legs and body. JDM effects and limits movement in the muscles closest to the trunk of Damon's body, including his thighs, hips, buttocks, chest, shoulders and upper arms. He has already been rushed to hospital once after his neck started swelling so much it almost closed his throat and there is a risk his heart could be impacted too.
Australian Warren Rodwell was held against his will in a foreign jungle for 472 days. Islamist militants abducted Mr Rodwell from his home in the Philippines by gunpoint on December 5, 2011. He was released in March 2013 after his family managed to raise a significant ransom. Under Australian law, the survivors and families of victims of overseas attacks can claim up to $75,000 in compensation. But for that to happen, Prime Minister Tony Abbott would have to declare his kidnapping a terrorist event .
Anjelica 'AJ' Hadsell, 18, has been missing since March 2, when she was on a break from Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia and home in Norfolk. The remains were found outside a residence in Franklin on Thursday morning, police said. The body has been sent to the Chief Medical Examiner's Office to be identified and to determine the cause of death .
Lexy Wood, 13, told Rebecca Boyd that she is 'embarrassed' by the way she acted when she disrupted a screening of Cinderella in Bessemer, Alabama. She and her step-sister were said to have been 'rude and obnoxious' throughout the film. Mrs Boyd confronted the 13-year-old outside of the movie theater and told her that her husband had just been laid off and the teenagers had ruined the last time she would be taking her daughter to the movies for a while. The story gained national attention after Mrs Wood turned to social media to try and find the woman and apologize to her and pay for her next trip out of her children's allowance.
Nick Robinson returned to the BBC's News at Six last night to analyse Labour's manifesto. But his voice sounded weak and strained after his treatment for a bronchial carcinoid tumour. The 51-year-old said his return was a 'small step' and he did not expect to return to campaign trail full-time at this stage.
Edward Snowden stole 1.7million classified documents from GCHQ and NSA in 2013. Henry Jackson Society security think-tank has compiled evidence of harm done to intelligence agencies. Extremist websites have also moved to protect their digital communications by releasing encryption programmes for followers, making it harder for extremists to be tracked down. Other groups using human couriers instead of email and mobile phones.
Lacey Spears of Scottsville, Kentucky, was found guilty last month of second-degree murder in the death of her son Garnett-Paul Spears at a suburban New York hospital. She was spared the maximum 25 years to life and instead received 20, showing no emotion when she was sentenced. The boy's father, Chris Hill, was not emotionless however and wrote of his wife's sentence; 'Please put her in general population! Thats all im asking for! Because she wont make it' .
Marcel Hirscher is the first male alpine skier to win the overall World Cup title four times in a row. The 26-year-old teamed up with The Red Bull Media House and Starelation to create the unusual stunt. The process involved 11 cameras, a specially-enhanced slope, and three days to set up before creating the incredible video in one take with the talented skier.
Hanan, 19, was snatched from her family and taken to a warehouse in Mosul, Iraq, by ISIS militants. She and six others were then taken to house in a nearby village where they met a fellow Yazidi girl. The girl told them she had been beaten, handcuffed and raped and their captors warned they would soon suffer the same fate. Hanan managed to escape that night with some of the other girls by jumping out of a bedroom window. She is now recovering at the Shariya refugee camp in Dohuk Iraqi Kurdistan, where hundreds of other Yazidis have fled .
Mike Lane, 40, was beaten by balaclava-clad protesters armed with iron bars on ropes. He was sent flying to the ground, before being kicked in the head and stamped on. Video of the incident and a dossier of evidence was given to Wiltshire Police after the assault. Mr Lane was admitted to hospital with concussion and broken teeth and swollen face.
Xiao Zhengti, now five, was born with congenital biliary atresia, a condition where the bile ducts around the liver swell during or immediately after birth. Mother Yang Haiying donated part of her liver to try and save her son, but his body rejected it. Father Xiao Kunqing was also found to be a match for the boy, but surgeons warned against a second operation, saying it carried far greater risks. But surgeons eventually relented and he had 40 per cent of his liver removed and transplanted into his son yesterday. Surgeons expect Xiao to be home in three weeks and to lead a normal life.
The Red Lady of El Mirón was buried 18,700 years ago in an elaborate grave in a cave in Cantabria, Spain. Her remains were found stained with red ochre from a haematite crystal and an engraved tombstone. Radiocarbon dating suggests she was aged between 35 and 40 when she was buried. Her teeth bore the remains of plant pollen, fungi and animals. Microscopic evidence shows she had been eating sponge capped, bolete mushrooms and gilled mushrooms. The researchers also found her teeth bore little signs of decay, suggesting she ate few carbohydrates.
James Ritchie was voted into the job at the Tasmanian University Union with a clear majority over a female candidate more than three weeks ago. Despite his qualifications for the role and no gender specified in the job description, the reaction to a male being offered the position caused huge opposition. The university's Women's Collective had launched a petition on the website change.org to have Mr Ritchie removed from his role in the TUU. The student union has now introduced a requirement that candidates sign a statutory declaration confirming they identify as female.
Alfie underwent a general anaesthetic for an MRI scan at the Animal Health Trust clinic in Newmarket. Owner Lynne Edwards, 64, noticed a lump behind his ear and found puss oozing from his back . She then took him to a vet, where staff clipped his fur and exposed the severe burns in his back. A pad used to keep her dog warm while he had the scan got too hot after it was heated in a microwave .
Carnival Spirit has 2500 passengers stranded outside of Sydney Harbour because of the city's wild weather. The ship has suffered damage in wild weather conditions off the NSW coast. Waves of nine metres have been battering the ship for the past 24 hours. Carnival Spirit was returning from a 12-night cruise to New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji but has been stopped by the huge waves.
Social Services Minister Scott Morrison will reportedly scrap a provision that allows parents who don't vaccinate their children to claim welfare benefits. The changes are expected to come into full effect in January 2016. The way the system works now, children must be immunised to access childcare payments. Currently around 39,000 Australian children under the age of seven are not vaccinated putting them at risk of catching severe diseases .
The capybara called JoeJoe has near 60,000 Instagram followers and lives in Las Vegas with his owner Cody Kennedy. Add that to his near 5,000 Facebook likes and his Twitter account that boasts over 1,000 Twitter followers and you have yourself one popular rodent. The large rodent sits perfectly still while three energetic ducklings stand on its head and body.
There were 72 unprovoked shark attacks around the world last year, with three people killed in Australia and South Africa. Great White, Bull and Tiger sharks account for the vast majority of attacks. Thirteen-year-old Elio Canestri was killed by an eight-foot bull shark off the coast of Reunion a week ago.
Host Alex Trebek asked: 'In common law, the age of this, signaling adulthood, is presumed to be 14 in boys & 12 in girls?' The first contestant to press his buzzer was Tom, a freemason, who inexplicably answered: 'What is theage of consent?' Viewers watching at home couldn't contain their horror at what Tom's answer appeared to imply.
Jack Jordan, 23, proposed to his girlfriend Laura Cant, 24, from his hospital bed last Christmas. The pair had planned to wed after a bone marrow transplant to prolong his life. But last week he was told he was too ill to undergo the operation and has weeks to live. The couple are now set to marry in Torbay Hospital's chapel tomorrow .
Iona Costello, 51, and daughter Emily, 14, found safe and well in New York City's Upper West Side. They were recognized by the front desk manager of the hotel they were staying at on Sunday. Iona called her mother at 3:30 a.m. on Monday morning to tell her she was ok. She is believed to have been 'under a lot of stress' because of legal battle with four of her late husband's five adult children from previous marriages. Her stepson, George Costello Jr, has a long criminal record and was jailed again just days after she disappeared, a report suggests.
A new book by former education journalist David Turner, The Old Boys, lays bare the little-known history. Winchester College experienced six full-scale rebellions in the 18th and 19th Centuries. In 1710, scholars at Winchester mutinied over their beer rations. In 1851, Malborough College's 1851 rebellion coincided with Guy Fawkes Night .
Mary Kay Letourneau, then a 34-year-old married mother of four, pleaded guilty to child rape for her illicit affair with her sixth-grade student, which resulted in two pregnancies. The former Seattle teacher shot to infamy after starting a relationship with Vili Fualaau when he was 12 and falling pregnant with his child when she was just 13. After she served a seven-year prison term for the relationship, they married and now have two children together. On the eve of the couple's 10-year wedding anniversary, they sat down for an exclusive interview with Barbara Walters on 20/20, which will air on ABC Friday at 10pm .
The Shire of Montana is located in Trout Creek, Montana, 100 miles south of the US-Canada border. The 1,000 square-foot house has one king bedroom and a smaller guest room, plus custom-made wooden furniture, a stove and barbecue for cooking and cosy rooms with round doors. The 20-acre property near Trout Lake, Montana has decorative hobbit homes, fairy doors and a tree stump-shaped troll house.
Peter Garrett has put his family’s Sydney home on the market and is hoping the stunning terrace will be auctioned off for at least $1.05 million. The 62-year-old has lived at the thoughtfully restored home for almost five years with his wife Dora and three daughters, Emily, Grace and May. The property has been exquisitely renovated and ‘achieving a beautifully balanced blend of period charm and contemporary touches,’ according to Belle Property Randwick. The three bedroom terrace is set over two levels with a beautiful balcony off the master bedroom, looking out onto the street.
Warner Bros and DC Entertainment attempted to set a world record for the largest gatherings of people dressed as DC Comics Superheroes within 24 hours. The April 18 event kicked off in Queensland, Australia, with a celebration at the Movie World Australia theme park and ended in Los Angeles, California, at the Hollywood & Highland Center. Venues in 15 cities in the US, UK, France, Spain, Mexico, Italy, Brazil, Taiwan and the Philippines all participated in the event. The current record is 1,580 and it was set in 2010.
Taronga Zoo's elephants had a special treat for breakfast on Friday – a record sized 728kg pumpkin. The prize-winning pumpkins were presented to the elephants on Friday morning. The giant pumpkin was the biggest pumpkin to ever grace a Sydney Royal Easter Show. Taronga's Asian Elephant herd, including 3300kg Pak Boon and calves Pathi Harn and Tukta, were quick to swoop on the record-breaking pumpkin.
Elijah Cook was born profoundly deaf in his left ear and only able to hear 75 decibels in his right. His parents, Ahavah and Jason Cook, from Andova, Minnesota, were worried he may be born deaf. He failed his first hearing test 12 hours after being born in Coon Rapids on January 2. Doctors fitted him with hearing aids as soon as possible and last month he was able to properly hear his mother's voice for the first time .
Xue Feng returned to his family in Houston, Texas, on Friday following his release from Beijing's No. 2 Prison. The 50-year-old doctor served all but ten months of his eight year sentence after getting it reduced for good behavior. Xue was detained in November of 2007 and sentenced in 2010 on charges of illegally gathering information on China's oil industry. He was born in China and earned a doctorate at the University of Chicago.
Matthew Hall, 25, climbed onto the balconies in of his victims in Manchester's fashionable Northern Quarter district and hid, asking when confronted 'am I scaring you?' and 'you're dead sexy - can I come in?' In one case he walked into his victim's bedroom as she slept in the early hours, making off when she switched the light on and saw him. Judge Martin Rudland said he had 'deliberately targeted vulnerable women' scaling the walls of buildings 'like a cat burglar of old' in a series of 'highly suspicious offences'
Sarah Ivens, 34, has two children, William, one, and one-year-old Matilda. After years of heartbreak, Sarah and Russell have two children William, and Matilda, aged one and nine. She was advised by a series of doctors to have a medical abortion, to safeguard her future fertility and mental state.
The Los Angeles-based company has switched to a web-only retail model following the closure of all of its 94 locations, with the brand now encouraging customers to shop online. 'We no longer have store locations,' reads the brand's website, which goes on to note that the online store offers the same selection of products .
Jay Kantaria, 38, leapt onto tracks at Sudbury Hill station in north-west London last October. Had been looking forward to daughter's birthday party when he jumped in front of train. Died instantly of 'severe traumatic brain injury' and had to be identified from fingerprints. Coroner recorded an open verdict on cause of death, saying there was 'doubt' as to intention.
Alex Perry will not be presenting at this year's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. The designer says he is enjoying 'taking a breather' and focusing on his international projects. This is only the second time in 20 years that he has missed the Sydney event. Perry is a judge on Australia's Next Top Model and plans to work on TV projects in Asia and Middle East.
Sarah Wilson, 41, opened up in a candid interview about how her battle with mental illness drove her to believe her life wasn't worth living. 'My anxiety brought me to a point where I couldn't quite see the existential point of continuing,' she said. Ms Wilson said anxiety is quickly becoming the 'new depression' One in three Australian women will experience anxiety in their lifetime .
Jean Wabafiyebazu, 17, and his brother Marc, 15, were shot dead in Miami on March 30 after a drugs raid went wrong. Marc is waiting to discover if he will be charged with his brother's murder. Details are now emerging about the lifestyle of the boys, privately-educated sons of Canadian diplomat Roxanne Dube, Canada's Consul General in Miami. Marc boasted to investigators that they drove around Canada raiding homes and buying drugs, the younger boy has told investigators .
Ba Di Doll has appeared at Wanda Plaza commercial complex in eastern China's Nanjing city. The attraction features a ball pit, slide and climbing area, accessed via the doll's right foot. Cartoon images are displayed inside the legs to teach children about sex. The doll is 30 metres long, seven metres tall and six metres wide.
David Etzel, 36, of Palm Beach County, Florida is accused of biting his mother's 10-pound Shih Tzu named Cujo then beating it so badly its eye came out of its socket. The dog's owner Michele Etzel told deputies that her son had been drinking and teasing the dog, prompting the dog to bite Etzel. She said Etzel then bit the dog back. A veterinarian told deputies the injuries were comparable to being hit by a vehicle or attacked by another dog.
The Republican presidential hopefuls told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt in separate interviews on Tuesday that they'd enforce federal drug laws and block the sale of marijuana in Colorado and Washington. 'Marijuana is a gateway drug,' Christie said, citing an 'enormous addiction problem in this country' 'And we need to send very clear leadership from the White House on down through the federal law enforcement,' he added. Rubio, who on Monday made official his candidacy, said he believes in states' rights - but laws created by the federal government legally supersede those of the states. 'I think there’s no responsible way to recreationally use marijuana,' he said last year.
The 60-year-old was called to serve on a case involving a car crash and had to answer a couple of questions about his relatives. The only giveaway that he was one of the top judges in the highest court in the land and part of the judiciary branch of US Government was the two security staff he brought with him. The sitting Judge refrained from making Roberts answer, saying, 'Obviously we know what you do for a living, sir'
Kenneth Morgan Stancil III, 20, made his first appearance at the Wayne County Courthouse in Goldsboro, North Carolina on Thursday after being extradited from Florida. He is accused of shooting 44-year-old Ron Lane at Wayne Community College on Monday morning before fleeing more than 500 miles south. He was arrested sleeping on Daytona Beach on Tuesday. At the hearing on Thursday, he initially denied a court-appointed attorney, saying he knew he'd get life behind bars when he shot dead his former boss. When the judge repeatedly reminded him that he could get the death penalty for his charge of open murder, he burst into expletives. When Judge Ronald O. Jones told
The National Institute on Drug Abuse in the US has admitted in its revised publication on marijuana that the drug offers benefits to some cancer patients, including those suffering some brain tumours. The report states: 'Recent animal studies have shown that marijuana extracts may help kill certain cancer cells and reduce the size of others' It comes as a group of senators put pressure on the US federal government to recognise the medicinal value of the drug. The Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States Act was introduced in March. It proposes moving cannabis from a schedule I to a schedule II drug.
Rilie Carey, from Salem, Oregon, learnt the popular song at preschool and was halfway through eating her dinner when she decided to perform it for her mom, Jessica. She starts by confidently singing: 'Four little ducks went out to play, over the hills and far away' But as the rhyme continues - and the number of ducks returning to their mother decreases - her eyes begin to fill with tears. As she gets to the penultimate verse, where 'no little ducks come back', she starts to sob with her arm across her face.
Ashley Pegram, 28, went on a date with Edward Primo Bonilla, 30, on April 3 after they met on messaging service Kik. Her sister reported her missing the next day and went through her Kik account. She found messages from a man who identified himself as 18-year-old Emoney Bon. But when she spoke with him, it emerged he was actually a 30- year-old man. He told her he kicked her out of his car when she got too drunk on their date. But surveillance video shows her getting out of Bonilla's car, entering a convenience store and returning to the vehicle at 1am. Bonilla has been charged with obstructing justice
Christine Lillico, 47, was supposed to look after her elderly parents' bank accounts. But instead she stole almost £80,000 from them over a six year period, Newcastle Crown Court heard. The mother-of-two spent some of the money on shopping sprees in JD Sports and B&Q. She was jailed for 20 months after pleading guilty to three charges of fraud at court. Judge ordered she pay her brother John Air junior £39,000 - which would have been his inheritance.
Passengers and flight attendants have taken their frustration to social media to share their photos of passengers with annoying habits. The images, captured by anonymous travellers, were posted on former flight attendant Shawn Kathleen's Instagram account Passenger Shaming. The page follows after Ms Kathleen started the group on Facebook to highlight the less than desirable habits some have adopted while flying .
Kevin Carr, 34, from Woolacombe, Devon, ran more than a marathon a day every day for almost two years. He set off from Haytor on Dartmoor in July 2013 and returned last night after 621 days. The journey took him through 26 countries and through 16 pairs of shoes. Mr Carr was also the first man to complete the gruelling endurance run unsupported. Instead of a team carrying his equipment, he pushed it along himself in a buggy.
The 77-year-old woman was struck by lightning as she sat in her car in Boston, England. Her hairdresser noticed she had minor burns on her scalp, and her vision became blurred. Days later, a scan of her retina revealed she had a hole in her macula. The retina does not conduct electricity well, suggesting the injury was caused by the heat produced when the bolt struck. The woman was prescribed eye drops, but suffered an allergic reaction to them. She later underwent surgery to repair the hole in the retina, after two months of poor vision.
Haley Fox, 24, of Turner, Oregon, fractured 26-year-old Samuel Campbell's skull with a baseball bat at her home last Wednesday. She has been charged with first-degree assault. Fox and Campbell, of Adger, Alabama, had been in a relationship for around two years after meeting online.
Andy Murray and Kim Sears are getting ready to marry in his home town of Dunblane on Saturday. Locals are lining the streets with bunting and creating special-themed produce for the big day. Business owners have sent gifts to either Andy or his bride-to-be ahead of big day . Lesley Anderson, 52, sent a crystal-covered garter to Kim Sears six weeks ago .
The Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association's annual photography competition was held in conjunction with an annual cattlemen's conference. The competition asks for images that will illustrate the Northern Territory's unique outback lifestyle as well as their distinctive people and landscapes. Marie Muldoon won the competition with a touching photo of her daughter cuddling up to a horse, titled True Love. Jacynta Coffey won the 'Industry at work or play' category for her stunning shot titled Sunrise Draft .
Lawrence Phillips is suspected of killing Damion Soward, a 37-year-old inmate from San Bernardino County serving 82 years to life for a first-degree murder conviction. Soward was found lifeless on Saturday morning in the cell he shared with Phillips, 39, at Kern Valley State Prison. Prison officials said they suspect a second inmate at the prison of killing his cellmate. It's unclear if the two are related .
Andrew 'Drew' Butler, 25, allegedly shot mother-of-three Kendra Gonzalez from the passenger seat in San Jose. He then dragged her body from the driver's seat and left it on the road, police said. The couple's two-year-old son and her teenage daughter were in the car at the time . Family members said eldest daughter was screaming: 'Don't kill my mom' .
Ashton Wood raised $18,000 online so he and 300 people could destroy his car after Jeep refused to pay a full refund for the car or replace the vehicle which he claimed had suffered 21 separate mechanical problems. The Queenslander launched a public campaign last year asking others to help him destroy his vehicle in protest. He is now campaigning for the United States' Lemon Laws to be introduced in Australia .
Joelison Fernandes da Silva, 28, developed gigantism as a child and his rapidly soaring height forced him to drop out of school due to bullying and then refuse to leave the family house for years. But true happiness eventually found the shy Brazilian - who has come to be known as 'the gentle giant' - in the form of Evem Medeiros, a 5ft 21-year-old woman he met online. 'The first time I saw her it was love at first sight. I wanted to be with her all the time. It didn't matter about her size,' he said.
Hilary Wilson, 41, from Whitchurch, Shropshire, had a cardiac arrest during a Caesarean section. She 'died' for 11 minutes and woke up four days later with no memory of being pregnant or having a baby. Only realised she had a son when someone showed her a picture of Felix wearing a baby grow that her other children had worn when they were born, and it 'clicked' that he was her son. Mother-of-three has defied the odds and made a remarkable recovery, despite being given just a 30 per cent chance of survival and an 85 per cent possibility of brain damage.
Mohammad Qamaruzzaman was hanged around 10.30pm on Saturday inside a jail in Dhaka. He was assistant secretary general of the Jamaat-e-Islami party. He headed a militia group that collaborated with the Pakistani army in the 1971 independence war. Prosecutors said he was behind the killing of around 120 unarmed farmers. His execution took place after he refused to seek presidential clemency.
Amy Murray, 23, of Brightlingsea, Essex, rowed with fellow cinema-goers during a screening of Fifty Shades of Grey after people became annoyed with her for laughing at the sex scenes. An argument broke out and Murray hit Jessica Deadman while drunkenly gesturing with her hand. Police were called to the Century Cinema in Clacton-on-Sea just before the end of the film. Murray admitted charges of assault and being drunk and disorderly at Colchester Magistrates' Court. She was given a 12 month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £50 compensation.
Ana Granucci Davis, 28, wife of St Petersburg chef Aaron Davis, 31, gave birth to their son Andrew Aaron Lawrence on Tuesday. Mr Davis, head chef at The Kitchen, was fatally struck by 25-year-old Jason Lanard Mitchell on Saturday around 2am, according to police. Mitchell and his passenger, Rayvorris Altuan Oliver, 27, fled the scene following the crash. Mitchell faces several charges including DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, aggravated fleeing and eluding.
Sammy Griner, now eight, is better known as the face of the 'Success Kid' meme. His mother, Laney, set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for his father, Justin, who needs a kidney transplant. Justin, 39, discovered his kidneys were failing before Sam was born and he now spends about four hours a day, three days a week undergoing dialysis. The longer he is on the dialysis, the higher the chance that he could develop complications, Mrs Griner said. By Tuesday afternoon, the page had raised more than $38,000 of the goal .
Billy Thompson was last seen on Saturday at Sugar Bear's home in McIntyre, Georgia, where Mama June's daughter Jessica was preparing to go to prom. Since then Billy hasn't been seen and he isn't returning any phone calls or texts. The family have filed a report with the local police department and are especially worried because Billy has been struggling to find work and recently suffered a difficult split from the mother of his children, reports TMZ.
Marianne Power has set herself a bizarre challenge to live by the rules of a different self-help guru each month. This month she chose that of Anthony Robbins and attended his Unleash The Power Within seminar. Robbins charges $1 million to coach private clients and is the 'king' of the self-improvement world. He claims to ‘discover how to identify what it is you really want’.
News Corp Australia CEO Julian Clarke was peppered with questions from Greens senator and party leader Christine Milne. Ms Milne asked why The Australian newspaper operates as a business when it is not profitable. Mr Clarke defended the newspaper as the 'finest national newspaper operating in Australia' 'Not from the number of people who buy your newspaper,' she said. 'You're a minority,' Mr Clarke fired back.
Tinder will now display the last 34 pictures of a person's Instagram feed - and allow users to see more. Firm said it made the changes after noticing many users put their Instagram user name in their profile. Tinder will not let other visitors to your Instagram feed know it is part of a dating profile. Firm has also used Facebook to boost its mutual friends feature.
Austin Carey, 23, and Jay Rawe, 25, were base jumping off Pennine Bridge in Idaho last year. Mr Rawe got his foot stuck on railings and fell 500ft to the ground with Mr Carey. The pair had been attempting a risky 'totem pole waterfall' manoeuvre when their parachutes tangled. Mr Carey was told he may never walk again after the fall but he has now returned to the sport.
Six men accused of exploding a car bomb in Syrian city of al-Mayadin are publicly beheaded. They are marched to a wooden stump and killed in front of a large crowd of men and young boys. One by one, their heads are taken clean off with a sharpened blade by a masked Jihadi. Terrorist group claims the men are soldiers of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime. The six-minute video was released on ISIS' social media channels on April 5.
Secret Ukip-commissioned poll shows Farage has fallen behind Tory opponent in Kent seat he is contesting. And he is in danger of finishing third, with Labour catching up fast, according to leaked poll. If poll is accurate, it could end Farage’s political career as he has vowed to resign as Ukip leader if he fails to win South Thanet. Ukip officials spent last week trying to deny a cover-up. But yesterday, a spokesman finally admitted it had buried the survey.
The 63-year-old former air hostess has won a £14.5m London mansion from her 'immensely wealthy' Saudi Arabian ex-husband. The property, in north west London, has 'superb views' over a London park. It was one of five properties which the successful property developer bought during 14-year marriage. The couple's main marital home had been a £26m 'palatial residence' in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. But, after their divorce, the woman moved into the townhouse, claiming her right to live there as one of their matrimonial homes.
Israeli geologist Dr Arye Shimron says he has linked the James Ossuary to the long disputed ‘Jesus Family tomb’ in the city’s East Talpiot neighbourhood. The research could have enormous ramifications as it suggests that Jesus was married, fathered a child and that a physical resurrection did not take place. Dr Shimron ran around 150 tests on the chemistry of samples from 25 different ossuaries – 15 of which were from unrelated tombs – and found that traces of magnesium, iron and silicon from the box matched the chemical signature of the tomb. Other experts and archaeologists have rejected the claim that the Jerusalem tomb is connected with Jesus at all.
The retailer has consistently been one of the lowest-rated grocers since 2005 in Consumer Reports' annual supermarket survey. The respondents surveyed were asked to rate 68 supermarkets based on store cleanliness, food quality, freshness and staff courtesy. America's favorite supermarket, taking first place, is New York-based Wegmans, followed by Publix, Trader Joe's and Fareway Stores.
The Maticevski show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia on Tuesday went above and beyond to impress guests. Each front row guest was given an $899 Lenovo tablet with their gift bag at the show. Jessica Mauboy, model Maddison Brow, and GQ editor Nick Smith were among those who had their Lenovo tablets stolen from their seats.
Sarah Foot says her affair with open water began on Hampstead Heath after a local swimming pool closed down. She has now taken to swimming in the North Sea off the coast of Suffolk . The most perfect swim of all is in Scotland, off the Hebrides, she says . For a few precious moments, all her troubles wash away and her whole world flows 'swimmingly'
The model contains more than 30,000 figures, and illustrates all the key moments of the battle which allowed the Duke of Wellington to defeat Napoleon's forces. It was built in the 1970s, but fell into disrepair before being restored to its former glory just in time for the battle's bicentenary, which falls on June 18 of this year. The 25sq/m model has 21,500 soldiers and 10,000 horses, illustrating not just the major military events but also light-hearted vignettes.
Scientists at UCLA examined the brains of 90 women, 44 of whom took the Pill, and 46 who experienced natural cycles. They found the lateral orbitofrontal cortex and the posterior cigulate cortex were thinner in those women taking the contraception. The findings suggest the synthetic hormones found in the Pill cause these alterations in brain structure and function. They believe it could account for increased anxiety and depressive symptoms .
Martynas Kupstys, 26, was jailed for life for the murder of Ivans Zdanovics at Lincoln Crown Court. The Lithuanian killer was mistakenly let out of Lincoln Prison by prison staff in August 2014. He spent three hours sitting on a bus stop across the road from Lincoln Prison. The killer was on trial at the time for murder along with his brother-in-law Andrus Giedraitis . The mistake happened three weeks into the first trial which cost approximately £3,000 a day .
Hassan Munshi and Talha Asmal, 17, from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, have not been in contact with their families. They are believed to have traveled to Syria after heading to Turkey on March 31. Hassan is supposedly related to Hammaad Munshi, 15, who was arrested in 2006. He was later convicted over his role in a brutal plan to murder non-Muslims. The pair's families have released a statement saying they are 'devastated' and 'in a state of profound shock'
For a limited time Starbucks will be introducing the S'more Frappuccino which is scheduled to hit stored on Tuesday, April 28. Starbucks says that the drink is inspired by the 'the nostalgic summer experience of roasting s'mores' The drink will be made with a combination of marshmallow whipped cream, milk chocolate sauce, graham crackers, coffee, milk and ice.
Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, 72, died in fighting with government troops in Salahuddin province, north of Baghdad. He was deputy to Saddam when he was deposed following US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 . He headed the Naqshbandi Order insurgent group, an important faction behind rise of ISIS. Al-Douri was ranked sixth on the US military's list of the 55 most-wanted Iraqis after the offensive to overthrow Saddam and had a $10m bounty on his head .
Pregnant Silvia suffered from pica, an eating disorder that makes people crave non-food substances. In the Discovery TV show My Extraordinary Pregnancy Silvia revealed how she wanted to eat rocks. She is seen picking up tiny rocks from out side of her house and hiding them around her house. Her obstetrician says that pica can be very dangerous when eating rocks .
Alabama-born mom-of-two Elisha Wilson Beach, is pictured breastfeeding her daughter in the image. The snap has divided the internet community with much of the online furore focused on hygiene. Wilson Beach is the wife of TV actor Michael Beach, best known for his roles on Third Watch, Sons of Anarchy and ER .
Margaret Tyler, 71, has been collecting royal-themed knick-knacks for 40 years. She has amassed a collection worth £10,000 and has four rooms dedicated to different royals. Her collection includes solar-powered models of the Queen and a £1,200 Wedgwood bust of Prince Charles. The mother-of-four has no plans to stop collecting and describes it as 'a labour of love'
National broadcaster NHK said waves were possible on several islands in the southern Okinawa chain. Witnesses said buildings swayed in Taipei but there was no visible damage in the Taiwan capital. Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said 'based on all the available data... there is no tsunami threat'
Stephanie Scott's funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon in Eugowra in NSW's central west. The 26-year-old's body was found by police in Cocoparra National Park, north of Griffith, NSW, on April 10. Her funeral will be held at the venue intended for her wedding which was due to take place six days after she disappeared. Her sister Kim Scott shared a sweet photo of her as a little girl, giggling with her sisters in a bubble bath - as they invited all mourners to ‘show their support of our beautiful Steph’ for her funeral tomorrow.
Major General Alastair Duncan is among 1,000 British service personnel requiring psychiatric treatment. He was given the drug Lariam before a deployment to Sierra Leone four months ago. Since 2008, 994 personnel have been treated for mental health issues after taking Lariam. The drug has been banned by the U.S. military due to concerns over side effects.
Witnesses say fight broke out on a rubber dinghy carrying more than 100 African migrants from Libya to Sicily. Group of 15 men arrested on suspicion of 'multiple aggravated murder motivated by religious hate' Italian police say they were informed of the alleged attacks by Nigerian and Ghanaian survivors. They said they had boarded a rubber boat on the Libyan coast on April 14, which had 105 passengers aboard.
MMA fighter Jonathan Paul Koppenhaver, known as War Machine, is accused of beating Christy Mack. Mack, 23, claims he became abusive four months into their one-year relationship. She was left with 18 broken bones, a ruptured kidney, ruptured liver, missing teeth and fractured rib. Now, nine months later, she has to wear a wig and glasses, and is still undergoing dental work. She is fighting to see him convicted of attempted murder, which he denies .
The rampant Scottish National Party has extended its huge lead over Labour, polling showed last night. Detailed constituency surveys suggest Labour faces an unprecedented wipeout. Jim Murphy, its Scottish leader, and Douglas Alexander could lose their seats. The nationalists are also on course to wipe out the Liberal Democrats in Scotland.
Admiral Kuznetsov, Russia's largest warship, has 14,700sq ft of deck space to sweep every day. Debris on carrier decks can potentially get sucked into jet engines, so crew are usually required to do manual sweeps of the deck. But Russian sailors decided to do away with that bother, and built themselves a giant leaf-blowing machine.
Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George enjoyed day out at Snettisham Farm Park, Norfolk. Staff at the farm are so familiar with the Duchess she knows many on first-name terms. William has created a secluded retreat for Kate, George and their new arrival at Anmer Hall, in North Norfolk.
Swan Come Dine With Me Ice Cream & Gelato maker is best for dinner parties. The Sage Smart Scoop by Heston Blumenthal is a fantastic ice cream maker, but bulky and expensive. Shake n Make Ice Cream Maker is perfect for families with small budgets. John Lewis' Chill Factor Ice Cream is the 'right size for a small portion'
The two continents are linked at Panama, but there has been a debate about when this land bridge first appeared, with most experts placing its formation at about 3 million years ago. The researchers base their estimate on the presence of small grains of a mineral called zircon unearthed in ancient river bedrock in northern Colombia that originated in Panama and were 13 million to 15 million years old.
Sen. Ted Cruz implied during a conversation with Daily Mail Online on Saturday that if he ascended to the highest elected office he wouldn't make his attorney general enforce federal laws pertaining to marijuana in states that have approved sales and consumption of the drug. The position stands in contrast to the views of at least three of his GOP competitors, who last week said that while they believe in states' rights to self-determination, they'd lay the hammer down on Colorado and Washington for flouting federal law. 'In my view the question of legalizing marijuana should be a question for the states. Now personally I don't support legalization. If it came up for a vote in the state of Texas, I'd vote
The Nanokeratin System Hair Relaxing Treatment costs from £250 at Taylor Ferguson, Bath Street, Glasgow. John Frieda Frizz-Ease Forever Smooth Anti-Frizz Primer fights frizz instantly. Dove Pure Care Oil Restorative Treatment For Mature Hair calms frizz by hydrating and nourishing hair. Oribe Split End Seal promises to repair 94% of split ends after just one use.
Scientists at the Rockefeller University in New York believe a new antibody therapy could pave the way for an HIV vaccine after clinical trials revealed the treatment resulted in a 300-fold decrease in the amount of HIV virus in sufferers' blood. The antibody was designed by researchers to block the key viral protein receptor that is needed to infect human blood cells. As a result patients injected with the neutralising antibody during the trials saw a 300fold reduction in their viral load. Scientists hope the breakthrough will result in new therapeutic vaccines.
Rogue staff at Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks misled the Financial Ombudsman. They deleted records and tampered with evidence to make it look like the customer was never sold PPI. Politicians called for a police investigation into the wrong-doing, which took place between May 2011 and July 2013.
Brian and Joan Ogden, from Wigan, had been out to eat and were on their way back to the Hotel don Pancho in Benidorm when they were robbed. CCTV footage shows the thief in a purple top reaching into the pocket of Mr Ogden while her accomplice attempts to block the view of his wife Joan, 78. But they weren't to be fooled and confronted the duo and got the wallet back .
Vlad Tarasov couldn't resist skiing down the slopes at Boston's largest snow farm located in the city's Seaport District. The one-minute video gives a first-person perspective of pushing through the filthy, trash-filled ice pile that served as a dumping ground for the snow. The city of Boston received 108.6 inches of snow - about 9 feet - during this last winter, topping a seasonal record of 107.9 inches that was set in 1995-96.
A detective from the department said officers used a device called Hailstorm, which can identify phones from a 360-degree antenna from about a city block away in distance. Police use it to trace stolen phones or to find people. Details resemble original plot of HBO’s hit series The Wire, which featured electronic surveillance of drug dealers.
Roman Abramovich has bought Tel Aviv’s Varsano Hotel for 100million Israeli shekels (£17.1m) The Chelsea owner is expected to convert the 19th century building into his Israeli home. The hotel complex, which Abramovich bought, is listed as a preserved building covering 1,500 square meters. It consists of a main building with a large lobby, dining room and two studio suites, and six more bedrooms in three separate villas surrounded by gardens. The purchase includes an adjacent car park, which is already zoned for and has approval for additional building.
Lib Dem leader warns of 'very real danger' Ukip and DUP could hold Cameron to 'ransom' in event of a second hung Parliament. Comes after Nigel Farage held out olive branch to the Prime Minister last night. Ukip leader called on Conservatives to vote tactically for him in seats where they cannot win. He also dropped his demand that Tories ditch Cameron before any post election deal. Lib Dem leader said remarks showed 'mood music' had changed in Conservative Party.
Judy and Jerry Sheindlin celebrated her award for her work on the bench at the annual Women of the 21st Century Awards luncheon by the Women's Guild Cedars-Sinai at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The Emmy-winning TV judge just renewed her TV contract with CBS for another three years - the highest paid personality on television.
As campaign manager for Clinton's successful 2000 Senate run, de Blasio said on Sunday it is important for her to define her campaign message, and that he wants to see her vision for addressing income inequality. 'I think she's a tremendous public servant. I think she is one of the most qualified people to ever run for this office. And by the way, thoroughly vetted, we can say that. But we need to see the substance,' he said.
The kite, dubbed 'centipede with a dragon's head', was set to fly at the Wulong International Kite Festival in Chongqing. It is made from 2,000 separate pieces and weighs 200 kilograms and takes eight hours to fly. But Chinese aviation authorities ruled that the dragon-themed kite could not be flown, and the team were forced to fly half of it.
The 29-year-old actress made the admission in a newly-released PSA for the Center for Reproductive Rights, an organization which aims to advance reproductive freedom. Jemima says she was forced to use up every penny of her savings in order to pay for the procedure, and even then she could not afford anesthesia .
Jondrew Magil Lachaux, 39, an ex-convict and Kellie Cherie Phillips, 38, have been arrested on felony charges in the alleged abandonment case of three children in a North Las Vegas home. A 17-year-old girl was arrested after her severely malnourished four-month-old daughter was hospitalized and the corpse of a three- year-old child was found at the home. The unidentified teenager is a victim and was released on Monday from juvenile detention into the custody of county child protective services, said Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson. The other children — ages one, four, seven, eight and nine — were found in good health
FBI director James Comey has caused huge offense to a key U.S. ally by using language that suggested that Poland was an accomplice in the Holocaust. In all, 6 million Polish citizens were killed during the war, about half of them Jewish and the other half Christians, with many Polish priests, members of the intelligentsia and political resistance killed in Auschwitz and elsewhere. Poles see themselves as heroes of the war who have never been properly recognized, making comments like Comey's hurt even more.
Izaak Gillen, seven months, was taken to hospital on April 6 with a skull fracture while at his babysitter's Oregon City home. He was pronounced dead the next day. The state medical examiner's office determined the child's manner of death was a homicide after conducting an autopsy. No arrests have been made in the incident and investigators are still looking into what led up to Izaak's injury.
Researchers studied 40 million posts by 1.7 million users on CNN.com, Breitbart.com and IGN.com. They then divided users into those most likely to be banned, called Future-Banned Users (FBUs), and other users dubbed Never-B banned Users (NBUs) Trolls are less likely to use positive words than other users, they swear more, and use less tentative or conciliatory language such as 'could', 'perhaps', or 'consider' They are also more likely to veer off-topic and have fewer similarities in terms of language and content compared to posts by other users.
Dr Sahar Hussain, 53, panicked when she was unable to get through the gates at Leicester Square station. She screamed 'I'm a doctor actually, I work for the NHS. Get me through the gate, I'm going to miss my train' She denied assaulting the two workers, saying she was worried about being stranded on her own in central London because she is a Muslim woman. But she was found guilty and ordered to pay £2,250 in fines, compensation and court costs.
Pleasaunce Cottage in Dormans Park, East Grinstead, was built in the 1880s by RA Briggs, known as Bungalow Briggs. It is one of the last surviving bungalows in Britain that were built on the design of Victorian houses in India. The property has four bedrooms, four reception rooms and two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite . Historians are eager to put the house forward for listing to further protect its heritage .
Dutch-led team also found personal possessions including jewellery after the plane was downed by a suspected Russian-made BUK missile, killing all 298 passengers and crew on July 17, 2014. In all, 16 containers of fragments of the Malaysia Airlines plane were filled so far this week. The investigators searched for body parts and debris at a location that was previously considered unsafe. MailOnline also found a charred passport of a Malaysian mother killed in the horror.
Emma Dickson, 31, developed blood clots in her pelvis, which then moved to her lungs. These clots then led to a pleural effusion, a condition which causes fluid to accumulate around the lungs. As this fluid collected, Mrs Dickson's left lung collapsed - just a month before her wedding. Doctors told her she had developed the clot as a result of taking the contraceptive pill. The pill can increase the risk of blood clotting because it contains a synthetic version of oestrogen which can thicken the blood.
Barry Lyttle pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm to his brother Patrick on January 3. The Irishman could learn his fate as soon as Thursday afternoon when the matter returns to court for a possible sentencing hearing. Patrick Lyttle was left in a coma for six days after being punched in the head by his brother Barry. Barry could spend up to two years in a Sydney jail, despite his brother's calls for the charges to be dropped. The Lyttle family has previously said they believe the charge against Barry should be dropped .
Geologist Dr Danny Hilman believes that a site in West Java is revered because it hides an ancient temple built between 9,000 and 20,000 years ago. The Megalithic site of Gunung Padang was discovered in 1914 and is the largest site of its kind in Indonesia. It is nestled among volcanoes, banana palms and tea plantations, at 2,903 ft (885 metres) above sea level. Chunks of volcanic rubble jut out up from the stepped hillside, which is considered sacred by the Sundanese people who live locally. Dr Hilman thinks the reason the site is so revered is that it is an ancient pyramid which was built between nine
The Immerse virtual reality headset is available from Firebox for £29.95 ($45) It works with any Android and iOS phone that can run virtual reality apps. The maximum size of compatible devices is 3.5 x 5.7-inches (8.2 x 15.4cm) It is fitted with an earphone slot to truly immerse the wearer in whatever they are watching and has adjustable head straps and lenses. Other features include 360° head tracking and an 'ultra-wide field of view'
Homeless Period project aims to highlight the plight of women living on the streets. Campaigners write messages on cardboard boxes and photograph them on streets of London. They are encouraging people to donate tampons and towels to their local homeless shelters. Nearly 81,000 people have signed a petition to lobby the government for better funding .
Clark Elmore, 63, was convicted of killing Kristy Ohnstad in Bellingham, Washington in 1995. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed the Washington Supreme Court's decision was correct. Elmore claimed his rights were violated during the trial because his attorney gave him bad advice and the jury saw him in shackles. The three-member panel's ruling against the 63-year-old convict was unanimous.
Obama was responding to Walker's claims that he'd 'absolutely' cancel or 'disown' a deal with Iran on 'day one' if elected to higher office. 'And, you know, perhaps Mr. Walker, after he's taken some time to bone up on foreign policy, will feel the same way,' the president added. Obama's jab at Walker departed from the White House's general strategy of staying out of the race to replace the sitting president, who is prohibited by the Constitution from seeking another term.
Sheldon Nadelman, 80, worked at Terminal Bar in Midtown Manhattan from 1973 to 1982 as a bartender and photographer. He would meet and photograph the women as they came in to the bar early in the morning for shots of cognac before going out to work the streets. The bar's clients included a combination of gay men, cross-dressers, actors and alcoholics who mingled together in a neighborhood described as the 'dirtiest, wildest, toughest anywhere' His son Stefan has digitized thousands of his father's photos from the 1970s and early 1980s.
Clinicians in an 'impossible situation' as a result of King family’s flight to Spain after disagreeing with doctors. Doctors and nurses who treated Ashya King have criticised his parents for the first time. Paediatric intensive care consultant Dr Peter Wilson said it was 'deeply unfair' when NHS is supposed to be 'about equal healthcare for all'
Divers Margo Sanchez and Stephanie Adamson have been snapping exotic underwater life for nearly a decade. The pair from San Diego, California, have made it their life mission to travel the world to take snaps with everything from turtles, puffer fish to sting rays. The recent addition of a selfie stick has helped them get incredible shots next to some of the most dangerous sea creatures in the ocean.
The Sleep Cycle app tracks a user's sleep as they go through a cycle of sleep phases. It uses the phone's accelerometer to identify phases by tracking movements in bed and wakes users up during their lightest sleep phase, using a pre-defined 30-minute alarm window. Using statistics from Sleep Cycle users, researchers have discovered that the earliest wake-up time worldwide is on a Monday in South Africa. While on Tuesdays, Americans rise at 7am and are in the worst mood all week. The best sleep quality worldwide occurs on a Wednesday night. More than half (58 per cent) of countries surveyed said they had the most restful sleep on this day.
Dr Heinz-Jakob Neusser said that the new version will share at least three key features with the Westfalia Camper. Battery packs will be hidden under the vehicle's floor and a small electric motor will drive its front wheels. The placement of the motor and batteries will allow designers to borrow aspects of the original 1950s design. A concept is expected to be revealed in two to five years’ time and will go into production if it’s financially viable.
Veteran pilot Andrew Danziger claims to have seen a UFO flying through the sky. The experienced airman said the UFO glowed bright red for around 30 seconds before disappearing. He said most pilots believe in UFOs and that he had his own close encounter in 1989. The pilot said the object appeared as a white disc before changing into a 'giant red ball'
Charlotte Bevan, 30, had come off risperidone - a powerful drug used to treat schizophrenia. She was advised by medics to stop taking drug ahead of Zaani's birth in December last year. Four days later, she walked out of Bristol maternity hospital without shoes or a coat. Police found her body two miles away on a cliff face of the gorge near Clifton Suspension Bridge. Newborn Zaani Tiana Bevan Malbrouck was later found close by. Coroner Maria Voisin said she wanted to explore breastfeeding advice given to Miss Bevan.
Brad Reynolds is TripAdvisor's most active user with 66,000 contributions in just five years. The 38-year-old has written 3,355 reviews, 21,000 forum posts and seven videos. He has posted reviews from 394 cities and 46 countries, with a map on his profile claiming he has travelled more than 600,000 miles and visited a third of the world. So far he has given just 12 one-star ('terrible') ratings, and he has handed out five-star reviews to top attractions.
The 25-year-old athlete was found guilty Wednesday of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the 2013 shooting death of semi-professional football player Odin Lloyd. A jury panel in Fall River, Massachusetts, spent 36 hours spread over seven days deliberating Hernandez’s fate before returning a guilty verdict. The former Patriots tight-end will back in front of a judge later this year, this time in Boston, to face murder charges in the killings of Daniel Abreu, 29, and Safirdo Furtado, 28. On July 16, 2012, the two immigrants from Cape Verde were found murdered in their car at a stop
Stacey Eden, 23, stood up for a Muslim couple who faced a racially-charged tirade on a Sydney train on Wednesday afternoon. She recorded a short snippet of the incident - not the whole alleged tirade - on her phone, ending with the passenger telling her to 'breathe' . Police are now urging witnesses to come forward after Daily Mail Australia published the video of the alleged incident . The Muslim couple told Ms Eden they were 'very grateful' for her stand .
Horrified guests dived for cover as the groom's brother lost control of the gun at a reception. Firing guns in the air is a traditional way of celebrating special occasions in some parts of Saudi Arabia. The 30-second clip has been viewed nearly 140,000 times on YouTube.
Ayatollah Hossein Dehnavi, a celebrity preacher in Iran, made the speech to a packed auditorium of men and women. Homosexuality is punishable by death in the state, with gay and lesbian people forced to hide their sexuality. Dehavni is a celebrity in his native Iran, giving speeches on family life and marital affairs. He has previously preached that women must provide sex to their husbands at all times.
Linda MacDonald, 55, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol Monday night in Dummerston, Vermont. Police say the woman from Shelburne, Massachusetts was driving drunk around 10:30pm when she ran off Route 5 and crashed her 2011 Toyota Camry into a wooden fence. MacDonald told responding officers that she crashed while talking on the phone and trying to take directions down on a legal note pad in her car. But when officers smelled alcohol on MacDonald, they administered a breathalyzer test and she posted a .10 blood-alcohol content - above the state's legal threshold of .08 .
Celebrities took to Instagram to show how they celebrated Easter. Kim Kardashian shared a snap of herself decorating colourful Easter baskets. Myleene Klass' daughters Ava, 8, and Hero, 4, went on an Easter egg hunt around the garden. Fearne Cotton shared pictures of the beautiful Easter flowers sent to her by mother-in-law Jo Wood.
Health Minister Jillian Skinner has slammed celebrity chef Pete Evans for promoting fluoride-free water. She says he is putting people's health at risk with his extreme views on diet and lifestyle. The My Kitchen Rules judge has also been slammed for his endorsement of the Paleo diet. Evans says he would like to discuss the benefits of water fluoridation with Ms Skinner. He says his family also steers clear of consuming Australian tap water.
Sevdet Besim, from Hallam in Melbourne's south-east, was charged with 'conspiracy to commit acts done in preparation for, or planning, terrorist acts' at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Saturday afternoon. He is one of two 18-year-old men police arrested for allegedly planning an 'ISIS inspired' attack on an Anzac Day ceremony. The duo were 'associates' of Abdul Numan Haider, who was shot dead after stabbing two officers outside a Melbourne police station on September 23. A total of five teenagers were arrested as part of the Melbourne Joint Counter Terrorism Team operation named Operation Rising, which saw 200 officers raid seven properties on Saturday morning.
Cara Delevingne, Suki Waterhouse, Mila Kunis, Elton John, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Anna Wintour, James Corden and Naomi Campbell were among 700 guests at the exclusive event at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. Burberry Chief Creative and chief executive officer Christopher Bailey was named CEO at just 42-years-old back in October 2013. The Yorkshire-born designer has made Burberry one of the most influential labels in the world thanks to his uncanny knack for knowing what women want before they know themselves.
Madeline Luciano, 40, was fired from PS 18, in Manhattan, for allegedly encouraging pupils to bully girl. Pupils allegedly wrote 'ugly', 'annoying' and 'phony' on blackboard to describe her classmate. But Ms Luciano claims she was actually trying to teach them to be kinder to each other. She has now launched court action against the city's education department to get her job back .
Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park in Uganda have learned to look both ways before crossing roads. Scientists found most of the chimps looked for traffic before crossing and as they crossed. It is the first time chimpanzees have been seen to adapt their behaviour to adapt to busy roads. Researchers say the spread of road infrastructure in Africa is a growing threat to wildlife.
Gwyneth Paltrow, 42, and Chris Martin, 38, announced they were 'consciously uncoupling' in March 2014. They have been using their business managers to work out a settlement agreement involving both property and custody. The documents are reportedly signed and will be filed on Monday. The Iron Man actress and Coldplay frontman married in December 2003.
Mariel Hemingway, 53, has written two books about growing up in a family plagued by mental illness, addiction and suicide. Her grandfather, Ernest Hemingways, killed himself just months before Mariel was born in 1961. Her father, Jack, is the son of Hadley, Ernest's first wife, and her mother is Byra Louise. Both of her parents were alcoholics, and she recalls their loud fights during which she played the peacemaker and tried to pick up the pieces. Mariel's elder sister, Margaux, a beautiful fashion model and actress, also suffered from depression and in 1996 at the age of 42, died from an overdose of sedatives.
Rosdeep Adekoya beat her three-year-old son to death before stuffing his body in a suitcase and dumping it in woods in Kircaldy, Fife, in January last year. His death came just six months after he was returned to her care following more than a year with foster carers. Social workers also visited the family a number of times over two years. But a review into whether they could or should have foreseen the circumstances of his death has concluded it 'could not have been predicted'
Joan Langbord's father, jeweler Israel Switt, had dealings with the Mint in the 1930s and was twice investigated over his coin holdings. The government believed that Switt stole the coins from a mint in 1933. A jury in 2012 sided with the government and returned the coins to the Langbords. The coins were never released to the public after President Franklin Delano Roosevelt switched the US off the gold standard.
Tugce Taskin, 26, was killed and her friend Adem Kilic, 31, is in a critical condition in hospital. The pair were driving their Lamborghini along the D-100 highway in the Beylikduzu district of Istanbul. Suddenly the driver lost control and swerved across the highway into oncoming traffic. He then smashed head-on into a car coming the other way and burst into flames. Ms Taskin died and Mr Kilic suffered severe burns and fractures in the crash.
Laura Wells has found international success as a size 14 model, including appearing in Cosmopolitan and Australian Women's Weekly magazines. The 177-centimetre beauty was studying science and law when she was spotted in New York City by talent scouts in 2005. She has modelled for Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Myer, David Jones, Berlei and Asos to name a few brands. Wells said at first she was offended at being asked to be a plus-sized model because of her misconceptions about the term.
Ed Balls said he was 'unequivocal' that he would not allow SNP to dictate a deal at England's expense. Shadow chancellor said any deal would be a 'betrayal of the English vote' in the Black Country and West Midlands. He said: 'No possibility of any vote being put to parliament or any budget measure in a Labour budget which would in any way disadvantage the West Midlands or any other part of England' .
Researchers examined data from two nationally representative surveys of primary and secondary schoolchildren from more than 150 schools across Wales. In all, 1,601 children aged 10 to 11 and 9,055 children aged 11 to 16 were quizzed about their use of e-cigarettes. Cardiff University study noted most of those teens who do try e-cigarette are also smokers. This suggests young people are not using the electronic alternatives to try and quit their habits - nor are they getting hooked on them.
Outspoken weight loss expert, Steve Miller, has devised a five-point plan to tackle Britain's obesity crisis. The former Fat Families star is an advocate of constructive fat shaming and believes we need to get tougher on the overweight population. Some of his somewhat controversial demands include obesity wardens in the street, fat warning signs outside fast food restaurants and Steve moving in with public role models who are overweight.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the deal Wednesday, saying the thermal-imaging company earned more than $7 million in profits from sales influenced by the gifts. The commission said two employees in FLIR's Dubai office gave luxury watches to five officials with the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior in 2009. The company also arranged travel for Saudi officials, including a 20-night trip with stops in Beirut, Casablanca, Dubai, New York and Paris.
Eight San Francisco police officers accused of sending racist and homophobic text messages have been suspended, and the police chief is recommending that the veteran employees be sacked. Chief Greg Suhr called the texts 'despicable' and says those who sent them 'clearly fall below the minimum standards required to be a police officer' The offensive texts targeting blacks, Mexicans, Filipinos and gay men were sent between 2011 and 2012. The messages were discovered by federal authorities investigating former sergeant Ian Furminger, who was convicted of corruption and sentenced to 41 months in prison.
The Duchess of Cornwall has created a buzz with the launch of her own honey. Just 250 jars are being produced, at £20 each, with all proceeds going to charity. Sales of high-end versions are up by 45 per cent at Selfridges since last year. But does luxury honey taste different enough to justify its price tag?
Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib and his brother Yaqub are being investigated for aggravated assault after an altercation at a Dallas-area nightclub on Wednesday morning, according to reports. Talib was in trouble before and was wanted on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in 2011. During the incident, a shot was fired outside of Club Luxx in Dallas, Texas, after a physical fight inside the club. The general manager of the club confirmed the Talibs were at the club but denied that anything with a gun transpired .
Office of the Schools Adjudicator criticised Oratory School in London for engaging in 'social selection' Said it had broken rules in 105 different ways and was biased against poor and non-Catholic children. But High Court judge branded the decision by the watchdog 'flawed' and 'unreasonable' School is attended by Nick Clegg's eldest son and two of Tony Blair's children.
Kestutis Martuzevicius, 52, is wanted for 22 crimes in Lithuania including two murders. He is accused of two murders, robbery and extortion between 1993 and 1997. Lithuanian police issued a warrant for his arrest in June 2010 and he was arrested in 2011. He was held in Belmarsh before being sent home but appealed to the High Court. Claimed he was too depressed and would face reprisals by criminals in his homeland if he returned. European Court of Human Rights criticised 'manifestly ill-founded' case and ruled he should be sent home.
The 84-year-old woman was run over by her husband as he tried to parallel park in Lewes, East Sussex. She suffered a serious head injury and broken bones in the incident on Easter Sunday. The driver, also 84, hit three parked cars as well as a wall and a lamp post before coming to a stop. He was breathalysed by police as a precaution and no arrests have been made .
Prasanna ‘Nick’ Arulchelvam, 34, jumped through an open side door of their van in Watford. But he was pushed out and hit the ground as the vehicle sped away. A customer in the Costco car park heard a ‘nasty crunch’ as the shopkeeper’s head hit the floor. The man who pushed Mr Prasanna to his death was jailed for 11 years after admitting all he wanted was cigarettes.
The cocktail sausages were found on the Cuckoo Trail near Hailsham, Sussex. They were so densely packed with the poison that eating just one could have killed a dog. Sussex Police have warned dog owners to be aware when they are out walking their animals .
Police chief Terry Rozema spoke out on Wednesday to defend his officer and argue that deadly force was necessary. Officer Michael Rapiejko hit Mario Valencia, 36, with his patrol car in Marana, Arizona, on February 19. Footage shows him mounting a sidewalk in his speeding police car and knocking down an armed suspect. Valencia was rushed to University of Arizona Medical Center in serious condition. He remained in hospital for two days before being booked into jail two days later.
Darlene Feliciano, a manager at a Honolulu Walmart, was out on the Makapuu 'Tom-Tom' trail overlooking Sea Life Park along Kalanianaole Highway with a male friend when she slipped and fell Friday afternoon. The 27-year-old was found unresponsive about 500 feet below a hole in the trail known locally as The Puka - a popular spot among photographers. The unconscious woman was airlifted from the area but was pronounced dead just after 2pm .
The Randolph, in Oxford city centre, went up in flames this afternoon, with smoke billowing from the roof as dozens of firefighters battled to bring the inferno under control. The cause of the fire is not known and the extent of the damage to the Grade II listed Victorian building remains unclear. The five-star hotel, run by the Macdonald chain, includes the Morse Bar, used as a frequent setting for many scenes where Morse and Lewis deliberated on complex cases.
L'Ardéchoise is a quiet, well-established, family friendly site nestled on the banks of the picturesque Ardeche river in south central France. The region is famous for having the world's oldest cave paintings at Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc and there are hundreds of underground caves. With four pools and a camp 'animateur' organising activities for little ones, it didn't disappoint.
The Federal Court slammed Coles with a $2.5 million fine and banned them from advertising its par-baked bread from being baked fresh on the day it is sold for three years. Coles was also ordered to display a Federal Court corrective notice in its stores and on its website informing shoppers that it had broken Australian consumer law by falsely advertising bread products as 'Baked Today, Sold Today' and 'Freshly Baked In-Store' .
Carwyn Scott-Howell was on holiday with his mother Ceri, nine, sister Antonia, 9, and brother Gerwyn, 19. The family were enjoying last run of their trip in the town of Flaine when Antonia fell over. Carwyn's sister 'lost her ski on a jump and at this point Carwyn skied ahead' He continued 400 yards, until he plunged off the side of the mountain and fell 164ft. It is believed he landed on a rocky ledge and could have been trying to get to his hotel. Family said his death had left them feeling 'utter devastation' with a 'vast void in our hearts'
Photographs show four men accused of theft being interviewed by ISIS militants in Mosul, Iraq. They are then dragged before bloodthirsty crowds eager to see their beheadings in town square. The men's beards and military-style clothing suggest they may have been ISIS fighters. The savage punishment is significantly more extreme than ISIS' usual punishment for theft. This typically sees the accused having right hand hacked-off by machete-wielding jihadis.
The 2015 Australian Fashion Report assessed the labour rights management systems of 59 companies and 219 brands operating in Australia. Lowes, Industrie, Best & Less and the Just Group - which includes Just Jeans, Portmans and Dotti - were identified as some of the worst performing companies. Amongst the best performers were Etiko, Audrey Blue, Cotton On, H&M and Zara. The report comes almost two years after over 1,100 Bangladeshi garment workers died when the Rana Plaza factory collapsed in Bangladesh.
177 fire engines and 829 firefighters battled the blaze at the Goure PX Plant in Zhangzhou, Fujian province. The plant produces paraxylene, or PX, a chemical used for producing fibers and plastics. Initial tests suggested there had been no leaks from the plant's three tanks of burning hydrocarbon liquids and no signs of contamination of the environment. It is the second accident at the controversial plant in just 20 months.
Dante Gabriel Rossetti's muse Fanny Cornforth died penniless in a Sussex county asylum in 1909. She was suffering from 'senile mania, confusion, weak-mindedness and an inability to sustain a rational conversation, a poor memory and sleeplessness' The records revealed she died at the Graylingwell Hospital on February 24, 1909, at the age of 74. Rossetti was the son of Italian scholar Gabriele Pasquale Giuseppe Rossetti and wife Frances Polidori.
The disused Rhondda Tunnel, which runs 1,000 feet beneath the Welsh hills, was closed 50 years ago. It was shut down as part of the sweeping Beeching Report, which spelled the end for thousands and stations across the rail network in Britain. But engineers are due to visit the 3,148m tunnel next week - for the first time since it closed - to see whether it is safe to use as a cycle route. Under the proposals, it would be one of the longest cycle tunnels in the world, second only to the 4,000m Snoqualmie Tunnel near Seattle in the U.S.
Amjad Yaaqub, 16, said he stumbled on the barbaric scene shortly after the terrorists beat him unconscious when they burst into his family home at the camp in the Syrian capital Damascus. The schoolboy said the ISIS fighters were looking for his brother, who is a member of the Palestinian rebel group who ran and defended the camp for several years. His story was revealed as refugees in Yarmouk spoke of the daily atrocities they have witnessed since ISIS seized control of 90 per cent of the camp.
Video captured by William Bird while out with his seven-year-old stepson Alex in Moray, Scotland. First of the aircraft blasted them with the thrust from its engines as it approached RAF Lossiemouth. As the second jet disappeared from view the video camera was knocked sideways. The video was taken on the same day Typhoons were deployed by the Royal Air Force.
Scott Keyes, a 28-year-old writer for Think Progress, is about to travel 20,000miles on 21 flights, stopping by 13 countries along the way in Europe and South and North America while enjoying first class service. The young man spent between 10 and 15 hours putting the entire trip together, which also includes free hotels, at a cost of 136,500 frequent flyer miles. Keyes decided to plan his trip when he realized he had some free time between his departure from Oaxaca, Mexico, where he has lived for the past year, to return home to the United States.
A defense petition to return Jamie Silvonek to the juvenile facility where she was initially sent was denied by Lehigh County Judge Maria Dantos on Friday. The 14-year-old is charged as an adult with homicide and criminal conspiracy. Her boyfriend, Caleb Barnes, 20, who is from El Paso, Texas, but was stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland, is charged with homicide. Cheryl Silv onek's body was found with stab wounds in a shallow grave about 50 miles northwest of Philadelphia, and her vehicle partially submerged in a pond nearby.
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's four-year-old twins Gideon and Harper have unusually refined palates for their age. The pair love seafood, sushi, octopus, grilled pork, steak, Parmesan cheese, coconut, and spices like ginger, mint, and cinnamon.
Samantha Simmonds and husband Phillip Davies have three children aged two, four and six . The mother-of-three, 42, said she struggled to cope when the boys turned on each other in the car. She also describes ‘working mum guilt’ and how she tries to squeeze in as many activities as possible.
In 1995, there were more than 154 million migrants who left their home country and moved to another. In comparison, that number had risen to 231 million globally by 2013, according to U.N. data. Great Britain and Northern Ireland are among the nations which have a high number of immigrants. The U.S. has more than 45 million immigrants - the most of all nations - and Russia has 11 million .
Cecil Hamilton-Miller, from Kensington, London, was part of the team that prosecuted 31 camp guards in 1945. He was responsible for the convictions of several key Belsen figures, such as camp commander Josef Kramer. The former Mayor of Glastonbury, who died in 2001, struggled to talk about the horrors he witnessed during the holocaust.
Jayson McDonald was found hiding under a bed in Amsterdam in the Netherlands on Wednesday. Paul Monk was captured at his luxury villa in the holiday hotspot of Alicante on the Spanish coast. They were arrested as part of Operation Captura, a drive launched in 2006 by the National Crime Agency, Crimestoppers and Spanish authorities.
Elijah McCrae was diagnosed with fatal genetic disease Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) He was born strong, before becoming 'very floppy' His parents, Jessica and Andrew, created a 30-item 'bucket list' for their terminally ill son. The list included a trip to the Sydney Royal Easter Show and a road trip to watch the sunrise. The five-month-old died in his mother's arms on Monday evening. 'It is with a heavy heart, that our baby Elijah has passed away,' she said.
Joseph O'Riordan, 73, stabbed his wife of ten years Amanda, 47, eight times with a seven inch kitchen knife. She was left with life-threatening injuries to her torso, chest, arms and back. Four months later, while on remand, he wrote to his wife from prison asking her to 'get my things together' before for his trial. He asked for his 'blue suit' and 'three ties that will go with the suit', which he said he needed for the trial.
Prime Minister appeared weary with bags under his eyes and disheveled hair at Age UK in Plymouth. In one day this week the Tory leader travelled to all four home nations in bid to secure votes. He has also had to wade into arguments, defend outspoken ministers, and get into a muddle over cream teas.
Meter Maids started in 1965 to stave off bad publicity associated with newly installed parking meters. The controversial move involved young women dressed in gold bikinis walking the main tourist strip and placing money into expired meters, according to the Surfers Paradise Meter Maids website. Local business owners say the group is no longer performing a public service as advancements in parking meter technology mean expiry times are not always displayed. Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce's Peter Yared said the group were now a business.
Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh is in Djibouti spearheading Operation Rahat in war-hit Yemen. The former army chief tweeted that he found the assignment less exciting than his recent visit to the Pakistan High Commission on the occasion of Pakistan's national day. The comment evoked sharp reactions, with the Opposition demanding an apology from the Union minister. But the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has distanced itself from Singh's views.
Zoe Hadley, 19, had been battling an undiagnosed illness since the age of 13, an inquest heard. She was found dead at a hotel in Putney, south west London, last year after suffering a mystery illness. Inquest heard how doctors could find no physical cause for her illness and that she refused to accept she had mental health problems. She insisted on having a series of operations, including the removal of her healthy appendix and accused her father of conspiring to fake an operation to make her believe she'd had a prolapse. The inquest also heard that Miss Hadley suffered from psychosis but hid the condition from doctors, making them think she was not a suicide risk.
Jacob Phillips, 23, was found dead at the end of the disused Northern Promenade, a rocky area at the base of the cliff. He had been out drinking in Cardiff before catching a taxi with friends Padraig Crowley and Rory Robinson. The trio got out of the taxi to ‘use an ATM’ before making a run for it. Mr Phillips ran off into the ‘pitch black’ and fell down a cliff in the dark. The university graduate was discovered the next day on the rocky beach by a dog walker.
Bernadette Forde, 51, was found dead in her wheelchair with a 'suicide note' in her sitting room in 2011. Her carer Gail O'Rorke, 43, has been charged with helping her to kill herself. The taxi driver has pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to three charges. Ms Forde was confined to a wheelchair in 2008 after suffering substantial injuries in a car accident. She was given the provisional green light to go to the Dignitas Clinic in Zurich, Switzerland. But her travel agent tipped off the police before she was able to make the journey .
Latvian firm Drive eO has created a vehicle, named eO PP03, which runs on 50 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. It drives six YASA-400 electric motors and produces 1020 kW (1368 horsepower) The one megawatt electric race car is set to compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs in June. It is capable of speeds of up to 160 mph (260 km/h) compared to the top speed of 155 mph (249 km/H) on the Model S.
Boeing’s ‘Space Bins’ can hold 50 per cent more carry-on luggage than existing compartments on the current fleet of 737s. Designed for future aircraft which will be used by the likes of Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines. Boeing said the redesigned bins can hold six standard-sized bags – two more than the current set-up. So far two airlines – Delta and Alaska – have ordered the new bins.
Leanne Bourne, a mother-of-four from Romford, Essex, was heartbroken when she found out her sister Larissa was having an affair with her partner Steve Allsop. But in a twist that she could never have foreseen, the other woman turned out to be Larissa Knipe. Larissa, who is seven years younger than Leanne, moved into her home when she was 17. Ms Bourne became suspicious but, believing that her sister would do nothing to hurt her, stayed quiet. Then, a few months later, Larissa revealed she was pregnant and claimed not to know who the father was .
Dais Goodwin has suffered with head lice since she was 19 and says she has had them almost 100 times. She says she was never affected by them as a child but got them for the first time at 19. She was lucky to have a few nit-free years in her early 20s but says they returned when she had children. Daisy says you can never win the battle with lice but you can win if you can get rid of them.
The federal government will give Shoshana Hebshi $40,000 as compensation for being humiliated on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. armed agents forced her from a plane at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, made her undress during a search and held her for hours. Frontier Airlines, the Transportation Security Administration and Wayne County Airport Authority were named in the federal lawsuit. HebsHI, who has a Jewish mother and Saudi Arabian father, has said she was ethnically profiled based on her dark complexion .
Peter Reece, his fiancee, mother and six-month-old daughter were parked on an Ocean Shores, Washington, beach on Thursday when the tide came in and trapped the family. The wheels of the car sunk into the wet sand, so they were unable to move. Reece and fiancee were able to get out, but his mother and daughter were trapped inside. Officer Kyle Watson had to force the door to the car open because the car had sunken so far into the sand. Seconds later, a wave hit the car, flipping it and pulling it out to sea. The car was recovered shortly after and a bulldozer was used to flip it on its right side.
The average shoe size in the UK has risen from a dainty 4½ in 1900 to a roomy six today. Kate Winslet's 5ft 7in feet are the same size as her 6ft 1in co-star Leonardo DiCaprio's . Elle Macpherson, Sandra Bullock and Gwyneth Paltrow all have huge feet.
Islamic State have launched their own social media rules to censor coverage on its recent defeats. The media crackdown appears to be an attempt by ISIS senior commanders to eradicate any knowledge of the extremist group's defeats or internal problems. Some of the rules, particularly regarding the publishing information on the location of fighters and the use of tactics, appear to come after a series of calamitous social media errors.
Stars like Kate Hudson, Pharrell Williams and Gwen Stefani have all seemingly discovered the fountain of youth over the past decade. While many have resorted to plastic surgery, these A-listers are still sporting glowing taut skin without going under the knife. FEMAIL rounds up the celebrities whose faces haven't changed for at least 10 years .
Female crews representing Oxford and Cambridge universities rowed the same stretch of the River Thames in London as the men for the first time in the 87 years they have competed. Oxford claimed their fourth win in five years in a supreme show of strength in the 161st men's boat race. President Constantine Louloudis claimed a fourth and final boat race victory for the Dark Blues, completing a clean sweep.
Tibor Racsits, 42, had gone to pick up his daughter Kiara from the movies at Charlestown Square in Newcastle, north of Sydney, on Sunday night when they were attacked. The youths could have been dealt with under the controversial Young Offenders Act, but the seriousness of the incident led police to charge them as normal. One 15-year-old boy was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, affray and a count of stealing after he allegedly took a wallet and phone off the victim. The charges come after shocking footage emerged of the moment a father and daughter were bashed and robbed by a gang of 25 teenagers outside a shopping centre.
The Martin Burgess Clock B is based on a design by carpenter John Harrison from 300 years ago. It has been part of a 100-day trial at the Royal Observatory, in Greenwich, to see if the claim - that the clock would neither lose nor gain more than a second in 100 days - was true. The modern-day clock has since been certified by the Guinness World Records.
Philip and Victoria Sherlock have been living out of their car for three months after losing their jobs. Philip lost his job as a gardener following a stomach operation and then the pair lost their benefits. The pair were forced to sell furniture and take out pay-day loans to pay off their debts. They even celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary by sharing a Twix chocolate bar while sleeping in their car. But thanks to the kindness of local businessman Jasen Jackiw, a Manchester business owner who heard about the heartbreaking story on a TV programme, Philip, 42, has been thrown a lifeline.
Tory chairman Grant Shapps launches poster campaign showing Sturgeon manipulating a puppet Labour leader. He says: 'The only way that Ed Miliband might crawl through the gates of No10 now is if he’s carried there by the SNP' SNP leader uses article in Scottish Mail on Sunday to claim she can help 'lead the UK' .
Phillip and Gaby Beckle-Raymond had spent £325,000 on their home in North London. When they sprung a small leak in part of the roof, they called in a builder who recommended they re-tile the roof at a cost of about £3,000. But after removing all the tiles, he then told them that the roof structure was unsound so he wouldn't be able to re- tile. He suggested they use the opportunity to expand their home and add value to the property by adding a loft conversion. The couple thought it was a great idea and decided to use a sub contractor their builder recommended and pay a £7,000 deposit for the work.
Aaron Hernandez, 25, was arrested for the murder of Odin Lloyd in June 2013 - a crime for which he will now spend the rest of his life in prison. He has been accused of shooting six men - killing three and severely wounding three others. Hernandez grew up in a tough neighborhood in Bristol, Connecticut, but never seemed to leave the streets behind. He was captain of his high school football team and rated as the best football player in the state of Connecticut in his senior year. A 2013 Rolling Stone article claimed that he maintained gang affiliation - and even got a Bloods gang tattoo - even after making millions in the NFL.
Jack Cordero, 14, vomited all over the floor of Powell's bookstore in Portland, Oregon, in March. Manager Jennifer Wicka was forced to clean up the 'gigantic' mess - but said it made her day. She then received a handwritten apology letter and a gift card for Ben & Jerry's ice cream. It was signed 'Jack, aka the kid that puked right next to the bathroom'
Nyia Parler, 41, was taken into custody by authorities in Montgomery County, Maryland overnight Saturday on charges including aggravated assault, simple assault and neglect of a care-dependent person. Police say she traveled to Maryland from Pennsylvania either last Sunday or Monday after leaving her 21-year-old wheelchair-bound son in a wooded park with nothing but a blanket and a Bible. Parler's son, who is non-verbal and suffers from cerebral palsy, was found on Friday night lying beneath a rain-soaked blanket, 10 feet from his wheelchair and the Bible. The man was hospitalized with dehydration, malnutrition, a cut to his back and eye injuries.
Amanda Chatel, a writer and victim of date rape, is pushing for 'yes means yes' sex contracts to become mandatory on college campuses across the country. The New Yorker wrote in an essay for Your Tango that she is a victim of rape who is advocating for the law to be passed in states across the U.S. The law defines consent as 'affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity' from each partner .
Slipper Island, a 2.7 km long, 1.8 km wide landmass located 4 km off the coast of the New Zealand's North Island, has been purchased for AUD $6.75 million. The 217 hectare island was purchased by former property developer Wendy Wei Mei Wu. Ms Wu made headlines in 2010 for making the biggest private home sale of the year, the $NZ 15 million Fairholm Mansion in the affluent Auckland suburb of Remuera. The sale has divided the Needham family who own the island, with some of them claiming it represents' the loss of the family's legacy'
Stacey Johnson, 22, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in 2007. She has undergone gruelling rounds of chemotherapy and radiotherapy since then. Her sister, Dannii, 20, became her full-time carer last year, but began to suffer headaches. She had been feeling ill and had gone to her doctor who had referred her for tests. Tests confirmed there was a growth in her brain and she was told it was an astrocytoma. Stacey had just been told her tumour had grown when she was dealt another blow. Doctors discovered her younger sister also had a tumour, but hers is benign .
Clarence David Moore, 66, escaped from a North Carolina prison as a 23-year-old inmate in June 1972. He was serving a sentence of more than 10 years for larceny when he broke free June 10, 1972. Moore has been on the run from the law for more than four decades, until Monday afternoon when he called the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Kentucky and admitted to being a fugitive. Moore suffers from several medical conditions and cannot walk, but because he has no Social Security card of any form of ID, he has been unable to receive medical treatment.
TNS survey shows SNP has almost doubled its lead over Labour in a month, with 52% backing SNP. Only 24% of Scots plan to vote for Labour leader Ed Miliband in general election, poll shows. SNP surge since independence referendum puts Labour on course to lose dozens of seats.
Prince Ottaviano de’Medici di Toscana is aiming to reclaim the city from the ruins of mass tourism. He wants to attract visitors with its lesser known museums and smaller hotels. The Save Florence campaign aims to appeal to 'true travellers' rather than tourists blitzing the city in a couple of hours.
Christine Davidson was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2001. The 61-year-old was told she only had between nine months to three years to live. The mother of two lost her battle to cancer last Thursday at an Adelaide nursing home at the age of 61. Four days before she died, her family noticed her diamond engagement ring was missing from her finger. The family has launched a desperate online appeal in a bid to have their mother's ring returned.
President Barack Obama became the first president to visit Jamaica since President Ronald Reagan in 1982 on Thursday. Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller told President Obama the citizens of her country loved him, and she loved him as well. 'I just want to say to you, you might not know, but you are very loved in this country,' Prime Minster Simpson Miller said. President Obama signaled Thursday he will soon remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, boosting hopes for improved ties.
The payout by Maricopa County, Arizona, comes after it emerged that Patrick Morrison continued to assault the mentally-disabled girl, his niece, and even got her pregnant when detectives failed to properly investigate the case. Morrison, from Mesa, first raped his niece Sabrina Morrison in March 2007, and after she told a teacher the following day, authorities performed a rape kit on her. Even though the kit showed traces of semen, the sheriff's deputies did not collect a blood sample from Morrison - as requested by the lab - and left him walking the streets. It meant that for the next four years, he continued to rape his niece and evenGot her pregnant in 2009 but the baby was aborted
Trevor Noah has separated from girlfriend Dani Gabriel after the pair had a heart-to-heart about his future plans and exploding fame, a source close to the comedian told Daily Mail Online. The pair have known each other for at least four years and started dating in early 2014. Gabriel, 28, runs her own physiotherapist practice in Cape Town and has several family members in the city meaning she will have been reluctant to relocate to America to be by his side.
Lily Sharp, from the UK, decided to amuse herself by faking her own kidnapping . She began by texting her mother a seemingly innocent message: 'You didn't tell me the decorator man was coming mate!' . Her suspicious mother replies immediately with: 'Whaaaat? What decorator?!?!! Call me. There is no decorator.' Lily then plays on her mother's fears by pretending that the intruder now has possession of the phone .
Manchester City Ladies lost 1-0 to Arsenal in the Women's Super League clash on Sunday. Jill Scott was sent off for an apparent headbutt on Arsenal defender Jade Bailey. The 28-year-old apologised for the incident after the game. City manager Nick Cushing described Scott's actions as 'out of character' .
Adrian Schaffner recorded the video of himself and his dog at the small skiing resort of Minschuns in Val Müstair. Perched on his shoulders looking entirely at ease is his dog Sintha - an Appenzeller mix. The dog appears to be enjoying the sensation of speed as it points its face into the wind.
Vin Los, 24, stars in a new campaign for underwear brand Garçon Model that showcases his extensive body art. He has 24 tattoos on his face alone, including the words 'guilty', 'play', and 'famous' The Montreal-based model says he wants to become the most famous man in the world .
Sarah Watson, 34, was falsely accused of trying to extort £100,000 from premier league star Marcus Rojo. She had a brief liaison with the Manchester United defender at a Christmas party. But the fling turned into a nightmare after she found herself falsely accused. High Court has since overturned a gagging order preventing her from speaking out. Now pictures have emerged which appear to reveal Ms Watson's party girl lifestyle.
Former Olympic swimmer Eamon Sullivan proposed to his girlfriend Naomi Bass in Kyoto, Japan. The couple met in Perth in 2011 and are now back in Perth, where they met in 2011. Bass, 28, said she was so overwhelmed that she just 'kept laughing and crying' Sullivan presented her with a two-carat solitaire set among 14 pale pink diamonds .
Paul Simon's latest release, The Ultimate Collection, topped the UK albums chart for the first time in 25 years. The 73-year-old rose to fame as part of Simon & Garfunkel in the 1970s. His album outsold those by the likes of Ed Sheeran, James Bay and Sam Smith. The greatest hits record includes 19 tracks from Simon’s 50-year career.
Public land managers are desperate to reduce the most recent 'significantly rampant population' of the pest. It comes after over 30 government bodies scattered carrots laced with calicivirus around public areas in March. The program has been implemented annually for the last nine years as a way of managing the pests and 'bringing the population back down again before damage becomes too severe' The feral animals compete with native wildlife for food and habitat and are believed to be responsible for the extinction of a number of mammals.
The 33-year-old TV presenter wrote a review of the Vanquish Carbon Edition supercar after test driving it. He said he reached speeds of up to 180mph as he entered village of Sulby on Isle of Man's TT course. The village is part of the TT race and has a speed limit of 40mph in a 40mph zone . Mr Martin, who presents Speed with Guy Martin on Channel 4, said he was 'revving with excitement' . Police confirmed they are investigating after the review was published earlier this month.
Officers in Mesquite, Texas came upon the burning SUV belonging to 25-year-old Hector Valles, who was unresponsive and wedged behind the wheel. Valles' clothes had begun to burn as Officers Ryan Nielson and Autumn Soto finally unpinned him from the car and pulled him down onto the safety of the interstate service road. Moments later, while the officers were still dragging Valles across the pavement, the fire in his SUV erupted ever further, fully engulfing the interior. He was transported to Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, where he remained hospitalized in the intensive care unit as of Monday.
The Apple Watch is made with 24 karat gold, rose gold or platinum and your choice of strap - including python skin. One version of the extravagant watch is also adorned with a one carat diamond plus hundreds of other smaller diamonds in the strap. The watches are the latest expensive gift from luxury electronics firm Goldgenie and are part of their Apple Watch Spectrum Collection. They can be ordered with a matching diamond encrusted solid gold link bracelet strap, or a more exotic skin including crocodile and python skins. The Apple Watch will go on sale in Apple shops and selected department stores on April 24.
Bryan Stow was beaten and left for dead outside the LA Dodgers' stadium in March 2011. The father-of-two was left in a medically induced coma for several months while medics waited for the swelling in his brain to subside. Louie Sanchez and Marvin Norwood were jailed for eight and seven years respectively. Mr Stow has been left permanently brain damaged and has short-term memory problems. He was awarded $18 million compensation but has not received any cash due to legal delays.
Johanna Powell, 37, reported missing after boat she was travelling in hit a rock and sank in Laos. The BBC Wales picture editor, from Cardiff, was on a three-week holiday in south east Asia. The 37-year-old was sailing on a traditional wooden cruise boat along the Mekong river with three friends. The crew, tour guide and other passengers swam to safety, but Ms Powell disappeared. Rescuers launched a massive search along 20km of the river to try and find her. The Foreign Office confirmed a body has been found, but it has not yet been identified.
Poets House is as much a Sex And The City retreat as a hideaway in genteel Ely, Cambridgeshire. The 21-room hotel is a three-minute walk from the cathedral and offers terrific value. It is glossy and lavish, but manages to stay on the right side of kitsch .
Judy Murray, 55, has had a makeover since her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing last year . But she could be outshone by Kim Sears' mother Leonore Sears, 53, who has long been admired on the tennis circuit by gentlemen of a certain vintage. The ceremony, in Murray’s home town, Dunblane, is being hailed as the event of the year. The wedding will not be a star-studded affair, with the biggest name on the guest list likely to be Tim Henman.
Cadbury has snatched two chocolate Fingers from its famous packs - reducing the number to 22. The popular biscuits are made under licence by another manufacturer, Burton’s Biscuit Company. The ploy means shoppers are being subject to stealth price rises in what economists have dubbed ‘shrinkflation’. In most cases, the price remains the same when the amount in the pack is cut, however in some rare examples the change comes with a price rise.
Labour leader promises Home Office task force to boost prosecutions and fines on bad employers. Exploitation has driven low-skilled migration and held down wages for British workers, he said. New unit of 100 staff would work with Gangmasters Licensing Authority, police and Home Office. But Nigel Farage and Immigration Minister James Brokenshire dismissed Miliband's ideas. Ukip leader said he was right about some migrants being exploited but insisted it was not the main issue.
Topshop and Topman set to open second Sydney store at Westfield Miranda on 16th April. London black cabs will escort fashion bloggers in the lead up to the grand opening. Cheyenne Tozzi and Nic Westaway will host the exclusive launch party. The store will be 100 square metre and will be a welcome international addition to the shopping centre.
Five-year-old Jerry Tarkanian suffered a stroke at about 4am on Friday and was taken to the hospital in Las Vegas. His parents said he complained of pain in his legs and was given a CT scan and other tests. He is undergoing testing and is showing signs of improvement, his family said. The boy's grandfather, Hall of Fame college men's basketball coach Jerry TARKanian, died in February, aged 84.
Heather Mack, 19, could spend 15 years in jail for the murder of her mother Sheila von Wiese-Mack. She is accused of murdering the 62-year-old socialite in a luxury Bali hotel last August. She has been keeping her baby with her in a crowded cell in Bali's Kerobokan prison. Indonesia’s Justice and Human Rights Minister Yasona Laoly called in unexpectedly at the prison. He offered Mack the chance to place the baby with a family to care for the child.
A 16-year-old who was born a girl but identifies as a boy has been granted the opportunity to go through male puberty after years of living in misery. The transgender boy, who has felt as though he is living in the wrong body since he was a child, has been given permission by a Brisbane-based judge to receive testosterone injections. The teen has been taking puberty blockers for a year, has worn a boy’s uniform for two years and most of his friends are male. A child wishing to change gender has to apply to the Family Court for the second stage of treatment after they have first taken puberty blocking hormones.
Tony Morris QC is mounting a landmark legal challenge against Queensland's speed-camera laws. He has invoked a spousal privilege case from 1817, arguing it's unconstitutional for a Queensland court to fine him when there's evidence he was not the driver. Mr Morris says he wasn't driving when his Volvo was photographed doing 57km/h in a 50km/H zone last year. He says he was in a meeting with top judges when the Volvo was snapped, and they are willing to testify that he was with them.
A crowd of students from Northwest Prep Academy descended on a gas station in Memphis, Tennessee on Monday. Orrden Williams Jr. says he was outside a BP gas station when a crowd of loud and unruly teenagers suddenly descended upon the establishment. Williams, who was with a baby, asked the teens to be quiet, and soon after was sucker punched and attacked. He rushed to his car as the attack began, but almost lost it when the teenagers almost his his child. The child was unhurt, but Williams would up covered in bruises. Police arrested 19-year-old Joe Brittman on Wednesday.
Wiley Bridgeman, 60, Kwame Ajamu, 57, and Ricky Jackson, 58, were exonerated last year after serving 66 years in prison for the murder of Cleveland businessman Harry Franks in 1975. They were convicted after a 12-year-old said that he saw how the businessman was murdered. The trio of wrongfully convicted men said that they have missed out on important parts of life such as having children. The $1.6million includes calculated damages amounting to about $969,000 for Bridgman and $647,000.
TV chef Gizzi Erskine, 35, poses with pet cat Kimchi in cat magazine Puss Puss. The cat fancier admits Kimchi has a discerning palate and loves crunchy 'human food' Says taramasalata would be the cat's 'death row dish' .
Jin Pai, 35, was standing on rim of toilet in Hefei Xinqiao International Airport when it collapsed. He had not wanted to let his bottom touch the seat because he was 'worried it might not be clean' But he was caught out when the porcelain toilet tipped over and shattered on the floor. The injured man was found bleeding on the toilet floor after he had telephoned his travelling companions for help. He received dozens of stitches on his left leg and buttocks.
Kazi Islam, 18, met Harry Thomas, 19, at Barking and Dagenham College in October 2013. The pair began talking about buying 'ingredients' for their bomb, the Old Bailey heard. Mr Thomas confided in Islam about a break-up with his girlfriend, the court was told. Islam then began bullying and grooming Mr Thomas, who had learning difficulties. He used 'cake' as a codeword for 'bomb' but Mr Thomas failed to understand his ruse. Islam, from Manor Park, east London, is accused of preparing acts of terrorism.
Luke Shambrook was last seen leaving Candlebark Campground in Fraser National Park, central Victoria at 9.30am on Good Friday. The 11-year-old was camping in the national forest with his family and it is understood he wandered off and has not been seen since. A widespread search is being carried by search and rescue teams including the air wing, dog squad, local police and SES members, along with campers around the surrounding areas.
Jarret Stoll, 32, is the longtime boyfriend of Dancing With The Stars host Erin Andrews, 36. He was arrested on Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada, on drug possession charges after reportedly being found with cocaine and Molly in his swim trunks at a popular hotel. Stoll was booked for drug possession and released on $5,000 bond on Friday. Andrews was seen being visited by a friend at the home she reportedly shares with Stoll the day after he was arrested. The couple have been dating for two years and have a daughter together.
Dr Frederic Brandt, 65, was found hanged at his home in Coral Gables, Florida, on Easter April 5. Friends said he was left 'devastated' by a character based on him in the Netflix comedy show 'The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' In the series Martin Short plays a dermatologist called Dr Grant who has a shock of white hair and flawless skin – almost a mirror image of Brandt.
Toby Perkins is deputy chairman of Labour election campaign and MP for Chesterfield. Email reveals interns are paid just £4 per day for 12-hour shifts for Labour campaign work. Labour's 2015 manifesto has sought to champion working-class Britons. Mr Perkins said the interns will be paid nothing at all, making them volunteers .
Dave Rickard, 72, and his wife Brenda, 67, were on holiday in Caernarfon, North Wales, when Daisy fell 10ft from a quay into the sea. The West Highland terrier was pulled from the water by a passing fisherman on a boat who hooked a pole through her collar. The couple, from Rugby, Warwickshire, had been on holiday with their daughter Karen, 36, and two grandchildren .
In the past 40 years, reports suggest the North Sea has warmed four times faster than the global average. With further warming predicted over the coming century, fisheries and scientists are studying the impact on so-called commercial species. Researchers have developed a model that combined long-term fisheries data with climate model projections from the Met Office. From this they predicted the abundance and distribution of popular fish, such as haddock and plaice, could fall as North Sea warms.
Peter Morris was devastated when his sister, Claire, died in a car crash when she was just 32. Only a year before, he had walked her down the aisle to give her away to her husband, Malcolm Webster. Peter, from Gillingham, Kent, believed Claire had died in an accident in Aberdeen, Scotland. It took two decades for the truth to be revealed - Claire had in fact been murdered by Webster. Webster had drugged his wife at their home in the Scottish village of Tarves, before taking her for a drive. He then deliberately crashed their car and, after making his own escape, set it on fire so Claire had no hope of survival .
The woman was watching the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on Monday night. She was making her way back to her seat during the second inning when she was hit. The ball was hit behind by the Cubs' Starlin Castro and careered into her head . Incident caused a 22-minute delay in the game as EMTs treated the fan - placing her in a head brace . Pirates said in a statement that she was unconscious and thanked caregivers as she was wheeled out .
Rutherford, 46, claims her children were illegally deported to France when a California Court awarded custody to her ex-husband Daniel Giersch, 40, and she pleaded for the order to be reversed. The case was dismissed with a court order stating that it did not have the jurisdiction to force the kids, son Hermes, 8, and daughter Helena, 5, to come back to the United States. Rutherford claims that no other U.S. court has ordered children to live in another country when they have an able parent in the US . But the dismissal of her case states that Rutherford failed to argue why the federal court should intervene in her custody dispute.
Natalie Swindells, 26, eats four bowls of the cereal every day and has not tasted a vegetable. The bank worker stopped eating most other foods from the age of two. In a typical day, she will have two bowls of Rice Krispies with milk for breakfast, followed by a slice of bread and butter for lunch, and two bowls. of rice for dinner. She will also occasionally eat milk chocolate, ready salted crisps and chips.
Peter Kelly, a 34-year-old volunteer high school wrestling coach, was stabbed in the chest beside the St Croix River at 9.45pm on Tuesday as he fished with a friend. The two men were on the Minnesota side of the river when they heard three men being loud and rude on the Wisconsin side and asked them to quieten down. For the next three hours, Kelly and his friend exchanged heated words with the three other anglers. The argument escalated and one of the men pulled out a knife and stabbed Kelly, who died at the scene .
A man was caught on video savagely beating an elderly truck driver along the side of Route 95 near Baltimore, Maryland. The man punched, kicked and threw the old man after he hit the aggressor's car as he changed lanes and, according to the truck driver, cut him off. Tommy Solis, who filmed the incident, drove by with a friend, and tried to break up the fight. The aggressor refused to stop fighting as Solis and his friend tried to end the attack, and at one point got in the face of Solis' friend. That is when the friend clocked the man, leaving him out cold on the road .
Pictures were posted on Twitter by anti-ISIS campaign group Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently. They show scores of Syrians queuing for hours for food in the terror group's self-declared capital Raqqa. It's a far cry from the all-conquering image of prosperity its jihadi PR machine would like the world to believe.
MicroCon 2015 has been dubbed the first North American gathering of micronations. The leaders of places with names like Molossia, Westarctica, Vikesland and Broslavia are coming together at the Anaheim Central Library for MicroCon 2015 this weekend. The self-proclaimed countries print their own stamps, wave their own flags and mint their own money. Many have also created sashes and pendants for their royalty, but most of their citizens have a population of less than 10.
Logan Kehoe, 13, was having a final dip in the pool at a holiday complex in Costa Teguise when he died. Emergency services dashed to the pool on Saturday afternoon but despite paramedics performing CPR on Logan, they were unable to save him. Tributes have been paid to the youngster who was a pupil at Bishop Challoner Catholic College in Kings Heath, Birmingham. Head teacher Kevin McEvoy said: 'We were very saddened to hear the news'
Ukip leader Nigel Farage has resorted to traditional campaign methods to get out the vote in Thanet South. Polls show he is trailing his Tory opponent Craig Mackinlay by 1% with Labour's Will Scobie on 29%. The unlikely images of Mr Farage come after the Prime Minister and his Lib Dem deputy Nick Clegg were also snapped on the campaign trail posing with mothers and their babies.
Illinois State associate coach Torrey Ward, meat processing business owner Scott Bittner and bar owner Terry Stralow have been confirmed as among the dead. The Cessna 414 crashed near Bloomington, Illinois, shortly after midnight on Tuesday. The party had been at the NCAA championship game between Duke and Wisconsin in Indianapolis. Ward had made a last tweet showing off his transport to the game before the game . He posted a picture of an aircraft different to the plane on Twitter with the words 'My ride wasn't bad' .
Liftoff was scheduled for 4:33pm EDT/2033GMT from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. But poor weather conditions meant the countdown was halted at the 2 1/2-minute mark. Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, tweeted: 'Launch postponed due to lightning from an approaching anvil cloud' The company will now attempt to launch the uncrewed Falcon 9 rocket at 4:10pm ET tomorrow. But more bad weather is forecast. If the weather holds out, SpaceX is hoping to guide the bottom stage of the rocket upright onto a platform in the Atlantic Ocean.
The case of Shona Banda, 37, was forwarded on Monday to the Finney County district attorney's office for a decision about charges. Possible charges include possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia and child endangerment. Banda is the author of a book that detailed how she used cannabis oil to treat her debilitating Crohn's disease. She has been at the center of a social media storm after she went public with her story.
Channel Islands Heritage Festival is a five-week hurrah of history, parades, concerts and food that will unite most of the archipelago – Guernsey, Alderney, Jersey, Herm and Sark. Liberation Day itself will turn St Peter Port and Jersey's capital St Helier into swirls of people and music.
Lanarkshire Police tweeted: 'Breaking the Housebreaker's code. These signs have been seen in East Kilbride, please retweet & report all sightings' The officers' post features a graphic with eight different codes and what they might mean. The practice of crooks using a secret system to identify victims has been dubbed the Da Pinchi Code.
Tommy Connolly, a 23-year-old Sunshine Coast University student, took in his homeless, pregnant cousin and his helping her raise her four-week-old baby boy. The champion sprinter says he doesn't mind the impact that looking after Angela and Joshua is having on his social life. He put his athletics training on hold so he could work enough hours to save money, but he returned to university as normal at the beginning of March because he didn't want to delay his studies. He still studies and works three days per week to support the three of them.
Frances Bean Cobain, 22, spoke to Rolling Stone Magazine about her documentary Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck. Says she's not a big fan of Nirvana and is more into Mercury Rev, Oasis and Brian Jonestown Massacre. Says her father was 'abandoned in the most awful way possible' .
Anil Saxena, from Mumbai, uses ingenious retouching to create pictures of anything from a woman hanging a zebra's stripes on the line to a pair of hands knitting a green field. The photographer who has a background in graphic design and CGI, initially retouched his pictures by hand. He prides himself on his digital manipulation techniques, saying: 'If the image is a success but my work goes unnoticed, I'm doing my job well'
Art and photography community, BoredPanda have created a thread encouraging parents to showcase their 'true nerdy colours' by dressing their babies up as sci-fi characters, like Princess Leia from Star Wars. Dressed as characters ranging across fantasy and sci-Fi movies, books, TV shows and comic books, the adorable babies are seen in different scenarios and positions that have clearly been carefully arranged by their parents.
Britain's Got Talent returns to our screens for a ninth series tomorrow. The auditions for the nationwide search for a Brit with very special talent will be televised for six weeks. The biggest star to come out of the show by far is Scottish singing sensation Susa Boyle - but she didn't actually win. We look back at the show's winners to decide whether nabbing the prize on BGT can make you a star .
Havana cob Cody was trapped in Anderson Way, Belvedere, south London, for up to five or six hours. Owner Tracey Hannant, from Bexleyheath, said her horse looked like Black Beauty when it emerged. It took 18 firefighters an hour-and-a-half to rescue Cody, who was lifted from the water by a device under his stomach.
Aracely Meza, 49, and the boy's parents believed he had a 'demon' inside of him, and that he was starved for 25 days, being given only water four to five times a day. Church member Nazareth Zurita said the toddler, whose name has not been released, fell and hit his head several times, but she hesitated to help him 'due to his demon possession' Police believe the child was dead during the ceremony but that his parents took his body to their native Mexico for burial without reporting the death. Meza was charged on Monday with injury to a child by omission and is currently being held on a $100,000 bond.
Oxford scientists say a Mercury-like body struck the young Earth. The object would have been the heat source for our planet's core. The same object could have been responsible for creating the moon. It also explains where some rare-Earth elements came from. The study, by two scientists from the University of Oxford was published in the journal Nature.
Spending on consultants has doubled to £1.4billion over the past four years. Hundreds of ‘team leaders’ working on aid projects earn at least £120,000 a year. Daily rates of between £800 and £1000 are commonplace, it is claimed. David Cameron has been criticised for ramping up aid spending.
A man has died after he was crushed by a garbage truck doing the early morning rounds in Melbourne's west. Police say the man was collecting bins in Footscray early on Saturday morning when the truck rolled forward, pinning him between the vehicle and a pole. Paramedics tried to revive the man but he died at the scene. Two others are fighting for their life in hospital after a car apparently packed with six passengers, crashed in the city's east on Friday night.
The 'crystal clear' footage is said to be of a significantly higher quality than the video currently in the public domain. It was handed into the Metropolitan Police by a worker based 50ft from the crime scene. The worker had reportedly contacted 101 - the police non-emergency number - on Monday last week. But, even though police raced to obtain the CCTV once the report was made, the force has refused to make the images public – despite claims it is the best footage yet.
The island of St Helena was discovered in 1502 by Portuguese explorer Juan de Nova. It is 1,200 miles from the coast of West Africa and is just 122 square kilometres in total. The only way to reach the island is via the RMS St. Helena, a Royal Mail Ship that transports all supplies to the island. Early next year, an airport will open and make this British Overseas Territory far more accessible .
Morrisons has brought in halal-only pick and mix counters to cater for Muslim customers. A selection of 36 sweets - including liquorice sticks, cola bottles, jelly beans and gummy bears - are on sale. The 10 stores trialling the scheme include Blackburn, Bolton, Preston, Bradford, West Bromwich, Birmingham, Leamington Spa and three in London.
James Ward, 31, of Burnley, Lancashire, was attacked with an axe at his home on April 4. The father-of-six needed 38 staples to seal wounds to his head, legs, and back. Surgeons were forced to reattach his left index finger and several others were partially severed. Mr Ward is now in hiding and is too afraid to return home because he fears his attackers will kill him.
Jessica Knight, four, has an appetite for furniture, soft furnishings and fittings and doctors say they are unable to treat her. Other non-food items she devours include sand and chips of cement from paving blocks. She suffers from pica, a rare medical disorder that makes her want to eat substances with little or no nutritional value.
Bernard Whalen's new book 'The NYPD's First Fifty Years' charts the early rise of the world renowned police department from it beginnings in 1898 when the New York area's 18 independent police forces merged into one. A variety of men led the force through its formative years, 21 in total. Some were forward looking, some practical but more than a fair share were scoundrels, larcenists or at the very least guilty of dereliction of duty. At the helm of the NYPD from 1934-45 was Lewis Valentine, a stalwart of the force for more than 30 years who had a reputation for brutality.
Amanda Taylor, 24, has been charged with first-degree murder after police say she stabbed her former father-in-law Charles Taylor, 59, to death in retaliation for last year's suicide of her husband, Rex Taylor. Charles Taylor was found stabbed to death at his home near Ellet, North Carolina, on April 4 . Taylor's suspected accomplice, 32-year-old Sean Ball, was found wounded on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina after the two were fleeing police . The mother of two also faces federal attempted murder, assault and weapons charges for allegedly trying to kill Ball as the two fled police  .
Kim Kardashian: Hollywood is the app from the reality star, which uses her likeness and voice. Users have to build a celebrity empire similar to Kim's. The 34-year-old launched the highly lucrative app last June, and has an estimated 28 million downloads. The game puts an emphasis in being charming and friendly to almost everyone. Characters fit into three categories: potential love-interests, career-boosters, or arch-nemesis.
Shops offering everything for £1 or less have become a magnet for wealthier shoppers. 57% of adults claim to use a discount store like Poundland every week. Of those 53% are in the top A/B social class, who on average earn more than £35,000-a-year. News comes on the back of rise in popularity of Aldi and Lidl, dubbed 'Lidl class' .
90 per cent of women will experience period pain in their life time. Most 'normal' period pain can be fixed with ibuprofen or an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory. More severe symptoms such as nausea, back or leg pain or bleeding at unexpected times of the month can all point to a more serious condition - endometriosis. Dr Lara Briden gives us her top remedies for preventing period pain .
Bernie Madoff is serving 150 years in prison for carrying out a $65 billion Ponzi style fraud. A new book claims he put pressure on an Israeli model who was working for him as a stock analyst and dating his dealer Silvio Eboli to sleep with him. He is said to have met Eboli at a Christmas party in 1997 at the Montauk Yacht Club with his son Mark, who later committed suicide over his father's fraudulent activities .
Edwin 'Jock' Mee, 46, faces 16 counts of sexual assault and two rapes at Southwark Crown Court. He allegedly targeted 11 cadets aged between 15 and 25 at Mitcham Barracks in Croydon. It is claimed he told the cousin of his alleged victim 'I hope she is as sweet as she looks' . Mee denies all the charges and the trial, which is expected to run for six weeks, continues.
The explosion on a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. pipe carrying natural gas happened while an equipment operator and a group of county jail inmates were expanding a road alongside Highway 99, according to Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims. The flames shot well over 100 feet into the air, witnesses said. Traffic heading north and south on Highway 99 in Fresno was halted by the explosion about 2.30pm as flames towered over the roadway. The highway was reopened three hours later, the CHP said.
Dane Bowers, 35, charged with common assault in connection with incident in February. Accused of hitting Sophie Cahill, 31, in front of her young son, causing a bloody nose. He will appear before magistrates in south London next month charged with assault. The singer and the former Miss Wales got engaged in December 2013 in Tenerife.
Ellie Harrison, 37, says she 'accepts' that she will be replaced on the BBC show. The mother-of-two says that as a woman 'what you get is not down to you' . In December 2014 she revealed that she was told to tone down her look on the show. In 2011 she was asked by producers to be 'less present' in her blonde hair.
Terry McCarty suffered third-degree burns to 70 per cent of his body in childhood accident. His brothers filled a bowl with kerosene which was set alight and accidentally knocked on to him. He endured 58 operations and cruel taunts from bullies who called him Freddy Krueger. But he refused to let 'fear take over his life' and became a firefighter in Washington state.
Sarah Vine says the BBC need to look further than just men when it comes to finding a Top Gear presenter. She believes women love cars just as much as men and would be perfect for the job. 'My jeans are too tight and my hairstyle is an exercise in holding back the years,' she says. But that's not the reason she believes she'd be perfect to take Jeremy Clarkson's job.
Douglas Murphy, 47, from Brooklyn, New York, scraped his ankle against a bin bag while cleaning up after a party. A cut so small it was barely visible became infected, triggering the flesh-eating bug necrotizing faciitis. Surgeons were preparing to amputate his right leg when antibiotics began to work. As a result his leg was saved and he is now on crutches and recovering at home. He is working tirelessly to raise awareness of the National Necrotizing Faciitis Foundation.
Peter Tait, headmaster of Sherborne Preparatory School in Dorset, said parents have become 'dervishes' about their children's education and should take a back seat to allow them to develop naturally. He said the modern trend of interfering stemmed from parents being bombarded with information about how to raise a child. Mr Tait warned interference could end up hindering their natural development.
The unnamed man, who died from variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob (vCJD) disease in May 2014, was a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from the Middle East. The report concluded the man's illness resulted from his eating tainted UK beef before he moved to the United States in the 1990s. The extreme rarity of the disease led the man--who was in his 40s--to be misdiagnosed with psychiatric symptoms before ultimately receiving the vCJD death sentence. Mad cow disease is a fatal neurological disease caused by an abnormal form of a prion protein that destroys the brain and spinal cord.
Prince George's birth in 2013 sparked a £247m sales bonanza for makers of royal memorabilia. But experts say the second royal baby is unlikely to have the same effect. Most of that money will be spent on champagne and cake rather than royal souvenirs. Royal Mint and Royal Collection Trust have announced commemorative mugs and coins.
Peter Hiett, 49, worked at Feltham Young Offenders Institution for eight years and was commended for bravery. He said staff would put inmates in a cell padded with mattresses and leave them to fight out differences. Claims echo scenes from 1999 film Fight Club, in which gangsters organise mass brawls. He also said gangs controlled entire wings at the jail in Hounslow, south west London, leaving staff afraid to visit some areas of prison for fear of being attacked.
British company Swan, which sold its first iron in 1933, has just released a top-of-the-range steam generator iron, for £279.99. But does it really make things easier? Tessa Cunningham finds out. The steam is forced out of the generator through a hose into the iron, shooting out at 90g per minute.
Niamh Geaney, 26, from Dublin, teamed up with two male friends on a project they dubbed Twin Strangers. They wanted to see who could find their closest lookalike within 28 days. They were soon inundated with submissions from all over the world. Niamh found her match in Karen Branigan, 29, a fellow Ireland native who lives just an hour down the road. The pair met in real life and took some eerily twin-like photos together.
Stephanie Scott's body was found in Cocoparra National Park north of Griffith, NSW on Friday evening. The 26-year-old teacher was last seen on Easter Sunday, six days before she was due to marry fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley. Her body has been transported to Glebe Morgue in Sydney, and an autopsy will be carried out this week. Police will reportedly make inquiries with authorities in the Netherlands in an attempt to run a background check on the accused killer. Vincent Stanford, 24, was charged with Ms Scott's murder on Thursday.
Harper's Bazaar's global fashion director, Carine Roitfeld, personally chose the 19-year-old model along with Jing Wen, Laura James, Anna Cleveland, Ondria Hardin, Antonia Wilson, Kitty Hayes, and Paige Reifler for the spread, which is aptly titled Beauty Queens: Where Beauty Meets Fashion This Season.
Zhao Pingan's mother was in labour when she and her husband were hit by a truck as they travelled on a motorbike. Both of his parents were killed in the accident, but not before the mother gave birth at the scene. Pingan was given the name Zhao Pingan which means 'safe and sound' in Chinese. Chinese media reported he had been 'catapulted' from his mother's womb as the truck ran over her.
Dina Nemtsova, 13, made her debut in a photoshoot with Russian fashion label Yulia Prohorova White Zoloto. Appeared alongside her mother and Nemtsov's partner, Ekaterina Odintsova. The young brunette posed in red and white dresses as well as an outfit with a patterned floral design. Her mother hopes her new career will help her overcome the death of her father who was shot dead in February. Boris NemTsov, 55, died on February 27 when he was gunned down near the Kremlin.
Anthony Barbour, 33, from Liverpool, takes his camera everywhere and spends hours slowly rotating in one spot taking the 50 pictures he needs to create just one image. He uses a Canon 1100d DSLR with either a 18-55mm kit lens or a Tokina 11-16mm to shoot the photographs and then uses PhotoShop to stitch and layer the photos together. Mr Barbour says he finds photography as an unlikely escape from a recently diagnosed illness.
The 'Fullips' device, a sort of suction-thimble, has already been seen at West End parties. The device works by creating a mini-vacuum while you suck on the apparatus. This draws blood to the surface of the lips, which swell. But Charlotte found the results were not as dramatic as she had hoped .
Lesley Conman's daughter Abbie, 12, was sent sexualised messages by an online pervert on Facebook. She accepted a friend request from someone pretending to be a 17-year-old boy. When she saw the provocative messages, she challenged the man herself, pretending to be Abbie. In the case of Kerry Green's daughter Emily, 13, the sick man threatened to post explicit pictures on her wall. Humberside Police refused to investigate as no offence had been committed.
Nicola Sturgeon is living proof that women become sexier with age, income and office. In 2001 she dressed according to the Angela Merkel school of leadership - a boxy, androgynous look from a woman who had lost her waist along with her sanity, topped and tailed with a Krankies haircut and orthopaedic shoes. Today she has shed pounds, bleached her hair, squeezed her feet into Kurt Geiger heels, and for the leaders’ debate last week, rocked a coral two-piece by Scottish design label Totty Rocks.
Ashley Jiron, owner of P.B. Jams in Warr Acres, Oklahoma, noticed someone was looking for food in bins. She taped a sign to her diner window appealing to the person to come forward. Message read: 'To the person going through our trash for their next meal, you're a human being and worth more than a meal from a dumpster' . A customer called Greg King noticed the message and posted a picture of it on his Instagram page. It has since been shared thousands of times on social media and gone viral .
Alison Saunders said her job as head of the Crown Prosecution Service was to make the correct legal decisions in difficult cases, not the most popular ones. But she was accused of ignoring the rights of victims and of perpetrating Establishment cover-ups by deciding that Labour peer Lord Janner should not be charged despite evidence of 22 offences against nine victims dating back to the 1960s. Theresa May became the first Cabinet Minister to question the DPP’s judgment. Leicestershire Constabulary considering legal challenge against the decision.
David Cameron to launch multi-billion pound sale of Lloyds Bank shares if he wins the Election. Individuals will be allowed to buy up to £10,000 worth of the bank's shares if they win election. It would be the largest privatisation bonanza since the Thatcher era. The shares will be offered at a discount of at least 5 per cent on the market rate at the time.
The $250 (£168) device recognises the electronic signature of different devices, such as kettles and washing machines. It monitors a home around the clock so it can tell users if they have left their oven on, if their washing is finished and if the water is cold. Neurio feeds information about energy consumption of the devices it’s recognised back to an app, where users can make decisions about how to save power and money by turning gadgets off. It can also be used to keep an eye on inhabitants, by showing if relatives are eating regularly or if children are spending too long watching television, for example.
Clarkson was due to record Have I Got News For You on April 23 to be broadcast the following day. It would have been his first appearance for the BBC since being dismissed from Top Gear. He was dismissed for hitting Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon in a 'fracas' at a hotel over dinner. Show's producers say they expect him to return to the show later in the year .
Joselyn Alejandra Niño is believed to have been killed, dismembered and stuffed in a beer cooler. She gained notoriety in January when a picture of her grasping a modified M4 assault rifle began circulating on social media. The woman, who looks like she is in her late teens or early 20s, began operating under the name Rio Bravo. She is the third woman with that nickname to suffer at the hands of a rival cartel.
The 44-year-old said she and Alice Arnold returned to the register office where their civil partnership ceremony was held in 2006. This time they did not have a ceremony at Chiswick House, West London, nor did they invite any guests. Miss Balding has always made clear her intentions to marry once gay marriage became legal in UK.
Virginia Roberts is being sued for defamation by high profile US attorney Alan Dershowitz. He said that if she repeated her claims she will have perjured herself. Miss Roberts has also been branded 'despicable' by model agency owner Jean Luc Brunel. Mr Brunel said that he is considering legal action of his own against Ms Roberts.
Barry Lyttle has pleaded guilty to recklessly causing grievous bodily harm to his brother, Patrick. Patrick Lyttle, 31, was left in a coma after he was allegedly struck by his brother Barry on January 3. Barry will now be sentenced in Sydney's local court, where the maximum jail term is two years. The Irishman could learn his fate as soon as Thursday afternoon when the matter returns to court for a possible sentencing hearing .
Hamish Baillie, 47, claims he was molested by Lord Janner during a game of hide-and-seek in 1983. He was a 15-year-old resident of a children's home in Leicestershire at the time. Father-of-three said he turned to drugs as a result of the abuse, which left him ‘questioning myself and everyone around me’. He said failure to prosecute the peer for a fourth time was a ‘complete travesty’ and 'beggars belief' .
Dorian Poe, 11, from Burlington, Ontario, sent his favorite toy out on the global adventure, having been inspired by the story of a cancer-stricken girl who, unable to live her own dreams of world travel, sent her teddy bear in her place. Dorian decided to send his Ganz Webkinz bear, called Tikko, out into the world, carrying a message of understanding and tolerance for those affected by autism.
The six-strong gang dressed in high-vis jackets were captured on CCTV working throughout Thursday night. Footage reveals they returned again on Saturday - spending eight hours cleaning out jewels and cash. Scotland Yard refused to confirm whether they had seen the footage before it was handed to them by the Mirror .
Hannah Bluck, 18, from Porthcawl, south Wales, has been out of the game for two years. She was diagnosed with avascular necrosis in her distal tibia in November 2013. The condition has caused her weight-bearing shin bone to die from lack of oxygen. Doctors have been baffled by the condition, which has never been seen before on a leg bone .
Motaz Zaid, 20, was with a friend in Parsons Green, south west London, in early hours of Friday. Friend, 19, was stabbed several times in the back and legs during the ordeal. Pair were sprayed with ammonia and assaulted with tools before Mr Zaid was bundled into a Mercedes. Police became alerted to the incident after spotting the vehicle in Beverley Way, Kingston. Officers approached the stationary car, but it drove off and fled from the scene. Officers then discovered Mr. Zaid dumped on the side of the road with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a south London hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
Zbigniew Huminski, 38, was indicted for kidnapping, raping and murdering nine-year-old Chloe. He was formally charged with a range of crimes which are likely to see him jailed for life. The career criminal appeared before a judge on Friday night and did not offer a word of remorse. His lawyer Antoine Deguines said: 'He did not speak to the judge, as his right'
Samuel Tushingham dragged his partner out of bed, slapped her around the head and threw a toaster. District judge Bridget Knight described the 26-year-old as a 'caveman' at Halton Magistrates' Court. But she told him he was 'almost too dangerous' for prison and ordered him to go on a relationship course.
Darren Humphries, 37, began throwing Cadbury Mini Eggs at wife Claire, 31, after drunkenly losing his temper. He flipped when his partner of 14 years refused to allow him into her home to see their two children. Forced the door open and grabbed his wife by the jaw causing her to fall back into the house. He then picked up a packet of the chocolate treats and began throwing individual eggs at her head. Mrs Humphries managed to call police and her husband was arrested at the property in Worcester.
Video shows Cher Lair from Apex, North Carolina, cutting into a cake at her gender reveal party with family gathered around. She did not know the sex of her baby and gave the scan results to a baker. Lair is set to have her seventh child in August - currently there is no word on possible names.
The far-right Afrikaner Resistance Movement (AWB) is training thousands of youths in military-style bootcamps northwest of Johannesburg to fight for a separate white state. By day, they are pushed to their physical limits with assault courses and self-defence lessons, all the while being told of the danger from 'the millions of blacks trying to kill you' Then by night, subjected to vile racist indoctrination which many hoped had disappeared from South Africa for good.
Police in Western Australia have come under fire after reports that hundreds of officers unlawfully accessed information relating to the arrests of fallen AFL star Ben Cousins. Officers also reportedly accessed files containing information about Daniel Kerr, a fellow former West Coast Eagles player. The WA Police Union has reacted negatively to the news of an investigation, with president George Tilbury telling The West Australian officers had done nothing wrong. He said they exhibited 'professional curiosity' and added 'there is no suggestion in these cases of any corruption'
A WWI soldier known as the 'Handsome Man' has been drawn into an Anzac Day controversy after his image was used to front Woolworths' 'Fresh in our memories' ad campaign. Little is known about the man pictured wearing a uniform and slouch hat. He was a soldier of the First Australian Imperial Force, and his photograph was taken sometime between 1915 and 1918 in Sydney, before he embarked for service. The campaign invites Aussies to create a profile picture and cover photo for their Facebook page, in memory of the service men and women of World War I, complete with the Woolworth's logo. The company could face fines of up to $50,000
Adam Deacon, 32, in court over allegations of harassment against Kidulthood writer Noel Clarke on Twitter. A number of abusive tweets were sent from Deacon's account to Mr Clarke's account from March 5 to December 19. Mr Clarke said in 2010 he viewed Mr Deacon as a friend and after this point they fell out over work. Last month the actor was sectioned under Mental Health Act after being charged with possession of a machete in public.
An Ocean photographer has captured the unique and surreal moment ocean foam hits the sand. Lloyd Meudell started taking images of the sea with a GoPro after being an avid surfer his entire life. He uses an EOS 5D Mark III DSLR and numerous lenses to achieve the unique shots but does not reveal settings he uses to keep air of mystery. The 40-year-old advises other budding photographers to familiarise themselves with how the ocean works.
Arnold Breitenbach of St. George wanted to get 'CIB-69' put on a license plate commemorating the year he was wounded and awarded a Purple Heart in 1969. The Utah DMV denied his request, citing state regulations prohibiting the use of the number 69 because of its sexual connotations. He was inside the carrier's gun turret as rocket-propelled grenades struck and was left wounded, suffering temporary blindness. He has both the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman's Badge.
Bjorn Ulvaeus, of Swedish pop group ABBA, has unveiled his new musical project, a Mamma Mia inspired restaurant performance, set to open in January 2016. The restaurant is situated near the ABBA-museum in central Stockholm. The play focuses on the Greek taverna called Nicos' Taverna owned by a man in his 50s.
The pound fell to near 1.46 against the US dollar, its lowest level since June 2010. Experts have warned of the impact on the economy of a badly hung parliament. There are fears it could sent pound plummeting by another 10 per cent. Labour have made gains in a series of opinion polls, enjoying leads in three.
Jackson Byrnes was told by doctors that he had a stage four brain tumour that was too deep and aggressive to be safely operated on. The 18-year-old and his family then took matters into their own hands and found the only Australian neurosurgeon to perform the risky operation. After seven days of desperate campaigning through Facebook and the crowd funding page GoFundMe, the Casino teenager is over halfway to his goal with $47,000 being raised.
Coral Jones, 43, was branded a 'bad mother' for allowing April to play in the street past 7pm. April was snatched from outside her home in Machynlleth, Powys, in October 2012. She was abducted and killed by paedophile Mark Bridger, 49, who was jailed for life in 2013. Mrs Jones said: 'I blame myself every day for it but unless they live in my shoes they have no right to tell me I am a bad mother'
Dealing across Europe and Asia was thrown into chaos by the crash of the server at Bloomberg's offices. More than 300,000 screens suddenly went offline for several hours just after start of trading. Government's attempts to sell £3billion of bonds on debt markets had to be delayed for hours. Bloomberg blamed 'combination of hardware and software failures in the network'
Government officials insist there is no evidence to support universal screening for Group B Strep, known as GBS. It is carried by one in four women and infects as many as 400 newborns in the UK every year. Current guidelines only recommend testing women deemed to be 'at risk' But Northwick Park NHS hospital in North-West London offered screening to all expectant women. Not a single case of the bacteria spreading to infants among those who were tested.
Rona Fairhead accused of being either 'incredibly naive or totally incompetent' by Margaret Hodge. Labour MP said she should quit or be sacked over handling of tax evasion scandal at HSBC. The 53-year-old will stay on for 'a further one-year period' before leaving the board entirely .
The Baird Televisor was manufactured in 1928 - two years after Logie Baird first demonstrated a working TV system. The wooden set has a spiral punched scanning disc which has been fully restored and still has its original tube. It is being auctioned off as part of a speciality telecommunications sale by Auction Team Breker in Cologne, Germany.
Mohammed Suleman Khan, 43, was sent to prison for four years last April after defrauding taxman of £450,000. Police raided his Birmingham home and found plans for £2.3m mansion in Attock, Pakistan. He was known in criminal circles as 'The General' and held up to near 'mythical' status.
The 39-year-old man was shot numerous times while sitting in a car in his mother's Altona Meadows driveway. Neighbours reported hearing screeching tyres soon after shots were fired. Police believe the attack was targeted and confirmed the victim was known to police. The man's mother and several other family members who were in the house at the time are assisting police.
Labour leader's battle bus was gatecrashed by bride-to-be Nicola Braithwaite and her friends. One of the group from Knutsford spotted the leader's bus when she popped outside the Westminster Hotel for a cigarette and quickly alerted the bride. After brief negotiations with his spin doctors, the solicitor was allowed on the bus. She emerged grinning after a few minutes in a white and blue dress, saying: 'I got a full on picture with him' .
It is the first time since records began that such sales of UK goods have outstripped those to the EU for six months in a row. Figures appear to vindicate David Cameron's 'mercantile' foreign policy. Exports to the Continent were worth £147.9billion in 2014 compared with £144.9bn to non-EU countries. But total sales of British goods overseas have fallen to lowest level for nearly five years.
'I'm concerned that the plane with the baggage is really getting heavy and teetering' Paul said, predicting that she'd soon have new questions to answer about her family foundation's donations from foreign actors. Paul has been suggesting since he announced his bid for the Oval Office in early April that Clinton, a former first lady, U.S. senator, secretary of state and board member of the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation would 'soon' face a day of reckoning over the charity's fundraising practices. 'I think there is big news coming on the Clinton Foundation,' Paul told Fox News during a New Hampshire swing earlier this month.
Nine out of every ten images of child sexual abuse found online in 2014 showed children aged ten and under. The Internet Watch Foundation removed more than 31,000 web pages featuring vile images of sexual abuse in 2014, soaring 136 per cent from around 13,000 the previous year. The jump came after the internet watchdog was told that it could proactively seek out abusive content online, in order to shut it down.
Brisbane-based Living Dead Clothing has launched a range of Avengers themed clothing. The company beat a who's who of global clothing manufacturers last year to win the Marvel Comics contract. There are almost 50 types of garments to choose from featuring the film motifs. The most expensive items are the Iron Man and Thor themed dresses at $100. All but every design is all but sold out and the company's website has crashed.
Sofia Vergara allegedly insisted her 44-year-old assistant be the surrogate for her and then fiancée Nick Loeb despite his reported objections, according to a new report. The revelation comes just after reports that the former couple are embroiled in a legal fight over her frozen eggs, which they planned to have children with before their bitter split in November 2013.
Marcin Wasniewski, 34, from Foleshill, Coventry, escaped death by millimetres after crash. His car ploughed into the back of a lorry on the A444 in Coventry on March 8. Paramedics were shocked to see him emerge from wreckage and walk away unaided. He suffered a serious injury to the left side of his face, which has left him with a deep scar. Father-of-one is volunteering at a Christian centre until he can return to work. He believes he was saved by Jesus Christ watching over him.
Neill Buchel, 39, was kicked, punched and bludgeoned to death by Elvis Kwiatkowski and Chas Quye, both 36. His body was cut into ten pieces and dumped in a fishing lake in Dagenham, Essex. The men were obsessed with the hit U.S. TV show Jackass and filmed extreme pranks on their mobile phones. Mr Buchel moved to Britain in 2001 with his wife and daughter to start a new life. But he was thrown out of the family home in late 2013 after spiralling into alcohol addiction. He moved in with Scott 'Gary' Hunt, 42, and other 'friends' who entertained themselves with pranks.
London Mayor says Ukip supporters are in 'increasing psychological conflict' as they realise a vote for Nigel Farage's party is a 'vote for Ed Miliband' 'A lot want to come home to the Tories. Any gain by Ukip is a gain by Miliband,' he told the Daily Mail as he campaigned in the Thanet South seat where Mr Farage is standing. 'The risk is that would let in a Labour/SNP government which would be a catastrophe for the country', he said. Intervention signals that the Tories are determined to ramp up warnings over a Labour government dependent on the votes of SNP MPs.
Edinburgh-born illustrator Lucy Scott created the book after she gave birth to her first child in 2012. The book, Doodle Diary of a New Mom: An Illustrated Journey Through One Mommy's First Year, features 120 doodles. It chronicles the emotional, often fraught time in a new parent's life in a series of wry illustrations.
Hillary Clinton is expected to officially declare her candidacy for president on 'Sunday afternoon,' according to a Democratic Party source in Iowa. The Clinton partisan spoke to Daily Mail Online on background, saying the former secretary of state will first put her name forward for the White House on Twitter, and then barnstorm the Hawkeye State in what the Associated Press calls a series of 'small' meetings with voters. A New Hampshire GOP political operative who works for a likely candidate who hasn't yet launched a campaign added that Clinton's efforts in the state are 'surprisingly slow, given her primary victory here in 2008' Clinton will fly to New Hampshire after her Iowa swing.
A man deliberately drove his car straight through the front doors of a police station. The 42-year-old man threw a wheel spanner at a night security patrol car before driving his dark blue Ford Falcon ute at full speed towards the Harts Range police station just before 10pm on Sunday. Fortunately the station, which is remotely located about 240km northeast of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, was vacant at the time of the incident. The culprit managed to escape in the smashed-up car but wouldn't have got far without working headlights, a front number plate or a front bumper bar.
FBI have released an image of a man they are trying to trace in connection with a sex abuse probe. The FBI said they found images of a 'pre-pubescent blonde girl' being sexually abused . One of the photos does not show any abuse taking place, but features the man posing with her . They said they believe he may have 'critical information' to help them rescue the girl . Investigators stressed the dark-haired man is not suspected of carrying out abuse .
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism released 12,000-word report Sunday night . Rolling Stone bosses commissioned the review after the story was roundly discredited. It said the story fell apart because of 'basic, even routine' failures of journalism. But nobody will lose their job over the story, which was written by Sabrina Rubin Erdely .
A total of 617 youngsters aged under ten in the West Midlands investigated between 2009 and 2014. They include 41 nine-year-old boys investigated for crimes last year including five suspected of sexual offences. West Midlands Police released figures after FOI request from Freedom of Information Act request. Figures also show toddlers aged just two suspected of assault and criminal damage.
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd changed his plea to guilty ahead of sentencing. The 60-year-old was charged with two counts of threatening to kill and possession of methamphetamine and of cannabis. The charges stem from a police raid on his waterfront North Island mansion on November 6. The case has left Rudd's position with the top-selling band in doubt .
William 'Wild Bill' Wilson, 93, and Lillian Kerr Wilson, 89, passed away just two minutes apart from each other this week. The couple first met in Corbin, Kentucky, where they were both athletes and high school sweethearts . Bill enlisted in the Army when World War II began and after returning from Germany, he worked and managed various department and retail stores. He was also known for his long-running morning radio show, where he was known as ' Wild Bill' and would organize a number of promotions and contests.
Shelley Dufresnein, 32, from St Charles Parish, Louisiana, took a plea deal on Thursday that gets her out of serving any time behind or having to register as a sex offender. The married mother-of-three will undergo a 90-day inpatient mental health treatment program, surrender her teacher's license and stay away from the now 17-year-old victim and his family . However she is still facing charges over a threesome she had with the same student at Destrehan High School and another teacher. She was arrested in September after the teen started bragging to friends that he had slept with two teachers.
Patrick Kramer is a 33-year-old artist hailing from Springville, Utah, who specialises in hyper-realistic paintings. The US artist works from photos and builds up delicate layers of oil paint on a board or canvas. This allows him to add controlled detail and subtle shadowing, which appear almost three-dimensional in the pieces of artwork.
Jamie Richardson, 38, from Lancing, West Sussex, and Daniel Taylor, 37, from Worthing, Sussex, both pleaded guilty to using threatening behaviour in a Bermuda court. One allegedly threw peanuts and a pound coin at cabin crew, while the other was accused of hitting himself on the head with clenched fists during the disturbance. The two holidaymakers could also face a four-month jail term, with local sources claiming the pair are struggling to pay the fee as they have only $700 between them .
More than 42 million children under the age of five are overweight or obese around the world. British Heart Foundation survey shows two fifths of parents are badgered by their children to buy food after seeing it advertised on TV. The charity has delivered a 30,000 strong petition asking the Government to ban junk food adverts being shown before 9pm.
Durham University scientists studied a 'clump' of dark matter that appears to be lagging behind its galaxy. The discovery was made around one of the galaxies in the Abell 3827 cluster, 1.3 billion light-years away. If the particles collide with each other, the friction from the collisions would cause the dark matter to slow down, and fall behind the galaxy. It could be the first evidence for rich physics in the dark sector - the hidden universe all around us.
Michael Pulman, 33, a care worker from Walsall, spent £7,500 on a hair transplant to boost his self-esteem. Andrea Carter, 72, from Leighton Buzzard, has had a number of cosmetic treatments over the years. Emma Tallon, 27, paid £3,100 for liposuction on her thighs, which she feels are too big.
Harriet Harman and George Osborne both went to St Paul's School in London in the 1960s. Labour's deputy leader has repeatedly accused Tories of being 'completely out of touch' But Mr Osborne said 'the posh boy attack always sounds a bit thin' when coming from Harman.
Destiny Cooke, 16, and Lajahia Cooke, 17, were savagely beaten by a crowd of people, including parents and other adults, in a New Jersey park as onlookers videotaped the riot and encouraged the violence to continue. People can be heard laughing throughout the video and chanting 'they gettin' busy!' or 'let her get her!' . Destiny has been left with a bald spot after someone grabbed a chunk of her hair and one girl's mother threw a rock at her ear, leaving a gash that required 12 stitches .
Property buyers expert Frank Valentic gives his tips for ensuring great kitchen design on The Block. The key to ensuring the practicality of your kitchen is to zone areas of the kitchen based on activities e.g. food preparation, cooking, clean-up etc. with storage for those activities within those zones. Ayden and Jess were able to edge ahead of their rival teams to pull off their second room reveal win and add $10,000 to their kitty. Valentic says there was 'great ventilation' in Tim and Anastasia's kitchen.
SNP leader will unveil a manifesto including proposals for British foreign policy, welfare payments, energy bills and English university tuition fees. Several of her election pledges overlap with Labour policy, including slashing tuition fees in England from a maximum of £9,000 a year to £6,000, and rolling back competition in the English NHS. Others are calculated to drag a minority Labour government to the left, including halting roll-out of Iain Duncan Smith’s popular changes to benefits and cancelling Trident nuclear weapons system.
Sudan is one of just five northern white rhinos left in the world - and is under 24-hour armed guard. He was moved to Ol Pojeta reserve in Kenya with two females from Czech zoo in 2009. It had been hoped the move would encourage them to breed, but all attempts have been unsuccessful. Now rangers have even cut off his horn to deter poachers - but they fear it won't be enough. They are hoping to raise £75,000 to pay for a team of 40 to keep him safe.
Nathan Brown, 19, was working at Eurofabs UK Ltd in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. He was working with his father David, an experienced electrician, at the time of his death. The pair were carrying out electrical tests when he apparently touched a 400-volt busbar. The shock caused him to fall 12ft head first onto the roof of a toilet block below the crane. Nathan was airlifted to hospital but later died from his injuries.
Man believed to be from Mozambique was taken to hospital in Johannesburg where he died from his injuries. He is one of at least six people who have been killed in the country this week as armed gangs target foreigners in a spate of xenophobic attacks. South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has called for an end to the 'shocking and unacceptable' attacks on immigrants from Africa and South Asia. Despite making 30 arrests overnight, police are struggling to subdue the machete-wielding gangs who ransacked immigrant-owned shops in the slums of Johannesburg.
SNP leader says 'direction of travel' is towards independence as she sets out demands for her to support Ed Miliband. But David Cameron warns of 'frightening' prospect of SNP holding Labour to ransom. Warns of 'chaos' if Ed Miliband is forced to rely on SNP to pass laws and budgets. Warned that with SNP calling the shots, rest of UK 'wouldn't get a look-in' .
Rachelle Owen, 16, died after being struck by a train near Hoylake Station, Wirral, on Friday. Her mother Kay Diamond, 44, was found dead in a flat in Toxteth, Liverpool, on February 28. Post-mortem examination revealed that she had suffered a severe head injury. Anthony Blye, 52, has been charged with Miss Diamond's murder and is awaiting trial .
Anti-Islam group Reclaim Australia organised protests across Australia, which were countered by anti-racism activists who held rallies in the same locations. A number of men with shaved heads and tattoos of the swastika appeared at the event and attempted to start a fight with the protesters against racism. Police were forced to separate the neo-nazis and opposing protesters by forming a wall at separate rallies across the country.
Georgina Chapman, 38, does not want the accusations tied to Ambra Battilana and her husband to further embarrass their children or interrupt her business, a source told the New York Daily News. 'She's furious. She thinks it's embarrassing not only to her but to their kids,' said the socialite who worked with the couple. A spokesman for Chapman denied the marriage was in trouble and said they had spent the weekend together as a family .
April 26, 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear explosion. In 1986, Reactor 4 in the power plant exploded, sending radioactive particles into the air above the city of Pripyat, north of Kiev. The Exclusion Zone, a 50-kilometre (31-mile) radius of contamination, runs around the site. Visitors are banned from touching anything, eating or drinking any food or beverage that does not come from outside the zone, and are even warned against sitting on the ground .
Danielle and Alexander Meitiv have been cited multiple times for allowing their son Rafi, 10, and daughter Dvora, 6, to roam free in their suburban neighborhood. But they say authorities crossed a line over the weekend when they picked up Rafi and Dv Nora and held them nearly six hours without food before allowing them to reunite with their parents. They say they weren't reunited with their children or even told where they were for hours in the interim.
Kevin Bollaert, 28, was convicted in February of 21 counts of identity theft and six counts of extortion in San Diego Superior Court. He was facing a maximum of 20 years but was given 18, with the judge saying the sentence accurately reflected the amount of victims he hurt. The landmark case was the first time a person had been tried for a running revenge porn ring in the United States. Jilted lovers and hackers could anonymously post nude photos of people without their consent, along with personal information about them, at a website he created and moderated, called ugotposted.com. More than 10,000 images, mainly of women, were posted between December 2012 and September 2013.
The Stephens County jury found Chancey Allen Luna guilty in the August 16, 2013, death of Christopher Lane, who was shot in the back while running along a city street in Duncan, Oklahoma. Defense attorneys acknowledged that Luna fired the fatal shot from a passing car that he was riding in, but contended that he meant only to scare Lane. The jury recommended that Luna be sentenced to life in prison without parole . As he was being led in handcuffs and shackles out of the courtroom, the teenager told a swarm of reporters he was 'sorry'
A. Alfred Taubman, 91, died Friday night at his home of a heart attack, according to his son Robert. He was convicted in 2001 of conspiring with Anthony Tennant, former chairman of Christie's International, to fix commissions at Sotheby's auction house . He spent about a year in a low-security prison in Rochester, Minnesota, but long insisted he was innocent and expressed regret for not testifying in his own defense. He also became a major backer of stem-cell research.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California costs an average of £187 per day. The Californian A-list magnet is narrowly ahead of Belgium’s Tommorowland for per-day costs. The likes of Alessandra Ambrosio and Brooklyn Beckham pay the highest-priced admission (£252) Glastonbury is the third most expensive with a £113 per day cost calculated from the five-day £565 ticket. Exit Serbia is the cheapest with daily costs across its four days reaching just £54.
The Shoe that Grows has adjustable points at the front, sides and the back of the sandal to help it expand. Pressure sensors in the shoe tell it when your foot is in position, triggering a tiny motor in the heel that pulls the laces tight. Kenton Lee, from Nampa, Idaho, came up with the idea while working in Nairobi in Kenya after seeing children running around barefoot and in shoes several sizes too small. He is working with charity Because International which aims to send the shoes to orphanages in Africa.
Lorraine Kelly, 55, has dropped two dress sizes by attending Zumba classes up to four times a week. The presenter has dropped from a 14 to a 10 dress size, and says she has 'more energy' Now a size 10, she says she feels more confident in her fifties than she has ever felt .
Sergeant Norman Turgel, 24 at the time, was sent to arrest her SS guards at Bergen-Belsen. He fell in love with Gena, 20, and told her he was going to marry her one day. Major Leonard Berney, commanding officer of liberated Belsen, took a personal interest in their unlikely romance. Norman and Gena were married two months short of their golden wedding anniversary of 50 years.
John Daniels, 61, from Dunsfold in Surrey, has decades of experience working with animals. He used both clean white studio backgrounds and comedy props to capture the heart-warming shots. The photographer also experiments with some unusual animal pairings. His charming snaps are the perfect way to celebrate National Pet Day, tomorrow .
Only a handful of traditional flowers still grow in English country gardens, with the average one usually containing a mere four species – daffodils, crocuses, roses and tulips. Almost 40% of people, including 66% of those aged 18-29, spend more time sunbathing and having barbecues in their garden than tending it.
The coach erupted into flames on the A2 slip road to the M25 near Dartford in Kent this morning. Fire crews were sent to tackle the fire and spent an hour trying to douse the flames from the vehicle. The fire is believed to have started in the engine compartment and spread to the body of the coach. No-one was injured and only the driver was on board at the time of the incident  .
Tortoiseshell Mimi became an internet sensation after her owner uploaded clips of her playing the sport to Facebook. The 30-second-video was shared by thousands of people around the world and features the one-year-old cat playing with 15-year old Joshua Teague. Mimi was picked to star in the TV advert, which was broadcast last Wednesday.
Jessica Cleland, 19, took her own life on Easter Saturday last year. She was bullied online by two teenage boys who called her a 'f***ing sook' The Cleland's are campaigning for anti-bullying laws to be taken more seriously. Victoria already has a law known as Brodie's Law, introduced in 2011 after the death of Brodie Panlock, who committed suicide after being subject to relentless bullying in her workplace. The crime is punishable by ten years in jail, and applies to cyber bullying as well as physical, verbal and psychological bullying. Despite these laws, there has been no charges and no inquest into Jessica's death.
The NSW State Emergency Service anticipates calls across the Sydney metropolitan, Hunter and Illawarra regions with winds of up to 100km/h expected over the next two days. The SES had responded to about 15 jobs on Monday morning, mainly in Sydney metro area. Melbourne residents are set to endure a cold week until Anzac Day with ranging between lows of 7 degrees and highs of 19 degrees. The first major snowfall of the year has happened at the ski fields at Thredbo near the Victoria border.
Asda’s Piri Piri Chicken Pasta Salad contains 46.5g of fat - two thirds of recommended daily intake for an adult. This is more than the 43.3g found in a Burger King Bacon and Cheese Whopper. A 624-calorie Brie and Bacon Panini from Caffè Nero comes in at more than 100 calories higher than a 518- calorie McDonald’S Quarter Pounder with Cheese.
Morgan Stanley said a Labour government reliant on Scottish Nationalists would create 'greatest uncertainty' Its inevitable ‘anti-austerity’ agenda could lead to an ‘earlier bank rate hike than was previously the case’. Goldman Sachs said Labour would be ‘dragged to the Left’ by SNP, which would result in even more money going north of the border ‘at the expense of the UK as a whole’ .
Sir Bruce Forsyth, 87, said it can be 'more cruel to do nothing' than to let someone die. Veteran entertainer said he wants to be able to 'die with a bit of dignity left' Sir Bruce's first wife, Penny Calvert, was moved into a care home with dementia in 2008. He visited regularly to help care for her until her death last year. Sir Bruce said: 'It's a terrible illness, awful to see and awful for everyone close to the person suffering'
Damon Albarn said modern pop stars are part of a 'selfie generation' that just sings about platitudes. Blur frontman said they could be using their music to make political statements. He said: 'I don't hear them saying anything other than "This is me and this is how I feel" . Comments come as Blur release their new album The Magic Whip later this month .
Italian artist Johannes Stoetter has painted two naked women to look like a chameleon. The 37-year-old has previously transformed his models into frogs and parrots . Stoetter daubed water-based body paint on the naked models to create the multicoloured effect.
Peter Barnett, 43, is said to have caused a loss of £23,000 to Chiltern Railways over two-and-a-half years. He travelled from his Oxfordshire home to London Marylebone but pretended to have only gone from Wembley. Barnett admits six counts of fraud by false representation between April 2012 and November last year. The Australian-born lawyer argues that he only dodged up to £9,714.40 in fares.
A new study has revealed the changing habits of British weddings. The average cost of a wedding is now £16,020 (compared to £15,494.54 in 2013) . Purple is now the most popular colour in the UK (19 per cent), followed by blue (18 per cent) Just seven per cent of UK couples allowed the bride's parents to pay the entire bill .
Dwayne Harvard, 46, had an argument with Steven Sutton, 36, Sunday night in Springdale, Pennsylvania. The two men started fighting over the fact that Harvard was giving Sutton's girlfriend, Anna Mazzetti, a ride home, Harvard claims. Harvard claims he was 'fearing' for his life and that Sutton had a knife. As he drove off, he struck Sutton with his 2002 Ford Explorer, and Sutton clung to the hood. Harvard drove through Harmar Township, Springdale Township, Frazier Township, East Deer Township, Tarentum Borough, Fawn Township and into Harrison Township, all the while with Sutton hanging onto the front of his car. Harvard was finally stopped
Danielle Busby gave birth to Olivia Marie, Ava Lane, Hazel Grace, Parker Kate, Riley Paige and Olivia Marie by C-section on April 7 at Houston's Woman's Hospital of Texas. They are still in an incubator but are 'doing fabulous' and 'doing really, really well', according to their mother, Danielle. 'It was an emotional downpour,' she said of holding the first of her five babies.
Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara and ex-fiancee Nick Loeb are embroiled in a legal fight over her frozen eggs which they planned to have children with before their bitter split, a new report claims. Loeb has filed a lawsuit in California in a bid to prevent the Modern Family actress from destroying two cryopreserved female embryos created through IVF, according to InTouch. Court documents, filed under pseudonyms Jane and John Doe, detail how the couple fertilized embryos using her eggs and his sperm six months before their split in November 2013. The lawsuit was first filed in August 2014 before it was refiled again on April 1 with updated information.
A young Star Wars fan was approached by his favourite character R2D2 at the Star Wars Celebration convention. The boy was dressed in a Star Wars t-shirt and had merchandise fixed to his wheelchair at the event. The robot followed him around the convention in Anaheim, California and began to dance with him. The pair began spinning around each other in circles and the child's giggles can be heard .
The USS Theodore Roosevelt and the USS Normandy left the Persian Gulf on Sunday and are steaming through the Arabian Sea and heading towards Yemen. The Navy has been beefing up its presence in the Gulf of Aden and the southern Arabian Sea amid reports that about eight Iranian ships are heading toward Yemen and possibly carrying arms. The vessels are believed to be joining other U.S. ships that are poised to intercept any Iranian ships carrying weapons to the Houthi rebels fighting in Yemen.
Phillip Buchanon was a first-round draft pick for the Oakland Raiders, and seventeenth overall, when his mother made the request in 2002. He said he followed the 'unwritten NFL New Money Millionaire' rule and instead bought his mother a brand new big house, as well as paid for all her finances that did not include food or entertainment. But he soon realized that gift would come with its own set of problems. Buchanon said his mother never offered him the money she made from her sister's rent, and later blamed him for 'messing up her life' after he kicked her boyfriend out of the house he paid for .
Giant concrete arrows were once markers for early airmail flights across the US - forming the first land-based navigation system in the world. They were placed at the base of lit beacons near airways, showing pilots the direction they needed to fly in to reach the next stop-off to deliver mail. Retired couple Brian and Charlotte Smith have found 102 of the giant concrete markers in the US. They have set up their website Arrows Across America to help map where the remaining arrows are.
The Toyal Lotus technology is inspired by the water-repellent nature of a lotus leaf. It uses microscopic bumps to stop liquids from sticking to lids of yoghurt pots. Toyo Aluminium's technology won silver place in the 2013 Du Pont awards for packaging innovation. The German firm has teamed up with Japan's Morinaga Milk Industry to bring it to consumers.
The number of deaths every year in Britain will rise by 20 per cent over the next two decades. This is as the lives of unprecedented numbers born in the post-baby boom come to an end. At the same time the price of a funeral is rising fast, thanks to higher costs for cremation. A ‘simple’ funeral, with a cremation, a minister and an undertaker, now costs an average of £3,590.
The ten houses in Australia that won't sell, despite being heavily discounted, have been revealed. This includes a one-bedroom home in Oberon, central west of NSW, which was listed 800 days ago for $299,000. The price has since been cut by 50 per cent, the Property Observer reports. In Queensland, a four-bedroom property has seen a 45 per cent decrease in its asking price since it was listed for $1.5 million 247 days ago. The home in Dunwich, east of Brisbane, is now going for $825,000 .
The duffel bag was found shortly before 8am on Saturday near a building used by biotechnology company Biogen Inc. and a block from a police station. Video surveillance of the area led police to an apartment complex across the street where additional human remains were found in a common area. All of the remains are believed to belong to one person, whose death is being treated as a homicide, Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan said.
Diane Morris, 46, is engaged to Mike Holpin, 56, who has boasted of having children with 20 women. She says they have a 'great sex life' and she trusts him 'completely' and they are 'crazy for each other' Mr Holpin has been accused of playing computer games for up to 20 hours a day. Ms Morris has brushed off claims he still uses dating website Plenty of Fish for casual sex.
Five children questioned after 623 fires ravaged 600 acres of fields and woodland in one month. Fire crews in South Wales say they have been stretched to breaking point by 'unprecedented' scale of destruction. Officers called on parents to report their children if they suspect them of lighting fires.
Polished evergreen foliage makes for a great contrast to the brightly coloured flowers. The best time to take cuttings is between September and February, but you can try it now. Potted camellias won't last as long as those in the ground. They tend to lose their youthful charm after five or six years.
Peter Weber Jr. flew in both World War II and the Vietnam War, and also served as a Korean War flight instructor. Weber has been married to his wife since 1943 and is a father to a 70-year-old son, according to reports. The record was confirmed after Weber proved he piloted a plane March 30 in Placerville by mailing in multiple pieces of evidence .
A 14-year-old boy from Blackburn, Lancashire was arrested on suspicion of helping to plot attack in Australia. He allegedly communicated with Australian men over plan to use knives and swords to hack officers to death. Alleged plot was uncovered by Greater Manchester Police who tipped off Australian authorities. Five men from Melbourne were arrested over the planned attack after British authorities passed on their findings to police in Australia, and Sevdet Besim, 18, charged with terror offences.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is already used to treat Parkinson's disease, but now researchers believe it could be used to improve brain function and ward off diseases such as dementia. A 'pacemaker' fitted with electrodes is inserted into the brain through holes drilled in the skull. The device sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain and has also been shown to provide benefits for a range of conditions including chronic pain, major depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. Experiments on rats found the therapy improved their powers of recall, and it is hoped the same will apply to humans.
Mercury is predicted to soar to 21C (70F) tomorrow, with forecasters warning people to make the most of it before the weather turns for the worse in the second half of this week. Some ice cream vendors say they have had their busiest April ever as Britons cool off, with the balmy conditions set to continue.
Fashion designer Alannah Hill was diagnosed with an invasive malignant melanoma. The Tasmanian-born designer has had part of her toe removed and a skin graft from her inner thigh. She is taking a three-month break from her new clothing label - Louise Love - she severed all ties with her famous namesake label, that she started two decades ago, in 2013. Hill had no intention of going public about her shocking story until her doctor encouraged her to.
Alexis Keslar was walking with her sons Eli and Silas Keslar along the canal bank in Yuma, Arizona on Friday morning when she was distracted by a bee and let go of their stroller, police said. The stroller rolled away from her and the boys fell into the canal. She desperately tried to rescue her sons, but police said finding a way down the steep banks proved too difficult and she watched helplessly as the strong current swept her children away. The boys were pulled from the water one hour later and rushed to hospital where they were pronounced dead. A Go Fund Me page set up for the parents, Mark and Alexis Keslar, has raised over $20,000
The car left a parking lot at the Ports O' Call entertainment area of San Pedro shortly after 6pm and ran off the road at Berth 73 of the Port of Los Angeles. The car traveled some distance before lurching into the harbor, where it landed upside down in about 30 feet of water. Two children were pulled from the submerged vehicle then hospitalized in grave condition where one later died. Witnesses told police that they heard screeching tires before the car made the plunge .
Boeing 737-800 was carrying 59 passengers and eight crew members from Varanasi to Delhi. Left wing landing gear appeared to collapse as it touched down in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. Passengers were forced to exit the plane via its inflatable evacuation slides. Jet Airways described it as ‘a technical problem with the landing gear’.
The once-in-a-lifetime privilege is being offered by luxury concierge service, Bluefish. The tour takes in sights like the famous grand staircase, the ship's huge anchors and the Marconi Room, from which the world's very first SOS was broadcast. Guests will stay aboard the Akademik Keldysh ship at sea and wait for suitable conditions to see the Titanic up close. Expeditions take place in a MIR I or II submersible which are capable of reaching ocean depths of 20,000 ft.
Migratory bird was spotted at a salt lake near the British RAF base at Akrotiri on the island's south coast close to the resort city of Limassol. Normally, the graceful birds have a pink hue caused by the levels of beto-Carotene in their diet. Experts believe a rare genetic irregularity known as 'melanism' can generate more melanin than usual, turning the feathers dark.
The video was created by the Washington-based American Chemical Society (ACS) as part of its Reactions series. It covers three household cleaning 'hacks' for windows, carpets and counter tops. The first reveals an alternative to window cleaner is to add two cups of water and a quarter cup of 70 per cent rubbing alcohol to an empty spray bottle. The secret to vinegar’s cleaning capacity is acetic acid, which ‘eats away’ at mineral deposits on windows.
Beth Hall, 24, from Cambridge, plummeted to a tiny 4st 13lbs after being bullied at school. She began a strict diet regime at the age of 16, living off nothing more than black tea and coffee. She would often go three days without eating a single thing - but remained adamant there was nothing wrong with her. It was only when a doctor warned she would end up killing herself if she didn't eat that she sought help. She was finally admitted to an eating disorder clinic and is now a healthy size 8 .
Families say they are being 'held to ransom' by gangs of yobs shooting at their homes and cars with weapons. CCTV footage shows youngsters shooting at properties, cars and each other as they blatantly carry the air rifles and BB guns through the estate in Sheffield. Residents even claim one woman who confronted the yobs was shot at by the gang.
Parents of nine children involved in plots to travel to Syria should have their identities hidden. They include three terror suspects who have all previously been named but now cannot be identified. Also among the parents are a couple who lied to the authorities about losing their daughter’s passport.
John Coyne, 56, attacked his 25-year-old victim who had fallen unconscious after a night of drinking. He was convicted of rape and engaging in sexual activity without consent at Blackfriars Crown Court. Victim, who is heterosexual, had been on a night out with friends after finishing work. He ended the night at Coyne's pub in Harrow Road, central London, and fell asleep on a sofa. He woke at around 3am to find Coyne raping him and the victim called the police .
Kellogg’s makes hundreds of millions of pounds each year from sales to British families. Its two main UK subsidiaries are owned by an operation based in the Republic of Ireland. Corporation tax in Ireland is 12.5 per cent, compared with 20 per cent in the UK . Kellogg's effectively paid no corporation tax in Britain in 2013 as payments to HMRC by some of its offshoots were wiped out by tax credits elsewhere.
Former Prime Minister said he has 'decades' still in him and joked he would 'turn to drink' if he ever stepped down. He told Newsweek magazine that his latest ambition was to recruit former heads of government to go round the world to advise presidents and prime ministers on how to run their countries. Tory MPs expressed horror at the prospect of Mr Blair remaining in public life for another 30 years.
Joel Wilkinson, three, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy six months ago. Condition means his muscles will slowly waste away and he will eventually need a wheelchair. His sister Phoebe, five, adores him and makes sure he is thoroughly looked after. She helps him put on his shoes, fasten up his coat and even helps fetch him his cereals in the morning.
Manuel Garza Jr. received a lethal injection of pentobarbital for killing San Antonio Police Officer John 'Rocky' Riojas in February 2001. He is the sixth convicted murderer to be put to death in Texas this year. The U.S. Supreme Court had refused in November to review his case, and no last-day appeals were filed before his execution.
Jody Marson has been named as the prison guard who had an affair with Kieran Loveridge. The 30-year-old ironwoman competitor is thought to be a Port Macquarie woman . Ms Marson was suspended after other staff members claimed they had witness the alleged affair inside the Kempsey prison. It was revealed last month that Loveridge was moved to Goulburn Supermax prison because he had an 'improper relationship' with a female officer. The 21-year old is serving 14 years for the manslaughter of Thomas Kelly in 2012.
'It's not like a choice. It's like I was drafted,' said Mark Hamill of his decision to reprise his role as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. 'I was a little suspicious because he was a Star Trek guy,' said Hamill, laughing. 'It just seems odd,' he said of the choice of director J.J. Abrams. Hamill was 'cleared' to tell the packed house that he did record a voiceover specifically for the new teaser trailer, which debuted on Thursday during the Celebration kick-off.
Kristen Lindsey, 31, from Brenham, Texas, allegedly hunted the animal down and shot it with a bow. But a local rescue center say the cat, believed to be called Tiger, was domesticated. The Colorado State graduate lost her job at the Washington Animal Clinic after the image began circulating online and staff have since been distancing themselves from the former employee. Staff at released a statement on Facebook saying: 'We are absolutely appalled, shocked, upset, and disgusted by the conduct'
Katie Prager, 24, was diagnosed with an infection in her lungs in September 2009 and is desperately in need of a transplant as doctors predicted she would not live a year without new lungs. Her insurance company, Kentucky Medicaid, will not pay for the out-of-state treatment she needs at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Her husband Dalton, 23, who has already received new lungs, is pleading for help. He said: 'They are turning my wife into a number, a statistic, a dollar sign. I cannot lose her. This can’t be the end of our love story'
National Grid has revealed the UK's first new pylon for nearly 90 years. Called the T-pylon it is a third shorter than the old lattice pylons. But it is able to carry just as much power - 400,000 volts. It is designed to be less obtrusive and will be used for clean energy purposes. The design is a T-shape, with two ‘hanging baskets’ either side holding the various wires and cables needed to transmit electricity.
Christopher Barry, 53, was stabbed to death by a 13-year-old boy after a row outside a block of flats. The boy became enraged when Mr Barry would not let the boy and his friends into the block. He pulled a knife from his rucksack and stabbed Mr Barry twice in the chest as he got into a lift. The Old Bailey heard the boy is a member of the notorious Wood Green Gang. He has been jailed for more than 11 years after pleading guilty to the brutal stabbing .
Apple has pledged an unspecified amount of money for a Virginia-based nonprofit, the Conservation Fund, to purchase two large tracts of timberland on the East Coast. The Conservation Fund will resell the land to commercial interests under legally binding terms that require future owners to preserve the forest and follow environmentally sound principles for cutting and replanting trees. The initiatives come as the tech giant this year met a self-imposed goal of powering all its U.S. operations with renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions.
Vera Maresova, 50, killed five women and one man over a four-year period at a hospital in Rumburk, Czech Republic. Dubbed 'Nurse Death' by local media, she was initially arrested over death of a 70-year-old woman last August. But she has now admitted killing five more people between 2010 and 2014 following police investigation. All of her victims were already in the intensive care unit at the hospital and it is believed she thought their deaths would be attributed to natural causes.
Solomon Khoorban, 33, jailed for 16 years at Snaresbrooke Crown Court for raping two women in 2003. First attack took place in Equinox nightclub in Leicester Square, London's Leicester Square. He punched 16-year-old so hard in the face that she was knocked unconscious. Two months later, he raped a 32- year-old woman at knifepoint in Greenwich, south east London. Both rapes were reported to police at the time but he was not caught. It took detectives more than a decade to track him down and link him to the sex attacks. Judge said he was a 'violent sexual predator' who ruined his victims' lives.
Vincent Stanford, 24, has been charged with the murder of Stephanie Scott, a high school teacher in Leeton, 550 kilometres from Sydney, on Easter Sunday. His online profile named quetzalcoalt identifies himself as a person named Vincent who loves videogames. His YouTube account included more than 65 videos - mostly recordings of him playing games with other people online, including the violent zombie apocalypse Dying Light and the fantasy game League of Legends. In many of the videos he can be heard talking in a European-sounding language. In one, he laughs after deliberately blowing up his game character by shooting a gas cannister. The gamer was like an invisible man in the small rural town he moved
Mayor of New York is 'preparing to run for president as a 'leftist' alternative to Hillary Clinton, it has been claimed. De Blasio's bid is backed by the Working Families Party, according to a source within the Democratic Party. The 53-year-old is known to be more liberal than Clinton on most issues. Last week, he said he would not endorse Clinton until he 'saw an actual vision'
Harvey Weinsten and his designer wife Georgina Chapman turned up for the premiere of his new Broadway production Finding Neverland in New York City on Wednesday. The play, which stars Glee star Matthew Morrison and Kelsey Grammer, is based on the 2004 film of the same name Weinstein produced starring Kate Winslet and Johnny Depp. Ambra Battilana claimed Weinstein stuck his hand under her skirt during a meeting at his office in March. The model, 22, also claimed Weinstein asked if her boobs were real.
Zodiac Aerospace have unveiled their new designs for luxury sleeping quarters for cabin crew. Each bunk is equipped with a personal service unit (PSU) offering crew with individual comfort features such as an in-flight entertainment and air conditioning system. The lower deck area aims to maximise the sense of space and privacy for flight attendants as they rest.
The video, which surfaced on Reddit on Monday evening, shows Quaid – famed for roles in blockbusters such as Wyatt Earp, Any Given Sunday and The Day After Tomorrow – losing the plot after someone appears to wander into his line of sight. 'I am acting here, and this d***head wanders onto my set. I can't even get a line out until Dopey the Dick starts whispering in your ear, and you're not even watching anymore,' the 61-year-old actor screams.
Peter Gale was fired from his position at Nonsuch High School for Girls in Cheam, Surrey. He was appointed to run the school in September 2013 after the mysterious departure of Karin Rowsell. School's bursar said education of 1,200 pupils would be unaffected by the sacking .
'The cerebral cortex is like a mini-Internet,' said Larry Swanson, professor at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and corresponding author of a paper on the discovery. The first comprehensive picture of how neurons connect to one another found local networks of neurons layered like the shells in a Russian nesting doll .
Chalke Valley History Festival runs from June 22 to 28 in Salisbury, Wiltshire. The event attracts more than 30,000 visitors to its idyllic venue in a Wiltinghire field. This year it boasts more than 140 speakers, a stunning air show and ‘living history’ re-enactments over seven days.
Clarkson, 54, was fired from Top Gear in March after attacking a producer during filming. He has not publicly addressed dismissal, apart from to say 'everyone's upset' . But today he said he would 'miss' fronting the BBC2 show, saying he will 'miss being there' It came as Angela Rippon, 70, said she would be keen to return to motoring show. She said it would be 'great' if she were invited back to front Top Gear if invited back. BBC bosses are said to be desperately trying to hold onto James May and Richard Hammond.
The 18-year-old was hit over the head 20 times with a rock and dragged into a garden to be raped by the man. He had already stalked three other women that night before choosing his victim in Leeds. Police have released CCTV footage showing the man following three other victims earlier that night. He is described as of Pakistani or Middle Eastern background and in his early twenties .
Louise Shepherd, 31, from Cobham, Surrey, had taken a 'gap year' off work in order to go travelling. She was hiking through Madidi national park in north-west Bolivia with her sister and friend. A tree toppled onto her during a storm and she was killed instantly. Her grief-stricken parents have been left having to choose a burial plot instead of planning for her birthday.
Zipporah Lisle-Mainwaring is the daughter of Second World War hero pilot George Reicher Royde. She is accused of painting red and white stripes on her £15million Kensington townhouse. Neighbours have branded the property an 'eyesore' after it was painted with stripes. They objected to her plans to knock it down and replace it with a five-storey mansion. Her family have accused her of failing to pass on cash and property after her late husband's death.
Ethan Czahor has launched ‘Clear’ which removes any posts that might cause you problems with your current or future employer. Users can search for keywords such as ‘gay’, ‘black’ or swear words and the program deletes any tweet that mentions them. In February he was fired from his job as a chief technology officer for Mr Bush, the former Florida governor and 2016 Presidential candidate, for making sexist and homophobic remarks on Twitter.
President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro will have a substantive 'discussion' tomorrow at a regional summit the two men are attending this weekend in Panama, the White House said Friday. It will be the first time in more than 50 years that leaders from the previously estranged countries will have had a lengthy in-person exchange. The two presidents spoke by phone on Wednesday for only the second, known time in as many years. The decades-long detente between the countries appeared to be official over on Friday as the United States' Obama and Cuba's Castro prepared to share the same stage.
The Championships opening day at Randwick Racecourse has been postponed. Stewards said the track was too dangerous to compete on Saturday morning. The $10 million program has been moved to Monday allowing racegoers to use the ticket they purchased for the Saturday event. Ticket-holders who won't be able to make Monday's event will be given the option of receiving a refund. The Warwick Farm card is unable to go ahead on Monday and will be moved to Wednesday .
The 18-year-old Hampton Park man has been charged with 'conspiracy to commit acts done in preparation for, or planning, terrorist acts' . He will appear in Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. Sevdet Besim was one of five men arrested in anti-terror raids in Melbourne on Saturday. Police uncovered swords and knifes after searching five teenager's homes. It comes as a British teenager has been arrested on suspicion of helping to plot the ISIS-inspired attack during the First World War commemorations .
Cynthia Cheroitich, 19, spent two days hiding in wardrobe and drinking body lotion to survive. She was rescued after al-Shabaab gunmen stormed Garissa University College on Thursday. Four attackers died at Garissa, but they have not been named and nationalities not revealed. Hundreds gathered to look at the bodies of the men accused of being the attackers .
Tory election chiefs have given candidates a letter-writing kit to target farmers, pensioners and women. Model letters have been drawn up with carefully pre-crafted messages designed to woo voters. Women told they are 'vital to success of the British economy' while pensioners praised for 'wealth of experience' Tory candidates told to praise teachers as 'the best we have ever had' and tell farmers they are ‘vital’ to economic plan.
Elena Curtin of Portland, Oregon, was seven-months pregnant when she was charged with second-degree assault after she struck her boyfriend's ex in the head and arm with a crowbar in November 2014. She was set to go to trial in Multnomah County Circuit Court this week, but prosecutors dropped the charge on Monday because Curtin, 23, was 'completely justified in her outrage' Curtin's defense attorney said the ex-girlfriend was 'jealous and bitter' that the boyfriend was in a relationship with his client.
Japanese chef shows how to make miniature versions of classic foods in the tiniest kitchen in the world. Miniature Space cooking show has taken the internet by storm and has more than 900,000 views. Latest video shows the chef making a miniature strawberry cake complete with frosting, sprinkles and strawberries.
Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul is on the defensive after a set of acrimonious exchanges with female journalists including, is denying that he has a problem with women. 'I think I have been universally short-tempered and testy with both male and female reporters. I'll own up to that,' the Kentucky senator told CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer yesterday, responding to accusations of sexism. Paul, who announced his bid for the Oval Office on Tuesday, admitted that he needs to 'have more patience' with reporters, even if he's 'annoyed' with them while maintaining that 'interviews should be questions and not editorializing'
The Queen roared on her filly Ring of Truth at the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials at Newbury today. The 88-year-old looked nervous as her horse was narrowly pipped to the post by Harvard Man. The Queen, who has long been an avid racing fan, had a second runner later in the afternoon. But she was once again left to rue missed chances after her horse Capel Path came in third.
 cardboard gnome featured alongside a host of celebrities and historic figures on the psychedelic cover of the ground-breaking 1967 album. It was signed by all four band members and was given to a photography assistant as a souvenir after the shoot. The album cover was the brainchild of artists Peter Blake and Jann Haworth and photographer Michael Cooper, who constructed and shot it it on March 30, 1967.
Daria Rose, 18, immersed herself in her studies after she and her family lost everything -- including their home -- when the superstorm hit in October 2012. The Hempstead, New York, teen has been accepted into all seven of the Ivy League schools she applied to. Rose wrote about her Hurricane Sandy experience in a college application essay in which she talked about the storm and how reading helped her cope. The essay helped Rose secure a spot in Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, and Brown.
WCCO This Morning reporter Ashley Roberts' boyfriend, Justin McCray, surprised her with an engagement ring of her own during an on-air discussion about the price of engagement rings. 'I want to spend the rest of my life with you,' Justin told her, before getting down on one knee and presenting her with a ring. Ashley said yes.
Victor Agbafe, 17, is a student at Cape Fear Academy in Wilmington, North Carolina. The 17-year-old got into 14 schools in all, including Yale, Harvard, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Pennsylvania and Princeton. He also could go to Stanford or Duke because he was accepted at those prestigious institutions as well. He hopes to become a neurosurgeon and plans to double major in microbiology and economics.
Town halls have failed to recalibrate some of the 100,000 parking ticket machines in the UK. This means it is impossible for drivers to pay the exact cost of parking in Manchester. Drivers must use £1 and two 20p pieces for a typical £1.25 hour's parking - handing council a 15p profit. Experts fear the problem could become worse when new 12-sided pound coin is released in 2017.
Daphne Selfe, 86, has starred in the campaign for Vans and & Other Stories . She has been dubbed the 'world's oldest supermodel' and is known for her timeless beauty . Daphne, from Baldock, Hertfordshire, has never had any surgery and shies away from botox. She was once 10st 7lb and was paid £1,000 per day for her work  .
Graham Leonard was returning to Scotland after watching Manchester United at Old Trafford. He grabbed the PA microphone on the private charter flight and burst into song for his fellow football fans. The 46-year-old also threw a hot towel at a stewardess and repeatedly refused to sit down. On arrival at Aberdeen Airport he was seen 'talking' into the PA system then activating a fire alarm. He admitted endangering the aircraft and its passengers as well as setting off the airport alarm.
The WI has been told it must pay the Royal Albert Hall thousands of pounds to serve cakes to 5,000 women attending centenary celebrations at the venue in June. Baking the 44 WI fruitcakes used more than five stone of butter, several hundred eggs and enough rum to paralyse a fleet of pirate ships. Some of the ingredients were donated by companies including Dairy Crest, Diageo and Whitworths.
The Michigan Micro Mote contains solar cells that power the battery with ambient light, including indoor rooms with no natural sunlight, allowing the computers to run perpetually. This line of 'smart dust' devices includes computers equipped with imagers (with motion detection), temperature sensors, and pressure sensors. By strobing light at a high frequency, the operator is able to send information to the computer.
Tiny two-bedroom home in Islington, north London, has been snapped up for £750,000. It is only 5ft wide in some areas, a little over the size of a rugby player's shoulders. Its maximum width is 8ft 8in and it has what boat owners would call a narrow 'galley kitchen' Estate agency Foxtons described it as being 'well proportioned' and 'beautiful' .
Gerard T. 'The Frenchman' Ouimette, 75, died Sunday in a federal prison in Butner, North Carolina, after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He was convicted of extortion in 1996 and was the first criminal in New England sentenced to life in prison under the federal 'three strikes and you're out' provision for violent offenders. The former mob enforcer was reportedly in control of a gangster network responsible for gambling, loansharking, extortion, and murder, among other crimes. He had close ties to late New England crime boss Raymond L. Patriarca.
Boy, 14, was held in Blackburn after police raided a house in the town on Thursday. Girl, 16, was arrested in Longsight, Manchester, on Friday as part of the same investigation. Both were arrested on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism and bailed until May 28 .
According to two popular online measuring tools, no more than 44 per cent of her Twitter fan base consists of real people who are active in using the social media platform. And at least 15 per cent – more than 544,000 – are completely fake, according to StatusPeople.com. Another tool, TwitterAudit.com, sampled 320,000 of Mrs. Clinton's followers and found that 18 per cent were fake. The new measurements will add to the Clinton presidential campaign's embarrassment following news that a large number of her Facebook fans may represent 'likes' that were purchased rather than earned.
Wellington's inaugural CubaDupa festival shut down streets and spanned several blocks over the weekend. The massive scale festival – the first of its kind in several years - saw lively street performances, circus acts taking over parks, performers dancing in shop windows and music stretching across the corners of the city. The wacky and delightful Electric Groove Rider was a huge drawcard as performers made their way up and down the street in a unique pedal powered mobile sound system.
Stephanie Scott's remains were found in Cocoparra National Park north of Griffith, NSW, on Friday evening. Police were led to the site by the mother and brother of Vincent Standford, 24, who has been charged with Ms Scott's murder. Standford was familiar to the area and had camped and travelled through the park on many occasions. The 26-year-old was last seen on Easter Sunday, sparking a widespread search for the much-loved teacher. On Saturday, the day Ms Scott was due to marry fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley, a memorial was held to honour the late bride-to-be.
Dusan Bako, 18, flew into a rage after he tried to call the teenager's phone only to discover it was switched off. Bako put his arm around the back of the girl's neck and with the other clenched his fist and repeatedly punched the victim in the stomach. One horrified witness who saw the attack said Bako hit the girl 'like a boxer' before she was taken to hospital where she later miscarried their child. The 18-year-old was jailed for four years after admitting causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Eileen Mason, 92, and Margaret Seabrook, 75, had been to lunch club meeting in Swindon, Wiltshire. An 'evil looking' man suddenly appeared from behind a fence and tried to rob them. Mrs Mason shouted 'Oh, no you don't' and slammed on the accelerator of her mobility scooter. The attacker was knocked to the ground, and the motorised pair sped off into the distance.
Using radar measurements from Nasa's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, researchers have been able to identify thousands of glacier-like formations on Mars. They can see how thick the ice is on the radar images. As the ice has not evaporated into space, the dust must be protecting it. If the ice were unprotected, it would evaporate and become water vapour. The ice closer to the Martian equator was ‘an important part of Mars’ water reservoir’. In total there is more than 150 billion cubic metres of ice on Mars, which could ‘cover the entire surface of Mars with 1.1 metres’ .
The former Secretary of State gave details of her daughter's pregnancy in a new Epilogue for her memoir, Hard Choices, released just days before she is expected to announce her presidential run. In the new chapter, shared by theHuffington Post on Friday, she suggested that the birth of her granddaughter made her think about the future of all children and had motivated her political plans. She explained how in 2014, she and her husband got the 'wonderful news' that their daughter Chelsea and her investment banker husband Marc Mezvinksy were expecting a baby. Hillary Clinton was 'unabashedly giddy' at the news, she said.
Olivia Bazlinton, 13, and Charlotte Thompson, 14, died at Elsenham station, Essex, in December 2005. They were struck by an express train as they set off on a Christmas shopping trip. The girls’ parents planned to raise their concerns at a meeting in London last week. But their request to attend was turned down by Network Rail’s Public Members watchdog.
Queensland resident Roxy Walsh found the ring while snorkelling at Finns Beach Club in Bali. The ring has what appears to be a family crest and is engraved with a heartwarming message: 'Darling Joe, Happy 70th Birthday 2009, Love Jenny' Ms Walsh said she has since been in contact with the owner and will be having breakfast with 'THE Joe and Jenny' in Noosa on Sunday.
Video footage shows a white ball being rolled down a positioned cue. It then bounces off one side of the red-clothed table and hits the first in a long line of dominoes. One by one the small counters fall down, tapping balls into various pockets as they go. In less than 30 seconds the stunt comes to a close. The clip was uploaded by YouTube user honda4ridered.
Carol Chandler, 53, is accused of indecently assaulting a boy under the age of 16 in the 1980s. She was charged as part of Operation Winthorpe, Scotland Yard's investigation into allegations of sex abuse at St Paul's School in Barnes, south west London - where former pupils include Chancellor George Osborne. The investigation is also looking into its prep school Colet Court. Chandler is charged with three counts of indecent assault and two counts of gross indecency on a male under 16.
David Totton, 36, admitted driving a rented white Peugeot RCZ into the doors of Club Liv in Manchester. He was walking through the city centre when he saw a friend in an altercation with bouncers. Totton went over to act as 'peace-maker' but was told he was not allowed in the club. Instead of leaving, Totton knocked on the window of the club asking for the doorman to come out. He then drove up to the doors at a low speed before nudging his front bumper against them. After the doormen still failed to come outside he drove off, but later handed himself over to police. Judge at Manchester Crown Court refused to accept
Anarda De La Caridad Perez Friman, 37, was found dead alongside her partner and two children. John Joseph Shannon, 31, and the couple's six-week-old baby and four-year-old daughter found dead. Mr Shannon, from Liverpool, had been accused of killing his partner and the two children . But police now believe she was 'suffering from post-natal depression' at the time of the killings.
Ana Elizondo made headlines in 2012 after she was kidnapped from a parking lot as she was leaving a class at University of Texas, Pan American. The psychology graduate student, 27, was blindfolded and transported through several cars as her abductors made a failed attempt to cross the Mexican border. She was released unharmed the following day after one of the kidnappers introduced her to his mother who helped her escape to another location. Miguel Angel Cruz Navarro was reportedly the ringleader of the kidnapping. He was sentenced to 34 years in prison in 2014.
Annabel Karmel has slammed Pete Evans' controversial bone broth recipe in his book 'Bubba Yum Yum - The Paleo Way' She says the paleo method goes against everything nutritionists and child health experts recommend. 'The baby won't have any nutrition they need -  it’s entirely dangerous and I would definitely not advise that,' she said. Karmal is also an advocate of good sugars despite popular beliefs currently surrounding the move towards complete sugar bans .
39% of voters now say they will back the Conservatives compared to just 33 per cent for Labour. The shock poll, published this afternoon, comes after the Tories unveiled key election pledge. The Tories have jumped three per cent in the last month – while Labour has dropped two points. It comes after a series of polls had suggested Labour had pulled slightly ahead of the Tories.
Larry Reid was arrested about 12:30 p.m. Monday on U.S. Highway 95 near the edge of Boulder City city limits in Nevada. He was also charged with battery of a police officer, driving across a median, resisting arrest, not wearing a seat belt and possession of a gun while under the influence of alcohol. The Nevada Senator's office released a statement confirming that Larry Reid is the Democrat's brother, saying only that it is 'a private matter'
Dame Barbara Hakin is national director of commissioning operations for NHS England. Accused of gagging whistleblower who tried to warn about impact of targets on ordinary patients. She was investigated by General Medical Council, which concluded there was no case to answer. But GMC is now reviewing part of this decision and is appointing an independent expert to consider if original investigation went ‘far enough’ in respect of patient safety.
Lance Corporal Leonard Keysor was awarded a Victoria Cross for his 48-hour effort in Gallipoli. The 30-year-old threw live, palm-sized, iron grenades back at the enemy to save the lives of his comrades. The Victoria Cross is the highest military honour an Australian can receive. LCpl Keysor even caught some of the bombs in mid-air, Channel 7's Sunday Night reported.
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has sparked a debate over her choice to wear a headscarf during her visit to Iran. She is Australia's highest-ranking official to visit the Middle East in 12 years. The Foreign Minister donned a black head scarf during a meeting with Iranian president Hassan Rouhani and her Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif. While Westerners are not required by law to cover their heads, the Foreign Minister said she did so out of respect for the culture. The hat and scarf combo attracted a number of unfortunate comparisons to Michael Jackson on social media.
Valerie Rutty, 60, stole almost £3,500 from fund at Irlam Primary School in Greater Manchester. The cash was collected by children aged three to 11 and their families through fundraisers. It would help pay for extra-curricular days out and gym equipment. But Rutty wrote nine separate cheques into a bank account she shared with her mother. She was caught when Salford City Council received an anonymous letter saying she had been stealing.
Pop star, 56, posted picture of Iron Lady on Instagram before quickly deleting it moments later. She captioned it: 'Thank you Margaret Thatcher' followed by '#unapologetic #rebelheart' Thatcher enacted legislation that banned 'promoting' homosexuality in 1988. Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988 was introduced under Thatcher’s rule. It banned councils from using taxpayers' money to fund books, plays, leaflets, films or other material showing gay relationships as normal.
M&S is stocking a limited supply of the 2014 Miraval Rose and has urged those seeking a taste to 'get in quick' The £18-a-bottle wine is produced at the couple's Chateau Miraval estate, where they married in August last year. The wine has sold previously in the UK through specialist wine merchants. M&S describes it as an 'intriguing pale pink rose with strawberry, white pear and floral aromas'
Branded painkillers that say they specifically treat certain types of pain are just using ‘clever marketing’ to make patients spend up to ten times more than they would on unbranded products. Some manufacturers simply use the same pills in different packaging throughout their ranges. UK over-the-counter medicines market, which also includes painkillers and anti-fungal creams, is worth £2.5 billion.
Joseph Devaney, 23, and Kieron Rolstron, 22, attacked pet dog Cookie with meat cleaver in Chorley, Lancashire. Attack occurred as owners John and Emma Evans' seven-year-old daughter slept upstairs. Devaney brought down machete on dog's head to stop it barking before making off in victims' car. The pair were jailed at Preston Crown Court after pleading guilty to aggravated burglary and aggravated vehicle taking.
Richard Clements, 62, was mowing grass outside farmhouse in Wattisham, Suffolk, when machine overturned. His family managed to drag him from pond and made frantic efforts to save him but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Suffolk Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a file is being prepared for coroner.
Sheriff Mbye died in hospital two hours after he suffered multiple stab wounds in brawl. Police were called to a KFC restaurant in Northfield, Birmingham, shortly after 5pm yesterday. When officers arrived they found a 19-year-old in a barber shop being tended to by customers. A murder investigation has been launched and police were alerted to the fact that Mr Mbye had been dropped off outside Queen Elizabeth Hospital in a white Audi which then sped off. The car was later found by police abandoned in Hickman Gardens, Ladywood. An 18 year old man from Birmingham has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Jessica Edgeington, 33, of Villa Rica, Georgia, died Wednesday afternoon at Skydive DeLand in DeLand, Florida. It is the second death at the skydiving center this year, after Navy SEAL William Marston died after landing heavily in January. Edgeington was a skilled diver known for a type of high-speed sport called 'swooping', where divers speed down to land and swoop over buoys and other obstacles on the surface of a pond as competition.
The estimated one million pages of paper documents from Stephen Jones now fill 550 file cabinet-sized boxes at the Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas. The trove, which was delivered to the school where the attorney received his undergraduate degree in three phases since 1998, only became fully organized late last year. The archive includes a confidential report from a polygraph examiner, who wrote that McVeigh had wanted to `take out' the Murrah Building on April 19, 1995. Although the blast killed 168, including 19 children, he believed that he had ' screwed up because he left the building still standing' .
Brisbane based DJ-duo Mashed N Kutcher have released a viral video of a jogger singing on the street. The clip shows the duo approach the likes of a busdriver and 7-Eleven clerk and invite them to collaborate. The black-and-white clip has spread like wildfire, clocking up over 1.25 million views in under a week. The duo sampled the velvet vocals of the jogger, which they described as 'actually amazing,' into an electronic dance song .
Jessica Hardy, 23, from Hereford, was desperate to remove her former flame's name from her forearm. The dental nurse applied the acid without diluting it with water or reading the instructions. As a result, it immediately caused her skin to burn and blister. Six painful applications left Jessica's skin red raw and scabby - and the tattoo remained.
Doug Gregory, 92, had popped out for his daily newspaper when he was hit by a car in Blackfield, Hampshire. The ex-Spitfire pilot suffered a serious head injury and was flown to hospital but died two weeks later. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his gallantry in 69 combat missions over Nazi-occupied Europe during Second World War. He flew Beaufighters and Mosquitoes before testing Spitfires and Hurricanes. Police say no-one has been arrested or charged in connection with the collision.
'Bright and beautiful' GCSE pupil started using a cocktail of banned substances including cocaine, ecstasy, methadone and ‘party drug’ meow meow. Father has sent open letter to South Gloucestershire Council pleading for action to combat a ‘serious drug problem’. Said he had initially dismissed changes in daughter’s behaviour as ‘teenage moodiness’ . But he has now written an open letter asking if a young person has to die before the problem is addressed.
Amanda Burleigh, a midwife at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, was convinced that clamping the cord within seconds of delivery – shutting off the blood supply from the placenta – was wrong. She contacted other medics, including obstetrician Dr David Hutchon, and together the group amassed evidence that stopping the blood flow so early could be harmful. They finally succeeded in getting the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to change its guidelines.
Chelsea, 35, is on the cover of the latest issue of Elle Magazine. She talks about her marriage to investment banker Marc Mezvinsky, as well as her role as a mother to seven-month-old Charlotte. The former first daughter also reveals that she is 'curious' if Charlotte will have curly hair .
Christopher Stefanoni, 50, says his nine-year-old son was kicked off his team and put in a lower-ranking one after he filed an affordable housing application for property next to a former league official's home. The town of Darien, Connecticut, is 94 per cent white, with 620 Hispanic residents and fewer than 100 blacks. Stefanoni and his wife, Margaret, filed the lawsuit in 2013 against the Darien Little League those who were in charge when their son was demoted, in fall 2010.
Gruesome death rituals performed 1,200 years ago have been uncovered in dozens of tombs in Peru's Cotahuasi Valley. Each tomb was filled with bones of up to 60 mummies, with infants kept in small containers, and others repeatedly ripped to pieces while decomposing. Archaeologists have so far opened up seven of the tombs, recovering 171 broken mummies from the ancient ceremonial site known as Tenahaha. The Middle Horizon period (A.D. 600–1000) was a time of sweeping cultural change in the Andes.
Stephanie Scott, 26, was last seen on Easter Sunday, which sparked a widespread search until police found the remains of a body at a national park on Friday - the day before her big day. A guest list of 120 people had been invited to Stephanie and her fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley's wedding at the picturesque Eat Your Greens venue 2km outside the tiny town of Eugowra, in New South Wales' central west region. But on Saturday, the wedding venue was locked up and deserted as guests instead paid tribute to Ms Scott at her memorial service. The car park was empty and silent, with only the sound of crickets and toads in nearby countryside.
There were at least three reports of people trying to release gopher tortoises in the ocean because they were mistaken for sea turtles. All five species of sea turtle and the gopher turtle nest in the sand which is why some people may confuse one with the other. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said that one can tell the difference between a sea turtle. and a tortoise by looking at the animal's feet.
Gang of four held up a cash-and-carry in Derby on September 26 last year in a stolen Seat Leon . They were then spotted trying to escape along the M42 in the stolen vehicle . The chase was captured on camera by a police helicopter that had been following them . Eventually the Seat became boxed in and the gang tried to ram the cars out of the way . Footage then shows them fleeing along the busy A45 on foot as police give chase  . Three of the gang have now been sentenced to over 30 years in prison at Birmingham Crown Court . John Gourlay, 41, of no fixed address, was jailed for 13 years and three
Clare Else's husband Andrew was knifed to death by Ephraim Norman, 24, in Croydon, south London. The 52-year-old had been at the pub with friends on the night of his murder on April 24, last year. Norman had stopped taking medication for his illness because it interfered with his sex life. Mrs Else said: 'Every time I walk in the front door I think am I going to get a knife in my back?' She said she has been left too scared to leave her home 'in case she gets knife in the back'
Stephen Akers-Belcher said he needed time off for 'compassionate reasons' - but was pictured on HMS Warrior. The Mayor of Hartlepool was pictured at an event on the famous battle ship 323 miles away. He was dismissed from his care manager role with Newcastle City Council for gross misconduct. Council said it was not the case he was dismissed for whistle blowing but for 'gross misconduct'
Donnell Graham, 35, fatally shot his wife, Shaquana Graham, 33, and another man, Kristopher Pittman, 25, in a room at the Quality Inn in Springettsbury Township, Pennsylvania, early Sunday morning. The 33-year-old woman was found shot in the head while the other man had been killed by gunshots to the chest. Motel employee Darryl Schock said another guest staying in the room next door heard the gunshots and reported seeing a bullet hole in the glass.
A University of Cambridge scientist has revealed his green source of energy. By using just moss he is able to generate enough power to run a clock. He said panels of plant material could power appliances in our homes. And the technology could help farmers grow crops where electricity is scarce. Dr Paolo Bombelli will present his research as part of the Pint of Science festival. The festival is running from 18 to 20 May in 50 cities across nine countries. It sees scientists of various disciplines give talks in pubs around the world.
Kathleen Bailey, 70, was given power of attorney over terminally ill 87-year-old friend's finances. But she 'overstepped the mark' and helped herself to at least £1,500 from her friend's bank account. She was handed a 12-month suspended jail sentence after admitting theft at Bolton Crown Court. The church elder was also ordered to pay £1.5,000 to her victim's estate. Bailey was president of the Shuttleworth-in-Ramsbottom Women's Institute and church elder.
At least 15 Fortune 500 companies, many of them worth north of a $1 billion, paid zero income taxes in 2014, says a report out last week from the Citizens for Tax Justice. CBS, General Electric and Mattel all successfully manipulated the U.S. tax code to avoid paying taxes on their massive profits. Some of them even received tax rebates in the tens or even hundreds of millions.
ICM poll for the Guardian had Tories ahead on 34 per cent - down five points from a week ago. Labour were down one point on 32 per cent, while Populus poll found Labour unchanged on 34%. In a third poll, Lord Ashcroft found a Tory lead of four points – with the party on 34% compared to Labour's 30%.
Catherine Engelhardt, a math teacher at Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School in Hempstead, New York, was attacked Wednesday afternoon. Police say Annika McKenzie, 34, walked into the building without being cleared by security and waited in the hallway for her daughter's teacher, Catherine Engelhardt. McKenzie believed Engelhardt had 'put her hands' on her 12-year-old daughter earlier in the day, police say. Engelhardt refused to speak with McKenzie, telling her to first get a security pass. A fight then ensued and Engelhardt was shoved against the wall, placed in a headlock and thrown to the floor. McKenzie and her niece were arrested at the scene.
Ivana Chubbuck, 62, is known as the 'celebrity whisperer' and runs a drama school in Los Angeles. Her clients include Eva Mendes, Charlize Theron, Gerard Butler, Halle Berry, Sharon Stone and Brad Pitt. She reduced Beyoncé Knowles to tears within five minutes. 'I'm about empowering people,' she tells Mail on Sunday.
Footage shows the seven-day-old foal nuzzling Sunny Bayne's shoulder before pushing her to the ground and lying on top of her belly. The young rider from Kentucky can't stop smiling at the animal's silly antics. The pony appears completely at ease and he stretches out his legs in a bid to further his relaxation.
Tom O'Carroll, 69, was jailed in 1981 for 'corrupting public morals' in the 1970s and 80s. PIE was formed in 1974 to campaign for sex with children to be legalised. It formed an alliance with the National Council for Civil Liberties (NCCL) The NCCL lobbied parliament for the age of sexual consent to be cut to ten.
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark attended a remembrance ceremony in Aabenraa on Thursday. The 43-year-old wore a chic black ensemble paired with grey accessories. She was in the town to mark the 75th anniversary of the invasion of Denmark by Germany in 1940. The Crown Princess placed a wreath at a war memorial and attended a service .
Bobby, 46, shocked fans on Saturday by revealing that 'Bobbi is awake,' during a Dallas concert on Saturday. On Monday, the New Edition frontman spent time at the DeKalb Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia, where his daughter is being cared for. The 22-year-old was recently moved from Emory University Hospital - where she had been treated since being found unresponsive on January 31 - so she could be provided with long term care. Her maternal grandmother Cissy Houston said on Monday that her granddaughter is not awake nor expected to ever fully recover .
Lelisa Desisa, 25, of Ethiopia won with an unofficial time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, 17 seconds and beat his previous winning time by more than a minute. Caroline Rotich, 30, of Kenya won the women's division after a tense final stretch. Dathan Ritzenhein was seventh overall in the men's race and the first American in at an unofficial 2:11:20, followed by last year's winner, Meb Keflezighi, in 2:12:42.
Google Politics tweeted about former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's announcement that she is seeking the presidency. The most popular question typed into Google during that time period was asking how old Clinton is. The second-most popular was 'Is Hillary Clinton a Democrat?' Clinton is 67 years old and a member of the Democratic Party. The top questions on Marco Rubio were 'How old is Marco Rubio?' and 'Where was Marco Rubio born?' Interest in Sen. Rand Paul decreased somewhat after he announced he is running for president in late March. Interest in Ted Cruz also decreased, but seemed to be on the rise early this week.
Woman, believed to be in her 20s, had to be rescued from River Cam, Cambridge, after falling from punt. She disappeared under the water several times, screaming for help each time she resurfaced. Two of her friends leapt in to save her and staff at punt hire operator helped pull her to safety. Meanwhile, Brits were given their first taste of spring with temperatures reaching nearly 21C today . Forecasters predict temperatures could reach 21C in south of England by Friday, prompting a glorious weekend.
Vincent Viafore from Poughkeepsie, New York, was on the rough Hudson River near Newburgh with Angelika Graswald. He was thrown in on Sunday evening and was unable to get back into the kayak. His partner fell out of the boat while trying to help him and was rescued by another boat. She was taken to hospital and treated for hypothermia but he is still missing .
Baylee Almon was one of 19 toddlers killed in a daycare center on April 19, 1995, in the worst case of homegrown terrorism America has ever seen, the day after her first birthday. The Oklahoma City bombing, planted by veteran US Army soldier Timothy McVeigh, killed 168 American people. Her 23-year-old single mother, Aren saw the picture of her lifeless daughter on the front page of the local paper the next day.
Savage swan nicknamed Asbaby has been pecking punters on The Backs area of the River Cam in Cambridge. He is believed to be the grandson of Asbo, who was moved 60 miles away in 2012. Mr Asbo was moved to a location 60 miles from the river after repeatedly attacking rowers. Asbaby is said to be even more vicious than his father, Asboy, and grandfather, Asbo. One resident said: 'He sticks his neck right into the punts and boats to nip passengers'
Kristen Jarvis, 34, is moving on to become the Ford Foundation president Darren Walker's chief of staff. She's been with the Obamas since 2005 when she took a job in then Senator Obama's office. The Maryland native lost both parents and a brother before she was 30 and, insiders say, the first lady was able to fill 'unintentionally some areas of Kristen's life that she was missing growing up'
Qasr al-Farid or 'The Lonely Castle' is located in Mada'in Saleh in the northwestern region of the Arabian peninsula, in the middle of a vast desert landscape. The tomb is the largest of 131 monumental tombs, which were carved straight into rock during the pinnacle of Nabatean era. Unesco declared the historic series of tombs Saudi Arabia's first World Heritage site in 2008.
Sheila Elkan, 84, lives in house that featured as Margo Leadbetter's home in 1970s TV series. The great-grandmother-of-five has lived in Hillingdon, north-west London, since 1986. She said: 'I think The Good Life is doing things for yourself, not relying on someone else to do it for you. That's what the Goods did, didn't they? I think Cameron has done a reasonable job'
Alaska Airlines Flight 448 bound for Los Angeles was forced to return to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Monday when passengers heard banging and pleas for help coming from beneath the aircraft. The worker, an employee of airline contractor Menzies Aviation, had dozed off inside the plane at the end of his shift and woke 14 minutes into the flight. The airline said in a news release the captain immediately returned to Seattle and declared an emergency for priority landing. Passenger on board Flight 448 recorded video of the baggage handlder's knocking that passengers could hear inside the cabin.
Rik Mayall died suddenly aged 56 last June but probate records reveal he had no will to deal with his £1.2m estate. Mayall's children would be automatically entitled to a share of his net estate of £1,192,701 after funeral and legal expenses, meaning they could inherit an amount liable for inheritance tax. But amount of any tax payable would depend on the value of Mayall’s chattels or personal belongings.
Brayden Travis, 18, was left without medical attention for seven hours after taking drugs at a friend's house in St Charles County, Missouri in early March. His lungs and kidneys failed, and he suffered a stroke and severe brain damage. Doctors warned that he will likely remain in a vegetative state, his mother, Kelly Smith-Miller, wrote on Facebook to deter others from taking drugs. She also shared a starling photograph of the teenager unconscious in a hospital bed with breathing apparatus and wires across his body.
Conscientious objectors are currently able to use a loophole to access family tax benefits. They can seek exemptions if a doctor signs a form showing they understand the risks to their child if they don't get vaccinated. The Productivity Commission's report now recommends rebates 'be conditional on the child being fully immunised, unless care occurs in the child's home' Social Services Minister Scott Morrison said he was open to anything in the report and admitted it made some very important suggestions.
Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey, has attracted many celebrities including Daniel Craig, Nicole Kidman and Cameron Diaz. It has a 45,000sq ft spa, 21 treatment rooms, a two Michelin-star restaurant and eight swimming pools. The spa offers the best in treatments delivered in stylish, chic treatment rooms. Guests can enjoy herbal saunas, aromatic laconiums, ice cave steam rooms and foot massage thrones.
Richie Benaud, 84, died on Friday after a long and illustrious career as a cricet commentator and Test cricketer. He had skin cancers on his forehead and top of his head after playing cricket in the sun. The cricket legend said he believed the cancers were caused by playing cricket without a hat or sunscreen. Benaud said he had never worn head gear as a young player because he had been influence by legendary all rounder Keith Miller. The 84-year-old had been out walking with his beloved wife Daphne for 40 minutes every morning in the hope he could return to work.
Alice Kovach-Suehn, 56, from Apopka, was arrested last Friday and charged with elderly neglect after police say they found the man in her care weighing only 89lbs. The 96-year-old told officers he was being starved and never allowed to eat anything but meat and ‘dog feces’. Police Sgt Ed Chittenden said it was one of the worst cases of abuse he's ever witnessed in his 18-year career in law enforcement.
Luke Shambrook was found just three kilometres from where he went missing at Lake Eildon National Park, north-east of Melbourne. The 11-year-old autistic boy was found on Tuesday in bushland off Skyline Road, 3km from the campsite. He was suffering from exhaustion, dehydration and hypothermia when he was found. Luke was reunited with his family at Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne on Wednesday. Doctors say they are stunned with how healthy he is considering he had gone without food or water since Good Friday .
A third of men have never picked up a bucket and a chamois leather to wash their own car. Three-quarters of women never wash their car with drivers more likely to take it to a forecourt. Rise of hand car washes and the fact that 4x4 and off-road vehicles are too large to clean.
Researchers from Germany, Canada and the U.S. analysed answers to Hitler question from 6,100 people. They found that significantly more men than women would kill to save lives further down the line. Women were more troubled by the act itself and would often decide to do nothing. Other dilemmas tested included a group of people hiding from soldiers trying to kill them.
The NFL has reinstated Adrian Peterson, allowing him to participate in league activities starting on Friday. This after a ban that has been in effect since September 17 of last year following an incident in which he beat his young son with a switch. The Vikings claimed they wanted him back on the roster, and he was set to earn $12.75million for the upcoming season, but Peterson and his camp had taken issue with the team's chief operating officer, Kevin Warren.
Robert Knowles, 68, is a serial shoplifter who has clocked up nearly 350 offences since 1959. The pensioner has been in court at least once a year since his first court appearance in 1959. He was jailed for 16 weeks for stealing a watch and cuff links worth £50 from H Samuel. The 68-year-old had only recently been released from a six week jail sentence imposed by the same court .
Hair anywhere on the body is important for maintaining skin health, explains Des Tobin, a professor of cell biology at the University of Bradford. Hair follicles are rich in stem cells - cells that never lose the capacity to renew themselves - which help the skin heal. A bald scalp is less able to cope with nicks, cuts and bruising than a hairy one because of the lack of healthy follicles. Those who are particularly hairy may have extra sun protection.
The donor, Josh Dall-Leighton of Windham said that Maine Medical Center officials informed him this week that it has concerns about the amount of money raised for him. Christine Royles, 24, of South Portland, who is suffering from kidney failure, organized fundraisers to reimburse him for unpaid time away from work. The appearance that someone could be profiting from an organ donation raises ethical concerns because it's illegal to sell organs .
Alexis Tsipras, Greece’s prime minister, will meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow today. Comes amid reports Kremlin will offer controversial loans and discounts on supplies of natural gas. Visit will raise fears radical left government is looking east in search of alternative sources of finance. Greece demanded more than £200billion in compensation from Germany for Nazi atrocities.
Roxy Walsh found the ring at the Finns Beach Club in South Kuta, Bali on Tuesday. The 34-year-old took to social media to hunt for the owner of the sentimental ring. She created a 'Find Joe and Jenny' Facebook page to track down the owner. The Langley's granddaughter, Jade, messaged the page saying she believes the ring belongs to her grandpa and that they lived under 300 kilometres away from Ms Walsh. The post was shared more than 250,000 times in less than a week. Ms Walsh met with the couple in Noosa on Sunday to personally return the ring.
Mahendra Ahirwar, 12, suffers from a rare condition that makes his neck bend and his head hang from his body. His weak backbone means he can't stand or walk and is restricted to a sitting position. His parents say they have consulted more than 50 doctors across India but none could diagnose his condition. 'If doctors cannot treat my son it is better that God takes him,' says mother Sumitra.
The 41-year-old woman was getting ready for a New Year's Eve party when she started to wheeze. Worried her asthma would get worse, she reached into her bag for her inhaler. Her blue salbutamol inhaler was uncapped in her bag, and she heard a 'coarse rattle' when she shook it. She ignored the noise, believing it was due to a loose connection inside the device. She took a deep inspiration, but immediately felt a painful scratch in her throat. She began coughing up blood, wheezing and became short of breath, and was rushed by ambulance to the A&E department of St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney
Hackers completely cut transmission of 11 channels belonging to Paris-based TV5 Monde. They also took over its websites and social media accounts for a full three hours early this morning. The channel's director, Yves Bigot, said the attack was continuing this morning . He told RTL radio that the network has restored its signal but can only broadcast recorded programs, not live content.
The predicted life spans of women aged 65, 75, 85 and 95 fell in 2012 - the first time since 1995 that falls in all four age groups were recorded. By 2013, the average 75-year-old woman could expect to live another 13 years and five weeks – five weeks less than in 2011. For a woman aged 85, the expected span was six years and 42 weeks – two and a half months less.
Margaret and Tommy Bates are speaking about their daughter Kelly-Anne's brutal murder for the first time. Margaret said she is consumed by one thought - that she wished she had killed Smith when she first met him. She said: 'The first time I met him, he swaggered down the stairs and it made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck' Next year marks the 20th anniversary of Kelly's death.
Zbigniew Huminski, 38, has confessed to strangling his nine-year-old victim, identified by her first name of Chloe. She was stripped naked and sexually assaulted after being forced into his car in Calais. He was on his way to Southampton, where his sister lives, French prosecutors confirmed tonight. He had been banned from French territory after being convicted twice for acts of ‘extreme violence’ including attacking a frail pensioner with a knife. But he had driven to France in a Polish registered car this week, and intended to stay with family in Britain.
Captain Niloofar Rahmani, 23, is the first female fixed-wing Air Force aviator in Afghanistan's history. She and nine other inspirational women from across the world were awarded the U.S Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award 2015 at a ceremony last week. First Lady Michelle Obama honoured Rahmani's bravery, commitment, and empowerment of women and girls in Afghanistan.
The trend is inspired by the anime character Hestia from Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon. She is depicted with a cartoonish face and outsized eyes, her hair in long bunches that taper to her thighs. The ribbon is tied under the breasts and over the arms so that they are uplifted every time the arms are raised. The trend has been copied by cosplayers and ordinary women who have posted pictures online.
Princess Eugenie attended For The Love Of Cinema dinner in New York City on Thursday. The 25-year-old royal looked glamorous in a chic white dress with gold embellishment. She mingled with a host of A-listers and film industry bigwigs at the event. Event was also attended by Dakota Fanning and Kelly Brook.
Ian Gibson, 55, was killed by a young bull elephant in Zimbabwe's Zambezi Valley on Wednesday. He was measuring its ivory tusks for a U.S. client, who has not been identified. Twitter users have slammed unsympathetic reactions to Gibson's death.
Stunning set of images was taken in a forest near Langenfeld, Germany, yesterday by body-painting artist Joerg Duesterwald. He spent hours painting his model so she would blend in with her surroundings. The model is crouched on a rock covered in green, grey and black paint, and even has her hair painted.
Roy Day, 29, and Gerard Lundie, 26, targeted 13 homes over four months at the end of last year. They stole £160,000 worth of luxury cars from homes in Birmingham, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire. But after the duo left their DNA at the scenes of some of the crimes they were arrested. They were each jailed for five years and four months after admitting conspiracy to commit burglary.
June Whitfield, 89, will make a guest appearance in the BBC soap next week as Sister Ruth. Her character will offer advice to Jessie Wallace's character Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) Whitfield said it was an 'absolute delight' to work with Wallace during her stint on the soap.
Researchers from Stanford University used data from 6,588 registered users to determine which colours are most commonly associated with which letters. They then compared these colour-letter matches to fridge magnets sold by Fisher-Price between 1971 and 1990. The results revealed that at least six per cent (400 out of the 6588 participants) learnt 'many of their matches' from the Fisher- price set. Among those born in the decade after the toy began to be manufactured, the proportion of synesthetes with learned letter-colour pairings was closer to 15 per cent.
Noel Marshall and Tippi Hedren made the film Roar with their parents in 1981. The family of six lived alongside a pack of lions for six years in Los Angeles. The film became infamous for the injuries received by 70 members of the cast and crew. 'It seemed like a really cool idea at the beginning, but it was dangerous,' says John Marshall, son of Noel Marshall.
Leanne Kenny, 23, from Northwich, Cheshire, ballooned to almost 20st after snacking on junk food. The supermarket worker would snack on bumper bars of chocolate, baked goods and fizzy drinks. By the age of 16, Leanne was already a size 20 and felt too embarrassed to go out with her friends. It wasn't until she broke down in a shop changing room when she couldn't fit into a size 24 dress that she finally resolved to lose weight and cut out her unhealthy post-work snacks.
Marli van Breda, 16, suffered severe brain damage when she was struck several times on the head in her family's South African home in January. Her mother Teresa, 54, father Martin, 55, and brother Rudi, 22, were hacked to death with an axe at their home in Stellenbosch, east of Cape Town. Marli's other brother Henri, 20, escaped with light injuries and rang police to report the deaths. The attack took place on January 27 and Marli is now suffering from retrograde amnesia. Her extended family revealed in a statement on Sunday that she is able to walk and talk - and still has her sense of humour .
In 1928, the Easter act was passed in Parliament to make sure the holiday weekend would be a fixed date in April. Both the House of Commons and House of Lords passed the Act but it was unable to get the agreement of churches and therefore has never been implemented. But just before the dissolution of Parliament, Conservative Sir Greg Knight asked ministers if there were any plans to implement the Easter Act 1928. This prompted the National Secular Society to write to Prime Minister David Cameron demanding Easter be a set date.
Housing association tenants currently pay £150 a week to live in flats in Mayfair and Covent Garden. Many of the properties are owned by housing associations and are worth millions of pounds. Under Tory plans they could get chance to buy them with discounts of up to £102,000 in London. Housing Associations have opposed the proposals to sell their costly buildings at discounted prices.
Haidar al-Abadi had been expected to seek billions of dollars in drones and other U.S. weapons during his visit. But White House spokesman Josh Earnest later said the Iraqi leader did not make a specific request for additional military support during the meeting. Abadi is on his first trip to Washington since becoming prime minister last September .
The hit US TV series House of Cards features Francis Underwood, played by Kevin Spacey, and his wife Claire. The Capital Grille is a favoured venue for political plots in the US capital of Washington . The Lincoln Memorial is a vast statue to honour the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln .
Prime Minister said seven key Tory policies would help get people on to the property ladder. They include building more homes and cutting the cost of saving for a deposit, moving house and paying off mortgages. Tory leader, wearing notably clean new work boots, insisted 'dream of home ownership is alive' .
Luke Lazarus was sentenced on March 27 for raping an 18-year-old at his father's SOHO nightclub on May 12, 2013. A photo of a 'drunken' young woman, lying with her legs apart on the ground, was posted on the club's Facebook page on April 3. The photo’s caption said: ‘We’re throwing an extra special Yeezter event Tonight. Free entry till 10pm and $5 drinks till midnight – get amongst it!’ . The club agreed that the photo used was ‘100 per cent inappropriate’. Luke Lazarus will spend a minimum of three years behind bars.
Jake Shaw, 21, died after falling from the upper floor of the Scout centre in the Swiss Alps. He had been volunteering as a climbing instructor at Kandersteg International Scout Centre. The 21-year-old had fallen 25ft (8m) from the building in the early hours of August 1 last year. He was airlifted to hospital in Bern suffering severe injuries but died nine days later. Lincoln Coroner's Court heard Jake had been celebrating Swiss National Day with friends. He returned to his room at around 2.45am in a 'very drunk state' and fell out of the window .
Hannah Moore, 20, of Broxburn in West Lothian, had suffered stretchmarks after having twins last year. Mother-of-two posted pictures of her post-pregnancy stretchmarks on Instagram to boost her confidence. But two minutes later, her account was shut down due to 'nudity and violence' Instagram has admitted the incident was 'a technical mistake' and has re-instated her account.
Drivers pulled over on Interstate 20 in Albilene, Texas, to pick up the cash on Friday. A video posted on Facebook shows motorists frantically grabbing the notes in between stopped vehicles. Police have warned that if anyone is caught with the money they could be prosecuted .
Biso the cat squeezed into the hole in the wall at Mohamed Naguib metro station as a kitten in 2010. He survived thanks to an elderly man called Uncle Abdo who fed him scraps of food every day. He said Biso would regularly hide from bigger cats in the hole, but one day, squeezed inside and was not able to come out again. Biso's plight came to the attention of animal rights activists after a picture of his tail was posted on Facebook. They told the head of the station of the prosecution order to rescue Biso. Workers were brought in to help - and the rescue mission took more than five hours.
Chantelle Doherty, 21, was jailed for two years and accomplice Martin Lawrence, 27, for five years. Doherty is the niece of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding and Celebrity Big Brother star Paddy Doherty. She and Lawrence preyed on elderly people in their homes in 'cruel and heinous raids' Doherty was previously jailed for 16 months for leading a gypsy girl gang which carried out a string of vicious robberies.
Audrie Pott, 15, was sexually assaulted at a friend's party in Saratoga, California, in September 2012. She fell asleep after drinking Gatorade laced with vodka and awoke to find her pants off and lewd comments scribbled over her body. She hanged herself days later after learning cellphone photos were taken of her during the assault and shared through text messages. Her parents filed a civil lawsuit against three of her attackers and settled for $950,000. Two of the teens, who have not been named, have finally apologized and admitted she was unconscious during the 'criminal act' and did not consent to their 'criminal acts' They also apologized for false rumors that 'served to
Binh Wagner, 3, and her identical twin Phuoc were left with fatally impaired liver function due to Alagille syndrome, a life-threatening genetic disorder that causes a loss of the bile ducts within the liver during the first year of life. Their adopted father Michael Wagner was a perfect match for Binh, but was only able to give a portion of his liver to just one of his daughters, leaving him with an impossible choice. In the end, doctors suggested giving the donation to daughter Phouc, since she needed it the most. Now, thanks to an anonymous donor, Binh and her sister are both on their road to recovery.
Sheriff Mbye, 18, died in hospital after receiving multiple stab wounds outside KFC in Birmingham. Police were called to the restaurant in Northfield, Birmingham, shortly after 5pm on Friday. Found a 19-year-old man with stab wounds being treated by customers at a barbershop. Mr Mbye had been dropped off at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham in a white Audi. But despite the best efforts of doctors, he died two hours later in hospital on Friday evening. Police have arrested a second teenager on suspicion of murder and are appealing for witnesses.
Dante de Blasio, the son of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has been accepted into several top colleges including Ivy League universities Yale and Brown. The mayor's son, who is 17 and a senior at Brooklyn Technical High School will make his decision by the end of the month. Despite his six figure salary as mayor and six figure rental income from the two properties he and his wife own in Brooklyn, de Blasio is now expected to turn to financial aid to help pay for his son's elite education.
Louise Nesbitt was employed at Perth mining exploration company Dragon Mountain Gold. On January 12 last year, she mistakenly sent a text to her boss meant for her daughter's boyfriend. She was fired five days after the incident, with her employer saying it was due to 'gross misconduct' . She filed a unfair dismissal complaint with the Fair Work Commission.
The anti-fungal agent miconazole and the steroid clobetasol restored movement to mice paralysed by a rodent version of multiple sclerosis (MS) In laboratory tests, they prompted inactive mouse and human stem cells to regenerate myelin, the protective insulation-like coating around nerve fibres that is destroyed by the disease. Discovery could pave the way to ground-breaking new therapies for the devastating auto-immune disease, which affects around 2.5 million worldwide.
Expedition 42 commander Barry Wilmore and flight engineer Terry Virts recorded three spacewalks on GoPro cameras outside the ISS on February 25 and March 1. The astronauts can be seen repairing the robotic arm of the space station and installing a new communication system for the future docking spacecraft. Nasa recently signed a contract with commercial spaceflight companies SpaceX and Boeing with the intention to produce craft capable of transporting astronauts to the ISS. The video captures breathtakingly clear images of earth as astronauts work from a distance of 250 miles.
Shannon Dooley, 30, founded 'Retrosweat' - an Eighties-inspired aerobics class. Inspired by VHS workouts made famous by Jane Fonda's Let's Get Physical. 50-minute class has 12 dance tracks to match the Eighties soundtrack .
Nigel Farage has abandoned hopes of winning dozens of seats at General Election and is now targeting just ten. Ukip has reduced the number of constituencies where it is concentrating resources as it loses ground in polls. A party strategist said 'something extraordinary' would now need to happen for it to win in places outside its target list. The target list includes South Thanet, where Mr Farage is standing, along with Clacton and Rochester and Strood.
Justin Jackson, a Florida man, is accused of posing as a host of celebrity-linked characters. Allegedly posed as Oprah Winfrey, former Obama aide Reggie Love and Madonna's manager. He is also accused of sending fake letters of recommendation to five different hotel groups. Jackson is being sued by Oprah's TV network and Love's former aide Angel Agarrat. The pair are accused of invasion of privacy, misappropriation of names and conspiracy.
Lisa Courtney, of Hertfordshire, has spent most of her life collecting Pokemon memorabilia. The 26-year-old now holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Pokemon items. Her fixation with the Japanese characters started at the age of nine when she saw a picture of the cartoon's protagonist, Pikachu in a Nintendo magazine. Lisa's mother had to move to the smallest room in the house to make room for her daughter's collection.
The two sets of maps include image mosaics and topographical views of the lunar landscape taken over a period of four years. Darker blue show deep craters, while the grey and white areas reveal areas of elevation. To the left of these craters is Oceanus Procellarum, which is Latin for 'Ocean of Storms' The map also shows Mare Orientale, an impact crater that was partially flooded by basalts. It is one of the most striking large scale lunar features.
Married father-of-one Maajid Nawaz asked for two private sessions at a strip club in east London. The 37-year-old calls himself an advocate of women’s rights and describes himself as a feminist. He was jailed in Egypt in 2005 for his role in radical Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir. Nawaz is also a leading figure in the Muslim community and head of anti-extremism charity Quilliam Foundation.
Five-year-old Palestinian boy launched a series of missiles at six heavily armed police officers. The child, dressed in full combat gear, raced back to safety as violence erupted on the street. Violence erupted during a rally to mark Palestinian Prisoners Day in the West Bank . More than 100 protesters used catapults to fire rocks at the Israeli forces after violence erupted .
Delroy Facey, 34, is accused of conspiring with Moses Swaibu and others to commit bribery. Ex-Bolton Wanderers forward allegedly contacted non-league player via WhatsApp. He is alleged to have offered Hyde FC player Scott Spencer £2,000 to fix a match. Facey also allegedly told a contact that some Conference teams would 'do' a game in return for payment .
David Adam Pate, 25, from Lancaster, North Carolina, told his mother he enjoyed knifing 33-year-old Ricky James 39 times after luring him into some woods with wine in November 2013. The serial criminal, who pleaded guilty to the murder on Thursday, told police he just wanted to 'cut his dad gum head off' and that he cut him with a butcher's knife, 'just like the one Michael Myers used in (the movie) Halloween' He was already in jail at the time, having been arrested for disorderly conduct two weeks before .
Wandsworth council in London has announced that it is set to remove the rule giving priority to siblings. Families who move more than 800 metres from their preferred school will lose automatic entitlement to a place for younger brothers and sisters. More than 80,000 children face missing out on their preferred primary school, with more than 20,000 at risk of being denied any of their preferred choices.
On four separate occasions, grey seals have been spied feasting on harbour porpoises that they have killed. The footage was shot by a wildlife cruise company, off the coast of Pembrokeshire. It backs up a recent study that grey seals seem to have a penchant for young porpoise with a thick layer of energy-packed fat. And that far from scavenging on dead animals, they attack healthy creatures. Video footage of one of the attacks shows a male contentedly ripping chunks of blubber off his prey, as the water all around turns bloody. Although killer seals are known to lurk in the waters off the continent, this is the first time they
Kseniya Soukeras, who is due in August, wants to name her unborn child Michael, after her late father. Her husband Nicholas prefers the Greek name Spyridon, after his own father. Nicholas, 37, has launched an online petition asking for help to sway his wife .
Ryan Wray, 26, was formally charged with second-degree felony forcible sexual abuse on Friday. Wray was tasked with keeping safe women who 'could no longer take care of themselves' at off-campus frat house. A woman who went to a party at the 'Pike House' said she awoke to find Wray 'touching her inappropriately' Wray faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted and is supposed to appear in court on May 4.
Alfred Guy Vuozzo, 46, shot dead Brent McGuigan, 68, and his son, Brendon, 39, in August last year. Brent's sister, Cathy, was killed in 1970 when he was two years old in a car crash. Brent was driving at the time and his father, Herbert, received nine-month sentence for dangerous driving. He shot Brent and Brendon in 'execution-style' slayings to avenge his sister's death. Judge called brutal double-murder an act of 'hatred and misdirected vengeance' and said he will not be eligible for parole for 35 years.
The alarm clock, called Wakē, rouses individuals from their slumber one at a time using a focused beam of light and sound. The wall-mounted device creates a ‘personal sunrise’ and emits focused ultrasonic waves to wake up each person in bed individually without disturbing their partner. It uses a white LED to slowly illuminate the area around a sleeper’s face to gently wake them up, with the aim of making them feel alert faster. Instead of relying on cameras, the device uses a sensor to pick out individuals using body heat. It also has built in rechargeable batteries and a Wi-Fi connected processor so it works with a phone app that's used to differentiate
Analysis suggests there is up to 100billion barrels of the fossil fuel under the Home Counties. Goldmine in the Weald Basin could meet up to a third of Britain's oil demand within 15 years. It could reduce reliance on oil from Middle East and Russia and boost British industry. But industry experts remain sceptical of the claims, with one describing them as ‘overly optimistic’.
The nine-year-old was taken to Germany by a Kurdish charity earlier this week and is receiving medical care. She was 'sexually abused by no fewer than ten men' while in captivity, aid workers say. Comes after more than 200 Yazidi women, children and elderly were released near Kirkuk, northern Iraq after being taken by Isis militants last June. The freed prisoners, including 40 children, believed they were being led to their execution, but instead, were piled onto minibuses that drove them to peshmerga positions.
Mysterious benefactor sent £1.5million to Bath Abbey in a plain brown envelope to church officials. Donor said they wanted to help safeguard the church 'for the next hundred years' The cash will be put towards the Abbey's restoration fund, which is aiming to raise £20million. The church has been granted £10.4million of Heritage Lottery funding to repair floor and expand building.
Amy Hughes, 26, ran 53 marathons in 53 days last year to raise money for a friend’s daughter. The sports therapist started her first marathon in Chester on August 6 and completed her 53rd consecutive run in Manchester on September 27. The challenge saw Amy pound out 1,388 miles and go through five different pairs of trainers as she smashed the world record. The athlete also ran into a new relationship after she got close to long-term friend Dave Keighley - who was part of her support crew.
You don't need to go to the African savannahs or Amazonian rainforests to find wild life. You can catch sight of dolphins at Cardigan Bay - the dolphin capital of Britain. National Trust Formby, just outside Liverpool, offers the gentlest of woodland walks. The white-tailed eagle was reintroduced to Scotland after it became extinct in the UK .
Celebrity chef Pete Evans has shared two incredible stories on social media featuring women who claim that the Paleo diet has helped alleviate the symptoms of the incurable disease, multiple sclerosis. A 30-year-old woman, known only as Hollie, wrote that she thought her life was over when she was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in September 2013. She said that she endured months of constant dizziness, altered temperature perception, extreme fatigue, numbness in her legs and feet and fell into a period of depression. Hollie's experience led the Sydney celebrity chef to share her testimonial with his 868,000-plus followers on Facebook on Saturday.
Jessica Bialek was last seen leaving her home in Coogee, south-eastern Sydney, about 8.30am on Wednesday. Her husband Sabino Matera confirmed she was home shortly after 6:30pm on Thursday. The 37-year-old mother-of-one had been missing since about 8:30am. Police have confirmed she returned home and is now speaking with officers about her disappearance. Her father Michael Bialeks has made a desperate plea for information about his daughter's whereabouts .
St. Louis Blues forward Ryan Reaves pulled out his own tooth after being checked face-first into the glass by Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook on Sunday. The St. Louis 2-1 win moved the team a point ahead of Nashville for the Central Division lead with just three games left in the season. Prior to losing his tooth, Reaves appeared to have a full mouth of perfectly straight pearly whites .
Researchers at Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem found pregnancy helps regenerate tissue. Pregnancy is a unique condition for the human body, said the researchers, and as a result it has to cope with two people's systems at the same time. For the older of the two bodies, it is as if it has been injected with a youth serum from the baby it is carrying, it suggests.
As the name of an ancient goddess of Egypt, Isis had been on the WMO list of names for 2016. Isis is also used to describe the Islamic State militant group, whose forces have captured large swathes of Iraq and Syria. The WMO Hurricane Committee also backed Mexico's request to retire the name Odile because of the storm.
Doug Hughes, 61, was arrested after landing his gyrocopter on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol last week to protest corruption in Congress. He is currently under house arrest in Ruskin, Florida and faces four years in prison if found guilty of violating restricted airspace and operating an unregistered aircraft. His 12-year-old daughter Kathy said she is 'downright proud' of her father and called him a 'patriot' .
Julia Van Herck, 42, from Fulham, West London, gained 12 stone after getting married in 1993. Mother-of-three used food as an 'emotional crutch' after suffering post-natal depression. She would hide treats in her medicine cabinet so her family didn't know she was binge eating. She feared her life was falling apart and used food to escape her woes. A health scare in October 2012 prompted her to have weight loss surgery. She now weighs a healthy 11 stone and is a size 12 after the operation.
A 12-year-old girl was tied up, beaten and raped for by seven ISIS different fighters when she was kidnapped from her home in the Iraq region of Yazidi, a new report has revealed. Human Rights Watch has collected the accounts of 20 women and girls who escaped from ISIS, which they say shows a system of organised rape and sexual assault, sexual slavery and forced marriage. Their terrifying campaign of systematic rape was tantamount to war crimes - and possibly crimes against humanity, the report adds. Of those who managed to escape, many feel suicidal after their traumatic ordeal and need better medical and psychological support.
Hyalinobatrachium dianae was found in the mountains of eastern Costa Rica and has a distinctive call. The animal’s heart, liver and gastrointestinal tract are easily visible thanks to translucent skin on its under side. It's distinguishable from other glass frogs because of its captivating black and white eyes - which look similar to those of Kermit the Frog, of the Muppets - as well as its long, thin feet. There are 149 known species of glass frogs in Central and South America, 14 of which can be found in Costa Rica.
Stephanie Scott, 26, was last seen at a Woolworths supermarket at Leeton, 550km west of Sydney, on Easter Sunday afternoon. The teacher was due to marry her partner of five years on Saturday. Her fiancé Aaron Leeson-Woolley said he last spoke to her on Saturday night. Police have asked anyone who might know of her whereabouts or have any information to come forward.
The interactive map was created by writer Levi Pearson, who used a UFO sighting dataset from the National UFO Reporting Centre and open source software from CartoDB. It begins in 1933 with the first UFO sightings being spotted over California and Nebraska in the US, the UK and France in Europe, and locations in Japan and Australia. The number of sightings increases dramatically between the 1940s and the 1960s across the world, according to the map. Many of the sightings can be put down to the development of drones and new aircraft technologies, but some enthusiasts believe it is because of rise in alien activity.
HSBC announced a 1.99 per cent interest rate on a five-year fix on Monday. Experts said it was the cheapest ever deal of its kind and described the move as ‘astonishing’. The offer from HSBC is expected to trigger a flood of rate cuts by other banks and building societies.
Jamie, 13, Reuben, 13 and Finley, 10, were chosen from among 5,700 other hopefuls. Chosen after series of 'difficult' tests to show they are young spies in the making. The children even got to attend a meeting with the security service’s director-general.
Emma Hannigan, 42, was diagnosed with the faulty BRCA1 gene in 2005. It increases a woman's chance of getting breast cancer by 85 per cent, and ovarian cancer by 50 per cent. She opted to have a double mastectomy and oophorectomy in 2006 to reduce her risk. But a year later, she was told she had breast cancer after tests showed early signs. Since 2007, she has battled the disease nine times, including four bouts in one year. She is now undergoing chemotherapy as specialists try to keep the disease at bay .
YouTuber Dave Hax’s clever spud solution does away with peelers, and instead lets boiling water do all the hard work. Process starts by running the blade of a sharp knife carefully around the middle of the potato, without letting it cut through, making sure to get the line to meet on the other side. The video, which was uploaded only five days ago on 10 April, has already received more than 1.5m views.
Zachary Davis, now 17, is on trial for the murder of his mother Melanie Davis, 46, in August 2012. He allegedly bludgeoned her to death with a sledgehammer 12 times as she slept and then set his family home ablaze in an effort to also kill his elder sibling Josh, 19, who he claims raped him. Davis told police he laughed out loud as he killed his mother and that he only had one regret from that night, 'I would probably kill Josh too' His defense team admit that their client was suffering from mental illness at the time and was suffering delusions.
Nadine Crooks, 33, from Smethwick, West Midlands, was told she was infertile after birth of son Joshua. She stopped taking contraceptives after learning she had polycystic ovary syndrome. Doctors said she would never be able to conceive naturally again after cysts were found on both ovaries. The mother-of-four was stunned to discover she was expecting again last November. She is now expecting triplets with her 35-year-old partner, who did not want to be named.
More than 700 Asiatic black bears have allegedly been butchered in Vietnam in the past year. Paws, meat and gall bladders of 'moon bears' are sold for £625 a bear and smuggled to China for use in traditional medicine. In Halong Bay, Cau Trang, 22 bears from 27 in total have died since November. Four bears were reported to have died there in one day – raising suspicions they were killed to order.
Students at McGuffey High School in Pennsylvania organized a so-called Anti-Gay Day protest. Organizers encouraged anyone who shared their bigoted stance to show support by wearing a flannel shirt to school and writing 'Anti-Gay' on their hands. The event was held last Thursday and students report that openly gay pupils also had Bible verses pined to their lockers and were physically bullied by the protesters .
California's 2014 Water Year was the third driest in 119 years and the warmest on record, so perpetual wildfire season also appears to be the new normal. Governor Jerry Brown ordered unprecedented new water-use restrictions last week in the face of the state's historic drought. Robin Weld of Sacramento has installed a toilet that doubles as a sink and used washing machine water used to water fruit trees. Scott Mathers, the owner of Hey! Tanks LA, has installed one of his company's 10,000-gallon rainwater tanks under his home.
Flight Lieutenant Stephen Beaumont took his beloved teddy bear on every Spitfire and Defiant flight he took to defend Britain from the aerial onslaught from Hitler's Luftwaffe. He was one of just seven of the 24 pilots in his squadron who survived the 1940 Second World War battle and believed his beloved bear brought him luck. The pilot gave his teddy a RAF tie and printed the Royal crest, the letters AM for Air Ministry and his nickname 'Bea' on his chest. When he died aged 87 in 1997, his bear was passed to his family and is now expected to sell for an estimated £10,000 at Bonhams.
Ed Sheeran visited Jess Knight in Auckland Hospital after she was forced to give up her concert tickets due to her cancer treatment. The 20-year-old was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia two weeks after buying tickets to his concert in Auckland in October. Ms Knight had to endure countless chemotherapy treatments and a bone marrow transplant. With the help of her friends, Ms Knight launched a social media campaign to catch Sheerin's attention and beg him to visit her in hospital. The British singer crashed Ms Knight's hospital birthday party and happily posed for selfies with her friends.
A museum in Hawaii is preparing to open a treasure-trove of artifacts from the shipwreck of a royal yacht sunk off the coast of Kauai 191 years ago. Richard Rogers, a Hawaii shipwreck chaser, worked with scientists from the Smithsonian Institution to dredge up the findings. The ship was owned by King Kamehameha II, aka Liholiho, the second king of Hawaii. The cause of the wreck is unfounded but speculation shows it may have been the combination of an unexpected wind gale and a snapped anchor cable. There are no reports that anyone died aboard the ship, which was crewed entirely by Hawaiians.
The robot, called BB-8, stars in the eagerly anticipated film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It took to the stage at Star Wars Celebration convention in Anaheim, California, where it literally ran rings around retro droid R2-D2 on its spherical body. Director JJ Abrams, the film’s director, confirmed that a real robot was used during filming, instead of CGI, but did not reveal how the robot worked. It is a spherical ball that allows it to move in any direction, but it also has a completely free-moving head that doesn’t fall off.
Sir David Nicholson is the latest expert to warn Ed Miliband’s plans will not provide enough cash. He was branded the ‘Man with No Shame’ after refusing to resign over the Mid Staffs scandal. His criticism of Labour threatens to demolish its claim to be the champion of the NHS.
Nigel Short, 49, said women were not suited to playing chess because it required logical thinking. He said women should accept they were ‘hard-wired very differently’ and weren’t as adept at playing chess as men. Mr Short was the first English player to play a World Chess Championship match. He made comments when explaining why there were so few women in competitive chess.
Mary Kay Letourneau, 53, and Vili Fualaau, 31, spoke about their relationship in an interview with Barbara Walters for '20/20' on the eve of their 10th wedding anniversary. The couple, who have two teenage daughters, first met when he was in her second grade class in Seattle in 1996 and she was his sixth grade teacher. They began to spend more time together as she helped him develop his drawing skills that school year and by the summer, their relationship turned sexual. She was arrested and sentenced to six months in county jail - although three were suspended - and was ordered to have no contact with the boy. Weeks after her release, she was found having
Davion Navar Henry Only, 16, became the face of adoption and an example of all the struggles faced by many teenagers in the system when in 2013 he stood up in a suit and told worshipers at Florida's St Mark Missionary Baptist Church; 'I'll take anyone. Old or young, dad or mom, black, white, purple. I don't care. And I would be really appreciative. The best I could be.' Most of all, Davion said he just wanted a family that would 'love him forever' This after Davion was adopted by a minister in Ohio but sent back into the system a few months later when he fought with one of the minister
After a heavy night of drinking, your immune system is bound to be weaker. This is because your body is under oxidative stress - a process that can also happen after smoking, breathing in pollution and even sunbathing. For the first time, researchers have shown that higher doses of vitamin E, found in foods such as kale and almonds, can mitigate the stress on immune cells.
‘Visualize You’ processes an image of you to reveal what you'd look like if you were thinner. Users are shown an original and a slimmer version, with a slider, so they can compare how they would look before and after losing weight. The app, which costs £1.61 ($2.40) on Android and $1.49 ($1.99) on iOS, has been developed by Visual Health Solutions Inc but with the assistance of major American hospitals.
Hillary Clinton's now-famous Mystery Mobile, an oversized, armored Chevy van, stopped in Iowa on Tuesday long enough for photographers to catch a glimpse of the vehicle that hauled the former secretary of state from New York to the American midwest. Unlike on Monday when Hillary stopped at an Ohio Chipotle for lunch, she popped into a coffee house in Le Claire, Iowa, for a cup of joe - and of tea. And at Tuesday's stop people actually recognized her. Clinton and top aide Huma Abedin wore sunglasses inside the Chipotle on Monday in the Toledo suburb of Maumee and left without being engaged by anyone other than a cashier.
Mohammed Waqar, 23, and Mohammed Siddique, 60, are accused of assaulting the youngster. Accused of assaulting boy at UK Islamic Mission's Jamia Mosque in Sparkbrook, Birmingham. Allegedly slapped boy repeatedly during religious lessons between May 1 and June 13 last year. Court heard attack happened when boy made mistakes with his studies, including failing to read the Koran properly.
The letter was sent from White Star Lines to Christopher Moody, the brother of officer James Moody. Mr Moody, 24, died after the Titanic hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage on April 14, 1912. He had been serving as the vessel's sixth junior officer and was on night watch. The letter asks for £20, almost £2,000 in today's money, to have his remains sent back to Scarborough. It says it will be the family's job to pay for him to be transported to the morgue and burial.
Nikki Balovich had taken off her diamond-encrusted silver ring as she was pregnant and her fingers were swollen. When she lost it, she suspected her 90-pound baby mastiff Halli had swallowed it. Half a year later, she saw a Facebook post saying a wedding ring had been found in an 'unusual place' She contacted the user, Bob Potrzuski, who said he had found it while picking up dog feces.
Kendall Schler crept onto the GO! St. Louis Marathon's course last weekend after the last checkpoint, didn't record any of her times electronically along the way, and didn't run the entire 26.2 miles. Her finish time that qualified her to run in Monday's Boston Marathon has now been erased, and her spot in the event has been vacated. Her third-place finish last year also was wiped out after officials couldn't find evidence that she crossed any of that event's checkpoints. The true winner of the race was a woman named Angela Karl who Lieberman says didn't get the recognition that she deserved.
Martinhal Beach Resort in Portugal is renowned as one of the best in the Algarve for a luxury family holiday. It is the only five-star resort in the area to have direct access to a beach, and is set within 25 hectares in the protected Costa Vicentina Natural Park. But despite the sun shining for around 300 days of the year here and the golden sand being warm beneath your toes, the sea is sharp-intake-of-breath cold.
Delonte Martistee, 22, of Bainbridge, Georgia, and Ryan Calhoun, 23, of Mobile, Alabama, were charged with sexual battery for the incident believed to have occurred between March 10 and 12. The two were arrested this week after police uncovered cellphone footage of the two of them assaulting an unconscious girl at the Spinnaker Beach Club in Panama City, Florida last month. The video allegedly shows hundreds of people gathered around the girl as the men violate her while she lays on a beach chair. The unidentified victim believes she was drugged before the incident .
Nasa has released an infographic explaining which worlds in the solar system are thought to have oceans under their surface, such as Ceres, Callisto and Enceladus. Nine other worlds in total are now suspected to have some form of subsurface ocean containing far more water than is on Earth - and some may even contain life, according to Nasa. It follows claims by Dr Ellen Stofan, chief scientist for the agency, that we could find life in the next ten or 20 years. She said: 'I believe we are going to have strong indications of life beyond Earth in theNext 10 to 20 years'
Marisa Curlen, a native of Rye, New York, was a sophomore at the Harrisonburg college and a member of the Alpha Phi sorority. Police were awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death, but they said there was no evidence to suggest foul play. Curlen's sudden passing left her hometown in Westchester County reeling as she became the third member of Rye High School's 2013 graduating class to die in less than a year .
Cristina Coria, a stay-at-home mom with a nine-month-old child, helped police nab the 18-year-old suspect and get back the bed of her husband's custom-painted blue 2003 Chevy Stepside. Coria arranged to meet the suspect with her husband at a gas station parking lot near I-45 in Houston, Texas. The police arrived after a wait Coria said approached two hours and arrested the man. A search of his truck turned up an illegal pistol .
Andras Janos Vass, 25, was found guilty of human trafficking and racketeering felonies. Prosecutors said he lured men to the U.S. with promises of easy work and high wages. He then took their travel documents, threatened their families, and made them spend 20 hours a day on sex work, prosecutors said. He faces a maximum sentence of 155 years in prison - and will spend at least 21 behind bars.
More than 2,000 families have fled the Iraqi city of Ramadi after ISIS forces intensified their offensive. The advance is widely seen as an ISIS's attempt at an counteroffensive after being forced to abandon Tikrit earlier this month. Iraqi government forces still control the city center but appear to be struggling after months of ISIS pressure from the suburbs of the city.
Just over 60 per cent of Americans believe global warming is taking place and nearly half blame humans for the change. But within the US, opinions on global warming vary wildly between states, local communities, and congressional districts. People in California are far more worried about the warming planet than those in parts of the central US. Concern about global warming ranges from an estimated low of 38 per cent in Pickett County, Tennessee, to a high of 74 per cent  in Washington, D.C.
The brutal murder of Emmanuel Sithole was captured on camera and shocking images show men stabbing him and beating him with a wrench. Anti-immigrant violence has spread across South Africa in recent weeks and the government has now sent in troops to control the riots. The four men accused of his murder will remain in custody until a full trial, set to be held on May 4th.
All flights were halted for about 20 minutes after the drone sighting at 11:30am. Some departing flights were delayed and some incoming flights were diverted to other airports. Police helicopter scoured the area around Manchester Airport but found no evidence of drone. Radio-controlled drones have skyrocketed in popularity thanks to the growing trend of aerial photography.
Anaesthetic is used to send patients to sleep during surgery but it may also be warming the planet. Scientists say they have detected the gases used in anaesthetic as far a field as Antarctica. The gases are potent greenhouse gases that have 2,500 times the impact on global warming compared to carbon dioxide. An estimated 280 tonnes of anaesthetic gases are used every year in the U.S.
The National Guard was first activated in Ferguson in August after Missouri Governor Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency when riots and looting broke out amid peaceful demonstrations over police brutality. Guardsmen were seen rolling through the streets of the suburb in tanks wearing combat gear and carrying assault rifles. The guard were activated again in November ahead of the November 24 decision by a St Louis grand jury who decided not to indict the officer who shot Michael Brown.
Study screened seven Harry Potter novels and asked participants to rate them on valence and arousal. Valence refers to how positive or negative a word is, while arousal refers to its 'physiological intensity' These properties are normally used for words in isolation, which can be categorised as negative, neutral, and positive. But the researchers from Lancaster University wanted to see how these classifications and findings for individual words could be applied to passages of text and books as a whole. They used a magnetic resonance imaging scanner to map activity in the brains of people reading these 120 passages. MRI scans revealed that reading passages from the Half-Blood Prince correlated with mental activity in regions associated with emotion.
Prime Minister's eldest daughter Nancy has taken to likening her father to Phil Dunphy from Modern Family. PM admits the comparison is 'not great' with even his fashion getting the thumbs down from 11-year-old. He is convinced he is a cool parent, a view not shared by his three children or his wife Claire. Modern Family is one of the biggest sitcoms to come out of American since Friends.
The state supplies more than three-quarters of the world's $4.93billion(£3.3bn) almond market. Almonds are high in potassium, calcium, vitamin E and magnesium and are thought to reduce cholesterol and decrease hunger without leading to weight gain. Unlike cows' milk, almond milk has no cholesterol or lactose, and is often consumed by vegans, vegetarians, and others forgoing dairy.
Google introduced the app in February as a 'safer' place for kids to explore videos because it was restricted to 'family-focused content' But the consumer activists say the app is so stuffed with advertisements and product placements that it's hard to tell the difference between entertainment and commercials. One example is a 7-minute video of Disney's 'Frozen' characters who appear as dolls inside a toy McDonald's .
Graham Palmer, 52, has been giving safety announcements over the Tannoy in verse since Christmas last year. He customises the couplets according to the stations his carriages are passing through. 'The poems aren't that clever really. They're not Wordsworth, but it's all a bit of fun,' he said.
Texas Health Resources filed a response on Friday to the March 2 lawsuit by nurse Nina Pham. Pham, who remains employed at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas but has not returned to work, seeks unspecified damages in her lawsuit. A man visiting Dallas from Liberia, Thomas Eric Duncan, died October 8 at the hospital and Pham and another nurse caring for Duncan contracted Ebola but survived. A doctor on October 16 videotaped Pham while she was in a hospital bed, in images later made public.
Zella Jackson Price, 76, was told shortly after delivering her baby that the infant had died. But the baby was still very much alive and had for an unknown reason been given up for adoption. Melanie Diane Gilmore, 49, has been reunited with her mother after 49 years. Gilmore's children helped her find her mother through a name given to Gilmore through her adoptive parents. Price and Gilmore immediately embraced when the daughter arrived at her mother's house.
Atlanta Hawks star Thabo Sefolosha was wrestled to the ground by six NYPD officers last week. The 6'7'' swingman was arrested alongside teammate Pero Antić for trying to prevent police from setting up a crime scene. He was left with a broken right fibula and torn ligaments, and is unable to play any of the matches left in the season. The incident happened on the same night that Indiana Pacers star Chris Copeland and his wife were stabbed in an altercation outside the 1 OAK club in Chelsea, New York.
Stocks of the influenza vaccine are arriving a month later than expected as scientists have included protection against Influenza A strain H3N2 and Influenza B strain B/Phuket. The decision to include both was triggered by a spike in flu-related deaths in the northern hemisphere as the vaccine was not a good match to fight against the two types of flu. High-risk groups - such as the very young and very old - will be able to access free, government-funded flu shots from April 20.
Tyrus Byrd, 40, was sworn into office in Parma last week, but her election victory was overshadowed by the departure of the majority of the police force, the city attorney, clerk and water treatment supervisor. The officials all cited 'safety concerns' in their resignation letters, the outgoing mayor says. Mrs Byrd, who was sworn in on Wednesday, told Daily Mail Online she is still not sure why the city employees quit. Her father, former city board member Simon Wofford, insists his daughter has a good relationship with the police department .
Italian bio-designers MHOX has unveiled project to 3D print organic tissues to produce working body parts that can replace the eyes of people suffering from disease. The MHOX Eye concept is designed to replace and even enhance the vision compared to a normal eye. The group plan to combine the biological tissue with microscopic wireless technology to provide additional functions and give super human eyesight. The project raises the prospect of what bio-engineering may make possible in years to come.
Writer slammed Warner Brothers in 2012 for dropping plans to make a movie trilogy and TV mini-series. Now, three years later, things are back on track - this time with Sony. The eight-book series written between 1970 and 2012 follows a 'gunslinger' on his journey towards a tower.
Cindy Santamaria-Williams, of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania is covered in bruises and has a broken eye socket following the alleged attack on Easter Sunday. She said she shushed three girls in the dark theater during Fast and Furious 7 because they were cursing loudly. Police are on the hunt for the teenagers and said that they will face assault charges if caught.
The youngster stands on the bank of what appears to be a lake and holds a tiny blue and yellow fishing rod. He then crouches down by the side of the water and moves his rod from side to side while reeling. A fish breaks the surface of the lake and the boy bravely puts his hand into the lake to catch it. He plucks the fish from the water, lays it on the floor and puts his finger in its mouth to remove the hook. The video has been viewed over a million times and many people have congratulated the youngster.
Reddit users have been comparing the most effective punishments their parents doled out when they were children. Parents often struggle to find the balance between a punishment being effective and not too harsh . One Reddit user's mother's mother used her son's naughty behaviour as a cheap means to improve her house. Many parents use their back gardens to enact punishments onto their children .
Marilyn Zuniga, a teacher at Forest Street School in Orange, New Jersey, had her third graders write letters to Mumia Abu-Jamal and then sent them to the cop killer as he was recovering in hospital from collapsing in prison. She has now been suspended without pay, pending an investigation . The letters were delivered to Abu-Jama in prison following his hospitalization last month for what his family said was treatment for complications from diabetes. The former Black Panther is serving life behind bars for the 1981 murder of white Philadelphia police Officer Daniel Faulkner. He was placed in the critical care unit of a Pennsylvania hospital last week after collapsing.
The collective ceremony was billed the first of its kind to be held in China. It was organised by a new social media app designed for pets called Smack Talk. Canine couples arrived in BMW convertibles and a stretch Hummer limousine. Organisers said it was designed to give pets and their owners a day to remember.
Shadow chancellor refused to rule out a five-point rise in the main rate of corporation tax if Labour form the next government. He was also evasive about the 40p rate of income tax, into which millions have been dragged. Businesses are already concerned about Labour’s stated plans not to cut corporation tax. The main rate has been brought down from 28 per cent to 21 per cent under the Coalition.
The Wonderland House in Brighton sleeps up to 24, with tea party sets, Queen of Heart themed bunk beds, or alternatively the Looking Glass Cottage with décor inspired by the fantasy story. Jacqueline Martin, 37, designed the incredible house in less than a year, sourcing the materials online from other countries on Ebay and Pinterest, finding trinkets in junk sales, or getting her family to help make bespoke items. The house currently holds a perfect 5/5 score on TripAdvisor with many customers singing its praises.
The number of Australians visiting Bali over the past two months was up 16.7 per cent from the same period last year. More arrived than any other nationality, with more arriving than any others. The proposed alcohol ban could deter Australians from holidaying in Bali. Indonesia Institute president Ross Taylor says it is unfortunate the fate of Bali Nine is probably third on the list of concerns about Indonesia among fellow nationals.
Perfumers spend vast amounts of time and money creating fragrances that evoke positive feelings of satisfaction and sensuality. Perfumers claim wearing certain scents will make a woman seem younger, more athletic or even slimmer than she actually is. So what are the perfect perfumes to make others think we're slim, sexy, sporty or sophisticated?
Morrissey has written a letter to Australian retailer The Just Group imploring them to stop using angora wool. PETA have successfully petitioned a number of Australian and international retailers to stop selling the controversial fur. Morrissey will be performing four sold-out shows as part of the Sydney Vivid Live festival in May . He has previously banned meat products from being sold at the Sydney Opera House during his upcoming shows there. The Irish-born star has also banned burgers and hot dogs from Belfast's Odyssey Arena.
Barbie's official Instagram account, @BarbieStyle, now has more than 730,000 followers. The Barbie doll has 'thousands' of one-of-a-kind pieces of clothing, including pieces by top designers like Moschino, Dior, and Dior Homme.
Ophelia Conant managed to crawl backwards through a gap in the cot at her home in Holmer Green, Buckinghamshire. 19-month-old was left hanging mid air by her neck as she tried to climb out of her cot. Her mother, Louise Conant, happened to be watching the incident unfold on a baby monitor. Phillip Dickens, who supplied the beds, was today fined £50,000 and given a suspended prison sentence. Judge Karen Holt told Dickens: 'This is a serious offence because it came through your negligence'
Grand Rapids, Michigan Police have an arrest warrant out for suspect Jalin Smith-Walker in connection to the Monday evening fight, but as of Thursday morning they are still attempting to locate the 19-year-old. The incident was captured on video by a bystander who uploaded the shocking clip to the website World Star Hip Hop . The fight starts off with a few punches, and moves to the two girls brawling on a car. Eventually the two part, and Smith- Walker is seen getting in her gray car across the street. That's when her victim grabs what looks to be a log and throws it on her windshield as she is backing out of her parking spot . In a
Stefan Stoykov, 18, moved to the US from Bulgaria as an eight-year-old when he could not speak a word of English. Now 18, he has been accepted into some of the finest schools on the planet. Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Yale and Princeton have all come knocking.
Chloe Jackson, 19, appeared on today's This Morning to talk about how Facebook makes her feel lonely. She said seeing what her friends were up to on social media sites like Facebook made her feel isolated. The survey found that more than 80 per cent of young people feel lonely at some point. Half of those aged 55 and over said they never felt lonely and 43 per cent said they wished they had more friends .
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon led ferocious assault on Labour leader Ed Miliband. Said he is a 'backstabber' who cannot be trusted not to sell out in a 'grubby' deal with SNP. Nick Boles said Putin would be pleased to see Miliband in Downing Street propped up by SNP. Survey suggests up to three-quarters of Labour election candidates oppose replacement of Trident.
More than 70,000 people have signed a petition demanding McDonald's remove spikes outside Leeds branch. Critics say the metal studs are there to stop the homeless sleeping rough in Leeds city centre. McDonald's say they were installed two years ago in an attempt to stop anti-social behaviour.
Aueel Manyang, five, was moved from the intensive care unit at the Royal Children's about 5.15pm on Friday. She greeted her distraught mother, Akon Goode, with a 'big hug', her father Joseph Manyang said. Her mother Akon Guode crashed her 4WD into a lake at Wyndham Vale in Melbourne's outer west on Wednesday. The crash killed four-year-old twins Madit and Anger and their one- year-old brother Bol. The children's father Joseph Tito Manyang says his daughter Awel remains in a serious condition but she remembers the accident .
Sen. Jason Smalley rewrote the bill to allow private businesses to establish their own policies regarding discrimination. The new version of the bill faced fierce criticism from Sen. John Sparks, a Norman Democrat. He attempted to add requirements that any driver who wishes to discriminate against a customer based on sexual orientation or gender identity must advertise their intent on their vehicle.
Finder.com.au money and real estate expert Michelle Hutchison says there are easy ways to improve the look and feel of your home for prospective buyers - and they need not cost thousands. 'Spending a relatively small amount can go a seriously long way when it comes to the returns you could make on the value of your house,' she told Daily Mail Australia. She said going to the local hardware store and buying a few tins of paint can make a world of difference in just a few hours.
Jo Burston, 43, is an award-winning tech entrepreneur and founder of Job Capitol, a payroll services firm that turned over $40 million in its first four years. She was inspired by Richard Branson's advice to 'say yes and figure it out later' . Burston hopes new venture 'Inspiring Rare Birds' will empower women in business. It is a non-profit to help female entrepreneurs reach their full potential.
Argentina accuses three British and two US companies of working without permission. Foreign Office summons ambassador Alicia Castro after 'provocative' speech by Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond vows to protect Falklands from 'Argentinian bullying' Comes after Falklands residents overwhelmingly voted to stay British in recent referendum.
Hattie Gladwell, 19, blogs about her experience of living with an ostomy bag after she underwent emergency surgery for ulcerative colitis. She has called for the new Tips From Former Smokers ad, commissioned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to be banned. The advert features Julia, 58, of Mississippi who smoked for more than 20 years before she developed colon cancer at 49 years old. The 30 second ad features her warning smokers that she has to use a bag taped to a hole in her abdomen.
John Frost says he 'wouldn’t trust a nun with a crutch' during his long career as a Customs specialist at London airports. He has seen snakes, bush meat (zebra, lion, gorilla), combs that double as flick-knives, a monkey sewn into the lining of a coat, corpses ‘propped up in a wheelchair wearing wonky sunglasses’ and a box of dry ice containing a man’s buttock, apparently sliced off by a Samurai sword.
Karen Buckley, 24, was last seen leaving Sanctuary nightclub in Glasgow on Sunday morning. She told friends she was going to the loo but failed to return and did not take her coat with her. CCTV footage shows her talking to a man outside the club before getting into his car. She was then seen leaving the man's flat in Kelvindale at around 4am on Sunday. Police say they have tracked down the man and he is not being treated as a suspect. A handbag thought to belong to her was found in a park near the man’s home yesterday. Her parents Marian and John have flown to Scotland to help with the search for their daughter.
Jobless Keith MacDonald, 29, from Sunderland, has sired a massive brood with at least ten mothers. He was set to become a father for the sixteenth time but has split from the unborn child's mother. He said: 'There is no baby - it's not mine and I'm single now' MacDonald, who has appeared on Jeremy Kyle, says he gets most of his women by chatting them up on the bus.
The man was found on the streets of Gniezno in western Poland in February. He told police that he has no memory of who he is or where he is from. He communicates only in English and only knows a few Polish phrases. Polish police have released images of the man in the hope that someone will recognise him .
Freddie Gray, 27, was arrested last Sunday in Baltimore, Maryland, by four officers for an undisclosed violation. The alleged violation that led to Gray's arrest has not been disclosed. He was taken by a prisoner transport van from the 'crime' scene to the Western District station shortly before 9am last Sunday. Gray was placed in restraints in the van and then an ambulance was called to the police station 30 minutes later. Gray died on Sunday morning at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, likely from spinal injuries.
Dennis Sears changed his will to leave everything to live-in home help Nermin Kancefer months after she moved in. He disinherited his surviving relatives who had been intended beneficiaries for more than 20 years. His family claimed the carer exploited the 'vulnerable' childless widower, who had Parkinson's disease. But the mother-of-one, 50, insists Mr Sears had a change of heart after falling out with his family.
Robin Esser has worked in national newspapers for 60 years . His best stories are from his days as editor of the William Hickey gossip column in the Daily Express . Esser worked in Fleet Street during the glory days when reporters kept four pennies in their pockets for the telephone box .
This year's election has bought with it a bizarre batch of merchandise in a bid to sway the nation. Many of the unusual trinkets can be purchased on the official party websites. The Lib Dems have created their own 18th birthday cards for 17-year-olds. Ukip have focused on a more wearable range of accessories .
The Project accidentally used two clips of another comic Jay Pharoah when promoting upcoming guest Michael Che. Presenter Waleed Aly apologised for the embarrassing blunder after viewers pointed it out on Twitter. He was the subject of a strikingly similar mix-up earlier this year. The Age incorrectly printed a photo of 'Legally Brown' comedy star Nazeem Hussain in its entertainment column with the caption: 'Waleed. Aly joins The Project' .
Charge came to light when customers sought to claim money back from travel insurers. They were asked to provide airline letter confirming cancellation, but easyJet told its hard-hit passengers to pay a £10 fee. Association of European Airlines confirmed no other airline has attempted to charge for this.
Police response times in some areas have increased by up to 50 per cent since 2009. In Bedfordshire the average response time has increased from seven to 11 minutes. In Essex and Kent crime victims are waiting up to a third longer for a response . The number of police officers across England and Wales has fallen by 17,000 since 2009 .
Robert Ewing, 60, is accused of murdering 15-year-old Paige Chivers in August 2007. The schoolgirl vanished after a row with her father at their seaside home in Blackpool, Lancashire. He allegedly rang police two weeks before her disappearance to say she had turned up on his doorstep. Ewing is said to have had an 'inappropriate sexual interest' in the schoolgirl and took advantage of her 'chaotic and dysfunctional' upbringing which had left her 'very troubled and vulnerable' He denies murder and intending to pervert the course of public justice .
The Omura's whale was discovered on a remote Exmouth beach, at the tip of the state's North West Cape, after Tropical Cyclone Olwyn tore through the area last month. It is the first sighting of the species in WA and only the second in Australia. The 5.68m juvenile female was at first difficult for Department of Parks and Wildlife staff to identify. The whale has a sleek body shape and several unique skeletal features, including 53 vertebrae.
Duchess, 33, wore Hobbs, Seraphine, ASOS and Séraphine during her second pregnancy. Wore £35 ASOS polka-dot dress to visit foster carers in North London in January. Hobbs has taken her through everything from glamorous evening events to international tours. The Duchess is also a huge fan of small Anglo-French label Séraphe.
Mohammed Nisar, 55, had been driving sole trader Adrian Quinn to Walsall train station. The passenger hopped out of the vehicle in a rush, forgetting his rucksack in the back seat. He had been carrying the hefty sum of money after cashing a cheque from his inheritance. Mr Quinn realised he had left the bag in the car just seconds after MrNisar dropped him at the station.
The OrcaSub takes you 2000 feet beneath the surface in two pressurised Perspex viewing domes for optimum exploration. The Migaloo by Motion Code: Blue can be both a yacht and a submarine with a maximum diving depth of 820 feet. The Super Yacht Sub 3 is a compact compact submersible which allows three passengers to explore underwater 984 feet below the surface.
Erica Ann Ginneti, 35, a married mother of three from Philadelphia, pleaded guilty in December to institutional sexual assault and disseminating sexually explicit materials to a minor. During her sentencing, Montgomery County Court Judge Garrett D. Page reportedly asked 'What young man would not jump on that candy?' before sentencing her to 30 days in jail and the next 60 on house arrest. The former math and calculus teacher at Lower Moreland Township School District had been facing seven to 14 years in prison, but on Friday Judge Page sentenced her to 3-23 months. She will also face three years’ probation, 100 hours of community service and will have to register as a sex offender.
Deputy Labour leader refused to rule out above-inflation increases in taxes on fuel, alcohol, tobacco or air fares. Asked if the party would raise the levy on petrol, she told LBC Radio: 'We rule out increasing VAT, the basic or the higher rate of tax' Chancellor George Osborne said the remarks showed Labour would bring back the ‘fuel duty escalator’.
The Beautification machine was created by Austrian designers Maya Pindeus and Johanna Pichlbauer. It is composed of three components: a lipstick wheel, an eyeliner applicator, and a mask. The robot made its debut at the Biennale Internationale Design Saint-Etienne 2015, in France.
Ron and June Phillips were on a 14-night holiday in the Canary Islands when they were attacked. Graeme Finlay, 53, is accused of attacking the elderly couple on a Thomson Celebration cruise ship. He denies unlawfully wounding Mr Phillips and causing Mrs Phillips grievous bodily harm. Mr Finlay says he was 'ignored' when he joined their table and moved to another. He claims Mr Phillips, 70, later struck him with his crutch but the couple say they were ambushed.
Dave Heeley, 57, from West Bromwich, ran the gruelling challenge over six days in the Sahara Desert. The father-of-three battled through sand dunes, dried river beds and rocks to complete the course. Competitors carry provisions on their backs and temperatures can rise to 50 degrees. Mr Heely, known affectionately as 'Blind Dave', has raised more than £30,000 for charity .
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said a future Conservative government would look into the findings 'in detail' . Royal College of Nursing said nurses who had faced five years of pay freezes would struggle to comprehend the six per cent pay rise for their bosses. Patient groups said the packages were indefensible when patients were seeing spiralling waiting times and cuts to routine procedures .
Bill and Denise Richard wrote an op-ed for the Boston Globe on Tuesday, a day after the two-year anniversary of their son Martin's death in the Boston Marathon bombing. Last week, a jury found Dzhokhar Tsarnaev guilty on all counts related to the April 15, 2013 attack. The penalty phase of the trial starts next week, in which the jury will decide whether to sentence Tsarnaev to death or life in prison without the possibility of parole. The death penalty is outlawed in Massachusetts, but since Tsarnaev is being judged in federal court, execution is still a sentencing option.
Gemma, 34, has expanded her Evans range with seven new curve-flattering tops and dresses. The TOWIE star showcased the collection at one of the chain's flagship stores in Manchester. Says she started the collection because she wanted to show curvy women how to embrace their curves. Says: 'You know big IS beautiful' .
There are now 120 confirmed HIV cases and 10 preliminary positive cases tied to Scott County, about 30 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky. That's up from 106 last week, said the Indiana State Department of Health. Health officials who declared an epidemic last month have said they expect the number of cases to rise as more people are tested. The growing number could put pressure on Gov. Mike Pence to extend the 30-day needle exchange program he approved on March 26.
Sabrina Osterkamp was last seen leaving her home in Naracoorte at about midday on Sunday. She was driving a friend's car about 110km south to Mount Gambier in South Australia's southeast. The car she was driving was discovered the same afternoon on Bay Road in the heart of the town. The 25-year-old was nowhere in sight when the car was found the next day. She contacted police at about 11am on Monday and told them she had been in Glenelg Conservation Park.
The eight-inch leather dildo was found during an excavation in the city of Gdansk, Poland. It was discovered during a dig at an old school of swordsmanship in the coastal city. Archaeologists at the site earlier discovered old swords leading them to suspect the place was once a school. The artifact has now been taken away for preservation work .
Parking charges topped a table of the most-loathed fees and charges in a poll by insurer Direct Line. 48 per cent thought they should be free, while 31 per cent said they are too high. ATM cash withdrawal fees and debit and credit card surcharges were also high on the list.
Noelle Baynham, 61, was found by a close friend who let himself in after she failed to answer the door. The body had been partially eaten by the Jack Russell and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Pathologist could not determine cause of death because dogs ate vital organs. Coroner ruled there was no evidence of suicide or an accidental fall, but she may have had a stroke.
Waitrose announced the early arrival of its first British tomatoes of the year. It is stocking large Jack Hawkins, aromatic Red Choice and tiny Baby Plums. Strawberries are also already on the shelves - far earlier than normal - and English raspberries saw their earliest ever appearance in the last week of March. Morrisons predicted Britain would have best crop of asparagus for nearly a decade.
Abdul Hadi Arwani, 48, was found slumped in a Volkswagen Passat with gunshot wounds to his chest. He was a fierce critic of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's regime in his home country. His son Murhaf said: 'He was the most peaceful man you could ever wish to meet. He just loved to help people. He did not care what your background, race or status was' He added: 'We have not slept and our minds are a blur as to what happened and why' . The father of six was forced to step down as imam of An-Noor Mosque in Acton, West London, last year.
Lake Titicaca is one of the world's largest lakes, and its highest navigable one. It stretches 110 miles by 38 miles across Peru and Bolivia. The Uros Islands are hewn from mats of totora reeds, which grow abundantly in the shallows of the lake. Taquile is reminiscent of the Aegean Islands and is home to 1,700 people.
Naomi, 44, and 24-year-old Jourdan have been unveiled as faces of Burberry's new eyewear range. The Gabardine collection is inspired by gabardine - a fabric invented by Thomas Burberry. The duo show off their razor-sharp cheekbones and flawless skin as they model the new frames.
Health gurus are touting pumpkin seed oil as the next big thing - and say it can help enhance your mood, renew skin and even reduce menopause symptoms. Pumpkin seeds are rich in vitamins A, K and E, as well as vital minerals and fatty acids, which can help strengthen hair and even help boost hair growth. Gwyneth Paltrow, who penned cookbook It's All Good, loves to use the nutrient-rich seeds in her healthy recipes.
The teenager from Mossley, Greater Manchester, wanted to obtain abrin online. He was caught after an investigation was launched by the North West counter-terrorism unit in January. The 16-year-old pleaded guilty to trying to buy the toxin at Manchester Youth Court. He will be sentenced later this month for the offence, contrary to the Criminal Attempts Act 1981 and Section 1 of the Biological Weapons Act 1974.
Jia Huaijin, 33, now hand-makes swords in rural China that sell for up to £22,000 each. It is nearly 18 times the monthly salary of Chinese president Xi Jinping or the average price for a 750-square-foot flat in Shanghai. He made the drastic change in career five years ago at the age of 28 when his job left him feeling 'empty' .
35 people killed and 125 injured after suicide bomb detonated outside a bank in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Attacker targeted a crowd of military personnel and civilians as they waited for their monthly salaries. The group were waiting to receive their salaries when the bomb exploded in the busy district. Islamic State has since claimed responsibility for the attack, President Ghani said.
The Australian fashion crowd are following in the footsteps of the Beckhams and Kimye by bringing their children to Fashion Week. The offspring of some of Sydney's style set have been front and centre at the catwalk presentations of Ellery, Alice McCall and Maticevski. Style blogger Hass Murad and PR maven Roxy Jacenko were both pictured with their mini-me's this week at the Carriageworks venue.
US has deployed aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt and eight other combat vessels to waters off embattled country to keep an eye on the shipment - and 'in response to the deteriorating security situation' The cargo ships' presence raised fears within the Saudi-led coalition which is helping Yemen's government fight off Iranian-backed rebels known as the Houthis. But Pentagon spokesman refused to say whether the US flotilla - armed with F18 fighter jets - would intercept the fleet if it neared Yemeni port.
Knightsbridge flat has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, reception room and utility room along with a lift, parking and a communal garden. The 'unmodernised' maisonette in exclusive Egerton Place, is described as 'bright and well proportioned' property with 1,990 sq/ft of space. But if any buyer decides to extend the lease, the property could be worth upwards of £6 million. The next cheapest three-bedroom property in Knightsbridge costs £1.5 million, and this flat is only offered with a 28-year lease.
Janek Zylinski is the aristocratic son of Polish war hero who fought the Nazis in 1939. He posted the challenge online after declaring he had 'had enough' of Ukip leader Nigel Farage. The prince says a duel with swords is what any self-respecting 18th Century Polish aristocrat and an English gentleman would do.
Isabelle Obert, a nutrition consultant, believes a good diet can affect the health of the sperm and the egg before they meet. She says a diet rich in minerals, vitamins, essential fats and proteins can prepare a man and a woman's body for conception. Here, she reveals her list of ten top foods to boost fertility, plus some tips on how to prepare them.
Labour leader said the bobby on the beat is 'at risk of disappearing', while serious criminals 'are being let off the hook' But launch of Labour's criminal justice plans risked being over-shadowed by the news that the party's police adviser, Lord Stephens, is to be investigated over allegations of a cover-up of police corruption in the bungled Stephen Lawrence murder probe.
Petri Kurti, 13, murdered Glynis Bensley, 47, as she walked home in Smethwick, West Midlands. CCTV footage shows him stamping on her face so hard it left a footprint on her cheek. He then fled to a nearby park and boasted about the savage attack before fleeing. Kurti was jailed for minimum of 12 years today and will be on licence for life . His co-defendant Zoheb Majid, 20, was sentenced to 10 years behind bars for manslaughter and robbery .
Clarkson, 55, said receiving cancer warning was one of the most stressful experiences of his life. He was sacked by the BBC after an 'unprovoked physical and verbal' attack in Hawes, North Yorkshire. The Top Gear star said he had been given the all-clear, but said it was 'beyond-belief stressful' . Clarkson was suspended by the broadcaster last month when he became subject of an internal BBC investigation.
The converted four-bedroom home on Lawrenny Court, with its bronzed clock tower and cherry wood doors, was built as a garage to service the generous 57-room mansion Homeden. Around 25 years ago, the distinctive Toorak home was thoughtfully converted into the polished residence it is today. The conversion took place at the same time Homeden was being tuned into a block of flats providing the owners with a unique opportunity to buy some of the original features of the mansion and transfer them into the 740 square-metre garage residence.
Jessica Bialek was last seen leaving her Coogee home in Sydney's south-eastern suburbs at 8.30am on Wednesday. Her husband Sabino Matera posted a heartfelt thank you on social media to everyone who helped find his wife. The 37-year-old returned to her home on Thursday evening after police launched an investigation into her disappearance and the local community pulled together to find her. The mother-of-one's father made a desperate plea for information on Thursday afternoon. He said he spoke to her that morning but she has been 'out of reach since then' .
Police have released an image of a bearded young man they want to speak to in relation to a suspected arson attack on a Catholic church in Melbourne. Emergency services were called to a fire at St Mary's Catholic Church in Dandenong, at 2am on Wednesday. The church is said to be the site of child sex attacks perpetrated by now-deceased convicted paedophile Father Kevin O'Donnell. The fire is one of a string of suspected arson attacks on three Melbourne Catholic churches with links to paedophile priests. Police are investigating whether the blaze is connected to two separate suspicious blazes that were lit two days before.
Harry was out with his parents in Cambridge on Bank Holiday Monday when he was hit by a cyclist. The 18-month-old was caught under her wheel and dragged face first along the pavement. The cyclist, thought to be in her 20s, then ran over one of his legs with her bike wheel. Harry was taken to hospital with cuts and bruises to his face, head and legs .
Stephanie Scott went missing on Easter Sunday and her body was found in bushland the following Friday. Her fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley had sent out invites for their wedding day which was supposed to be held on Saturday April 11. The couple had put a great deal of time and thought into making the big perfect. The ceremony was due to go ahead on Saturday - however cruelly the day before her remains were discovered by police. Her father Robert says he has contemplated the afterlife since Ms Scott's shocking death, but is confident that his sweet daughter is in 'the best possible place' after living a life full of love and happiness.
Jim Jepps used blog The Daily Maybe to defend 'rape fantasies' and describe paedophiles as 'complex human beings' He also questioned why teachers who have relationships with pupils are put on sex offenders register. Green party leader Natalie Bennett insists he is a 'private individual not involved in party politics' .
Beset by technical problems on its flagship Model S, Tesla in early 2013 was on the verge of bankruptcy, Bloomberg reporter Ashlee Vance said in an excerpt of his biography Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX And The Quest For A Fantastic Future, which will be published May 19. Musk proposed that Google buy Tesla for $6 billion and promise an additional $5 billion in factory expansions. He also demanded that he be permitted to run Tesla as a unit of Google for eight years, or until Tesla produced a third-generation car.
Linda McLean was in her classroom at Pine Eagle Charter School in Halfway, Oregon when a masked man in a hoodie burst in with a gun, lowered it to her head and pulled the trigger. The 56-year-old elementary school teacher had no clue it was a drill to test her 'preparedness' or that the gun was loaded with blanks. Doctors diagnosed McLean with post-traumatic stress disorder and urged her to return to the school as a form of desensitization. However, 'when she returned she was short of breath, anxious, emotionally distressed, and had to leave. She has not returned to the building since'
Max Maisel went missing on February 21 after his car was found abandoned on Lake Ontario. The 21-year-old's body was spotted by a fisherman 200 yards from a coast guard station on Monday. His parents, from Fairfield, Connecticut, have owned a vacation home in the area since 1999 . They described Max, a third-year photography student at Rochester Institute of Technology, as 'very comfortable' there . Family paid tribute to the 'sensitive, caring young man' in a statement on Monday .
Just 2.5% of brothers of sex offenders were convicted of similar crimes, compared with 0.5 per cent of men in the general population. The biggest study of its kind suggests sex offending could run in the family along the male genetic line. The news comes after the high profile case of Jimmy Savile, who it was revealedraped and sexually assaulted patients in 41 hospitals during a 24 year reign of abuse.
Tebow, 27, hasn't played a snap in the NFL in over two years since being cut by the New England Patriots before the 2013 season. The team announced the contract Monday but did not disclose the financial terms of the deal the club reached with the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner. Tebow worked out with the Eagles last month and must have impressed Philadelphia head coach Chip Kelly. The Eagles already have four other quarterbacks on their roster: Sam Bradford, Mark Sanchez, Matt Barkley and G.J. Kinne .
Kate T. Parker, from Atlanta, Georgia, was inspired to create her aptly-titled series Strong is the New Pretty while pouring over photos she snapped of her daughters Ella, nine, and Alice, six, playing sports and enjoying their childhoods. The series of photos aims to empower the girls and honor their personal interests - whatever they may be .
Professor Eric Cline claims the collapse of the civilisations was caused by a 'perfect storm' of disasters 3,200 years ago. He says they were hit by a series of droughts, famines, climate change, earthquakes, invasions and internal rebellions between 1225BC and 1177 BC. The collapse of one also affected the others, creating a domino-like effect, he says. The demise of the powerful ancient civilisations has long been blamed on a mysterious group of seafaring raiders known as the Sea Peoples. But Professor Cline says these raids may have been unfairly blamed for the collapse.
The golden suit is making a special two month appearance at the Elvis at The O2 exhibition from Sunday. Normally on display at Graceland, the singer’s former home-turned-museum, it will be on display in London. It was made for the singer by Hollywood tailor Nudie Cohn, whose other customers have included Sir Elton John, Ronald Reagan and John Wayne.
Mick Tabone, 74, first came across the 5.2 metre croc in 1989. The farmer would sit on the enormous creature's back while he chatted to him and never once felt as though he was in danger. The crocodile would come when Mr Tabone called him, rushing up out of the water to greet his mate. He would then spend time perched on Gregory's back, chatting to him about what was happening on the farm. 'Every day I was there I always spent time with him, I always sat on him,' he said.
Annabel Jensen, Grayson Moore and Sara Jade Woodhouse, all from Utah, are transgender. Church of Latter Day Saints does not recognize transgender people as members. But they have found a way to exist within the Mormon universe - often with the help of local leaders. Church doctrine states that anyone who takes their transgender identity to the extent of gender reassignment surgery cannot be baptized - and could face discipline from church elders.
Rafi Meitiv, 10, and his sister Dvora, 6, were picked up by police in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Sunday after a concerned citizen called 911 to report seeing them walking alone. The 911 call reignited the 'free-range' parenting controversy for two Maryland parents Danielle and Alexander Meitv, who espouse the hands-off parenting style . The Meitovs say they were left to panic for hours by CPS workers after their children, who they raise with a so-called 'free range' approach, were kept in custody for six hours without food before being reunited with their parents.
Adelaide Crows captain Taylor 'Tex' Walker was pictured offering a helping hand to seven-year-old Satine Cahill. Satine was serving as the team's mascot ahead of their match against North Melbourne at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. The pig-tailed youngster became spooked by the fireworks and rumbling 47,000 fans in the stadium. The touching moment was captured by photographers and has been doing the rounds on social media. The Crows ended up downing North Melbourne by a massive 140 to 63.
Westley Capper, 37, has already admitted driving Agnese Klavina, 30, away from Aqwa Mist nightspot. Police believe 5ft 7in waitress was forced into the vehicle after night out in Puerto Banus, Marbella. Capper's father John is a multi-millionaire property developer from Essex. He has had travel restrictions imposed on him while the investigation against him continues. Co-accused Craig Porter, 33, also declined to answer questions during a closed court hearing.
Justin Welby will say 148 Christian students slaughtered by Somali gunmen on Thursday were 'witnesses' to their faith and suffered 'cruel deaths' Comments follow Pope Francis’s denunciation of ‘senseless’ killings at Garissa University College. The Pope said too many were guilty of a ‘complicit silence’ in face of such attacks.
Rachel Lehnardt, 35, was charged with two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor following the incident at their Evans, Georgia home last Saturday. The mom-of-five, who admitted to turning towards alcohol during her divorce, also allegedly had sex with a 18-year-old man in the bathroom during the party and used sex toys on herself in front of the youngsters. But earlier this week, her daughter defended her actions, saying: 'Everyone makes mistakes' .
Charlotte Li, 26, from London, decided to design Healthy Selfie with her husband Joe. The idea for it came after an over-indulgent Christmas left her feeling 'fat and unhealthy' She and her husband took a series of selfies and compared them to see how far they had come. Charlotte said: 'The results were incredible – my body had completely changed – all in complete contradiction to the number on the scales' .
The hotel sits on the banks of Lake Mohonk in New York State's Hudson Valley. It is on the fringes of the monumental Shawangunk Ridge, a vast cliff band that runs down through Pennsylvania to New Jersey. The hotel is a faux-gothic Victorian castle and may look too faux to European eyes, but the lake, gardens and trails are an adventure playground for all ages.
Footage shows suicide bomber's car being catapulted 100ft into the air after hitting a roadside bomb. He was apparently trying to launch attack on Kurdish Peshmerga forces near Kirkuk in northern Iraq. As it begins to fall back down to earth, the car detonates like a firework. The explosion is either due to the explosives on board or the fuel tank igniting. What's left of the car is then seen dropping back down into the massive cloud of smoke.
Edwin 'Jock' Mee, 46, 'repeatedly asked the 18-year-old if she wanted to have sex with him' He is accused of carrying out sex attacks on 11 victims as young as 15 while working at an Army careers centre in Croydon, south London, between October 2010 and September 2011.
Gerry Pickens, 28, is suing Orting, Washington, for firing him after just under a year on the force. He was the first black man ever to be hired as a police officer in the town of 8,000. He claims he was fired for reasons he says are down to the color of his skin. Vandals sprayed 'n****r' and 'Sue cheif [sic] and pay' on his Ford Explorer earlier this year. Pickens has now filed a $5million lawsuit against the town for racial discrimination.
Robert 'Bob' Burns Jr, 64, died late Friday in a single-vehicle crash near Cartersville, Georgia. His vehicle went off the road just before midnight as it approached a curve, striking a mailbox and a tree. Burns was one of five people who founded the band in Jacksonville, Florida, and played on its first two albums. He left the group in 1974 because he was 'overwhelmed by life on the road'  .
Gaza police have seized the work 'under a court order' from Bilal Khaled. He is accused of buying the piece painted on a door belonging to the Darduna family without telling them its real value. The now homeless family in the impoverished Islamist-run Palestinian enclave says they were 'tricked' into parting with the valuable collector's item by the world famous street artist.
President Robert Mugabe appeared to be sporting a new hairstyle when he arrived in South Africa. But it was in fact just a cleverly taken shot taken by a woman standing directly behind him. Comes amid claims he is lining up his 24-year-old daughter Bona to succeed him as president. Mugabe arrived into Pretoria, South Africa today for a three-day state visit to the country.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes, 71, completed gruelling stage of Marathon des Sables in South Moroccan desert. But was taken straight to medical tent because of concerns for his heart. Had to lie down intermittently during last few hours of run because of fears he would not finish. Describes experience as 'more hellish than hell' and said he became 'woozy' Said he became woozy and thought he was going to faint and was 'not worth pushing it' .
Doug Hughes, 61, spent two years planning his stunt, which involved crossing the no-fly zone with letters for all 535 members of Congress. He has been chaperoned back to his home in Ruskin, Florida, where he will wear an electronic tag until his first court hearing in Washington, D.C., next month. He is expected to issue a statement today and has until 10am on Monday to register with a probation officer. The Secret Service has decided not to prosecute his wife Alena, who claims she was not aware of the plan.
Mr MacGregor, 68, has been at the helm of the museum since 2002 and said it was 'a difficult thing' to leave. He previously ran the National Gallery and has also worked as a broadcaster. His Radio 4 series A History Of The World In 100 Objects was inspired by the museum's collection. The museum's chairman Sir Richard Lambert said he had done an 'outstanding' job.
Richard Ilczyszyn could be heard 'groaning' and 'crying' by staff on the Orange County-bound plane as it prepared to land. But rather than seeking medical help, attendants allegedly left the father-of-three in the cubicle and, on landing, letting off all other passengers before calling paramedics. His wife Kelly, a Southwest flight attendant, is filing a wrongful death suit against the airline for failing to act.
Tiger Woods hit a tree root during the final round of the Masters on Sunday. The 39-year-old was 470 yards away from the pin on the ninth hole when he hit the root. He was forced to drop his club on the follow through and grab his wrist in agony. He later revealed his wrist bone had 'popped out' of place and he had to put it back in. The four-time Masters champion finished the tournament at 5-under-par on 283, tied for 17th .
Labour leader announced plans to overhaul Britain's non-domicile regime yesterday. It allows 116,000 foreigners and people with foreign links to pay tax only on money they bring in. But it later emerged Labour is effectively proposing a time limit on it of between two and five years. Labour aides suggested the change in the rules would raise as much as £1billion. But tax advisers immediately disputed this, saying driving non-doms away would cost the Treasury significant sums.
Facebook removed a video that shows Aboriginal women in a traditional ceremony because they were topless. The social media site deemed the clip, which shows two elderly women painted in ochre in a trailer for upcoming ABC TV show 8MMM Aboriginal Radio, as containing 'potentially offensive nudity' The 2.36 minute long clip also shows a white man accidentally shooting an aboriginal man with a dart while hunting and the white Australians who have come to work at the radio station in Alice Springs are labelled 'Missionaries, Mercenaries and Misfits' The show's co-creator Rachel Clements called Facebook's decision to remove the trailer 'silly and disrespectful' and 'ridiculous'
David Hibbitt, 33, was diagnosed with stage-three bowel cancer in July 2012. He underwent chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery to remove his large bowel. Doctors told him the cancer was terminal so he tried cannabis oil as a last resort. The father-of-one now says he has been cancer-free since his last scan in January. He is now looking forward to the future after tying the knot with his fiance Heather Martin, 26.
In 1996, at the age of 9, Jennifer Bush was taken from her family after her mother Kathy was accused of deliberately making her ill for attention. A health care worker later reported Kathy Bush to authorities, suspecting the woman of purposefully poisoning her daughter with extra doses of medicine. Kathy's lawyer blames the investigation on Menchausen Syndrome by Proxy - a syndrome that had grown in notoriety at the time of his client's arrest. After a long legal battle, a jury in 1999 found Kathy guilty of aggravated child abuse and sentenced her to five years in prison .
Woods, competing after a two-month absence to retool his game, showed flashes of his old magic as he fired his best score at the Masters in four years in Friday's second round. The former world number one has been under intense scrutiny after struggling badly with his chipping when last seen on the PGA Tour. Vonn looked stressed at times though Woods played a solid round, carding a three-under-par 69. Woods is still well behind the leader, 21-year-old American star Jordan Spieth, with 36 holes to play.
Only the Japanese, South Koreans and Singaporeans are moodier when day breaks. People in these three countries spend less time in bed, with the Japanese getting an hour and a half less sleep. But while we might sleep longer, we don’t feel as refreshed in the morning, according to results from users of Sleep Cycle app.
Justin Bettman caught the media's attention a few months ago when he began his 'Set in the Street' project. Bettman, sometimes with the help of designer Gozde Eker, would build sets that, in pictures, looked like the inside of a living room, child's bedroom, or a bathroom complete with a clawfoot tub. But zoom out of the picture and it was revealed that Bettman was actually building these sets right on the street, using mostly furniture that had been given away or left for garbage. Jose Luis saw a feature on the photographer in New York Magazine and sent him an email with an idea. 'I am planning to propose to my girlfriend, and I
The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is located along the no-man's land between the North and South. It is a hot spot for South Korean hipsters, gangsters, ex-pats and its jet-setting adventure class. Photos captured at the site show an eclectic mix of people going about their day-to-day duties.
Mitchelle Blair, 35, from Michigan, is charged with with felony murder, premeditated murder and torture. Court officers carrying out a March 24 eviction at the family's apartment found the frozen corpses of 13-year-old Stoni Ann Blair and Stephen Gage Berry, 9. Blair used an expletive Wednesday in juvenile court as visitation between her two living children and their fathers was discussed. Blair also said Alexander Dorsey was 'never there' for his children. Dorsey is the father of Blair's 17- year-old daughter and was the father. of Stoni Blair who was found dead in a freezer.
Mercury is expected to reach 25C (77F) in South East today, beating Marseille at 22C (72F), Athens at 21C (70F) and Rome at 19C (66F) The hottest day of the year before Tuesday was last Friday, when a high of 21.9C (71.4F) was recorded in London. Temperatures will drop slightly tomorrow as fresher weather arrives but the days will remain sunny until next week.
The driver, named in Chinese media as Mr Zhang, drove past an injured woman who turned out to be his mother. When he returned to the scene of the accident he found his mother covered in blood and dying. He called police but his mother, from Wuhu, in Anhui Province, died on the way to hospital. Police have arrested a local over the hit-and-run.
First Minister said she would regard an 'out' vote in Tories' proposed poll as justification to reopen the question of breaking up the UK. She also revealed she intends to be in London on May 8 - the day after the general election - to personally lead the SNP's negotiating team in the event of another hung Parliament. Miss Sturgeon said she - not predecessor Alex Salmond - would take charge of any talks, even though she is not running for a Westminster seat and he is. The First Minister said an EU exit would be 'something substantive... change in circumstances' that would mean a second Scottish independence referendum was necessary. She said a Tory government seeking to take Scotland out of the EU against its
David and Sandra Greatrex, 53 and 52, from Plymouth, were harassed by David's sister. Anne Duffy set up her brother with one of Sandra's best friends. But she became jealous of their relationship and started sending Sandra threatening texts. Then 20 days before the wedding, the couple received a distressing phone call. Anne had created an email address in Sandra's name to set off the wedding plans. The couple managed to piece their plans back together in time for their winter wedding .
Officer Michael Slager, 33, charged with murder of 50-year-old Walter Scott in North Charleston, South Carolina. The patrolman pulled the father-of-four over for having a broken tail light on his Mercedes. Mr Scott, 50, was shot five times in the back as he ran away from the armed officer. Slager initially claimed that he feared for his life after Mr Scott wrestled his Taser from him in a scuffle. But video footage emerged that contradicted his account of events four days later .
Clint Gee had planned to reunite his mother, Elizabeth Hobbs, with his father, Alex Gee, who died in 1964. He made the six-hour journey from his home outside Brisbane to Wandoan in regional Queensland. The local council failed to dig a spot where he could place his mother's ashes. 'We get out there and there was no hole dug - nothing,' Mr Gee said. 'It was shattering' .
Clarence Taylor, 44, remains at large after police in Akron, Ohio ordered his arrest in connection to a bizarre 'faked kidnapping' last fall. On November 1, Taylor's 45-year-old girlfriend called police, saying he had been missing for several days. While she was on the phone with investigators, the girlfriend received a call from another of Taylor's friends who said he had found him tied to a tree with zip ties in a wooded area near Stoner Creek and Pickford Ave. That unidentified man then led police to Taylor, who was strangely still bound to the tree. Police have since charged Taylor with a first-degree misdemeanor charge of falsification .
Prince Harry was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The 30-year-old made a beeline for a youngster with a banner saying ‘Redheads Rule’. The Prince pulled funny faces at a young girl waiting in the crowd with her mother. He is in Australia to report for official military duty but he enjoyed interaction with fans.
SNP leader's outfit has been described as blue, grey and green during BBC debate. Many viewers thought it was grey, while others insisted it was green. One viewer said: 'Wait, Nicola Sturgeon's dress in that debate was green?' Another said papers had changed the colour, giving her 'less flattering skin tone'
Kim, 34, spoke with Elle.com about her daughter's budding independence and style preferences while sharing her approach to being a businesswoman, mother, wife and dressing her post-baby body. The reality TV star said she likes it when kid's wear 'mini-me styles' and she loves 'seeing kids in black' .
Daniel Boykin, 33, plead guilty to charges of unlawful photography, aggravated burglary, wiretapping, unlawful telephone recording and two computer crimes and was sentenced to six months prison on Thursday. Boykin was fired from the TSA in May 2014 after becoming obsessed with a coworker and following her, taking videos and photos and breaking into her home five times. He was found with 92 videos of the victim and 1,527 photos of her at the time of his arrest last year .
Shanay Walker's death was culmination of 'repeated acts of cruelty' at hands of 'strict' aunt, jury told. Seven-year-old had food shoved in her mouth and was struck on hands with hairbrush, court told. She was found cold and rigid in her bed by paramedics at family home in Nottingham last July. Kay-Ann Morris, 23, is on trial at Nottingham Crown Court charged with her niece's murder.
At least 112,000 motorists were given fines or appeared in court for motorway offences last year. Conservative source said: ‘We’ve announced a review into this and if that review shows serious problems, we will take action to stop grey cameras’. Labour has pledged to repaint them yellow so they are easier for drivers to spot.
Janet Faal, 57, was out with a friend in Crawley, West Sussex, when she fell down manhole. She was trying to move a wooden pallet to help them reverse when she slipped and fell down gap. Grandmother-of-four smashed her face on the pallet and was left in a 'splits' position. She now has two black eyes and a suspected fractured leg and fears she'll never leave her home again.
A Utah photographer, Alan Lawrence, created a photo series called 'Wil Can Fly' in which his 18-month-old son, Wil, who has Down Syndrome, appears to be flying in many different scenes. Lawrence, who began taking the photos when Wil was just months old, created the illusion by holding his son up in the photos and later cropping himself out. He posted the photos on his blog -- That Dad Blog -- and later on his Instagram account. Lawrence said he hopes to photograph Wil 'flying' in other destinations to raise more awareness about Down Syndrome.
Hassan Munshi and Talha Asmal, both 17, from Dewsbury, thought to have fled to war-torn Syria. The 17-year-olds are billed by their families as two 'ordinary Yorkshire lads' who 'loved snooker' Farouk Younis, imam of mosque used by relatives of the boys, said Muslims must talk to other teenagers who 'might be looking at them and thinking this is the way' He said: 'We need to talk to their friends and show them the barbaric things that are going on in Syria'
Christian Longo was sentenced to death for murdering his wife and three children in Oregon in 2001. The father-of-three then went on a booze-fuelled holiday to the resort of Cancun, Mexico, where he posed as a shamed New York Times reporter - before he was captured by the FBI. A film about his life, True Story, starring James Franco and Jonah Hill, has been released. Longo says guilt is a 'pervasive part of my daily existence, the reality that all my frequent nightmares are made from' He believes he can no longer be redeemed for his horrific crimes .
President Barack Obama arrived at Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, on Sunday morning with his wife and daughters for the festive service. Rev Howard-John Wesley opened the service by welcoming the president, before urging the congregation not to take selfies with him. It acted as the warm up for the annual Easter Roll, during which Barack and Michelle will perform their highly-anticipated dance to Uptown Funk.
Paula Duncan, 62, is best known as the bubbly face of Spray'n'Wipe and Cop Shop actress. She has revealed she attempted to take her own life in an interview with Studio 10. Her teenage daughter Jessica Orcsik was the one who found her and called an ambulance. Duncan says her marriage breakdowns and mother's death were triggers for her depression. She says her salvation came through her charity work .
Bondi's Icebergs Club pool was drained on Thursday to create a unique catwalk for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. Ten Pieces presented a monochrome collection of unisex clothing designed to be worn in 20 different ways. Guests were treated to nibbles and drinks from Santa Vittoria as they took in the minimalist, androgynous designs .
Abdirahman Sheik Mohamud, a naturalized American citizen of Somali descent, had been instructed by a cleric to return to the United States and carry out an act of terrorism, the indictment said. The 23-year-old Columbus man aloes said that after completing his training, a cleric with the group Jabhat al-Nusrah instructed him to back to the US and commit an acts of terror. The Justice Department said he was also an Islamic State sympathizer, and that his brother, Abdifatah Aden, was killed fighting in Syria in 2013. He was arrested in February for allegedly providing a computer tablet an other material support to terroist organizations.
Kenne Worthen, 27, allegedly started flirting with the sixth grader at Longview Elementary School in Phoenix last August and the relationship turned sexual in January. The father-of-one allegedly kept in contact with the girl outside school by messaging her on an iPod app, Google Hangouts, where she labeled his profile with a fake name, 'Jesse Smith' He allegedly told the girl he was worried she would feel guilty and tell his wife or the police. On April 10, they had sexual contact at the school, the girl told police. He was arrested on Friday and charged with luring a minor for sexual exploitation, child molestation and sexual conduct with a minor.
'It's been a hard period,' Obama said in a weekend interview with New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman. 'I've been very clear that Iran will not get a nuclear weapon on my watch, and I think they should understand that we mean it,' he said. The president's comments come days after the U.S. and other world powers reached a tentative agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
A new report from Suncorp Bank suggests Australian's have spent 50 per cent more on digital devices than they planned in the last year. Men spent twice as much as women on computers, digital accessories, mobile apps, and streaming services. On average, men spent $2618 over the last 12 months, $475 more than women. Despite the mounting costs, the report revealed over one third of households don't budget for technology or wildly underestimate how much they will spend.
The New Shepard spaceship is designed to fly three. people and/or a mix of passengers and payloads to altitudes. about 62 miles (100 km) above Earth. It will launch from Blue. Origin's west Texas facility near Van Horn, Texas, southeast of. El Paso. The capsule will fly dozens of times unmanned before the test flights include pilots.
Scientists quizzed more than 5,000 British teenagers about their drinking habits. Those who had watched most films which featured characters drinking alcohol were 20 per cent more likely to have tried alcohol. Research also revealed that between 1989 and 2008 almost three quarters of popular UK box office films depicted alcohol use - but only six per cent were classified as adult only.
A large protest opposing the closure of remote indigenous communities in WA has shut down streets in central Melbourne. Several thousand people gathered outside the city's main railway station Flinders Street at 4pm on Friday. This comes as the Queensland Police Service refuses to issue an apology to an Indigenous officer after claims the word 'Abor' was written on his station roster by a senior sergeant. The matters are currently before the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Vijay Chokal-Ingam claims that he posed as a black man while he applied to medical schools in 1998 because he believed he had a better chance of gaining acceptance. He claims in 1998 he shaved his head, trimmed his 'long Indian eyelashes' and joined the Organization of Black Students during the process. 'I got into medical school because I said I was black. The funny thing is I'm not,' he wrote on his blog, AlmostBlack.com . He doesn't specify if he went through the same application process as an Indian-American man.
In what has been described as a 'confronting case of animal cruelty', photos were released by RSPCA South Australia. The owner pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to provide appropriate and adequate living conditions for his cats. The cats suffered from high-temperatures, flea-allergy dermatitis and significant respiratory issues. The case was finalised in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court in Adelaide on Tuesday .
Lindsay Jo Rimer was 13 when she went missing from Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, in 1994. Her body was found in Rochdale canal five months later, weighed down with a 20lb rock. Her sister Kate has spoken of her family's agony as the 20th anniversary of her death approaches . She said: 'We miss her so much but every memory of her is tainted - it is so painful and bleeds into everything we do'  .
Samantha Fleming and her newborn daughter Serenity were last seen in Anderson on April 5, when they left with a woman who said she was from Indiana's Department of Child Services. The three-week-old infant was discovered unharmed at a home in Gary on Friday and will be returned to relatives. In the same home, police found a body doused with bleach, wrapped in plastic and stuffed in a plastic storage bin, according to Lt. Thomas Pawlak. Police were led to Gary after Fleming's cell phone signal was picked up in the city, where the young mother's wallet was also found.
Labour leader was out campaigning in Bristol this morning - his first public appearance since Saturday. After a low-key day campaigning in Doncaster on Saturday, the Labour leader spent all of Sunday and Monday with his family. David Cameron, Nick Clegg, Nigel Farage and Nicola Sturgeon were prominent on the campaign trail. The Prime Minister was pictured kissing an orphaned lamb on Easter Sunday, and he delivered a major speech on the economy on Bank Holiday Monday yesterday.
Jason Warnock, 29, has been identified as the man who pulled Mathew Sitko, 23, from his car as it dangled over a cliff in Lewiston, Idaho, on Wednesday morning. But after saving the man, Warnock said he could not stay and rushed away from the scene. A photo of the moment he pulled the panicked man from the wrecked car was shared online as authorities tried to identify him. After he was named on Thursday, he met with the Lewiston Police Department and it emerged he had been working at the time of the crash and had to get back to his job.
Tabby cat George was last seen running off in the direction of a caravan park near his home in North Wales. He was found on a doorstep in West Yorkshire five weeks later and reunited with his owners. Owners Steven Davison, 71, and his wife Susan, 68, couldn't believe their luck when their daughter Gemma, 30, saw a picture of her childhood pet on a lost and found cats Facebook group.
Images show a shoal of fish making way for a blacktip shark off Heron Island in Queensland, Australia. It is thought that the reef shark was not interested in catching a meal, but the fish naturally keep their distance, creating circles of clear water around the predator. It’s thought that shoals may be an effective means for the majority of fish within them to escape predators’ jaws, because they confuse larger creatures. The ‘predator confusion effect’ is based on the idea that it becomes difficult for predators to pick out individual prey from groups because similar-looking fish create a sensory overload for predators.
Choc on Choc's Limited Edition Political Chocolates collection comes in three different flavours. David Cameron's bar is studded with blueberry pieces, Ed Miliband’s comes in a red raspberry flavour. Nick Clegg edition is filled with chunks of honeycomb and £3.99 bars will be available for limited time only.
Chelsea Clinton is opening up about life in the public eye, being a new mother and whether or not she would like to see her own mother become president in a new interview with Elle. Clinton, whose mother Hillary is expected to formally announce her presidential campaign this Sunday, said it is time the United States had a female leader. 'One of our core values in this country is that we are the land of equal opportunity, but when equal hasn't yet included gender, there is a fundamental challenge there,' she said.
Penn State University scientists say they have found evidence that we may not be alone. They found 50 galaxies emitting unusually high levels of radiation. This could be because aliens are harnessing the power of stars. The study was led by Dr Jason Wright from the Center for Exoplanets and Habitable Worlds at Penn State University in Pennsylvania. The findings were made using Nasa’s orbiting Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer (Wise) telescope. This telescope is perfect for detecting mid-infrared radiation that an advanced alien race might be emitting. However, Dr Wright noted that the findings were not a sure-fire sign of alien life. The observations could simply be due to natural phenomena, such
Modern Family star Sofia Vergara, 42, filed a lawsuit last August over the two frozen embryos. Nick Loeb, 39, says he's always 'dreamed' of being a father and wants to use them to have children of his own. The pair created the embryos through in vitro fertilization in November 2013 .
Judge M. Marc Kelly said Kevin Jonas Rojano-Nieto 'did not intend to harm' the three-year-old girl he raped at his family home in June. The mandatory sentence should be 25-years to life. Prosecutor have said they will appeal the controversial decision and will be pushing for the minimum sentence to be reinstated.
The 44-year-old has vowed to do less after presenting everything from the BBC's rugby league coverage to Crufts. She said it was 'exhausting' to be constantly asked about being gay. Balding married Alice Arnold in a private ceremony earlier this year. The broadcaster said she has never wanted children.
Abase Hussen took daughter Amira Abase to extremist rally in London in 2012 when she was 13. He was caught on video screaming in rage at protest outside US embassy in 2012. Also at the rally were hate cleric Anjem Choudary and Fusilier Lee Rigby's killer Michael Adebowale. Mr Hussen said: 'I went to show my feelings because my religion was being insulted, my faith. Protesting is not radical, it is our right' .
SpiderFab uses arachnid-like robots to construct large objects in orbit around the Earth by 'spinning' building material into shape. The robots can then piece together the materials while in orbit, finishing off the spacecraft. SpiderFab could cut construction costs by only launching raw materials such as carbon fibre.
Ukip leader made remarks after being asked to justify lack of diversity in manifesto. He said there was a 'half black' party spokesman featured prominently - and 'one fully black person' Ukip's immigration spokesman Steven Woolfe - who has dual heritage - was 'half-black' Mr Farage said: 'There was another one of our leading spokesman who is half black'
Alfie the Yorkshire terrier was dumped by thieves 120 miles from his home in Wednesbury, West Midlands. He was found in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, by RSPCA inspector Stephanie Law. The seven-year-old dog ran out of the woods in front of the van and started barking. When she opened her cab door, Alfie bounded in and started licking her face appreciatively.
The 69-year-old collaborated with NBC's Today show to launch a contest for one Elvis-obsessed couple to win the 'ultimate wedding' The winning duo - announced next Monday - will tie the knot at Elvis Presley's Graceland Wedding Chapel inside the Westgate Hotel on Thursday, April 23. Along with the singer's former wife in the audience, the winning couple will win a free wedding reception and hotel suite for two nights.
King Felipe, Queen Letizia and their daughters Princess Sofia and Princess Leonor looked immaculate at Palma cathedral on the Balearic isle of Mallorca. It is the first time the young princesses have been spotted at a public engagement for several months. The family are on the island for the annual holiday at the Marivent Palace royal holiday residence .
The Egyptian-themed mansion, advertised as Pharaoh’s Palace, promises a 'perfect private location' on seven secluded acres on the Gulf Coast on its website advertisement. An August 2014 adult-themed party dubbed 'Midsummer Night Wet Dream' got the mansion, bought by Canadian millionaire Gordon Lownds, its first noise complaint. The mansion also became where Sean Grey, its manager, and Nicholas Worlds ran a modeling agency dubbed Pharaoh's Daughters .
The original 1959 Barbie Doll has been reproduced and goes back on sale this Saturday in Australia. Myer City stores in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide will offer the first 100 customers the doll for the original 1959 price of $3.00. The dolls are newly produced but modelled on the Original Barbie Doll that was first released at the New York Toy Fair in 1959.
The final day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia kicked off with an explosion of colour in Sydney on Thursday. The Australiana-themed Romance Was Born presentation dazzled attendees with a stand-out collection brimming with design duo Luke Sales and Anna Plunkett's trademark eccentricity. The Art Gallery of New South Wales was transformed into a spectacular set designed by designer Alice Babidge.
Brussels will accuse Google of illegally abusing its supremacy on the internet search market. Google currently boasts a 90 per cent share in Europe's search engine market. It is accused of diverting internet users from rivals to its own services. The ruling is the result of a five-year investigation into the American search giant. The EU is also expected to probe Google's operating system for Android smartphones.
Employment rose above 31million in the three months to February - 557,000 higher than a year before. IMF chief Christine Lagarde and German finance minister Wolfgang Schaeuble praised Mr Osborne’s ‘wonderful job’ of handling the economy. David Cameron said the Conservatives had overseen a ‘jobs miracle’ and Britain had created more jobs in the last five years than the rest of the EU.
The vaccine is made from pieces of a protein called TARP that's found in about 95 per cent of prostate cancers. Animal studies have shown that the protein can effectively stimulate the immune system to attack the cancer. U.S. researchers are using the vaccine on 70 men who have been treated for prostate cancer. The men will be given six injections of the vaccine or a placebo during the two-year trial.
Senator Bob Corker, a Republican from Tennessee, said on Sunday that congressional oversight 'doesn't mean there won't be a deal' He said Congress has a responsibility to scour the details of a final plan - including any classified annexes - and ask the Obama administration hard questions about it, before finally voting on it. The Committee is due to meet April 14 to consider Corker's legislation to ensure that Congress debates and signs off on any pact. The bill requires the president to transmit, within five days of reaching a final deal, the text of the full agreement, along with materials related to its implementation.
Tracey Cox says that it takes more than just simple eye contact to get someone's attention. She gives her advice on how to use your peepers to get the attention of a stranger. She says the simple act of blinking can also make someone aware that you're attracted to them.
Margaret and Gary Mazan had 14 Red Setters seized by RSPCA after they were found in filthy cages. The animals had matted fur, were dehydrated and had not been provided with a suitable diet. Three of the fully grown dogs were found crammed in puppy cages and the majority were kept in a squalid garden shed. Magistrates heard the couple caused unnecessary suffering to some of the dogs by failing to seek veterinary care for their eyes and injuries to their tails. The pair were jailed for 26 weeks and given lifetime ban from owning or keeping pets.
Kim, Kanye, North and Khloe Kardashian are in the Armenian capital Yerevan on an eight-day visit. They are staying at the Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevans, which is on Republic Square. The city is a cultural and business hub in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia's South Caucasus. It is also the birthplace of Kim's late father, Robert Kardashian, who fled to the U.S. in the 1990s. The Kardashian-West crew are staying in the city's finest digs at the Marriott, which costs £96 per night.
Gang of armed robbers stole £145,000 from 13 shops in two-month crime spree in West Midlands. Used pink umbrellas to hide themselves as they burst into shops in Tipton, West Midlands . Also threatened shop workers with hammers, knives, golf clubs and screwdrivers . Police caught the gang following a raid on an Asda supermarket in Coseley, where they were armed with what was reported to be a gun in a plastic bag. They have now been jailed for more than 27 years after pleading guilty to conspiracy to rob .
Natasha Elderfield, 41, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court accused of the murder of her boyfriend Robert Dobinson, 33, in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The court heard how she flew into a rage when he interrupted her attempts to have sex with another man. Mr Dobinson had been dating mother-of-two Elderfield for about two years. The couple had had sex in the morning of the day he was killed, the court heard.
Jordan Sharifi, 17, was taken into custody on Friday by police in McKinney, Texas, who say he confessed to giving a gun and ammunition to 14-year-old Raymond Howell, Jr. On Thursday, Raymond was found in a ditch from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sharifi discovered Raymond's body in a rain culvert after the boy's mother called to ask him if he'd seen her son. He initially denied seeing a weapon but later admitted that he had given the boy the gun and had tried to hide it when he found it beneath his body. The two teenagers became friends after Sharifi moved in with one of Raymond's neighbors.
The Transportation Security Administration will 'enhance' officer training for hair pat-downs after complaints that African-American women were being racially targeted for unnecessary screenings. New training will commence at Los Angeles International Airport, one of the airports named in the complaint filed by the American Civil Liberties Union. The complaint was filed on behalf of Malaika Singleton, who said she was subjected to a pat-down with weeks of each other while traveling from Los Angeles to London in December 2013.
Rebecca Hannibal, 19, has pleaded guilty to supplying her best friend Georgina Bartter with 'purple speaker' ecstasy pills in the lead up to the Harbourlife dance festival. The 19-year-old died after collapsing on the dance floor in November last year after taking 'one and a half pills' She is believed to have had an extremely rare adverse reaction to the substance she took on the night. Police charge sheets seen by Daily Mail Australia allege the pills were purchased from Matthew Forti, who has been charged with supplying a prohibited drug between October 27 and November 8 last year.
By 2050, there will be 2.8billion Muslims and 2.9billion Christians in the world, Pew Research Center predicts. Percentage of atheists expected to fall across the globe in same time frame. Muslims will outnumber Christians by 2070 while Christians will remain largest group in 2050. Those who do not affiliate with any religion, including atheists and agnostics, will make up a 'declining share of the world's population'
Los Angeles judge Richard Fruin Jr. awarded Shelly Sterling most of the nearly $3million she had sought. Lawyers for Sterling had claimed that money used to buy V. Stiviano a house, luxury cars and stocks was her community property the couple had acquired over six decades of marriage. V.Stiviano's lawyer had argued that the gifts were made when Donald and Shelly were separated and that she couldn't seek them from a third party.
Five-year-old Awel Manyang believes her three siblings who died in the crash were eaten by crocodiles. Her siblings Bol, one, Madit, four and Anger, four, died after their mother Akon Guode crashed her 4WD into a lake at Wyndham Vale in Melbourne's outer west on Wednesday. The children's father, Joseph Tito Manyang, says Awel remains in a serious condition at the Royal Children's Hospital but she remembers the accident. Mr Manyang's partner and mother of the children was released from police custody on Thursday night after homicide detectives questioned her over the crash. She told him she was feeling 'very dizzy' before the accident
Jenny Wallenda, 87, the matriarch of the famous family of high-flying circus performers, died late Saturday at her home in Sarasota, Florida, according to family members. Wallenda was the oldest daughter of high wire walker Karl Wallenda and grandmother of daredevil performer Nik Wallenda. Her husband, Richard Faughnan, died in 1962 when a human pyramid collapsed. Karl Wallendas fell to his death in 1978. Jenny Wallenda walked the high wire as an adult and performed on bareback horses as a child .
Matthew Bird, from Ashburton, New Zealand, halved his income by quitting his well-paid job as an agricultural adviser to become a mechanic. Inland Revenue recently amended their child support formula which was enforced on April 1. Mr Bird has fathered three children and was previously expected to pay $1,300 a month in child support. He said he was happy to give up is $70,000 a year pay check for $38,000 if it meant his child support payment dropped to $554 a month.
Marie Hunt of Spring Green, Wisconsin, dropped out of high school after completing eighth grade when she couldn't get to her local high school, which was six miles away from her home. Her hospice nurse contacted River Valley High School after she expressed that she always regretted not graduating. Ms. Hunt was presented with an honorary high school diploma 87 years after her classmates graduated in 1928.
Nelson Felippe took a photo of a scene he witnessed on a train platform in Rio de Janeiro. He then posted it on Facebook, expressing his disapproval at the 'scene' The image was shared more than 100,000 times in 24 hours. The post has received thousands of comments with users applauding his witty way of exposing homophobia. 'I find it absurd that I should be forced to witness a scene like this'
British physicist Stephen Hawking has sung Monty Python's Galaxy Song. The song is being released digitally and on vinyl for Record Store Day 2015. It is a cover of the song from 1983 film MontyPython's The Meaning of Life. Professor Hawking, 73, appeared on film alongside Professor Brian Cox.
Lee Garlington is opening up about his secret gay relationship with Hollywood star Rock Hudson. He says he was an extra on a movie set when he first decided to check out Hudson, having heard rumors the star was gay, but had to wait an entire year until he heard from the star. Garlington says he would sneak over to the Hudson's house after work, and leave first thing in the morning. The two would then each bring a date to social events so people did not know they were in fact dating. This lasted for three years, from 1962 until 1965, and while their sneaking around seemed to work for awhile, Hudson became concerned after learning that a female fan had broken into his home
Senior Constable Neale McShane has spent ten years working in Birdsville in far south-west Queensland. The 59-year-old is one of the most remotely stationed police officers in Australia. Temperatures in the region can reach over 50 degrees, giving rise to a number of desert rescues. The town has a jurisdiction of about the size of the United Kingdom, and has a population of only 100 people. The heat coupled with the solitude means officers need stronger ties with the community.
Deaths in Britain will start to go up and increase by 20 per cent over next two decades, report says. Report by International Longevity Centre-UK says younger people will still be under money pressure after death. Younger people are finding it increasingly difficult to afford homes or to start families.
Moore and Willis purchased the south tower penthouse on the 28th floor of the historic San Remo apartment building in 1990 from Saturday Night Fever producer Robert Stigwood. The 14-bedroom apartment includes a 7,000 square feet of living space and wrap around terraces with views of both Central Park and the Hudson River. Moore says she is selling the apartment and maisonette since she doesn't spend much time at the residence anymore.
Posters were stuck on lampposts and bus stops across the Grangetown suburb of Cardiff. They read: 'Democracy is a system whereby man violates the right of Allah' Cardiff Council have begun removing the posters, dubbed 'chilling' and 'threatening' by locals.
The 41-year-old man is said to have posted a 'blasphemous' status on his Facebook page last July. He told police he was sent the image over Whatsapp, but later admitted to posting it. The United Arab Emirates treats blasphemy as a serious criminal offence in the country .
Nicole Mihai was told by New Zealand Immigration that once her Visa expires, she must return to Romania. The 34-year-old separated from her New Zealand born partner after a two-year relationship. She was awarded full custody of their son, with her ex partner having little contact with Chris. A ruling from the Family Court said Chris must remain within 50 kilometres of his Kiwi father. The Immigration Agency have told her that her application has nothing to do with Chris and therefore he is none of their concern.
Poundland last week announced that sales exceed £1billion for the first time last year. The budget retailer is now Europe's largest single-price discount retailer. But new research has found certain items on sale at Poundland are up to 50 per cent more expensive. This includes Kellogs Cornflakes for £1 and Galaxy Minstrels for 98p, compared to Asda's 98p. Poundland says it is 40 per cent cheaper or more against 1,000 branded products.
Lake Teller in Boulder, Colorado, has been invaded by 3,000 to 4,000 goldfish, which wildlife officials say started as someone dumping 'four or five' of their pets in the water two or three years ago. The fish are threatening to over-run the natural species in the lake, by eating up all their resources and spreading unnatural diseases. Officials are now considering two options - electroshocking the fish or draining the lake completely. The latter is the most likely option.
Her Majesty's @BritishMonarchy account has 970,000 followers - double the 446,000 picked up by the Prince of Wales and his @ClarenceHouse account. Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are third and fourth. The Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima and their @koninklijkhuis account are fifth and sixth.
Abbey Clancy, 29, joins forces with Lily Donaldson, Foxes and Alice Dellal for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. The campaign has so far raised £13.5m for Breakthrough Breast Cancer's research funding. The Strictly Come Dancing winner says she is 'honoured' to be a part of the campaign.
Ards Borough Council in Northern Ireland put on taxpayer-funded dinner to ‘maintain morale’. Staff feasted on roast turkey and potatoes cooked in duck fat before moving to the dance floor. Council chiefs paid £5,225 for caterers for the dinner in December last year at the Queens Hall in Newtonards, County Down, with hire of venue costing £265.80.
Feidin Santana, 23, has been hailed a hero for keeping his cellphone camera trained on Officer Michael Slager as he fired eight shots at Scott, 50, in North Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday and later releasing the video. He visited the Scott family home in Charleston on Thursday to meet with the man's heartbroken parents, son and other relatives. 'Oh, thank you God!' Judy Scott, the mother of Walter Scott said, as she embraced Santana tightly. 'You did a good thing, Brother,' Walter Scott's son, Walter Jr., 20, added as he embraced Santana. 'I don't know how this would've turned out without the video, I just want to
Tamoxifen kills off cancer cells or stunts their growth by blocking the cancer-causing hormone oestrogen from reaching diseased cells. Study found breast cancer cells react with caffeine and caffeic acid, which are both found in the hot drink. Caffeine causes the cells to divide less frequently and divide more often.
Apple Watch available for preorder online and to try out in stores by appointment, but not to take home. Watch goes on sale officially on April 24, online and. through appointments in shops, including trendy fashion. boutiques in Paris, London and Tokyo. Apple CEO Tim Cook said initial. orders were 'great' .
Reverend Jonno Williams is the parish priest of the Anglican-Uniting Church at Canowindra and will be conducting Wednesday’s funeral service. He knows the family well and is expecting it to be a tough day for everyone. The 26-year-old's burned body was found last Friday around five metres from a road in Cocoparra National Park, north of Griffith, NSW, by police in an area where her accused killer, Vincent Stanford, went on regular camping trips. Ms Scott was due to marry fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley last Saturday .
The Queen attended a reception for the Calgary Highlanders, Royal Hamilton Light Infantry and Canadian Scottish Regiment at Canada House in Trafalgar Square, London today. The event was held in honour of the three Canadian regiments which the royal members individually lead as Colonels-in-Chief. The Queen wore a special diamond-encrusted white gold sweetheart brooch for the occasion, fashioned in the shape of the cap badge of The Calgary Highland's cap badge. Her Majesty was joined at the event by Prince Philip and her cousin Princess Alexandra.
Kendra Moad of Kearns, Utah followed her grandfather out of the house Friday morning as he pulled his truck forward so he could move some garbage cans. He did not however see the toddler in front of his truck and killed her. Kendra suffered severe head trauma and was unconscious when medical workers arrived, and was pronounced dead shortly after at a nearby hospital. This is now the fourth time since August that a child was accidentally run over and killed in their own driveway by a family member in Utah.
George Lucas dropped plans for a film studio in 2012 because of opposition from neighbors. But now he has unveiled plans to build 224 homes for low-income families on 1,039 acres of land in Lucas Valley, California. The project, submitted for planning on Wednesday, would span 52 acres and cost around $200m.
Shaun Worthington, 29, died instantly after his car veered into oncoming traffic on November 19 last year. His Audi A4 collided with a truck on the A614 between Burton Agnes and Haisthorpe, East Yorkshire. His mobile phone records showed he had sent a text message at 1.04pm - the same time the crash happened. His mother Jane Allen said: 'If someone somewhere reads this and it makes them stop using their phone while driving, then at least that is something' Coroner Paul Marks returned a verdict of accidental death.
Solar Probe Plus will carry four experiments into the corona and study the solar wind and energetic particles as they blast off the surface of the star. The launch window opens for 20 days starting on July 31, 2018. Over 24 orbits, the mission will use seven flybys of Venus to reduce its distance from the sun. During the closest passes around the sun, temperatures outside the spacecraft will reach nearly 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit.
The claims come just weeks after the premiere of the HBO documentary Going Clear, where former members of the church accused David Miscavige and his associates of systemic harassment, abuse and blackmail. The Church of Scientology has categorically denied the claims, which were made by Florida-based private investigator Dwayne Powell in 2013. Powell reportedly told police that he was hired by the church through a Florida firm to follow his elderly father, Ronald, after he'd left the church. The duo's surveillance activities allegedly included sifting though Ronald's garbage, photographing him and tailing him using a tracking device they had planted on his car.
A preservation group says old Texas dance halls that for years served as important social centers in rural areas of the state are decaying and closing, with comparatively few still operating. Kendalia Halle was built more than 100 years ago by German immigrants, who through the latter half of the 19th century comprised more than 5 percent of Texas' population. About 400 such halls still stand — many unused and decaying — but only two traditional dance halls continue to operate on nearly a daily basis.
Martha was playing on the beach in Leasowe, Merseyside, when she was swept out to sea by the tide. Owner launched their own rescue attempt but were unable to save their pet. RNLI crew were called and managed to find Martha who was cold and shivering. They then pulled the dog on to the lifeboat after grabbing her by the collar .
Belinda, 56, from Essex, had hoped the operation would deal with her jowls. But the 'horrendous' scars left her bereft of confidence and feeling worse than ever before. Belinda is to appear on TLC's Extreme Beauty Disasters to warn of the dangers of travel abroad for surgery.
Listeners say the vital last minutes of numerous shows have been left off versions uploaded to iPlayer. They branded the problem ‘irritating’, ‘annoying’ and ‘frustrating’. Shows such as Dad’s Army and Hancock's Half Hour have all fallen foul of the problem. The BBC blames the problem on the system it uses to record programmes.
Elderflower Fields Festival will be held in the idyllic setting of Pippingford Park for the second year running. The festival was created in 2012 by a small team of friends to provide the perfect environment for kids and grown-ups to fully escape for a weekend in the great outdoors. Festival will partner with East Sussex Music Services for the first time to provide a range of introductory music opportunities for children .
Kuku Kube is available for free on Facebook, Android, iOS and on desktop browsers. On each board, one of the squares is a slightly different shade of the same colour. The aim is to find this odd square by tapping it with your finger or clicking it with the mouse. Players get a point for every correct square identified, but if they click or tap the wrong square they lose a point. On the desktop version the game lets you continue until the timer runs out, but on mobile apps players can't progress until they have scored more than 20 on each level.
Khayree Gay, 31, was captured on Friday at the Security Inn and Suites hotel in Lake City, South Carolina, according to a report from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Gay, who is originally from Feltonville, Pennsylvania, is facing federal charges for allegedly kidnapping a Jewelers Row employee on April 4 in Philadelphia. The 53-year-old female victim was pulled into a Ford van in a parking garage and told she was going to die by men in ski masks unless she handed over the code for the jewelry store safe. The woman was treated at a local hospital for broken ribs and a concussion .
‘untested and unscientific’ apps cause stress by making us worry that we are abnormal or unhealthy, says GP. Popular apps include MyFitnessPal and Apple’s health app, which is automatically installed on the latest Apple smartphones. Dr Des Spence warned newer apps that monitor your heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen levels could be causing unnecessary worry.
The 43-year-old is the first presenter of the BBC dance contest to be nominated for the awards. Both Sir Bruce Forsyth and co-host Tess Daly have failed to receive a nomination from the show. It comes even though she was absent for almost a month while daughter Matilda, eight, recovered after her Halloween costume caught fire.
The story was written by Queen Victoria when she was just 10 years old and will be published in June. It tells the story of a 12-year-old girl, Alice Laselles, who was sent away to boarding school. The tale was written in her 'Composition' notebook as part of her studies with her governess, Baroness Louise Lehzen. The original red notebook has been kept in the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle.
Sarah Reign, 26, is a 'feedee' who gorges on junk food in various states of undress to titillate male viewers. The New Yorker, who weighs 26 stone, says she enjoyed eating so much, she decided to turn it into a job. After realising that her weight could become a lucrative sideline for her, she set about gaining more and is now six stone heavier than before.
Britt Lapthorne was last seen at the Latin Club Fuego in Dubrovnik, Croatia, on September 18, 2008. Her body was found in nearby Boninovo Bay, where it was found almost three weeks later. Her parents believe she was murdered, her body weighted down and dumped at sea. It has now emerged a Victorian inquest into her death will be closed. State Coroner Ian Gray will officially close it at a hearing in Melbourne on Thursday. He will hear a summary of previously unreleased reports prepared by both Australian Federal Police and Croatian authorities.
Belinda Bartholomew claims she was racially abused at a Bondi butcher on Monday night. She was buying a chicken for her and her Roosters star boyfriend Aidan Guerra to have for dinner. The young woman claims the man working at Sam The Butcher in Bondi called her a 'f***ing c***' when she asked for a different chicken to the one he had picked up. The man working vehemently denies any claims he swore at or abused the young woman. He said she was the one being rude on a day when he was having issues with his eftpos machine.
Rachel Lynn Lehnardt, 35, from Evans, Georgia, was arrested on Saturday night and charged with two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. She allegedly played naked Twister with her daughter and her friends before having sex with an 18-year-old male in the bathroom. The mother-of-five was arrested after sharing details of the incident with her Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor, who then went to authorities. She lost custody of her five children, who are aged four, six, eight, 10 and 16, after the incident.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 68, underwent emergency heart surgery at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on April 16. The successful surgery was performed by the hospital's cardiac surgery chief, Dr Richard Shemin. The procedure cleared a major blockage from the Hall of Famer's heart . He was admitted to the hospital earlier in the week with cardiovascular disease .
Dave Sim, 36, has put in months of training aboard his bright yellow Mark Three Chopper. He hopes to ride all 2077 miles of the 2015 Tour de France route this summer. The 36-year-old personal trainer from Southport, Merseyside, is hoping his stunt will inspire people to ride themselves.
Walter Scott, 50, was gunned down by Officer Michael Slager on Saturday morning in Charleston, South Carolina. The father-of-four was running from the cop with his back turned when he was shot dead. Rapper Big Boi simply tweeted an image of a black square with the words: '#WalterScott' Singer Janelle Monáe said: 'This brought tears to my eyes' . Musician Questlove wrote: 'I believe in waiting to hear everything before casting opinion. But allow me the preemptive...uh...shot of "I feared for my life" my ass' Director Joss Whedon added: 'At this point, the Slager murder
Cultural historian at Syracuse University, London, Chris Cook, said whistling has all but disappeared over the last few decades. The rise of the mobile phone and music on the ipod means young people are less likely to whistle now. In the 70s and 80s whistling was still popular in many pop songs, such as Paul Simon's 1972 hit Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard.
The blunder was made at the pensions office in Essen, in the North Rhine-Westphalia area of Germany. The bill is more than a thousands times than the whole of Germany's annual gross domestic product. The £3.35 billion is also enough to pay the UK government debt nearly 2,000 times over. A quadrillion, is a thousand times one trillion in the American system.
Yervand Garginian, a 60-year-old bus driver from South Croydon in Melbourne, filmed himself cooking chicken on an open charcoal barbecue using a traditional 'khorovats' recipe at a recent family gathering. His daughter Elizabeth Garginian posted the video to Reddit and it has since been viewed more than five million times after it was shared across Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. In the video Mr Garginian dismisses the Australian-style barbecue of cooking 'oily' sausages.
Conchita Wurst has been transformed into Gustav Klimt's Golden Adele for the Life Ball 2015 poster shot by Ellen von Unwerth. The poster promotes the dazzling Life Ball event, where Conchita will perform and walk in a fashion show. The Life Ball is the biggest charity event in Europe supporting people with HIV/AIDS and is being dubbed Europe's answer to the MET Ball.
64 per cent of adults think they spend more money when they go shopping with friends. Main reasons for this are 'showing off in front of friends' and 'succumbing to peer pressure' Top items on which people overspend include food (58 per cent), clothing (54 per cent) and household items (28 per cent).
TV star Karren Brady helped David Cameron announce 16,000 new apprenticeships in Newark today. But she was relegated to coat duty, helping him with his jacket as he stood to speak at event. She was appearing alongside Mr Cameron at National Grid training centre in Newark, Nottinghamshire. Mr Cameron has pledged to create three million more apprenticeships if Tories win election.
Catherine Grove, 28, vanished in July 2013, abandoning her car and belongings in Fayetteville, Arkansas, only to show up weeks later under heavy guard at the Church of Wells in Wells, Texas. Her parents, Andy and Patty Grove, said they believed their daughter had been brainwashed by the so-called 'religious cult' . Grove, a former nursing student, said she was 'seeking the Lord' and was not being held against her will, despite protestations from her parents. Then, earlier this month, Grove left the church under mysterious circumstances. She called 911 on April 2 sounding disoriented, asking if someone could pick her up. A sheriff was sent to get
Second-hand car dealer Neil Tuckett has turned his back on the modern vehicle and only sells Henry Ford's famous Model T. Despite his newest models being nearly 90 years old, the businessman, from Buckinghamshire, is selling one every week. He says his customers love the Model T - the first affordable mass-produced car - because they don't require need road tax or an MOT and are cheaper to maintain than modern cars.
The map uses data from the California Roadkill Observation System, a volunteer-submitted database of instances where wildlife and vehicles collided over the past five years. Clicking on the dots reveals the species - striped skunk, mountain lion, black bear, gopher snake, desert iguana - and where and when they were hit. Major hotspots include the Sacramento area where I-80 and I-5 run across bypasses along the Pacific Flyway. In the region, marshy areas attract birds during migration resulting in high rates of roadkill.
Dr Ros Altmann will be appointed as Minister for Consumer Protection if the party wins the election. She will take responsibility for protecting people from rip-off pension and mortgage charges. Former Treasury adviser will also be in charge of financial education and Government policy. Dr Altmann is a former Treasury adviser who went on to head over-50s group Saga .
It took the El Dorado Superior Court jury in less than two hours to convict Colleen Harris of murdering Robert Edward 'Bob' Harris in their Placerville, California home in 2013. In 1985, she shot dead her second husband and the father of her three children, 46-year-old James Batten, after claiming he had been abusive towards her. Both killings were carried out in the same home with the same type of gun, and in both cases, after pulling the trigger, she claimed she had temporary amnesia and could not remember doing it. She stands to receive 50 years to life for first-degree murder with a firearm.
Tracey Taylor, 34, caused more than £13,000 worth of damage to her ex-fiance's Porsche and his new girlfriend's BMW. Her two daughters, aged 12 and four, were in the back of the luxury cars at the time. Earlier that day she had attacked her former lover and his girlfriend, punching him on the ear and pulling her hair after barging her way into her home in Ratby, Leics. She admitted burglary, criminal damage and two counts of common assault at Leicester Crown Court.
Admiral Mike Mullen, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, allegedly told three comrades of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl that the soldier was a deserter, claim three of the soldier's comrades. Mullen was in a position to tell the president his soldier had run away five years before National Security Adviser Susan Rice told the world that he had served honorably. This development comes one week after officials scheduled a July hearing for the Army sergeant who left his post in Afghanistan and was held by the Taliban for five years.
Mark Ward Faville, of Christiansburg, Virginia, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of his wife Anne, who died in 2000 after being suffocated in a homicidal manner. After the verdict was, read, Faville was taken away, and it was then he took his own life in the courthouse. It is not known how he did this and an investigation is underway. The jury of 10 men and two women took just a few hours to come back with a conviction in the case after hearing closing arguments Friday morning.
Jodi Arias has reported to prison to begin serving her life sentence for murder, and she has a new mugshot. The image shows a stone-faced Arias dressed in an orange prison uniform. It's a sharp contrast from her original booking photo in which displayed a smirk. She later said she flashed the grin because that's what her victim would have done if he were in the same situation. Arias was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison - with no change of parole - on Monday. She killed ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander in what prosecutors said was a jealous rage because he wanted to break off their relationship.
Sophomore Tiffany Gay thought she was being led outside for a routine fire drill but instead she found her biggest crush, junior Luis Velasquez, holding a bouquet of flowers. Gay is a special needs student who struggles with a genetic disorder called Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) that causes sufferers to have an insatiable appetite. Video of the proposal has over 3.5 million views since being posted on Tuesday .
Cheryl Prudham, 33, and husband Robert, 30, plan to renew their wedding vows in Las Vegas in March. The couple, from Gravesend, Kent, claim £39,192 in benefits a year on top of £1,600 a month in wages. Couple have only just got back together after a short split because they want to have more children. They visited Thomson travel agents in Kent to book the 'no expense spared' family break .
Fisticuffs broke out at Fat Tuesdays bar opening at Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York. Four security guards and a police officer were injured in the brawl. Three men were arrested in the aftermath of the fight. The damage from the fight is thought to top $4,000, according to reports.
China is planning to expand the Qinghai to Tibet railway 'at Nepal's request' by 2020. New plans underline China's increasing influence in Nepal, after years of improving its infrastructure. The step is important politically as it shows Beijing building links with Nepal. It is a country India regards as firmly within its sphere of influence.
Dramatic footage has emerged of two separate houses being swept away by floodwater as wild weather wreaks havoc along the coast of New South Wales. One house was filmed as it was carried along a street in Dungog, in the Hunter Valley, north of Sydney. Another was filmed in Toronto, near Lake Macquarie, west of Newcastle. Three people have already died during the storms that continue to lash the Central Hunter region. More than 20 people have been rescued from the flooding and 215,000 homes and businesses are without power.
The inquiry into the Iraq war, lead by Sir John Chilcot, began in 2009, stopped taking evidence in 2011. It was initially thought it would be delayed until after the general election amid claims it could be damning for Labour. But it has now been suggested the findings of the inquiry will not be published until 2016.
Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is the main ingredient in the over-the-counter pain reliever Tylenol. It has been in use for more than 70 years, but this is the first time that this side effect has been discovered. The researchers don't know if other pain relievers such as ibuprofen and aspirin have the same effect, although they plan on finding out in future research.
Henry and Donna Lou Rayhons married seven years ago in their northern Iowa hometown, but their domestic routine of church activities and political functions unraveled as Donna's health began to fail. Last year, the 78-year-old woman was moved into a nursing home, suffering from dementia and Alzheimers. According to Henry Rayhon's family, this was decided by her daughters from a previous marriage. The charges were filed days after she died last August, days before he was formally charged.
Nine-year-old boy was whipped with skipping ropes by his adoptive mother for not knowing story of Pinocchio. Adoptive mother Li arrested on suspicion of child abuse after teachers at his school in Nanjing raised the alarm. Photographs of the child's horrific injuries were shared online as his mother was arrested.
IKEA's new service, Wedding Online, allows couples to get virtually hitched and have guests from all over the world. Couples need Facebook accounts and working webcams to use the service. They can choose from a range of different wedding settings depending on their style. Guests are invited via Facebook, and their webcam streams are pasted onto a virtual body .
Mimi and Joe Lemay's five-year-old son Jacob was born Mia, the second of three sisters, but from a very early age, he began rejecting his gender. He would insist on changing his clothes 10 to 12 times a day, and his parents assumed he was just raising a typical tomboy. But shortly before he turned three, Jacob declared himself a boy. The Lemays eased into Jacob's transition, slowly allowing him to wear boy clothes, cut his hair short, and refer to himself as a boy at home. On a trip to Disney World last year, they let him wear a Prince Charming costume and he 'just glowed'
Couple took 14-year-old son out of school without permission for a five-day holiday to Spain. They were originally fined £120 for the unauthorised absence from Sweyne Park School in Rayleigh, Essex. The boy’s grandmother, from Benfleet, Essex, paid up to stop the bailiffs taking property. She said: 'He's a bright boy, my grandson, and he could easily hack five days off'
Michael Keith Spell, 25, of Parachute, Colorado, was sentenced following a hearing before state District Judge Richard Simonton in Sidney, Montana. He pleaded guilty in October to killing Sherry Arnold, 43, after attempting to abduct the popular math teacher as she was jogging near her home in 2012. Arnold's body was found months later buried in a shallow grave in a rural area near Williston, North Dakota. Co-defendant Lester Van Waters Jr. was sentenced in December to 80 years in prison on a charge of deliberate homicide by accountability.
The 10 tonne 'fatberg' was found beneath Draycott Avenue and Walton Street in West London. It was 40 metres long and made up of fat and wet wipes and caused the sewer to break . Thames Water have now been forced to repair the old brick sewer at a cost of £400,000 . So far the waste removed from the sewer is the equivalent weight of about five Porsche 911s.
Lloyd Dennis taught at a number of primary schools across Hampshire before becoming a lecturer at Basingstoke College of Technology. The 32-year-old has been charged with 28 separate offences against two children that include rape and sexual activity with a child. Among the schools where Dennis has taught is Cadland Primary School and Bishop’s Waltham Junior School. Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward to help their investigation .
Laurene Jobs, the widow of Apple founder Steve Jobs, said that Hillary Clinton has 'judgment and wisdom' based on her public service. 'It matters, of course, that Hillary is a woman. But what matters more is what kind of woman she is,' she said. Clinton announced her intention to seek the Democratic nomination on Sunday - and set upon the campaign trail with a trip to meet 'ordinary' voters in Iowa. But she was blasted for her 'staged' visit on Tuesday morning to a coffee shop in LeClaire, Iowa. Austin Bird, one of the men pictured sitting at the table with Mrs Clinton, claimed the whole event was orchestrated 'from beginning to
Henri Morris, 67, was jailed for 10 years after admitting drugging a female employee during a business trip in order to take naked photos of her. He was caught in an FBI sting after investigators were approached by one of his victims. She told them that her drink was spiked by the married businessman after they traveled together from Houston, Texas, to New Jersey for work. The woman said when she woke up she was naked and her boss was standing over her and taking pictures on his mobile phone.
Brian Nicol, 32, dived into a pool at a villa in Nueva Andalucia, Costa del Sol, but failed to resurface. His friends dragged him out of the water and tried to save him, but he could not be saved. Police and paramedics arrived shortly after the incident at 8.30am on Easter Sunday. The group had been on a night out in Marbella before returning to the villa to party .
Philadelphia-based artist and journalist Alison Nastasi has collated a collection of intimate portraits featuring well-known artists with their furry friends. Featuring the likes of Henri Matisse, Salvador Dali, Georgia O'Keefe and many others, the book allows an intimate insight into the private lives of many great artists.
Abdul Hadi Arwani, 48, was shot and killed in his car on a quiet street in North West London. He was called to a job in the area he was killed days before his death by a man asking for a quote. The man was identified as black and speaking with an African accent. Scotland Yard is looking into whether the man was a hired killer who postponed the hit because because he was not alone.
Vincent Stanford moved to Leeton, in the Riverina region of New South Wales, with his mother and elder brother 13 months ago. The 24-year-old was born in Tasmania and lived in Holland with his family before returning to Australia as an adult. Neighbours say the accused and his family mostly kept to themselves but were friendly and 'would come over for a cup of coffee' . His identical twin brother moved from Holland back to Australia in June 2013 and now lives in South Australia .
Squadron Leader Ian Joll was forced to crash land his plane on a Dutch beach in May 1940. He had been involved in a strafing attack on a German aircraft when his plane was hit by ground fire. Sq Ldr Joll and his gunner trekked for miles along a beach and persuaded a Dutch fisherman to take them to England. Ten minutes later his parents received a telegram telling them their son was missing presumed dead. His incredible story came to light as his medals - including the Distinguished Flying Cross - were put up for auction.
The two major parties will only be separated by 0.1 per cent, according to the ICM Wisdom Index poll. The poll puts David Cameron and the Tories at 31.8 per cent of the vote, with Labour on 31.7 per cent. The Liberal Democrats are now expected to get 13.5 per cent - slightly ahead of UKIP with 12.7.
Nurhayada Sofia was out shopping with her mother at the Kenanga Wholesale City mall in Pudu, Malaysia. The six-year-old was playing with the handrail at the top of the escalator with her sister. She then appears to be dragged over the side and vanishes as stunned bystanders rush to the edge. She was killed on impact after suffering horrific head injuries and is expected to be buried in her father's hometown.
Lorenzo Simon and Michelle Bird used their friend Michael Spalding for slave labour before killing him. The 39-year-old's remains were stuffed into two suitcases before being thrown into Birmingham Canal. Simon was found guilty of murder at Birmingham Crown Court today and Bird was convicted of assisting an offender and sentenced to two and a half years. Police released CCTV footage showing the pair dragging the cases along a pavement.
Stephanie Scott, 26, was due to marry her long-time partner Aaron Leeson-Woolley on Saturday. Her sister Kim Scott posted a poem she had written to read out at the wedding. The poem was addressed to 'my dearest Stephanie and Aaron on your wedding day. This is for you' Ms Scott's body was found in Cocoparra National Park on Friday afternoon. Vincent Stanford, 24, was arrested and charged with her murder on Thursday morning.
Lib Dem leader was given option of moving his family into grace-and-favour government mansion. But his wife Miriam vetoed the move, saying the best thing would be for the children to stay here. The couple were seen drinking wine and cooking paella in their £1.5million Putney home for ITV's Tonight programme.
Duncan Bannatyne said Ed Miliband’s plan to scrap 'non-dom' status had won him over. He tweeted: 'Ed Milliband says he will abolish non-dom status in UK. This gets my vote I never thought any party would have courage to do this' Comes after hotelier signed letter from more than 100 business leaders backing Tories' economic record.
Brothers Naveed and Rizwan Hussain jailed for 12 months each for health and safety offences. Three people were hospitalised after three-storey building collapsed in Sheffield in March 2013. Doctor's wife and student plunged from living rooms of their flats into basement below. A workman was buried after a digger struck a load-bearing column in the basement. Judge said: 'It was only by the grace of God or good fortune that people were not seriously injured or killed'
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's aunt, Maret Tsarnaeva, claimed in an interview this week that her nephew had been wrongfully convicted in the Boston bombing as part of a U.S. conspiracy. The bomber's uncle, Said-Hussein Tsarnaev, said that 'American special services' orchestrated the 2013 terrorist attack which left three dead and hundreds more wounded. Tsarnaev was found guilty by a Boston jury on April 8 of all 30 counts - 17 of them carrying the death penalty - in connection to the deadly April 2013 attacks. The family members could offer no evidence to back up their allegations.
Tutors are deciding whether to bring back the exams, which would be designed to select exceptional applicants. The university said recent changes to the exams system made it more difficult to decide which students to admit. Under coalition reforms planned to ‘toughen up’ the qualifications, AS exams will be optional starting this September.
Prairie dog deaths at Picture Canyon in Arizona alerted officials to the possibility of an outbreak. Parasitic insects from the preserve near a water treatment plant in Flagstaff were found to carry the illness. The plague is still contracted by as many as 2,000 people a year, according to the World Health Organization. Human cases have developed from close contact with cats who have preyed on infected vermin .
Prince William is due at the Cenotaph on the same day the Duchess of Cambridge is due to give birth. Despite the clash, the Duke of Cambridge plans to do 'everything he can' to be at the official commemorations to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli and Anzac campaigns. Leading obstetrician Guy Thorpe-Beeston will be in charge of the birth.
The CHP became aware of the woman after someone called 911 to report there was an erratic driver in a black SUV on a freeway in Orange County around 12:30pm Wednesday. The woman was 'weaving, accelerating and slowing down,' according to a tweet by the official CHP Southern Division Twitter. Unlike typical police chases, the woman wasn't speeding and was driving at 35 and 40mph, CHP officer Juan Galvan said. The chase finally came to an end around 1:15pm when one patrol officer tapped the rear bumper of the SUV and sent the car into a slow spin.
The teenager from Lahore in Punjab province Pakistan, who has been identified only as Nuaman, had just left a local shop when he was beaten and burnt with Kerosene. The boy, who is now being treated at Mayo Hospital in Lahore, described how he was approached by the two Muslim youths as they left Friday prayers at their local mosque. The 14-year-old, who lives with his uncle, has said he did not know who had attacked him but said he would be able to identify the assailants if he saw them again.
Candice Swanepoel, Elsa Hosk and Jasmine Tookes star in Victoria's Secret's latest campaign. Show off new Dream Angels range of push-up bras and see-through macs. Candice, 26, recently appeared in Max Factor's latest beauty campaign as Marilyn Monroe.
Kyle Knox, from London, was last seen alive at the foot of Ben Nevis on March 31. The 23-year-old was reported missing when he failed to return to his hotel in Fort William. It was believed that he was attempting to scale the 4409-ft high peak alone. Today, a body was recovered by a Royal Navy Helicopter in the Surgeon's Gully area .
Baby girl was found face down in toilet bowl at Silcock's Amusement Arcade in Southport, Merseyside. She was named April by staff at Ormskirk Hospital where she is being treated. Police released CCTV image of a woman they were looking to trace earlier today. Officers say they have traced the mother of baby April to an address in the area. Baby April is said to be 'safe and well' and is being cared for by hospital staff.
Ceara Lynch, 28, from Portland, Oregon, says her career began when she realized how much money she could make from selling her used underwear online. Her first pair sold for $70. Ceara says she's up-front about her job when she's dating, and has had three serious relationships over the course of her career.
Donald Graham, 62, killed heiress and property developer Janet Brown, 45, for her money in 2005. He stole £300,000 of her savings, her Land Rover and Porsche and took her horses. He also tried to siphon off thousands of pounds from her estate and that of her family. Prosecutors wanted to reclaim his ill-gotten gains, which totalled £816,127.86p, under Proceeds of Crime Act. But Newcastle Crown Court heard Graham now has no available assets and must pay back just £1.
Duffel bag containing human remains found on Loughery Way in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Saturday morning. It was seen outside building used by biotechnology company Biogen Inc, one block away from police station. It comes as more remains have been found in common area of apartment complex across road. All of the remains are believed to belong to one person, who has not been identified. Suspect will be arraigned on Monday at Cambridge District Court; investigation ongoing.
Grant Hackett's father has revealed his son's sleeping pill addiction was triggered by a death threat. Former police inspector Neville Hackett said that his son had 'his life threatened by a well-known associate of criminals' two years ago. The revelation comes after the 34-year-old made a come back last Sunday when he earned a 2015 world titles relay team berth by cruising to fourth place in one minute and 46.84 seconds. He made the team after only six months of training following a six-year layoff, with his training schedule now involving 55-60km of swimming a week.
Mohamed Morsi, 63, sentenced to 20 years for ordering arrest and torture of protesters in 2012. Fourteen others were convicted on the same charges, with most also jailed for 20 years. But court cleared defendants on charges of inciting murder over deaths of two protesters. Morsi, Egypt's first freely elected leader, came to power following 2011 ouster of Hosni Mubarak. But he was himself toppled by then-army chief and now President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Some 3.7 million of the short-fused gun owners also confessed to carrying their weapons outside of the home. The majority of angry gun owners were young or middle aged men, study found. They were said to be more likely to live in suburban areas and be married. The findings were described as 'something of a wake-up call' by the report's author.
Travel site, WanderBat, has found Qatar Airways to be the world's most reliable airline. The airline scored a perfect 100 in the research by travel site WanderBat. Followed closely by Emirates and China Eastern, the top three airlines in the world. British Airways ranked in eighth place as the only UK airline to make the list.
The man, known only as Donor 7042, carries a defective gene known as neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) that can pass on a severe, life-limiting condition to his offspring. Ten of his offspring have already been diagnosed with NF1 - a condition which can increase the risk of cancer, cause learning difficulties and reduce a sufferer’s lifespan by up to 15 years. A child born from a parent with the defective gene has up to a 50 per cent chance of developing the disease.
Kevin Gill, from Naples, Florida, found the eight-inch alligator outside and took it to his son, 13, to nurse it back to health. But Collier County deputies were serving a search warrant on the family's home when they found the gator and took him to jail. It is a felony in Florida to keep an alligator without a license, regardless of its size .
The Azamara Club Cruises' Quest vessel carries about 680 passengers, making it a more intimate voyage. The size of the ship means it is able to access ports that are off-limits to the bigger vessels. There is an unfeasibly wide selection of on-board eating places - there is a Tardis-like feel to the way that something that looks small from the outside can accommodate so much on the inside.
Jon Stewart will host his last show on August 6 after 17 years as host of The Daily Show. He said he decided to quit because he was becoming depressed by American politics and cable news. He will be replaced by Trevor Noah, 31, who instantly became the center of a debate over his questionable jokes .
Castro passed away on Friday morning while in his sleep in San Diego where he was in hospice care, a family spokesman said. He was a self-made man, the embodiment of the American dream overcoming poverty and discrimination to graduate from college, and launch a successful career in politics and diplomacy. During his career, Castro also served as an American ambassador to three countries including El Salvador, Bolivia and Argentina. 'America is the land of opportunity,' he said in 2010.
Dr Donald DeWitt, 65, was arrested Monday and charged with attempted sexual assault, child endangerment and criminal sexual contact. The prominent human sexuality and biology teacher at the highly competitive Bergen County Academies in Hackensack was being held on $300,000 cash bail Tuesday. He has been ordered to have no contact with the 16-year-old victim. The victim's sister discovered his raunchy emails and told their mother, who then called police .
Racegoer seen on video deliberately knocking 63-year-old man to the floor at Aintree racecourse. The man is seen unsteady on his feet and swaying after the day at the races on Thursday. He barges into the man, who then stumbles backwards and falls into the road . The 34- year-old, dressed in a suit, then walks off as people gasp and try to help victim. He was later taken to hospital and treated for bruising on his face . Merseyside Police said he was interviewed under caution and released pending further inquiries .
Scott Shirley, his wife Mayo and seven-year-old son Phoenix were travelling back to Washington DC. The family were on a United Airlines flight from Orlando to Washington when they discovered vomit on the floor of the cabin. Mr Shirley said his wife suffers from Mysophobia (phobia of germs) and loudly pronounced it to be vomit. Family were given two options by United staff; fly out next day or remain in their seats. Because Mrs Shirley had to go to work next day at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), they had no choice but to remain in the seats.
Thames Valley Police called an Army bomb disposal team to the scene in Reading, Berkshire. A passer-by reported seeing the 4ft long guided missile in a rocket launcher on top of the barge. Perched next to the fake warhead were the head and shoulders of a dummy wearing a balaclava. Police said the missile 'was found to be purely ornamental' and not a live device.
A New York City cop checking in on his elderly parents on Friday was horrified to discover them dead along with two other guests in their home in Floral Park, Queens. Jerry Hugel, 83, his wife Marianne, 80, and friend Walter Vondthadden, 76, died of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning, possibly caused by a car left running in a garage. The Hugels had lived in the home for 40 years, and an elderly woman lived upstairs as their tenant. Neighbors say that Jerry and Marrianne Hugel were a happily married couple for 60 years who loved to dance, garden, and observe their German heritage.
Jade Walters, 21, loaned out her beloved horse Magic to help a young girl learn to ride. She was shocked to discover the family she loaned him to had sold him at auction for £200. Magic's fate has sparked fury in the equestrian community and an appeal for his whereabouts has been shared 58,000 times.
More than 6,000 books are scattered throughout the guest rooms and public spaces at New York City's Library Hotel. Each floor is dedicated to one of the Dewey Decimal System's 10 major categories and each room is decorated according to a genre or topic. The hotel is located at Madison Avenue and 41st Street, just steps from the New York Public Library and Grand Central Terminal.
The Fuhrer later banned the absurdly camp woodland snap, calling it ‘beneath one’s dignity’. The rare archive photo, and several other portraits, have been discovered in a Hitler ‘fan magazine’ from the Thirties. A tattered copy of the magazine was found by a British soldier in a bombed German house after the war.
Lauren Hill, 19, was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma just after her 18th birthday. She was told she had just two years left to live after doctors found the tumour in her brain stem. The tumour is inoperable and can cause double vision and difficulty controlling facial expressions. She played four games, raising $1.5million for pediatric cancer research, before her death this month. Her high school team mates gathered to remember her at a memorial service today in the arena where she scored her first basket for her college team.
The girls were competing in the annual Miss Bikini of the Universe contest in Luoyang, Henan Province, central China. The challenge was part of the central China stage of the annual contest, which has been running since 2005. The girls put aside their fear of heights as they paraded along the narrow footpath in red bikinis and black high heels.
Kristen Bell is the voice of Frozen's Anna and the star of House of Lies. The mother of two daughters, Lincoln, two, and Delta, just four months, shares how her views on vaccinations actually changed after the birth of her girls, as well as her own self-acceptance of her changing body.
The 56-year-old singer described herself as a 'closet comedian' before getting up for an 'impromptu' stand up routine. The routine appeared to be rehearsed, however Madonna and Fallon tried to make it look spur-of-the-moment and impromptu.
Zambi Wildlife Retreat is a sanctuary for retired, old, injured and homeless animals set on a 50 acre property south of Penrith in western Sydney. It is home to lions, tigers, monkeys, dingoes, parrots, rescued farm and domestic animals from all over Australia. Kibulu is one of 23 lions in Donna’s care at Zambi Wildlife retreat. The organisation is in the process of applying for an exhibition license so that they can open the retreat for public visits and offer Master classes in large carnivores for students.
Holly Littlefield, 16, was arrested and held in a police cell for 14 hours after bomb threat was sent. Zoe Gregory, 26, hijacked her email account to issue the threat to blow up the school. Teenager was too scared to return to school for two days and was taunted by classmates. She was 'crying and distressed' and struggled to sleep in the cell surrounded by 'people on drugs or drunk' Gregory has been warned she could face up to seven years in prison due to seriousness of the offence.
Jonny Bucknell, 58, was eating roast duck dinner in Camden Council chamber. Labour rival Theo Blackwell spotted him and alerted other councillors. He was forced to put down his cutlery when mayor Lazzaro Pietragnoli told him off. Mr Bucknell claims he was unaware eating in the chamber was forbidden. He now wants a rule change so he can eat a roast dinner at council meetings.
The robot sub was examining the depths of the Gulf of Mexico when the sperm whale suddenly appeared. Sperm whales are listed as an endangered species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The whale is estimated to be between 35-40 feet in length. The video shows the curious leviathan swimming in and out of the camera lights.
Daniel Craig will spend the next three years raising awareness for the U.N. Mine Action Service and political and financial support for the cause. 'I'm humbled that I will get the chance to work next to people who are risking their lives every day to help ordinary people live ordinary lives,' said Craig. The United Nations said 162 States are parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
In real life 007 would have perished several times in his most recent movie, Skyfall. The incidents that ought to have been fatal include one before the opening credits rolled that would have 'turned his lungs out' Bond's own medical techniques aren't up to much, either. Thirty-one minutes in to Skyfall, he decides to remove that pesky bullet from his shoulder – not something Dr Garbutt would recommend.
The dog was discovered in the play area of an animal shelter in Antioch, California, with injuries to its ears and stomach. It is believed the pet, named Fireman by its rescuers, was burned by chemicals at a foster home. Kristy Keusch from Umbrella of Hope is now caring for the dog and is looking for prospective adopters.
David Cameron greeted voters in street as he left speech in Cheltenham to outline Tory plans for inheritance tax. But aides ordered that the Jack Russell and poodle cross-breed be kept well away from PM. Owner Sarah Styler was taking Silver for his morning walk when she spotted TV crews. She was told she would only be allowed to speak to PM without her dog present.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the charges Monday against William D. Allen, Susan Daub and their Capital Financial Partners investment firms. They're accused of reaping more than $31 million in a Ponzi scheme that promised high returns to investors from funding loans to cash-strapped pro athletes. The SEC said Allen and Daub misled investors about the terms and even the existence of some of the loans, telling them they could receive interest on the loans of up to 18 percent from the athletes.
'Frozen' soundtrack sold 10 million copies, while Pharrell Williams' 'Happy' was the top single. Overall global sales of $14.97 billion fell marginally from 2013. Piracy and free Internet sites remain a huge problem for an industry still reeling from the impact of turning music intodigital.
Former Top Gear co-host, 45, has released his first home video on a new channel on YouTube. He entitled the video 'Bored', before publishing an edited version under the equally-inspired name. The film follows Hammond as he takes his dog to Buttermere in the Lake District to learn how to herd sheep. Hammond rarely speaks during the film, sharing only a few key insights .
Researchers sequenced the microbiomes of Yanomami people living in a remote Amazon village in Venezuela who had not had previous contact with non-Yanomami. They say the results show just how modern lifestyles and diets have changed us - and that the bacteria they found could be potentially beneficial to modern society . The Yanomamis are an indigenous ethnic group in the Amazonian region of South America.
Bruno Fernández, 32, has been dubbed the 'Majadahonda Ripper' after police searched his home in Madrid. Officers found blood stains and what is thought to be a human tooth at the property. Adriana Giogiosa, 55, was reported missing by her brother after he was unable to contact her. Police also found a meat grinder and a list of three other tenants who are also missing. Neighbours said he 'regularly' sacrificed live animals prompting complaints to police.
Nurses forced to work 12-hour shifts are treated like 'slave labour', Unison member has warned. Unison's Jane Smith said staff at a hospital in Staffordshire are expected to work six long days a week. She said: 'The fact staff are so tired has a detrimental effect on patient care' Unison has called for more research into the effects of long shifts on workers' health .
Hiroshi Ueda invented the selfie stick in 1983 while working for camera company Minolta. He came up with the idea after struggling to get pictures of himself and his wife together. The 'extender stick', as he called it, was designed for use with new compact cameras. Modern versions of the extender stick allow a smartphone to be held aloft and use a remote trigger to take the photograph or video.
Former TOWIE star, 24, unveils sophisticated summer range full of pastels and florals. Says her garments are designed for the woman wanting to embrace wearable catwalk trends. Inspired by the Kardashians and says they're proof that times are changing and curvy body shapes are more common than athletic and slim .
Graphic signs have been erected in the municipality of Lastres in north-western Spain. They show a squatting figure defecating within a red circle with a diagonal line across it. The pilgrimage, known as the Way of St James, attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. Some pilgrims will walk nearly 500 miles to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
Hawaii scientists say a supervoid may account for an anomaly in the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB) of the universe. In 2004 astronomers first found the 'Cold Spot' - a region 20 per cent less dense than elsewhere - and may now have an explanation for its formation. The theory was proposed by astronomers seeking to understand what is causing this larger-than-expected cold area. If confirmed, the supervoid would be the largest single structure ever found by humanity.
Labour leader claims Tory election campaign has descended into 'desperation and panic' But poll shows 49 per cent of Scots plan to vote for SNP, with just 25 per cent backing Labour. In September's referendum, 55 per cent voted in favour of staying in the UK, but the SNP has seen a surge in support since then and is set to take dozens of seats from Labour in general election on May 7.
A member of the public snapped the man using the field in Benington, Lincolnshire, as a makeshift toilet. The worker, who can be seen in a high-vis jacket, casually stood in the middle of the crops urinating on the plants - despite a toilet being only 18 metres away. TH Clements & Son, which owns the field, was alerted and sacked the worker with immediate effect.
Glenn Mason, 56, plundered the accounts of nine pensioners at Natwest in Biggin Hill, Kent. He got away with the thefts for almost a year before his arrest in July 2012. Bank manager turned to gambling after his son was injured by roadside bomb in Afghanistan. He has said he will pay back the whole £185,000 out of his pension pot.
Nick Clegg said wealthy people with holiday homes would not mind having to 'chip in a bit' to protect services in areas where as many as one in 10 homes are vacant for much of the year. The well-off buying up homes in tourist hotspots has also driven up property values, leaving local people priced out of the areas where they grew up. Under Lib Dem plan, launched in Cornwall today, local authorities would have power to charge 200 per cent council tax.
Residents in Glodwick, Oldham, Manchester, had noticed bags of rubbish piling up in alleyway. They thought it was their neighbours but were shocked to discover it was a binman. He was filmed lifting the bags out of dustbins and tossing them down the alleyway . Council workers arrived days later and slapped stickers on the bags warning them to dispose of them properly .
Dr Mehmet Oz, 54, is the vice chairman and professor of surgery at Columbia's College of Physicians and Surgeons. The Harvard-educated doctor joined the faculty at Columbia in 1993. Dr Henry Miller of California's Stanford University led the effort and he was the first person to sign the letter. The doctors accused Dr Oz of pushing 'miracle' weight-loss supplements.
Prince Abdul Malik, 31, married Dayangku Raabi'atul 'Adawiyyah Pengiran Haji Bolkiah, 22, in Brunei yesterday. The lavish display of wealth is possibly the most opulent wedding of all time. Prince William's wedding to Kate Middleton in April 2011 was arguably the biggest wedding of the 21st century .
Study released on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that about 30 percent of women who'd had a child became pregnant again within 18 months. Experts say mothers should wait at least 18 months to give their body time to recover and increase the chances the next child is full-term and healthy. White women had the shortest spacing — about 2 years, 2 months on average. Black and Hispanic women typically waited 2½ years or longer. The older the mom was, the longer the spacing between a birth and her next pregnancy.
Ed Miliband met his future wife Justine Thornton at a dinner party hosted by his then girlfriend. Stephanie Flanders, then economics editor of BBC2's Newsnight, hosted the party in March 2004. She had been invited by Ed's then girlfriend, who was 'secretly' dating him at the time. The story emerged when Mrs Miliband gave an interview to the Labour-supporting Daily Mirror. She said: 'I thought he was good-looking and clever and seemed to be unattached' .
Raymond Townsend, a manager at US Limousine on Long Island, New York, was found liable for sexual harassment against dispatcher Geralyn Ganci, now 32, after more than a year of lurid messages. He sent her texts saying that he 'had to pull over to the side of the road and masturbate thinking about me', the woman said in court papers. Other messages allegedly asked her to come over to his house because his wife was visiting her mother for an evening or contained pictures of his 'lap' A federal jury found Townsend liable for creating a sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, but not intentionally inflicting emotional distress.
Scientists in California have described how to create artificial auroras on Earth. They said a particle accelerator could be sent 185 miles (300km) up into space. It would then fire high-energy beams back at Earth's atmosphere. A beam fired from the machine would create auroras - and it could even create lightning in the atmosphere. For now the idea is only a concept, and there are no concrete plans to build it. But the team says that by proving it works, it could be a step towards actually making it.
A Washington, DC-based company called United Space Structures wants to create a new space station. Their giant cylinder would rotate four times per minute to create artificial gravity. It would be 1,300ft (400 metres) long, cost £200 billion ($300 billion) and take 30 years to build. The ‘space mushroom’ was designed by Bill Kemp and Ted Maziejka from USS, based in Washington. The final design would be 330ft (100 metres) in diameter and 1,310ft long. The main cylindrical body would spin in one direction, while the top dome-shaped section would spin. This would allow spacecraft to dock with the top of
Chancellor was given tour of Numatic factory in Chard, Somerset, as he campaigned in West Country. Onlookers couldn't help noticing similarities between the grinning, plastic cleaning device and the Tory campaign chief. Mr Osborne was seen cracking up after posing for photographs with the iconic hoover brands .
Casey Veal's son Zayden was just 10 months old when he was bludgeoned to death by a drug-crazed burglar who broke into their Bendigo home at random in the middle of the night in June 2012. The culprit was 19-year-old Harley Hicks who bashed the baby more than 30 times with a homemade baton during a senseless and unprovoked robbery, fuelled by ice and marijuana. 'My son was murdered so he could get a hit of ice. That's it,' Ms Veal told 60 Minutes. The new interview coincides with the federal government's announcement of a task force to combat the 'national ice epidemic'
From teenage mothers and fathers to truck drivers and homeless addicts, Brazil's 24 hour drugs market Crackland has become home to people from all walks of life. Located in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, crack cocaine users visit the open-air bazaars to buy rocks of the drug and smoke it in plain sight. A makeshift portrait studio - a scavenged chair set in front of a white backdrop, illuminated by two small lights - draws crack users from their nightmarish surroundings for a photography project.
Stephen Howells, 39, and his 25-year-old girlfriend Nicole Vaisey, from Hermon, New York, were charged last summer with sexually exploiting the Amish girls and other children. They each face kidnapping and federal child exploitation charges after police say they abducted the girls, then seven and 12, from their family's farm roadside vegetable stand on August 13. On Tuesday, St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rain said that the defendants were advised of the strength of the evidence and offered an agreement to plead guilty in both cases. Guilty pleas would mean the victims wouldn't have to testify, including others who are not publicly known, which Rain said is one of her biggest concerns.
Sheila Secker, 78, had been given the pay-as-you-go phone by her son for emergencies. But as she had not used the phone for some time it had been cut off by Vodafone. When she collapsed in her home in December, she could not contact her family. She died in hospital on New Year's Day after not hearing from her family for days .
Major General Michael Gambier-Parry was captured by Rommel in Mechili, Libya, in 1941. The German field marshal invited the British officer to dine with him in a gesture of military camaraderie. The pair shared good wine and smoked ‘excellent cigars’ during the meal. Rommel then took it upon himself to get the garment back to his prisoner. When Rommel later found the goggles in a staff car, he asked the British to keep them .
Thomas Cain's mother Ora Mae died in 1943, when he was just 12 years old. He was left thinking there were no surviving photographs of her. But granddaughter Andrea Ferrell, 29, gave him an old photograph she found from a distant relative. It dates from the 1920s and shows his mother as a teenager in the image.
Representative Darrell Issa asked about Clinton's use of personal email in December 2012. But he didn't receive any answer until more than a month after she left the State Department. Issa was chairman of the House committee on oversight and government reform. Clinton is currently on a two day tour of Iowa, campaigning for 2016 presidential nomination .
Nicola Sturgeon said she would back calls for all tax powers to be devolved to Scotland 'as soon as possible' But Labour leader Jim Murphy warned this would leave a £7.6billion black hole in the country's finances. The First Minister was forced to admit her MPs would vote for fiscal autonomy as early as next year. This would see the devolution of every tax – including North Sea oil revenues – and leave only defence and foreign affairs reserved to Westminster, ending the generous Barnett Formula that funds Scotland. The Institute for Fiscal Studies predicted that a 'fiscally autonomous' Scotland would have a massive £ 7.6bn shortfall in cash after the value of North Sea Oil plunged.
Memo for members of Congress states that the 'special relationship' between Britain and the US is over. It was drawn up to brief the Senate and House of Representatives on the impact of the General Election. memo also warns that the UK faces turmoil if there is a hung parliament .
Joyce Kuhl, a grandmother from South Carolina, claims orcas are being kept in 8ft deep holding pools. Claims they are being deprived of food for days while being trained to perform at SeaWorld. Claims the chlorine used in their tanks is 'many times stronger than household bleach' She also claims whales are kept together in ways that make them hyper-aggressive so that they fight and inflict deep gashes.
Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson said Hernandez knows how to use his charm and manipulate better than anyone he has ever seen. He added that the former football star is generally affable and polite and would try to use those qualities to get what he wanted at the Bristol County House of Corrections. Hernandez was convicted April 15 of the 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd, who was dating the sister of Hernandez's fiancee. He will ultimately end up at the maximum-security Souza-Baranowski state prison.
Nicola Sturgeon told French ambassador Sylvie Bermann she would prefer David Cameron to remain in No 10. But memo from February said she did not think Ed Miliband was 'prime minister material' . Scottish first minister said she would rather see David Cameron remain in Downing Street . She told supporters in Glasgow today that the story was a sign of 'panic' in Westminster. She called on Ed Miliband to commit to working with SNP to 'lock out' David Cameron .
The British-born fashion designer, who turned 39 on Tuesday, shared an Instagram image of a large bouquet of flowers he had bought for her. 'Thank you for my beautiful flowers!!! #wonderfulhusband #birthday,' she wrote alongside the photo. The birthday gift comes four days after her Hollywood producer husband learned he will not face criminal charges after Italian model Ambra Battilana, 22, told police he had groped her.
'I'm so happy,' Nyia Parler, 41, wrote on Facebook hours after she allegedly left her quadriplegic son alone in woodland with just a blanket and a bible. The 21-year-old, who suffers from cerebral palsy, was found by a passer-by in a wooded area near their Philadelphia home on Friday night. Parler was arrested in Maryland on Saturday night and charged with assault and neglect. Police say she left her son on Monday to visit her boyfriend John Ferguson in Montgomery County, Maryland. He was found 10 feet from his wheelchair, covered in leaves and covered with a blanket, with no water and no food or water .
Tony Blackburn claims disgraced entertainer Jimmy Savile 'tarnished' his era. The 72-year-old says most of his colleagues in the industry were 'working hard' and 'having a good time' BBC Radio 2 presenter says he never liked Savile, who sexually assaulted staff and patients aged between 5 and 75 over several decades. Blackburn says his friend and colleague Paul Gambaccini's name was 'dragged through the mud'
Amber Phillips of Los Angeles expressed her support for the right to die law introduced in California on Tuesday that if passed next year will legalize physician assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. 'The pain and suffering took some of her dignity away when she became so ill that she was not able to work,' Phillips told Dailymail.com of her mother who died in the summer of 2012. 'She was a fighter. She did not want to receive more treatment but that she did it for her family because they could not bear to be without her,' said Phillips.
Queen's Hospital, Burton, Staffordshire, ran out of space in its mortuary over Easter weekend. Bodies were transferred to mortuary for viewings, then returned to refrigerated truck. Bosses at the hospital admitted they didn't tell relatives about the arrangement. Spokesman said the use of a lorry is normal practice across the country.
Amie Cox, 33, of Victoria, says she has 'a special smell connection' with her younger son Alex, 5, and sniffs him 'all the time' The mother-of-two made the admission on an SBS Insight programme about sibling rivalry. She says she is a 'normal loving Mum' who treats her boys equally and has been attacked online as 'a freak' She says her older son William, 7, also has appreciation for Alex's 'special smell' The Insight programme is based on research that shows sibling interactions can have a vital role in teaching children valuable social and life skills.
Shiraz Nawaz, 36, was on his way to his local takeaway in Shirley, Solihull, when he heard buzzing. As he turned around he noticed the charred ground and watched on as thick black smoke began billowing. The smoke was followed by a huge blast of flame which shot out 15-foot of the ground. The father-of-two was able to grab his phone in time to film the terrifying incident. Miraculously nobody was hurt in the incident, thanks to Mr Nawaz who evacuated the nearby takeaway.
Brett and Naghmeh King took Ashya King, five, to Prague for proton beam therapy in July last year. They said he did not need chemotherapy as his cancer was in remission. But consultant Dr Peter Wilson said it was 'deeply unfair' that he had to say no. He said chances of long-term survival could have been halved by parents' decision to flee.
Kim Jong-Un, 32, allegedly scaled the 9,000ft high Mount Paektu near the Chinese border. Pictures show him smiling on the top at sunrise before visiting troops at the mountain's base. Told troops at its peak that the climb was like 'nuclear weapons' for his mental energy. North Korean state media claims he climbed the mountain before sunrise yesterday.
Compromised information included patients' names, home addresses, ages, illnesses, test results or Social Security numbers. Hackings doubled during the study, from almost 5 percent of incidents in 2010 to almost 9 percent in 2013. Cyber-security experts say thieves may try to use patients' personal information to fraudulently obtain medical services.
George Osborne has gone from being booed in front of his two children at the Paralympics to being credited with helping to turn Britain's economy around. The Chancellor has gone on the 5:2 diet and lost 2st and is on a campaign tour of the South West. He has been compared to dashing Latin heart-throb actor Antonio Banderas .
John and Karen Copleston claim Paul Phillips, 67, 'constantly harassed' them over petty dispute. Couple moved gate at back of their £210,000 house in Poole, Dorset, after row over garden gate. Retired Mr Phillips accused the Coplestons of putting the gate up on communal land. When the couple challenged him they say claim embarked on a campaign of misery. CCTV footage caught Mr Phillips fiddling with the gate's lock, waving and smiling at the camera and repeatedly setting off a motion sensor.
The video shows the Falcon 9 booster lowering itself onto the platform, before a gust of wind sways it to one side. The 14-storey booster manages to hit the barge, but its high speed and tilt causes it to explode on impact. SpaceX founder, Elon Musk, tweeted: 'Ascent successful. Rocket landed on droneship, but too hard for survival' The booster's flyback marks another step in the company's quest to develop rockets that can be reflown.
Abdul Hadi Arwani, 48, was found shot dead in his car in Wembley last Tuesday night. He was an outspoken opponent of the Assad regime in his native country of Syria. Leslie Cooper, 36, appeared before magistrates in Camberwell today charged with his murder. He wore a grey tracksuit and spoke only to confirm his name during a brief hearing . He will appear at the Old Bailey later this week after being remanded in custody . Scotland Yard said a second man, 61, has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder him.
Harley Jo Skorpenske, a student at Ohio State University, suffers from lupus, an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own tissue, leading to visible swelling and joint pain. Her mother Corinna took to Facebook to publicly shame the anonymous note writer, while also defending her daughter and her condition. Harley's illness is not visible to others, but presents her with a battle every day.
Stevie McCrorie has been crowned winner of The Voice UK 2015 after beating Lucy O'Byrne in the final. His mentor Ricky Wilson is confident Stevie could be just what the BBC needs to pull their talent show out of ridicule. But can he break the curse of previous winners who have failed to do anything but flop out of the charts? Leanne Mitchell, the first ever winner, has been dropped by her record label and now works as a holiday camp performer .
Catholic News Service in America slammed 'prejudice-laden presentation of the past' Criticises 'anti-Catholic' depiction of Sir Thomas More, played by Anton Lesser, as 'sleazy, mean-spirited' . Criticizes 'monster' Thomas Cromwell as 'self-made commoner' when in fact he was a ' monster' Critics say the distortion of historical facts in Wolf Hall points to 'ideological bias'
Hafeez Batthi, 33, and his wife, Khalida, 26, were racially abused on a Sydney train on Wednesday. They are 'hardworking, honest and kind' parents of a baby boy who moved from Pakistan. Stacey Eden, 23, overheard the racist tirade and stood up for the couple. The Brisbane couple's mosque has offered Ms Eden and her partner an all-expenses-paid trip to visit their Gold Coast mosque .
Wayne Heneker was ambushed by Shameem Rahman as he dropped off funds at a local tavern in Queensland. The father-of-two said he made the decision to fire three shots at his attacker in a bid to save his own life. Seconds after he shot his attacker, Mr Heneker discovered the gunman was his former colleague. Mr Rahman was a former workmate who worked alongside the security guard for Border Security .
Thomas Buckett, 21, plunged 15ft on to concrete floor after friends dared him to jump on a glass skylight. He suffered life-changing head injuries after falling through roof of school in Stoke-on-Trent in 2010. Family tried to sue Staffordshire County Council for not doing more to secure premises. But court heard that police officer who investigated the break-in wrote an email of support to the council. Mr Buckett was listed as a 'protected person' on court paperwork.
Angela Kelly, 67, had almost no cartilage left in her knee and needed a titanium knee replacement. The average woman spends £136.52 on five new pairs of shoes a year. High heels can also put dangerous pressure on knee joints, increasing the risk of osteoarthritis.
Jessica Kemp from Eustis says teachers at Seminole County Elementary threaten to remove kindergartner Logan from class because the oils smell and are a distraction to youngsters around him. The family uses Detorra oils with scents such as lavender, chamomile and sandalwood. The 32-year-old says she applies the liquid to his head and neck as it helps him keep calm and focused .
A prisoner who rode in a police van with Freddie Gray on April 12 told investigators that he believed the 25-year-old was trying to hurt himself, according to a leaked police report. The statement was cited in a warrant to search an arresting officer's clothing for possible traces of Gray's DNA. The report was leaked to the Washington Post under the proviso that the prisoner remains anonymous - raising questions about its accuracy and the favorable light which it shines on the Baltimore police force .
The New Horizons spacecraft has taken its first colour image of Pluto and its largest moon Charon ahead of its arrival in three months. Taken from a distance of 71 million miles (115 million km), the blurry image doesn’t reveal a huge amount of detail - but it is a sign of things to come. As the spacecraft gets closer and closer, the images will continue to improve until it flies by on 14 July - humanity’s first ever visit to Pluto. It was launched on 19 January 2006 at a speed of 36,373 mph (58,536 km/h) - the fastest spacecraft ever to leave Earth orbit, 100 times faster than a jetliner. Its arrival at
Andrew Sadek's body was found in a river with a bullet to the head nearly two months after going missing in may 2014. The 20-year-old had been working with a drug task force as a confidential informant after he was caught selling marijuana on campus in 2013. Authorities say he knew what he was getting into and agreed to help them of his own free will. His mother Tammy believes he signed his own death warrant when he began working for the force.
Women are most popular at 25 years of age, while men hit the friendship high a little later at 27. A third of adults (36 per cent) met their closest friends while at school. Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter now play a major role in nurturing new friendships.
Vladimir Putin, 62, looked fresh-faced and youthful as he appeared on Russian TV this week. The wrinkles on his forehead have disappeared, while his skin is taut and tanned. His appearance is radically different to how he was pictured in 2007 and 2010. In both pictures the skin of Putin's face is more saggy, and he has visible dark circles under his eyes. In 2011 he was photographed with a yellow bruise on his face, leading to rumours he had surgery.
Paramedics were called to Cockle Bay Wharf in Sydney's Darling Harbour on Saturday night. They received a report that a person had entered the water. The man was fished out of the water by a group of ambulance workers. Before they could wrap him in a foil blanket he fell backwards into the water again. He was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure . Darling Harbour's waters have been treacherous in the past with many people losing their lives there.
Jason Rezaian has been detained in Iran for eight months and faces trial for 'security charges' unspecified by the government. Iranian news agency claims he has been accused of 'espionage' and 'acting against national security' The report alleges that he obtained economic and industrial information from the country and then sold it to unnamed Americans. The Fars news agency did not reveal the source for their information, but is considered to be close to the ultra conservative Iran hard-liners.
Beachfront property in Smugglers Cove, near Portreath, has summer and winter cottages linked via a lift. It has seven bedrooms, six reception rooms and seven bathrooms, and direct access to the beach. Estate agents said they have seen an increase in interest in holiday homes in Cornwall since Poldark began airing last month. The show’s popularity is coupled with the county's stunning scenery and history in making it desirable.
A French model is filmed and photographed as she 'ages' an average of five years throughout a typical working day. Parisian public observe her appearance and judge her as older - from as young as 26 to as old as 40. She is photographed at the beginning of her day and at the end - at 7am and 9.47pm. Both images are judged independently by people on the Parisian streets.
Craig and Bonnie Morgan have put their Hastings home on the market for £185,000 to pay £4,000-a-term fees. They have also slashed their weekly grocery bills by more than half, taken in lodgers and pinned their hopes on a ‘crowd-funding’ initiative, hoping members of the public will help them achieve their dream. They settled on the idea of a private education for their children after CJ, who they say is academically gifted, found that he wasn't being stretched at his state primary school.
Everything in the Yukon is of epic proportions, with ranges of sparkling snow-crusted peaks, emerald lakes and vast forests. The infamous Chilkoot Trail in British Columbia was used by thousands of men during the Klondike Gold Rush. Kluane National Park is home to a huge grizzly bear population, so Wendy set off in search of them.
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity at Clemson University in South Carolina has been put on probation for two years after the group held a Christmas theme party that flared up racial tensions on campus. The 'Cripmas' party, held last December, had white students throwing stereotypical gang symbols while dressed in red and blue bandanas, T-shirts with images of the late rapper Tupac Shakur and fake 'thug' tattoos. The party was also reportedly attended by female students from several sororities.
Pope Francis described mass-murders of up to 1.5million Armenians in 1915 as 'first genocide of 20th century' He made the comments at a 100th anniversary Mass in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Sunday. Turkey said Pope Francis has caused a 'problem of trust' and summoned the Holy See's ambassador.
The coyote was first seen by a local walking his dog in a park near the Church of the Holy Apostles at 28th Street and Ninth Avenue in Chelsea on Tuesday morning. After the resident alerted two workers to the sighting, NYPD officers arrived at the scene. But the coyote did not surrender easily, sprinting across the grass and dodging cops' attempts to catch it. It was only captured more than an hour later when officers finally managed to shoot the animal with a dart laced with Ketaset as it nodded off. It is the second time that a coyote has been sighted in New York in little more than two weeks.
Scientists have found traces of compounds found in camomile and yarrow in the hardened plaque of 50,000 year old Neanderthal teeth found in El Sidron, Spain. They say they may have used them to make food more palatable. Neanderthals have long been portrayed as a rather primitive form of human that died out as they were unable to compete with the more sophisticated modern humans that arrived in Europe and Asia from Africa. But new research suggests they may well have been the world's first gourmets - using herbs to flavour their meat.
A woman who boarded the driver's bus in Ozone Park, Queens, recorded him with papers in his hand. She was 'shocked' that the behavior continued the entire ten minutes she was on the bus. The bus was being used to replace part of a subway line closed for maintenance during the weekend. The driver has been taken out of passenger service while the agency investigates. He could face possible penalties including termination or retraining depending on his work history.
A 37-year-old man was in custody Tuesday following the deaths of his wife and their two children at their home in suburban Detroit, police said. The victims have been identified as Christie Fradeneck, her daughter Celeste, 2, and her son Timothy, 8. Officers discovered the bodies at the home in the eastern suburb after the woman's sister called police. Her husband was taken into custody without incident, and police weren't looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths .
The 37-year-old mother-of-three gave birth to her daughter Cecilia Kathryn Kathryn on February 9 . She and her husband Alex Mehran are currently vacationing with their family in an unidentified tropical destination . The fashion veteran was last seen on the catwalk in September 2014 at Michael Kors' New York Fashion Week show .
An unnamed teacher at Foster High School in Richmond, Texas, is facing disciplinary proceedings for allegedly giving his students anti-Muslim propaganda during class. The eight-page handout, entitled Islam/Radical Islam (Did You Know), made unsubstantiated claims like: '38 percent of Muslims believe people that leave the faith should be executed' The handout also mentioned Sharia Law, jihad, and had a section entitled; 'If taken hostage by radical Islamists, what to do' .
The odds on the new royal baby being a girl have tumbled after a bookmaker revealed 90 per cent of bets placed on the sex have been in favour of a female child. The odds were slashed further yesterday after a Scottish punter placed a whopping £2,000 wager on a new princess with Ladbrokes. The 18th, 19th and 20th April are the most popular choices - even though the official due date is the 25th. Names have also proved popular with betting fans, with Alice the current front runner for a princess, followed by Victoria.
Stephanie Scott's funeral will be held at the Eat Your Greens function centre in Eugowra, near Ms Scott's home town of Canowindra in rural Central West NSW. The 26-year-old's body was found in Cocoparra National Park, north of Griffith, NSW, on Friday April 10 by police in an area where her accused killer, Vincent Stanford, went on regular camping trips. For the past 12 months, Ms Scott had been excitedly preparing her wedding to her childhood sweetheart Aaron Leeson-Woolley. The parish priest officiating at the ceremony said he was bracing himself for a hugely emotional occasion .
Edward Fride is the pastor at Christ the King Catholic Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In a pro-gun letter to parishioners, he warned that crime had gone up in the area while budget cuts meant that there had been a ‘significant reduction in the availability of an armed police response’. His letter was called ‘We’re not in Mayberry Anymore, Toto’ in a reference to the Andy Griffith Show set in a North Carolina town in the 1960s.
Liam Linford Oliver-Christie, 29, caught with drugs under floorboards during police raid in west London. Officers uncovered haul and 'drugs paraphernalia' with the help of a sniffer dog in September 2013. He was jailed for 15 months in August 2012 for 'turning a blind eye' to drug dealing at his home. Today he admitted two counts of possessing class A drugs at Isleworth Crown Court in Middlesex.
London-born street artist Plastic Jesus erected several 'No Kardashian Parking Anytime' signs around Los Angeles this week - including in front of the Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian-owned clothing store Dash and other hot spots such as the Ivy Restaurant and Cecconi's on Melrose. He says he came up with the idea while driving down Melrose Avenue in L.A. a few weeks ago, when traffic was brought to a standstill because of a Kardashian shopping on the street .
Actor Aidan Turner, 31, set hearts aflutter when he stripped off to manfully mow a hay field with a scythe. The ancient cutting tool was used for centuries prior to horse drawn and modern mowing machinery. Scything expert Chris Riley, 56, says in real life, Turner would have run out of breath long before completing the filed. He says a real scyther would keep their clothes on to protect them from the elements.
On Wednesday Virgin Australia launched complimentary food on all flights across the Australian domestic network. The latest introduction of free food will be part of a package that will also include free checked baggage on all domestic flights. Virgin Australia hailed the move as further proof as another step in its transformation into a premium, contemporary, full service airline. The move will complement the free in-flight entertainment on offer already.
Sol Campbell is part of a new campaign to encourage minorities to register to vote in next month's election. Former Arsenal and England defender joined forces with David Harewood, Tinie Tempah and Ade Adepitan. The campaign, run by Operation Black Vote, features the stars in striking photographs ahead of the voting registration deadline on April 20.
The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge has topped the list as the most photographed Australian landmark on Instagram with 342,969 photos. It is followed by Sydney's popular Bondi Beach which has been ranked second with 261,911 photos. The famous tourist attractions were listed in the 20 most 'Instagrammed' places in Australia as part of research released by Love Home Swap on Wednesday. Others include the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Uluru which is also known as Ayers Rock in the Northern Territory and the Big Banana in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. Nearly 60 million photos are reportedly uploaded to Instagram each day.
Neil Fox, 53, denies seven counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching without consent against six females between 1991 and 2014. One alleged victim says Fox repeatedly assaulted her at Capital Radio’s studios in Leicester Square. Two others say they were sexually touched against their will at Magic FM studios in Central London. The former Pop Idol judge, from Fulham, south west London, 'categorically denies' the allegations .
The Army gave the Purple Hearts to survivors and relatives of the dead in a somber ceremony on the Texas military post, just two miles from where Nidal Hasan had opened fire in a room of unarmed soldiers. Thirteen people were killed and 31 were injured in the 2009 attack carried out by an Army psychiatrist who is now on military death row. Military officials had long denied the Purple Heart awards because they called the attack an act of workplace violence, not terrorism .
Marks & Spencer is stocking Bouea macrophylla – or mango plum – after years of work with specialist growers in Thailand. The fruit has a bright orange edible skin, which is firmer than a plum, and a sweet taste similar to an Alphonso mango but with a softer texture. M&S fruit expert Shazad Rehman said: 'It has a soft texture and all the delicious flavour of a mango without any of the hassle to prepare as you can eat the skin'
Xavier Denamur has claimed that almost three quarters of all meals served in French bistros, brasseries and cafes are shipped in from a factory and microwaved, according to a top restaurateur. 'The microwave has become the chef's best friend,' he said in his book Et si on se mettait enfin a table? (And if We Sat Down to Eat at Last?) Last year France did not get a single entry in to the top ten of the World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards.
Ben Parsons, 34, of Brighton, East Sussex, proposed to girlfriend Anna Jefferson, 36. She was watching him run in the Brighton marathon with their children Nancy, three, and Thomas, 11 months. He got down on one knee and popped the question and Anna said yes, before he ran on.
Ladbrokes has cut odds on this spring being the warmest on record to 4/6, while it is offering 2/1 on this summer being the hottest ever. Best temperatures at 2pm today were 16.2C (61.2F) at Achnagart in the Scottish Highlands, followed by 14.5C (58.1F) in Plymouth, Devon. Five flood alerts are in place today - for Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Bristol, Bristol and Cumbria.
Nikko Jenkins, 28, tried to carve '666' into his forehead but did it backwards. The symbol is described in the biblical book of Revelation as 'the sign of the beast' It comes amid the 28-year-old's ongoing appeal that he is mentally unstable. He was jailed exactly one year ago for shooting dead four people in 10 days after release.
Ken Broskey, 69, of Livonia, Michigan, has been diagnosed with stage 4 Oropharyngeal cancer, and his doctors have urged him to check into hospice care. Instead, he has taken a job as an Uber driver so he can make enough money to pay off his mortgage so his daughter and two grandchildren can continue to live in his house. The company has donated $5,000 to the man, and is donating $1 to a GoFundMe campaign set up for the man for every rider who enters UberPartnerKen into their app when requesting a car before Monday.
Mohammed Tahir, 53, of Leytonstone, east London, picked a target on the platform and followed her onto a train. He pretended to accidentally slide his hand across her thigh as she stood with other passengers. But he then moved even closer and began rubbing his crotch and pot belly on her bottom. He was convicted of sexual assault after a two-day trial at the Old Bailey. Judge Rebecca Poulet QC said experience was clearly 'frightening and shocking' for victim. Tahir was given a six-month prison sentence suspended for two years.
The humanoid, known as Ham, has been drawing in crowds with his incredible range of facial expressions at an electronics event in Hong Kong this week. The head, designed by American robotics designer David Hanson, is able to answer basic questions and can also be used in the simulation of medical scenarios. It is created with malleable material called Frubber using soft-bodied mechanical engineering and nanotechnology.
In the HBO documentary Thought Crimes Gilberto Valle talks about his 2012 arrest and the claims that he allegedly plotted to kidnap, torture, and eat his wife and other women online. Valle, then a New York police officer, sat at his computer, hiding behind fictional online identities and exchanging messages about murdering and eating women. 'I became part of this cyber-community, where people are exploring deviant thoughts and exploring their fetishes,' Valle says in the opening of the film .
Emma Forbes, 49, is the daughter of actress Nanette Newman and film director Bryan Forbes. She and her hedge fund boss husband Graham Clempson, 51, bought the mansion for £27 million. The four-storey home has five kingsize bedrooms, five bathrooms, an underground pool, a gym, and a lift to take cars to the basement garage. Neighbours have expressed mixed views about the house, which was completed this year.
Karen Gaynor appeared at Rotherham Magistrates Court accused of causing criminal damage by pruning the tree. Magistrates took just 15 minutes to find the 53-year-old not guilty, saying she had acted with good intentions. Court heard how council officials had told Ms Gaynor she could trim the tree near her home. But prosecution told of how her pruning of the tree 'went way beyond the lawful excuse' and caused 'unnecessary damage'
Craig Roberts, 36, was told he had to leave his guide dog Bruce outside if he wanted to be served. He said he was left feeling 'angry and shocked' after the incident in Chadderton, Manchester. Mr Roberts was born with glaucoma, a condition which affects eyesight as a result of pressure built up behind the eye. He now has only 30 per cent vision in one eye and struggles with everyday tasks.
Statues of Queen Victoria and King George V were splashed with paint in Port Elizabeth and Durban. Vandals poured paint over Scottish-South African missionary Andrew Murray's statue in the Western Cape. A bronze rider marking the Anglo-Boer War from 1899 to 1902, was toppled from his horse. In Pretoria, the memorial of 19th century Afrikaner leader Paul Kruger was twice daubed with bright green paint. The statue of Marthinus Pretorius, who founded the capital city, was splashing with reddish brown paint.
Millie Marotta, 36, is giving colouring books an adult twist with her sellout volume Animal Kingdom. The art book has achieved unheard levels of success, selling 500,000 copies worldwide. It is made up of detailed line illustrations of animals, plants and birds and encourages users to 'add your own touches with colours or line drawing' Millie, from Tenby, West Wales, took eight months to complete the illustrations.
Violet Price, 80, had been missing from her home in Moustier village since last week. Her son raised the alert after he went to her house when she failed to respond on the phone. A 32-year-old man has now been arrested and charged with her murder. He told police where to find body parts in two different areas of the southern region.
Pittsburgh-based pop-up store, Less Than 100, has priced its entire stock to reflect the local gender pay gap, meaning that female customers are only charged 76 per cent of the retail price while men pay in full. In the United States, women earn an average of 78 cents for every dollar that men make, while men make 78 cents per dollar.
Karstein Erstad found the worms on the surface of the snow while skiing near Bergen on Sunday. Numerous reports of worms falling from the sky have been coming in since he told his story. There have also been reports of worm rainfall in Lindås and Suldal and Hemunden.
Jonathan Krueger, the photo editor at the school newspaper and a junior in the College of Communication and Information, was shot in the chest around 2 a.m. Friday. Police charged Justin Smith, 18, with the murder Friday afternoon, this after he fled when they tried to stop him earlier in the morning while driving a minivan that matched the one described by someone who was with the victim. Police are still looking for more suspects .
David Cameron will announce the move today as he pledges to commit £8billion to fund the health service. Move designed to demolish cynical Labour claims that the Tories would ‘cut the NHS to the bone’. The figure named by NHS boss Simon Stevens as amount needed to help plug £30billion hole. Prime Minister said last night he was ‘utterly committed’ to health service .
Freddie Gray died Sunday after he 'had his spine 80 per cent severed at his neck' following his arrest by three bicycle officers for a violation that's been kept 'secret' until today. Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said, 'Whatever happened happened in the back of the van' Six officers were involved in the arrest and transportation of Gray after he was taken into custody. Six officers have been suspended, but investigators say they still don’t know how it happened .
The island of Por-Bajin was found in the centre of a remote lake high in the mountains of southern Siberia. It has baffled experts for over a hundred years who say it could have been anything from a prison, to a palace or monastry. The location was first discovered in 1891, and the purpose of island has still not been explained over a century later .
Robert Fidler, 66, secretly constructed mock-Tudor castle complete with battlements and cannons in 2002. He unveiled it officially in 2006 when he thought he would be able to exploit legal loophole. But local authority immediately laid siege by refusing to grant retrospective permission. Now Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has ruled it must be pulled down within 90 days.
Tina Fey was seen out with her husband Jeff Richmond and daughter Penelope Friday morning in New York City. This is the first time the Emmy-award winning writer, producer and actor has been spotted since the tragic suicide of cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Fredric Brandt on April 5 at his home in Miami. Dr. Brandt was said to have been devastated in his final weeks over a caricature of himself on Fey's show Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, though that is not the reason friends say he took his life. The character, played by Martin Short, had shockingly platinum blond hair, just like Dr Brandt, and a long list of celebrity and society clients.
The heartwarming scenes were captured by photographer Denis Budkov, 35, during a trip to Kuril Lake in Kamchatka, in Russia. He sat and watched as the mother, who was already lying on the banks of the lake, became a makeshift sofa for one of her playful cubs. The mother looked less impressed, but seemed so tired from looking after her energetic babies that she just stayed put.
Joshua Corbett, 39, is charged with stalking the Oscar-winning actress and breaking into her home in June last year. A judge is currently deciding whether there is enough evidence for Corbett to go on trial. Bullock's distressed 911 call was played in court on Thursday. In the call, Bullock says she locked herself in her closet which has a 'safe door' Corbett is also charged with having an arsenal of illegal weapons, including assault weapons and machine guns.
ComRes poll for ITV News reveals 54 per cent want her kept out of next UK government. 59 per cent of voters want SNP as a whole to play no part in running the country. But 36 per cent back the Lib Dems playing a role in the next government, with only 40 per cent against. Pollsters said older British adults were most likely to be opposed to SNP influence.
Mohammed Dahbi ordered Kassie Thornton and Christy Spitzer to 'keep that behavior for the bedroom' He also called the pair 'b*****', 'c****' and 'whores' after they refused to pay the fare. Judge ordered him to pay $10,000 in fines and make him attend anti-discrimination training .
Italian occult watchdog Professor Giuseppe Ferrari made revelation at Vatican-backed exorcism course. He said Hollywood films and TV shows depicting 'beautiful young vampires' are driving surge in occult activity. True Blood and the Twilight film series are said to be encouraging the surge. Pope Francis appeared to cast out a demon from a man who said he was possessed by the devil in 2013.
Phoenix Keating, Alice McCall, Zhivago and Khim Hangall embraced a raw, punk style on the catwalk at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia on Tuesday. Models wore fishnets, tattoos and leather harnesses on the runway at Sydney's Carriageworks . The collection featured oriental influenced prints, kimono jackets, waist ties, loose pants and eyebrow raising stocking shoes.
Ryan, 41, phoned Rhodri, 38, and the two brothers are now reconciling in an attempt to rebuild their relationship. The two brothers were spotted out together with friends at the Neighbourhood bar in Manchester. The affair was first revealed in June 2011 when Rhodri's wife Natasha admitted an eight-year affair with the former star winger. Natasha also said she had aborted Ryan's baby just weeks before she got married to Rhodri in Las Vegas.
Tom Ryan, 40, was struck by a Toyota while making deliveries on Staten Island. Onlookers used a shirt as a tourniquet in a desperate attempt to stop the bleeding. Mr Ryan, a married father-of-two, was taken to Staten Island University before being transferred by air ambulance to the trauma unit at Belleview hospital.
SNP leader has spent the day campaigning in a nursery in Loanhead, near Edinburgh. She set out details of what she called a 'triple lock' that exists on independence. In September's referendum, 55 per cent voted in favour of staying in the UK, but the SNP has seen a surge in support since then and is set to take dozens of seats from Labour in the general election on May 7. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg warned the entire country would suffer if the SNP chose to 'constantly ask everybody the same question until they get an answer they want'
The handwritten charts and notes of Samir al-Khlifawi, a former Iraqi Army colonel, were found in his former home in Tal Rifaat, north of Aleppo in Syria, after his death. The handwritten notes explain in detail how ISIS were able to take control in Syria by infiltrating villages and using spies. Haji Bakr is widely considered to have been ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's closest advisor and the overall head of his military council until his execution in January last year. The 'blueprints' outline exactly how the group intended to infiltrate villages and cities by recruiting young men as spies.
Patrick O'Melia, 39, found Justin Braddock, 34, unconscious in front seat of a car near DeLand, Florida. He spent seven minutes giving him CPR and eventually revived him. Braddock had injected a large amount of the drug that day, it was claimed. He was taken to hospital but fled without a thank you and was caught by deputies. A two-year-old child was also said to have been found in the back of the car .
Latest polls have the two main parties locked on around 35 per cent, pointing to another hung Parliament on May 7. But Britain's bookies are seeing a completely different picture in private – with punters placing a flood of cash on the Tories. Twice as many bets on who will win the most seats have been placed on the Conservatives than Labour. One bookie alone has taken five bets for more than £10,000 on David Cameron's party to emerge with most seats – with not a single bet of this size on Ed Miliband's Labour.
Gemini 4 launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida on 3 June 1965 with two astronauts on board. One, Ed White, was tasked with performing the first US spacewalk, less than three months after Soviet Alexey Leonov had completed the first Spacewalk in history. But the hatch to get out had proved difficult to open and it was equally difficult to close when White was back inside. It's thought one of them cut their hand or finger on the hatch locking mechanism and their blood ended up on the checklist after they removed their gloves while safely inside. Had the pair not been able to lock the hatch after themselves, they wouldn't be able to re-enter Earth's atmosphere.
Chelsea Manning, 27, has given her first in-depth interview since announcing plans to transition into a woman. The former intelligence analyst was convicted of espionage in July 2013 and sentenced to 35 years in prison for leaking classified documents to the WikiLeaks website. Manning, a former army private who enlisted as Bradley, has had her name officially changed to Chelsea and recently received approval to undergo hormone therapy for gender reassignment while in prison. In the new interview, Manning speaks of a tumultuous childhood, why she enlisted in the military, and realizing she was a woman trapped in a man's body.
Andrei Lunev reportedly walked on a tripwire while reporting on fighting in Shyrokyne, East Ukraine. He suffered serious head and lower extremities wounds and was taken to hospital. Incident took place in the wake of heavy fighting between rebels and government forces. The yearlong conflict has claimed more than 6,000 lives and left large parts of Ukraine in ruins.
Larung Gar Buddhist Academy is home to 40,000 monks and nuns who study Tibetan Buddhism in the hills of Sertar, China. The settlement has grown from a handful of disciples in the 1980s to become one of the largest centres for the study of Tibetan Buddhism. Monks and nuns travel from multiple countries to attend lectures and classes in the area to study and pray .
Steve Esmond and his wife, Dr Theresa Devine, and their two teenage sons fell seriously ill during their stay at the Sirenusa Condominium Resort on the island of St. John. The family were airlifted to separate hospitals in Philadelphia suffering major respiratory trauma. Sean, 16, and Ryan, 14, remain in critical condition two weeks after being hospitalized. The US Environmental Protection Agency said it is contacting people including employees at Sirenusa resort in St.John to determine how many others might have been exposed to the pesticide.
The 223ft Explorer comes with its own helipad, infinity pool and plenty of space for supercar and jetski storage. The superyacht costs 40million euros (around £29million/$43million) to build, meaning it is likely to cost even more to purchase. It has space for 12 lucky guests and is sturdy enough to circumnavigate the globe.
Police called after teenagers started 'running riot' and women threw chairs at one and other during fracas. Fight took place at Southport Holiday Park, Merseyside, yesterday evening. Two women were knocked out and a reveller was arrested after 'all hell broke loose' .
Mary Day claimed £16,500 of income support and disability allowance despite having £27,000 in savings. She went on three trips to tourist hotspot Goa in 2009, 2011 and 2014, but did not tell authorities. The 60-year-old was caught following an anonymous tip-off to benefits officers. Sentenced to three months in prison, but suspended for 12 months as she pleaded guilty.
The white-cheeked macaque, from Tibet, China, has a distinctive rounded penis compared to other macaques. It earned its common name due to the pale whiskers on its chin and the side of its face. Most macaques in the area have arrow shaped genitalia, but Macaca leucogenys has a far more rounded penis and a dark hairy scrotum. Videos have also revealed that it has a higher frequency squeal when threatened compared to the low pitched bark used by Macaca assamensis.
David Nellist, 38, of Keswick, Cumbria, was caught on CCTV punching, kicking and throwing his dog. Neighbour heard the young spaniel cross called Coco 'screaming' in the middle of the night. CCTV footage from several cameras inside the restaurant showed him beating the dog. He was sentenced to two months in prison, suspended for 18 months, and banned from keeping animals for five years by magistrates.
Labour leader Ed Miliband has jumped ahead of the Prime Minister in personal approval ratings. The Labour Party has also taken a commanding four point lead over the Tories with just 28 days until polling day. The revelation comes in the wake of a furious political row over the Labour leader’s personal character.
73 per cent of grilled cheese lovers have sex at least once a month, compared to 63 per cent who don't . Americans prefer American cheese, followed by cheddar and mozzarella, according to Skout survey. Americans are also more likely to donate time, money or food to those in need .
Comedian Dave Hughes has refused to apologise for calling radio broadcaster Derryn Hinch a 'w**ker' on national television. The pair appeared on ABC's Q&A panel discussing depression and alcohol on Monday night. Hinch asked Hughes if binge drinking was as prevalent back when he was younger as it is today. Hughes interjected and said: 'That's because you're a w**ker.' Hinch responded: 'I drank because I like the taste of wine' .
Shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna said he was opposed to 'taxing for the sake of taxing' Comments highlight divisions in Labour's top ranks over 50p top rate of income tax. Ed Balls said to want the new top rate to be temporary, while Ed Miliband is more ideologically wedded to maintaining it. Scottish National Party has pledged to vote in favour of 50p rate if it holds balance of power.
The Harewood Arms in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, has publicly revealed its support for UKIP. Pub is known for proudly flying the gay pride flag outside its premises. Landlord Matt Eason wrote on Facebook: 'We believe in a lot of the policies UKIP stands for regarding the pub industry and would like to let you know we show our support' The pub said it had received a 'Marmite love it or hate it of reception from some people'
Lorraine Valentine, 42, suffers from erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) which causes her skin to burn and become unbearable itchy when she is exposed to sunlight or UV light. A holiday abroad left the 42-year-old in hospital for six days as the heat caused her entire body to swell. Her sun allergy means she has to keep herself completely covered, as even a small dose of sun on her skin leaves her in pain.
Nick Cousins, 57, and Grace Garcia Cousins, 53, held over alleged 'ill treatment' of their child. Her birth and that of her 14-year-old sister were never registered and they did not attend school. Couple were also being questioned over claims that Filipino Mrs Cousins had overstayed her visa. Blanca Cousins, 15, fell to her death in an apparent suicide early on Tuesday morning. Police said the girl had been 'unhappy' in recent weeks and had locked herself in bathroom.
Over-55s have same literacy and numeracy skills as those aged 16 to 24, study finds. But they are worse at these skills than colleagues in their 30s and 40s, it is claimed. Experts say training is 'heavily geared' towards young people, leaving older workers behind. This leaves them vulnerable when companies start 'shedding' jobs, study warns.
Jake Castner, from Ballarat in Victoria, went into hiding last week after a warrant was issued for his arrest in relation to a string of thefts. The 19-year-old joked about the 'nightmare' title a magistrate gave him last year when he pleaded guilty to 33 offences. He boasted on the social media site: ‘We don’t talk to police!’. The troubled teenager’s Facebook page is littered with drug references including offers of ‘bud for cash’ and an image of him smoking a glass pipe.
Gunfights broke out and. vehicles were set ablaze in one of Mexico's biggest. cities along the U.S. border, after security forces arrested a. leader of one of the main drug gangs in the area. Activity in parts of Reynosa ground to a halt on Friday afternoon after vehicles were torched and shooting began, authorities said. Three suspected assailants were killed during the confrontations and two state police were injured, the Tamaulipas state government said in a. statement. On Saturday, Mexican authorities confirmed the capture of Jose Tiburcio Hernandez Fuentes who was transferred to Mexico City.
Kelly Watson, 41, was diagnosed with dementia on her 41st birthday on June 23 last year. Doctors predict her condition will deteriorate in just five years and she is living in fear. She is terrified of forgetting her 17-year-old daughter Holly and said the joys of watching her grow up had 'all been stolen from me' .
Albert, a Selkirk Rex cat, from Salt Lake City, has 44.1k followers on Instagram. Named after famous physician Albert Einstein, due to his white-grey curly hair. Each picture is accompanied by a sarcastic caption, giving the animal a sinister and funny internal dialogue.
Kent Sprouse, 42, was put to death by lethal injection Thursday night in Texas. Sprouse was convicted of the 2002 shootout at a Ferris, Texas, convenience store that killed police Officer Harry Steinfeldt III and customer Pedro Moreno, 38, whom Sprouse had asked for help repairing his car. He is now the fifth inmate to be executed this year in Texas, the nation's most active death penalty state .
The Shcherbakov family adopted the bear cub after it wandered up to the gate at their home in Tulun, Russia. The family matriarch feeds the bear porridge and milk from a refashioned beer bottle. The bear, nicknamed Mishutka, will soon become a massive beast that will pose a danger to the family. Wildlife experts caution against bringing an orphaned bear cub or any other wild animals into the home.
Anna Foord convinced investors to buy low grade gems overvalued by up to 2,000 per cent. The 30-year-old even flew to New York to shop in Fifth Avenue's most exclusive boutiques using the money she made. She was part of a gang of fraudsters who lived lavish lifestyles by selling investors coloured diamonds. But they were arrested and Foord was convicted of conspiracy to defraud and money laundering.
Police rescue victims from a flipped Holden Commodore after a dramatic police chase over the weekend that ended in a serious crash. A 20-year-old man has been charged with a medley of offences after he flipped the vehicle on Saturday night in an intense police chase that left one passenger with a broken neck. The vision was captured at a known hoon-hotspot in Yatala on the Gold Coast, where police were alerted after spotting a driver doing burnouts. Officers can be seen extinguishing the flames and administering first aid as they wait for paramedics to transport the injured victims to hospital .
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Norfolk home, Anmer Hall, has been given a makeover . Carole Middleton, the new arrival's grandmother, has become a permanent fixture at the country home. The nursery at Kensington Palace has also been given Beatrix Potter theme . Fittings for both are thought to have come from luxury children's furniture emporium, Dragons of Knightsbridge . But in a curious twist, it is understood that Kate had several pots of pink paint delivered to Anmer.
Ronald Reagan met Mikhail Gorbachev at peace summit in Geneva, Switzerland in 1985. Asked Soviet leader for support in the event of an alien invasion from extra-terrestrial life. The former US President was said to be obsessed with science fiction films like Close Encounters. His words may show he was inspired by the 1951 movie The Day the Earth Stood Still .
Rye Silverman, 32, a Los Angeles-based writer and self-confessed 'gender rebel', has been a fan of ModCloth's designs for years. She often posts pictures of herself wearing the clothing on the company's Style Gallery, an open fashion forum where customers can showcase how they have styled each item to suit their personal tastes.
Cheryl Rios, who runs the company Go Ape Marketing, posted her views on her Facebook page on Sunday after Hillary Clinton announced that she was going to run for president. 'With the hormones we have, there is no way [a woman] should be able to start a war,' she wrote in her post. 'Yes I run my own business and I love it and I am great at it but that is not the same as being the President, that should be left to a man, a good, strong, honorable man,' she said.
A small chocolate bunny contains 2212 kjs and would take an hour and ten minutes of swimming to work off. Two hot cross buns takes up to 50 minutes running and if you have lathered it with butter and jam, it would take 80 minutes of running. One medium chocolate bunny takes two and a half to three hours of kayaking with women needing to paddle for half an hour longer than men to work it off. The key is to maintain an even balance of 'energy in' and 'energy out'
Alison Sharland, 47, accepted £10.35m from her ex-husband in a deal that saw her give up her claim to an equal share in her husband's software company. But his firm AppSense was later valued wildly higher, and his stake was said to be worth £132m. Court of Appeal found that Mr Sharland had deliberately hidden information and lied to the court but refused to overturn divorce settlement.
Gina Maria Schumacher took part in NRHA European Futurity Horse Show in Bavarian town of Kreuth. The 17-year-old looked every inch the professional rider throughout the tournament. Dressed in a variety of elaborately decorated cowboy-style outfits and a brown stetson hat. She is expected to take part in the grand final of the tournament on Saturday evening. Comes just days after her brother Mick, 16, returned to racing circuit just weeks after 100mph crash.
Kieron Power, 54, was stopped in a pincer manoeuvre by a pair of police cars after taking pictures of two vehicles. His wife had previously been given a £110 ticket for stopping in the same place for 45 seconds. A week after she received the ticket he went back to gather evidence at bus stop in Kingston. He was pulled over and questioned under anti-terror laws after taking the pictures.
Mary Kay Letourneau, 53, and her husband Vili Fualaau, 31, will talk about their relationship in an interview with Barbara Walters on '20/20', which will air on Friday. The former Seattle teacher shot to infamy after starting a relationship with him when he was a 12-year-old sixth-grade student and falling pregnant with his child when she was just 13. After she served a seven-year prison term for the relationship, they married and now have two children together. The couple's two teenage daughters, Audrey and Georgia, will join their parents for the interview.
Geraldine Schultz, 67, was killed when tornado struck her home in Fairdale, Illinois, last week. Husband Clem Schultz, 84, was in the house with her when it collapsed, but survived. He had gone upstairs to fetch a lantern, but by the time he made it out, his wife was dead. Photograph was taken in 1980 to feature in a church directory, and was found in Harvard, Illinois.
Audrey Pekin, 19, has detailed the alleged rape and attack she suffered while on a Christmas holiday to Bali with her family. She says she was attacked by a man, Henry Alafu, who she had met with other friends a few days earlier when he lured her to his remote home. The pair began drinking together at the Bounty Bar in Kuta, before moving to the nearby Sky Garden to continue the night. She claims she was not put off by the lack of noticeable noise that suggested there was no party taking place, because her type 1 diabetes made it 'impossible to think' . She tried to escape from her alleged attacker by getting a cab, but
Brianne Altice, 35, was ordered last month to stand trial on 14 felony charges, including rape, sodomy, sexual abuse and sex with a minor, in connection to her suspected affairs with three students. In mid-March, one of the alleged victims brought a $647,000 lawsuit against the Utah school district accusing officials of negligence for failing to fire the 'flirtatious' teacher before she started a sexual relationship with him. The latest lawsuit, filed last week, describes how Altice began flirting with the student, then 16, and other boys in her class. Court documents detail how at times, the students skipped other classes and spent entire days with Altice.
This is according to marks found on the fossils of two adults and a child unearthed in the French region of Poitou-Charentes. Similar marks have been seen at other Neanderthal sites showing how our ancestors cut and fractured the bones of their dead relatives. The bones of three individuals found between 1967 and 1980 at the French site dating back some 57,600 years. When compared to the remains of other Neanderthals and modern humans, scientists found bone marks made shortly after death.
Glen Walford, 75, has been embroiled in a legal battle with Worcestershire County Council. Her mother Mary moved to a care home in 2006 when she was aged 100 years old . The theatre director had always planned to retire to her mother's house in Stourport-upon-Severn . But council said her home should not be taken into account when means testing was carried out on her mother’s finances. The High Court ruled in favour of the council in January and now the Court of Appeal has ruled in their favour.
Lee Keeley, 38, grabbed the unnamed woman and hit her head against a wall before stamping on her head and chest. He was jailed for two years and given an indefinite restraining order at Lincoln Crown Court. Victim suffered a cut to her right ear, bruising and swelling to the ear, a grazed cheek as well as bruised ribs.
Homes such as these in China are known as 'dingzihu' or 'nail houses' because they stick out and are difficult to remove. One house in Wenling, Zhejiang province, had a main road built around it when the owner refused to move. Another house in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, remained in the middle of the road for four years.
Dawn Williamson, 39, from Scotland, had been petrified of snakes since she was seven years old. She would obsessively check her home for snakes and shake her boots to make sure they weren't hiding any. But therapists Nik and Eva Speakman broke down her phobia with no-nonsense approach. She was able to touch a real-life 9ft Burmese python as it stretched out across her lap.
To locate a lost phone, sign into a Google account on Chrome via the menu in the top right-hand corner. Type 'find my phone' either into the address bar - if Google is set as the default search engine - or open Google and type it into the search bar on the site's homepage. A map appears as the first search result with a message asking the user to sign in again to confirm their identity. The phone's location is then pinpointed and clicking a 'Ring' button beneath the map will then remotely call the handset. Google's latest tool can't lock the missing phone, or erase its data and users will need to install the Android Device Manager (ADM)
Model and actress Sulinh Lafontaine has repeatedly said in interviews that she worked as a stunt driver on Furious 7, but this week she was unmasked as a fraud . The 5-foot-5, 95-pound actress told a blogger during the Furious 7 premiere in LA Friday that she raced at speeds reaching 140mph on set . A stunt supervisor on the film said Lafontain worked as an extra on the set - one among some 1,500 people .
Andrew Steele, 40, has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease in the shooting deaths last August of his wife, 39-year-old Ashlee Steele, and her sister, Kacee Tollefsbol, of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Dr Doug Tucker testified that a rambling note Steele wrote about suicide and sexual relations with his wife and sister-in-law is delusional and shows Steele's brain was deteriorating because of ALS. Dr Tucker said that was the reason Steele killed the two and that he was 'unable to conform his conduct to the law' Steele, a former Dane County deputy, was diagnosed with the progressive neurodegenerative disease last June .
Buddhist Wu Yunqing was preserved wearing a golden cloak and beads in 1998 at Lingquan Temple in Anyang City. Now 17 years on, his facial features and wispy beard are still clearly visible. His disciples placed his body in the lotus position and sealed it inside a large porcelain vase. The body was later taken out and placed beneath a crystal glass cover in the memorial garden.
Only 25% of voters believe it is important to get to know party leaders’ families, poll shows. ComRes survey found 71% say they are choosing politicians and have no need to know about spouses. Only a quarter say it's important to know more about leaders' domestic lives. Women are marginally more likely to want to know than men, according to ComRes poll.
Roxy Walsh found the ring while snorkelling at Finns Beach Club in Bali on April 7. The ring has what appears to be a family crest and has been engraved with the heartfelt message: ‘Darling Joe, Happy 70th Birthday 2009, Love Jenny’. The Facebook message has already been shared an astonishing 23 thousand times.
Jamie Pettingill ordered to complete 350 hours of community service after being found guilty of stealing six mobile phones. The 26-year-old robbed two women, a man and two schoolboys of their phones, and sold them to fund a gambling addiction he was hiding from his family, County Court Judge Sandra Davis said. He flashed a knife at a schoolboy, telling him 'Don't f**k with me, I'll cut your f**king face off', as he stole the boy's mobile phone. Judge Davis decided against putting him behind bars, due to fears his surname would attract unwanted attention and interfere with his rehabilitation. Pettingills' father, Trevor, was acquitted of shooting
Marie Surprenant, from Atlanta, Georgia, was eight-months-old and weighed only 14lbs when she was admitted to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with more than 14 fractures, numerous bruises and a spinal cord injury that left her paraplegic. After her biological mother and her boyfriend were arrested, Marie was placed into foster care and later adopted by Michele SurPrenant. She wrote a handwritten letter to her social workers and detectives thanking them for investigating her case and placing her in a happy home where she is loved.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been seriously injured in an air strike and is no longer in control of Isis. He was wounded by an attack from the US-led coalition in March in Nineveh, Iraq. At first his chances of survival were deemed by his lieutenants to be low, but he pulled through. He is slowly recovering but does not have the reins of the organisation, according to reports.
Christopher Flowers, 84, was driving along Chili Avenue, near Route 390, in Rochester on March 9. Dropped a lit cigarette into his shirt, causing several layers of clothing to burst into flames. He immediately pulled over and tried to extract burning cigarette from top, but windy conditions fanned flames. As flames surrounded pensioner's head, three Good Samaritans frantically tried to extinguish blaze. Flowers rushed to Strong Memorial Hospital, where he was listed in guarded condition. But on Sunday, hospital officals announced he has died from severe burns to his torso and neck.
Jack Mascitelli, from Victoria, took up the unsavoury dare in broad daylight at 8.45am during schoolies week in Byron Bay. The 18-year-old accidentally ran 'screaming and yelling' past a group of police officers. Police found him hiding in a kebab shop after he ran through Shirley Street. He was fined $500 for offensive behaviour and labelled a 'goose' in court.
Toshiba's humanoid robot known as Aiko Chihira, is set to start work at the information desk of a department store in Tokyo. It will only speak Japanese - but she is also capable of sign language. The robot's appearance wasn’t modeled on any specific person but was designed to give a friendly impression, according to Toshiba.
Corry 'Corey' Campbell, 21, the ringleader of a gang dubbed the 'tattoo terrorists' was jailed for 20 years Thursday for the abuse in March/April 21. He believed the victim, Greg Valecce, 53, had hurt his cat, Pebbles. Campbell, his girlfriend Sandra Ng, 19, and friend Carl Halin, 18, took turns punching, slapping and spitting on him. Campbell tattooed swastikas, Stars of David, two variations of the N-word and a penis ejaculating on a rainbow with the words 'Gay Pride' beside it. The trio, described by the paper as 'wannabe gangsters', filmed the
The House In The Sea is located in Newquay and can only be reached by crossing a 90ft-high suspension bridge. The island is completely surrounded by waves and can be booked in advance for up to six guests. The interiors are a luxurious mix of sleek neutrals and modern design, with panoramic sea views at every turn .
Ranette Afonso, 42, will marry Marko Conte, 30, in October after they met thanks to a car accident in August 2013. Ranette's 20-year marriage was already coming to an end by the time Marko unexpectedly came into her life. The pair exchanged insurance and contact details and began to text regularly. On their third date, just two months after the smash, Marko surprised Ranette by asking her to marry him.
Kyle Seitz, 37, of Ridgefield, received two years of conditional release, a sentence similar to probation, at the hearing in Danbury Superior Court after his lawyer read aloud a letter written by his wife asking the judge for leniency on his behalf. Authorities say Seitz forgot to take his 15-month-old son, Benjamin, to day care on the morning of July 7, 2014, and left him in the car for seven hours while he went to work. Temperatures that day soared into the upper 80s. Benjamin died as a result of hyperthermia due to environmental exposure .
It was bumper-to-bumper all up the I-65 in Louisville for President Obama's visit to the city to tour a technology plant and give a speech about the economy, worsened because Obama had been caught up in Washington D.C. Jessica Brown was on her way to hospital with her husband, Zakk Satterley, when the couple realized, in standstill traffic, they weren't going to make it. Fortunately there was a nurse also stuck in the gridlock, sitting in her car nearby, who was able to run over and help deliver the little boy.
Jesus Salas Aguayo, known as 'The Liquidator', was arrested on Friday in his hometown of Villa Ahumada. The Juarez Cartel boss is charged with multiple felonies including homicide and arms trafficking. He was known for his brutal methods, including the use of dynamite to kill his enemies. The Liquidator was known to have spoken of his ambitions to one day run his own drug cartel . The arrest is expected to put an end to his career after six months in power.
Thierry Fremaux told celebrities to stop taking selfies at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The Cannes director said the pictures were 'ridiculous and grotesque' and slowed down event. He said: 'We don't want to prohibit it but it's really a matter of timing' He added: 'You never look as ugly as you do in a selfie' Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Matthew McConaughey and Natalie Portman among stars in competition.
Koral Reef's family believes she picked up the deadly Balamuthia mandrillaris infection on a May 2013 trip to Lake Havasu. The 20-year-old married her high school sweetheart that July and began to show worsening symptoms like headache, fatigue and stiff neck a couple of months later. By October 2014, Reef would be dead. Her mother Sybil Meister is now on a mission to educate the world about the dangers of the rare and incurable amoeba.
The NASUWT union said indiscipline is a ‘significant problem’, with teachers sworn at, kicked and punched. Last year staff at eight schools refused to teach pupils who threw chairs, brought fireworks in and threatened to slit other children’s throats. A deputy headteacher fell and fractured her arm while trying to restrain a six-year-old boy with autism.
A new series, Chaos Caught on Camera, premieres on Science Channel Monday, April 13, and reveals the extraordinary footage taken by people in the middle of the drama. The adrenaline-filled program dispenses with onscreen experts to focus exclusively on the raw footage, giving viewers a very intense experience as if they're actually there in the disaster-zone. Each natural or man-made occurrence is then deconstructed with graphics, illustrating and explaining the incredible facts behind each freak catastrophe or survival.
Dmitry Kaminskiy is hoping his million dollar gift will trigger a new group of 'supercenternarians' He says stem cells, tissue rejuvenation and regenerative medicine will allow people to live beyond 120 - an age that has been quoted as the 'real absolute limit to human lifespan' . The oldest verifiable supercentenarians living now are Jeralean Talley, at 115 years, and Susannah Mushatt Jones, also at 115. Both are Americans, and Talley is older by 44 days.
Most of England and Wales will enjoy sunshine over the next few days with temperatures hitting 24C later this week. The temperature in the South is forecast to reach 24C (75F) today and 25C (77F) tomorrow, surpassing the highest seen so far this year, the 21.9C (71.4F) recorded in London on Friday. The delightful weather, caused by warm air blowing up from the Azores, is creating conditions we might usually experience in July or August.
Dr Nadeem Azeez, 52, and Dr Errol Cornish, 67, charged with manslaughter by gross negligence. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is also accused of corporate manslaughter. Frances Cappuccini, 30, died hours after giving birth to her second son Giacomo in 2012. She had intended to have an elective caesarean but was persuaded to try a natural birth. She suffered major complications that resulted in loss of half her blood and died hours later.
The federal government will be investing $4.1 million on a TV drama which is set to broadcast overseas as a way of deterring asylum seekers from entering Australian shores by boat. The telemovie will be shown in countries such as Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan later in the year, urging asylum seekers not to trust people smugglers. It will reportedly have a story-line which involves the Australian Navy and asylum seekers drowning at sea. This comes as Prime Minister Tony Abbott stated that only the Coalition would be able to stop asylum seeker boats.
Emerson Decarvalho, 38, charged with assault with a deadly weapon and failing to maintain a three-foot (one meter) space between his car and the cyclist. The incident occurred in the busy Fisherman's Wharf area of San Francisco on Sunday. The cyclist was knocked unconscious and taken to hospital with several broken bones .
Elizabeth Sedway, 51, from Granite Hill, California, posted an emotional video on her Facebook page Monday showing her family being kicked off a packed plane. The married mother of two suffers from multiple myeloma - a rare form of plasma cancer . Alaska Airlines later apologized to the family for mishandling the situation  .
Corey Edwards was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect at the age of seven months. The five-year-old has undergone eight open-heart operations and other treatments. His parents Craig, 28, and Jemma, 21, had been engaged for three years. They decided to fast track their wedding when they discovered their son may not live much longer. They had to get special permission from the Archbishop of Canterbury to marry in hospital.
Michelle O'Clee, 39, said her husband's 'extraordinary lies' were like something from a John Grisham thriller. Andrew O’Clee had secretly moved in with finance manager Philippa Campbell, who lived 40 miles away. He was caught out when he was tagged in a video on Facebook with his new spouse Philippa. The video of the ice bucket challenge was captioned ‘uncle Andrew’ and ‘auntie Philippa’. Michelle said: ‘In my head it was like dominoes – flashbacks of everything and it all made sense'
London has at least 425 marketing staff and press officers working across its local authorities. This is four times more than the entire editorial staff at the Evening Standard. Nearly 45 councils employ 20 or more communications staff each. Manchester City Council was the worst offender for its size with 77 PR staff.
Maria Twomey, 42, of Watford, dropped from 12st 7lb to 8st 7lbs and size 14 in a year. She swapped fatty snacks for weight-lifting and intense workouts on the exercise bike. She has now joined the ranks of professional fitness models, hitting the gym for three hours a day.
Richard Williams, 54, spent £50,000 turning a canal narrowboat into a replica German Second World War submarine with torpedo tubes and a periscope. The Captain Birdseye lookalike was jailed at Manchester Crown Court for a total of four years and eight months. His ex-wife Laurel Howarth, 28, was jailed for 20 months for her part in the five-year scam which defrauded Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs of £1,017,505.
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust paid £2,200 to a temporary nurse for one 12-hour shift. The figure equates to £183 an hour and represents double the rate for a neurologist. It also emerged there were 47 agency nurses working at the trust in December last year. Trust has been criticised for wasting taxpayers' money amid shortage of trained nurses. NHS spending on temporary staff has rocketed to a staggering £2.5 billion a year.
Arman Nejad, 23, dragged the teenager into his house and abused her in October 2009. The girl, now 18, went to police in 2010 and was interviewed by officers who then mysteriously dropped the case. Three years later police visited her about a different matter and she asked why her rape case was shelved. Detectives then arrested and charged Nejad with rape and he was jailed for five years on Friday. Greater Manchester Police admitted 'unacceptable delays and failures' allowed the rapist to live as a free man.
The video was taken of a routine skydive in Everöd, Sweden and recorded on the helmet of one of the divers. It shows the moment the camera becomes detached and falls to the ground at 10,000 feet. Remarkably, the camera remains intact as it spins out of control and falls for a minute and a half. The camera was discovered by Kristoffer Örstadius's father in a meadow in Gringelstad outside Kristianstad, Sweden.
Karen Catherall, 45, was viciously beaten and strangled to death by Darren Jeffreys, 47, last year. The pair had been drinking at the pub before she returned to her home in Gwernaffield, North Wales. Jeffreys followed her home and attacked her in an alcohol-fuelled rage in September 2013. Police told her family that she had tried to make a 999 call just hours before her murder. But call handler said they could not hear anything and did not connect the call to police. BT say its handlers acted appropriately and in line with police guidance not to pass on calls.
Shanna McCormick, 31, from Manchester, had ballooned to 28st by the time she met Dan Dimmock. Doctors warned she would die if she didn't lose weight, so what was the point in planning a wedding? 'I might not even be there to see it,' she said. She lost 16.5st and dropped 18 dress sizes in two years and is now engaged to her partner. Before her weight loss, Dan was terrified his partner would die in her sleep.
Jamelia, 34, said she was 'hounded on Twitter' after airing her views on Loose Women yesterday. Said obese women 'should feel uncomfortable' about their unhealthy size. Added that high street stores should not be catering for them on the high street. Now insists she was only referring to people larger than a size 20 on ITV show. 'I don't think we should ban plus-size clothes from shops,' she said this afternoon.
Dietitian Lucy Jones from The Almond Board of California studied snacking habits in the UK. She identified three tribes of snackers: Snack Amnesiacs, Situational Snackers and Super Snackers. Snacking is an important way to control hunger and provide essential nutrients.
Liana Barrientos, 39, of the Bronx, pleaded not guilty on Friday to two felony charges of filing a false instrument, involving marriage licences. She is accused of marrying 10 men over the course of 11 years in an apparent immigrant scam. One of the men she wed was deported back to Pakistan for making threatening statements against the United States in 2006 after an investigation by the Joint Terrorism Task Force, it has been revealed. She has been arrested multiple times, including for loitering, drug possession, jumping a turnstile and trespassing, according to the Bronx district attorney's office .
Archaeologists have discovered 20 stone flakes and anvils just west of Lake Turkana in Kenya. The tools were found at a site known as Lomekwi 3, near the west coast of the lake. They are thought to be 3.3 million years old - 700,000 years older than any other stone tools. It means ancient human ancestors were creating tools hundreds of thousands of years before the appearance of the first 'man' - Homo erectus.
Kenneth Morgan Stancil III, 20, is accused of shooting dead his former work-study supervisor Ron Lane, 44, at Wayne County Community College in Goldsboro, North Carolina on Monday. He was arrested more than 500 miles away early on Tuesday after officers found him sleeping on a Florida beach. He appeared before a judge in Daytona Beach, Florida on Tuesday and said he 'ridded one last child molester from the Earth' Lane had been 'messing with' one of his family members when he was fired last month, according to his mother. She said he was ' verbally inappropriate' to her son and that he had 'made inappropriate sexual advances toward' him.
Walter the 22-year-old grey-headed flying fox bat, from Sydney, picked up his bizarre taste after sneaking a slurp out of his owner's cup of Tetley's tea. The bat has been grounded by the debilitating disease and spends his time lying around in hammocks, sipping on tea and eating snacks. All of the other 25 bats in his aviary have also began drinking the beverage, which has been nicknamed 'a hug in a cup' .
Photographer Linden Gledhill, 51, from Staffordshire, combines his love of photography with a PhD in biochemistry to capture the fine details of butterfly wings. He uses a trinocular-reflecting light microscope fitted with Neo S-plan objectives, or attachments, and takes the photographs using a Canon EOS 5D mark II, which is fitted to the top of the microscope. Each scale is pigmented with melanins that give butterflies black and brown colouring, but eye-catching blues, greens, reds and iridescence are created by the microstructure of the scales, rather than pigments.
Harriet Harman said grandparents would be allowed to take up to four unpaid weeks off per year. She said the policy would require a change in the law and would help millions of working families. More than half of mothers rely on grandparents for childcare when they first go back to work. Research suggests 1.9 million grandparents have given up a job, reduced their hours, or taken time off work.
Mother-of-two Gemma, 23, has two children under five by two different fathers. She handed both infants over to her 52-year-old mother Debbie when they were four months old. Debbie, who stepped in to care for the children after social services threatened to take them away, says her daughter's constant drinking and partying is getting out of hand. She also claims that Gemma stole an iPad from one of the children and sold it to fund her party lifestyle.
Margaret Tyler, 71, and John Loughery, 60, have arrived at the Lindo Wing in Paddington. The royal superfans have been there for every major royal event in the last 10 years. Mrs Tyler, who gave birth to her son Andrew at the hospital, has amassed a £10,000 collection. She has been following the royals for more than 40 years and has four rooms full of memorabilia. The Duchess of Cambridge is due to give birth on the 25th April at St Mary's Hospital.
Lalit Verma is said to have launched into a furious assault on a boy named only as Shiva. Stolen items were discovered in the boy's bag at Dwarika Prasad School in Railamau village. The alleged beating was so severe that the child complained of a severe stomach ache. Verman has been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and detained.
Amanda Knox and her family have spent millions fighting her conviction for the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Italy, says her biographer, Douglas Preston. Preston claims that Knox has been ravaged financially by legal fees and stress. 'The ordeal has been hugely emotional, but the financial impact has been catastrophic,' says Preston. 'Anyone who has been through what she's been through is going to have issues. It's like a soldier come back from Iraq, having children shot in front of him, you've been through a horrific experience'
Alexander Pacteau, 21, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with murder of Karen Buckley. He is also charged with attempting to defeat the ends of justice, it emerged today. Miss Buckley's body was found on a farm six miles north of Glasgow earlier this week. She went missing after a night out at Sanctuary nightclub in Glasgow on Saturday night. Her body was later found by police at High Craigton farm on Tuesday.
Activated charcoal, freekah, spiralizing and bone broth are the latest fads in healthy eating. Each comes with its own promise, with claims of 'melting away fat cells' and 'supercharging metabolism' But what is the truth? Vavista dietitian Sophie Claessens picks the 'miracle' foods from the fads .
Justine Miliband, 44, said she fell in love with her husband Ed after she was bitten by a Doberman in 2005. The mother-of-two was canvassing on his behalf when she was attacked by the dog. She said she thought he was 'good looking' and 'unattached' when they first met at a party. But he failed to tell her that he was secretly going out with a 'mutual friend' at the time. Mrs Miliband said: 'Apparently we had nothing in common. He wanted to talk about economics – one of my least favourite subjects'
Tori's doctor's determined she had a severe burn and suggested they remove the damaged skin and graft skin from another area of the body. 'She questioned if it was absolutely necessary but doctors said she risked severe infection and scarring if she didn't act right away' Tori posted this cryptic message on her Instagram following the incident: 'Perfect @Easter Sunday. Aside from the Benihana Burn!' .
Zoe Elizabeth Sugg, 25, has amassed a huge teen following on social media. Jamie Oliver's company has warned influential vloggers to be more aware of adverts. Comes after investigation found 30-second adverts for junk food and online gambling sites. Some of these are for harmless products such as Dolmio pasta sauce or hair dye. Others are for Haribo, Coca-Cola and for an online gambling website .
Greg Scott, 51, a basketball coach at Cass High School in Georgia, likely had contracted a fast-moving type of leukemia, known as acute myeloid leukemia, months before his death but was diagnosed only a day before he lost his brief battle with the illness. For the past eight years, Scott had taught special education and social studies at the school and was the school's head basketball coach. The married father of two and grandfather unexpectedly succumbed to the deadly disease Wednesday morning .
The 61-year-old Democrat has pleaded not guilty to eight bribery counts related to his close personal friendship with eye surgeon Dr Salomon Melgen, 60. According to an indictment unsealed this month, Menendez helped Melgen bring at least three mistresses to the U.S. on visas - including Brazilian actress Juliana Lopes Leite and Ukrainian model Svitlana Buchyk. Menendez and Melgen met at a fundraiser in 1993, shortly after Menendez was voted into the Senate .
Muslim Engagement and Development (Mend) said to have boasted they can influence up to 30 seats. The group wants to let British Muslims fight in Syria without fear of prosecution. Chief executive Sufyan Ismail reportedly said they are in talks with both the Conservatives and Labour.
Na Chu had just returned from a trip to the zoo when her grandmother locked her in the house by herself. The five-year-old panicked and ran to the window but fell between the protective metal slats. Neighbours rushed to help after they spotted the little girl hanging in the air. Some used a piece of pipe to prop her up and prevent her from suffocating, while others supported her feet before firemen arrived.
Siyanda Ngwenya, known as Adams, allegedly attacked female contestant while she was asleep. Pair were last seen on TV kissing and cuddling before going to bed together in Johannesburg. Allegedly boasted to housemates the next day that he had sex with the woman. Alleged victim reportedly told female contestants that she did not consent to having sex.
Alessandra Ambrosio, 34, was treated at the Ronald Reagan center of UCLA hospital in Los Angeles on Tuesday. A friend said she had been suffering 'constant headaches' and had booked the appointment two weeks ago. The Victoria's Secret Angel was seen partying at the Coachella festival in California on Sunday .
The Made In Chelsea star has enjoyed the best hotels around the world, but also enjoys a stay at Travelodge. His favourite place to stay is in the Tryall Club in Jamaica's Montego Bay. 'I want to surf in the Arctic, it's becoming a big thing and you can surf between glaciers,' he says .
Daily Mirror claims it handed images to police, who were 'delighted', according to Sunday Mirror report. But police insist they already had the footage, which they claim was recovered 'at earliest opportunity' Former Flying Squad chief John O'Connor said he had 'never heard of anything like' it. He said: 'I am pointing some quite accusing fingers at the police for not finding it themselves'
Aboriginal Model Management Australia is an exclusively Aboriginal modelling agency. The agency started off with just five models and now has 40 including Noreen Carr and Adina-lee Vincent. Founder Kira-Lea Dargin hopes 10 of her girls will join Samantha Harris at next year's fashion week. She says high-end brands are hesitant to sign Aboriginal models because the fashion platform could be used for political purposes .
Ashy Bines is being chased by the tax office over debts due almost 12 months ago. The debts, which were due last May, include income and tax, a fine and $295,955 worth of interest. The case will be heard in a Brisbane court next Friday with Pilot Partners already consenting to be liquidators. The tax office launched action in November and has since lodged an application to liquidate ABBBC Pty Ltd - the company behind Ms Bines' bikini body challenge program.
Benjamin Carr, 22, harboured a burning hatred of mother-of-five Pennie Davis, 47, during her six-year relationship with his father. He ordered fellow drug dealer Justin Robertson, 36, to kill her after she threatened to tell police he sexually assaulted young girls eight years earlier. Mrs Davis was discovered in a pool of blood by her new husband after she was stabbed while tending her horses in the New Forest.
Wanquan Castle was built in 1393 and was known as the Ming Dynasty's 'Martial City' The fortress measures two kilometres in circumference and was protected by an imposing 12-metre wall. The fortress has huge historical, cultural and military significance and has key cultural relic status in China. The restoration work, which is due to be completed next year, will see building work completed in the original Ming Dynasty style of architecture.
Robert Downey Jr has helped raise more than £1million for children's hospice Julia's House. The Ironman actor promised to fly a winner and a friend to Los Angeles to join him on the red carpet. The offer also includes a gown or tuxedo fitting and a helicopter ride. It raised £1,388,863 for the Dorset-based charity, which will now use the money to build a new hospice in Wiltshire.
The Western Lowland Gorillas were born to 16-year-old mothers Layla and Kumi on January 17 and 19. They have been pictured roaming around the zoo's Congo Gorilla Forest exhibit with their mothers, who are both 16 years old. The pair have been welcomed by the other 17 gorillas in the enclosure, including Ernie, 32, their father.
Viktoria Charkley's crestfallen reaction to sad scene was captured on camera by her father Barles. The video stars her as she comes to terms with the death of Simba's father, Mufasa. The scene in question is generally considered to be one of Disney's most haunting spectacles.
Star Wars: Rogue One, starring Felicity Jones, which is slated for release in December 2016. The film will follow a band of resistance fighters who unite to steal the Death Star plans and 'bring a new hope,' referring to the subtitle of the original 'Star Wars' The idea for the film came from award-winning visual effects artist John Knoll, who pitched the idea internally before bringing it to Kathleen Kennedy and Lucasfilm's Kiri Hart.
The Greenwood family stayed at Camping La Chappelle in Argeles-sur-Mer on France’s Mediterranean coast. Multiple swimming pools, a kids club, swings and a bakery kept the Greenwoods busy during their stay. Families congregated around the pools every afternoon for relief from the August heat.
A Riesling is the perfect companion to a sausage roll, Chardonnay goes great with wasabi peas or pittas and hummus, and Merlot is the best glass to compliment a box of chocolates. Tasters at Jacob's Creek sampled different types of wine with 10 of the nation's most popular snacks and light bites. They found that different wines match different pizza toppings - with Shiraz best for a margherita but a meaty Cabernet Sauvignon with a pepperoni.
The collision happened about 3pm on Norfolk Southern Railway tracks near downtown Meridian, Mississippi. The 57-year-old woman's name has not been released until family members have been notified. The last Amtrak fatality in Mississippi before Wednesday was at a Copiah County crossing in January 2013. No one else was in the vehicle.
Luke Brett Moore, 27, was able to overdraw $2.189 million over three years from his St George Bank account. He dipped into the account 48 times and spent the money on a number of expensive items. His haul included a Maserati, an Alfa Romeo, a power boat, a Michael Jackson autograph, a signed photograph of the Top Gear hosts and numerous paintings. Moore was found guilty of knowingly dealing with proceeds of crime and dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception in Goulburn District Court.
Tom Richards, 25, was arrested yesterday morning in his home city of Swansea . He was held in a cell for 11 hours before being bailed at 7pm as police continue their investigation . Comes after Westbrook, 41, accused her younger former lover of violence on social media . The pair split in November last year after spending months together in California .
Google is said to be in talks with Hutchison Whampoa, the owner of the Three network, to let its users make calls and send texts in any country at no extra cost. Industry sources said the firms are discussing a 'wholesale access agreement' that would help Google create a global network. Customers would then be able to use this global network to make calls, send texts and use data as part of their plan, regardless of where in the world they are. Three already offers a similar scheme called Feel at Home that lets customers use their phones and their plans for free, in 18 countries.
Victim, who has not been named, was walking in subway in Newbury, Berkshire, on Easter Monday. Two boys approached him, doused him in highly flammable WD40 and threatened to set him alight. Officers are now hunting the pair following their threats in broad daylight. The victim sustained minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment .
The video, shot by Australian tourist Dirk Nienaber, shows a monkey interacting with a tour guide in Bali, Indonesia. Tour guide squirts water at the primate from a hole in a water bottle in a bid to cool it down. As the monkey continues to approach, the man throws the bottle over to it and scarpers with a smirk. The monkey recieves the bottle and holds it in its hands before taking a drink.
Johnny Manziel was spotted at a Texas Rangers game Tuesday night days after leaving rehab. He was joined by his girlfriend Colleen Crowley and sipped water throughout the night. Manziel checked into a facility on January 28 after stating that he wanted to 'be a better family member, friend and teammate' The Cleveland Browns quarterback was in treatment for roughly six weeks before being released. Manziel's partying had been a topic of conversation since his rookie season began last July, with some worried his drinking was a priority.
Paul Monk, 54, from Essex, wanted by Spanish police for questioning over kidnap and murder of Francis Brennan. The 25-year-old's body washed up on a Costa Blanca beach in March last year. He was also wanted by the Metropolitan Police on drug offences and had been named on a list of fugitives published as part of the National Crime Agency's Operation Captura campaign. Monk was detained at a four-bedroom property in Javea near Alicante as he directed workers laying a marble patio around his swimming pool.
Felicity Waterford was waiting for her daughter at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music when she saw John Howard's car had a flat tyre. She asked if they needed her help before the former PM agreed to a selfie . It comes just weeks after Liberal MP Christopher Pyne was challenged to change a tyre on national television after boasting he was a 'fixer' .
Andrew Cuomo is heading a delegation of 18 academics and business leaders visiting the island in the wake of the December announcement that the US and Cuba would restore diplomatic relations after more than a half century of hostility and confrontation. Cuomo has met with Cuba's top officials for U.S. relations along with executives from Jetblue, MasterCard, Pfizer and other New York-based companies.
Ten former Atlanta public school educators, convicted earlier this month of racketeering in one of the largest U.S. test-cheating scandals, were told to consider plea deals or face significantly more time behind bars. Fulton County Judge Jerry Baxter urged the defendants during the sentencing hearing on Monday to accept deals with the prosecution in the trial over a widespread conspiracy to cheat on state tests. He also threatened prison sentences for them if they fail to reach those deals. 'I've got a fair sentence in my mind and it involves going to jail for everybody,' said Baxter.
Ukip leader met Hungarian Ivan Loncsarevity at a hinge factory in Clacton, Essex. The 62-year-old has lived in Colchester for five years after travelling to the UK for work. But he could not answer any of Mr Farage's questions as he does not speak any English. Mr Farage was quick to insist he did not want to send EU migrants home to stop them taking British jobs.
Kevin Carr set off from Haytor on Dartmoor in Devon in July 2013 and is currently in his home county. The 35-year-old has completed on average one and a quarter marathons a day since then. He is just 24 hours away from completing his epic journey in a record time. Mr Carr will become the fastest man to ever run around the world if he is successful . He will beat the current record held by Australian ultramarathon runner Tom Denniss.
The Queen's Guard slipped on a manhole cover during the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace last week. He lost his footing and slid sideways, knocking his bearskin on the side of the box and dropping his rifle. Unfortunately for him, the entire incident was caught on camera by tourist David Meadwell.
The 61-year-old actor spoke out in an interview to promote his new movie The Forger. He was asked about new documentary Going Clear, which alleges church elders have a 'blackmail file' of 'damaging material' from Travolta's auditing sessions with auditors. He said: 'I've loved every minute of it. I've saved lives with it and saved my own life several times' .
Filmmaker Michael König from Cologne, Germany has created an amazing video showing solar activity. It was made by stitching together footage from Nasa's Solar Dynamics Observatory over five years. The movie, called Sun, uses footage recorded by Nasa’s Solar. Dynamics Observatory (SDO) spacecraft between 2011 and 2015. Highlights of the video include large, bright tendrils extending outward from the sun's surface and occasionally crashing down again - known as solar prominences. Other fantastic sections show bright, active regions on the sun‘s surface as magnetic fields send it into turmoil. Transits of the moon, Venus and Earth across the sun, as observed from the SDO, are
The British Army fired 46 million bullets at the Taliban during the eight-year Afghanistan conflict. 27 million 5.56mm rounds were fired from either the standard SA-80 assault rifle or minimi machine gun. Each round cost approximately 50p and at least 80,000, 105mm artillery shells were fired at Taliban positions . A further 55,000 30mm rounds, at a cost of £65 each, were fired by Apache gunships.
Environmental health were called to The Sutton Arms, in Elton, Stockton last year after two dozen people suffered gastroenteritis after eating at the pub on Easter Sunday. Six of them had Clostridium perfringens - a common cause of food poisoning . Owner Michael Alan Flegg, 68, pleaded guilty to nine food hygiene offences.
Researchers in the US examined effects of sweetened drinks on 19 women aged between 18 and 40. Half were given sugary drinks at breakfast, lunch and dinner over 12 days. Other half had drinks made with the artificial sweetener aspartame. Before and after study period, the women were given a difficult maths test. They then underwent MRI scans to measure response of their brains to stress.
Aspiring model Ellia Beasley, 22, from New Milton, Hampshire, had the line 'scream your heart out' tattooed on her belly. The line was from the song Rooftops by Lost Prophets, which she loved as a teenager. But she lived to regret her decision after the band's lead singer was exposed as a paedophile. Ian Watkins, 37, was sent to prison for 35 years in 2013 for a string of child sex offences. Ellia was shocked when she heard about Watkin's depraved crimes and hated the fact she was associated with him thanks to her tattoo.
Former Director of Public Prosecutions Lord Macdonald QC said new evidence was not passed to him. He said local CPS lawyers in Leicestershire decided fresh evidence not worth pursuing through courts. Janner, now 86, escaped prosecution for eight years until CPS said he is unfit to stand trial. He attended the House of Lords almost daily and claimed more than £100,000 in expenses.
Jihadists are shown smashing shrines and statues in Iraq's UNESCO World Heritage city of Hatra. Militants are also recorded chipping away at the bases of some of the larger wall sculptures. They are also filmed firing AK-47 rifles at relics in the UNESCO heritage site . The fanatics claim ancient relics are 'false idols' which promote idolatry . Footage was posted to a militant website frequently used by the terrorist organisation .
New York-based writer Amanda Dobbins says Lane Bryant's new I'm No Angel ad campaign doesn't show plus-size women of different proportions. The clothing store, which carries US sizes 14 to 28, has been applauded for the new campaign, which shows plus- size models looking sexy in the brand's lingerie.
Sergeant Dan Urman's father Eitan and his wife Ronit had been invited to drop the puck before the Arizona Coyotes game against the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. The National Hockey League organization said they had won the puck drop because they have been season ticket holders for nearly 20 years. When they were told a special guest would bring out the puck for them, their son Dan ran out on to the ice. Eitan was so excited to see his son that he ran to meet him halfway down the red carpet as Ronit stood in shock with her hands to her face. The father-and-son pair had a long embrace as a crowd of Arizona Coyotes and Anaheim Ducks fans cheered .
The Amsterdam Falafel Shop in Washington DC, US, has launched its pot-pairing menu. It matches five falafels to different strains of weed to create 'energy and creativity' The menu is strictly a take-away operation though, as you can't smoke on the premises.
Joel Parker, 33, was about to get off the Sunshine Bus in St Johns County on Wednesday when he asked the driver if he would like a Snickers bar. When the driver declined the offering, Parker threw the candy bar at his head instead, police said. The driver was not injured but called the police and Parker was arrested for battery .
Clorox sparked outrage by tweeting 'where's the bleach' in reference to last week's introduction of new 'emoji' cartoons for iPhones that include several faces of people with black and brown skin. The maker of Clorox bleach and other products says it was attempting a humorous reference to other emoji symbols for objects like toilets and bathtubs that people use bleach to clean. But the corporate Twitter post hit a nerve when news reports and online discussions were focusing on the new collection of racially diverse faces.
Joseph T. Brennan Jr. of Norwell, Massachusetts was found with a home full of bomb-making materials. Police searched the home after an incident Saturday night where Brennan blew up his car while smoking a cigarette near gun powder. The blast left the man with minor injuries and he was admitted to Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Brennan, 36, will be charged with possession of a destructive device, and one part possession of components capable of making a component device, while Benjamin Young, 27, is facing charges for being in possession of illegal possession of bombs.
Joanne Whitehouse, 44, applied for daughter Alice to go to St John Fisher's RC Primary School in Middleton. Her three sons Joel, nine, Harri, seven, and Ollie, six, already attend the school. She believed there would be 'no issue' with her daughter gaining a place at the same school. But she was left 'devastated' when she found out her daughter will go to a different school. Granddaughter Olivia, also four, will have to attend Middleton Parish C of E Primary School instead.
The concept of a homestay holiday is that rather than renting an empty house or apartment, you stay at a reasonable cost in the home of your hosts. Web-based company Homestay.com lists options for single people, couples and families in cities, established holiday areas or farther afield. Rent posh private apartments in some of the world’s most glamorous cities while the owners are out of town. Stay in a Masai hut in a Kenyan village or get to know your Indian hosts in a palatial old merchant's haveli in Rajasthan.
The $40 (£26) cloth cover is said to hydrate the face and prevent lines while you sleep. Made by Hammacher Schlemmer, in Canada, was developed by a dermatologist and contains no creams or chemicals. A traditional cotton case has a 'rough surface' that 'siphons moisture' away. But the wrinkle preventing version is 'therapeutic and extra-smooth', redirecting moisture back into the skin.
Dias Costa, 49, slashed the face, arms, and necks of the raiders in Cordoba, central Argentina. The burglary took place late at night in the Cerro Norte neighbourhood of Cordoba. The thieves fled the property in a getaway car while dripping with blood. All of the men are currently in intensive care after being treated in hospital .
Vonn, 30, has had two major knee surgeries in the last few years. The Olympic gold medalist won her 67th World Cup win and 18th season title after coming back from her second knee surgery last year. Vonn appeared tense as she watched Tiger struggle to get back into form following some early flubs on the first day of the Masters.
MailOnline Travel guides you through the decades to find the best Airbnb rentals from each era. From the 1950s to the '90s, these rentals cater to interior decor of all tastes. From 1950s modernism to Brit-pop and New Labour, there are plenty of options .
Huw Thomas suggested on an online forum in 2006 that the flags were for a 'simpleton' or a 'casual racist' The Labour candidate in Ceredigion, West Wales, made the comments on a Welsh language website. He said: 'I agree it is totally sickening the number of English flags to be seen around Wales' Mr Thomas said he made comments as 'a young student' and he no longer held those views.
Each year, 300,000 people come to Salzburg to soak up the magic and visit the locations of the film. The first tours started shortly after the film opened, but now buses emblazoned with The Sound of Music circle the city, day in, day out. The Old Town, where much of the movie was shot, is too narrow for tour buses, and that fact – combined with the lack of tourist tat – means there’s nothing to break the spell as you slide into the film mindset.
Gavin Daly, played by Pete Davidson, was testifying in court during Janet Johnson-Luna's trial. Told the court the affair lasted five 'glorious weeks' and he instigated it to gain extra credit. The 16-year-old told the court he gave 'thousands of high fives' when classmates found out . When asked if he was called names, he lists of a number of terms he was referred to, including 'the man' and 'my hero' One Twitter user said it was 'not cool', 'not funny' and sent the wrong message out about sexual abuse .
The former secretary of state will hold her first low-key campaign event at Kirkwood Community College's regional center in Jones County, Iowa, on Tuesday. Of the ten students interviewed in the school's public lounge, only two would speak kindly of Mrs. Clinton. 'She's going to push some emotional thing on us,' predicted student Hallie Corum in between classes. 'What else is she supposed to do?' said another. 'Is she running? Go ask Corey. He's up on all that stuff,' said Corey Jones, a graphic design student.
Jack Andraka was born in 1997 and grew up in suburban Maryland with his elder brother, Luke, and parents, Jane, a nurse, and Steve, a civil engineer. At school, Jack won prizes for science projects, but was ostracised as a geek and viciously bullied when he came out as gay, aged 13. When his test for detecting pancreatic cancer won the top award at a prestigious international science competition, his wild celebrations at the awards ceremony went viral.
Eight members of the same family - seven of them children between ages six and 16 - were found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning in their Princess Anne, Maryland, home Monday afternoon. Relatives have identified the adult victim as father of seven Rodney Todd Sr, 36, whom they identified as the adult who died. Police said no foul play was suspected in the deaths . The power company had cut off the electricity to the house because of an outstanding bill, according to relatives.
Jack Crowe, 3, was found face down in his family's garden pool in Upavon, Wiltshire, last July. The toddler had been watching Peppa Pig when he fell into the water, inquest heard. Coroner Dr Clare Balysz said she was in 'little doubt' of what had happened . She called for a change in the law to make fencing off swimming pools mandatory . Parents are now campaigning to raise awareness for survival swimming lessons for children.
State pensions would be increased by more than £60 a week, child benefit doubled and tuition fees scrapped. The party also pledged to pump an extra £12billion a year into the NHS from day one. But its election manifesto also revealed a host of left-field pledges - including a 'complete ban' on cages for hens and rabbits, an end to whips in horse racing and mandatory 'equality and diversity lessons' at school.
Max is a 18.5in high fully-grown husky-corgi cross and is looking for a new home in Basildon, Essex. He was found as a stray and is now being cared for by the Dogs Trust. He is described as gentle, intelligent and big-hearted by the Trust's staff.
The 20-month-old is cast as a blinged-up rascal with a tattoo on his arm in new puppet show Newzoids. Teasers for ITV programme show Duke and Duchess of Cambridge worrying that their son has turned out a little 'common' The plotline plays off newspaper headlines which dubbed his mother Kate the Commoner.
Lisa and James Tuttle moved to rural village of Geldeston in Norfolk in 2005 with their five children. They thought it would be a peaceful and idyllic family home but their happiness was shattered in 2014. Their dogs Marley and Lily were shot after escaping on to their neighbour's farmland. They were accused of slaughtering a farmer's birds after escaping onto his land from the Tuttle's garden. Lisa reveals on Channel 5 show The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door how she had a long-running dispute with the owner of the farm, John Cook.
United Airlines stopped Chris Roberts from boarding a California-bound flight late Saturday, following a social media post by the researcher days earlier suggesting the airline's onboard systems could be hacked. The researcher, Chris Roberts, attempted to board a United flight from Colorado to San Francisco to speak at a major security conference this week, but was stopped at the gate. United made the decision not to allow Roberts to fly on United 'because he had made public statements about having manipulated airfare equipment and aircraft systems' Roberts founded One World Labs, which tries to discover security risks before they are exploited.
A video posted on social media site Vine shows three police officers challenging an unidentified college student to a game of Rock Paper Scissors at Texas-based country music festival Chilifest last weekend. One of the officers chose 'scissors' as his option, thereby claiming a victory. The crowd erupts into cheers of joy as soon as the victory is claimed, while the victor is left speechless with relief .
Robert Gentile, 78, appeared in federal court in Hartford, Connecticut, on Friday and was charged with selling a firearm to an undercover agent. His lawyer Ryan McGuigan said the arrest was a ruse to pressure Gentile to talk about the 1990 art heist at Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Gentile has denied any knowledge of the heist and the missing work. The FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office in Connecticut declined to comment.
David Crossley, 63, from Birmingham, developed two large stones in his right kidney. The cause, doctors believe, was his low fluid intake. One in ten of us will develop a kidney stone, and the numbers are rising dramatically. The main cause of kidney stones is dehydration, says Royal College of GPs' clinical champion for kidney care.
Labour received £1.9million in the week to April 5, with 84 per cent coming from just three trade unions. It included a £1million cheque from Unite, entrenching Labour’s reliance on the union’'s militant boss Len McCluskey. Tory donations totalled just over £500,000 in the first week of the campaign, with about a quarter coming from donors with links to hedge funds.
Emma Walker, 15, from Blaby, Leicestershire, became obsessed with the 'perfect body' Within months her weight had plummeted to five-and-a-half stone. She was admitted to hospital twice and faced rigorous counselling sessions. Today, weighing a healthier eight stone, she is sharing her story to help others. Her mother Kim Waddington has taken the brave decision to reveal shocking photos of her daughter's frail five-stone frame.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has been decorated to look like R2-D2, the small round robot that appears in every episode with his multi-lingual sidekick C-3PO. The cockpit and front half of the white fuselage are painted with blue panels in the shape of those on the little droid who does everything from carrying secret plans for the Death Star to co-piloting Luke Skywalker's X-Wing. The words 'Star Wars', in the movie's distinctive font, adorn the body of the plane behind the wing, while the tail is in ANA's normal - also blue - livery.
Madalina Neagu, 42, arrived at hospital in Botosani, Romania, with severe pain in her abdomen. She told doctors she believed she was in labour and they were prepared to operate. But tests revealed she was actually carrying an 11lb (5kg) tumour inside her uterus. Doctors carried out emergency surgery to remove the tumour and transferred her to intensive care .
Rodney Stover, 48, was arraigned on Thursday for rape, predatory sex assault and other charges for last Saturday's attack in the bathroom at the Turnmill Bar on East 27th Street. Stover allegedly grabbed the victim, a Long Island student, by the throat, forced her into a stall and attacked her before fleeing the bar. A bartender recognized Stover from media reports when he was walking in the Gramercy Park area on Wednesday and called the police. NYPD had released surveillance footage of Stover walking down the street on Tuesday.
Cao Yu, 22, confronted the man in a public square in Guizhou province in southwestern China. The man in his twenties, who was holding two knives, stabbed her in the shoulder. She continued to grapple with him as he wielded the 60 centimetre-long machete. The young policewoman was found 'bleeding all over' and is now recovering in hospital. Chinese social media users have praised 'tough girl' for her incredible bravery.
Thief entered a branch of Lloyds bank in New Milton, Hampshire before threatening staff. He ordered cashier staff to hand over money before fleeing with a 'significant' amount of cash. The man, whose face and hands were heavily swathed in bandages, then fled from the bank. Police say a 56-year-old man from New Milton has been arrested on suspicion of robbery .
Army-veteran William Snyder, 34, was charged hours after the body of his wife, Kelley Jo Snyder, was found in a river near to their home on Saturday. She was last seen alive on Easter Sunday when she told her family she was going to buy sweet potatoes. Police say that Snyder has admitted moving the body from their home and also having fabricated a ransom note seeking $60,000 for his wife's safe return.
Nic Newling struggled through the confusing highs and depressing lows of an undiagnosed bipolar disorder between the ages of 13 and 18. It was the unexpected and tragic death of his older, teenage brother Christopher, who killed himself amidst his own quieter battle with mental illnesses, which helped put his life back into perspective. Now, the 28-year-old is using his story of loss and confusion to raise awareness of mental illness. He moved between doctors and psychiatric wards and was fed various concoctions of prescriptive medication before finally being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Byron Schlenker's buds measure a whopping 8.6cm across - the same width as a beer mat and 2cm wider than an iPhone 6. His daughter Emily, 14, is not far behind at 7.3cm and hold's the record for the widest female tongue. Byron only discovered his tongue was the widest in the world when he picked up a copy of the Guinness Book of World Records.
Hampshire police spent £12,712.97 in overtime over six days on search for Ashya King last August. The five-year-old was taken from Southampton General Hospital by his parents last year. They were found in Spain but released without charge after being questioned by police. Grandmother Patricia King, 77, said: 'It's disgusting to spend all that money when there's crime going on' .
Gaioz Nigalidze, the current Georgian champion, was expelled from the Dubai Open Chess tournament. Tournament organisers found he had stored a mobile phone in a cubicle, covered in toilet paper. The two-time national champion could now face a maximum 15-year ban from the game. His opponent complained when he grew suspicious about his frequent trips to the lavatory.
Gordon Jack, 47, was taken to hospital when emergency services were called to Dunblane Cathedral. The father-of-three collapsed while covering the dress rehearsal of Andy Murray’s wedding yesterday. Murray was feet away from Mr Jack when he lost his balance while taking pictures of the event. The 27-year-old former Wimbledon champion leant towards the photographer with visible concern. Mr Jack was found to be unconscious and taken to Forth Valley Hospital, in Larbert, near Falkirk, where he is understood to have been placed in a medically induced coma.
Jim Ratcliffe wants to build a £4million beach house on a site he owns overlooking the Solent. The 62-year-old wants to demolish an existing beach hut and replace it with a 'carbon neutral' mansion. The high-tech planned mansion will be virtually 'carbon-zero' and uses renewable energy. The house has a revolutionary jacking system which can lift the property up in the case of flooding .
The Lowenbrau Keller, in Sydney's The Rocks, has released a social media and bus campaign featuring the slogan 'Wunderbra' underneath a photograph of a woman in a low-cut lederhosen holding a tray of beer steins. The same campaign also features an image of two women in a similar state of dress with the caption 'Make Mein A Dubbel', sparking outrage from Collective Shout, who claim the advertisements reinforces sexual objectification. The campaign is being used on both social media. and public transport platforms.
Just four in 10 renters aged 20 to 45 are saving for a deposit to buy a home, according to Halifax. Three-quarters of UK renters also fear they will never be able to afford to buy their own house. This rises to eight in 10 for Londoners, where house prices have risen by double-digits in recent years.
Ryan Giroux, 41, has pleaded not guilty to killing one man and wounding five others. He is accused of shooting three people in a Phoenix motel, killing a man and injuring two women. Another man was shot while working at a nearby restaurant, and then two more at separate apartment complexes, about two miles away. Police launched a massive manhunt to find the culprit, locking down a school and college. Giroux is reported to be a member of the Hammerskin Nation, a notoriously violent racist skinhead group connected with the Aryan Brotherhood.
Matheryn Naovaratpong, from Thailand, is thought to be the youngest person ever cryogenically preserved. The toddler was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer last April after failing to wake up. Doctors diagnosed her with an 11cm tumour in the left side of her brain. After months of intensive treatment, including 12 rounds of brain surgery, 20 chemotherapy treatments, and 20 radiation therapy sessions, it became clear there was little more doctors could do. She died on January 8th this year after her parents switched off her life support machine. But determined for some good to come from her death, her family have had her body cryogenic preserved.
In its heyday, Kejonuma Leisure Land, in Tohoku, Japan, attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors. The once-bustling family-friendly attraction closed its doors officially in 2000 due to a drop in visitors. Urban explorer Florian Seidel, 38, visited the site in 2014 to document the extent of the site's ongoing dereliction. According to Japanese folklore, the park was built next to the site of the 'pond of the ghost woman' .
Cook County Judge Dennis Porter, cleared 46-year-old Officer Dante Servin in the March 2012 shooting death of Rekia Boyd, 22. The judge told loved ones to leave the court before the verdict was read out - fearing a spate of outbursts. The victim's brother Martinez Sutton screamed: 'You want me to be quiet? This m***** f***** killed my sister!' .
Skopelos has a relaxed, offbeat vibe that plays out in the pretty port of Chora. A ruined Venetian fortress and dozens of chapels make you feel that this is a spiritual retreat. With no airport, most people fly to Skiathos, followed by an hour's ferry ride to the island. Seven nights' self-catering at Villa Thea costs from £496 per person.
Teresa Sheldon, 38, from Dartford, Kent, has appeared in court charged with murdering her son Tommy. She is also charged with the attempted murder of another child who was also in the Ford Fiesta. Tommy died two weeks after suffering horrendous burns in the fireball on a country lane in Hursley.
Kaylie Milliken is the filmmaker behind Billion Dollar Bully, an ongoing documentary focused on Yelp's impact on small businesses. Milliken says Yelp's advertising structure appears to punish businesses that choose not to advertise on the site - a claim that the company has vigorously denied. Last month, Milliken released a trailer for her documentary in an attempt to fund the rest of the film's production. The day after the trailer was released, Yelp stock dipped four per cent .
A sheriff's department in Florida has released a video showing spring break revelers milling about on a beach not 10 feet from where an unconscious 19-year-old girl was being gang raped by a group of men. The brief cellphone clip came to light as deputies continued searching for two additional suspects in the March attack in Panama City Beach that was witnessed by hundreds of people who failed to intervene. Delonte Martistee, 22, of Bainbridge, Georgia, and Ryan Calhoun, 23, of Mobile, Alabama, were charged with sexual battery for the incident believed to have occurred between March 10 and 12. The alleged victim told deputies she thought she had been drugged before the incident.
Patties Foods says its testing has found no link between its Nanna's brand frozen mixed berries and a national hepatitis A outbreak. The health department continues to investigate how 34 people in six states contracted the hepatitis A virus. Four adults, three in Victoria and one in NSW, have contracted potentially deadly Hepatitis A after condsuming the 1kg packets. The product contains strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blackberries from China and blueberries from Chile.
The '#kyliejennerchallenge' is popular among teens desperate to emulate Kylie Jenner's bee-stung pout. Participants place their mouth over the opening of a cup, jar or other narrow vessel and suck in until the air vacuum causes their lips to swell up. The method works by way of the airlock created in the. opening of the glass or jar, which increases blood flow to the lips and causes them to swell. The results are said to last for hours, even days, with several people complaining they were stuck with the after-effects for much longer than expected.
Islamic State group claimed credit on Saturday a bombing near the US consulate in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region a day earlier that killed two Turks. The US State Department said the bombing in Ainkawa, near Kurdish regional capital Arbil, did not kill or wound any consular employees. An ISIS-spearheaded offensive overran large areas of Iraq last year, and forces from the Kurdistan region have battled the jihadists on multiple fronts in the north.
Ten top doctors sent a letter to Columbia University urging the school to remove TV celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz from his faculty position because he is a 'charlatan' who promotes 'quack treatments' Dr Oz, 54, is the vice chairman and professor of surgery at Columbia's College of Physicians and Surgeons. The doctors sent the letter to Lee Goldman, the dean of Columbia's Faculties of Health Sciences and Medicine.
Riley Filmer, 14, has been prevented from attending classes at her Melbourne high school because her shoes do not meet the strict uniform guidelines. The school's policy states that girls are to wear 'black leather lace-up school shoes (not fashion heels)' for both summer and winter uniforms. Her mother Anne Parker said her daughter needed a more practical and comfortable shoe to meet her needs. She has not been allowed back into classes since Monday, which has caused significant issues when it comes to her daughter completing her school work.
The product, Phynova Joint and Muscle Relief, contains sigesbeckia, a herb traditionally used to treat aches and pains caused by arthritis. Dr Uzma Ali was always given a glass of warm milk with half a teaspoon of the spice turmeric if she fell over. Dr Mike Dixon says he is a 'fan' of herbal medicines because they are 'safe'
Two-thirds of new UK fathers are now over 30, and the researchers say older would-be fathers should be better informed about the risks of conditions that can occur in their offspring. Men aged over 35 had a 50 per cent lower chance of conceiving over a 12-month period than men 25 and under. The risk of miscarriage and premature birth also rises when the man is more than 40.
Mower County Sheriff Terese Amazi said farmer Daniel Weness, of LeRoy, reported on Tuesday that a storage canister with vials of bull semen was taken from his unlocked barn. The canister was worth about $500, and the vials were worth from $300 to $1,500 apiece. The theft happened sometime between April 1 and 7 .
Moya Gerber and her sister Rone Odendaal, 24, were travelling through Kruger National Park, South Africa. They spotted two lions trying to bring down a Cape Buffalo and stopped to take pictures. The buffalo escaped the lions' clutches, but ran straight for the road instead before hitting the car. The family's car was left with £11,000 worth of damage after the buffalo hit the door .
Mark Gentle, from Farmington, Maine, found his son Carter sobbing because he thought that the scar from his fifth open-heart surgery - an emergency procedure to repair his pacemaker - was 'ugly' The concerned dad posted a snapshot of the little boy's chest to his Facebook account in the hopes of generating some wider support and, in turn, boost Carter's confidence. The picture has received nearly 1.5 million likes since it was posted on April 11 .
Joseph Koetters, a former English Teacher at Marlborough School in Los Angeles, is being sued by an unnamed 30-year-old former student who alleges that he sexually abused her. The lawsuit alleges that when Koetter was in his early-to-mid 30s he took part in a yearlong sexual relationship with a 16-year old student, which began in the 2000-2001 school year. The woman who filed the civil lawsuit is the same one mentioned in the criminal case, her attorney David M. Ring told the Los Angeles Times. The former teacher was arrested in February and charged with two counts of oral copulation of a person under 18 and two counts.
Fugitive Edward Snowden said he did not read all the top-secret intelligence documents he leaked. The 31-year-old said he was only 'evaluating' the files stolen from GCHQ and NSA. He admitted there had been a ‘f***-up’ with the way in which some of the information about the NSA and GCHQ, Britain’s intelligence agency, had been released. The former CIA systems administrator said he had an 'understanding' of their content.
The driver, Sam Smith, begins filming with the tornado just a few hundred yards in front of him. It's an apocalyptic sight - and he can't make out which direction it's moving in so doesn't know how to escape. He says: 'I don't really know what to do except I guess just sit here. Maybe duck down. The truck feels like it's about to lift up off the ground' Mr Smith was travelling from Minneapolis to Indiana on business when the harrowing encounter took place.
Tesco spent nearly £29 million flying executives to different parts of the world between 2005 and 2012. New chief executive Dave Lewis admitted the planes gave the wrong image and put them up for sale. Four have been sold and the final one, a Hawker 800, will be gone by the end of next month. Tesco's old Gulfstream 550 was capable of flying 14 executives at a time.
Sam Holtz, a 12-year-old sixth grader from Lake Zurich, Illinois, beat out 11.5million entries to win the annual ESPN Tournament Challenge on Monday. He should now be eligible for the $30,000 grand prize of a $20,000 Best Buy gift card and an all-inclusive trip for two to the Maui Jim Maui Invitational college basketball tournament in Hawaii this November, but he would have to be an adult as contest rules state individuals must be at least 18-years-old to qualify.
Mark Carney spotted jogging in London's Hyde Park wearing high-tech running belt with four water bottles. The keen runner was wearing Nathan Speed 4 Fuel Belt, available for $64.95 (£35) at Kintec. He was also wearing headphones and adidas Energy Boost ESM Shoes, in green and black, for £120.
Langkawi is an archipelago of 104 islands in the Andaman Sea, 20 miles off the coast of Malaysia. The Datai Hotel and Resort is in the north west of the island. Designed by Australian architect Kerry Hill around Datai Bay - a white sandy crescent beach voted one of the ten most beautiful in the world. The resort took three years to complete.
Ayyan Ali, 21, has been in jail since March 14, when she was caught with over $500,000 in her carry-on bag at Benazir Bhutto International Airport in Islamabad. She was charged with attempting to illegally transport more than the legal $10,000 cash limit out of the country. She has been housed in Adiala which is the central prison of the garrison city Rawalpindi. Officials have denied claims she is receiving special privileges because of her celebrity status.
Former Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding will star in four episodes of Coronation Street. Denise Van Outen will play Max Branning's new love interest, Carin Smart in EastEnders. Danny Dyer and Bonnie Langford have also signed up for soap operas this week .
The crisis in A&E has led some to blame a lack of available GP appointments for people heading to emergency departments instead. Weekend opening hours for GPs has been touted as one solution - by improving access, it is thought many patients won’t need to take up other care services. David Cameron has promised to introduce seven-day access to GP services by 2020. Ed Miliband has vowed to introduce a 48-hour target for GP appointments.
Gaston Pinsard, 96, jailed for 18 months for historic sexual abuse of two young girls. Father-of-four first targeted the girls when they were just five-years-old more than 50 years ago . He was born in 1919 and claimed he was abused at a Jersey children's home as a boy . Judge branded the historic case 'distressing' and 'unpleasant' as he jailed the frail father. The 96-year-old was married with four children at the time of the offences, which took place over nine years.
Michael Slager, 33, is being kept in isolation and can not walk down a hall in Charleston County Jail without the entire cell block being cleared first, according to his lawyer. But on Friday, his wife Jamie, who is eight-and-a-half months pregnant, and his mother Karen Sharpe were allowed to speak to him. On Tuesday, Slager was charged with murder after opening fire on 50-year-old Walter Scott last weekend. Dash cam footage reveals he stopped the father-of-four U.S. Army veteran over a broken tail light in North Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday. When Scott fled - allegedly fearing reprimand for not paying child support -
The announcement was made on the company's blog by Microsoft Corporate VP of Worldwide Operations, Mary Ellen Smith, who has a teenage son, Shawn, with autism. The positions will be based at its Redmond campus in Washington and the program will be run in partnership with Specialisterne, a Danish nonprofit that helps train people with autism for careers in IT. Smith wrote on the blog: 'It's simple, Microsoft is stronger when we expand opportunity and we have a diverse workforce that represents our customers'
Christopher Annan, 24, and Tyrone Wright, 20, took part in a gun attack on Tottenham Turks gang member Inan Eren. The 35-year-old victim was ambushed as he arrived home on the evening of 30 December 2012, shot three times in the arm, stomach and buttock. Attack was led by hitman Jamie Marsh-Smith, 23, a fearsome hired gun who had earned the nickname ‘Freddy’ after the Nightmare on Elm Street killer. He was jailed for 38 years in July last year for the attack on Mr Eren, the murder of crime boss Zafer Eren and a botched attempt to kill his own getaway driver.
Yulia Simonova, 52, wanted to hire a hitman to kill Damian Vanya, 15, after he ended their relationship. She asked a friend to find someone willing to torture and kill him for 100,000 rubles (£1,400) But police set up a sting operation, sending an undercover officer to pose as a 'hitman' Simonova told the officer she wanted him to break the boy's arms and legs before she would join in and 'finish him' The 52-year-old had showered the pupil with gifts and money for a year before he ended the relationship.
Mark Lippert, 42, suffered deep gashes to his cheek and hand when he was assaulted by knife-wielding nationalist Kim Ki-Jong at a breakfast function in central Seoul last month. The envoy required 80 stitches to the wound on his face and two-and-a-half hours of surgery. He is now wearing a dynamic exoskeletal brace on his hand while he recovers from the attack. The brace was created by Seoul’s Severance Hospital and he marveled at how quickly they had constructed it.
British scientists spent almost 18 years developing the robotic 'chef' hands. They are each governed by 24 motors, 26 micro-controllers and 129 sensors. The hands can chop, stir, whisk and baste well enough to recreate almost anything you would care to eat. The £10,000 ($14,000) device will be sold from as early as 2017 as part of a high-tech kitchen.
Princess Eugenie, 25, was seen texting on her mobile as she navigated the concrete jungle. The British royal showcased her hipster style for the second day in a row. She wore a black bowler hat, black leather top and a black and cream miniskirt. The young royal completed her look with a pair of Chelsea boots and a Rebecca Minkoff quilted handbag.
Tory London Mayor warns against allowing SNP to dominate the government of the UK. He likened it to 'asking a fox to look after the henhouse or a temperance campaigner to run a brewery' SNP leader vows to use surge in support for her party to dictate direction of UK government. Says she can 'lead the UK' with polices on foreign policy, benefits, energy bills and tuition fees.
Four children were playing in and around a parked minivan Saturday evening at the Arcadia Palms on East Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas when one of them unintentionally set a fire inside. Two of the children managed to escape unharmed and quickly requested help. The other two children became trapped and were found dead inside after the fire was put out. Police say it appears the 6pm fire was unintentional and accidental, and no criminal charges are expected because of the age of the child who started the fire.
Lauren Halliday and Steven Smith feared they would have to get married in their jeans after they were evacuated. Eighty guests fled the fire at the Randolph Hotel, which featured in TV's Inspector Morse. No one was hurt and the extent of the damage to the Grade II listed Victorian building remains unclear .
Sisonke Msimang, 41, moved to Australia with her husband and children in the last few months. She said she's been faced with the realisation, that much like her native South Africa: ‘The deepest and most abiding forms of racism’ in Australia are directed toward our own indigenous population. 'I think the racist element [in Australia] lies in the difficulty in grappling with past and present. There is a reluctance to admit and accept that this country, like the U.S. or Canada, has deep seeded race issues,' she said. She slammed Prime Minster Tony Abbott for his 'out of touch' comments.
Secret Service agents parked Hillary Clinton's campaign van in a handicapped spot on Thursday while she was in a top-secret meeting with Democratic Party officials in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Secret Service typically does not comment on security arrangements for dignitaries. Mrs. Clinton has round-the-clock protection, including a van chauffeur, because she is the wife of a former U.S. president, Bill Clinton .
Game of Thrones star Kit Harington said Belfast is 'wonderful for two or three days' on late-night chat show. The 28-year-old Londoner told host Seth Myers that he has spent five years filming in the city. He said Belfast has 'most bombed hotel in Europe' and 'most depressing TV show in history' Tourism Northern Ireland hit back saying show is 'key asset and key area for growth' Belfast named seventh best city break in UK in TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards.
Laura Scurr, 15, from Whitley Bay, developed anorexia when she was just 13 years old . She would hide food down the side of her bed and eat just one piece of fruit a day. Her dramatic weight loss led to horrific consequences when she collapsed at her family home. She was rushed to intensive care and spent a week on a heart monitor in hospital . Now 15, she has spoken out about the pressures on young girls to be a size zero .
Ambra Battilana, 22, told police Harvey Weinstein groped her during a 'business meeting' at his Tribeca Film Center office in Manhattan on March 27. Manhattan District Attorney's office investigated the Italian model's claim, but has decided not to prosecute Weinstein. District attorney spokeswoman Joan Vollero said: 'After analyzing the available evidence, including multiple interviews with both parties, a criminal charge is not supported'
Two 18-year-old men were arrested for allegedly planning an 'ISIS inspired' attack on an Anzac Day ceremony. The two men were 'associates' of Abdul Numan Haider, who was shot dead after stabbing two officers outside a Melbourne police station on September 23. The family of one suspect said they were last year told to stop their son communicating with the extremist recruiter, who groomed Melbourne terrorist . Sevdet Ramadan Besim was charged with 'conspiracy to commit acts done in preparation for, or planning, terrorist acts' and appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates Court. He did not apply for bail and was remanded in custody for a filing hearing on April
The 20lb lamb was born at Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, after a three-hour labour. He is twice the weight of all his brothers and sisters born before him, all weighing 8-10lbs. The farm hopes to keep Ben as a breeding ram in the hope he will pass on his amazing features to his future flock.
Vladimir Putin gave the go-ahead for the deal, with the defence ministry saying it was ready to supply the S-300 missile equipment ‘promptly’. The move is likely to anger both the U.S. and Israel at a time of heightened tensions between the world powers and following a landmark deal on nuclear weapons. Moscow blocked deliveries of the surface to air missiles to Iran in 2010 after UN imposed sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear programme.
Nathan Dailo, from Sydney, uploaded a video to his YouTube channel demonstrating how he gets his three-month-old son Seth to drift off in just 42 seconds. The clip that has now received almost 26,000 views sees the father gliding a piece of white tissue paper over his son's face repeatedly until he nods off.
Scientists from the UK and Portugal looked at 477 anatomical features across 81 individual dinosaurs. Instead of plotting how similar each species is to the others, they instead used a 'specimen-based protocol' This meant they could analyse each individual animal, despite its species, and allowed them to look at differences within each species, as well as between different species. The main shape of the tree supported what other paleontologists had previously proposed, but fossils that were originally labelled Brontosaurus appeared different from two Apatosaurus species. Most of the differences were in tiny anatomical features, but one distinctive trait was that Apatososaurus has a wider neck than Brontinosaur.
Miliband superimposed over London rapper Plan B, issuing a call to 'come at me bruv' This is thought to reference how the Labour leader posed a direct message to the Prime Minister. He said: 'David, if you think this election is about leadership, then debate me one-on-one' Other images show Nicola Sturgeon posing with a sceptical face, and David Cameron and Nick Clegg sitting on Gogglebox sofa.
Clinical trials show olaparib can delay the moment when the disease gets dangerously out of control. The drug already works for women with cancer fuelled by BRCA gene mutations. This is the defect that led to actress Angelina Jolie having her ovaries removed. New ‘exciting’ new research suggests the drug could also help men with genetic faults within their prostate cancer tumours. Up to 30 per cent of men with advanced prostate cancer have tumours that have DNA defects. These respond particularly well to the drug, owned by AstraZeneca.
Malcolm Brabant, 59, had the jab in preparation for an assignment in the Ivory Coast. Within 24 hours of having the jab, in April 2011, he was reduced to a sweating, shivering wreck. He spent two weeks in and out of mental institutions, unable to work - and even attempted suicide. He is now pursuing the manufacturers of the vaccine, Sanofi Pasteur, to admit liability for what happened to him.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, was convicted last week of planting two homemade bombs at the crowded finish line of the world. famous marathon in 2013, killing three people and injuring 264 others. The same jury that convicted Tsarnaev will hear testimony on. whether he should be sentenced to death or life in prison for. his crimes, starting next Tuesday, the day after the 2015. marathon takes place. Judge George O'Toole told jurors in U.S. District Court in Boston, describing the sentencing phase as 'sensitive' .
Jordan Speith is in prime position to win the Masters, maintaining the lead during the final round at Augusta. The 21-year-old has begun the last day of the hallowed tournament after setting a scoring record for 54 holes of 16 under par. He is playing alongside British contender Justin Rose in the final, showcase pairing, and will be looking to avoid the disappointment of last year, when he finished runner-up. Some of his American rivals, such as Tiger Woods, have slipped down the leaderboard. But others, including Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson are still posing a threat .
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon refused to rule out demanding a re-run within the next five years. Opponents claim she has 'broken a promise the size of Ben Nevis' on another referendum. In September's vote, 55 per cent of Scots backed the idea of remaining in the United Kingdom.
BBC chief technology officer Matthew Postgate says corporation needs to become 'internet first' He says it is his job to 'put in place the production foundations to be internet first' in five years. He says traditional media groups must 'learn lessons' if they want to compete with web services. But the revelation could spark controversy over the future of the licence fee. Viewers are currently able to use the BBC's online services without paying for them.
The Queen, 88, was spotted riding her faithful black Fell pony, Carltonlima Emma, in Windsor Great Park. The monarch, who has ridden all her life, never wears a helmet and prefers to ride in a silk headscarf. Her Majesty is famous for her love of horses and first found herself in the saddle at the age of four .
Buzzfeed found U.S. Census records and Selective Service documents that establish that three of the former secretary of state's grandparents were born in America. That clashes with what Clinton herself has claimed publicly, including Wednesday afternoon in Norwalk, Iowa. 'All my grandparents, you know, came over here,' she said during a small business roundtable event, 'and you know my grandfather went to work in lace mill in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and worked there until he retired at 65' The Clinton camp quickly acknowledged the accurate Rodham family history.
Edward Snowden is being ‘exploited’ under a deal he made with the Russians to guarantee him asylum, a leading spy analyst has claimed. Andrei Soldatov said Snowden may have been told not to speak out on Russian surveillance but continue attacking America in order to save himself from jail in the US. He accused the former US spy of not being 'transparent' about his arrangements with the Russian authorities.
Hodor, a character in Game of Thrones, earned his name because he says only the word 'Hodor' over and over again. He may have expressive aphasia, according to Penn State Medical School's Jordan Lewis. In 1861, a French physician called Dr Broca found a particular part of the brain is involved in language. It became known as Broca's area, and damage to this area causes language problems.
Jeremy Clarkson was guest of honour at a charity auction in Chipping Norton, Cotswolds. Hundreds of fans paid £15 a ticket to watch the former Top Gear presenter oversee the auction. He joked he was 'trawling the job centre' for a hosting job when he spotted an opening .
HBO's hit series, Game of Thrones, is set to return with its much-anticipated fifth series. The programme has already filmed in some of the most picturesque places around the world, including Croatia, Iceland and the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. To celebrate the fifth series, travel service Zicasso is offering a luxury themed tour of southern Spain. The seven-night tour kicks off in Madrid before heading further south to Seville and Granada.
Pierre Fulton was in the passenger seat when Officer Michael Slager pulled them over for a broken tail light. When Scott fled, Fulton and another officer stood by the Mercedes watching in shock as Slager chased him into a park and shot him dead. Fulton's attorney has released a statement saying: 'I'll never know why he ran, but I know he didn't deserve to die' His words came as audio surfaced of Officer Slager laughing and admitting to experiencing a rush of adrenaline in the minutes following the deadly shooting in South Carolina on April 5.
Ellie Grant, 22, was appearing on ITV's This Morning to discuss how she developed Tourette's syndrome. She was talking about how she had found love with fiance Jordan - who is deaf. But in the middle of pre-recorded interview, she blurted out 'silver fox' at Phillip Schofield. Silver fox is the nickname of the father-of-two, who smiled, but looked bemused. Viewers reacted with amusement at the moment, which one person hailed 'the greatest Tourette’s TV moment of all time'
Kylie Jenner, 17, is the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan. Her style is considered the edgiest of all of her family and is most admired by her peers . The reality star's style is inspired by her older sisters Kim, Khloe and Kourtney .
The archive of 52 celluloid negatives show the great British adventurer and his men heading off in the snow-covered wilderness during the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition of 1912. Some of the pictures show the herd of ponies the team used to haul the equipment-laden sledges on the 800 mile trek that would end with the deaths of Scott and his polar party of Edward Wilson, Lawrence Oates, Edger Evans and Henry Bowers. Other pictures show flimsy-looking pyramid tents that sheltered the men from the bone-chilling temperatures of -70F as well as them trekking in snow.
Baby-faced boy from Memphis, Tennessee, has amassed more than 3,000 followers on Twitter. In many pictures he is smoking suspicious substances, with captions such as 'High Life' . Tweets include the phrases, 'I need a bad b****', 'f*** da police', and 'gang sh** n****' Some feature sexual references, such as: 'quit suckin my d***' He hit back at critics saying he has had a tough year and the backlash is 'stressing out' his mother.
Students at Wellington College, in Berkshire, spent a year studying a different classic book. The mistake only came to light when mock papers arrived and no exam questions related to the text. The school, which charges £33,000-a-year, has apologised for the blunder but would not name the works of literature involved.
The caves are found near the Mutnovsky volcano, 45 miles (72km) south of the regional capital of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, in the Russian Far East. The incredible lights shining purple, blue, green and yellow are no computer trickery - they are the result of sunlight streaming through the glacial ice into the hidden world below. Local guide and photographer Denis Budkov trekked inside the dangerous caves - which could collapse at any moment - to capture the colourful scenes.
Bezos, who is worth $34.7billion from his online marketplace, blended in with the throngs of tourists at the Campo de' Fiori on Tuesday. The Internet mogul was accompanied by family members and a discreet security guard as he took in the bustling market at the heart of the Eternal City. The 51-year-old wandered around the stalls dressed casually in a pair of aviator shades and blue checked shirt with a woman and young boy .
Raymond Lee Fryberg Jr. was arraigned in Seattle on Thursday, nearly six months after his son Jaylen Fryberg killed four students at Marysville Pilchuck High School then himself. Fryberg had been the subject of a permanent domestic violence protection order that prohibited him from ever having firearms when he allegedly bought a Beretta pistol in January 2013. According to the criminal complaint, the order was against him in Tulalip Tribal Court in 2002 by a girlfriend who said he had threatened her, slapped her and pulled her hair. The order was never entered into any state or federal criminal databases because of a flawed reporting system between tribes and outside authorities.
Jesse Norman allegedly gave out cake while campaigning for re-election in his Hereford constituency. West Mercia Police said it is investigating reports of a breach of the Representation of the People Act 1983. It bans Election candidates from providing food, drink or entertainment in bid to win votes. Mr Norman described the allegations as 'nonsense' and said he gave out muffins to children.
The Justice Department said Tuesday it has opened a civil rights investigation into the death of Freddie Gray, a black man who suffered a fatal spinal-cord injury under mysterious circumstances after he was handcuffed and put in the back of a police van. Baltimore police officials, meanwhile, released the names of six officers who were involved in the arrest and the van transport of the 25-year-old and who've been suspended pending an investigation. Hundreds of residents took to the streets of West Baltimore on Tuesday evening to protest the police force in Gray's name. The protesters rallied site of Gray's arrest and then marched to a police department a couple of blocks away.
Bespoke tour operators Natural World Safaris is offering the rare trip to Durminskoye Reserve in Khabarovsk. Guests will spend seven days in the wild environs inhabited by the last remaining Siberian tigers. They will walk in the footsteps of the world’s biggest cats and spend time with Alexander Batalov, a frontline Russian conservationist.
Asif Malik, 31, his partner Sara Kiran, 29, and their four young children reported missing on April 7. They were last seen on CCTV boarding a ferry from Dover to Calais on April 8. Police say Mr Malik told his family he wanted to 'go and live in a Muslim country' . Family left without mentioning any holiday or travel plans to relatives, it is claimed. But radical preacher Anjem Choudary said Mr Malik was a member of banned group Al-Muhajiroun. He said he was a 'champion for sharia' who regularly attended the group's demonstrations .
The group, LPAC, launched Lesbians4Hillary on Monday to support the former First Lady's bid to become the nation's first female president. The group, co-chaired by pioneering tennis great Billie Jean King, said: 'Hillary Clinton is a proven leader and she has a strong track record of inclusion'
Trevor Noah was spotted at Citi Field in Queens with Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David and Matthew Broderick. The quartet were all present at the game between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies. Noah's appearance comes not long after he was accused of anti-Semitism in the wake of his surprise promotion to Daily Show host last month.
Cambridge-educated Sean Heslop, 47, was questioned on suspicion of abusing his position of trust. He has been suspended from his job as executive principal of two academy schools in Kent. The former pupil, who cannot be named for legal reasons, became pregnant at the end of last year. The woman, who is now 18, described herself as a ‘mummy-to-be’ on one social media page.
Cheryl Heineman, 45, a third-grade teacher from Florida, is accused of selling narcotics to an undercover officer with her 20-year-old lover, Jack Lindsey. The married mother of three was arrested Wednesday at Central Avenue Elementary School in Kissimmee on multiple counts of sale and delivery of narcotics. The woman's suspected accomplice and lover, 20- year-old Jack Lindsey, is facing the same charges. The arrests came at the conclusion of a six-week investigation that was launched in early March after an informant tipped off police that Lindsey has been known to deal drugs.
Lenny Mordarski, 68, was viciously poked with the blue ballpoint before take off on the Southwest Airlines flight from Chicago to Manchester, New Hampshire on Thursday. He said: 'Imagine being asleep and then being stung by bees, and then waking up and going owww!' The woman, dubbed 'Psycho Pen Lady' by another fellow passenger, was removed from the flight and put on a later flight.
Two prototypes of the CYG-11 seaplane were tested this week off the coast of Haikou in Hainan Province in China. The aircraft is believed to be a joint project between Russia and China to build new types of super-efficient seaplane. It uses reduced drag and increased lift from wing-in-ground effect to glide. Aircraft can reach top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h) and can carry 10 passengers plus two flight crew.
The 68-year-old told Town & Country Magazine that he believes he has lost his natural flair for political campaigning. The former President said that becoming a grandparent to his daughter Chelsea's six-month-old daughter Charlotte has tamed the angry side of his personality which once helped to propel him to victory. He added that his role should primarily be as a backstage adviser to his wife if and when she runs for president.
Billionaire founder, Elon Musk, tweeted: 'Ascent successful. Dragon enroute to Space Station. Rocket landed on droneship, but too hard for survival' The booster appears to have landed but Musk said that 'excess lateral velocity' caused it to tip over. SpaceX said it will post a video in the next few days, but images tweeted by Musk reveal that the booster landed successfully.
Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson, 22, looks remarkably similar to James Alexandrou, 30, who played Martin Fowler in Eastenders. Other Eastenders lookalikes include Ross Kemp, 50, who looks strikingly similar to Bruce Willis, 60. Former Eastenders star Gillian Taylforth, 59, looks like fellow Londoner Kate Moss, 41. Liz Hurley, 49, and Jacqueline Bissett, 70, and David Gandy, 35, look remarkably similar.
Officials at Horace Mitchell Primary School in Kittery Point, Maine, have come under fire for teaching students about transgender issues without first seeking the approval of parents. During a lesson on tolerance and acceptance, children at the school were read I Am Jazz, a book about a child 'with a boy's body and a girl's brain' who eventually finds a doctor that tells the family the boy is a transgender. Some parents are unhappy with the school after they say their children came home with questions about gender and wondering if they too might be trans.
The female activists were arrested the weekend before International Women's Day, as they were preparing to hand out leaflets about sexual harassment on public transport. They now face being jailed for up to five years if they are charged with 'picking quarrels and provoking trouble' The vague charge of 'provoking trouble' has been increasingly used by Chinese police under President Xi Jinping to detain and jail protesters.
Three studies have provided different theories for what happened after Earth was struck by a Mars-sized object called Theia, 4.45 billion years ago. In one theory, a team of scientists at the University of Maryland said that the impact of Theia with Earth was so violent, the resulting debris cloud mixed thoroughly before settling down and forming the moon. This is known as the giant impact hypothesis. The other studies, though, disagree, saying Theia actually had a similar composition to Earth. The two theories appear in the journal Nature across three studies - two in favour of the ‘similar to Earth’ theory, and the other favouring the 'shower of debris’ model.
Chancellor appeared to leave the door open when asked if he would be 'depriving more families' of payments. More than a million households lost out when the Coalition announced that families with one parent earning £50,000 would pay tax on child benefit. Chancellor said the Coalition had saved £21billion in this Parliament and the ‘same principles’ would apply if his party win a second term.
JNCO, the brand responsible for the huge wideleg 'rave' jeans, is set to make a comeback. Femail rounds up the worst offenders from the Nineties and Noughties. The bucket hat was a staple of fishermen and farmers, but seeped into popular culture. The shapeless sheepskin UGG boot was a huge celebrity trend in the Noughtie. The Dukes were brought back to popularity by Jessica Simpson in the film Hazzard.
The FBI made at least six arrests Sunday in Minneapolis and San Diego following a joint terrorism task force operation. A Somali woman said one of her sons was arrested at her house in Minneapolis around noon and the other was arrested in San Diego. Three men who were arrested in Minneapolis were already known to authorities, according to reports. The three men were stopped from boarding a plane to Istanbul with Hamza Ahmed, 19, at JFK Airport in November .
Sir John Chilcot's inquiry began in 2009 and has cost the taxpayer almost £10million. Publication of report had already been pushed back until after the election. Bereaved families say it is being dragged out so figures like Tony Blair can rebut its findings. They say they are now expecting a whitewash when the report is finally published.
Lizzie Cochran, a pre-med student at Columbia University, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund her upcoming fashion line Epidemia Designs. The designs in the line include scarves printed with rabies and chicken pox patterns, a flu of 1918 tote bag and yoga pants depicting polio, muscle cells and rabies. The patterns will also be available for printing on iPhone cases after the company reaches its $15,000 goal.
Colonel Muammar Gaddafi ruled Libya for 42 years after taking control in a coup d'etat in 1969. The Bab al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli once boasted a zoo, fairground and indoor pool. It was hit in a 1986 US air strike before being pounded by NATO four years ago. Rebels hastily bulldozed much of the compound when they captured it in August 2011. Plans to turn the site into a national park have never materialised and it is now a derelict wasteland.
James Coney had written an editorial opinion piece for the Washington Post claiming Poland shares responsibility for the Holocaust with Germany. The piece sparked outrage among Polish politicians and media. Poland's president Bronislaw Komorowski said Comey's comments showed a 'lack of historical knowledge' and were an 'insult to thousands of Poles who helped Jews' US Ambassador Stephen Mull met with the Polish deputy foreign affairs minister and apologised.
The six were arrested Sunday in Minneapolis and San Diego and are scheduled to make initial appearances in federal court on Monday. The six, whom authorities described as friends who met secretly to plan their travels, are accused of conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. The complaint says the men planned to reach Syria by flying to nearby countries from Minneapolis, San Diego or New York City, and lied to federal investigators when they were stopped. The Minneapolis area is home to the largest concentration of Somali immigrants in the U.S.
The clip resembles scenes from a Hollywood disaster movie, with cars turning around in the road and turning back in a desperate bid to escape the inferno. At the start visibility for the driver of the car with the dashcam is zero, then intense blue flames from burning trees emerge through the blanket of smoke and ash. Wildfires in Siberia have been raging since March 19, with the death toll this week climbing to 30 and leaving 500 injured.
Kenneth Morgan Stancil III, 20, shot dead his former work-study supervisor Ron Lane, 44, at Wayne Community College in North Carolina last month. He was found sleeping on the beach in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Tuesday morning. He told police his motorbike broke down along Interstate 95 and he walked 30 miles before a woman gave him a ride. The woman didn't know he was armed with a knife and had almost $500, police said. He is awaiting extradition back to North Carolina, where he is accused of fatally shooting 44-year-old Lane, a print shop director at the college's print shop.
The threat against flight 826 from Cologne Bonn to Milan's Malpensa airport was received on Sunday evening. The tower in Cologne immediately alerted the pilot of the Airbus A320, which was taxiing toward the runway at the time. The threat was emailed to the airport 15 minutes before the plane's scheduled departure. Instead of taking off the pilot steered the plane to a different part of the airport where passengers and crew were evacuated.
Sophie Ryan-Palmer, 12, Fabian Bates, nine, and Chloe Balloqui, three, are featured in the documentary. They are the first children in the world to go through a pioneering treatment called immunotherapy. It involves a transplant of new bone marrow containing immune system cells. These cells are genetically modified in a laboratory so they are better at attacking cancer.
Lorna McCarthy feared for her life in the hours leading up to her death at the hands of her husband. Barry McCarthy, 51, stabbed her 13 times after finding out she was using dating websites. The couple had separated four months earlier after an argument at their home in Gorleston-on-Sea. Mrs McCarthy sent a series of messages to friends and family on September 27. She urged her daughter to call police if she did not hear from her the next day - but it was never received. McCarthy then handed himself into police, telling them he had killed his wife, court heard. He pleaded not guilty to murder on grounds of diminished responsibility, but was found guilty today.
Douglas Mark Hughes, 61, created a security scare when he violated national airspace and has prompted a full-scale security review in Washington. Hughes, a US Postal Service mail carrier, described his flight upon arriving home in Ruskin, Florida, early on Sunday. He flew through restricted airspace carrying 535 letters and landed on the west lawn of the Capitol. Hughes faces up to four years in prison on charges of unlawfully operating an unregistered aircraft.
Alix Bussey, 23, was on holiday in Riviera Maya with boyfriend Jonathan Boyle, also 23, when she was hit by a car. Her family said she was devoted to the children she taught at Bowburn Infants School, County Durham. She had texted her younger sister Leigh, 21, the night before to say she was having 'best time ever' Parents Colin and Penny said she 'lived life to the full' and was 'besotted' with her boyfriend.
A shocking video has been released showing four tourists catching a bronzer shark in New Zealand. They are filmed by Emil Fogh, standing just centimetres away from the shark they've captured. The three men in the video cheer excitedly, without a hint of apprehension. The shark is then pulled into shore, its huge teeth less than a metre from the feet of the man who brazenly jerks it in to land.
The agreement was announced on Tuesday by a judge in an Orlando, Florida courtroom at the start of a hearing that had been scheduled to determine whether their marriage should be voided. Lolita Grayson had claimed in court papers that she was divorced from her first husband when she married the congressman in 1990. The Democrat and highly successful trial lawyer said his wife's marriage to Robert Carson was not dissolved until 1994 in Broward County, Florida.
Coleen, 28, and Nadine, 29, have joined forces with Cancer Research for Race For Life. Dressed in ethereal light pink gowns and feathered headdresses, the woman echo a hippy spirit. The race raises money that goes towards research into over 200 types of cancer affecting both men and women.
There are 650 seats up for grabs on May 7, with Labour and the Tories needing more than half to secure majority. Electoral Reform Society claims result in 364 seats can be called now, based on current polls and how ‘safe’ they were in 2010. Of 303 Tory seats, 186 are considered safe while 151 of Labour’s 257 constituencies are not expected to change hands.
The Prevention of Terrorism Act was passed in the capital Kuala Lumpur yesterday. It allows authorities to detain suspected terrorists for two years without charge or trial. But it also allows for unlimited extensions after those two years expire. Bill effectively reintroduces prospect of indefinite detention without trial in Malaysia. Human Rights Watch described it as 'a giant step backwards for human rights' in Malaysia .
David Cameron warns recovery would be put at risk by a Labour-SNP 'stitch-up' after election. Office for National Statistics said 31 million people in work after increase of more than half a million in past year. The figure is up from 29million in spring 2010, before Tories and Lib Dems went into coalition. The UK's unemployment rate is now 5.6 per cent, a fall of 1.3 per cent since a year ago.
Ahmed Shaheed, 28, has been showing off his new pet on social media after buying a tiger cub whilst fighting in Syria. The freelance rebel fighter from Sydney, bought the tiger cub from a small village, near the Syrian city of Aleppo. The extravagant purchase will remain with its mother until it is old enough to become Shaheed's pet. The news comes just a month after the 28-year-old revealed he was looking to buy an exotic pet.
Three is the only operator to offer this arrangement, which it calls Feel At Home. Customers can call and text UK numbers and use data in some countries at no extra cost to their UK price plans. It covers 18 destinations in Europe, Australia, the United States, Asia and the Middle East. But to call or text non-UK numbers you will be charged extra, at roaming rates.
Babies born on the same day as the royal baby will be eligible to receive one of 2,015 free 'lucky' silver pennies. Parents of newborns who share a birthday with the new prince or princess will have to register the birth of their child on The Royal Mint's Facebook page to receive the commemorative gift. The silver coin will be minted with the one penny's Royal Shield design and the new effigy of the Queen, which was unveiled in March. It will be presented in a special white box, tied with a purple ribbon and feature the image of a silver carousel horse.
Lord Janner signed a letter saying he wanted to remain a peer just a week before he was ruled unfit to face child sex charges. Crown Prosecution Service faced widespread criticism after announcing last week he would escape prosecution over child sex allegations because he has Alzheimer’s disease. But now it has emerged that the peer was apparently well enough to sign his name in an April 9 note to Lords authorities. Abuse campaigners last night angrily questioned why the suspected paedophile was able to remain in the House of Lords if he was too frail to be brought before court.
Sam Pearce, 24, of Milton, Massachusetts, was discovered on the F train in New York City and now juggles his job as an eighth-grade English teacher with a side job modelling for top designers. The six-foot, green-eyed Brown University graduate was working as a summer school teacher when he was 'discovered' on the subway by another model. Mr. Pearce has since signed a modelling contract with RED NYC and started posing for designer lookbooks and walking in fashion shows in London and Milan.
More than 6000 people attended sold-out dance party 'Midnight Mafia' at the Sydney Showground in Homebush from 10pm on Saturday night until 6am the next morning. A 22-year-old Marrickville man was found in possession of 441 MDMA tablets. He was charged with supply prohibited drug, refused bail and appeared in Parramatta Local Court on Sunday. Four people were taken to Concord Hospital suffering drug related illnesses.
California search giant claims the latest update to its Android handsets can understand handwriting in 82 languages in 20 distinct scripts. It works with both printed and cursive writing input with or without a stylus. Google says its handwriting recognition works by 'building on large-scale language modeling, robust multi-language OCR, and incorporating large- scale neural-networks and approximate nearest neighbour search for character classification' .
Historic building repairer Gregg Olson and architectural historian Pam Hayden have been analyzing the Molalla Log Cabin for seven years and say it is unlike anything else found in Oregon. They believe it could have been built as early as 1795 - ten years before Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific Ocean. The way the logs are tightly interwoven, secured without nails and leaving no gaps to fill, is similar to Russian log cabins of the same time period, when Catherine the Great was sending envoys to Alaska to boost the fur trade . The 18-foot-wide cabin could be a home for a small group of Russian settlers sent to Oregon's Willamette Valley as farmers to feed
Tart cherries contain high levels of antioxidants and as a result are anti-inflammatory, can help a person sleep and can improve recovery after a sports injury. Avocados are a great source of healthy, mono-saturated fats, which have been shown to lower bad cholesterol and reduce a person's risk of heart attack or stroke. Blueberries have been linked to a wide range of health benefits including improved heart health, cancer prevention and improved eyesight. And pumpkin seeds, right, dubbed 'superseeds', are thought to help sleep, improve their mood and boost eyesight .
Arthur and Mo Kreitenberg have created a robot, called the Germfalcon, which uses ultra violet light to kill bacteria throughout the cabin. The device, the size of a drinks cart, patrols the aisles using motion sensors to navigate itself. As it does, it spreads its two 'wings' over the seats on either side. Those wings contain UV-C lamps, which are the same type used for disinfection in places like hospitals and water treatment plants.
Jennifer Pagonis, 29, from Chicago has Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS), a very rare disorder affecting 1 in 20,000 which prevents a womb from growing and causes testes to grow in the abdomen or other unusual places in the body. She was born with an enlarged clitoris, no uterus and a partial vagina that surgeons later extended so that as an adult she might have normal sexual intercourse. Undescended testes were also removed from her abdomen to prevent them from developing cancer; although some doctors now think affected children can be monitored instead.
Captain Robert Lewis was co-pilot of the Enola Gay bomber which dropped the bomb on Hiroshima. He wrote a letter following the mission saying: 'If I live a hundred years I'll never quite get those few minutes out of my mind' He also wrote: 'My God, what have we done? How many did we kill? 'I am certain the entire crew felt this experience was more than anyone human had ever thought possible' Collection includes hand-drawn flightplan, eyewitness account and log books .
Pilots do not eat the same reheated chicken or pasta dishes that are served to passengers in economy. To reduce the risk of food poisoning, the captain and co-pilot usually eat different meals. Pilots are encouraged to eat different entrees, but this is not a hard and fast rule. The UK is the most difficult when it comes to trying to bring food for ourselves .
Aaron Hernandez is being moved to maximum security Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center near Shirley, Mass. He is being held separately from other prisoners and is on suicide watch. He will no longer be No 81 having been given his prison number: W106228. Former New England Patriots star smoked hallucination-inducing drug in marijuana cigarettes that are known as 'killer joints' in the world of drugs. Angel dust is also known as PCP and is a white crystalline powder that can also be dissolved in alcoholic drinks.
Jesse Kidder was in a patrol car chasing Michael Wilcox, 27, in New Richmond, Ohio. Wilcox had allegedly gunned down is fiance and best friend on Thursday. He then charged at Kidder and asked the rookie to shoot him during a police chase. Kidder, who had only been on the force a year, refused and said: 'I don't want to' Eventually Wilcox surrendered and lay on the ground with his hands outstretched .
Sharon Winters, 39, was looking for her soulmate when she met Kevin Hawke on an online dating site. But less than two weeks later she was dead after he stabbed her in a brutal knife attack. Her brother Stephen Robinson, 44, is speaking for the first time since his sister's murder. The father-of-seven said: 'She was a lonely heart just wanting love. That animal preyed on her caring nature' He is now appealing for women in violent relationships to seek help, and be cautious.
Sophia Adams, 21, from North West London, beat 1,000 other hopefuls to win 'Star in a Bra' competition. The trainee police officer will star in Curvy Kate's Spring/Summer 2016 catalogue. Will be joining the brand's curvy line-up and starring in their catalogue shot in the Mediterranean. 'I was in total disbelief when I first found out I’d won': says Adams.
Survey of 15,560 GPs by the British Medical Association found 63 per cent opposed to network. Government has tried to encourage GPs to offer out-of-hours appointments through Prime Minister's Challenge Fund. Surgeries have been urged to form into groups of 20 to 30 to ensure at least one stays open. But 94 per cent of GPs are against their own practice opening every day.
Samsung used more of its own chips to power the new Galaxy S6 smartphone than it did for the predecessor S5, according to an early teardown report, in a blow to U.S. chip supplier Qualcomm. Samsung is not only using its own Exynos mobile processor, but also decided to rely on its in-house semiconductor business to source other parts.
Zheng Gong Hospital in Henan Province, China, was under threat of demolition to make way for new road. Hospital bosses decided to save time and money and avoid paying for a new building. They employed a team of engineers to put 'wheels' on the building to 'push' it south by 17.5m. The large brick building is 1,700 square metres in size and needs more than 1,000 wheels to 'roll' it.
Nicholas Dematteis, 39, flew into the rage while at restaurant Bocca East during brunch on Saturday afternoon, and demanded a free meal around 4pm because of slow service, police said. The 34-year-old manager made attempts to calm him down, when he spewed a homophobic slur at the man, according to another manager Joseph Verdi. He then allegedly grabbed the manager's neck and slammed him against the bar, before grabbing his neck and throwing him into an elderly woman who was standing on the street, witnesses said. He was arrested and charged with assault following the incident.
The fast car sequel, starring Vin Diesel, has raced to number seven on the list of highest grossing movies in just three weeks and is predicted to overtake the likes of Frozen and Iron Man 3 in a matter of weeks. Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 came in a close second with an estimated $24 million, while Unfriended took third place with $16 million — sixteen times its production budget.
Ukip leader says it is a 'reasonable proposition' to charge people who turn up at A&E more than once. Admits he is finding the election campaign 'knackering' and admits to having a pint every lunchtime. Suggests Ukip supporters should back Tories in areas where they can't win election. Says his backers must use their vote 'as wisely as they can' to secure EU referendum.
Eating the kernels without their skins can improve gut health and the ability to ward off bugs like E.coli, according to research by the University of Maryland. Four made from peanut kernel stimulates the growth of friendly bacteria, research has found. The friendly bacteria out-competes the harmful bacteria by occupying space on intestinal walls and by producing antimicrobial substances.
The woman, who calls herself Zhu Diandian online, has raised her beloved Five Flowers since it was a piglet. The porker has now grown to a whopping 187lbs (13st) but that has done nothing to weaken the bond between the two. The owner's surname, Zhu, sounds exactly like 'pig' in Mandarin and that may be the reason for her love.
Gwyneth Paltrow is selling a sun proof T-shirt in her Goop shop for £27.49 ($45) The Swim Tee by Land's End provides UPF 50 sun protection and the fabric is supported by The Skin Cancer Foundation. Hunter Boots sell The Original Tour, a £90 boot constructed in a lightweight rubber. The leg of the boot folds down, wrapping around the shoe for easier packing.
Fall of an Empire: The Story of Katherine of Alexandria has been dubbed one of the biggest independent films for decades. It features Steven Berkoff, Edward Fox, Joss Ackland and Nicole Keniheart alongside O’Toole. Director Michael Redwood said O'Toole was not the type to let illness decide over his career. He said inevitable wind-ups surfaced 'whenever the devil inside him needed entertaining'
Social media users have taken to Snapchat to share their rainy day adventures. The worst weather in five years continues to whip NSW, with severe weather warnings in place for Metropolitan, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Illawarra. Some Sydneysiders are still managing to see the funny side of the storm, like this man windsurfing on his skateboard and boogie boarding in floodwater.
For a limited time Transavia France is offering cheap flights with packets of crisps, gummy bears and cereal bars. Customers who buy one of the products before the #SnackHolidays promotion ends on April 21 will find a voucher code that can be redeemed online for a discounted flight to one of three destinations within Europe. The products are being sold at participating Carrefour City shops, in vending machines at two Paris metro stations and at an Mk2 cinema in Paris.
Research suggests certain types of music can bring out specific flavours in a range of foods. The intensity of Nessun Dorma, performed by Luciano Pavarotti, is said to be the perfect accompaniment to dark mouse or coffee. Meanwhile, the high-pitched piano in Billie Holiday's Autumn in New York can help emphasise the autumnal flavour of a pumpkin pudding. The so-called digital seasoning also applies to wine, helping drinkers to enjoy their tipple by up to 15 per cent more, if served alongside the right music.
The San Francisco property was teeming with black widows, rats, feces and 300 bottles of urine when it was discovered on April 4. The 1904 Victorian build in Bay Area will be sold at a live auction by Tim Hawko of Zephyr Real Estate. Property developers are expected to pay millions for the house which was made available last week after police evicted a 65-year-old hoarder and removed her mother's mummified corpse.
Manjinder Virk will play pathologist Dr Kam Karimore in the ITV police drama. In 2011, executive producer Brian True-May said the show 'wouldn't work' if there was racial diversity. He was suspended as a result of his comments and later quit the show. ITV said at the time it was 'shocked and appalled' at the sentiments.
Joseph O'Riordan, 73, was sitting on Polegate Town Council in East Sussex. He grew suspicious his wife, Amanda, 47, was having an alleged affair and hired a private investigator to follow her. Brighton Magistrates' Court heard they agreed to stay together but he later attacked her. He stabbed her in the chest, torso, arms and back eight times with a seven-inch knife. Mrs O' Riordan suffered life-threatening injuries including a collapsed lung in the vicious attack . He pleaded guilty to wounding with intent but denied attempted murder.
Sabrina Rubin Erdely is set to apologize Sunday night, when the Columbia Journalism School publishes a review of what went wrong with her reporting. The Columbia Graduate School of Journalism will release their review of the botched Rolling Stone investigation at 8pm on Sunday . The story, titled 'A Rape on Campus', focused on a University of Virginia student named Jackie who claimed to have been gang raped by seven men at the campus' Phi Kappa Psi fraternity two years ago. A recent investigation by the Charlottesville Police found no evidence to support her story- including the fact that the man who brought her to the fraternity the night of the alleged incident doesn't exist.
Colby Ramos-Francis, now 17 months old, was born with a small, heart-shaped growth over his eyelid. But it quickly developed into a large benign tumour that continued to expand. His parents claim NHS doctors were unable to treat the growth or offer surgery. So they had no option but to beg for help abroad thanks to the Little Baby Face Foundation.
Julaikah Noor Aini, known as Noor Ellis, told a Bali court that she hired hitmen to kill her husband Robert Ellis. The 60-year-old's body was found wrapped in plastic with his wrists and feet bound and dumped in a ditch in a rice field near Sedang Village, Bali, in October 2014. Mrs Ellis told the court that her husband died 'Because of the order from me' . She faces the death penalty if she is found guilty of the charge of premeditated murder. Her two sons, Peter and John, said they are reconciled to the prospect of their mother's death.
Jenny-Lee, 28, was diagnosed with leukaemia seven months into her pregnancy. Doctors at Sydney's Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick told her she could give birth via a caesarean section and undergo chemotherapy. She refused both options as they required her to receive a blood transfusion. Her mother Heather said her daughter believed the cancer treatment would harm her unborn child. 'She knew chemo would kill Aroura — she put the baby first each and every time and no matter what happened, she wanted that baby alive,' she said.
Luke Munro, 19, and Dylon Thompson, 21, raided a corner shop in Cleveleys near Blackpool in October last year. They pulled out a 'realistic looking' handgun and pointed it at the owner, his wife, and their toddler. When they refused to hand over cash, the pair threw sweets at them before fleeing empty handed. Munro was jailed for five years and four months at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday. Thompson was sentenced to 3 years and 4 months for robbery and firearms offences.
US researchers discovered that a single gene called TcSAD1 is responsible for the melting point of cocoa butter. Plant geneticists say their finding could also lead to new varieties of climate change-resistant cocoa plants, which could boost plants’ yields and the income of farmers. A chocolate with a higher or lower melting point would be useful for production of chocolate with specific textures and specialty applications.
David Serbeck, 42, was found guilty in March 2012 of three felony counts of unlawful sex with a minor and sentenced to up to 10 years in prison. His victim testified during the trial that she was 17 when she and Serbeck had sex three times in his Magna home in 2007. The girl visited him under the guise of playing with his pet snakes. The illicit affair came to an abrupt end when a friend discovered nude pictures on the teen's phone and told her parents. Two years after he had sex with the 17-year-old, Serbeck was shot and paralyzed in July 2009 by Reginald Campos, who suspected Serbeck of aggressively following his daughter in an SUV
Kenneth Stancil, 20, is a former student who did not graduate from Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He allegedly entered the building at 8am on Monday with a long-barreled gun, went up to the third floor, and fired one shot, which killed long-time employee Ron Lane. Police described him as white, approximately 5'11", with a goatee, and a tattoo over his left eye. He is believed to be wearing a blue jacket with light colored pants and is considered extremely dangerous .
An Egyptian goose that lived for at least a week with an arrow piercing its neck as it evaded capture by animal control workers in Southern California died after it was wrangled and taken to surgery. The goose at first appeared to make it successfully through the operation at a bird and wildlife clinic Wednesday but then died a short time later. 'We are unsure if it was due to the extent of the injuries or some other complication. We were all hoping for a happy ending for this little guy,' said animal care worker Katie Ingram.
Tahlequah police say they got a tip and intercepted a package headed to a home in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. When they sliced open the bunny they found two condoms and $30,000 worth of meth. The intended recipient, Carolyn Ross, has now been arrested .
Andrew Anderson, 43, was accused of forcing Julie McGoldrick, 53, to the floor, injuring her wrist. Judge said chaotic scenes made it hard to blame anyone after he was cleared of assault. He 'strategised' his shopping and grabbed a TV near the bottom of a pallet at 12.15am. But she grabbed the same one at the same time - and suffered injuries that saw her go to hospital. Mr Anderson 'went on not caring whether she was hurt or not', court heard.
Lyrics of American Pie have been an enigma wrapped in an eight-and-a-half minute long rock 'n' roll puzzle. Lyrics were sold at auction in New York for more than $1 million, albeit with a lost seventh verse. American Pie illustrates, in a series of images, metaphors and allusions, what can be done within the frame of a melodically straightforward pop song.
The Pew Research Centre asked 1,060 children aged between 13 and 17 about their phone habits. Some 24 per cent of 13 to 17-year-olds admitted they were continuously checking their devices. Nine in teenagers also confessed to going online every day as they were unable to resist the lure of Facebook and Instagram.
Tola Ore, 32, fitted a keyboard video mouse to the USB port of her computer in Palmers Green branch. The device allowed fraudsters to remotely access the computer to transfer cash. The gang attempted to deposit £1,274,000 into 12 different bank accounts on July 23, 2013. Ore admitted one count of fraud at the Old Bailey as she was about to stand trial. She is eight-months pregnant and only took part because the gang threatened her two-year-old daughter.
Migrants arriving in the UK will be banned from receiving handouts from the welfare state for four years. They will have to pay £22,600 in tax and national insurance before they can claim benefits. Home Secretary Theresa May said the Tory manifesto will spell out plans to negotiate a new deal with Europe.
The tyranny of the nine-to-five is about money (of course), but also about moral worth. Joanna Biggs divides her workers in interesting categories, yoking disparate occupations in terms of their overall function. 'Serving' includes a sex worker, two baristas, a call centre adviser and a political special adviser.
Chester, a 6-year-old Pit Bull mix, had been housed at the North Fork Animal Welfare League on Long Island since 2010. The shelter posted a picture on Thursday that was hard for dog-lovers to resist. The picture was shared more than 6,000 times and inquires about adopting Chester poured in from all over the world. Within a couple of days of the posting, Chester was adopted by a family with two sons from New York.
Atlanta Hawks star Thabo Sefolosha and Pero Antić were arrested for trying to prevent police from setting up a crime scene. They were charged with obstructing governmental administration. It happened on the same night that Pacers star Chris Copeland and his wife were stabbed in an altercation outside the 1 OAK club in Chelsea, New York. The couple were stabbed by a man who interrupted them as they argued outside the club at around 4am on Wednesday. The footage shows the 6ft 7ins forward being wrestled to the ground by six NYPD cops.
The FAA granted Amazon's request to test its new delivery drones in a letter dated Wednesday. The company must supply monthly data to the regulators, and conduct flights at 400 feet (120 metres) orbelow and in 'visual meteorological conditions' Amazon is developing aerial vehicles as part of Amazon Prime Air. The aircraft can travel at more than 50mph and carry loads of up to 5 pounds.
Two-inch-long Asian hornets have killed at least six people in France and terrorised wildlife. They pick off bees as they leave their hive until the colony is so exhausted the hornets can move in and ransack it. Norfolk Beekeepers' Association will hold Bee Health Seminar at Easton and Otley College on May 23. The threats they pose are to be discussed at summit meeting by beekeepers.
The craft was supposed to be capturing footage of the Royal Burgers Zoo chimp enclosure for a TV show. The incident happened during filming for a reality show set in the zoo. Programme makers had hoped to use the drone to capture the enclosure from above. The drone was able to fly around the zoo - before arriving at the enclosure .
The ink illustration appears to show the Jedi knight Yoda on the pages of a religious document. But in fact, the drawing is part of a bizarre representation of the Biblical story of Samson. The drawing shows a cloaked creature with long, spiky hands and protruding pointy ears - just like the fantasy character. ‘The Yoda image comes from a 14th century manuscript known as the Smithfield Decretals,’ British Library curator Julian Harrison told MailOnline. According to the biblical account, Samson was given supernatural strength by God in order to combat his enemies and perform heroic acts.
Former head of Scotland Yard's Flying Squad, John O'Connor, said the fire could be linked to the heist. He said he had 'never heard of an outage of electricity like that causing a fire that lasted as long as that' The fire started underground just several hundred yards from where the raid took place. It came shortly after firefighters battled a major fire in Holborn - just 500 metres from the raid site .
Clip was filmed on Saturday in Shortandy village, 40 miles north of the capital Astana, Kazakhstan. It captures the 100 metre-wide black ring of smoke hovering in the sky for 15 minutes before vanishing. The video has been viewed more than 50,000 times since being uploaded to YouTube. Locals are convinced it is definitive proof of extra-terrestrial life.
In 2009, the number of students who managed to get straight As was 15,791. This rose to 16,983 in 2010, 18,468 in 2011 and 18,829 in 2012. In 2013, the latest year for which figures are available, 20,307 received As across the board. Figures suggest Britain’s most able students are increasingly getting top marks in all subjects.
Mike Cannon-Brookes, 35, is Australia’s equal richest self-made billionaire under 40. He co-founded his company Atlassian in a modest apartment above a sex shop at the age of 22. The IT entrepreneur is reportedly the mystery buyer who spent $12 million to make a stunning 1918 Centennial Park mansion their home. He will share the home with his wife, Annie Todd, the designer behind fashion label House of Cannon. The property was originally designed by architect Donald Esplin for former lord mayor of Sydney Sir Allen Taylor.
Dustin Wayne South, 32, died Wednesday night at the Louisville scene, in a field behind Lassiter Middle School, a normally peaceful neighborhood in the southern part of the city. The shootout occurred after a neighbor saw South walking around the field while waving a gun in the air. Two bullets fired by police struck South, but neither was lethal, said Jo-Ann Farmer, chief deputy coroner. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Fred Hatch, 76, was battered to death with a claw hammer by pensioner neighbour Alan Rogers, 73. His wife Enid Hatch, 70, ran out to help what she thought was an injured man, only to discover blood splattered walls where her husband had been brutally beaten yards away. The man was in fact Alan Rogers who had smashed the skull of 76-year-old Fred Hatch. Rogers was sentenced to a hospital order under the Mental Health Act and told he may never be released.
The 15-year-old girl, named locally as Leah Price, was airlifted to hospital last night. She fell from the Blue Dolphin camping site near Filey, North Yorkshire, at 8pm on Thursday. Her father was said to have witnessed the incident and alerted the emergency services. Coastguard said the call to emergency services was made by the girl's father who witnessed his teenage daughter 'accidentally falling over a cliff edge'
Madonna French Kissed Drake onstage at Coachella on Sunday night. The 28-year-old singer looked horrified, even wiping his mouth after the kiss. Sources say it was merely her lipstick that turned him off, therefore the foul look on his face. The mother-of-four wore a tank top that said Big As Madonna, hot pants that showed off her toned legs, and a pair of kinky boot heels.
Video shows the moment a sandstorm sweeps over the city of Soligorsk, south of Minsk, Belarus. The storm was caused by a cold front moving in from the Ukrainian-Belorusian border. Within a matter of minutes, the storm had blocked out the sun, creating chaos on the city streets. About 100,000 residents of the city were forced to stay indoors, travelling by torchlight.
The Pacific Coast Highway (aka Route 1) runs from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The road coils up and down cliffs and crosses cavernous gorges for almost 100 miles. It's only about 350 miles as the crow flies between San Francisco and LA, but it's well over 500 miles long. Route 1 winds through California's most wonderful, ever-changing scenery.
James Koryor, 41, has been arrested in connection to the death of his two-year-old son, who was left locked in the family's car outside their Phoenix home on Monday for up to 2.5 hours, police say. He is said to have taken his two sons to get haircuts, but instead went to a liquor store, where he bought a bottle of gin and drove around drinking with the boys in the car, before going home and falling asleep. It wasn't until some time later, police suspect up to two and a half hours, that the boy's mother found him in the back seat of the car.
Sara Martin, 37, from Lititz, Pennsylvania, was diagnosed with aggressive, inoperable brain cancer in 2010. The mother-of-three's health declined this winter after she underwent second round of radiation treatment. Soon, she no longer talked and her sister, Amy, told her: 'If you say 'Florida,' I'll get dad to take us' But she said nothing for the rest of the day, before saying: 'Florida' the next day. Mrs Martin, who has three children, has not spoken again since. Now, her family are taking her to Sarasota, south-west Florida, for what will likely be her final holiday.
Biologists at Jyväskylä University in Finland say eye-spots on the wings of butterflies do in fact mimic the eyes of larger and more threatening species, like owls. The researchers flashed up digitally manipulated images of an owls face and the owl butterfly to see how great tits reacted. Images of owl eyes caused the birds to be startled, flee and in some cases give off alarm calls. But images of owls without eyes did not produce the same reaction. And the butterflies may even be more terrifying to the great tits than the real animal they are mimicking.
The former Olympian and reality TV star, 65, will speak in a 'far-ranging' interview with Sawyer for a special edition of '20/20' on Friday April 24, ABC News announced on Monday. The interview comes amid growing speculation about the father-of-six's transition to a woman, and follows closely behind his involvement in a deadly car crash in California in February. The Kardashian women will not be stealing the spotlight because they will be in Armenia when the interview airs .
Claudia Martins, 33, gave birth alone at her sister's flat in Bristol on September 12 last year. Paramedics were called after she was found in the bath with 'a lot of blood' and taken to hospital. Earlier she had killed the infant by stuffing toilet paper down its throat. She then wrapped the baby girl in towels and a plastic bag and hid the body in a suitcase. Two days later, her sister Vilma raised the alarm after noticing a smell coming from the suitcase. Police discovered the body of a newborn baby inside the suitcase on September 15. Martins was acquitted by a jury of murder but convicted of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.
Felix the cat disappeared after his crate was damaged after 14-hour flight from Abu Dhabi to New York. Owners Jennifer Stewart, 31, and husband, Joseph Naaman, 34, launched a desperate search for their pet. The two-year-old grey tabby's crate was travelling in an airline-approved carrier but it was damaged so badly – apparently while being transferred from the plane – that Felix was able to get out and run away. The couple adopted the cat seven months ago after he was abandoned in their Abu Dhabi neighbourhood.
Conrad Clitheroe, Gary Cooper and Neil Munro were arrested for plane spotting in Dubai. They were stopped by police for writing down aircraft registration numbers at Fujairah Airport. Despite being told they would not be detained, they were taken to a police station and put in prison. Their case was escalated to a matter of 'national security' and they were held in a cell with 20 others. Families of the three men have been told they will finally be able to return home. The men will be free to go after the court accepted a defense argument.
Moose Toys' Melbourne office has a beanstalk meeting room at the top of the office foyer and a basketball court and pinball machine for some down time. The company's employee of the year gets a gold crown and cape as well as a free holiday of their choice. 'We're the Google of Australia and that's how we see ourselves,' says general manager of products Joost Poulus. Staff are encouraged to use their time away from their desks to mingle with other colleagues, play table tennis stretch or shoot hoops.
Revlon UK's new global tag line, Love Is On, is the label's first major relaunch in more than a decade. The video was created by agency George Patts Y&R for the cosmetics company as part of a major rebrand. The stylish ad is filmed entirely in black and white, with just a slick of pink visible on the woman's lips.
Michael Rogan, 42, a former marine and devout churchgoer died early on Friday after the accident near the town of Cleveland, Wisconsin. His wife, Niki, and their seven children aged between two and fifteen years old, who were also in the car, suffered minor injuries. The accident occurred when the deer was hit by another vehicle and thrown into the windshield of the van Rogan was driving. Niki managed to steer the van into a shallow ditch after the impact and gave birth a few hours later.
The Chief Political Correspondent of Slate Magazine was announced as the new host on the show on Sunday after the 78-year-old announced he would be retiring last week. He is expected to make his first appearance this summer, ending Schieffer's 14-year reign as host of the long-running news program . Dickerson worked for Time Magazine for 12 years, four of them as White House correspondent, and has written extensively about the 2008 presidential campaign, the Obama presidency and his second run at the White House in 2010 . He said he's 'honored and excited' by the new job .
Researchers isolated bacterial DNA of several strains of the disease from the bodies of mummies found in the crypt of a church in the city of Vác in Hungary. They found 14 different strains of TB bacteria that had infected eight of the bodies in the tomb and traced them all back to a single source. They say the strains all evolved from a single germ that had began infecting people during the late Roman period. It is the first evidence that mixed infections of multiple strains of tuberculosis were common in the 18th Century.
Chris Brugger, 35, relapsed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in December. The father-of-two has been given a non-taxpayer subsidised drug Brentuximab Vedotin. It can't be distributed on the current Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) . His 'My Name Is Chris' campaign and website was created to help raise the money needed for his treatment . The Brugger family attended a Senate inquiry on Monday in Canberra . A cricket bat signed by all the Australian team was auctioned to raise money for Chris's treatment.
Police say a gunshot rang out and then a man was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted wound around 5 p.m. near the buffet at M Resort Spa and Casino in Henderson, Nevada. Several people who had gone to the buffet for an Easter meal posted tweets expressing their shock at the incident. One adult who heard the gunshot and fell while running away was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Nicola Sturgeon called on Labour leader to help her 'lock' David Cameron out of Downing Street. She said the offer stood 'regardless of who is the biggest party' in the House of Commons. Comments raise prospect of Mr Miliband ending up in Number 10 as a result of SNP support. SNP leader's latest offer comes amid fallout from claims she wanted Cameron to remain as PM.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 24, and wife Sam, 48, met on the set of Nowhere Boy in 2009. They married at Babington House in Somerset when he was 20 and she was 42. The couple now have two children, Angelica, 17, and Jessie Phoenix, eight, from her first marriage. He says he doesn't notice the age gap because of his mature nature. Friends of the couple call him Benjamin Button after Brad Pitt's character in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Beverley Davis, 35, tricked Ray Warren, 89, into handing over his bank cards to steal £9,164 over 42 transactions. The mother-of-three used his cards to buy Chinese takeaways, pay for creche fees and clear some of her mortgage arrears. Her actions left elderly Mr Warren so devastated that he lay in bed at night worrying about money. He died just five months after her crime was discovered and his daughter Elaine Symonds said Davis 'got what she deserved'
SNP leader also pledged to form alliances with minor parties such as Greens and Plaid Cymru. 'I don’t think the country can afford more austerity,' she told ITV's The Agenda. She said she would make a decision on an issue-by-issue basis, forcing a Labour minority government to seek SNP support for every single bill. Comments came after a Scottish poll delivered another blow to Miliband’s hopes of achieving an overall majority.
Abby Swinfield, 18, was partying with friends when she was rushed to hospital in Tamworth, Derbyshire. Mother-of-one was put into a coma, but died a week later from multiple organ failure. Police have arrested a 20-year-old girl on suspicion of supplying Class B drug Mephedrone. But her cousin Lydia Moore said she didn't take the drug voluntarily, saying her drink was spiked.
New Zealand couple Justin and Jola transformed a huge truck into colourful and cosy castle-home. It features two turrets in the rear, each of the elements fold away into a compact structure. The bedroom, which sits in a small raised loft above the front of the truck, features wallpaper made from cut-outs of dozens of old musical songbooks. The house also features a full size oven for baking, a lounge area and dining table, complete with a fold-out chair for baby Piko .
David Starkey says ethnic minority groups and disabled people should not 'assume the status of victim' The 70-year-old says evidence suggests women are only of average intelligence. Says Baroness Doreen Lawrence is 'treating blacks as victims' after Martin Luther King's death. Claims fears of Islamophobia are victimising Muslims, making them 'privileged and exempt' .
The seven-car Maglev hit a top speed of 375mph (603 km/h) during a test run near Mount Fuji. It beat last week's speeds of 366mph (590kph), which in turn beat the train's previous record of 361mph (581km/h), set 12 years ago. The train is able to go this fast because it makes use of a charge to lift and move it above a guideway. It hovers four inches (10cm) above the tracks and is propelled by electrically charged magnets. The technology promises a ride that's smoother, quieter and almost twice as fast as traditional high-speed rail.
The sum dwarfs payments for troops seriously wounded on the battlefield. Those who have lost both legs in combat are eligible for £570,000. Another soldier has received £411,000 after being left with psychological problems. Human rights group Liberty said: 'This is much more than a financial headache for the MoD'
Debenhams, Monsoon and David's Bridal offer bridal gowns on the high street. Vera Wang and Oleg Cassini gowns have earned praise from the fashion elite. The average cost of the big day is now £25,000, but can you tell which is better? FEMAIL pitted the best dresses on high street against high-end gowns.
The company is in talks with Florence and the Machine to give Apple limited streaming rights to a track from their album set to be released in June. Apple bought audio equipment and music streaming company Beats for about $3 billion in May 2014, hoping to catch up in fast-growing music streaming industry. Beats Music will be re-launched in coming months.
Georgina Gosden, 25, allegedly punched a 21-year-old woman at Townsville's Mad Cow Tavern in on December 7 last year. The model is said to have carried out a similar attack on another woman in the same nightclub last April. Gosden has pleaded not guilty to the common assault charges and being drunk and disorderly in a licensed venue. Police are pursuing the charges against the model, despite her most recent victim withdrawing her complaint.
Brock Guzman, 8, was last seen inside his parents silver 2001 Toyota Corolla at around 4:45 a.m. in Fairfield, California. Police said a hapless car thief likely stole the 2001 Toyota after the boy's father left it running and briefly unattended in front of his home. But the car thief clearly didn't notice the boy curled up on the backseat fast asleep as he sped away with the vehicle.
Wendy Stokes, 74, had given up hope of seeing Toby after he escaped from her garden 11 months ago. He wandered through a gate in her garden and headed for the open road. He was picked up by a passing driver concerned for his safety and taken to a rescue centre. Six months ago, he was re-homed with a couple living in Margate, Kent, 22 miles away. But the couple could just about make out the word 'Stokes' written in white paint on his shell. So they decided to call every Stokes in Kent listed in the phonebook. Eventually came across a delighted Wendy who immediately arranged to collect him.
Adam Leheup, 34, was cleared of rape and sexual assault by a jury at Blackfriars Crown Court. He had denied forcing himself on the 25-year-old during a week-long trial at the court. He told the jury the woman 'freaked out' when he tried to comfort her about her saggy breasts. The woman claimed he ignored her cries of 'no' and afterwards said: 'In my experience girls say no, but they don't mean it'
Pensions minister Steve Webb has urged people to take their time rather than make rash decisions. He said over-55s ‘don’t have to rush this’ and insisted there was ‘a case for waiting and seeing’. The first 25 per cent of any withdrawals from pensions are tax-free, but savers will have to pay income tax on the remainder.
Chef has been wining and dining a string of glamorous blondes since divorcing Cheryl Roux last year. The coterie includes a former flame, an artist, a hospitality manager and the woman at the centre of his bitter divorce – former cloakroom attendant Nataliya Lutsyshyna. But this has not stopped him rekindling his close friendship with Debbie Spivey Izo, an American divorcee in her 60s whom he dated before his marriage to Cheryl, 58.
A finger-width flexible tube called an endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows doctors to see inside the lungs and take a tissue sample in one go. The procedure involves inserting the EBUS down the throat, guided by a tiny camera fitted to the tube. An ultrasound scanner attached to one end of the tube takes a scan while a small needle takes a sample. Findings from a three-year trial at UCLH reveal that the method halves the time it takes between a patient’s first hospital appointment and for a decision to be made on the best course of treatment.
Health Secretary promised an immediate crackdown if his party is in power after the election. He said: 'We will stop the abuse as a priority if we form the next government' . Comments led a storm of reaction from all political parties, as well as health experts and medical professionals.
A Senate panel is set to vote tomorrow on an intensely debated bill authored by Senate Foreign Affairs Chairman Bob Corker that would give Congress a say on a deal aimed at keeping Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon. The White House has pushed back, threatening a presidential veto while warning that the bill could scuttle the delicate talks involving the United States, Iran and five world powers. The president's spokesman said a two-week break in congressional activity has meant 'that we have not been able to have as many face-to-face conversations as we would like - but that's going to change today' .
Luca Railton was born with bones missing from his legs due to the rare condition bilateral tibial hemimelia. At 10-years-old doctors said nothing more could be done for him and he would need to have his leg amputated or fused straight. But his family refused to give up and found an American surgeon called Dr Dror Paley. He assured Luca's parents his leg could be saved and they raised £135,000 to take him to the US. He underwent a series of operations, including one to break his right leg and start lengthening his femur (thigh bone) Now, Luca is walking unaided – without the stints he
Amanda, 42, stars in new campaign for Air Wick Life Scents Summer Delights and Lush Hideaway fragrances. The TV presenter says it is the small touches in a home that make a real difference. Says that one of the easiest ways to instantly perk up a room is with a home fragrance . The seductive shoot has been captured by Vogue and GQ photographer Willy Camden .
Steven Nelms penned a moving essay celebrating his wife and everything she does for their family as a stay-at-home mother to their two-year-old son Ezra . In the essay he breaks down the monetary value of everything his wife does to care for the family and says he 'can't afford' her to stay at home. 'I would have to make over $100k to even begin to be able to cover my living expenses as well as employ my wife as a Stay-At-Home Mom!' he writes. 'She loves me, loves our son and loves our family, so she isn’t doing any of those things for a paycheck for recognition'
Anand Iyer, 36, quit his job as chief product officer at fashion site Threadflip in January to spend more time with his two-year-old daughter Ava. He 'felt terrible' about not seeing his little girl and struggled to flit between the roles of employee and dad.
The 44-year-old looked particularly glamorous on her way to BBC’s Andrew Marr Show in a fuchsia column dress. She looked svelte in the £179 knee-length 1940's-style ‘Blitz’ dress by Edinburgh fashion label Totty Rocks. She is rumoured to have hired a personal shopper and employed a stylist in the run-up to the Scottish parliament election in 2007.
The Great Dying, which struck the Earth 252 million years ago, wiped out more than 96% of the world's creatures. volcanic eruptions are commonly blamed for triggering the event. But research has found the majority of species on the planet were ultimately killed when the oceans became more acidic. In particular, they claim the eruptions released huge amounts of carbon dioxide which were absorbed into the oceans and changed their chemical compositions. The study, led by the University of Edinburgh, is the first to show that highly acidic oceans were to blame. And the researchers said the amount of carbon added to the atmosphere to trigger the mass extinction was 'probably greater than today's fossil fuel reserves'
Jelle Vossen opened the scoring for Middlesbrough after just three minutes. Patrick Bamford doubled Boro's lead in the 11th minute with a fine finish from eight yards. Boro boss Aitor Karanka said his side had to win all four of their remaining matches to finish in the top two of the Championship. The 21-year-old has now scored more league goals in one season than any other Boro player has achieved in the last 25 years .
Wendell Steiner, his wife, and their four children were stopped by police in Akron, Ohio during their 300-mile journey from Nova, Ohio to Pennsylvania. Dozens of concerned drivers called 911 and police pulled over the car. The mixed-breed puppies were wind-battered and huddled together in the cage when they were rescued, but had no injuries, according to Sgt. Kris Beitzel. Steiner said they were transporting the dogs to his wife's family in Pennsylvania because his father could no longer keep them.
Ukip leader was booed by voters at Westminster's Methodist Central Hall as he faced claims he blamed all of Britain's problems on migrants. Pollster ICM, which was hired by the BBC to select the audience, today defended its process 'using random location selection techniques' Mr Farage's outburst came less than half an hour into the event after some of his comments about pressure on housing due to immigration were greeted with mutters from those watching.
Hillary Clinton's oversize black Chevy conversion van dropped her off at Capitol Fruit Company in Norwalk, Iowa on Tuesday. A visually identical GMC van drove up to the building with a nearly identical Secret Service escort vehicle. Both armored vehicles have raised roofs, deep-tinted windows and New York license plates. But while the original van – the one nicknamed 'Scooby' after the Scooby-Doo cartoon show – sports a mustard-yellow New York tag, the second has blue and white plates of a different design.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes has become the oldest Briton to complete the Marathon des Sables. The 71-year-old completed the 256km race through the Moroccan desert with just 13 minutes to spare. He has previously suffered two heart attacks and underwent a double heart bypass in 2003. The veteran explorer has raised almost £1million for Marie Curie, raising £6.3m so far.
Britain's biggest fashion retailer has an impressive line in designer copies selling for a fraction of the price of the big labels. It takes three to four months for designs on the catwalk to appear, in some shape or form, in Next. The company is worth £11 billion, making it second only to Tesco in the retail sector.
18-year-old Ryan Heritage posted obnoxious message on Trowbridge police's Facebook page. He said: 'Oi yo check if there's a warrant for my arrest, if so good luck!!!' He went out for a night out in his home town where he was spotted by police. Police chased him on foot before finally grabbing him. He was charged with theft and burglary - and failing to answer bail on fraud charges.
Paula Dunican spent £25 on the baby blue coat at her local branch in Canterbury, Kent. But when she tried it on, she noticed a dark stain 'seeping through' from the lining. Inside, a four inch-long gecko was flattened, its scales imprinted onto the fabric. The 49-year-old said the reptile looked as though it had been ironed on to the coat. Asda apologised and offered her a £40 voucher and refund .
Liz Norden's adult sons, JP and Paul, each lost their right leg when they were hit by bombs in 2013. The men, now in their mid-thirties, received horrific wounds as they shielded friends from blasts. Wahlberg is teaming up with CBS to make a feature film from the most harrowing day of her life. But Norden said: 'I don't think that could ever be re-created. I've sat in the courtroom with survivors and family members and seen what everybody is going through'
Back pain is 'very often under-investigated', says surgeon Robert Lee, of the Spire Hospital in Bushey. Around 1,000 people a year are diagnosed with tumours - benign or malignant - that start in the spine. Most back pain is the result of muscular strains, and is short-lived, says Dr Peter Hamlyn.
Reverend Andrew Dotchin, 58, was celebrating the end of Lent when he was refused entry at The Wine Bar in Ipswich. He was told there were health and safety concerns, because a glass could fall on his foot. The bemused grandad, a massive Facebook and Twitter fan, grinned: 'It's their loss. I wasn't going to tell everyone to go to hell or anything!'
Pensioner was travelling in First Class on board the Boeing 777-300 jet from Frankfurt to Toronto. The 87-year-old was restrained by cabin crew until the plane was forced to divert to Shannon. On touching down at 8.15pm local time, Gardaí­ and airport police officers were standing by. The woman was taken into custody, but has since been released without charge .
Elizabeth Scarborough, 21, is a University of South Carolina student who has built a career on impersonating Taylor Swift. The Charleston, South Carolina, native can also sing, dance, and act just like her lookalike. Elizabeth started to learn to play Taylor's music when she was 15 after classmates at her all-girls school told her she looked like the singer.
Wrecks of the James McBride and Rising Sun have been revealed following ice-melt in Lake Michigan. The 121-foot brig ran aground during a storm on October 19, 1857 and now lies in 15 feet of water near Sleeping Bear Point. The 133-foot-long wooden steamer stranded just north of Pyramid Point on October 29, 1917, because of an early snow storm. The Rising Sun was owned by a religious group called the House of David when it crashed in October 1917 .
Heather Mack, 19, is accused of helping her 21-year-old boyfriend Tommy Schaefer murder her mother Sheila Von Wiese-Mack at a luxury Bali hotel before stuffing her body in a suitcase last August. The pair are awaiting sentencing, with prosecutors having asked for a sentence of 15 years for Mack and 18 for Schaefer. Mack's attorney Vanessa Favia has filed court documents for her client agreeing to turn over funds for the care of four-month-old Stella. The petition asks for around a half a million dollars to be transferred to Stella, who was born in Kerobakan Prison and has urgent needs, including clothing and baby wipes.
CCTV footage has captured a brazen thief allegedly stealing a donation box ahead of ANZAC Day from an RSL club in Melbourne. The footage was captured at the Caulfield RSL in Elsternwick, south-east of Melbourne about 8.00pm on Wednesday. The woman, who is donning a black-and-white striped top and a black vest, could be seen wandering her eyes around the room but walks away when a man strolls past with his blazer. The RSL general manager has posted the footage on social media in a bid to track down the woman.
Anti-racism protester Jacob King was snapped staring into the eyes of a bald man with a swastika tattooed behind his ear at the Reclaim Australia rallies on the Easter weekend. Mr King said he had his arms spread out because he thought the man was going to attack him and his fellow protesters at Federation Square. He said he learned Islamophobic views from a young age but thankfully managed to 'unlearn' these views. 'I firmly believe these divisions in our society are distracting us from the more immediate issues that should be of greater concern'
Charles Barnhoorn, 20, was found dead in his bedroom at the family home in Kingsteignton, Devon. He had taken hundreds of canisters of nitrous oxide - a legal high party drug commonly known as Nos. His mother Susan has now spoken out about the dangers of taking 'hippy crack' She said: 'We need to address the issue of legal highs as soon as possible' .
Clem Schultz thought his dog Missy suffered the same fate as his partner but after Missy was spotted by a ConEd worker, police called Schultz and reported the sighting. The dog was so traumatized by the storm that she ran 2.5 miles from her Schultz and his grandson Tyler Rowan before they were able to catch up with her .
Among the new signatories is Simon Woodroffe, the founder of Yo! Sushi and a former Labour backer. Others include executives from two FTSE-100 firms and 10 from the FTSe-250 index. The letter backs the lowering of corporation tax as it shows the UK is 'open for business' .
John Truong was babysitting 2-year-old Ronnie Tran on Tuesday when his sister Alyssa Chang asked him to babysit the boy, saying it was her boyfriend's son and they wanted to go out on a date night. She promised to pick up the boy in the morning, but never returned and stopped answering her brother's messages. The next day, Truong realized he was harboring an abducted child when he read an Amber Alert on online. He then called police, who found the boy safe and sound at his home. Chang has been arrested on charges of kidnapping, assault and unlawful imprisonment and is being held on $250,000 bail.
The cute moment was captured by 19-year-old student, Ranajit Roy in his hometown of Bengaluru. The Indian palm squirrel, also known as three-striped palm squirrel is found naturally in India and Sri Lanka. The species are about the size of a large chipmunk with a bushy tail slightly shorter than its body.
Domanik Green, 14, allegedly accessed computer at Paul R. Smith Middle School in Holiday, Florida, without permission. Allegedly used administrator's password to alter the image to two men kissing. He was arrested on Wednesday and detained at the Land O'Lakes Detention Center. Charged with 'offense against computer system, unauthorized access' which is 3rd Degree Felony.
Nicole McDonough, 32, of Mount Olive, New Jersey, was arrested in December on suspicion of having sex with an 18-year-old student while employed as a teacher at Mendham High School. A subsequent investigation revealed that the married educator also allegedly engaged in improper 'communication' and 'fraternization' with two other male students. On Monday, she applied for Morris County's Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) program, which provides first-time, non-violent offenders with alternatives to traditional prosecution. The program requires a probationary period of one to three years and comes with a list of conditions that must be met.
Sgt. George Hildebidle, who had been on the force since 2003 and was married with two children, barricaded himself inside his Grand Oaks home following a 911 call at 7am. Police say the 911 call that came through around 7am was listed as a domestic dispute . The Charleston County Sheriff's Department, the crisis negotiations team, SWAT, and bomb squads were called in to handle the situation . Police said they knew the officer was armed when they entered the home . At 12:17 pm, a SWAT team from the sheriff's office entered the house and found the individual deceased in the residence.
Carwyn Scott-Howell got lost on the slopes and left the piste before walking through a steep wooded area. He was holidaying in the French resort of Flaine with his mother Ceri, elder brother Gerwyn, 19, and nine-year-old sister Antonia. His frantic family began searching for him at around 4pm and alerted piste patrol. Police found tracks in the snow which led to his abandoned skis at the top of the cliff. Rescuers had to be winched down from a helicopter to retrieve his body at 7.30pm.
Autopsy will reconstruct the final hours of the actor's life on tonight's episode of Britain's Channel 5 show. Pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd says he knew 'there was something else wrong with him' The 63-year-old hanged himself in August 2014, a death which sent shockwaves through celebrity world. He had been suffering from Lewy body dementia - an undiagnosed illness which could have been the root cause of his bizarre behaviour. Dr Shepherd says Williams' insomnia and anxiety, as well as periods of confusion and impaired decision making, could also have been connected to the condition. He also spent final 24 hours frantically looking up drugs online, convinced he had another illness.
Peter Sutcliffe has spent more than three decades in Broadmoor prison for killing 13 women. He is being lined up for the move after he expressed remorse and said he no longer hears 'voices from God' A report is being compiled which will be heard next month at a prison tribunal. But families of his victims are furious at plans to move him to a low-security Priory unit. The Priory Thornford Park is set in Berkshire woodland and houses 122 men with mental illness.
Deborah Steel, 37, was last seen alive just after 1am on 28 December 1997 in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Police believe she was killed and recently reclassified the investigation as a murder inquiry. The search has the full consent of the present landlord who is not connected with the investigation. Officers carried out a preliminary search of the area outside the pub earlier this year .
The 37-year-old rapper penned an essay for Paper magazine's American Dream issue, in which he discussed his 'world dream' . He said that he is sick of the notion that celebrities are controlling society as members of the secret group The Illuminati. Kanye said that if there was an actual Illuminati, 'it would be more like the energy companies' - not Hollywood stars .
Friday is the 10th anniversary of Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan's arrest for the Bali Nine drug smuggling operation. The pair are on death row on Execution Island in Java and await their fate. The talented artist's 34th birthday is being marked in London where his cousin has organised an exhibition of his paintings at the Amnesty International headquarters. His cousin, Niranjela Karunatilake, said it was: ' just too sad to think that could be his last birthday' .
Kylie Gulliver, a former model and actress from Melbourne, has launched her own leather brand Elliott Label. The 29-year-old's brand is now the hit of Hollywood with stars including Kourtney Kardashian, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and pop group GRL. Robin Antin, founder of The Pussycat Dolls and GRL, has joined as Kylie's business partner. The two met in what is fast becoming the 21st century norm - through Instagram.
Kim Roberts admitted stealing antiques and paintings from her employer, the Countess of Bathurst. The 58-year-old was working at Cirencester Park, the aristocratic country pile of the Bathursts, in the Cotswolds. Her haul was said to be worth a total of £500,000 at an earlier hearing at Gloucester Crown Court. She was warned to prepare for a lengthy jail term after admitting three charges at court.
TOWIE star Bobby Cole Norris was left heartbroken last August when his mother Kym Norris was diagnosed with leukaemia. Doctors revealed she had just one hope for survival - a stem cell transplant. Bobby launched the #savebobbysmum appeal to urge people to sign up as stem cell donors last August. Stars of TOWIE, Made in Chelsea and Geordie Shore rallied behind the #SaveBobbysMum appeal .
Tesco chairman John Allan says David Cameron's decision to promise in-out referendum is wrong. Suggests large firms could move head offices from London to other sites in Europe 'relatively painlessly' . Tory election manifesto includes promise of in out referendum by 2017, but only after reform. But Mr Allan warns this approach risks backfiring, because it commits to a referendum regardless of whether a better deal has been struck with Brussels.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander pictured drinking with call girl Brooke Magnanti. The two were snapped at Bar One in Inverness on Friday as part of the Nip festival. Comes as David Cameron faces growing revolt over his 'flat-footed' General Election campaign.
Josh and Vanessa Ellis and their eight-month-old son Hudson were killed on Monday morning when a concrete slab fell from a construction site on a Washington state bridge and landed on their truck. The barrier weighed 'tons' according to investigators and the damage to the family's pickup truck was so great that it took them hours to extract the bodies. The family had been driving underneath the state's Route 410 overpass in Bonney Lake - where workers were installing a sidewalk - when the slab fell on top of them.
Man, said to be in his 20s, was struck by a Northern line train at Stockwell station this morning. He was reportedly bending down to pick up his bag when he was hit on the head by the train. Commuters watched in horror as the man was hit and rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries .
Honza and Claudine Lafond, who live in Sydney, have taken their passion for yoga all over the world. The married couple have posted pictures of themselves striking gravity-defying poses on Instagram. The pair, who run a yoga studio called YogaBeyond, have more than 251,000 followers. The images show them in front of famous landmarks from the Colosseum in Rome to the Eiffel Tower.
Duke of York made first public appearance since lurid sex claims against him were thrown out. Visited offices of paint firm AkzoNobel in Slough as part of his work with Outward Bound Trust. The 55-year-old smiled broadly as he chatted to employees at the factory. He has always denied the claims made by Virginia Roberts, now 31, who claimed she was a sex slave of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation's board said on Wednesday night that future donations will only be allowed from the governments of Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom. The change in policy comes as former board member Hillary Clinton undertakes her presidential campaign. The foundation's reliance on funding from several Middle East governments that suppress dissent and women's rights sparked criticism and gave Republicans a new offensive against the leading Democrat. Clinton resigned from the foundation's board last week.
Rhiannon Langley, 24, from Melbourne, is undergoing rhinoplasty in Thailand. The 24-year-old hairdresser has 189,000 followers on Instagram and 200,000 on Snapchat. She is sharing every step of the journey with her followers on social media. The Melbourne woman has been updating her followers with pictures and videos of her recovery. She revealed to Daily Mail Australia that her makeover will not be a subtle one, with changes to the shape and length of her nose.
Italian artist AleXsandro Palombo has turned his hand to photography for his latest project, 'What Kind Of Man Are You?' The #briefmessage campaign to fight violence against women is an opportunity for women - and men - to share their feelings about machismo and violence in 2015. The messages, written by Italian women in a combination of English and Italian, range from the rather cheeky to the very simple.
Loganair flight from Aberdeen to Shetland was put off its approach by thunderstorms, snow, hail and 70mph winds. A ball of lightning then appeared outside the cockpit and struck the plane’s nose. The pilot put out a Mayday emergency signal before regaining control and saving his 30 passengers.
Lianna Barrientos, 39, has been married ten times since 1999. Her first marriage took place in 1999 to Mohamed Gerbril, followed by a 2001 marriage to Ahmed Allam, then a second 2001 Marriage to Habibur Rahman. She married six men in 2002 - namely Davit Koridze, Duran Goktepe, Aliaksandr Paharelau, Vakhtang Dzneladze, Rashid Rajput, and Kakhaber Khorbaladze - and her last marriage was in 2010 to Salle Keita. Authorities reportedly slapped her with offering a false instrument for filing felony charges in November 2014 .
Carol Lloyd was left covered in blood after rocks were thrown at and shattered her car window. She stopped her car near Jeppestown, close to Johannesburg, after she was left bloodied and injured. Six people have been killed in anti-immigrant protests which started in Durban two weeks ago . South African police responded to the wave of protests by firing rubber bullets and tear gas today . President Zuma condemned the violence, calling it a 'violation' of South Africa's values .
Bethany Farrell, 23, from Essex, died on February 17 while scuba diving in Queensland's Whitsundays. She was found 11 metres down on the seabed in Blue Pearl Bay, a beauty spot popular with divers. A post mortem determined the cause of death was drowning. Friends of Ms Farrell have taken to TripAdvisor to slam Wings Diving Adventures for the way they handled the tragic circumstances. They claim staff deleted photos that were taken shortly before the doomed young woman left the boat.
Evan Summerfield from Devon died from meningitis just 12 hours after laughing for the first time. The four-month-old had woken from a nap with a rash stretching from his head to his belly-button. His great-grandmother carried out a 'glass test' and saw the rash didn't fade under pressure. He was rushed to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth but died soon after. His parents Shannon Summerfield, 17, and Kris Adams, 19, have been left devastated by his death .
Julia Ware accepted responsibility for three felony counts of homicide by vehicle and two misdemeanor counts of accident involving death or injury in a Pennsylvania court on Wednesday. Shamus Digney, Cullen Keffer and Ryan Lesher, all 15, were killed when her SUV rolled over in Paupack Township back in August . Her father, Michael Ware, is awaiting trial on three counts of involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of children and other charges for allegedly allowing Ware to drive .
Poppy Moore, 23, married Sam Myers at Chelsea Register Office with only 12 loved ones. The bride wore a knee-length white dress and carried a bouquet of white roses. She was only 18 months old when her famous grandfather Bobby Moore died in 1993. The England and West Ham legend was only 51 when he lost battle with bowel cancer.
The rate of bankruptcy remained the same no matter how long the players were in the league or how well they were paid, according to researchers from the California Institute of Technology, George Washington University and the University of Washington. The 15.7percent figure is dramatically lower than a widely quoted statistic that 78percent of retired players are bankrupt or under 'financial stress' within two years of leaving the league.
The man scaled the grandstand on the start-finish straight before running across the track during practice for the Chinese Grand Prix . He then sprinted across the straight in between cars before climbing the pit wall. The man then walked into the Ferrari garage and shouted: 'I want a car. I've got a ticket' . The incident will alarm Chinese officials, said to be embarrassed by the incident, with entry on to the circuit where cars reach speeds over 200mph strictly prohibited .
Scottish National Party are most likely to pack speedos on holiday, according to Travelzoo survey. Conservative supporters are more likely to opt for light reading rather than more refined reading. Liberal Democrats prefer a window seat on the plane and prefer to eat airline food. UKIP supporters are the biggest sun lovers of all the parties with 90 per cent requiring this as standard .
Austin Bird is one of three young Iowans pictured with Hillary Clinton at a coffee shop in LeClaire, Iowa on Tuesday. He says he and two other young people were asked to meet Clinton by her Iowa campaign's political director Troy Price, who then drove them to the coffee shop. The three got the lion's share of Mrs. Clinton's time and participated in what breathless news reports described as a 'roundtable' – the first of many in her brief Iowa campaign swing. Bird interned with President Obama's 2012 presidential re-election campaign, and was tapped to chauffeur Vice President Joe Biden in October 2014 when he visited Davenport, Iowa.
Esther McVey branded 'murderer' in graffiti and 'wicked witch of Wirral's had her day' in a series of attacks. The employment minister also had an election song written about her by rivals claiming she was going to hell. The former GMTV presenter is in a fierce battle to cling on to her marginal Wirrals West seat. She won her seat in 2010 with a majority of just 2,436 and is the only Conservative MP on Merseyside.
TOWIE star is the first celebrity to front an Ann Summers campaign. The 29-year-old has been chosen for her 'fun, fearless attitude and fashion business credentials' Jess says she is a huge fan of the brand and was thrilled to be on board . The collection lauches in store and online today .
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is the biggest in the Middle East. British photographer Julian John has long been fascinated with the impressive structure and its incredible interiors. The stunning courtyard features the largest marble mosaic in the world at 180,000 square feet. The mosque's four 350-ft tall minarets look incredible lit up against the Abu Dhabi skyline.
Adele Sarno, 85, has been living in her two-bedroom apartment in Manhattan's Little Italy neighborhood for more than 50 years. Her landlord is the Italian American Museum which is dedicated to the legacy of Italian-Americans and is situated below her home. They sent her a letter five years ago seeking to increase rent to $3,500 a month, far more than the retired shopkeeper can afford. The grandmother tried to go through the courts to see if the city's rent regulation laws could help, but it was determined that her apartment wasn't covered.
State Representative Jesse Young wants to use two or three carriers to link Bremerton and Port Orchard across the Sinclair Inlet. The US Navy is storing three retired carriers just a few hundred yards from the proposed site of the bridge. The distance across the inlet is less than seven tenths of a mile - 3,700 feet. The USS Independence and the USS Kitty Hawk are not 'currently available'
John and Carolyn Jackson are currently on trial for abusing their three foster children over a period of years. The Army major and his wife were stationed at Picatinny Arsenal, a military installation about 40 miles west of New York City, when the abuse occurred between 2005 and 2010. The Jacksons had three biological children and three adopted children and have only been charged for abusing the foster children. The couple's first child abuse trial was ruled a mistrial when a prosecutor mentioned the death of one of their sons - a detail that was not supposed to be mentioned in the proceedings .
Swedish furniture store IKEA have banned shoppers from sleeping in their beds and sofas. Shoppers have taken to kicking off their shoes and snoozing on display furniture in the stores. One shopper said: 'Yes it may affect customers... but it shouldn't be too much of a problem' . But staff at the store said the problem has become widespread across China.
The group were identified in a secret police intelligence report from 1964 in a four-page document. The document related to a notorious flat in Battersea, South West London. Savile was known to be a regular visitor to the brothel in the 1970s. It is not clear whether the band and Savile attended the same brothel at the same time .
Sandra Garratt, 56, went through two years of agony after two back operations for a slipped disc . Doctors told the housewife there was nothing more they could do to ease her suffering. On Good Friday she left her home in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, after telling her husband she was 'popping out' Hours later her body was found at the Cornbow Shopping Centre in Halesowen. She had fallen more than 50ft from the top of an Asda supermarket car park .
According to the Game of Thrones books, Valyrian steel is a form of super strong and light metal forged when the Valyria Freehold governed Essos and covered more than half the known world. Ned Stark, played in the HBO adaptation of the books by Sean Bean, had a Valyrians sword called Ice. It was reportedly forged using Westerosi magic and the secret to forging it was said to have been lost with the Doom of Valyri. But, despite its fictional basis, a scientist has investigated whether it would be possible to make a similar weapon using bona fide chemistry. By studying the composition of modern steel, welding techniques and assessing all the characteristics of ValYrian steel
Joyce Tabram, 82, was admitted to Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth on March 30 with a swollen abdomen. She was told to fast for five days while waiting for tests to be performed on her. Ms Tabram was 39 kilograms when she was admitted but left weighing just 34 kilograms. West Australian health minister Kim Hames said doctors did nothing wrong. He said there had been miscommunication between staff and the patient and her family.
Lydia Millen, 27, met Ali Gordon, 26, after he 'liked' one of her Instagram pictures. The pair have been dating for two years and live in Milton Keynes . Ali helped Lydia ditch her unhealthy habits and focus on getting fit . He is an ambassador for PhD Nutrition - a range of sports nutrition products. Lydia is a full-time blogger and has 194,000 followers on Instagram .
Matt O’Connor's own-goal turned his team's 3-2 lead into a 3-3 tie and led to their defeat in Boston on Saturday. It was the Providence's first NCAA hockey title and third straight year a first-time champion has won it all. The NCAA representative tasked with presenting the Friars with their trophy was apparently a little bit off his game as well .
The Ohio Department of Heath released birth records for people born between January 1, 1964, and September 18, 1996, last month, allowing people their first access to the information. La-Sonya Mitchell-Clark, 38, of Youngstown, Ohio, found out her birth mother, Francine Simmons, worked at Infocision - the same call-center operation company she works at. She reached out to friends on social media who knew Simmons and the next day she got a phone call from her mother. The two women live just six minutes away from one another in Youngstown. Mitchell- Clark also found out that she has three younger sisters she didn't know about.
Jean Sharon Abbott, 38, from Plymouth, Minnesota, was told she had spastic diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy, when she was just four-years-old. But after three decades of suffering from muscle spasms, weakness, near immobility, as well as undergoing painful surgical procedures, she learned at the age of 33 that she actually had dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD), a rare, yet treatable, muscle disorder.
Tim Farron accused by dead man's widow of 'betrayal' after inquest found he jumped from roof of his house. Jo Stephenson fell from three-storey property in Windermere after being vilified over parking charges. Mr Stephenson's widow Hilary has accused Mr Farron of reneging on a deal to support her late husband. She said: 'He reneged on it and shoved Jo into the forefront to take the wrath'
A 48-year-old man has been charged with more than 100 domestic violence-related offences. The offences include rape, 'solicit to murder' and assault against his wife. Each of the 102 offences allegedly committed by the man had all been directed towards the same woman over the last 18 years. The man faced Campbelltown Local Court on Wednesday and was remanded in custody. He will reappear in court on June 10 .
U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth on Monday rejected a defense motion to impose sentences lesser than mandatory minimums on the four. Defense lawyers argued for mercy but prosecutors said the men have never shown remorse or accepted responsibility. All four were convicted in October for their involvement in the killings that caused an international uproar in Nisoor Square, a crowded traffic circle in downtown Baghdad in September 2007.
Joseph O'Riordan, 74, accused of trying to murder his wife of ten years Amanda, 47, with kitchen knife. Allegedly stabbed her eight times in a jealous rage after finding out she was having an affair. Friend Alfred Harris told how he had confided in him that he believed wife was having affair. He said: 'Joe said he loved Amanda to bits and if she wanted to have sex with someone else once a month that would be okay as long as she stayed with him' .
Archaeologists at the Natural History Museum in London and University College London have found evidence that the human bones found in Gough's Cave in Somerset had the flesh cut from them before being chewed and crushed. They found tooth marks on many of the bones, which were discovered in the cave during excavations between 1880 and 1992. Human skulls also showed signs they had been stripped of their flesh before being broken and carefully shaped into a bowl. The findings suggest people living in the late Ice Age indulged in ritual cannibalism.
Double Falsehood was presented by theatre impresario Lewis Theobald in the 18th century as an adaptation of a Shakespeare play about a Spanish nobleman's ignoble pursuit of two women. He mounted his play at Drury Lane Theatre in London on December 13, 1727, claiming it was a re-working of an original by the Bard and that he had three original texts. His claims were greeted with widespread scepticism in the eighteenth century, including from the great poet Alexander Pope, who had considerable clout. But a new study of its language to build up a psychological profile of the writer 'strongly identifies' the legendary playwright as the true author.
Bunny ears, eggs and flowers were among the more conservative adornments festooning the heads of New Yorkers as they milled around in a loose gaggle centered on St Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday. One woman wore a large ship with blue sails on her head, while another sported an elaborate diorama based on the policies of Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Aaronessa Keaton of Phoenix, Arizona was eight months pregnant and had marijuana and Benzodiazepines in her system when she collided head-on with a car carrying two children in February 2014, and one of the children later died from their injuries. Keaton, who was also on probation for marijuana possession charges at the time, was indicted by a grand jury in February, and taken in Monday after she was pulled over for a traffic stop.
Prime Minister accused the SNP and Labour of posing a 'clear and present danger' to Britain. He said the two parties were pretending to 'slug it out' ahead of next month's poll. But he insisted they were both working to ramp up spending regardless of deficit. Comes ahead of tonight's live TV election debates between main 'challenger' parties.
According to the ‘hygiene hypothesis’, exposure to a wide range of bacteria is necessary to prime the immune system early in life. A lack of bacteria in the gut means we are less equipped to deal with germs - meaning that our bodies often overreact when we come into contact with bugs, dust or pollen. The findings bolster the theory that modern obsession with hygiene has driven a boom in allergies and health problems.
An Australian government report suggests that carbon dioxide produced by burning fossil fuels could be captured and used to produce the fizz in Cola. Many nations are looking into Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies as a way to cut their greenhouse house emissions, of which carbon dioxide plays a large role. The government’s Energy White Paper has an idea of how to overcome this. It says: ‘If the CO2 can be captured before it is released to the atmosphere it can either be utilised in other products or permanently stored in deep geological formations.’. This implies that as well as investigating biofuels, carbon dioxide could be stashed in fizzy drinks.
Josh Darnbrough, 24, passed out at a party and woke up to find his friend had tattooed his back. His friend Rob Gaskell, also 24, had inked the words 'If found face down call an ambulance' on his back . Rob said he carried out the practical joke in revenge for a tattoo Josh had done on Rob's leg two years ago. Josh had attempted to tattoo Rob with an at-home kit and it went horribly wrong . The pair are now getting their tattoos removed with laser treatment at an Ashton clinic .
Alexander Soumbadze, 26, has been charged with eight counts of possession of child pornography. Police in Maryland have issued a warrant for the arrest of the 26-year-old karate instructor . The Tbilisi, Georgia, native admitted to trading and receiving child pornography videos earlier this month. An investigation also uncovered videos of the martial arts expert inappropriately touching and engaging in sexual acts with adolescent males at a Maryland karate studio where he was co-owner and instructor. The videos were taken before October 2011 .
A note was left on the windscreen of a car in Cammeray, a wealthy inner-Sydney suburb. It read: 'If you can't afford to park in the CBD don't come here!' The North Shore suburb was split on the parking issue, with other locals 'horrified' by the letter. 'Not a fan of the way they wrote it, but we have this problem in our street,' one resident said.
David Tungate, 58, was left devastated after the marriage to his first Gambian wife broke down. He then remarried, but his second wife was a serial bigamist who conned him out of £24,000. David is now dating a third Gambian woman and is convinced it will be third time lucky .
B2C Data sold our undercover reporters the financial data of 15,000 people for just 16p each. Data Bubble supplied our team with health details on 3,000 patients for around 16p a piece. The Direct Marketing Commission said it would probe both companies over claims they breached the rules on the sale of private data.
Dr. Anthony J. Moschetto, 54, allegedly used drugs, guns and blank prescriptions as currency while trying to have the other doctor harmed amid a professional dispute, investigators said. He first allegedly hired two men to set fire to the man's office; it happened beneath a sprinkler and damage was minimal, prosecutors said. Investigators found a weapons cache in a secret room behind a bookshelf in the doctor's home in Sands Point on Long Island's Gold Coast - one of the nation's wealthiest areas .
Queen Victoria spent her holidays at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight in 1875. She would travel to Portsmouth by train and then by ferry to Ryde from Osborne House. A station was built at Whippingham, the closest point on the line to Osborne House, just to serve the Royal residence. Victoria died in 1901 and the station went into public use in 1903. It is now a five-bedroom family home, currently on the market for £625,000.
Larry Kramer, 79, says he believes what's written in his history book is true though he is selling it as fiction to avoid legal troubles. In Volume One of his two part book 'The American People,' Kramer says that Abraham Lincoln was gay and his killer John Wilkes Booth was actually Lincoln's spurned gay lover. Kramer claims that historians just don't have 'gaydar' when it comes to studying historic figures and that George was was 'basically a big queen' .
Elspeth McKendrick, 16, was left shattered in 2012 when diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. The Doctor Who and Sherlock fan desperately wanted to fit in at school and had built up a small circle of friends. Her parents said she was 'happy to be odd and eccentric' but was 'very much in denial' about her condition and felt unable to discuss it with anybody. She was found hanged in her bedroom last August after leaving a note apologising to her family.
Ben Sunderman, 19, who has Down syndrome, was one of 12 students with special needs who earned a spot on the special education internship with Embassy Suites. In the video filmed by his mother, he thoroughly looks over the letter on April 10 as she anxiously interrupts him wanting to know the decision - which he does not reveal until the end shouting 'I get it. I get the job!' .
Kenneth Crowder, 41, was arrested in Melbourne, Florida, on Friday after being spotted running naked through a neighborhood calling himself God. He was also spotted committing an undisclosed sex act on a tree. When police arrived on scene, he had put on jeans and a T-shirt and walked toward the officer in an aggressive manner as he called himself God, police said. A police officer shocked him with a Taser twice, but each time he pulled the probes out of his body and attempted to fight the officer. The officer then punched Crowder in the face and he fought back, claiming he was Thor and attempting to stab the officer with his own police badge.
'Plus-size' model Laura Wells has revealed the extreme dieting measures taken by her 'skinnier' model room mates in New York. The 177-centimetre beauty lived with a group of standard 'sk Kinnier' models during her stint working in the city. She says their agents told them to stick to a diet of 'one cracker and a couple of glasses of water' . 'It's completely unhealthy, not only for their body but mentally as well,' she says. Wells' comments come days after France passed legislation banning excessively thin models from participating in Paris Fashion Week.
Google has launched its latest Street View experience that lets you virtually explore both above and beneath the water in the iconic Scottish waterway. The site has launched to mark the 81st anniversary of the 'Surgeon's Photograph' - an image of the mythical monster from 1934. The tech giant has also released a Google Doodle to commemorate the anniversary and changed the yellow Pegman to a Nessie peg-monster. Google partnered with Catlin Seaview Survey and Adrian Shine from the Loch Ness and Morar Project to capture the images.
Lesley Jonathon Cameron was jailed for life on Tuesday for the horrific December 2013 murder of Maureen Anne Horstman, 67, and her 26-year-old daughter Tamara Alexandra. Cameron, who was 19 and at the time, also raped Tamara but it is not known if she was alive or dead. A used condom with DNA evidence was found after the incident. Justice Eric Heenan noted Cameron had a criminal record that was 'virtually without interruption' since he was 10 years old.
Boston took a 6-5 lead in the 19th inning on Saturday morning on a sacrifice fly by Mookie Betts. Chase Headley and Mark Teixeira hit tying home runs for the Yankees in a game interrupted by a power outage for 16 minutes in the 12th. The longest game between the teams was a 20-inning win by Boston in the second game of a 1967 doubleheader. The game pushed past 2am on Saturday on the East Coast.
Five of Britain's five highest-earning NHS dentists are paid average salaries of £690,000 a year. The sum is almost five times the Prime Minister’s £142,500 pay packet – and comes as thousands of patients struggle to get on the books of NHS practices. A further 11 dentists were paid between £400,000 to £500,000 and a total of 177 received more than £200,000. The figures lay bare the huge amounts of taxpayers’ money paid to dentists.
Malawian police have been ordered to shoot anyone caught attacking albinos. Tanzania's prime minister has urged citizens to kill anyone found with albino body parts. Albino youngsters from across East Africa are being housed in special accommodation under army protection in a bid to deter attackers. U.N. reports at least 15 people with albinism killed, wounded, abducted or kidnapped in East Africa in past six months.
Russian supermodel, 29, split from her partner of five years, footballer Christiano Ronaldo, in January. Behind-the-scenes video shows Irina and Jarrod Scott cavorting around an LA pool in the sunshine. Linda Farrow's SS15 campaign is titled Wanderlust, and was shot in Los Angeles.
Rescue the Anorexia Girl was available to download on Amazon until they removed it following complaints. Gamers have to throw food at the girl who appears in one of nine holes before she disappears again. If the player misses the girl, she starts to lose weight until she eventually dies. Social media users reacted with horror when they first saw the game on the internet .
Ryanair took to Twitter for a cheeky promotional photo in Terminal 2 in Dublin. Aer Lingus responded by saying Ryanair gets their customers 'nearly' to central locations. The two airlines have a long history of light-hearted banter on the social networking site . Ryanair is set to find out if it will be forced to sell its 29.82 per cent stake in Aer Lings.
Prince Abdul Malik, 31, and Dayangku Raabi'atul 'Adawiyyah Pengiran Haji Bolkiah, 22, wed in Brunei's capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. The couple wore matching traditional Malay dress, with the bride's veil constructed of swathes of intricate lace. The bride wore jewel-encrusted Christian Louboutin heels encrusted with Swarovski crystals, as well as a chunky gold anklet. Prince Abdul Malik is the son of the Sultan of Brunei, one of the world's richest men. He is second in the line of succession to become the next Sultan of the country.
Brett Matthew Paul Thomas, now 56, and his friend, Mark Titch, were convicted in 1977 after committing the murders during robbery or burglary attempts in Orange County, California. The two were neighbors at a Stanton apartment complex that the police had dubbed 'The Zoo' because of the criminal activity there. They abducted Laura Stoughton, 20, who interrupted the pair on Jan. 21, 1977, as they were breaking into her home. They then abducted her and drove to an abandoned field, where Titch shot her at close range with a stolen .22-caliber rifle. Three days later, the two killed Ephraim Jacob Christian, 35, during a botched robbery at Rock
Callum Ryan, 21, will run eight marathons in each of Australia's eight states and territories between January and September 2015. The University of Sydney student has committed himself to the incredible endeavour in memory of his friend, Malachy Frawley, who died from heart disease in 2013. Malachy was five years Callum's junior, but they forged a truly special friendship. Callum is inspired by the incredible strength and resilience Malachy displayed as he faced the challenges of a Congenital Heart Disease, which severely affected his mobility. He is raising funds for HeartKids Australia - supporting thousands of children living with heart defects.
The search zone for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will be doubled if nothing is found in the huge undersea area now being scanned for wreckage. The expanded search will 'cover the entire highest probability area identified by expert analysis', Australian Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss said. He made the announcement after meeting with Malaysian transport minister Liow Tiong Lai and Chinese transport minister Yang Chuantang on Thursday. The news came weeks after fresh testimonies from a small island community in the Maldives reignited reports the plane could have crashed more than 5,000 kilometres away from the official search led by Australian authorities.
Pamela Clothier, 92, went to hospital and returned to find her house in Battle, Sussex, empty. Pensioner's family had been told she planned to sell the house and allowed charity Age UK to clear it out. Her beloved dog Mitzy was also taken to a local animal sanctuary and later re-homed. The great-grandmother has criticised the charity and her family for their actions. Age UK has apologised and said it has reviewed its procedures since the incident .
President Obama visited Jamaica on Thursday and became the first American president to visit the island nation since President Ronald Reagan in 1982. During the encounter on Thursday, Obama praised the six-time Olympic champion saying 'Nobody's ever been faster than this guy. Ever...of all the billions of people' He then told Bolt 'Wait, wait should we get a pose here? Come on man show me' before the pair busted out in the sprinter's signature pose for cameras. Bolt posted the video of him with Obama to his Instagram account on Friday and said that he was honored to have met the U.S. president.
Omar Hussain, 27, from High Wycombe, used to live at home with his mother and work at Morrisons. He left his parents house and became an ISIS jihadist in Syria after just four months. He has been busy writing advice about 'dealing' with wannabe jihadi brides on social media. The failed fighter has a cat, Lucy, whom he adopted from the streets.
Tory leader says recovery must be seen in every part of the country and not just 'on the screens of the traders in the City of London' Mr Cameron was joined by Chancellor George Osborne to launch the Tories' plan for the North West. Latest figures show that there are 2million more people in work than in 2010. Tories have promised to create another 2million by 2020 and say economy is key issue.
Tory Mark Reckless defected to Ukip to trigger Rochester and Strood by-election in November. But he faces an uphill battle to hold on to his 2,920 majority at the General Election. Ukip source said: 'It is not looking easy for Mark, but we are hopeful the figures are misleading'
'I really feel that you need to tone it down a little bit,' said kindergarten teacher Cheryl Meyer, 'if you want to become president of the United States' Christie was careful to choose his answer calmly as cameras rolled. 'There are always going to be differences of opinion in style,' he said before explaining that he doesn't believe public figures must answer politely no matter how nasty a question or comment might be.
Controversial contest held in the forests of the diamond-rich Sakha Republic is celebrated in the region as a way of recognising the best canine bear hunter. The more fearsome the harassment, and the greater the number of bites on the bear, the higher the score for the dog. The pictures were taken by photo-journalist Spiridon Sleptsov during a visit to the Bayanay Hunting Club, near Yakutsk, eastern Russia.
Dame Helen Mirren, 69, said she was in her prime age-wise in the 'unfortunate' 1970s. The actress was speaking ahead of the release of her new film, Woman In Gold. She said that men had a 'Oh, fantastic! We can f*** anything, however we like, whenever we like' kind of attitude in that era.
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin started with images, because people wanted more than just text. The dress caught the attention of Google executive, Eric Schmidt, who has revealed that it was his inspiration for creating Google Images. Google Images was launched in July 2001, the site offered access to 250 million images. Just ten year later, that figure reached more than 10 billion. Google recently developed an advanced image classification and detection algorithm called GoogLeNet.
Danielle Davis says she looked to her faith when she was faced with the prospect of losing her husband Brian in 2011, just seven months after they were married when he was involved in a near fatal motorcycle crash. Brian's motorcycle was split in two and doctors initially urged his wife to take him off life support. She refused to give up on Brian and took him into her full time care as he was still bedridden and hooked to a feeding tube. Eventually, Brian started to improve and miraculously spoke the words 'I'm trying' one day weeks after Danielle took him home.
The man, believed to be mentally disturbed, was caught on video at Pearson International Airport in Ontario. He was trying to enter a restricted area but refusing to abide by security protocol. Police in Canada have said the man was told he would not be allowed to board a Turkish Airlines flight. In the video, the man mumbles and stares ahead while the laser-guided sight of a police Taser is clearly visible on his T-shirt.
Created by artist Paul Erard in the Swiss city of La Chaux-de-Fonds, the petite pistol measures just two inches long. The gun currently holds the Guinness World Record for the smallest working revolver. It fires purpose-made bullets just 2.34mm in diameter - the tiniest live ammunition ever created. The mini-revolver can be made to order in solid gold - with each costing £300,000.
Sarah Stage, a 30-year-old underwear model and animal rights activist from Los Angeles, welcomed James Hunter into the world on Tuesday afternoon . Baby James weighed in at a healthy eight pounds, seven ounces and was 22 inches long at the time of his birth . Sarah famously documented her changing figure via her Instagram page throughout her pregnancy, earning herself a huge number of fans and critics.
Fireman Xu Weiguo grabbed the woman's arm just in time after police failed to talk her down. The woman had apparently threatened to jump off the ledge of a 10-storey tower block in Shanghai. She had been depressed after being dumped by her boyfriend and was trying to throw herself off. Xu had climbed out on to the ledge and grabbed her arm just as she appeared to be pushing herself away.
The sky in Aershan city in Inner Mongolia turned blood red for nearly an hour on Wednesday. The heavens opened and out of the sky fell mud, covering the sky in a strange dark residue. No one is quite sure what caused the bizarre red sky or what the mud-like residue was. But photos of people's hands covered in the black soot have circulated online.
New York Daily News claimed that Sharpton's family asked him to stay away to avoid 'circus' He said it is 'bogus' and that he has been working with family since shooting. Walter Scott was shot dead by Officer Michael Slager in North Charleston, South Carolina. Slager was fired, arrested and charged with murder after video emerged of killing. Sharpton will preach and attend a vigil at the spot where Scott was killed on Sunday .
Astronomers detected the complex organic molecules in a disc of gas around an infant star 455 light years away. The discovery is a boost for finding alien organisms and suggests the conditions that spawned life on Earth are not unique to our solar system. Radio telescope observations showed the disk surrounding the million-year-old star MWC 480 to be 'brimming' with the complex carbon-based molecule methyl cyanide.
The naked bodies of a young couple were found stuffed in boxes in a public park in Haryana state. The man's legs had been chopped off and put inside the trunk, police said. His partner was found wearing a set of glass bangles traditionally worn by newlywed women. India has witnessed honour killings - where couples are targeted - for centuries.
The burnt material, which includes just over four ounces (118g) of cremated bone, was uncovered by Oxford Archaeology. It was placed into a pit with a diameter of about three feet (one metre) and then backfilled with soil. Three radiocarbon dates, two from bone fragments and one from charcoal, have confirmed the remains are around 7,614 years old and fall within the late Mesolithic, between 6,000 BC and 4,000BC. The find is significant because it sheds light on early human society in Mesolithic Britain, when people were largely nomadic hunter gatherers before the arrival of farming.
The Random Darknet Shopper program was designed as an online shopping system. It would spend up to $100 each week on items offered for sale on the 'dark net' It would then have its purchase mailed to a group of artists in St Gallen, Switzerland. Items it bought included trainers, jeans, cigarettes, a set of masterkeys and a DVD case containing 10 ecstasy tablets. Police seized the drugs, the computer and the rest of the items it had purchased. The robot has now been cleared of all charges and returned to the artists.
Underweight people are a third more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's than those of a healthy weight. Obese people appear to be protected against dementia, with a risk around 30 per cent lower. Findings contradict many previous studies which have suggested being fat could raise the risk.
Defence Minister Kevin Andrews was asked to name the leader of Islamic State on ABC's 7.30. He said he was unable to do so for 'operational reasons' . The Federal Government announced 330 Australian troops would be sent to Iraq on Tuesday. Mr Andrews said Australian troops will not accompany the Iraqi forces they train into battle.
Braylon Robinson was playing at a house in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday when he was shot in the face. Three-year-old boy, who has not been identified, found unattended weapon and pulled trigger. Bullet struck baby boy in face, and he was rushed to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Now, police are trying to determine where gun came from - and identity of person who left it there. Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams said that this person will likely face charges.
Peter Fox, 26, was arrested at Euston Station in London this morning on suspicion of murders. His mother Bernadette, 57, and sister Sarah Fox, 27, were found dead in Bootle, Merseyside. Mrs Fox died of asphyxiation, while her daughter was repeatedly stabbed, police said. Police released CCTV images of the 26-year-old leaving Liverpool Lime Street at 8.18pm on Wednesday. He was then seen arriving at London's Euston railway station at 10.57pm that night. His sister's body was found by police on Thursday night, just hours before her mother's . Family said they are 'absolutely devastated'
Doug Hughes made his initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Washington on Thursday. That's one day after he steered his tiny aircraft onto the Capitol's West Lawn after flying through restricted airspace around the National Mall. He was charged with operating an unregistered aircraft and violating national airspace. Hughes was released on his own recognizance afterward and instructed to check in weekly with authorities in Tampa starting next week.
Satellite images show the massive sandstorm sweeping across the Arabian Peninsula. It began on April 1, when high winds whipped up the sandstorm in northern Saudi Arabia. It then consolidated and began moving southeastward across the peninsula. By April 4, it was beginning to stretch across the Arabia Sea towards Pakistan and India. It also billowed across Saudi Arabia's Empty Quarter - the world's second largest desert.
The Prime Minister and his wife joined worshippers at the Gravesend Gurdwara in Kent today in traditional Sikh dress. They briefly joined a parade carrying the Sikh holy book to the temple before Mr Cameron gave a speech. It comes just a day after the Conservative leader attended one of the largest gatherings of Christians in the UK - The Festival of Life in London.
Footprints found at Ileret in Kenya are the oldest human footprints in the world. They were left by Homo erectus - an extinct species of early human that disappeared around 200,000 years ago. The prints were preserved in sediment that had once been the shoreline of an ancient lake. They are the strongest evidence yet that the human ancestors that left the prints were sophisticated hunters. Footprints this old are extremely rare as they tend to erode away in a few thousand years but are valuable as they can give clues about behaviour.
HBO has warned Aussies who use overseas accounts to access the US-restricted streaming service HBO NOW will be cut off on April 21. Tens of thousands are reportedly accessing foreign content via virtual private network (VPN) technology, which alters their IP address to bluff their way around geographic restrictions. HBO has warned internet users, who are watching popular TV shows such as Games of Thrones, The Sopranos and Girls, via email that they will deactivate unsuspected accounts. The revelation comes after the government proposed a new anti-piracy efforts in a bid to crackdown on online copyright infringement.
Heather Hironimus, who filed the complaint late Monday, is hoping a federal judge might intervene where state judges haven't. The complaint is repeating her claims that surgery on her 4-year-old son isn't necessary, that the boy doesn't want it, and that his constitutional rights are being violated. Her arrest was ordered after she fled in February and ignored a judge's demand that she appear in court and allow the circumcision to go forward. The boy's father, Dennis Nebus, called it 'just the normal thing to do' .
Corporal Christian Walmsley was found dead in his flat in Bolton wearing five war medals. The father-of-three had served in the First Gulf War, Bosnia, Angola and Northern Ireland. He was diagnosed with PTSD, depression and Fibromyalgia after retiring from the army. Coroner records misadventure verdict at inquest into his death at Bolton Coroners Court.
Astronomers say 'rogue', sun-less planets that wander the stars could still harbour extra-terrestrials. This is according to Sean Raymond, an astrophysicist with the Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Bordeaux in France. To have any chance of life – at least life like our own – a free-floating Earth would need liquid water. A planet needs to keep warm for liquid water to form, and without the sun, this heat would have to come from its interior. A layer of ice on a planet's surface can act as a strong insulator, locking in its heat.
P-22 was found in crawl space of Los Feliz home on Monday by an alarm technician. Animal services tried to move him - but he refused to move, so they fired beanbags at him. They also used a tennis ball cannon to try and scare him out, but it didn't work. When they returned in the morning, P-22 had left the area and was heading back to Griffith Park.
The 33-year-old is vying for a place on Team GB at the Rio Olympics in 2016 . Zara welcomed Mia Grace with husband Mike Tindall last year . The Queen's granddaughter said she was 'surprised' by how her fitness dropped during pregnancy . She has committed to a strict exercise and diet regime to get back in shape . Has a Greek yogurt and honey breakfast before hitting the exercise bike every morning .
The 44-year-old TV star was looking morose as she left her New York City apartment on Tuesday. The Live With Kelly & Michael co-host wore a frown as she walked out of the building alone. The former soap opera actress was dressed casually in a yellow sweater and worn-in jeans. Dr Fredric Brandt, 65, was found dead by suicide at his Miami mansion on Sunday.
ISIS fighter Jannahtain posted a picture of a Burger King Whopper burger on his Twitter page. Another photo showed Pringles, Kinder chocolate, Oreos, M&Ms and pre-mixed cans of mojitos. He was blasted by another user who called him 'fake' for enjoying food from the 'evil American corporation'
New study by Mother Jones was spawned by the mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado, in July 2012. It determined that the average cost to taxpayers for a single gun homicide in America is nearly $400,000. That figure is more than Apple's annual revenue of $174 billion and the cost of the obesity epidemic, which is $224 billion. At least 750,000 Americans have been injured by guns over the last 10 years.
Peggy Siegal said that the voting panel objected to having a British director paint their country in a bad light. She said that Steve McQueen would not win as the Academy did not want such a dark message about the US to be ‘sent around the world’. The details were included in a database of 30,287 documents and 173,132 emails that was uploaded to the WikiLeaks website after hackers stole them from Sony Pictures Entertainment, the company’s movie division.
Kingsley Burrell, 29, was taken into custody on March 27 2011 after calling police to say he was being threatened with a gun. He was arrested in Haymer corner shop in Winson Green, Birmingham, and taken to QE hospital. But when CCTV showed that nobody had approached him, he was sectioned and died four days later. His sister Kadisha Brown-Burrell told inquest that he was handcuffed for six hours and wet himself. Mr Burrell also told her he had been involved in a struggle in the back of the ambulance and that three members of hospital staff had watched while police officers 'injected me into my brain' .
Scientists discovered a protein which helps boost the body’s immune system ten-fold. The protein promotes the production of immune cells called cytotoxic T-cells. They have the ability to detect cancerous cells, hunt them down, and destroy them. A team led by Imperial College London has already applied to patent the therapy. They say it could be ready for human trials within three years and could be used to treat cancer.
The number of bottles of fake tan sold in 2014 fell by nearly a quarter (24.1 per cent) from the year before. Value of sales down by 19.3 per cent to £14.5million, according to Kantar Worldpanel. Analysts said it suggests women are ‘tending towards a more natural look’.
Beatrice Tollman made her most recent donation of £20,000 to the Tories earlier this month. But she has previously been charged with conspiracy to evade millions of dollars in tax. Charges were dismissed by a judge but husband Stanley pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 2008. He repaid more than 100 million US dollars to America after the couple spent five years fighting off attempts to extradite Mrs Tollman from the UK over claims the South African couple had millions stashed in Channel Islands.
Police in Jacksonville, Florida, are investigating a possible road rage incident after a woman filmed a man throwing a bottle of liquid at her vehicle while driving his van. Michelle, a 32-year-old mother who has asked for her surname not to be used, said the white van drove through a red light at about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday and almost hit her vehicle. She said she followed the man and taped him after he swerved in and out of traffic while speeding on a stretch of road that has two school crossings. Police have identified the driver as Daniel Robert Frank, 28, who was arrested earlier this month for an unrelated offence.
Duchess of Cornwall, 67, married Prince Charles 10 years ago today. She has become a much-loved member of the Royal Family, adored by her step-sons William and Harry. She is also noticeably close to her mother-in-law, the Queen. The natural warmth she displays during public appearances has helped cement her place in Royal Family. Prince Charles has praised her 'charm and charisma' in CNN interview.
The father of Dave Brockie, the late frontman of the eccentric heavy metal band GWAR, has sued his son's band mates, claiming they have stolen his son’s ashes, guitars and artwork. Brockie was found slumped in a chair at his Richmond, Virginia, home March 23, 2014. A medical examiner later determined that the 50-year-old musician died of accidental drug overdose. The lawsuit alleges that the surviving members of GWAR swiped Brockie's guitars, artwork, a gold record, tour souvenirs and even his ashes.
NSW Homicide Squad Commander Mick Willing said on Friday: 'One of our lines of inquiry relates to people we expect to be involved in a paedophile ring' He said detectives from the homicide squad and the sex crime squad are 'vigorously perusing that line of inquiry and this investigation is moving at a very fast pace' The news comes as the parents of missing toddler William Tyrrell have released a video pleading for his return. The distraught couple have also released new pictures and home videos of the boy in the hope that new clues will emerge as to his whereabouts. William was last seen dressed in a Spider-Man suit and playing in his grandmother's yard in broad daylight last September
Prime Minister hails the Church as a 'living, active force doing great works' for the poor and homeless. He said: 'When people are homeless, the Church is there with hot meals and shelter' Comes after he criticised bishops for a 'fresh moral vision of the kind of country we want to be'
Gavin Tobeck of Lacey, Washington suffered from a broken cheekbone, jaw and nose bridge, and needed sections of a rib to repair his eye sockets after the attack by their dog Smash on April 1. The boy also lost five baby teeth and three permanent tooth buds. The family had adopted the one-and-a-half-year-old puppy on March 16 from a friend of their neighbor. Smash is scheduled to be euthanized by Thurston County Animal Service on Saturday at the Tobecks' request.
Presenter Jameela Jamil, 29, spent £3,000 on having all her amalgam fillings removed and replaced with white fillings. Dental amalgam has been used for more than 150 years, and every year 12 million fillings made from it are given to patients in Britain. Amalgam is banned in countries such as Sweden and Norway, because of patient concern about the risk.
A New Zealand woman discovered a cockroach after taking three bites into her Big Mac burger. Annah Sophia Stevenson ordered the meal from Blenheim McDonald's on Saturday. The 26-year-old took to her Facebook account to post the alarming discovery. The mother of one said she was trying to work her teeth through what must of been the insect's shell. McDonald's have organised to pick up the evidence from Ms Stevenson in order to aid their investigation.
Kyle Major, 14, punched father-of-two Paul Walker, 52, in the back of the head on New Year's Day. The teenager followed his victim and felled him from behind with a single punch to the head. Mr Walker was thought to be unconscious before his chin hit the ground and died in hospital. Major consumed six bottles of Budweiser lager and a quarter of a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey. He regularly drank to excess, smoked cannabis, was in foster care and had seven previous convictions.
Rose Byrne, Gracie Otto, Krey Boylan, Shannon Murphy and Jessica Carrerea have launched The Doll House Collective. The quintet will collaborate together on films, share ideas and creative advice, and even provide financial support to each other's projects. Byrne believes Sheryl Sandberg is a pioneer for women, and said the speech she gave in a TED talk about  the benefits of having women in companies was inspirational.
Shinjiro Kumagai is a 'mild mannered' clergyman at a local Buddhist temple in Kitakyushu, southwest Japan. But in his spare time he dresses up as iconic Japanese sci-fi TV hero Kamen Rider 1 and takes to the streets to lay down the law. Bizarre images depict him riding around the streets in full superhero gear and the trademark Cyclone motorcycle fitted with fake jets.
Photographer Mark Kolbe travelled around Australia to meet the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons and daughters of just some of the brave members of the Australian armed forces who landed in Gallipoli nearly 100 years ago. Amongst the keepsakes held by the relatives are letters sent by soldiers informing their loved ones of their discharge from the Australian Imperial Force. Black and white photos show the servicemen on horseback and playing with their army football teams.
German firm Automatic Storage Device (ASD) and designer Wolfram Walter have created the Sonnenspeicher. It uses a lithium iron phosphate battery to store the energy harvested during the day by solar panels fitted to a roof. This energy is used throughout the day, and any excess is stored for when the sun goes down. Rather than selling this excess electricity back to the grid, homeowners can use this stored supply to power their home until the sun rises again. The system features an intelligent management system that automatically controls the charging and discharging current, to make it easier to manage how much energy is being used.
German photographer Dieter Klein travelled the world to find vintage cars left to crumble in leafy forests and fields. He came across a range of mysterious graveyards hosting all sorts of vehicles, including a rare Jaguar XK120, which, if restored, could be worth £82,000, and a fleet of vehicles used by the Allies in the Second World War. Many of the cars, often with doors, tires or windows missing, are parked on forest floors where nature has taken them over.
The Park Hyatt New York hired First Lady Michelle Obama's favourite designer, Narcisco Rodriguez, to re-design the staff's uniforms. JW Marriott Houston Downtown hired American designer, David Peck, for its uniform overhaul. The Shangri La Hotel in Toronto opted for local designer, Sunny Fong, when overhauling their lobby lounge dresses and champagne room uniforms.
After more than two years of planning, 61-year-old Doug Hughes made it through restricted airspace and a no-fly zone in a gyrocopter Wednesday carrying 535 letters -- one for each member of Congress -- and landed the aircraft on the Capitol lawn. Hughes' wife, Alena, said she is proud of her husband and said he is a 'patriot' . Hughes has since been released on his own recognizance and is allowed to return to Florida under certain conditions. The mailman has received support on both Facebook and Twitter for the stunt.
Last month's average temperature of 56.4°F (13.6°C) was the hottest March on record. This was the highest for March in the 1880-2015 record, surpassing the previous record of 2010 by 0.09°F. The data was released today by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) It follows earlier announcements from US government scientists that 2014 was hottest year in modern history. NOAA scientist Jessica Blunden blames the heat on El Niño and climate change.
19-year-old model Chanel says she is terrified that the effects of aging will stop her modelling career in its tracks. She claims to have eaten placenta, gone on fasts and put her body through many detoxes in her quest to stay young. The idea of bathing in blood for youth may have originated with the story of Elisabeth Bathory, a Hungarian Countess alleged to have bathed in the blood of virgins in the 16th century .
The men were part of a group of five divers from the East Coast and San Francisco who had rented a house on Caspar Cove 160 miles north of San Francisco to hunt for abalone. Witnesses said at least some of the men appeared to be inexperienced abalone divers who chose rough, choppy waters near several dangerous rock outcroppings to dive - instead of entering the water at the soft beach nearby. The three men who drowned were overcome by the churning water and crushed against the sharp rocks on shore.
Alaska Airlines Flight 448 bound for Los Angeles was forced to turn around and return to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Monday when passengers heard banging and pleas for help coming from the cargo section of the jet. It was later revealed that the unnamed employee of airline contractor Menzies Aviation had dozed off inside the plane at the end of his shift and only awakened when it was in the air, about 14 minutes into the flight. On Thursday, the trapped baggage handler's desperate 911 call was released, revealing the man's panic and terror. 'Can you please, can somebody stop it?' he pleads.
Green Lamborghini and red Ferrari - worth a combined total of £1.3million - crashed in Beijing on Saturday. Both drivers have been charged by the local Public Security Bureau with dangerous driving and detained. The two cars are believed to have been racing through the underpass when the drivers lost control and crashed. The crash occurred two hours before 'Fast and Furious 7' broke the record for midnight screenings in China.
The BBC's online game, Syrian Journey, often ends with refugees drowning in the Mediterranean or being sold to militia. Players choose a male or female character before attempting to flee Syria, either via Turkey or Egypt. Grim outcomes include being separated from your family by human traffickers and women being sold between militia groups. Game could have cost as much as £20,000, but BBC insist it was made in-house .
Chamali Fernando, candidate for Cambridge, was speaking at hustings event last night when she made comment. She said wearing wristbands would help doctors, lawyers and police officers. Ms Fernando, a barrister for 12 years, said: 'Police, social services or hospitals dealing with people with conditions that affect their ability to communicate can decide they are being obstructive or evasive' Her 'shocking' suggestion slammed by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today.
Goa has 11 hours of sunshine a day at this time of year, and is a real favourite with tourists. The beaches are more relaxed, the restaurants and bars quieter, the accessories less shiny. One of its greatest assets is the food - you can eat famously here for no more than £20 a head .
Ed Balls and Andy Burnham warn NHS 'cannot survive' another five years of Tories in government. Labour frontbenchers launch a week of Labour attacks on the NHS over the past five years. They say there has been a 'dramatic decline in standards' in the NHS in the last five years . Ambulance response times for the most serious call-outs will rise to over nine minutes.
Brian Karl Brimager, 37, entered his plea on Friday after he was indicted by a federal grand jury in San Diego, in connection with the death of Yvonne Lee Baldelli. He has been in custody since June 2013 on charges including obstruction of justice and falsifying records related to the investigation. The 42-year-old woman from Laguna Niguel, California, was last seen in September 2011 when she arrived in Panama with Brimagers. Her family reported her missing the following January. A man who was cutting bushes on the province of Bocas del Toro found a bag containing Baldelli's remains in August 2013.
Viv Nicholson, 79, became rich overnight when she scooped £152,319 in 1961 with her husband Keith. The win, on a football betting pool, would be worth up to £5million in today's money. The pair, from Castleford, West Yorkshire, splurged the cash on flash cars, designer clothes, holidays and partying. But tragedy struck when Mr Nicholson died at the wheel of his Jaguar in 1965, which led to Mrs Nicholson being declared bankrupt. She managed to reclaim some of the money after a lengthy legal battle, but lost it all again from poor investments on the stock market. She later suffered a stroke in 2011, which her son said led to onset
The City of Miami Police Department confirmed that Dr Fredric Brandt's death on Sunday was a suicide by hanging. Dr Brandt, 65, was found dead at his Coconut Grove mansion in Miami by his housekeeper who called 911 at 9.17am, according to a police statement. The Miami Herald columnist, Lesley Abravanel, tweeted that he had been 'devastated' by unflattering comparisons to Dr Franff on the Netflix show, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. The doctor's longtime publicist Jacquie Tractenberg told The New York Post: 'The show definitely deeply hurt him, he was being made fun of because of the way he looks'
The unwitting admission from five-year-old Daniel, to be broadcast tonight, came as Mr Miliband yet again wheeled out his children for the cameras. It is the fourth time they have appeared on screen during the campaign – once for a BBC profile, again for an interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, a third time for a campaign visit in Blackpool over Easter, and again on ITV.
Lingerie model Sarah Stage, 30, gave birth to her son James Hunter earlier this week. He weighed eight pounds and seven ounces and was 22 inches long at the time of his birth . The first pictures of James have been released, showing him in an adorable fox outfit and a giraffe costume  .
Prince Harry arrived in Australia on Monday for a month-long secondment to the Australian Defence Force. He spent an hour-long break at the tiny township of Wuggubun in Western Australia yesterday. 'He just rocked up,' said delighted Barry Trust, a resident of the township. The prince is scheduled to spend the next month in Australia and will spend the rest of the month stationed in Sydney and Perth.
The radical left Syriza party says Germany owes Greece nearly 279billion euros, or £204billion to compensate it for looting and war crimes. Greece suffered a brutal occupation at the hands Adolf Hitler’s forces in 1941. More than 40,000 people are believed to have starved to death in Athens alone.
Lily Melrose is a fashion blogger who has 137,000 followers on Instagram. She shows you how to update your wardrobe with pliers, glue gun and scissors . She gives 15 style hacks to transform your 2014 wardrobe into 2015 style, without breaking the bank . Lily says dip-dye and a bowl is all that is needed to update last year's festival staple.
The Whole Damn Farm is the creation of Sam Longhurst, head chef of Splendid Kitchen, Manchester. He devised the mega meal after he was challenged by diners to create a burger containing three kinds of meat. It contains two beef burgers, homemade bacon jam, ham chunks, a whole chicken thigh, barbequed pulled pork and four rashers of bacon .
Singer-songwriter's 16-page collection is expected to fetch up to $1.5million (£1,006,303) at auction today. McLean, 69, says writing the song was 'a mystical trip into his past' The eight-minute-long song was released in 1971 and was a No. 1 U.S. hit for four weeks in 1972.
Brothers Jeff and Joey Stallings fell seriously ill after smoking 'bad batch' of synthetic marijuana. They were hospitalized on April 6, within hours of each other, after taking drug in McComb, Mississippi. Suffered hallucinations, vomiting, night sweats and violent shaking, and had to be put on life support. Now, their mother, Karen Stallings, has appealed to others not to smoke the drug, which she says has wrecked her sons' bodies and has left her youngest, Jeff, with permanent kidney damage.
Thibaud Jean Leon Vallet, 24, and his cousin Jean Mickael Batrikian, 18, set the marsupial alight in Rottnest Island on April 3. The men can be heard laughing uncontrollably after igniting the quokka before one said 'Don't do that, why?' . Both of the tourists pleaded guilty to animal cruelty at Fremantle Magistrate's Court on Friday. They were each fined $4000 and will be held behind bars for seven days if they fail to pay the fines.
Illinois Rep. Luis Gutierrez is at the head of a group of representatives trying to help undocumented immigrants avoid deportations with what they have called the Family Defender Toolkit. The informational pamphlet includes a bilingual card - that some are calling a 'get out of deportation free card' - that lists reasons a person should not be deported under expanded. President Barack Obama's expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policies. Those policies, however, are currently on hold by a court order .
Victoria Beckham posted a picture of her husband sporting some grey hairs in his beard. George Lamb is a serious trendsetter, helping to make it cool for young men to embrace the grey. Liam Neeson is 62 years old, but we can't believe the Irish hunk dyed his hair dark for Taken, but can be seen greying around the temples .
Being overweight (a BMI between 25 and 29) reduced the risk of premature death by six per cent. The obese (with a BMI of 30 plus) did even better; they were 24 per cent less likely to develop dementia. The study's lead researcher said the results are a 'surprise', but it's no excuse to pile on the pounds.
The teenager from Henan province in central China has been labelled 'too beautiful to look at' She has gained over 400,000 fans on her Chinese social media account Weibo - a hybrid of Twitter and Facebook. She is also referred to as 'snake spirit' because of her pale skin. Plastic surgery has become increasingly popular in China in recent years .
Henthorn was charged with the murder of second wife, Toni Bertolet, 51, last November and police have reopened their investigation into the suspicious death of his first wife, Lynn Rishell, some 20 years earlier. In both cases he was named as the sole beneficiary in a string of lucrative life insurance policies totaling $500,000 on the death of Henthorn's first wife and $4.5million on his second. He forged her signature and made himself the solebeneficiary on the policy, Rishel's sister-in-law Grace said. 'I feel he came in and just preyed on my vulnerability,' she said.
Milton Vieira Severiano, 32, dragged limp body of dancer Cicera Alves de Sena, 29, into garden. He then savagely slammed her head into concrete paving 11 times and punched her 10 times. Then he returned with a handgun and shot her in the face five times at pointblank range. He later confessed that he'd carried out the brutal act 'because he was jealous of men looking at her'
NHS handed out 404,500 prescriptions for suncream at a cost of £13million in 2014, damning analysis finds. 4.7million prescriptions for indigestion pills cost £29million, while 1.4million for multi-vitamins cost £4.2million. Other bathroom cabinet items routinely prescribed by GPs include Calpol, Vaseline, Strepsils and toothpaste. Critics branded 'ludicrous' that such items were being handed out at time of financial crisis .
Sharista Giles of Sweetwater, Tennessee woke up on Wednesday after being in a coma for five months. The 20-year-old was five months pregnant when she went into the coma and doctors were forced to deliver her son, who the family calls Baby L, in January. Giles' prognosis is still not known, but she has shocked doctors who believed she would not make it out of her coma or even live this long .
A group of anonymous artists erected a 4-foot-tall plaster bust of Edward Snowden, the former US spy agency contractor famous for leaking classified information, in Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park early Monday morning. The artists spent six months and $30,000 working on a life-like effigy of the 31-year-old whistle-blower who has been living in exile in Moscow since 2013 . The statue appeared just hours after HBO aired comedian John Oliver's interview with Snowden on his weekly show Last Week Tonight . At daybreak, police said city parks officials ordered the sculpted Snowden removed from the top of Prison Ship Martyrs Monument .
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has ordered officials to start 'mapping the pressures' on schools. Comes less than six months after she told Ofsted it was not 'helpful' to warn of 'influx' of migrants. Immigration has played a low-key role in the Tory election campaign to date .
The family of eight-year-old Martin Richard, the youngest victim to lose his life in the April 15, 2013 attack, headed to Boylston Street to help unveil four memorial banners on Tuesday morning. The family of Krystle Campbell, who also died in the attacks, helped unwrap another banner with the help of Governor Charlie Baker. Mayor Walsh has declared April 15 'One Boston Day,' on which Bostonians are encouraged to perform random acts of kindness and generosity. A moment of silence was held to mark the moment the first of two bombs exploded near the finish line two years ago.
The fast-casual chain removed carnitas pork burritos from roughly a third of its locations in January, but still doesn't have a stable supply of the meat. 'We don’t know for sure when we’ll be fully supplied again,' Chipotle spokesman Chris Arnold told Bloomberg. The restaurant's pigs also need access to the outdoors and living spaces with large supplies of straw for their meat.
Brae Carnes of Victoria, British Columbia is protesting an amendment to a Canadian transgender rights bill that would allow business owners to determine if they want to allow transgender individuals to use facilities corresponding to their gender. Carnes has begun posting photos of herself applying makeup and even changing in men's public bathrooms, sometimes when men are even going to the bathroom right behind her. A bill to grant equal rights and protections to transgender individuals and protect them from discrimination has been stuck in the Canadian senate for almost two years now.
Luigi Costa, 71, is accused of killing his elderly neighbour Terrence Freebody in Red Hill, Canberra in July 2012. Forensic psychiatrist Professor Paul Mullen examined Costa after the attack and believes there was evidence of the accused's state of mind declining in the lead-up to the incident and also during the event. Professor Mullin told the court that the triple 0 calls which Costa made 'almost certainly' during the incident proved that his mood fluctuated from 'moment to moment' The jury can return a not guilty verdict if Costa's unstable mindset at time of the attack can be proven.
Herminia Garcia, 53, charged with 'wilful neglect' after daughter Blanca Cousins, 15, fell to her death. Her birth, and that of her 14-year-old sister, was never registered, it has emerged. Nick Cousins, 57, was also arrested on suspicion of 'ill treatment' after it emerged birth was not registered. He has not been charged and is currently on bail. Police have applied for a 'care and protection' order for the couple's other child, but she is back with them.
Kevin Dixon, 35, took his friend's Akita-type dog for a walk to help her out after she suffered whiplash. The dog, called Tempa, had a history of biting people and Dixon was worried it might bite a child. He was convicted of causing the dog unnecessary suffering and was given a suspended prison sentence and banned from keeping animals for ten years .
Joshua Vaughan, 17, was last seen standing on a platform at Chapeltown, Sheffield, on January 7. His girlfriend had sent his mother a message on Facebook saying 'he was going to end it' His mother Stacey Vaughan called the police, but by the time she got to the station, Joshua's body had already been found on the line, an inquest heard. He had been suffering relationship problems with his 'on-off' girlfriend.
Scott Kemery, 44, was rushed by helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital on Long Island with first and second degree burns after accidentally setting himself on fire on Tuesday. Police said that Kemery started the blaze with his ill-timed cigarette break in the parking lot of the King Kullen supermarket in Eastport.
The surrender of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee to Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant 150 years ago on Thursday was a milestone event in the end of the Civil War. Thursday's commemoration in Appomattox, Virginia, included a reenactment of Lee's last clash with Grant's troops and of the Confederate surrender in a Virginia farmhouse on April 9, 1865. Lee's forces were in a state of growing disarray in the hours before Lee formally called it quits.
Kelly Kreth, 44, told Dailymail.com that after having a traumatic encounter with a sociopath in her own life she became inspired to learn about the inner workings of a criminal mind. Six years and 600 prison letters later, Kreth says she's learned that a sociopath is a person 'who wants to feel like the smartest person in the room' 'They do it for the thrill,' she said, adding that she does not condone any of the perpetrators crimes.
Kimberly Waddell Macemore, 25, of Wilkesboro, South Carolina, was sentenced on Tuesday to a total of not less than 12 months nor more than 34 months in prison. The sentence was suspended for 36 months and she was placed on supervised probation. She was also ordered to perform 72 hours of community service, register as a convicted sex offender for the next 30 years, receive a sexual offender psychological assessment and participate in any recommended treatment. The two male students were both 17 at the time .
CCTV footage shows a man casually approach a white Range Rover parked outside a house in Woodford Green, north London. Just seconds later using car hacking technology, he opens the door and climbs into the driver's seat. He then sits in the car for another 30 seconds before managing to start the engine . After turning on the ignition, the turns on the headlights and begins to reverse the car off the driveway . Once off the drive, he then drivers the car away down the road . Metropolitan Police are now appealing for information in a bid to track down the thief  .
Pensioner Alan Roberts wrote to Bournemouth Borough Council complaining about fly-tipping. He signed off email with: 'That's why I'll be voting Ukip' Ben Grower, leader of authority's Labour group, responded: 'As you now appear to be a supporter of a racist party please do not send me any further emails as they will be put in my junk mail folder and automatically deleted' A formal complaint has been lodged against Mr Grower and the council is investigating.
'The Diggers are Dole Bludgers' has attracted more than 360 likes since the page started in late January. The page claims that the Australian armed services promote the thoughtless killing of innocent civilians. It claims that if the ANZAC's fought for freedom then the page exercises the right to freedom of speech. Despite multiple reports to Facebook as 'hate speech', the page remains live.
Olive Fowler was caught by police at JFK airport on April 12 after taking a Caribbean Airlines flight from her hometown in Guyana, South America, to New York. Authorities said they spotted her 'sweating profusely' and 'avoiding eye contact with officers' so they decided to pull her aside to conduct a search. Fowler was found to be wearing one pair of black underwear and one white girdle with white powder packed into the garments. It's estimated the drugs found in her panties have a street value of more than $73,000 .
University of East Anglia scientists have developed an adaptor for colour blindness. Eye2TV can be plugged into any HDMI port on a TV or a computer monitor. A remote control or app then adjusts the colour adjustment. It allows colour blind people to watch shows they otherwise couldn't. And the subtle effect is such that someone with normal vision will barely notice any change in the picture, so people can easily watch TV together. The company is seeking £100,000 ($150,000) of funding to get their project of the ground.
The white female student, who has not been identified, was captured in a Snapchat photo detailing several 'reasons why USC WiFi blows' on the board at the university in Columbia, South Carolina. Her reasons included 'incompetent' professors, 'ratchets', an 'overpopulated campus' and parking. But at the top of the list was the word 'n*****s' - and her actions were captured by a fellow student. The girl, who was a member of the campus's Kappa Delta Chapter sorority until last year, was identified by other students and condemned for the slur. Now, University of South Carolina president Harris Pastides has announced she has been suspended.
Jericho Scott, 16, was killed early on Sunday while he sat in a car in New Haven, Connecticut. His friend Justin Compress, 20, was shot in the shoulder, hand and wrist but is in stable condition. The murder was the city's fourth homicide of 2015 and its first youth killing of the year. Scott became a star when he was told he couldn't pitch for his Little League team because of his 40mph fastball at age nine because he threw 40mph.
Boxes of Cadbury's Fingers will contain two fewer chocolate fingers from now on. They join Creme Eggs, PG Tips teabags and John West tuna in the ever-increasing list of goods getting smaller. It's seemingly part of a strategy across the retail industry to increase profits without putting up prices.
Rihanna Cooper, 21, from Hull, became youngest person in Britain to be accepted for gender reassignment. But part way through her treatment, the stress of her transition became too much and she called a halt to it. Now, having realised she can't go on as a man again, she is working as an escort to fund her dreams. First on her list is a £4,500 breast enlargement, followed by surgery to remove male genitalia.
Elizabeth Sedway, 51, from Granite Hill, California, posted an emotional video on her Facebook page Monday showing her family being kicked off a packed plane. The married mother of three, her husband and their two sons were returning home to California Monday after vacationing in Hawaii when they were kicked off the flight . Alaska Airlines later apologized to the family for mishandling the situation . The carrier refunded her family's airfare, which will be donated to research.
Stoke's Charlie Adam scored from 66 yards against Chelsea in the 2-2 draw at the Britannia Stadium. The Scottish midfielder picked up the ball up deep into his own half and belted it with his reliable left foot after noticing Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois well off his line. The shot, travelling at 45.1mph, was hit such power that the back-pedaling Courto is unable to deflect the ball away despite getting his fingers to it. The goal is already being hailed as one of the best ever on social media and has been compared to other legendary long-range strikes from David Beckham and Xabi Alonso.
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse in Rockhampton has heard from alleged victims who suffered at the hands of nuns and priests who ran the Neerkol orphanage. Claims ranged from being raped by a broom handle to being gang raped to being forced to drink their own urine. Former residents told of being locked in rooms and cupboards, starved of food and water, and forced to lick their own vomit. The commission will hear from 13 former residents of the orphanage located in south-east Queensland.
The pair allegedly worked as a team to manipulate the results of a full body scanner at a security check-point in Denver International Airport last year. The TSA received an anonymous tip in November last year that an employee had admitted to 'groping' men who came through security. The male TSA employee would then perform pat downs of the male passenger's genitals at the Colorado airport. The female employee was questioned and admitted she had taken part in the assaults on unsuspecting passengers a total of 11 times.
The Queen, who turns 89 today, is celebrating her birthday with a series of engagements. Her Majesty is a regular rider and is often spotted riding out in Windsor Great Park. Last week, she was spotted at the Newbury Races cheering on her filly Ring of Truth. She is also said to take a keen interest in all her horses and ponies, some of whom are now ridden by her grandchildren, notably Prince Edward's children, Lady Louise and James.
Kenyatta Leal is the first graduate of The Last Mile, the world’s only prison-based tech incubator. He was one of 15 prisoners selected from about 200 to undergo six months of intensive business training with Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to develop their own business plan. The aim is for each to develop a business idea to embark on after their release. California has a 61 per cent rate of re-offending within the first years - the highest of any state.
Jade and Ross Morley have welcomed twins into their family, making their son Floyd-Henry, who has Achondroplasia dwarfism, a big brother. The Morley's released a video to explain Floyd's condition to their friends and family, in a bid to make their community a kinder place for their 'little legend' The video quickly went viral, and was shared and used by dwarfism awareness websites as inspirational. Harrison Stone Morley and Cleo Téa Morley were born on March 20.
Stephanie Flanders made headlines last week after it emerged she had been ‘secretly’ dating Ed Miliband. In a brief message on Twitter yesterday she said: ‘We “dated” fleetingly in 2004. Very costly few weeks it turns out’. It was unclear whether she was voicing regret over her relationship with Mr Miliband.
Medics told Margaret Hesketh's family there was little they could do for the 70-year-old because she was riddled with tumours. The family claim she was then put on a discredited Liverpool Care Pathway-style treatment for the dying. She had fluid and nutrition drips removed six days before she passed away. But post-mortem found no sign of cancer in the grandmother-of-six and she died of pneumonia.
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT . Justin Whittington, 23, was arrested on Friday in Bakersfield, California, and charged with child cruelty after the video of the alleged abuse surfaced online. His charge was changed from 'cruelty' to 'endangerment' and his bail dropped from $1 million to $20,000. He will be released by Sunday morning, with a court date set for April 24. The video posted to social media and shared thousands of times shows a boy running through Vest Market. The toddler is approached by a man believed to be his father who hits him in the face .
Andrea Dossena was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting at Harrods in Knightsbridge on Tuesday. The 33-year-old was later bailed after being taken to a west London police station. The former Liverpool man was signed for £7million from Udinese back in 2008. He was heralded by Rafa Benitez but made only 13 Premier League starts for the Reds. Dossenas now plays for League One strugglers Leyton Orient on a short-term deal .
If your name is Nigel you are twice as likely as the general population to vote Ukip, YouGov research found. The figure went up from 16 to 31 per cent among men named Nigel, the poll of 46,000 people found. Three names most likely to vote Tory were Charlotte, Fiona and Pauline. Those least likely to were Sharon, Samantha – unfortunately for the PM – and Clare.
Michael Slager, 33, is charged with murder after opening fire on Walter Scott, 50, after reportedly stopping him over a broken tail light in North Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday. His attorney Andy Savage told CBS that Slager is housed in a room with one small window and does not have any interaction with any other detainees at Charleston County jail. He said that when he met Slager on Wednesday for 60 minutes, that it took an hour and 45 minutes to move the North Charleston police officer to the meeting place because they had to clear all of the cell blocks. A jail staff member told the New York Daily News: 'He wouldn’t last one week in the general population
The incident took place on Friday when the 38-year-old was struck by a car while walking in the residential parking garage of the Shangri-La hotel, according to his publicist and Vancouver police. The Vancouver-born actor was left uninjured following the incident. He has been in the city for weeks as he shoots scenes for his new film Deadpool.
A Tumblr blog called Conversation Sparks has come to the rescue with interesting facts to kickstart a chat. The cartoons by illustrator Ryan Chapman have all been designed for when you find yourself in the middle of an awkward pause. They include: 'Tall men marry earlier but short men stay married longer' and 'More home pregnancy kits are sold in March than any other month'
Sir James Dyson, inventor of Dyson hoovers, is investing £10 million in U.S.-based battery experts Sakti3. The 67-year-old entrepreneur is supporting the company as it attempts to double the battery life of our phones, electric cars and vacuums. According to a recent poll, nine out of ten people feel stressed if their phone battery run out.
Emma Watson was just 11 when she landed the role of Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001. She was catapulted to fame after the adaption of the JK Rowling book grossed at $317m (£214m) worldwide. The 25-year-old has now starred in 17 feature films, two fashion campaigns and a role as a UN Ambassador. FEMAIL charts her 14 years in the spotlight that have made her a global icon.
The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York has pushed back its planned screening of the controversial Iraq war film which was set for last Friday. It said it will still show the Oscar-nominated movie but with an educational forum follow-up to allow students to discuss the film. A number of students have said the postponement was an act of censorship and an attack on free speech.
The car, which was carrying 12, crashed when a blown tire caused the 2006 Ford Expedition to overturn Saturday in Martin County, on central Florida's Atlantic Coast. Authorities say Uriel Miranda, 38, died at the scene and his 2-year-old daughter Yaretsi Miranda died Saturday evening at a hospital. Neighbors said the children's mother is a few weeks pregnant and was battling cancer.
Nurse Joanna Flynn, 50, charged with manslaughter after allegedly turning off patient's life support. The former nurse at Georgian Bay General Hospital in Ontario, Canada, was arrested on Thursday. It is thought it is the first time a health care professional has been charged for switching off a life support machine in Canada. The name of the patient has not been formally released, but the husband of Deanna Leblanc, 39, is the alleged victim. The mother of two died at the hospital on March 2, 2014, leaving the couple's two young sons aged 15 and 18.
Tewksbury Police Department came under attack by hackers who encrypted their computers' files using a malware program called CryptoLocker. They were forced to pay a $500 in Bitcoinransom in order to recover the files. The only files that were not corrupted were 18 months old, so cops were left paying the ransom in the untraceable digital currency or they risked losing the data forever.
Melbourne-based actor Lucy Gransbury wrote a two-page letter to her neighbours complaining about their hard-partying ways. She dropped a thank you letter and gifts over the fence because she was 'too scared' to knock on their door. After a month of not hearing back from any of her neighbours, Jershon Witehira posted an equally cheeky reply on his Facebook page opening with 'My dearest Lucy' . He said although others may find her crazy, he thinks she is brave and creative .
Tokyo's Narita Airport has installed running tracks in its new Terminal 3 in honour of the 2020 Olympics. The newly-opened terminal will be primarily used for departures and arrivals of low-cost carriers. To save money, the airport installed these cushioned running tracks, which also include directional information .
Digby the chihuahua was abandoned on the street next to a set of bins in North London last week. He was found severely dehydrated and cowering between two bins at a block of flats. But he was rescued by the RSPCA and taken to their Southridge centre in Hertfordshire. He has quickly become inseparable with 9st mastiff Nero, who is 120 times his size.
The USS Independence is resting 800m underwater off California's Farallon Islands with its hull and deck very well preserved and clearly visible. There also appears to be a plane in the hangar bay of the vessel, scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said on Thursday. The veteran ship even survived an atomic bomb test after being chosen as a 'target vessel' for Operation Crossroads on July 1, 1946.
Brendan Rodgers was ordered to pay £400 and £375 costs, with a £40 surcharge, at Blackburn magistrates' court. The Liverpool boss was found guilty of ignoring an improvement notice issued by Hyndburn Council. Rodgers and his business partner Judith O'Hagan had been ordered to fix the windows, doors and roof, and to remove the rubbish, but the house was left to rot. The house is located in an area of Accrington which is undergoing a £13million regeneration project.
Poliça's name roughly translates as ‘policy’ in Polish and is inspired by radical feminist Shulamith Firestone. She described pregnancy as 'barbaric' and childhood as a 'supervised nightmare' The video for the group’s most recent album depicts androgynous singer Channy Leaneagh subjecting her alter ego to a violent assault.
Henry Howes was playing the claw game at the Snowdome leisure centre in Tamworth, Staffordshire. The four-year-old was desperate to get his hands on a Despicable Me teddy when he got stuck. He put his hand inside the machine's hatch - but when he reached too far, he slipped under trap door. Luckily, his brother Harvey, nine, witnessed the accident and alerted staff at the centre. Henry was trapped for half an hour as workers searched for the key to the machine.
With simple and sensible tricks recommended by a professional florist, you can make your flowers last longer. From spraying them in hairspray to keeping them far away from fruit and electricals, we've gathered a handy list of seven unlikely tips. Daffodils, tulips, sweet peas and peonies are all in season for spring.
Michael Munday has taken to social media to post love notes dedicated to the love of his life, Melissa. The Sydney man has posted 135 tweets about his ex-girlfriend and has about 23k followers. Mr Munday says by gaining retweets, 'likes' on his Facebook page and using hashtags #michaellovesmelissa it will prove how much he loves Melissa. But some users have described his messages as 'creepy and inappropriate' .
Dr Unt Tun Maung, 43, was working as a locum GP when he assaulted the patient in 2012. The father-of-one, of Chester-le-Street, County Durham, had spent 12 years working in the NHS. He asked the vulnerable teen to remove her bra before cupping and squeezing each of her breasts. After the incident, the woman texted a friend to say she felt she had been sexually abused . He has been jailed for 18 months and placed on the sex offenders' register for ten years .
Research analysed DNA from 21,566 men convicted of sex offences in Sweden between 1973 and 2009. It found sons and brothers of convicted sex offenders were four to five times more likely to be convicted than men in the general population. In only 2 per cent of cases could this familial connection be explained by shared environmental factors. This can include social or environmental aspects of their upbringing that siblings would have experienced together. Genetic factors were also found to be stronger for child molestation than for adult rape.
Kim Rose, who is running for Nigel Farage's party in Southampton Itchen, is being investigated by police. Electoral Commission rules food and entertainment cannot be provided by parliamentary candidates if their provision is intended to influence votes - a criminal offence known as 'treating' The Ukip candidate put on a spread of sandwiches, sausage rolls and teas and coffees for the event, which also saw veteran snooker player Jimmy White play pool with local youngsters. Mr Rose branded police involvement as 'absolutely ridiculous', adding voters in the marginal seat were unlikely to 'change their mind for a sausage roll'
Kim, Kanye and North arrived in Jerusalem early on Monday for North's baptism. The family visited Armenian church St James Cathedral in Jerusalem's Old City. Kim took to Instagram to share a couple of pictures from inside the holy building . The 22-month-old was dressed in a white gown and her father was wearing the same colour .
The 44-year-old man had just returned from a holiday in Algeria and wanted to complain about the weather. He tried to lodge an official complaint at the Great Manchester Police Chadderton division. The incident was shared by the police press office on its Facebook page. It warned that such an offence can carry a maximum punishment of six months' imprisonment .
Lufthansa organised special flights for victims' families after the March 24 crash in the French Alps. Police in Hoexter, Germany, are now investigating whether a woman lied about being related to a victim. She allegedly flew to the region twice after falsely claiming to be a deceased teacher's cousin. Police are investigating the possible fraud and the alleged culprit will be questioned. All 150 people on board the Germanwings flight were killed when it crashed into the Alps.
Jared Quirk, 18, was in Athens with classmates from Rockland, Massachusetts, to see the ancient world. He fell to the ground while walking through the city with friends on the third day of the trip. Quirk's death follows that of Joshua Rose, 17, who died on October 1 from an unknown cause. Patrick Sullivan, also 17, was killed in a three-car pileup on New Year's Eve.
Angela Morales was diagnosed with anencephaly, a birth defect in which babies are born without parts of their brain and skull. Many newborns with the condition die soon after birth, but Sonia and Rony Morales decided to 'keep her no matter what' She celebrated her first birthday on March 23 alongside their four-year-old daughter Elizabeth. The Morales have created a GoFundMe page to help with her medical expenses.
An estimated 957,000 shoppers in the US alone ordered Apple Watches on Friday and this popularity surpassed expectations - even Apple's. In a leaked memo from the firm's Angela Ahrendts, the retail chief said that customers won't be able to buy an Apple Watch in store 'through the month of May' due to 'high global interest combined with our initial supply' The memo was seen by Rhiannon Williams at The Telegraph .
Chief whip Michael Gove said he could not rule out further cuts to child benefit to reduce deficit. He said: 'We're not going to hit, or take money away from, the disabled. We're going to protect people who are pensioners. What we are going to do' Comes after George Osborne last month refused to rule out cuts if Tories win second term.
Buzim, north west Bosnia has more than 200 sets of twins in a population of 20,000. Local journalist Nedzib Vucelj noticed the phenomenon when his wife gave birth to twins during the war. He has set up a Facebook page to identify more sets and wants to turn it into a tourist attraction . Doctors say a set of twins can be expected once in every 88 births in the town .
The 16-year-old was 'accidentally' high on 'white rhino' - super-strength cannabis - at the time. Tilly was held by her tail and dangled in bathwater when RSPCA inspectors found her. She was in such a sorry state when they found her that she had to be put to sleep. Owner Sarah Reeves, 19, was also given a ten-year ban from keeping animals.
Up to 120,000 Britons have laser eye surgery each year to correct long and short-sightedness. Almost one in 20 of them suffer some sort of complication. Most operations are done privately, with patients paying up to £5,000 to have both eyes corrected. London Eye Hospital in Harley Street says it is now time for the industry to be 'taken to task'
Mohammed Khubaib befriended girls and 'hooked' them with alcohol to make them 'compliant' to sexual advances. The 43-year-old married businessman had 'persistent and almost predatory interest' in girls. He would pursue interest 'away from his home and family' using his restaurant as 'focal point' . He was found guilty of rape and nine counts of trafficking for sexual exploitation. The father-of-five is the last of a string of men to be convicted of child sex offences in Peterborough.
The 918 Spyder clocked 350km/h as it rockets down a dead-straight stretch of road on the Stuart Highway, north of Alice Springs. The video is part of a promotional tour from Porsche to promote their $900,000 supercar. The car is driven by New Zealand professional race car driver Craig Baird, who switches the vehicle into ‘Race Hybrid’ and slams his foot on the throttle when they reach the unrestricted zone.
Stephanie Scott's remains have been transported to Glebe Morgue in Sydney for an autopsy. The 26-year-old teacher was last seen on Easter Sunday, when her disappearance sparked a widespread search for the much-loved teacher. Vincent Stanford, 24, was charged with Ms Scott's murder on Thursday. Police will reportedly make inquiries with authorities in the Netherlands in an attempt to run a background check on the accused killer. Ms Scott was due to marry fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley on Saturday.
The video was captured at Whipsnade Zoo, near Dunstable in Bedfordshire. It shows keepers assisting six elephants along a path, five of which walk in single file. As the first three elephants move from the shot, the fourth – a smaller elephant – is flanked by a baby. The baby elephant stops to dawdle and picks something up from the floor with its trunk. It then rather cheekily forces its way into the line at the expense of the huge elephant.
The items from the collection of 'dean of American crafts' Allen Eaton were slated for public auction on Friday at the Rago Auction House in Lambertville, New Jersey. Thousands of Japanese-Americans, groups and sympathizers posted their opposition to the sale on social media and the auction house's Facebook page. The collection includes 63 photos of people of Japanese descent who were imprisoned over fears they were spies and dozens of arts and crafts they made. The auction was halted thanks, in part, to the efforts of Takei, who lived in an internment camps in Arkansas as a child.
The notice has been erected outside a university building in Portugal Place, Cambridge. It warns cyclists not to leave bikes chained to railings behind building used by Greek Orthodox Church. But the message contains grammatical errors, according to Selwyn College lecturer Dr Rupert Thompson. He said: 'It's definitely trying to be ancient Greek but it's not quite' .
Queen Letizia, 42, was at the Woman Awards held at Madrid Casino last night. Presented Mexican actress Salma Hayek, 48, with an award at the glitzy event. The mother-of-two also unveiled a glamorous new bob hair cut .
Tesco still has the biggest share of the lucrative premium ale market which is worth £490m. But Aldi is luring customers away from Tesco, offering a smaller range but cheaper prices. Aldi overtook Waitrose as Britain's sixth biggest supermarket in the first three months of 2015 .
Schieffer was speaking to students at an annual symposium that bears his name at Texas Christian University's Schieffer School of Journalism in Fort Worth, his alma mater. He began at the political affairs show 'Face the Nation' in 1991, asking direct questions to politicians in a Texas twang . 'You know, I'm one of the luckiest people in the world because as a little boy, as a young reporter, I always wanted to be a journalist, and I got to do that,' he said at the college. 'And I couldn't have asked for a better life'
The clip shows Nancy Kanwisher, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, chopping at her shoulder-length bob with scissors just a few seconds into a lecture. A graduate student then uses an electronic razor to shave the rest off, with piles of hair left on a bench in front of a projector. The short video was posted on the scientist's Brain Talks website, which is designed to teach people about the different methods of studying the brain.
A new video shows a group of female jihadis firing machine guns and practising drills in Syria. The radical women are shown shouting jihad slogans and attempting to use AK 47 rifles. All of the women are fully veiled, making it hard to identify individuals but it is possible the group may be linked to Islamic State. The video is believed to have been filmed at the St Simeon's Church, around 60 km from the city of Aleppo.
Grace Rebecca Mann, 20, was found unconscious by two female roommates in the home they shared in Fredericksburg, Virginia, about 3pm on Friday. The fourth roommate of the house, Steven Vander Briel, 30, was home when the two women stumbled upon the body, but ran out of the home. Mann is believed to have been asphyxiated and found with a plastic bag stuffed into her throat. A major manhunt was launched for Briel and he was arrested two hours later in a church parking lot. Police have charged Briel with first-degree murder and abduction .
Mohammed Emwazi planned to join al-Shabaab in Somalia before going to Syria, it has been reported. Source says he was 'obsessed' with the group and constantly spoke about the fighting in Africa. He was convinced al- Shabaab had been infiltrated by Western spies, the source said. Emwazi was convinced two of his friends were killed by the group in Somalia. The friends referred to are likely to be Bilal al-Berjawi and Mohammed Sakr. He fled to Syria in 2012 and became synonymous with ISIS beheading videos.
Newington College in Stanmore in Sydney's inner west is the latest prestigious private school to be hit by historic child sex abuse allegations. Headmaster David Mulford notified parents and students of the allegations in an email sent out on Monday ahead of a pending court case. He said the case referred to alleged incidents from more than 35 years ago and asked anyone with grievances to come forward. It comes after the principal of St Ignatius' College Riverview, Paul Hine, sent a letter to its old boys last month informing them a former student had made allegations of 'child sexual abuse over 30 years ago'
Mike and Susan Fortuna, of Shelburne, sued last week, accusing Allergan of failing to warn of dangers, negligence and breach of the Vermont Consumer Fraud Act in treating their daughter, Mandy. The cause of death was not entirely conclusive and was ruled as atypical pneumonia, a common complication associated with Botox overdoses, according to their suit. The Fortunas claim their daughter suffered an unexplained deterioration in her health after from Dr. Scott Benjamin. The last set of injections occurred on September 5, 2014, approximately three weeks prior to her death.
Mackenzie Moretter, of Shakopee, Minnesota, has a rare genetic disorder called Sotos Syndrome that has delayed her development and makes it hard for her to socialize. Her parents had sent out invitations to several of her fourth grade classmates, but all but a neighbor and a cousin had canceled or did not RSVP. So Mackenzie's mother went on Facebook and posted in a few local groups asking families with girls around her daughter's age to stop by their home. She received an overwhelming large positive response and more than 700 people joined an event titled, 'Mack McKenzie's Birthday Party' Strangers of all ages came with gifts, food, party favors and even a
French photographer Floriane de Lassee captures the essence of what people do when they're alone, in places where they're surrounded by millions of other people. In her photography project, Inside Views, she finds lone beating hearts who still have the light on when everyone else is sleeping. De Lassee has been photographing the cities of insomnia for at least ten years, and she had a book published filled with pictures of the cities that never sleep in 2008 .
Richard Graham ordered to remove 'interfering' tweets that risk derailing murder trial in Gloucester. Tory MP accused of exploiting the case to ‘win votes’ by ‘whipping up local feeling’ about the forthcoming case concerning the killing of a teenager. The Old Etonian former diplomat faces contempt of court proceedings if he fails to obey the order.
The research was carried out by the Humanitas Clinical and Research Centre in Milan. It involved two dogs sniffing the urine of 900 men - 360 with prostate cancer and 540 without. Scientists found that dog one got it right in 98.7 per cent of cases, while for dog two this was 97.6 per cent. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 40,000 new cases diagnosed every year.
Teresa Swarbrick died on April 8 after reportedly getting into trouble in the water near Julian Rocks off the coast of Byron Bay in NSW. The mother of two, from Western Sydney, was caught in strong currents and lost consciousness before being pulled from the water. Lifeguards and paramedics were unable to revive her with CPR. Her husband Alan has posted a heartbreaking tribute to his wife on her Facebook page. 'She is a special soul and I simply cannot express the love we had together,' he said.
Police fired stun grenades and rubber bullets as immigrant gangs confronted vigilantes in Johannesburg. Five people have died since vigilantes started looting and attacking shops owned by immigrants. More than 200 immigrants had to take refuge in a police station and dozens of businesses were closed. Violence flared days after Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini said foreigners should 'take their bags and go' President Zuma reiterated his condemnation of the violence, calling it a 'violation' of South Africa's values .
Claims were made by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo during a note to investors on Tuesday. He said the next-generation iPhone will feature Force Touch, recently added to the Apple Watch and new MacBook. Force Touch recognises typical scrolling and pinching gestures, but additionally tracks the pressure of a click and responds accordingly. Apple describes Force Touch as the 'most significant new sensing capability' since Multi‑Touch. This follows recent rumours that a 4-inch version of the iPhone 6 is in development to replace the iPhone 5C with a lower cost and 'female friendly' design.
Rebecca Sedwick leaped to her death from the roof of an abandoned concrete plant in Lakeland, Florida in September 2013. The following month, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said she likely killed herself following 'malicious harassment' from two schoolmates, Katelyn Roman, 12, and Guadalupe Shaw, 13. Both girls, who were students at Crystal Lake Middle School, were arrested on charges of aggravated stalking and the sheriff's office distributed their names and mug shots. Authorities claimed they bullied Rebecca online and sent her messages such as 'go kill yourself' But the charges were dropped when police were unable to find any evidence of the messages. One of the girls has now filed
Palaeontologists at the University of Alberta examined a pair of fossils found in Mongolia. One is a complete skeleton, while the other is missing the middle and end of its tail. After studying the fossils carefully, they found signs of sexual dimorphism in the length and shape of blade-like bones called chevrons, which point downwards from the vertebrae near the base of the tail. They suggest that male oviraptors had broader and longer chevron bones in their tails so they could shake their feather-tipped tail to woo mates, much like modern peacocks.
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT . Three men accused of being agents of the Syrian government have been executed in new video. The men are forced on to their hands and knees in the middle of a dusty road in Deir ez-Zor, Syria. A militant brandishing a sharpened sword stands behind them as they are beheaded. It comes just one day after the extremist group beheaded more than 30 Ethiopian Christians in Libya.
Ofcom received 21 complaints and ITV received 35 after Saturday's episode of Britain's Got Talent. RSPCA said it would be contacting Britain’s Got Talent 'to ascertain what methods were used' It is believed that a false mouth was placed on Miss Wendy's face, which is triggered by a remote control. Simon Cowell thought the act was incredible and even called his girlfriend Lauren to tell her about it.
Claudetteia Love, a senior and one of the top students at Carroll High in Monroe, Louisiana, said she was planning on going to the prom without a date and with a group of friends, but now she and her friends are staying away. Principal Patrick Taylor told Love that the decision was dress-code related and that she shouldn't take it personally. Love's mother said that she believes Taylor is 'taking his values and throwing them' on her daughter because she's a lesbian.
Noelle Reno, 31, has broken her silence almost four months to the day since Scot Young's death. She confirms she had split up with her partner of five years before he fell out of her window. In a blog post she also labels his death a 'suicide' - pre-empting any coroner's verdict. Inquest was adjourned in December and no date has yet been set to re-open it. Mr Young had been involved in one of UK’s most acrimonious divorce cases with his ex-wife Michelle.
People with rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) move around in their sleep and 'act out' their dreams. Up to 90 per cent of people with the condition will develop a neurological condition, a study found. It could be that RBD results from the early stages of the breakdown of the proteins in the brain cells, meaning it could be an early warning sign of Parkinson's disease, researchers said.
Preston Wright, 23, killed his girlfriend, Sarah Owen, 21, after he stabbed her several times with a knife then turned the weapon on himself at a house in Norman, Oklahoma. Eyewitnesses said that Owen arrived at the house and was attempting to move her things out of a garage on 3417 Madra Street when the argument escalated. Officers found a grisly scene at about 3:45 p.m. Sunday as the couple lay dead on the floor inside the house.
Raiders used a sledgehammer and an axe to try and break into Uncle Jewellers and Pawn Brokers in Pemberton, a suburb of Wigan in Greater Manchester, on Saturday afternoon. A worker barricaded the door and pushed one of them back through the broken window before they fled the scene on a motorbike. Police are now investigating whether the incident is linked to a similar break-in at another Wigan jeweller last week, which also involved a motor bike.
Myanmar's newly-built capital city, Naypyidaw, is shrouded in secrecy, after the government decided to move the capital from Yangon. Built mainly for government staff, locals only come to live in the city, which looks more like no man's land than a booming metropolis. Despite a reported population of 924,000, the city's streets are barren and it's rare to see more than a couple of people at any given time.
Sidonie, a well known band from Catalonia, created a tongue-in-cheek song during a recent Ryanair flight. The group composed the tune after experiencing a 'lack of respect' from flight attendants. Some passengers even join in and sing or clap along as the band repeats the chorus. Ryanair, however, wasn't as impressed with the band's performance.
Julie Walters, 49, jailed for two and a half years after posing as trusted official to dupe elderly victims. She posed as council warden and church official to bluff her way into sheltered housing complexes. She was caught by police after she was spotted on CCTV loitering in communal hall of a retirement property. An 80-year-old man and an 81- year-old woman were fleeced in two separate attacks. She admitted three counts of burglary at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester.
The A-listers have tried-and-tested techniques when it comes to getting dressed and they all follow simple styling hacks to flatter their figure. FEMAIL has pulled together the simple but effective celebrity-favoured styling tips you can employ to make the most of your figure.
Flaming cannonball fired from wooden trebuchet struck medieval thatched boathouse at Warwick Castle. Fire forced hundreds of tourists to be evacuated from the castle at about 5.45pm yesterday. The thatched building, which overlooks the River Avon, was unoccupied at the time. It was completely destroyed as a result of the fire and has now been completely destroyed by flames.
Air Malta passenger jet flew in the shape of two giant hearts shortly after takeoff. The Airbus A319 flew two circuits around Malta, with final section skirting the Italian coast. The special flight was to celebrate the wedding of two of the airline's staff. The happy couple got married at Malta's international airport earlier that day .
Surveillance footage shows 40-year-old Todd Phillips being struck at full speed as he flags down one of his drivers during Sunday's inaugural Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana. As the Dale Coyne Racing team chief mechanic is hit on the leg by the back end of the vehicle he flips forwards and performs a somersault before co-workers rush over to check he's okay. Amazingly Phillips of Franklin, Wisconsin, only sustained minor injuries to his leg which required six stitches.
Stay In Cornwall has put together a simple guide to dealing with UK jellyfish with help from University of Exeter natural environment lecturer Dr Matthew Witt, a jellyfish fan who urges beachgoers to look but not touch. The long-adopted method of pouring vinegar over stings is now considered a big no-no. The theory that covering the affected area with urine has also been debunked, with NHS now recommending the best product to use now is shaving cream.
Puren was youngest brother of the final Qing monarch Puyi, who ruled for four years until 1912. The 96-year-old died on Friday after being taken to hospital with pneumonia in February. He had been suffering from poor health and memory loss in recent years, his family said.
Kate shared the anecdote during a party to celebrate the 105th birthday of the Goring Hotel in London. The Duchess stayed in the luxury hotel the night before her wedding to William in 2011. The 33-year-old was attending in a private capacity, having received a personal invitation from the hotel.
Mikaela Jane Davidson was born April 4, less than three months after her father, heart surgeon Dr Michael Davidson, was shot dead at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr Davidson, 44, was gunned down by Stephen Pasceri, 55, on January 20. The gunman, an accountant and married father-of-four, had walked into the heart center and asked for Dr Davidson before shooting him twice and taking his own life in a separate room . Davidson's wife, Dr. Terri Halperin, was seven months pregnant with their fourth child at the time of the shooting . The hospital said the mother and baby Mikaela were both doing well.
Hamza Parvez, 22, travelled to Syria in May 2014, telling his parent he was going to Germany. He is now living with a group of English speaking fighters, originally from Belgium, Finland and Australia. Hamza's best friend Abu Mariya al-Belgiki recently posted a picture of his 'babies' on social media. He wrote: 'Whenever you are going to marry someone... Their (sic) is always that guy who's better than you... U stand no chance... life reality...'
Around 1.3 billion Chinese people marked the Qingming Festival, a three-day holiday in China, by watching parades and travelling home. A record-breaking 36.5 million passenger trips were made over the weekend and public holiday - up 5.8 per cent on last year and an all-time high. Families across the country descended on graveyards to clean their tombs of the deceased and honour their loved ones.
Shadow Welsh secretary Owen Smith has expressed regret that the party cannot ‘get rid’ of Trident. He said: ‘We view the world as being a very dangerous and volatile place at the moment’. Around three quarters of Labour candidates back scrapping Trident, which preserves a round-the-clock protection at sea in case of a nuclear strike.
Miliband's party has jumped to 35 per cent, up one point from last month, according to Ipsos MORI poll. Tories remain stuck on 33 per cent - with just 21 days to go until polling day. Only a third of public see Labour leader as a 'capable leader' while just a quarter think he would be 'good in a crisis'
HBO has launched its HBO NOW channel on the Apple TV set-top box, iPhone and iPad. The service is available in the US for $14.99 (£9.90) a month, and will includes all past, present and future HBO programming. It comes as Apple is believed to be preparing a new version of the TV box that can run apps for a June launch.
Barack Obama made an unscheduled late night visit to the Bob Marley museum in Kingston. The U.S. President is in Jamaica to meet the 15-member Caribbean Community bloc. He is the first president to visit Kingston since Ronald Reagan in 1982 . The visit is part of an official Caribbean summit seeking to reassert US leadership in region.
Model Chrissy Teigen, 29, posted a picture of her stretch marks to Instagram showing them off. She said they were 'bruises from bumping kitchen drawer handles for a week' . Singer Pink hit back at critics who fat shamed her for an outfit she wore to a charity event. The singer jokingly referred to herself as 'cheesecake' and said she felt beautiful .
The HMAS Choules is currently on stand-by off the coast of Vietnam. The $100 million vessel has an average running cost of $201,621 each day, making the two-week return journey to Vietnam a costly voyage of $2.8 million. The asylum seekers were intercepted earlier in April, and are being returned through the port of Vung Tau, south of Ho Chi Minh City. Australian Customers and Border Protection Services maintain that involuntarily returning illegal maritime arrival detainees is consistent with Australia's obligations.
Liam Dawe, 21, was born a healthy child but suffered serious and on-going health complications. He died at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, Devon in March last year from 'intra-abdominal sepsis' after developing cerebral palsy following the the assault. Coroner said: 'On the balance of probability, Mr Dawe's health was compromised (by the assault) and he died earlier than expected'
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell made his final written plea to a federal appeals court Wednesday, arguing that the favors he did for a wealthy businessman were routine courtesies and not part of a bribery scheme. The onetime rising Republican star made the argument in a 54-page brief in the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. A three-judge panel of the court will conduct a hearing on his appeal of his public corruption convictions on May 12. McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, were convicted in a joint trial in September of accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from former Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams.
Police forced to separate Reclaim Australia supporters and opponents of the group in Melbourne, after clashes turned ugly and several people had to be treated by paramedics. The protests came as companies seeking to label their foods halal - must pay fees to Islamic organisations for inspection and certification. Across Australia, 16 rallies were scheduled to take place, but Sydney and Melbourne drew the biggest crowd. Two people were arrested in Melbourne after they attempted to break through a police barricade that separated the groups.
Remy Dufrene, 3, of Raceland, Louisiana, was in the kitchen with his grandmother when he ran out the back door as she was pouring him a glass of milk. The old woman tried to chase after the young boy, but soon after there was a loud scream as he fell into the drainage ditch. The boy's father, Drake Duferene, ran outside and jumped into the water to try and look for his son, but it took him 15 minutes before he was able to find the boy. The family now says they are taking comfort knowing that their boy is in a better place, but are still in shock.
Queen's staff at Windsor Castle have voted for industrial action over 'ridiculously low' wages. Union chiefs claim workers earn as little as £14,700 despite working for 'the country's richest family' Main role includes meeting and greeting visitors and conducting security searches. But union says staff are also asked to perform extra duties for free, such as leading paid-for tours. Union has proposed wardens receive an extra £150 a year for speaking a foreign language.
Crowds met this afternoon as part of the annual '420' event - a global celebration of cannabis. Four police officers restrained a man just yards from a police sign reading: 'Possession of cannabis is illegal' Met Police spokesman said: 'Anyone seen by an officer openly smoking cannabis in Hyde Park or in the Westminster area could be issued with a warning'
More than half the members of a group of 28 industrialised nations reduced their aid budget. But the UK increased its spend by 1.2 per cent to £11.7billion in 2014. Out of every £100 spent by these Western nations on overseas aid, no less than £14 comes from the UK.
The 40-year-old's son Cooper Blue and daughter Kingsley Rainbow were born on Monday via a surrogate, with Dylan and her Paul, 44, confirming to People on Wednesday afternoon that they 'are celebrating the birth of their twins' Dylan's parents Ralph and Ricky Lauren are 'overjoyed to welcome their first grandchildren and witness their daughter usher in the next generation'
Tanguy Pepiot, a steeplechase runner for the University of Oregon, had a clear lead on rival Meron Simon. But with less than 100m to go, Pepiot raised his hands in pre-emptive joy. The gesture seemed to sap some of his momentum, opening the way for Simon to speed past. Simon's time, 8:57.86, exceeded Pepiot's personal record by around 15 seconds.
Between Friday and Sunday 5,629 migrants were picked up in the Sicilian Channel. Nine bodies were recovered after a boat carrying more than 150 people capsized off Libya. Italy is the first port of call for migrants seeking new lives in Europe. 160,000 made the journey last year, often on unseaworthy and overcrowded vessels.
Coachella is a verifiable hotbed of various viruses and bacterial infections, especially due to the widespread use of public restrooms that are heavily trafficked, but might not be frequently cleaned. Festival-goers should take steps to avoid catching diseases like Norovirus and Salmonella, as well as conditions like hepatitis A, influenza, and Shigellosis.
Google Wallet will now store balances in multiple federally-insured banking institutions. This is good news for people who place large amounts of money in their Wallet Balance. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures funds for banking institutions up to $250,000. Currently, Google's user agreement says funds are not protected by the FDIC.
Foreign-born blacks made up just 3.1 per cent of the black population in 1980, but made up 8.7 per cent in 2013. Most of the immigrants are from Jamaica and Haiti, while 36 per cent come from Africa. The shift is causing the US black population to become less homogenous, according to the Pew Center.
Lawyers have warned that differences in defamation law in Northern Ireland mean HBO's 'Going Clear' might not be broadcast by Sky Atlantic. The Alex Gibney-directed film alleges abusive practices at the religion's US headquarters. It was due to premiere in the UK earlier this month to coincide with its American release. But the fact that Northern Ireland is not subject to the 2013 Defamation Act means Sky is set to postpone or cancel the show entirely. This is because it could expose the broadcaster to libel claims from David Miscavige.
Esher and Walton is home to Gary Lineker, Frank Lampard, Mick Hucknall and Chris Tarrant. Average annual income is £59,600 - more than £30,000 above average gross annual salary. Other top five highest income tax-paying constituencies include Windsor, Chesham and Amersham, Windsor, Beaconsfield and Dorking and Leatherhead.
Iraqi forensic teams have begun digging 12 mass graves on the banks of the Tigris River in Tikrit. They are believed to be the final resting place of as many as 1,700 soldiers killed by ISIS last summer. The bodies of the young army recruits were slaughtered by the Sunni militants in Tikris. The deaths showed Iraqis that Islamic State fighters were a threatening new kind of foe .
Jackson Byrnes was diagnosed with a stage four brain tumour three weeks ago. The 18-year-old is less than a day away from accumulating enough money to pay for life-saving brain surgery. The Casino teenager is just under $4,000 away from achieving his $80,000 target . His family turned to social media and crowd sourcing in a desperate plea for donations. In seven days, over $47,000 has been raised by 956 people and the link has been shared nearly 1000 times.
Afzal Khan is accused of conning a string of customers and financial firms at a New Jersey dealership. Federal agents fear he may have fled the country and have offered $20,000 reward for information. Khan, known to his clients as 'Bobby', opened the Emporio Motor Group in New Jersey in 2013. He appeared on US reality series The Real Housewives Of New Jersey and counted cast among his clients. He has now been placed on FBI's 10 Most Wanted 'white collar criminals' list.
Nicolas Diaz, 81, allegedly stabbed Kevin Rivera, 21, to death in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday. He 'intervened after Amber Diaz and her ex-boyfriend got into dispute at their home in Bushwick. Couple had just returned to property after celebrating daughter's first birthday party. Diaz allegedly stabbed Mr Rivera with a knife, before fleeing the scene. When medics arrived at property, they found him with a chest wound. He was rushed to hospital, but despite medics' best efforts, was later pronounced dead. Diaz has since been charged with manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon in relation to the killing.
Police powerless to act because age of criminal responsibility in England is ten, and boy is just six. Girl's mother says school officials refused to remove boy from her daughter's class. She says she has now been forced to move her daughter to a new school in Lancashire .
European Court of Human Rights ruled Russia did not breach father's right to family life. Robert Muradeli, 45, went to live in Russia in 1992 and has Russian wife and son 20 years later. He was deported in 2011 for breaking immigration laws but had never committed a crime. Judges said Russian authorities had not breached any human rights rules when they deported him. It follows years of Tory frustration over ease with which criminals can dodge deportation.
Jennie Anne Kehlet, 49, and Raymond Keith KeHlet, 47, were last seen on March 22 in remote bushland in Western Australia. The couple are understood to be amateur prospectors and had set up a well-stocked campsite. Police are focusing on a search area of 10 square kilometres, however a search aircraft with forward looking infrared (FLIR) equipment has examined an area of 625 square kilometres so far.
Timothy Norris-Jones, 59, left 92-year-old mother with bruises on her face and a cut on her wrist. He was arrested after victim's carer returned home and called the police in November last year. He admitted two counts of ABH and was cleared of one count of GBH at Guildford Crown Court. Judge Noel Lucas branded the attack 'horrific' and said: 'I hope you are thoroughly ashamed of yourself' .
Raheem Sterling filmed apparently inhaling nitrous oxide - also known as 'hippy crack' The video shows him smiling and breathing in gas from a balloon before apparently passing out. Drugs charity Re-Solv has called on the 'role model' player to condemn the use of the drug. Comes days after he was pictured puffing on a shisha pipe said to be as strong as 200 cigarettes. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has issued a warning to the 20-year-old.
Levar Jones, 36, was shot in the stomach by South Carolina state trooper Sean Groubert, 31, last September. The incident was captured on the officer's dash cam and has led to him being fired and charged. Mr Jones, who has no criminal record, was unarmed and on his way home from work. He said the horror of his own shooting was brought home by the death of Walter Scott last week. He wants to see non-lethal methods introduced for police and new training in them.
Kim Copeland, 52, was walking home from her local Sainsbury's store in Coventry when she threw cigarette butt. Two council officers came 'sprinting' towards her to say she had committed a criminal offence. Miss Copeland was issued with £50 fixed penalty notice but refused to pay within ten days. After failing to pay she was ordered to appear at Nuneaton Magistrates' Court. She was then fined £304 by magistrates who also ordered her to pay £200 court costs.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Friday that 'Spice', also known as 'K2' or 'Mojo', is sweeping the city, with 160 people admitted to hospital in the nine days from April 8. Over 120 of those people were admitted to Emergency Rooms in the same week. Last year, California teenager Connor Eckhardt, 19, died after smoking one hit of synthetic marijuana, which is sprayed with a chemical to produce a similar sensation to marijuana. Jeff and Joey Stallings, brothers who were hospitalized April 6 in McComb, Mississippi, fell seriously ill after smoking the drug.
Annabel Karmel has been in the business of helping children get their daily fill of fruit and veg. She says it's not ideal to let your child get away with not eating certain foods in order to keep the peace. Giving your children a limited number of foods will only escalate their fussiness, and deprive them of the essential nutrients they need to grow and develop .
Alison Saunders accused of ignoring rights of victims and failing to clear stench of cover-up over case. Campaigners, police chiefs and MPs have called for her to stand down over her decision. Ms Saunders ruled not to charge Lord Janner despite evidence of 22 offences against nine victims. She said he should have been charged three times before in 1991, 2002 and 2007 but was left off the hook .
Sources told the Wall Street Journal that the four-man team spends its days devising and testing different technologies from the flexible to the wearable. Google has been working on similar projects since 2012 when former Apple battery expert Dr Ramesh Bhardwaj began leading a testing team. Last month, Apple began recruiting for experts to help boost the battery across its range of mobiles and laptops.
Culture and Media Secretary Sajid Javid is setting out plans to shield youngsters from online porn. He promised legislation to force distributors to put effective age verification technology in place. If porn websites fail to comply, they will be blocked by a powerful new regulator. Mr Javid's pledge is a victory for the Daily Mail's Block Online Porn campaign.
Brand lables Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's efforts to smuggle 8kg of heroin out of Indonesia as 'daft' as he urges his nine million Twitter followers to sign up to the petition in a desperate bid to spare their lives. The pair await their fate on what is infamously dubbed as 'Execution Island' in Java. Brand said the Australians have already done a decade behind bars and did not deserve to face a firing squad. 'These Aussie blokes are going to be killed soon for a bit of daft drug smuggling (they've done 10 yrs already)'
Oxford University women's rowing team beat Cambridge to win 161st Boat Race. The women's race has been held since 1927 further up river at Henley, but after years of campaigning for equal billing, they were finally given equality with the men. Oxford, who entered the race as favourites, took an early lead and finished more than six lengths ahead.
Brittany Cherokee Dawn Bell of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, was charged with child neglect after the death of her three-month-old daughter Alice. The baby was found on the floor of the roach infested apartment with bites on her legs and head. Bell's initial story was that she had put the baby, Alice, in a crib and then found her dead later on. She then changed her story, telling authorities that she was worried one of her twins had smothered the baby. Bell has other children but they are not in her care .
Dutch and Canadian scientists asked nearly 100 men and women to fill in a questionnaire every time they spent at least five minutes talking to someone else. About a fifth of the 1,000 meetings recorded took place over a meal. Participants felt friendlier, listened more, gave more compliments and were more likely to make compromises.
The high-flyer and close ally of Nick Clegg is on course to lose his seat to the Scottish nationalists. He would be one of the highest-profile casualties of the SNP surge which is set to take the seats of many of Scotland 40 Labour and 11 Lib Dem MPs on May 7. But one plan said to be under consideration by the party is to keep the 42-year-old MP in the House of Lords.
Francis Pusok, 30, is seen falling off horse he was suspected of stealing after chase through desert. Seconds later, two deputies stun him with Taser, before punching and kicking him for two minutes. As camera keeps rolling, officers apparently kick suspect in head and crotch, before other officers arrive. Sheriff John McMahon said the video, captured on Thursday, appeared to show excessive use of force. He added that he was launching an internal investigation into the actions of the unidentified officers.
Churchill Downs, which hosts the annual Kentucky Derby on May 1st and 2nd, has banned the use of selfie sticks by attendees. The pole-like contraptions grasp cellphones and allow people a longer reach to snap their self-portraits. Other events such as the Coachella and Lollapalooza music festivals also have banned the photo aids. Prominent museums including the Smithsonian and National Gallery of Art in Washington prohibit their use.
Catalina Viejo, 31, paints miniature pictures of famous bottoms from candid paparazzi shots. Has worked her magic on Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna and Beyonce. The bite-sized series is titled 'A View of the End' and is on display in Brooklyn, New York. Catalina named each work with just the celebrity's first name, making each piece more personal.
Hollywood legend, 71, said if former Secretary of State is voted into White House there will be 'no surprises' The Goodfellas star said she has 'paid her dues' and has 'earned the right' to be elected. Added: 'And she’s a woman, which is very important because her take on things may be what we need right now' .
Gang offered cheap erectile dysfunction pills to online and face-to-face customers around the world. Judge Charles Wide QC described it as a 'highly organised, large-scale criminal enterprise' He said it was a 'sophisticated and carefully planned' scam which had bases in Lincolnshire and Sussex. One group based in southern England was headed by Neil Gilbert, 42, who made up to £60,000 a week selling unlicensed and counterfeit drugs.
Elena Udrea, 41, is accused of accepting bribes worth an estimated £1.3 million during her time as tourism minister. She is also accused of abusing her position as a government minister by anti-corruption police. Former economy minister Ion Ariton, who is now a senator, is also charged with abuse of power. Prosecutors allege that Udrea and her associates sought money from private firms in exchange for guarantees that they would be paid promptly for public projects. The former presidential candidate has strongly denied any wrongdoing and accuses officials of being biased.
Face wipes have long been a lazy part of our beauty routine to cleanse skin and shift make-up. But a new generation of radiance pads promises to remove eyeliner and mascara. Infused with exfoliating glycolic and fruit acids, as well as skin-soothers like mango extract and liquorice.
Abdul Hadi Arwani, 48, was lured to an upmarket street in London on the pretence of providing a quote. But when the imam arrived, the killer got into the rear seat of his Volkswagen Passat and shot him. The murder bears all the hallmarks of a professional assassination because the gunman was thought to have used a silencer and it took place away from CCTV cameras. Scotland Yard counter-terrorism officers are investigating whether he was murdered on orders of Syrian regime.
Britt McHenry, 28, is a sideline reporter for ESPN based in Washington D.C. and had her car towed from the parking lot of a Chinese restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, on April 6. The incident was captured on a security camera as she paid to pick the vehicle up at the tow lot office. The parking attendant can be heard in the video warning McHenry she is being filmed and threatens to 'play your video' . 'I’m in the news, sweetheart, I will f-----g sue this place,' McHenry can he heard saying. ESPN immediately responded by suspending McHenry but only for one week.
Prime Minister Harold Wilson was convinced terrorists would target Prince Charles at Caernarfon Castle. Government sent Metropolitan Police officers to Wales to join fight against extremists. The targets of the operation were members of the nationalist groups Movement for the Defence of Wales (MAC) and the Free Wales Army (FWA)  .
A swastika and the word 'scum' were sprayed in white paint on the window of the offices in Aberdeen. A 'Q' was also added to the blue front door, which some people said stands for quisling. Ross Thomson, a Scottish Conservative Councillor, posted images of the graffiti on Twitter. He wrote: 'Our party office has been targeted by vandals, showing the ugly face of nationalism' Comes six months after buildings and polling stations were defaced in run up to referendum.
Birmingham officers responded to a phone call about a burglary in progress on the 300 block of Memphis Street in Wylam around 8:45 a.m. on Sunday. The man was put in handcuffs with his hands behind his back and placed him in the back of a police cruiser. While medics were treating an officer for a cut, the suspect managed to get his hands in front of him and climb into the front seat of the vehicle. He then drove less than a mile to the 4600 block of 9th Avenue Wylam where he abandoned the car. The suspect was taken back into police custody just a block away after witnesses pointed police in his direction.
Lawrencium was first discovered in 1961 by the nuclear scientist Ernest Lawrence. It is notoriously difficult to make and only exists for a few seconds at a time. This has made the element, which can only be generated in particle accelerators, extremely difficult to study. It currently sits at the end of a group of elements known as the actinides, which sit in a separate block from the main table. But new research suggests the element may have properties similar to sodium and potassium. This may fuel arguments that it would be better placed in the main body the periodic table.
The Eco Experts has created maps plotting which countries have the most threatened mammals. The maps were designed by London-based The Eco Experts using the World Bank's World Development Indicator for deforestation and biodiversity figures. Indonesia sits at the top of the list because deforestation in the region is leaving many species at risk, including orangutans and critically endangered Sumatran tigers and rhinos. Madagascar is second on the list with 114 endangered mammals, with threats particularly facing lemurs and the region's shrew tenrecs. In Mexico, the loss of habitat as a result of agriculture and fishing has already driven many species close to extinction.
Beatrice 'Dee Dee' Spence, 24, lost her leg in an intentional hit and run by Precious Richardson Coleman, 29, who believed Spence was trying to steal her boyfriend, according to family members. Coleman turned herself in to police Saturday morning and is being held on $750,000 bail for attempted murder and related charges. Spence's mother, Danika, had been frying chicken and cooking macaroni and cheese, but left the kitchen in a rush to help her daughter, leaving unattended food cooking on the stove. The unattended stove went up in flames, causing a housefire that consumed both the Spences' home and a neighbor's.
Researchers at Yale University have documented subtle differences in sentence structure across the US. Their interactive map allows you to click on a location and see common phrases for a region, as well as its source. In New York, for instance, there's a tendency to use the word 'so' for drama, such as 'I'm so totally over this' Some people in San Jose think nothing of saying 'didn't nobody help him', while Florida residents can be heard using the phrase, 'I ain't never had no trouble with none of 'em'
Ryan Skivington took the pets, called Ant and Dec, out of their cage during a row with the girl's mother. The 26-year-old lightweight admitted criminal damage to the guinea pigs at Blackpool Magistrates Court. He also admitted assaulting his former partner Bobbi Jo Houston at her home in Blackpool . Magistrates bailed the boxer so that pre-sentence reports can be prepared .
Monsour Alshammari, 27, is in the U.S. on a Saudi government student sponsorship and has ties to the country's royal family, according to court documents. He was arrested on Friday at the Mexican border and is set to be extradited back to Utah where he faces charges related to the rape of a student in February. Prosecutors believe he was attempting to flee the country with no concern for the $100,000 someone posted for his bail.
Amanda Butler, 42, from Milton Keynes, had a normal pregnancy until her waters broke at 25 weeks. Her son Callum was born weighing just 1lb 9oz and with translucent skin. He underwent heart surgery, a lumbar puncture, laser eye surgery and 10 blood transfusions. She was later told an infection she had, called bacterial vaginosis, was to blame. BV affects one in three women, making it twice as common as thrush. It occurs when the balance of internal bacteria is disrupted, leading to an unpleasant odour. If untreated, it can lead to fertility problems and increased risk of contracting STIs.
Madonna's new black crocodile handbag has caused a stir for its seemingly drug-related slogan. The word 'dealer' is spelled out in bling diamond lettering on the bag. Rihanna was spotted carrying two gun-themed bags in Santa Monica last year. Rumer Willis has also been spotted with a 'Guardian Angel' bag in the shape of a penis. Grayson Perry designed his own leather bag in shape of scrotal sac and bottom.
In 2000, love letters between Rupert Brooke and Phyllis Gardner were discovered as well as her secret memoir of their relationship which was written in 1918. Brooke's death at 27 from blood poisoning en route to Gallipoli cemented his image as the poster-boy of heroic self-sacrifice. The Second I Saw You richly confirms that he was a lot more interesting than that .
The map was created using data from Nasa’s Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite and Orbview-1/Microlab satellite. It reveals average yearly counts of lightning flashes per square kilometer from 1995 to 2013. The Democratic Republic of Congo was found to have the most over the period. Areas with the fewest number of flashes each year are grey and purple. And the areas with the largest number are shown in bright pink. The higher frequency over land is because solid earth absorbs sunlight and heats up faster than water, so there is greater atmospheric instability.
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and his wife Therese Rein have said goodbye to their family home in Brisbane's east of more than 20 years after slashing over $100,000 off the asking price to pocket $1.14 million. The tropical Queenslander home still managed to sell for over three times what the couple paid when they bought the house just over two decades ago. The house was snatched up by applied economics Professor Uwe Dulleck, who already owns a home in the area with his wife Monica. The two-storey property is a striking Queenslander, aptly painted a sunny yellow with forest green features and weatherboard panelling.
Sarah Hulbert, 59, worked for Bates President A. Clayton Spencer for a little longer than a month in the summer of 2012. She claims she was treated differently from her male co-workers during her time as an executive assistant at Bates College in Lewiston and was fired for having 'no pizzazz' . In the suit, she claims Spencer expected her to engage in activities with the president, such as running, tennis lessons and watching 'chick flicks,' which the president did not require of similarly situated male employees. Hul Herbert claims she has suffered a financial loss and a human loss due to 'gender discrimination' and seeks compensatory damages at a jury trial.
A hat-trick in the prestigious London Press Club awards is unprecedented for a quality, family newspaper. Mail on Sunday ahead of fellow nominees The Sunday Times and Independent on Sunday. Judges said it was ‘fully deserved by a paper where journalistic excellence across the board has led to commercial as well as journalistic success’.
Kim Rose, 57, was accused of bribing voters with sausage rolls at party event in Southampton. Ukip candidate put on a spread of sandwiches, sausage rolls and teas and coffees at event last week. He was questioned by police over alleged criminal offence of 'treating' but will face no further action. Mr Rose, who is standing in Southampton Itchen, branded police involvement 'absolutely ridiculous' He said: 'They told me I have got to watch anything I do. So I'm going to stay away from bakeries from now on' .
The youngster's mother left the buggy in the lobby of their building on Merrimac Drive, Langley Park, as usual on Sunday evening. But when she went to retrieve it the following morning, it had reportedly disappeared. Prince George's County Police have released a piece of surveillance footage which shows a person pushing the empty chair in a parking lot. They're asking anyone with information about the case to contact investigators .
Cathleen Hackney, 56, is on trial at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court in relation to the cremation of her son. Paul Moreland, 32, died in hospital on November 11, 2010, from a long-standing health condition. His parents went through an 'acrimonious' divorce in 1983, but subsequent contact relating to their son was described in court as being marred by dispute and conflict. Hackney allegedly told two different funeral directors that there were no objections, including from her former spouse, to her son being cremated after his death. As a result no-one attended the early morning cremation in December 2010 after it happened without his father's
Trinity Culley, from Fingringhoe, Essex, secretly watched the baby-birthing programme in her bedroom. But when her mother Dee Culley's waters broke two weeks ahead of schedule, she sprang into action. The 10-year-old calmly collected towels and reassured her mother everything would be okay. Within minutes she had helped deliver her baby sister, Jasmin Elizabeth-Rose, weighing 7lb 1oz.
Providenciales, in Turks and Caicos, named the best island in the world by TripAdvisor users. The Caribbean island, north-east of Cuba, was tops in the website’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2015. Maui in Hawaii and Roatan in Honduras were named second and third, respectively. Santorini in Greece was named the top island in Europe, followed by Madeira, Crete and Zakynthos. Jersey, a self-governing British Crown dependency, was named sixth best in Europe.
Khloe, 30, has been showcasing blonder locks, flawless face and honed physique in recent weeks. Recently revealed she's lost 13 pounds in three months thanks to her grueling exercise regime. Revealed the secret to her toned down figure when she attended a Kardashian Beauty Hair Care promo appearance.
Images were captured by the Dawn probe from 28,000 miles (45,000km) away. They show that a pair of mysterious spots on the dwarf planet have different thermal properties. In infrared, region 1 is cooler than rest of surface, but 5 is located in a region that is similar in temperature to surroundings. The images were revealed as part of the first colour map of Ceres, showing variations in surface materials.
Alexandra Allen, 17, from Utah suffers with the condition aquagenic urticaria. The condition is so rare it affects just 35 people in the whole world. After coming into contact with water - or blood, sweat and tears - the sufferer develops painful, itchy hives that spread over the affected area.
Blindfolded and handcuffed prisoners were pushed onto barren hilltop by Taliban fighters. They were then forced to sit on the ground with their hands clasped behind their backs. Using AK-47s, they were then shot in the back of the heads at point-blank range. The men were accused of murdering a couple during a robbery in the eastern province of Ghanzi. The Taliban said the men had been tried and found guilty by an Islamic court .
Mother and ten ducklings spotted trying to cross busy high street in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. Staff dashed to help them across and ushered them out of a back door to safety to safety. But they didn't bargain for the ducks following them back to the office and staying for the morning. They stayed for an hour, wondering the corridors and drinking from water bowls. Resourcer Melissa Patrick, 18, filmed the amusing episode on her mobile phone.
Jason McDonald, 34, from Aurora, Colorado, walked the thin rope line over a pool containing more the alligators - some which measure up to ten feet in length - at the Colorado Gator Farm. Crematory manager Mr McDonald, who volunteers at the farm, has been involved with alligators for over ten years and has taken handling classes. He said he thought this would be an interesting new way of interacting with the fearsome creatures.
Officials ordered 250,000 birds to be slaughtered in Telangana after cases of the H5N1 virus were identified. The virus caused the deaths of nearly 400 people and hundreds of millions of poultry in 2005-2006. India has regularly reported cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild and domestic birds.
Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent wrote a string of chart-topping hits for some of the world's biggest stars. They were dubbed 'Mr and Mrs Music' after composing for artists including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Scott Walker, Shirley Bassey and Petula Clark. So when Trent died last month Hatch was expected to be at her funeral to say a final goodbye. But he was banned from the funeral by Trent's second husband, Colin Gregory, who today accuses the composer of breaking his wife's heart. He says that not only did she never forgive Hatch for the infidelity that ended their marriage, but she believed to her dying day that he had denied her the credit she was due
Farryn Johnson has said the Baltimore restaurant where she worked had an issue with her blonde highlights. An arbitrator determined Johnson was let go illegally and as a result of racial discrimination. He also reportedly said Hooters violated state civil rights laws, as well as federal ones. Johnson has been awarded $250,000 for both her legal fees and lost wages.
Primatologists working in Ntokou-Pikounda National Park have captured the first ever picture of the Bouvier's red colobus monkey. Their discovery proves that the primate - which was first discovered in 1887 and is only known from three specimens - is not extinct. The white-cheeked macaque was discovered in the remote highland forests of south-east Tibet after researchers set up camera traps. It earned its common name due to the pale whiskers on its chin and side of its face.
Scientists in China are said to have modified human embryos with new gene editing techniques. They are believed to have altered the DNA in sperm and egg cells so changes can be passed on. Scientists have described it as 'dangerous and ethically unacceptable' . But others argue that the technology could be used to rid families of inherited diseases . Such work is already illegal in many countries including the UK, but is permitted in China.
The Wi-Fi Calling feature is designed to facilitate calls and texts when users have no mobile phone signal. It is the first roll out of the technology throughout Europe and will be available in 150 London Tube stations. iPhone users on EE will find their calls automatically connect through the internet when they have no signal.
Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes lost a leg each in the April 15, 2013, Boston Marathon blast. The couple say they want Dzhokar Tsarnaev to be sentenced to life in prison without parole. They say: 'If there is anyone who deserves the ultimate punishment, it is the defendant. However, we must overcome the impulse for vengeance' Comes after the family of bombing victim Martin Richard, 8, wrote an op-ed in the Boston Globe calling for Tsarnaev to 'die in prison' Tsarnaev's defense attorneys have tried to paint him as secondary in a plot orchestrated by his brother Tamerlan.
Ruben Costa, 35, pleaded guilty to impersonating a member of the police force, but was only handed a two-month suspended sentence. The incident occurred when the Northern Territory man returned home from work to find his wife had left him, taking their son and possessions. The father pretended to be a police officer investigating a crime over the phone, claiming he needed the assistance of taxi drivers in the area. Magistrate Cavanagh told the Darwin Magistrates Court that Costa’s actions were ‘devious and dishonest’.
Officer Jared Forsyth with the Ocala Police Department was wearing a bulletproof vest during the training exercise Monday, but the round entered through his arm and went through his chest, police said. The 33-year-old was rushed to hospital in critical condition and taken into surgery, but he later died from his injuries. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been called in to investigate the shooting.
'I was up against a lot of doctors that told me I was crazy and that my problems didn't exist,' the 30-year-old singer told ABC News on Thursday. Lyme disease is the debilitating bacterial infection that comes from a tick bite. Yolanda Foster of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills and Eighties pop icon Debbie Gibson also have the disease .
The newly-opened Maison Souquet is located just steps from the famed Moulin Rouge theatre. The 20-room hotel describes itself as a 'temple to hedonism' inspired by the Belle Epoque pleasure houses of yesteryear. All of the dark, mysterious interiors were designed by Jacques Garcia and feature plenty of velvet and opulent gold accents. The Celestial Spa boasts a swimming pool beneath a shimmering ceiling of 'stars' and can be booked out for private use.
Aldi now lags behind only the ‘big four’ - Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Co-operative. It has lifted its market share from 4.6 per cent to 5.3 per cent in the past three months. Waitrose has 5.1 per cent of the market, up from 5 per cent.
Chrissy Teigen, 29, posted a picture of her stretch marks to Instagram this week. She said they were bruises from bumping kitchen drawer handles for a week. Since then hundreds of other women have posted pictures of their own stretch marks . They have been taken to the social networking site with the hashtag #loveyourlines. The campaign encourages women to embrace their 'tiger strips'
The proposal has been put forward by NHS Health Scotland, the Scottish Government’s health promotions agency. It says more action is needed to tackle ‘continuing problem’ of ‘hazardous alcohol consumption in young people’. The move would apply in pubs, clubs, supermarkets and off-licences in Scotland.
Gabrielle Yinka Saunders, 32, used company credit cards to pay for her £10,000 wedding and £5,000 honeymoon. She was arrested at Heathrow when she returned from her honeymoon with husband David Osborne. But she has been spared jail even though court heard she had been convicted of fraud twice before.
Natalia Moon moved to the Philippines in 2012 after struggling to find work as an actress in Australia. The 23-year-old became fluent in the local language, Tagalog, in the hope of becoming a star. She landed a major role in 2014 playing a catty maid, also named Natalia, in sitcom 'Ismol Family' The much-loved show has also received a nomination for best comedy. Ms Moon is also a model who has been featured on magazine cousins in the Philippines.
Princess Eugenie, 25, looked casually chic in a charcoal leather-trim coat and Nike hoodie. Wore tortoiseshell sunglasses and a brown quilted studded leather bag by Rebecca Minkoff. The young royal celebrated her 25th birthday at St James’s Palace last month .
Students at Melbourne high school St Peter's College have been drinking from a bubbler dispensing recycled water for more than a year. The bubbler was inadvertently connected to an outdoor drinking fountain. The students would have been at a greater risk of contracting gastroenteritis or diarrhoea due to the possible presence of a parasite, Cryptosporidium. An investigation has been launched by the Department of Health and Human Services to assess the extent of the possible health impact.
Michelle Manhart, 38, was arrested at Valdosta State University, Georgia, on Friday. She was handcuffed by police and driven off in a patrol car after refusing to release flag. Video footage shows her struggling with officers, who force her to the ground. In 2007 she made national headlines for posing nude for Playboy magazine. Was demoted when she appeared nude in issue containing her spread .
Narcocon, a Church of Scientology-affiliated drug rehab network, is trying to prove that a patch of land near Camp David is historic enough so that they can build a center for 12 patients. The group's treatment program claims that megadoses of the vitamin Niacin and spending five hours a day in a sauna for a month eliminates addiction cravings that are stored in the body's fat cells. Opponents view the proposed designation as a trick to circumvent current zoning laws for the 40-acre plot of land.
Fantasy Café is one of the first establishments in China to start charging an 'air-purifying fee' A label is put on every table to alert customers about the surcharge which costs 11p per person. The café is located in downtown Hangzhou, the provincial capital of Zhejiang Province. It hopes customers will pay more attention to the growing pollution issue facing China.
Lib Dem leader promises to 'spread the burden' of deficit reduction, with cuts to welfare and Whitehall budgets along with tax rises aimed at the very wealthy. But he warns it is 'quite simply impossible' to find £12billion savings from welfare without causing 'real pain to millions of families' and some of the most vulnerable people. Clegg set out plans for £5billion in new tax rises, £7billion raised from a crackdown on tax avoidance, £12 billion in public spending reductions and a £3 billion cut from welfare. Car tax would rise by £25-a-year, with an average increase of £18 a year, with drivers facing a higher guzzler
Marc Macrae was election agent for SNP’s Westminster leader Angus Robertson. He said the party showed compassion for the Lockerbie bomber but ostracised him. Mr Robertson has not even contacted him to ask how treatment has gone, he claimed. He is now backing Tory candidate Douglas Ross, a local councillor, to oust Mr Robertson in Moray.
Housing bosses have given Kingston Road in Stockton a makeover in anticipation of the show's release . Residents say the estate will look 'completely different' to anyone who visits after watching the show . The housing association said the works had been planned well in advance and were nothing to do with the programme . Last series of Benefits Street divided opinion with many accusing producers of promoting 'poverty tourism'
Robert Kirkland died on Saturday morning in Union City, Tennessee, from kidney failure complications. He founded the home decor store that bears his last name with his cousin Carl in 1966. Kirkland's expanded into a chain of more than 300 locations in 35 states . He donated millions to found the Discovery Park of America education center and tourist spot in Tennessee.
Tabitha Anne Bennett allegedly set up a fight between her daughter and a 14-year-old girl in New Port Richey, Florida. She allegedly drove her daughter to meet the girl and left the car holding a folding knife. Two bystanders recorded the fight on their cell phones. Bennett, who is unemployed, was arrested and charged with child abuse, assault and battery.
The mountain bike athletes were captured taking huge leaps as the sun went down over Portland Rock, an island off the coast of Weymouth, Dorset, on Sunday by photographer Jack Davies. The group included renowned professional trial bike riders Jack Gear, 25, Andrei Burton, 29, and Joe Seddon, 19, who were unfazed by the choppy waters just 10 metres below.
Robyn Exton, 28, is the founder of Dattch (HER) a lesbian dating app in San Francisco. Josh Buckley made his first million at 18 with his games app MinoMonsters. Josh is now seeking a five million dollar investment to get his wealth back on track . Julia Fino, 22, is a former child prodigy who sold her business for a six figure sum . How To Be A Young Billionaire is a new Channel 4 documentary .
Harrison Coogan, Hunter Coker, 18, Carson Buckner, 19, and Brandon Barber, 19 were stopped on I-10 in Mobile County, Alabama, on Monday. They told police they were headed to Gulf Shores for spring break celebrations. Officers found more than 2,000 cans of beer, ten liters of spirits and several litres of wine in their trailer .
Matt Pliska, who is also a survivor of leukemia, asked Mikenzy Snell to be his prom date last year, and she gladly accepted. The juniors from Waupaca, Michigan, made an emotional statement when they were photographed holding a sign that read: 'Real friends don't count chromosomes' .
Jenna Louise Driscoll has been charged with three counts of bestiality, along with charges of trafficking and possession of a dangerous drug and unlawful wounding. The 25-year-old lashed out and hit a photographer on the forehead with a plastic bottle before hurling abuse at him. Police were carrying out checks on her phone for suspected drug trafficking when they discovered the three videos which allegedly show her having sex with a dog. She fronted Brisbane court on Saturday for failing to appear on April 7.
Sharky Jama has reportedly been killed in Syria while fighting with Islamic State (IS) The Melbourne man's father, Dada Jama, confirmed his death to SBS Radio. The Department of Foreign Affairs was unable to confirm Sharky's death as its capacity to do so was 'extremely limited' A spokesman for the department said consular assistance was no longer available within Syria 'due to the extremely dangerous security situation' .
Mother-of-two Marie Csaszar, 45, died last September after a ten-year battle with a brain tumour. She had worked for seven years at BBC's financial centre in Cardiff as a contracts manager. Husband Paul believes she was forced out of post after drawing attention to management blunders. He has asked for her work emails, which he believes will show she was being bullied by bosses. But the BBC has refused to hand over the emails under the Data Protection Act.
A.M. 'Marty' Stroud III, 63, visited Glenn Ford, 65, at his Louisiana home last week to apologize for putting him behind bars for 30 years for a murder he didn't commit in 1984. Ford, who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer after his release last year, was too weak to stand but shook Stroud's hand. Stroud wrote a letter last month saying he was to blame for putting Ford behind bars despite no murder weapon or witnesses placing him at the scene. The former prosecutor said he was 'arrogant, judgmental, narcissistic and very full of myself' in the letter .
Social media platforms have exploded with bright yellow tributes and pictures of wedding dresses as friends, family and complete strangers mourn the death of bride-to-be Stephanie Scott. It comes after police located a body at Cocoparra National Park, in the Riverina region of NSW on Friday night, which they believe to be the 26-year-old who went missing just days before she was due to marry her fiancé and partner of five years. Her sister Kim Scott asked attendees of a memorial picnic on Saturday to 'wear yellow' in memory of Stephanie, causing social media users to flood the internet with images of yellow clothing under the hashtag #WearATouchOfYellow.
Iceland has been used in filming as far back as 1920, prompting the development of 17 production services companies nationwide. The country's many stunning waterfalls and breathtaking glaciers translate beautifully to the silver screen. Game of Thrones fans will recognise the north of Iceland from Arya’s storyline and as the setting of the battle of the Hound and Brienne, in the North of Westeros. The Svinafellsjokull glacier provided a stunning setting for Christopher Nolan's epic film, Interstellar.
Tulip Siddiq was at the Kremlin with her aunt, the hardline leader of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina. She was photographed alongside Putin and Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Tories last night accused Ms Siddiq of trying to conceal her links to Putin. They claim she appears to have gone to great lengths to cover up trip in January 2013.
Pub landlord Paul Harris was arrested last July on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. 47-year-old released from his bail conditions after he provided information to detectives. Miss Lawrence, 35, was last seen on March 18, 2009, after failing to turn up for work. She was reported missing by her father after she failed to show up for 6am shift. Detectives began reviewing the case in 2013 and have carried out a number of searches.
BBC Trust chairman Rona Fairhead is facing calls to step down immediately as a director of HSBC. She has been under pressure to quit both of her lucrative positions, at the BBC and the scandal-hit bank. There are claims that HSBC’s Swiss operation helped wealthy clients hide billions from the taxman.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has put hundreds of thousands of emails and documents from last year's cyberattack into a searchable online archive. The calculated move by Assange to expose thousands of indiscreet and personal correspondences will likely spell fresh embarrassment for the embattled company so soon after they hoped the dust had settled on the matter. The majority of the correspondences run from the mundane to the deeply personal. They expose not just the unguarded opinions of Sony executives, but also reveal health concerns about their children and sadness over dying parents.
Paul Allen, the Microsoft co-founder this week unveiled 'Vulcan Aerospace', which will look after the space programs of Stratolaunch Systems. This includes an ambitious project to launch spacecraft and probes into orbit from of a huge carrier aircraft with a wingspan of 385ft (117 metres) The plane will climb to 30,000 feet and launch a rocket at high altitude, avoiding the huge fuel costs of launching from Earth. Initially, the system is intended to deliver satellites weighing up to about 13,500lbs (6,124 kg) into orbits between 112 miles and 1,243 miles (180 km and 2000 km) above Earth.
Comedians must go through 'quite a lot of layers' to get jokes on air, says executive editor Chris Sussman. Some jokes even have to be looked over by director general Lord Hall before they are aired. Comes after 'difficult few years' following Sachsgate scandal involving Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross, he said.
Grant Allen, 38, of Harlow, Essex, travelled first class around the world with his girlfriend Gaynor Godwin. The pair stayed at top hotels on at least eight holidays costing £30,000 between 2006 and 2010. Allen also splurged £8,700 on a holiday to Florida in 2009 when he took his girlfriend and children to Disney World. He hid the fraud by buying and trading properties and funnelling large amounts of cash through his unwitting girlfriend's bank account.
Jason Cotterill, 42, bombarded his victim with abusive messages over the internet. He threatened to post a sex video of her on her Facebook page, Birmingham Magistrates' Court heard. The mother said her life became a living 'hell' when he sent an explicit photo of her to her daughter. 'It got so bad I considered suicide,' she said. 'I know I'm not blameless because I shouldn't have slept with him. But it made my life an absolute nightmare' .
Daisy, 26, was chosen by the brand last year thanks to her 'modern, cool and quintessentially British edge' FEMAIL caught up with the model to discover her style and beauty secrets. Says her top tip is to 'suck in your cheeks and make a fish face' to get the perfect contouring.
The Mudgeeraba Caravan Village is home to more than 100 people, and has been the site of a fatal house fire, stabbings, brawls, and continual violence. The conditions of the caravan park have been labelled 'horrific' by authorities, with some of the sites, which include an old bus, tarpaulins, and run-down caravans, left without running water. Queensland Police patrol the site daily due to the extreme level of incidents, and ambulance officers will now only enter the park under police protection. Residents of the park said that one of the biggest problems in the park stemmed from drugs and alcohol abuse.
The Todd family - a 36-year-old father and his seven children aged six to 15 - were tragically killed as they slept in their Princess Anne home earlier this month. Father Rodney Todd was raising the children after divorcing their mother in November. The six-hour funeral service brought 1,200 people to the Ella Fitzgerald Auditorium at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday to pay their respect to the family. Todd and his children were poisoned in their sleep only days after the power company discovered a stolen meter and cut off electricity to their rental home, police said.
Princess Beatrice seen at Bahrain Grand Prix with long-term boyfriend Dave Clark, according to witness. The 26-year-old was in Gulf state, ruled by a controversial king whose regime has been accused of violently repressing pro-democracy activists. It would make it Beatrice's fourth holiday in a month, after she went to New York on March 20, Verbier on April 5 and Florida on April 11, followed by the grand prix.
Fanuc's robot uses integrated vision technology called iRVision to keep an eye on humans and automatically stops if it touches an operator. This removes the need for safety fences - a previous requirement for all industrial robots - and is said to increase efficiency and enable a higher level of automation, the firm claims. The robot can lift objects weighing up to 77 lbs (35kg) and could be used in a number of industries, from warehouses to production lines. The machine is covered in a green soft plastic cover, which is designed to protect humans and stop them being ‘pinched’ in the event they are touched by the robotic arm.
Lisa Erspamer's new book A Letter to My Mom is filled with letters of love and gratitude for the writers' mothers. Kelly Osbourne, Melissa Rivers, Shania Twain, will.i.am, Christy Turlington Burns, and Kristin Chenoweth are just a few of the celebrities who have penned a letter for the book.
A federal jury in Salt Lake City on Thursday awarded more than $270,000 to Marcia Eisenhour after finding that former Justice Court Judge Craig Storey violated her right to equal protection. The jury found Storey liable for some $240,000 of the damages and the county liable for the rest. Storey wrote in 2007, 'I'd love to harvest your sweet grapes,' and called Eisenhour the 'most gorgeous thing alive' Storey was a judge for Weber County Justice Court from 1984 until 2010.
Victorino Chua, 49, accused of killing three patients at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport. He is accused of contaminating their saline drips with insulin and poisoning 18 others. In 13-page note he said he might 'explode' at any time, Manchester Crown Court heard. Chua also wrote that he sometimes felt like killing himself, but feared he would 'go straight to hell no questions asked' .
Indianara Carvalho, 23, had hymen surgery last year to 'restore' her virginity so she could enjoy her first time all over again with ‘someone special' She posted a snap of her naked body painted with image of Virgin Mary to her Instagram account. She accompanied the image with the phrase: 'Good Friday. Lord, on this day I ask for peace, love, wisdom and strength' The image, just one of a series of nude body-painted shots, attracted more than 750 'likes'
The Flash Pack's Lee Thompson captured some of the wacky things people carry on the back of a motorbike or scooter in Vietnam and Cambodia. In Vietnam alone there are more than 37 million motorbikes or scooters, most definitely the vehicle of choice in traffic that would make western country's peak hours look tame. 'It makes the morning commute in London seem easy,' says Thompson.
Claudia Martins, 33, was suffering from a condition known as a 'pathological denial of pregnancy' She gave birth to a baby girl in the bath and hid her body in a suitcase for three days. The mother-of-five was cleared of murder but convicted of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. Judge said her actions were 'wholly out of character' and she had 'momentary abnormality of mental functioning'
Gloria Ross, 84, was found with distorted face when visited by grandson Wayne Wilkins, 25. When he asked nurses at Whipps Cross Hospital, North East London, for help, they said she was 'just tired' They told him the senior nurse was 'on a break' and did not check oxygen levels. It was not until an hour had passed that Mrs Ross was finally assessed by a doctor. She was then taken to a stroke unit at Royal London Hospital but died two weeks later.
Two entries won the first division share of Oz Lotto's $40 million jackpot draw on Tuesday. The winning punter, who comes from Mittagong in southern New South Wales, discovered his good fortune on Tuesday evening. The man, who chose not to be named, said he and his wife had been 'struggling' before the win and that they are over the moon with the result. 'I've had butterflies in my stomach ever since!' he said.
Earl Olander, 90, was found dead at his home in rural Minneapolis with his hands bound behind his back. He was covered in cuts and bruises and his home had been ransacked. Neighbours described him as a 'stand-up person' and a wonderful role model. Police have offered a $1,000 reward for any information which could lead to an arrest.
Gulnaz was only 16-years-old when she fell pregnant with the child of her rapist Asadullah. She was found guilty of 'adultery by force' and sentenced to two years in prison in 2008. Her brothers insisted she would not be allowed to return to her 'shamed' family as she was unmarried. The only hope of a reduced sentence was to marry her attacker, which she did in 2013. Now she is pregnant with his third child but insists she only agreed to marry him so that her daughter could live a shame-free life in Kabul's 'traditional' society.
Thugs caught on camera kicking off wing mirrors, destroying headlights and smashing windscreens. Owner Freddy Ali discovered carnage when he returned to work at La Marina Auto Sales in Michigan. He is now offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the vandals .
Kurt Ludwigsen, 43, is accused of kissing, harassing and touching 13 of his players during his time at Nyack College. He is facing 44 counts of forcible touching of another's sexual parts, 49 counts of harassment involving unwanted physical contact and one count of sexual abuse. The career coach has more than 20 years of experience and lives in Ridgewood, New Jersey .
Vijaya Gadde said the social network had let internet abuse go ‘unchecked’ because it did not recognise the scope and scale of the problem. She said Twitter had tripled the size of the team that deals with online abuse – because it had to do better. Anti-bullying campaigners have long complained that Twitter is a sanctuary for trolls.
The Canberra based Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade workers were given an 'announcement' on a big TV screen that their workplace was being closed and moved to Melbourne. The message was displayed for five hours before one of the centre's supervisors told workers that it was an April Fools' Day prank. DFAT has since reprimanded the staff member responsible for the stunt, which saw 30 low-ranking employees told they needed to apply for expressions of interest if they wanted to keep their jobs.
Five-year-old Darius is 4ft long and weighs just under 3st — the king of the Continental Giant breed. He is set to lose his title to his son, Jeff, who is already 3ft 8in long and 2st. A rabbit's peak weight and length kicking in at the age of two, Jeff has some way to go.
St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne says Cpl. Burt Hazeltine was directing school buses on US 90 near Louisiana Street in the town of Paradis, just west of New Orleans, when he was gunned down. A male suspect, later identified as former Transportation Safety Administration worker 56-year-old Paul Devillier, was arrested a short time later after a brief 'tussle' with officers. Hazeltin, 36, was hit in the face, elbow and eye and is in stable but guarded condition at Interim LSU Hospital. One of the bullets reportedly penetrated his lung and a bullet lodged behind his eye .
Fiona Cullum sheltered Hassan Hussain and Yassin James after they gunned down Sabrina Moss. The men sprayed bullets at mother-of-one Miss Moss and her friends as they took cover from rain. Cullum then lied to officers when quizzed about Hussain after he was arrested in 2013. She sheltered Hussain and James 'hours after the murder' before telling officers she did not remember them being in her home. But Cullum was today handed a suspended sentence by Judge Stephen Kramer QC.
Megan Huntsman, 40, was today given six terms of five years to life in prison after admitting murders. She strangled six of her children to death moments after they were born, police said. One of the children was stillborn - and Huntsman strangled the rest. She was arrested in April last year after her estranged husband found bodies in her garage. Huntsman told police that she started killing off her children when she got pregnant. Sentences will be served consecutively, meaning she will spend at least 15 years in prison .
Zeus, an 11-year-old retired K-9 officer was honored in a special tribute on Wednesday by the Ridgefield Police Department in Connecticut. The German Shepherd, who served eight years in the force, took his last ride in a patrol car during the grand procession held earlier this week. Zeus was being taken to Ridgefield Veterinary Clinic where he was to be euthanized. He was put down because of a severe degenerative hip disorder and declining health .
Prince Charles wrote a letter to Hayley Okines's grieving parents calling her 'an inspiration to millions' The 17-year-old progeria sufferer died earlier this month after suffering from the illness. Prince said he had been 'deeply impressed by her incredible spirit' when they met in 2004. Hayley's funeral was held at All Saints Church in Sidley, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. More than 250 colourfully-dressed mourners gathered at the church for her funeral.
Tuning forks are pieces of metal that make different pitched sounds when struck and made to vibrate. Vibrations are said to tighten sagging skin, eradicate dark circles, lessen wrinkles and stimulate collagen. Treatment comes from the U.S. - where else? Advocates claim the 'sound waves of the forks vibrate and travel deeply into the body along energy pathways'
Shadow chancellor said he would not make 'unfunded and uncosted commitments' after promising to cut deficit. Comes after David Cameron pledged to give NHS whatever it needed - but refused to say how he will find the money. Mr Balls said: 'I won't promise £8billion of spending. The Tories said at the weekend they'll find the £8bn' .
Passenger captured the moment two passenger aircraft landed perfectly in sync at San Francisco Airport. The two planes, one an American Airlines, began their descent at the same time on adjacent runways. As well as the two measuring their approach almost identically, the wheels touch the tarmac simultaneously. Plane landings at Saint Martin's Princess Juliana International Airport have become legendary.
Godfrey Elfwick was recruited to talk on the BBC World Service programme World Have Your Say. He was recruited after tweeting about never having seen any of the Star Wars films . Claimed the films are full of social problems 'rooted in homophobia and racial sterotypes' Said Darth Vader listens to rap music and C-3PO is a 'camp, neurotic coward' . Said Disney should make 'strong feminist' films such as The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast .
Annegret Raunigk, 65, from Berlin, is in the 21st week of her pregnancy with quadruplets. She already has 13 children, the oldest of whom is 44, by five different fathers. The primary school teacher, who is due to retire this year, said she was 'shocked' to find out she was carrying quadruplets .
Pest control company Mortein has copped a spray after making the 'tasteless decision' to link its product to the tragic murder of school teacher Stephanie Scott. The company posted a picture to the account of its mascot, Louie the Fly, along with '#putyourdressout' The post was quickly attacked by people who dubbed it insensitive. The post has since been removed, and apologised for any offence caused.
Matt Stopera lost his iPhone in New York City and the only clue that gave a whereabouts to its located was when some unusual photos of orange trees and fireworks started appearing on his Photostream. The phone had made its way half way around the world to southeastern China and into the hands of a 30-year-old restaurant owner named Li Hongjun. The pictures that were being taken in China were automatically uploaded to Matt's new phone and as an editor for BuzzFeed, he began writing and Tweeting about it. Their 'lost-phone-found-friend' saga generated more than 75 million clicks.
Researchers used camera footage to recreate the Kola fireball's trajectory and hunt down any remaining fragments. They determined the fireball's path by studying its flight and the meteorite's final impact site. This led them to the Annama meteorite, which is an ordinary H5 chondrite - a group of space rocks with high strength that make up 31 per cent of meteorite falls. The computer model compared the orbit of Annama, a 1,100lb (500kg) rock, with the evolution of a dozen orbits of near-Earth asteroids. It showed a similarity with the Evolution of 2014 UR116, which has been classed a 'potentially dangerous asteroid'
Los Angeles-based Hyperkin has designed a case that adds the iconic directional arrows, plus the A and B buttons from the Nintendo Game Boy to an iPhone. Called Smart Boy, the attachment also lets gamers play their existing Game Boy and Game Boy Color games cartridges on their Apple handset. It was originally devised as part of an April Fool's joke, but the popularity and demand for a real product was so high the firm has announced plans to sell it.
Davion Navar Henry Only, 16, has been adopted by his old caseworker Connie Bell Going in Florida. The 52-year-old has known Davion since he was seven years old and has been by his side since then. She will officially become Davion's mother on April 22. Davion had spent his entire life in foster care after his mother gave birth to him behind bars. In 2013 he made an emotional plea for a family to 'love him forever' at a St Petersburg church. He was adopted by a minister in Ohio but sent back into the system a few months later when he fought with one of the minister's children.
Malijah Grant, 1, was taken off life support on Saturday after she was shot in the head in a Thursday drive-by shooting outside Seattle. A spokeswoman for Harborview Medical Center says the girl was brain dead and care was withdrawn Saturday night. Malijah was sitting in the back of a silver Chevy Impala with her parents up front when around 5 shots were fired Thursday afternoon. Police said the shooting was preceded by some sort of an exchange between the occupants of the black sedan and the silver Chevy and initially believed it was a road rage incident gone wrong.
The unidentified woman from Greenpoint, Brooklyn, was apparently distraught over her troubled marriage. She walked to the Kosciuszko Bridge from the Brooklyn side shortly before noon on Monday, climbed over a railing and stood on a section of metal piping barely wide enough to fit her feet. Police arrived on scene at about 11.50am and spent more than two hours talking to the woman and trying to calm her down. At about 2pm the woman agreed to be rescued and New York Police Department officers pulled her to safety over the railing. A witness said she is a 44-year-old Polish mother-of-one who was going through a tough divorce with her husband.
Deputy PM said control of Department for Education would be a key demand of any new power-sharing deal. Mr Clegg said he wanted to avoid a repeat of 'ideological gimmicks' of Mr Gove. The Lib Dems have sought to claim the mantle as the 'party of education' in the coalition.
Kelly Nash, 25, was last seen alive in the early hours of January 5 when he woke up coughing and sneezing, and told his girlfriend, Jessica Sexton, he was not feeling well. By the time Sexton got up at 7.30am, the man was gone. He left the house without his wallet, ID card or the keys to his truck. On February 8, a man fishing at Lake Lanier discovered Nash's badly decomposed body . Nash was discovered in the water wearing the same pajama pants and dark shirt he had on when he stopped by a convenience store to pick up some items just hours before he went missing .
Photographer Brandon Stanton posted a photo of a New York resident whose name is Beyoncé. The photo was accompanied by a statement from her describing the inconvenience of sharing a celebrity name. The Facebook post has received almost 300,000 shares as well as thousands of comments from people with equally if not more unfortunate names .
Yaakov Naumi, 32, was raised in the Israeli town of Bnei Brak and educated in an ultra orthodox school. He trained as a photojournalist with the haredi press, Behadrey Haredim, and revealed that despite his ultra orthodox background, his work there meant he encountered rituals and traditions that he’d never seen before.
The first man to serve as White House social secretary, Jeremy Bernard, is leaving after four years on the job. The White House said today that Bernard, 53, would depart after a state dinner next month held in honor of the Japanese Prime Minister. The first lady said in a statement she was 'lucky to have such a talented individual on my team' and 'I am equally lucky to have made a lifelong friend in Jeremy' Bernard is also the first gay man to hold the position.
95.9 percent of women 15 to 19 years old were childless in 2014, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2012, that number was 94.9%. For women ages 20 to 24, 75.2 percent wereChildless last year, up from 75.4 percent in 2012. 47.6 percent of. women ages 15 to 44 were childlessness last year. The 2012 figure was 46.5 percent.
Chris Roberts was yanked off his plane after it landed in Syracuse, New York, on Wednesday. He was questioned for four hours by two FBI agents and two uniformed officers. FBI agents took electronic devices and computer files from Roberts and confiscated his laptop and thumb drives. Roberts, who works for security intelligence company One World Labs, was coming to town to speak at an aerospace conference.
Cle 'Bone' Sloan, 45, was crushed beneath the wheels of Knight's pickup truck in January. He was left with two fractured ankles and wounds on to his head, knees and shoulder. But he told the court on Monday that he is 'no snitch' and 'will not be used to send Suge Knight to prison' Knight is accused of murdering Terry Carter, 55, and trying to murder Sloan, whom he left with broken bones and other injuries. Sloan even seemed to speak in Knight's defense - telling the court that he punched him through the window earlier in the fatal encounter.
Study found women routinely ask for £4,000 less for a typical job, but this widens to £10,000 in senior industries. On average, women ask for almost a fifth less than men, rising to nearly a third in some financial sectors. East Anglia and the East Midlands had largest gender difference in expected salaries. North West England had the smallest, according to the research from Reed.co.uk.
Stephen Dodd tweeted a picture of Asif Bodi and Abubakar Bhula praying at Anfield last month. He added the caption: 'Muslims praying at half-time at the match yesterday #disgrace' Police investigated but decided no criminal offence had taken place and referred matter back to club. Campaigners have called for football clubs to install prayer rooms so Muslim fans can pray in peace.
Jean-Marie Le Pen, 87, said Nazi gas chambers were 'a detail of history' in an interview. His daughter Marine, the current leader of the far-right Front Nationale (FN), was furious. She said he was 'nostalgic' for the days when Algeria was French. But he has refused to step down as honorary president of the party, calling it a 'crazy idea' .
From cakes to curries, freezing brings out more of their flavour and boosts the texture. Here, Tessa Cunningham puts a host of our favourite foods to the frozen test. Cakes, crisps, tomatoes, vegetables and herbs can all be frozen for up to three months .
Loved-up couples around the world are sharing the intimate moment they got engaged via Instagram account HowHeAsked. One Parisian proposal was captured by a photographer secretly hired by the gallant groom-to-be. Another high-altitude proposal captured by the groom's brother across the valley in Norway. One couple shared their 10-year anniversary proposal in Venice, Italy.
Timothy Eli Thompson was born premature on March 4 without any nasal passages or sinus cavities, a condition so rare it only has a one in 197 million chance of happening. Facebook removed a photo of the boy after a pro-life group put it in an ad in an effort to promote his story. The social media site has since reversed its decision after public protest and admitted it made a mistake .
Kaden Lum was gunned down by an unidentified suspect at his home in Bremerton, Washington, on March 28. His mother, Jalisa Lum, was trying to shield her son from the gunman when he was shot. Heather Kelso, who was sharing a room with the youngster's mother, was also killed. A neighbor visiting at the time was also shot in the abdomen but survived . The Kitsap Sun printed the controversial illustration on their opinion page. It depicts Kaden as an angel next to a caricature of a devil dressed as Uncle Sam. The wording above the cartoon reads: 'Since Kaden is an angel, then…' .
Messenger is currently 18 miles (29.1km) above Mercury after Nasa used the last of its fuel in a last ditch effort to push the spacecraft higher into orbit after it dropped to within nine miles (15km) of the surface. The spacecraft, however, is expected to smash into the planet's surface on 30 April. But as messenger drops ever closer to Mercury's surface, it is sending back some of the most detailed images ever obtained of the smallest planet in our solar system. Among the features it has revealed to scientists in the past month are patterns of distinctive hollows - each around a couple of hundred metres wide - in the bottom of a huge impact basin.
Carolyn Thorpe, 62, was killed and her daughter Sarah Wright was injured when the tree fell on them. The 20-foot American ash tree was planted to mark the birth of Napoleon I's first son. An investigation found it was ridden with parasites that had rotted the wood and made it unstable. The town hall of Hiers-Brouage has now paid out more than £86,000 in compensation .
Edwin 'Jock' Mee accused of carrying out sex attacks on 11 female cadets between 2010 and 2011. One woman, now 27, claims he locked her in a room and raped her as he called her a 'sweet woman' She claims she became pregnant before suffering a life threatening ectopic pregnancy. Mee denies 17 counts of sexual assault, three rapes and one count of assault by penetration .
Jake Boys, 19, surprised Emily-Victoria Canham, 18, with tickets to see One Direction in Cardiff. He told her they would fly to the Welsh capital to see Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson. But he ended up booking plane tickets to the Republic of Ireland - where Cardiff is in Ireland. Miss Canham tweeted her dismay after learning of the blunder from her 'vlogger' boyfriend.
Lawrence Tynes, 36, is seeking $20million in lost future earnings and $15,000 in damages after he contracted the deadly infection in 2013 following a surgery on an ingrown toenail. Tynes and another player, offensive guard Carl Nicks, both contracted Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections during a July 2013 outbreak of the infection during the Buccaneers' summer training camp prior to the season. The suit also claims that the team did not use necessary sterile techniques and routinely left therapy devices, equipment and surfaces unclean. The lawsuit was announced on Monday and alleges that the Buccaneers 'failed to disclose and actively concealed ongoing incidents
Sir David Nicholson warns of a 'substantial financial problem' at the heart of the NHS. Former head of NHS England says politicians are ignoring it to boost their election chances. Warns that the financial peril it faces will soon be 'crystal clear' . Nick Clegg and Jeremy Hunt back Sir David's intervention on LBC this morning. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt says the NHS faces 'significant financial challenge'
A United Airlines regional jet carried her back to the East Coast on Thursday from the Omaha, Nebraska airport. Her flight was bound for Newark, New Jersey, the major airport most convenient to her spacious Chappaqua, New York home. A reporter with the liberal news outlet Vox tweeted a photo of Clinton toting her own luggage on Thursday in Omaha. Clinton had just finished a three-day presidential campaign swing in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She held a top-secret meeting with Democratic Party insiders who were told to surrender their cell phones and cameras beforehand.
Dr Ram Manohar, 38, of Barnston, Wirral, has denied four counts of sexual assault. He is accused of groping two nurses while working at Arrowe Park Hospital in 2013. Nurse A said he groped her breast after she asked him about chest X-rays. Nurse B said he examined and touched her genital area on July 10 and October 31, 2013. The A&E consultant claims he had been pointing to different parts of Nurse A's body.
A man dressed as a woman robbed a service station in Watervale, Victoria on Monday night. He approached the shop assistant at the counter brandishing a fake machine gun and demanded the money from the till. The terrified shop assistant handed over a quantity of cash and the robber made his way out of the store. Police have released an image of a man that may assist with their enquiries .
Rev Richard Coles rose to fame as half of the famously gay 1980s pop band The Communards. Known to many for presenting Radio 4’s gentle human interest show Saturday Live. He is the supposed inspiration for the hero of the BBC church sitcom Rev. Rev. Richard. Coles, 52, is now a regular on TV and radio, but performs at his 14th century parish church.
Researchers have long known that there is water in the form of ice on Mars. New information from Nasa's Mars rover Curiosity shows that it is possible there is liquid water close to the surface. The explanation is that the substance perchlorate has been found in the soil, which lowers the freezing point so the water does not freeze into ice, but is liquid and present in very salty water.
Leo Bernal, 8, was shot in the head as he lay in bed at his home in Culver City, California, over the weekend. Doctors had to open the child's skull to extract the bullet, leaving him with a partially shaved scalp and 23 staples. He was released from the hospital Friday, five days after the shooting . His head was partially shaved and marred by two long, stapled incisions .
Eating out is associated with higher calorie, saturated fat and salt intake – all causes of high blood pressure. Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School in Singapore found 27.4 per cent of the population suffered from pre-hypertension. Of these, 38 per cent ate more than 12 meals out per week, the study found.
Facinet Keita was representing Guinea in the 2012 Olympics when he was knocked out in the qualifying stages. The 31-year-old claims his coaches told him he lost the fight 'like a baby' and there would be trouble when he returned. After three months sleeping rough, he handed himself in to authorities and was locked up in an immigration detention centre. While there he made two requests for asylum, both of which were rejected. After the second failed request, he was told he had to leave Britain on December 17, 2013. He agreed to board a plane to Ghana but was turned back because he did not have the correct travel documents. He returned to Britain and was once again detained.
Randy Linn, now in a California federal prison where he's two years into his 20-year sentence, said that he can't believe that he tried to destroy a place of worship. Federal prosecutors said Linn drove about two hours from his home in St. Joe, Indiana, to suburban Toledo on September 30, 2012, and broke into the mosque where he poured gasoline on a prayer rug and lit it on fire. Linn later said while pleading guilty to hate crime charges that he'd become enraged after seeing images of wounded soldiers in the news and decided to burn the mosque.
Kevin Morton, 49, gave son Kye Backhouse, 13, morphine after he complained of feeling unwell. Kye was found dead at his home in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, in October last year. Morton admitted manslaughter at Preston Crown Court and could now face jail.
The Jane Doe was found in a wooded area in Volusia County, Florida, on April 23, 1990. The death was ruled a homicide and the case remains open . A forensic artist recently created a lifelike, computer-generated image of the woman’s face, which is the biggest development in the case in years .
The Gold Moto 360 is available to pre-order online from O2 and any customers making orders before 10pm BST on 20 April will receive the watch on 21 April. It will then go on general sale online and exclusively from O 2 stores in the UK on 23 April. The original Moto 360 has a 22mm black leather strap and costs £199. Motorola's Gold version has an 18mm stainless steel band and costs £50 more, at £249.99. Apple's Edition range is made from 18 karat gold and has a price tag starting at $10,000 in the US and £8,000.
Amir Khan could face a police probe after posting pictures on Snapchat while driving his car. The 28-year-old posted the pictures to the image sharing app from behind the wheel in the city of Fremont close to San Francisco. According to Californian law, using a mobile phone while driving is an offence. Fremont Police Department have yet to say if they will be looking into the snaps and if an offence took place .
Dominika Petrinova, from the Czech Republic, was furious after her boyfriend Erik Meldik's prank. The 27-year-old had burst into tears when she was told her dog Sam had been put in the wash. The prankster then revealed the 'joke' and that her beloved pet was safe and sound. So she decided to exact her revenge in a painful prank of her own by super gluing wax strips to a chair. She blindfolds her naked boyfriend before getting him to sit down on the booby-trapped seat.
Duli Hembrom wrote to the principal of Milan Mithi Uchha Vidyalaya after failing to convince her parents to call off wedding. She wrote: 'I do not want to get married, I took an oath at the time of admission that I will not get married before I turn 18' She added that she wanted the teacher to stop the marriage 'whichever way possible' The Child Marriage Restraint Act, passed in India during British rule in 1929, specified that a girl must be 18 and a boy 21 before they can wed.
MailOnline Travel looks at the world's most unusual, excessive hotel amenities. At over 50 locations of the Kimpton Hotel chain in the US, staff will put a goldfish in any guest's room. At the Namale Resort & Spa in Fiji, couples are 'kidnapped' and whisked away for a picnic lunch in paradise. At The Club Hotel & Spa, Jersey, a sunshine butler is on hand to polish sunglasses.
Contestants Gerry Tynan and Anne Lewin came up with eight-letter double entendre in word game. Countdown co-presenter Rachel Riley looked embarassed as she spelt out word 'erection' Host Nick Hewer failed to stifle his laughter as he tried to contain his giggles. It is not the first time the show's host has struggled to contain himself when a rude word has popped up.
In Coalition agreement, Tories and Lib Dems pledged to roll back Labour’s ‘state intrusion’. But research shows Government has invented 22 ways of criminalising public every month. So-called crimes include diving into Thames without authority, queue-jumping at Tube station and hogging motorway lane.
The GR20 trail runs down the mountainous spine of Corsica and happens to be the toughest trek in Europe. It started in the remote Golo Valley, where the ancient Sentiers de Transhumance used for more than 1,000 years. The average hike was five to seven hours and at times I walked for ages without meeting another soul.
Xavier Morales, 48, has been placed on indefinite administrative leave after a female employee accused him of assaulting her at agency headquarters. The female agent alleged that she was attending a party with Morales, her boss, in a Washington, D.C. restaurant when he said he loved her and wanted to have sex with her. The party, held on March 31 at the Capitol City Brewing Company, was being thrown in Morales' honor to celebrate his recent assignment to head the Louisville Secret Service field office. Morales, who was a manager in the agency's security clearance division, was due to start his new position this week .
A Pain and Gain report has revealed that home resales recording a gross loss were at an all time low. Sydney recorded the lowest loss-making resales at just 2.4 percent over the quarter. Perth and Melbourne also saw extremely low resale losses of 5.5 percent and 5.6 percent respectively. Melbourne homes are held for longer than any other capital city with a current owning period of nearly 12 years. In NSW, areas such as Auburn, Burwood, Canada Bay and Snowy River have the longest average owning periods.
The 18-year-old victim, Cortez Berry, was serving time at the Burruss Correctional Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia, for his role in a 2011 carjacking and robbery. The disturbing image was uploaded to Facebook Friday using a cellphone that had been sneaked into the jail. It shows the teenager hunched down with a swollen eye in front of two shirtless young men, one of whom is holding the leash. 'I was like oh my God! What happened? How'd it happen? It's a terrifying picture to see,' Berry's mother, Demetria Harris, told WRDW last week.
School leaders warn 'bleak' situation is likely to worsen due to rise in pupil numbers and 'greater competition' for graduates among employers. London schools are experiencing the most problems finding teachers in English, maths and science, followed by the North West and East of England. Overall, 86 per cent had 'difficulty' recruiting teachers for core subjects. And 65 per cent said recruitment was more difficult than in previous years.
Hizb ut-Tahrir (HT) has reportedly attacked civil activists in Aleppo alongside al-Qaeda franchise Nusra Front. Several British men linked to ISIS are known to have been in contact with the group while studying at UK universities. Maajid Nawaz, Lib Dem candidate for Hampstead and Kilburn, was a member of HT for 13 years. He was jailed in Egypt in 2005 for his role in radical Islamist group and renounced in 2006.
Boeing 777-300ER was travelling from Guangzhou, China to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at 7:30am local time. After stopping to refuel it departed for Bole International Airport, but returned due to engine trouble. The plane was taken out of service for an inspection and any necessary repairs. Passengers were forced to disembark and enter the airport terminal.
This year has seen a rash of massive dust storms around the world that have led to travel chaos and blocked out sunlight. This week incredible footage showed the moment an unusual 'apocalyptic' dust storm, known in Arabic as a haboob, struck Belarus, turning day to night. China has suffered four massive sandstorms since the start of the year. Some experts have said climate change bringing excessive heat can make some areas more susceptible to dust storms. But one European scientist pointed out that the number of dust storms over the decades has always been variable.
Attorney General Eric Holder sent a memo on Friday to Justice Department employees reminding them that soliciting prostitutes is against agency rules and can lead to suspension or firing. His memo came weeks after a scathing inspector general's report found the Drug Enforcement Administration had mishandled allegations that several of its agents went to sex parties with prostitutes. Ten DEA agents - an assistant regional director and nine special agents - had the alleged parties 'at government-leased headquarters' The DOJ is investigating the disciplinary process following the accusations of sexual misconduct.
Nick Clegg will vow to protect entire education budget in next parliament 'from cradle to college' Unlike Tory and Labour plans, spending would rise per pupil. An extra 460,000 schoolchildren expected in the next five years under Lib Dem plans. It is understood this is a deal-breaker in any future coalition talks after May 7.
The typed dispatch was sent by German president Karl Doenitz on May 8, 1945, telling officers to abandon fighting or face the Allies' wrath. It was seized from Luftwaffe chief Robert von Greim when he was arrested that day. The WWI fighter ace then killed himself rather than be tortured by the Russians. It is expected to fetch £21,000 when it goes under the hammer at Bonhams, New York.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that the H5N2 bird flu virus had been found at a farm in northwest Iowa's Osceola County - prompting a massive bird cull. The confirmation means up to 5.3 million hens there must be destroyed in a state that produces one in every five eggs consumed in the country. Seven other Midwestern states have also been hit by the virus, dooming nearly 7.8 million turkeys and chickens since March.
For more than 2,000 years, invaders have been fighting over glorious Kefalonia. Instead of fast-food restaurants you will find charming family-run tavernas that make this island a foodie heaven. Great forests of pines, cypress and cedars still sweep down the steep hillsides, often ending in cliffs of chalk as white as those at Dover. The island is replete with diverse things to see on day trips but the nightlife is virtually non-existent .
The 22-year-old said she kneed Jason Lee, an ex-Goldman Sachs managing director, in the groin during the struggle after he forced her onto the floor whilst naked in the bathroom of his $35,000 a month rented mansion. She sobbed and said she was left in a state of 'disbelief' and begged her friends to take her home - because she felt that it was her fault. Lee, 38, has denied first-degree rape, sexual misconduct and third-degree assault and faces up to 25 years in jail if convicted.
First lady Michelle Obama told celebrity chef and daytime talk-show host Rachael Ray that it was the armed agents who provide around-the-clock security for the family. 'The Secret Service, actually, because they wouldn't let me in the car with her,' Mrs. Obama said in an excerpt of the interview that was released by Ray's program. The full interview is set to air Thursday .
Sfinar Gourian, popularly known as 'Safinaz', was fined £15,000 after being found guilty in a case raised by a private complainant. She is expected to avoid jail time after paying £10,000 bail and launching an appeal. The Armenian native has already appeared in several Egyptian movies, performed at society weddings and is married to an Egyptian national.
Arlette Ricci, 74, was 'particularly determined' to stash money in Swiss accounts for more than two decades. Sentenced to three years in prison, with two years suspended, and fined £700,000. Her daughter Margot Vignat, 51, also convicted and given eight-month suspended sentence. Ricci is the first French national to face trial over tax evasion in 'test case'
Forget tap water, we're now being sold a raft of infused and health-boosting H20s. Sweet tasting birch water contains saponins which can help your body absorb less fat. Artichoke water is said to contain minerals including iron, potassium, vitamin C and magnesium. Cactus water contains extract of prickly pear cactus, a plant with levels minerals which can aid the digestive system.
Tara and Gavin Hills, from Kanata, Canada, have been firmly in the anti-vaccination camp, that is until their seven children contracted whooping cough. At first, Mrs Hills thought her kids had a bad cold, but then she heard their deep, booming cough that made them gag and vomit - 'the kind of cough that stops a parent's heart' . The Hills' six sons and a daughter ranging in age from 10 months to 10 years have been ordered to remain in quarantine at their house in Kanata until they stop being contagious.
Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Kim Richards was arrested early Thursday morning after allegedly attacking a police officer. The 50-year-old reality star was reportedly drinking vodka tonics at The Polo Lounge in The Beverly Hills Hotel at around 1:30am when a bartender refused to serve her. The mother-of-four then became very angry and reportedly shouted 'Don't you know who I am?' . She then went to a bathroom and refused to come out - which is when cops were called. She was charged with trespassing, resisting arrest, battery on a officer and drunk in public.
Bradley Dew, 26, had been drinking with his friend at a pub in Faversham in Kent earlier that day. He had borrowed his mobile but returned to his friend's home to steal it later in the evening. Dew pushed his friend back into a wall before striking him across the face. He then stole £10 out of his wallet and fled the scene before being found by police . Dew was found guilty of robbery and assault by a jury at Maidstone Crown Court .
Waverley mayor Sally Betts wrote a reference for convicted rapist Luke Lazarus and is now developing 'a new risky behaviour education program' for young women. She wrote the reference for Lazarus 'out of loyalty to the family' after he raped an 18-year-old woman in an alleyway outside his father's SOHO nightclub, in Sydney. Cr Betts is reportedly developing the program for school girls alongside Waverley Action for Youth Services (WAYS) and the police. Lazarus, 23, was jailed for at least three years on March 27 for raping the teenage virgin in a Sydney alleyway .
Sydney radio station 2UE sent out a tweet on Thursday morning which appears to have come from a disgruntled former employee. 'We hope you like the sound of whinging hyenas reading the news. #bringbackblanda', the post ended. The tweet was in reference to the station's former newsreader Steve Blanda, who had read the news at 2UE for over a decade. A 2UE spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia that they were aware of the posting but denied the message came from one of their accounts.
Annabel Beam, now 12, was playing outside her Texas home with her sisters when she slipped and fell. She fell 30ft headfirst down the inside of a hollow tree and hit her head three times on the way down. Medics feared the worst, but she survived the fall with only bumps and bruises. She told her parents: 'I went to heaven when I was in that tree. I sat in Jesus' lap' Annabel's mother, Christy, 42, said: 'She'd been through enough real drama in her short life. She had no interest in melodrama' .
Labour candidate Naz Shah claims she was forced into marriage when she was 15 years old. But Respect MP George Galloway claims to have a copy of her 'nikah', or Pakistani marriage certificate. He says it shows she was married in 1990, when she would have been 16 and a half. Labour say there are two copies of the nikah, one dated in 1988 and another in 1990. They say the second was drawn up when her husband tried to get a spouse visa to the UK. But Ms Shah has hit back, saying there are no two copies and that she was coerced .
The 29-year-old was seen leaving an art gallery in Mayfair wearing ripped jeans and a chic blazer. The ex-girlfriend of Prince Harry radiated health thanks to a bronze glow as she laughed with friends. It's the second night out on the town for the party girl, who joined friends at the opening of The Ivy Chelsea Garden on Tuesday.
Operation Xeres will focus on allegations relating to abuse at Skegby Hall children's home near Mansfield. The inquiry will also look into nine other centres in Nottinghamshire where children were said to have been physically or sexually abused. Three of the 23 allegations relate to a former youth detention centre, where teenage inmates were detained with the oldest claim dating back to the 1940s.
Jerry A. Hostetler was once a 24-year-old pimp known to Indianapolis police as Mr. Big. After becoming a local construction mini-mogul, he started buying up the homes around his modest 3-bedroom ranch house. He cobbled them together, dug a swimming pool, dug ponds, imported fountains, added ballrooms, added life-size statues of gorillas, added -- of all things -- a stone grotto (into which he installed a hot tub) The house is actually five garden-variety ranch houses cobbled together to form a 20,000-plus square foot campus-o-fun complete with swimming pool and ballroom.
Richard Howarth, 35, says he breaks out in a sweat and starts shaking when he sees Ukip leader on TV. The father-of-one says he has to immediately change the channel or he becomes ill. The medical recruitment consultant says hearing Farage's voice makes him 'physically sick' Psychologist says it's possible to have a reaction to a politician or person you fundamentally disagree with.
A new generation of suncreams promise to protect against the damage from infra-red A rays. Others say they protect the skin from the inside out with antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables. Dr Bav Shergill, a consultant dermatologist at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, gives his verdict.
Thomas K. Jenkins, 49, of Capitol Heights, Maryland, was arrested last month by deputies with the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office. From September 2014 to February 2015, Jenkins allegedly carried out 18 commercial robberies in Dover, Delaware, authorities there said. A car was found behind a building where a robbery took place and led deputies in Maryland to consider Jenkins as a suspect, authorities said. Police say Jenkins had cut a hole in the roof of a commercial business in Maryland on March 9 and deputies arrested him as he fled.
Teaching watchdog working on possible disciplinary cases against current and former staff members. Allegations include an al-Qaeda style video was copied and pupils punished by making them kneel on floor. National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) is looking at 30 disciplinary cases. Professional hearings are set to begin next month with many more likely to be targeted .
Woman yelled 'End the ECB dictatorship!' before being bundled off by two heavyset guards. She flashed a V-for-victory sign and smiled as two men carried her away by her arms and legs. Draghi returned minutes later looking a little shaken but resumed his press conference. Feminist activist group Femen, known for topless protests, claimed responsibility.
Grenada is known for its zesty spices and self-sufficiency - the only food it imports is milk. Meat and fish are plentiful and, because the soil is very fertile, the vegetables, fruit and salads are glossiest you'll ever see. Exotic fruit - mangoes, star fruit, passion fruit, melon and skin-up, which is like a lychee - are the stars of the summer.
Bogan Shire Council in western New South Wales wants to erect a 'big bogan' statue. The 3.6m tall steel figure would be cut out of 5mm steel plate. The figure is wearing a singlet, has a handlebar moustache and is holding a fishing rod. Locals and visitors would also be able to sit on it and take photographs. The construction and installation of the statue would be a total cost of $8,000 .
Coffee matching rules are not as hard and fast as wine pairing ones, but there are still some things you should consider. The next time you order your coffee give some thought to your choice of pastry. The classic English pastry has been identified as the perfect accompaniment to a creamy latte. Flat whites are best accompanied by a blueberry muffin, and a plain black coffee is best drunk with a glazed ring doughnut .
Actor Ricky Dearman was falsely accused of being leader of a London satanic cult. He was accused of trafficking children into the UK to be tortured and killed on video. But Scotland Yard investigated the 'baseless' claims and found they had been made by his children. Police are now hunting for Ella Draper and her partner Abraham Christie, who may have fled abroad. Mr Dearman now hopes to win custody of his children, who are in care.
International Monetary Fund warns Britain will still be running a budget deficit at the end of the decade. The state will continue to spend more on public services and other areas than it raises in tax. Conservatives have pledged to return Britain to the black in 2018-19 with a surplus of £5.2billion. But the IMF predicted that there would still be a deficit of £7billion in 2019-20.
Wonga, the UK’s biggest payday loans firm, today revealed it racked up a £37.3million loss last year. Revenues declined to £217.2million in the period, down by almost £100million. City watchdog has forecast that just three or four payday lenders out of 400 will be left standing following introduction of the rules in January.
Vincent Cianni, 63, spent three years traveling the U.S. photographing and interviewing gay veterans and servicemen to share their stories of suppression, sadness and silence in a moving photo essay, Gays in the Military. 'I couldn't understand why anyone would join the military, much less why gay people would joined the military,' said the photographer.
Police are hunting for Kellie Cherie Phillips, 38, and Jondrew Megil Lachaux, a 39-year-old ex-convict, after tying the couple to a case of horrific child neglect. The couple are believed to have abandoned the house several weeks or months ago, leaving the 17-year old girl with the two younger children in a brown stucco two-story tract home with a tile roof on Wood Thrush Place, about 10 miles northwest of downtown Las Vegas. A police SWAT team broke into the house Thursday and discovered the body of the 3-yearold. The 4-month-old girl was severely malnourished and was taken to
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop caught up with world-renowned shoe designer Jimmy Choo in Perth over the Easter holidays. The pair crossed paths at popular Japanese restaurant Nobu, in Perth's Crown Casino, where Choo was a special guest at a luncheon, attended by Ms Bishop. The 58-year-old is famously a huge fan of the Malaysian shoe designer's pieces. Ms Bishop was in Perth to talk to the families of SAS members while Choo is hosting a masterclass at Curtin University.
Sonia Pereiro-Mendez says she was denied millions in pay and bonuses when she became pregnant. She claims she was 'mocked' and subjected to 'gratuitous derogatory' comments about childcare. The executive director in distressed investing is suing her employer for sex and maternity discrimination. She recorded managers at the global investment firm 'without their knowledge', tribunal hears.
Cordula Schacht is representing Joseph Goebbels' estate in the case against Random House Germany. Her father Hjalmar Schacht was Hitler's minister of economics from 1934 to 1937. Peter Longerich, a leading authority on the Holocaust and Nazi Germany, drew on the diaries for a biography. The English edition of the biography, which includes the same entries, is due to be published in May.
Norfolk Southern train was traveling through Salters Pond Road and Highway 121, near Trenton, at 8.30pm. Car was carrying anhydrous ammonia - a highly toxic, nitrogen-based chemical that can form explosive mixtures with air. It was also transporting non-hazardous ammonia nitrate. Derailment caused up to 15 cars to overturn and leak, authorities said on Friday night. Incident prompted civil emergency message to be activated for residents and businesses within a 1.5-mile radius of the area. Thirty people were subsequently evacuated as a 'precaution', but no one was injured.
The UK clocked up growth of 2.8 per cent in 2014 - seven times higher than France’s 0.4 per cent. This was enough for Britain to leapfrog socialist France and become second most powerful economy in Europe, behind Germany. The UK is expected to cement its position in coming years as one of the fastest growing major economies in the West.
Anthony Mann, 78, was spared jail for killing his wife Janet at their home in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. He stabbed her to death after she begged him to 'bring her suffering to an end' He was given a two year suspended sentence at Leamington Justice Centre today. The judge said he accepted the conclusions of two psychiatrists that the defendant had been suffering a mental disorder on the night of the killing.
Annegret Raunigk, 65, from Berlin, will give birth to four babies in a matter of weeks. She is in her 21st week of pregnancy after being artificially inseminated using sperm and eggs. Mother-of-13 already has 13 children and is due to retire this year.
Trevor Brooks is a known associate of Islamist firebrand preacher Anjem Choudary. He was told it was not in the public interest for him to have a passport because he is seen as a terror risk. The 39-year-old was released from prison last month after serving part of his 11-month term.
Labour leader accuses PM of 'ducking' chance to defend his record in government or explain how he would pay for tax giveaways and spending pledges. Mr Cameron has pledged to find £7billion to pay for cuts for lower and middle earners. He has also promised to increase NHS budget by £8billion a year, while slashing welfare spending by £12billion. 'Challengers' Debate' will feature Miliband, Ukip's Nigel Farage, Natalie Bennett of the Greens, SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon and Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood.
A two-metre South American boa constrictor is on the loose after police mistakenly believed it was a harmless python and set it free. A bizarre search is now unfolding on Queensland's Gold Coast as authorities try to locate the reptile which could pose a threat to local wildlife and even people's pet cats and dogs. Snake catcher Tony Harrison warned that if the large-predatory boa has Inclusion Body Disease 'it can be unbelievably contagious if that gets loose in Australia'
Cardinal Rainer Woelki urged forgiveness for all of the victims - including co-pilot Andreas Lubitz. He is widely blamed for 'deliberately' crashing jet after locking captain out of cockpit. German President Joachim Gauck said tragedy had provoked grief and sorrow. 500 bereaved relatives of the doomed flights were among 1,500 to attend the touching service. Flags have been flown at half-mast across the country as political and religious leaders join hundreds of relatives in the west-German city.
Pret A Manger's new concept is called 'Good Evenings', and runs from 6pm until 11pm every night. Diners can order at tills but be served at tables decked out in smart crockery and silverware. Starbucks UK will also be launching an evening menu, offering ten types of wine plus hot and cold small plates.
A handful of animal keepers at Salt Lake City's Hogle Zoo found themselves with a tiny red-headed charge when Eve, a Bornean orangutan, died a few weeks after giving birth. Now 5 months old, the 14-inch, 11-pound Tuah is starting to crawl. His parents Eve and Elijah, both passed away last fall. After four months of round-the-clock care from zookeepers and his older sister, Tuah was revealed to the public on Saturday.
William Beggs, 54, known as the Limbs in the Loch killer, is serving a life sentence in Saughton Prison, Edinburgh. He murdered and dismembered Barry Wallace, 18, in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, in 1999. The teenager's limbs and torso were found in Loch Lomond and his head was dumped in the sea. The 54-year-old screamed in pain as boiling water was thrown over his face and hands in the cell attack.
Forty-seven per cent of 2,070 adults polled said they didn't know who led British forces against France in the battle. Young people are more likely to associate Waterloo with the London railway station or the Abba song than the actual battle. National Army Museum, together with Waterloo 200, are planning a series of events to bring Waterloo to life .
Siti Zainab was sentenced to death in 1999 after confessing to stabbing her employer to death. She was on death row for over 15 years while Saudi authorities waited for victim's youngest child to reach adulthood to decide whether or not the family wanted to pardon her or demand her execution. Indonesian President Joko Widodo and three of his predecessors had previously written to the Saudi king asking for the victim's family to forgive the domestic worker. But the sentence was carried out despite their claims that they were not given adequate notice or information before she was killed. Amnesty International says her killing 'smacks of basic lack of humanity'
The New York Post's Page Six alleged Sunday that chef Bobby Flay has been having an affair with his assistant Eliyse Tirrell and that it led to the breakdown of his marriage to Stephanie March. March's friend Maia Madison, a writer and actress, told Page Six that March arrived 'sobbing uncontrollably' at her home just after Thanksgiving after finding out about the affair. The celebrity chef's business partner Laurence Kretchmer moved swiftly to dismiss the claims, saying that if Flay, 50, had an ongoing affair with an employee, he would know about it.
Hemp is used legally in a range of ways - from its seeds to its oils - with many touting its health benefits. Cannabis plants contain more than 60 unique compounds called cannabinoids. Two of the most common compounds are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) CBD is believed to alleviate joint pains, treat mood disorders and even help animals lose weight. Canna Companion, based in Sultan in Washington, uses hemp from the Cannabis sativa strain in its capsules and biscuits and ships internationally.
Ukip leader said he was ‘jealous’ of how the Tory leader has reversed the greying process. Mr Farage said he had shaken Mr Cameron’s hand and ‘complimented him on his appearance’. Mr Cameron has been accused of visiting stylists and trichologists to keep his hair looking youthful.
Arson, vandalism and direct threats against Jews, synagogues and other Jewish institutions included in figure. In France, the number of anti-Semitic attacks rose to 164 in 2014 compared with 141 in 2013. Britain registered 141 violent incidents against Jews in 2014, after 95 a year earlier. In January this year, four hostages were killed in a Paris kosher supermarket in an anti-Semitism attack.
Rachel Simpson, 15, was diagnosed last year with a one-in-a-million genetic condition. She has a mutation of the GATA2 gene, which is important in the production of blood cells. The disorder means a sufferer's blood count might be low, making them vulnerable to infection. Or, the blood cells might be abnormal, leading to leukaemia if untreated. The rest of her family are now waiting on tests which could reveal who else has the faulty gene.
Criminologist Richard Hoskins has identified 'startling similarities' between Hatton Garden raid and novel Black Echo. The novel is based on real-life bank robbers dubbed 'The Hole In The Ground Gang' who struck three vaults in LA in 1986 and 1987. In both raids, the gangs bored into vaults using heavy drills, broke in over a long weekend, set off an alarm on the Friday that wasn't checked out, and raided safety deposit boxes. Mr Hoskins said: 'The timeline fits almost exactly, right down to the alarm being set off on a Friday and the break in being discovered on a Tuesday'
Value of coloured stones has risen by more than 2,000 per cent over the last ten years. Leading auctioneers now branding them a better investment than diamonds. Celebrities such as Kate Middleton, Beyoncé and Rosamund Pike have driven the craze. A-list stars Beyoncé, Naomi Watts and Mila Kunis have also played their part .
The Hague is home to one of the cornerstones of European art - Vermeer's Girl With A Pearl Earring. It was classed as a village until Louis Bonaparte (Napoleon's brother and king of Holland) set up here in 1806. It has a genteel moat/canal, which encircles the historic centre. HanTing is the latest Michelin star in town and the best place for Indonesian cuisine.
Walter Scott, 50, and Pierre Fulton, his friend of several years, had met for breakfast on April 4 before Scott drove him to a church so Fulton could collect a bag of vegetables. He then took Fulton home to drop off the bag there before they both headed over to Scott's house. But as they returned home, their car was pulled over for a broken tail light in North Charleston. Scott jumped out of the car fled the scene - and was shot multiple times in the back by officer Michael Slager in a horrifying incident captured on a passerby's cell phone camera. Fulton said he heard the crackle of a Taser and shots fired.
Amanda Curtis, the founder of fashion company Nineteenth Amendment, snapped the phenomenon while she was waiting for the Long Island Railroad at the Glen Cove station on Long Island early Tuesday. The rare formation appears to be formed of two double rainbows next to each other. The image was taken in a split second while her train was coming in to the station.
Robert Bates, 73, appeared on the Today show on Friday, where he apologized to the family of Eric Harris, 44, who was shot dead during a botched undercover gun-sale operation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on April 2. He said that he had been in his car several blocks away when Harris ran towards him amid a botched sting operation. In an attempt to subdue him, Bates went to grab his Taser, but was unaware he had actually pulled out his gun instead. In the video of the incident, Bates can be heard shouting 'Taser! Taser!' When the gunshot goes off, he says: 'I shot him. I'm sorry' .
The new map allows astronomers to 'stand' on planetary surfaces and could help explain how water and lava once flowed across the red planet. The first mosaic, pieced together by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), comprises 1.4 million square miles (2.3 million square km) of the surface. It covers the vast crater-strewn highland region of Mars, parts of the Ares Vallis outflow channel, the chaotic Aram Chaos region as well as the Meridiani Planum and Chryse Planitia plains. Individual stereo and colour images from a total of 89 Martian orbits were combined to create the map.
Kyle Wittstock, 22, died on Monday afternoon after his paraglider crashed into a garage door in Yanchep, Perth. The 22-year-old left behind a fiance and a nine-week-old daughter, who he referred to as his 'little lion cub' in Facebook posts. Mr Wittstock also posted several pictures of himself in February in the air with his new paramotor .
Ford showcased its £260,000 GT in a stunning light installation in the heart of Milan's Piazza de Fidele. The light sculpture walked through the steps of rendering to give insight into the car's conception. First models have already been shipped to China and will be unrolled across Europe next year. Bosses say they have been 'pleased' with the reaction the car has received in Milan.
The girl, who attends school in San Dimas, California, is the target of disturbing posts on Instagram. One says: 'That smile! I can't wait till its [sic] just blood and tears' Another reads: 'I got knifes that ill bring and youll get to pick'
Pippa Middleton has been slammed for 'promoting the cruel and unnecessary whaling industry' The 31-year-old said that she ate whale at the £123-a-night Juvet Landscape Hotel in Norway. The Duchess of Cambridge's sister said that the dinner was cooked by Knut, the hotel’s owner. The hunting and importation of whale meat is banned in Britain, as it is in most parts of the world.
A woman was reportedly spotted threatening people with 'a dildo in each hand' during an altercation outside a Grafton pub. An eye-witnesses said a fight broke out inside Roches Family Hotel late Friday night before it spilled out onto Victoria Road. Nick Weller said there were at least five or six girls fighting on the streets before police arrived. He described the woman as Caucasian, of slight build, aged in her late 20's or early 30's.
Amanda Lukoff, from Arlington, Virginia, teamed up with her husband Danny Egan for their film The R-Word, which is in pre-production while they try to raise $200,000 for the documentary on the crowdsourcing website IndieGoGo. The director and producer, who was inspired to create the movie by her sister Gabrielle, has already signed on cast members including Scrubs actor John C. McGinley and Glee actress Lauren Potter.
France has joined Italy and Israel in passing laws banning the promotion of extreme thinness in the fashion industry. The health reforms include fining agencies employing models with a BMI under 18 and criminalising pro-anorexia web content. But experts say the laws may be unlikely to have any effect on anorexia sufferers. The view that anorexics are caused by comparing themselves to catwalk models remains popular. But Rachel Cole-Fletcher, of Durham University, says personality traits are to blame.
Almost half of 1,000 British companies questioned said they are less inclined to recruit an obese applicant after interview if they are obese or overweight. Among the reasons given were that overweight workers 'are unable to play a full role in the business', 'they're lazy', and 'they wouldn't be able to do the job required' . European judges ruled in December that obesity qualified as a disability if it 'hinders the full and effective participation of the person... on an equal basis with other workers'
Sean Donohoe, 30, from Wilnecote, Tamworth, plundered the elderly woman's accounts for two years. He spent £28,500 on trips to the Snowdome and in shops such as Argos and HMV. He even persuaded his victim to change her will so he could reap the benefits of her life savings. Judge at Birmingham Crown Court said he abused the woman's trust 'in every conceivable way' The builder has now been jailed for 21 months after admitting theft and fraud .
Khadijah Dare, 22, was one of the first Britons to join the terrorists of Islamic State in Syria. She is notorious for threatening to be the first woman to behead a Westerner on Twitter. But her mother Victoria has issued a plea for her to return home in an interview. Mrs Dare, from Lewisham in South London, says she wants her only child in her life. Reveals her daughter was a devout Christian as a child but turned to Islam at college .
A Ferrari driver crashed his newly-purchased, uninsured sports car into a tree on Wednesday night. A male passenger suffered head and leg injuries in the crash in the Adelaide suburb of North Brighton. The 1991 Ferrari 348 is thought to be worth between $90k and $110k. The driver was conscious when paramedics attended the scene and was taken to Flinders Medical Centre .
Iona Costello, 51, and daughter Emily were visiting Manhattan when they were last seen on March 30. Their car was found in a parking garage on 42nd street in Manhattan, but the pair left no other trace of their whereabouts. Iona's stepson, George Costello Jr, 45, was visiting Hamptons Bay, New York, at the time, and relatives said he has never got on with the family. He has a long history of drug arrests and is currently in Palm Beach Detention Center following an arrest for a 'domestic dispute' when he returned to Florida. His fiance, who wanted to remain anonymous, said it was a 'weird coincidence', but insists
Murderer Robert Donovan, 57, walked out of Ford Open Prison in Arundel, Sussex, in 2010. It took the police four years to alert the public that he had absconded from the prison. Police considered him so dangerous that he should not be approached by the public. The Ministry of Justice has now revealed the names of 29 missing since 2004. They include those who failed to return from temporary release and those who simply walked out.
Ed Miliband said he would 'abolish' non-domicile status on Wednesday if Labour wins election. But it later emerged he is effectively proposing a time limit of between two and five years. Estate agents say it has already had a negative impact on the capital's property market. Ed Mead, executive director of Douglas & Gordon, said there has been a huge increase in valuations. He said: 'I do very much fear for the top end of the market' .
Veteran actor Robert Hardy, 89, is auctioning off more than 200 items he has collected over his career. He is a keen military historian who studied English with J.R.R Tolkien and is now an expert on the medieval longbow. The actor is also selling paintings, furniture, swords, flintlock rifles, silverware and crystal chandeliers.
Joshua Van Haften, 34, of Madison, Wisconsin, was arrested Wednesday night at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago after returning on a flight from Turkey. He has been charged in a criminal complaint with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. The criminal complaint, which had been under seal since Oct. 28, alleges that he talked to people about his plan before leaving the United States in August for Istanbul. The complaint cites Facebook posts that said he was unable to cross the border from Turkey into Syria.
A University of Cologne scientist led research proposing a new theory. It suggests temperatures at Earth's equator were -40°C (-40°F) 2.4 billion years ago. The reasons why the whole planet was frozen are not understood. But it could have implications for finding life on frozen moons like Europa and Enceladus. This theory can also help explain a period in Earth’s history known as the Great Oxygen Transition. Here, oxygen levels began to rapidly rise from 0.0001 per cent of present levels to 21 per cent. Rapid melting across the entirety of Earth could have given rise to these increased levels of oxygen in the atmosphere.
Dubai is a melting pot of decadence in the Middle East with year-round sunshine and some of the best hotels on the planet. Despite the restrictions of local religious laws, the champagne-fuelled party life has come to define Dubai as a holiday destination. In recent times, the place has attracted more unlikely visitors - A-listers including Emily Blunt, Cate Blanchett, Lily Allen, Karl Lagerfeld and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Ministry of Defence 1, also known as ‘Churchill’s Toyshop’, was a weapons laboratory set up in 1939 by Winston Churchill. He encouraged his scientists to trial even the most absurd of inventions - many of which never made it beyond the drawing board - but some were so successful that they played a vital role in ending World War Two. The panjandrum was an unlikely-looking weapon, made up of two large wooden cartwheels with a ton of explosives sandwiched between them inside the axle. The limpet mines were attached by frogmen who used the most powerful magnet in the world to attach around 4.5lbs (two kilograms) of explosive
The TrackYourDose app was developed by Germany-based firm esooka and uses a mathematical model developed by scientists and meteorologists. The £1.49 ($1.99) iOS app keeps a record of a user's personal radiation including exposure from changes in a person's location and flights. It can measure all the relevant types of radiation, in particular neutron radiation produced in the atmosphere. A 10-hour flight over the North Atlantic, for instance, results in a radiation exposure of between 50 µSv to 100 µSV, depending on the type of X-ray. In 2012, the total annual radiation exposure. of a typical person in Europe, through naturally occurring radiation
Lloyd Byfield, 48, attacked Leighann Duffy, 26, with a claw hammer and kitchen knife in Walthamstow, London. He was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 26-and-a-half years at the Old Bailey. Judge Nicholas Cooke told Byfield he must have had a 'heart of stone' to have killed Ms Duffy. Judge Cooke also expressed his 'unhappiness' at the failure of authorities to deport Byfield back to Jamaica when he attacked another woman with a chisel in 2005.
Workers at the most visited paid monument in the world have joined the walkout in support of the unions strike. The closure will cost Paris tourism almost €387,500 (£280,000) in entry fees. Signs were placed at the foot of the tower to ensure 'tourists don't hang around for nothing' The nationwide strike follows action by French air traffic controllers which started yesterday .
Emily Reay, 17, is a pupil at Trinity School in Carlisle, Cumbria, who has natural auburn hair. She claims she has sported the same vibrant ginger hair for the last three years. But now teachers have told her to tone it down or she will be banned from lessons. 'Everybody knows me as that "young ginger singer", says talented musician.
Mohamed Badie and 13 other defendants were handed their sentences by a Cairo court on Saturday. The defendants were found guilty of plotting unrest in the months after the military overthrew Mohamed Morsi in July 2013. Judge Mohamed Nagy Shehata also sentenced two Islamists who have fled the country to death. Among those sentenced to life in prison is an American-Egyptian man on a hunger strike.
Tourists in Dornoch, Scotland, are pointed towards the local slaughterhouse on a visit to the town. Brown signs normally only point to attractions or sites of historic significance. The bizarre sign caused an online stir after it was posted on Twitter and retweeted by crime writer Ian Rankin.
Glenna Kohl of Barnstable spent years in the sun as a Cape Cod lifeguard and countless hours laying in indoor tanning beds while at college. She was diagnosed with stage III melanoma after she found a golf ball sized lump in her groin just before graduating from college in 2005. Three years later, at just 26 years old, Glenna would be dead after a painful cancer battle. Now, her parents want the world to know the very real dangers posed by tanning even to the very young.
Michele Leonhart, who has run the agency since 2007, was expected to resign after telling a congressional panel last week there was 'no evidence' that sensitive information had been leaked. The White House declined today to praise her. Leonhart has also been accused by the Inspector General of not giving out stiff enough penalties for misconduct. The events with prostitutes took place between 2001 and 2005, but U.S. officials said the DEA did not investigate them until years later.
The body-building community is in shock after the premature death of Phil Primmer, who reportedly died after collapsing on Thursday. The Darwin man, aged just 42, had reportedly just been to see a doctor to seek treatment for neck pain when he died. He was given CPR but it was too late by the time emergency services arrived, reportedly to the gym he owned according to friends on Facebook. The chiselled competitor sadly leaves behind his wife and two children, including son Shannan and his young daughter Miami. His Facebook page has been inundated with heartfelt tributes from people inspired by ‘an Australian body building legend who will never be forgotten’.
Breast cancer is the second most common cause of death from cancer among American women. The U.S. spends $4billion (£2.7billion) a year on unnecessary medical costs due to mammograms generating false alarms and on treatment for breast tumors unlikely to cause problems. Annual mammograms starting at 40 years old have long been considered standard for preventive care because cancer is easier to treat if detected early.
PM said voters were not ‘fully sure’ about the Tories at the last election, but would back them this time. He said he only needed 23 seats to win a majority, before adding: ‘If I fall short of those 23 seats I will feel I have not succeeded’. Mr Cameron made the remarks in an interview with the BBC’s Evan Davis.
Gemma Redhead, 33, was left with post-traumatic stress disorder after being repeatedly raped by her former partner, Philip Kirby. She endured eight years of violence at the hands of bullying Kirby and his attacks became so brutal she lived in fear every day, thinking he would kill her. He was sentenced to eight years in prison but was released after three years, and phoned his former partner. The rapist had been banned from contacting her for life and will now not be released until 2023.
Lorenzo Simon, 34, forced victim Michael Spalding, 39, to decorate his flat in Smethwick, Birmingham. He then stabbed him in the neck and dismembered the handyman using a hacksaw. Simon then stuffed body parts and tools into two suitcases and dumped them in a canal. Today he was found guilty of murder after a jury took 15 hours to decide by unanimous verdict.
Vladimir Putin appeared to soften his anti-American rhetoric after being highly critical. Relations between Moscow and Washington, and other. Western powers, have soured over the conflict in Russia's. neighbor Ukraine, sinking to an all-time low. 'We have disagreements on several issues on the. international agenda. But at the same time there is something that unites us, that forces us to work together,' Putin said.
Mandy Dunford, 54, was followed around her farm in the North Yorkshire Moors by Kenneth Ward, 67. Ward was jailed for five years in 2011 after admitting 11 counts of exposure and firearms offences. But he has now been released and allowed to return to his cottage next door to Miss Dunford's farm.
Bodies of six soldiers were found in a farmer's field in Comines-Warneton, near Le Touquet in Belgium, in 2008 and 2010. It is thought they had been given a field burial after they were killed in October 1914. Their graves will be labelled 'Known Unto God' - a description chosen by Rudyard Kipling. The cemetery was used from November 1914 to April 1918, and has 225 Commonwealth soldiers from the First World War.
Local Government Association accused soft drink firms of ‘dragging their heels’ when it comes to minimising sugar. It said children under the age of ten get almost a fifth of their sugar intake from soft drinks. Ocean Spray Cranberry Classic juice drink had 11g of sugar per 100ml, while PomeGreat ‘Super Juice’ had 12.1g.
The Acai Berry Bowl Cafe will serve four types of berry bowls, served with different toppings and fruit accompaniments. The acaí berry is a rich purple fruit indigenous to the Amazon rainforest . The berries taste like blueberries and dark chocolate, with a distinctly earthy aftertaste . In Brazil, acai berries are eaten around the clock and are considered a superfood.
Rosemary Taylor, communications director of City of Brookhaven, Georgia, made remark at Cherry Blossom Festival. She allegedly stopped photo shoot with models Dominique Jackson, 18, and Khamlee Vongvone, 19. Said they were 'not the image I want for the city' and asked them to leave event. Now, she has been fired for exhibiting 'conduct unbecoming of a city employee' But she has released her own statement, in which she claims she was wrongly accused. She says she had already decided to hire another photographer after deciding Mr Jones's work was 'simply not acceptable' .
Francis Pusok, 30, fled his home in San Bernardino County, California, on Thursday after cops showed up to arrest him on identity theft charges. He led police on a two-and-a-half hour chase on horseback, part of which was captured on a helicopter . He was arrested on suspicion of evading, stolen property, reckless driving and theft of a horse and was released from jail on Sunday . In an interview on Monday, he said he had been handcuffed for '99 per cent' of the beating and that near the end of the scarring experience a deputy whispered into his ear 'This isn't over' .
Timothy Eli Thompson was born premature on March 4 without any nasal passages or sinus cavities, a condition so rare it only has a one in 197 million chance of happening. His mother Brandi McGlathery said Facebook removed a photo of her son a pro-life group tried to post to promote Eli's story. The story was shared 30,000 times in six hours and the ban was lifted after complaints. Doctors hope to be able to drill nasal passages in Eli's skull when he's older.
Robert Bates, 73, appeared in Tulsa district court on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the death of Eric Harris, 44, who was shot dead during a botched gun-sale sting on April 2. The retired insurance executive, who is out on $25,000 bond, is allowed to take a month-long vacation to the Bahamas while out on bond. Harris' family slammed the decision in a statement released by their lawyer. 'Mr. Bates' vacationing in the Bahamas at this time sends a message of apathy with respect to the shooting and Eric's life,' they said .
Nasa's Dawn spacecraft has been making its way to Ceres from the asteroid Vesta since September 2012. It arrived on 6 March, the first time a spacecraft has orbited a dwarf planet, and is now preparing for the key science phase of the mission. The latest images were taken on 10 April from a distance of 21,000 miles (33,000km) and are the highest-resolution views of Ceres so far. But the images have not yet revealed what the mystery ‘bright spots’ on the surface of the world are, which have gripped the attention of scientists and the public alike.
Mike Keen, the Labour leader's cousin, said he was 'officially confused' over whether or not the party was actually promising to scrap non-dom rules. Mr Miliband used a speech yesterday to say he would 'abolish' the 200-year-old rule for non-doms. But in January Ed Balls said it would cost the country money.
Scientists who reviewed 20 different studies of penis size, including 15,521 measurements of penises from around the world found some surprising results. Most men fall within just a couple of centimetres of each other, with most measuring around 5.2 inches in length when erect with a 4.6 inch circumference. The myth that big hands/big feet/big nose means a big penis has no scientific proof or evidence supporting it whatsoever. The average time between penetration and him ejaculating (for heterosexual couples) is nine minutes. The more he exercises, the stronger his erection.
MP Guillaume Garot has put forward 36 proposals to reduce food waste in France. He has called for diners to embrace 'le doggy bag', popular in the US and UK, as a way to save money. French diners have previously seen doggy bags as 'embarrassing' and 'degrading' . But a recent poll found 75 per cent would consider taking them home to enjoy later on.
Elite troops were called in from Nairobi to Garissa, 225miles from the capital, to aid in the pre-dawn attack. But soldiers did not arrive at the scene until just before 2pm, according to reports. Government representatives have defended the long response time, comparing fighting terrorism with being a goalkeeper as 'they only remember the one you missed' One of the four gunmen responsible for the brutal mass-murders has been identified as a lawyer son of a Kenyan government official .
David Cameron made a visit to Poole in Dorset and sunny Bristol yesterday. The Prime Minister read a speech and said there was a ‘moral’ case for the Tories’ policies. He said he and the Tories would spend money on ‘your family, your future’ rather than ‘bureaucracy or bloat’.
U.S. District Judge Lance Africk set a trial date for June 22. Durst is an estranged member of the wealthy family that operates 1 World Trade Center. He also faces a murder charge in California and two state weapons charges in Louisiana. He was arrested last month on suspicion of the 2000 murder of his friend Susan Berman. It's believed that Durst killed Berman because she was about to speak to investigators about the 1982 disappearance of his first wife Kathleen McCormack.
Turia Pitt suffered burns to 64 per cent of her body during a September 2011 ultramarathon in Western Australia. She is fitter and stronger than ever, embarking on a ferocious fitness program in a bid to compete in the 2016 Melbourne Ironman. The six-day-a-week program features three major planks, working on the burns victim's already impressive cardio fitness, strength and flexibility. She recently ran a half-marathon and beat the time she ran before the 2011 Kimberley blaze. 'I'm fitter now than I was before!' she told Daily Mail Australia.
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens released its trailer on Thursday to a packed audience at California's Anaheim Convention Center. The space epic is already being predicted to rake in a global $500m on its opening weekend. That's more than the $483m record set by the final Harry Potter film - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 - in 2011.
Robert Penny, 83, of Malvern East, briefly appeared at Melbourne Magistrates court on Monday. He is charged with murdering Claire Acocks and his wife Margaret Penny at Old London Coiffure Hairdressers in Portland on May 3, 1991, about 350km west of Melbourne. The women were found badly beaten, repeatedly stabbed, with their throats cut and were wrapped in black hair wraps. Penny was not required to speak during the hearing that lasted less than five minutes. He was remanded in custody and is expected to apply for bail on Monday afternoon.
ESPN sports reporter Britt McHenry, 28, has been suspended for one week and could face further punishment after video surfaced of her berating an Advanced Towing employee in Arlington, Virginia. The verbal attack on April 6 was captured on a security camera as she paid to pick the vehicle up at the tow lot office. 'I'm in the news, sweetheart, I will f-----g sue this place,' McHenry can he heard saying in the video. 'Just being here makes my skin crawl... Maybe if I was missing some teeth they would hire me, huh?' The former model has a blog dedicated to helping women 'be comfortable in their own skin'
Ava Gardner called 34 Ennismore Gardens her 'little London retreat' and now a slice of it could be yours for £10,500 per week. The Hollywood siren called the building, just a short walk from Harrods in Knightsbridge, home until her death in 1990. The newly refurbished five bedroom, five bathroom apartment boasts two spacious reception rooms, a study and a modern state-of-the art kitchen and breakfast room.
In just eight weeks, Lily James has worn more than £300,000 worth of frocks, shoes and jewellery. Wore £3,000 Jimmy Choo shoes to £35,000 gown and £40,000 necklace in Berlin, Moscow and Mexico. Downton Abbey star went braless in Berlin in creation by Greek designer Mary Katrantzou worth £5,400. Also wore £20,000 silk dress by Christian Dior in Moscow and £1,640 Gucci in Milan.
A California homeowner's surveillance video captured footage of three burglars, two men and one woman, who broke into their Los Angeles home mid-afternoon on March 2. The burglars can be seen entering the residence through the kitchen, peeking and even tip-toeing around as they walk through the living room of the empty house and disappear into what seems to be a hallway. Then one suspect returns and stares directly into the camera and realizes he's being filmed. The boy immediately ducks and then hits the camera over, but not before it was able to capture a visual of his face. Police said all three of the burglars were 17 to 20 years old .
Suzy Howlett, 54, specialises in teaching foreign-born children English and took red pen to leaflet. She highlighted spelling, punctuation and grammar of Derek Tanswell and Sharon Snook's work. Mrs Howlett said: 'I think you mean borders, not residents of a school or guest house' The Ukip candidates, from Frome, Somerset, defected to Nigel Farage's party two weeks ago. They hope to be re-elected in May after leaving Lib Dems to improve their chances.
Timothy Rogalski, 30, from Wallingford, Connecticut, called the school on Tuesday morning and left four messages on its office answerphone. The fifth time he called, he spoke to an administrative assistant. In the calls, the 30-year-old accused staff of being behind the December 14, 2012 shooting that left 20 children and six female educators dead, according to police. He also said the Boston Marathon bombings in April 2014 were fake, police said. Authorities traced the calls back to the home he shares with his father, about 40 miles from where the 2012 attack unfolded, and he was arrested. He has been charged with harassment and disorderly conduct and is being held on $
Iona Costello, 51, and her daughter Emily, 14, were last seen on March 30 near their home in the wealthy seaside village of Greenport, Long Island. Their car was found in a parking garage on 42nd street in Manhattan, but the pair, who often went into the city for theater and art museums, left no other trace of their whereabouts. Relatives of the family, who own a horse farm on Long Island's North Fork, reported them missing on Tuesday. Police said that they do not expect any foul play and have no hard evidence suggesting that the mother and daughter may be in danger .
Officer Michael Slager shot dead 50-year-old Walter Scott after pulling him over for a broken brake light. Video shows him standing over Scott's body and looking for a pulse as he put him in handcuffs. Officer Clarence Haberdasham was the first to arrive on scene and checked Scott's pulse. He later told colleagues that he administered CPR - but the video does not show that. Officers also told an internal report that they gave Scott CPR, but video only shows them checking his pulse and standing over his body. One officer is also present when Slager picks up an object - allegedly his Taser - and puts it near the body .
Sellers are now wildly over-valuing their houses by around £74,000 – forcing buyers to barter them down. Buyers must now increasingly treat asking prices as a starting point for negotiations. Average sale prices are about £207,000 in the UK, advertised asking prices are typically £ 74,000 higher at £281,000.
Labour leader visited Praise House Community Church in Croydon for a question and answer session. He bowed his head while church leaders 'put their hands forward towards Ed' as they prayed for him. All party leaders are now trying to reach religious groups in the scramble to win votes. Last year Mr Miliband described himself as a 'Jewish atheist'
The question, 'So when is Cheryl’s birthday?' was one of 25 questions set in the Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad. It was set for 14-year-olds in the SASMO, which was held on April 8. The puzzle asked: 'Albert and Bernard just became friends with Cheryl, and they want to know when her birthday is. Cheryl gives them a list of 10 possible dates: May 15, May 16, May 19, June 17, June 18, July 14, July 16, August 14, August 15, August 17. Cheryl then tells Albert and Bernard separately the month and the day of her birthday respectively. Albert: I don’t
Helen Dunn, 78, from Stourbridge, West Midlands, was 17 years old at the time of the cover shoot. She was pictured on the cover of a raunchy lads' mag, Span, from 1955. The cover was part of collector Tim Beddow's 'antiques rudeshow' collection of 700 vintage men's mags. The grandmother recalls her modelling days with fondness, and remembers the shoot clearly.
Charlie Kwentus, 42, from Webster Groves, Missouri, was granted his dying wish by the Annie's Hope Bereavement Center for Kids. The charity provided all of his family with star treatment for the day, with black tie makeovers and a limousine included. Tear-jerking footage from the special event shows him dancing with his daughters Maren, aged nine, and Zoe, 13, before stopping to give a heartfelt speech.
Duchess of Cambridge's close friend Sam Waley-Cohen won at Aintree's Crabbies Topham Chase on Friday. The 33-year-old amateur jockey was once dubbed 'The Royal Matchmaker' after he helped the couple rekindle their romance during their brief split in 2007. Bookmakers have slashed odds on the name Sam - which could be used for Samuel or Samantha - being chosen for the name of the second royal baby. The Duchess of Cambridge is expected to give birth later this month.
Xiao Ying, 17, dumped her newborn child in a factory toilet before going back to work. The baby boy was found in the female toilets of a shoe factory in Wenzhou City by a cleaner. She denied giving birth, but came clean when managers found blood on her shoes. She said she was afraid to tell her parents she was pregnant and wanted to 'forget the incident'
PM will amend Working Times regulations to allow workers three days paid leave a year to do volunteer work. The policy will only affect firms with 250 or more staff and will only apply to those with at least 250 staff. Business leaders have criticised the move as 'heavy-handed government intervention' But Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said companies would not be forced to organise paid time-off for their employees, suggesting it would be unworkable.
Peter Schweizer's new book, Clinton Cash, claims that Hillary Clinton shaped State Department policy to reward big money foreign donors to her family foundation. The former George W Bush speechwriter claims there is a 'pattern of financial transactions involving the Clintons that occurred contemporaneous with favorable U.S. policy decisions benefiting those providing the funds' Clinton Cash is due to be published on May 5th by HarperCollins .
Latika Bourke was adopted from India along with two of her siblings as an eight-month-old baby. She grew up in Bathurst, 200km west of Sydney, with seven siblings in a 'noisy, busy and happy' childhood. She had no interest about looking into her origins until she watched the movie Slumdog Millionaire. The film was nothing short of life-changing for Latika and led her to a fulfilling spiritual journey back to where it all began in an orphanage in the slums of India. She visited the orphanage before she was adopted and was shown the only record of her time there as a baby.
Goldman Sachs predicts population growth will slow to 1.25 per cent over the next three years due to low birth rates, high death rates and falling net migration. This is significantly lower than widely-used Australian Bureau of Statistics population predictions of between 1.7 and 1.8 per cent. Property prices are predicted to fall by up to 10 per cent in some states with economists tipping a housing surplus in 2017. Sydney will be one of the only markets not to be hit by an oversupply of housing, according to economists.
Keith Boudreau, 42, of Quincy was pronounced dead on Friday morning following the March 23 attack where he was knocked to the ground and had his head stomped on while at Home Ice Sports Bar. Paul Fahey, 43, allegedly beat him for just staring in his direction, according to court documents. He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following the attack and was removed from life support on Monday. On Wednesday, Fahey was arraigned on assault and battery charges, and pleaded not guilty. However, the Norfolk District Attorney's office said Friday that they are seeking to arraign Fahey again and charge him with murder on Monday morning.
Flow VR provides passengers with a virtual image of the horizon that mimics the movements of the aircraft. This can help to combat the conflict between the information coming from a person's eyes and their sense of balance in the inner ear, which can lead to travel sickness. The system, designed by in-flight entertainment company Flow IFE, can also present travellers with high quality images of their destination that replicate the time of day to help them acclimatise to their new time zone.
Robin Ellis, now 73, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes by chance in 1999, aged 58. He was struck by Michel Montignac's book, Dine Out And Lose Weight, which advocates giving up white (refined) carbohydrates rather than counting calories. Now he has eliminated white bread and refined carbohydrates from his diet.
Patrick Randall was 16 in May 1990 when he held a knife to Gregory Smart's throat as his friend Billy Flynn, shot him in the head. Flynn was Pamela Smart's then-16-year-old lover and shot her husband dead at her request. Randall and Flynn pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and after plea bargains eventually got sentences of 28 years to life. Randall, now 41, won parole Thursday at his first hearing- he won't be released until after June 4.
Andy Murray and Kim Sears are preparing to marry in his home town of Dunblane this weekend. The Scottish tennis champion and his girlfriend exchange vows in his hometown on Saturday. The inhabitants of the town have gone into overdrive for the big day, lining the streets with bunting and creating special-themed produce. Local shops and shop owners are preparing their shop fronts to reflect the great day. Messages to the happy couple are in many of the shop windows and several business owners have already sent gifts to either Andy, 27, or Kim.
Officer John Moynihan, 34, was shot under the eye at close range by Angelo West, 41, on March 28. The video was captured from a surveillance camera in a nearby store . West then fired at the other officers as he ran across the busy street . The officer was placed in an induced coma as he fought for his life. He was released from the hospital yesterday after weeks of recovering from the gunshot wound .
Residents say they heard 'drilling' noises on Good Friday, but thought it was road work. They also claim to have been hit by 'peculiar' power cuts the weekend before the heist. It has also been alleged that the thieves returned a day after the initial robbery to steal more loot. Former bank robber Noel 'Razor' Smith believes the group made an unplanned return after their initial break-in when they realised their robbery had not been discovered.
The stormy weather system, formed in the Tasman Sea, hasn't hit NSW this strong since 2007 and is expected to be one of the longest lasting ever. East Coast Lows are particularly common in June and tend to be more frequent in autumn and winter. They are characterised by gales or storm force winds that can damage buildings, fell trees and powerlines. They can also dump hundreds of millimetres of rain, causing flash flooding and riverine flooding. An estimated 100,000 homes are without power on Tuesday morning across Sydney, the Central Coast and Hunter region.
Craig Stephen Hicks, 46, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the February 10 killings of Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23, his wife, 21-year-old Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, and her sister, Razan Mohammad Abu -Salha. Superior Court Judge Orlando Hudson Jr. ruled on Monday that prosecutors had two aggravating factors and that Hicks is 'death penalty qualified'
Kealeigh-Anne Woolley was just seven months old when shaken by Colin Heath in January 2000. She was left blind, unable to talk and severely brain damaged after being shaken. She spent most of her life in a wheelchair and could only eat through a tube until her death in 2011. Police arrested Heath, now 43, last September and yesterday he was jailed for three years and two months.
An unidentified male concert-goer has come under fire for wearing a T-shirt at Coachella. The shirt features the words 'Eat Sleep Rape Repeat' to the festival in Indio, California. The image was shared on Twitter by Vice's managing editor Jemayel Khawaja . The distasteful choice of words are thought to be a play on the Fatboy Slim song Eat Sleep Rave Repeat.
Conrad Clitheroe, from Stockport, is in a cell with friends Gary Cooper and Neil Munro in Abu Dhabi. They were arrested in February at Fujairah Airport over claims they were a 'threat to national security' But the 54-year-old's wife says he has now run out of a blood pressure medication. She claims guards 'don't care' about his condition and have been out of touch with him for a week.
Lisa Morgan, 40, altered Top of the World Roofing site to expose cheating ex-boyfriend Sean Meade, 45. She said she grew suspicious when he started to stay out all night, not returning home. She checked his phone bill and found calls to another woman and contacted his estranged wife. She also contacted his wife Joanne - who told her he had cheated on her as well. Mr Meade told MailOnline: 'She's trying to ruin someone's life. She should really get out more' .
Jonathan Leblanc, the company’s top developer, said that the devices would be powered by stomach acid and include mini computers. He said that technology had become so advanced that it allowed ‘true integration with the human body’. The next wave of passwords will be edible, ingestible or injectable and will remove the need for what he called ‘antiquated’ ways of confirming your identity, such as fingerprint scanning. Typing in a password will become a thing of the past too, he added.
Papamoa Beach, a popular Bay of Plenty destination, was an idyllic haven for swimmers until a shark came into the shore. The 2.5 metre bronze whaler was swimming around in only a few feet of water. Children could be heard chatting and laughing happily on the shore as the fish swam around. But before long the shark had seen enough and turned back out to sea .
A 21-year-old man with depression has made the most gut-wrenching final goodbye video to his family. Chris Ball told them not to blame themselves and there is nothing they could have done to stop him taking his own life. His family have shared the heartbreaking video publicly to raise awareness of the crippling disease, which takes the lives of more young Australians than car accidents and skin cancer. Chris was taken by his mother Kerrie to the hospital 11 days earlier but was sent home with 10 Valium because there were not enough beds available .
Proposals aim to rid classrooms of ‘tired phrases’ which some pupils now see as outdated. Exam board officials yesterday unveiled a draft syllabus for 14 to 16-year-olds. Some students will be asked to study a review of a gritty 15-rated foreign film. Others will look at Spanish tweets on the Olympic Games in French, German and Spanish GCSEs.
McDonnell and her husband, former Gov. Bob McDonnell, were convicted in a joint trial in September of accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from former Star Scientific Inc. CEO Jonnie Williams in exchange for promoting his company's nutritional supplements. Among the gifts were almost $20,000 worth of designer clothing and accessories for Maureen McDonnell, vacations, golf outings and $15,000 for a daughter's wedding. Her attorneys argued Monday in a 101-page court filing that Mrs McDonnell's conviction should be overturned because it was based on an overly broad definition of bribery.
Researchers at Sheffield University analysed people with a body mass index of 30 or more. They found obese people fall into one of six categories:. 'Heavy drinking males' were less likely to be managing their weight, though did report above average levels of physical exercise and walking. 'Younger healthy females' were the group most likely to display positive health characteristics, and engaged in some healthy behaviours. 'Physically sick but happy elderly' had a higher prevalence of chronic health problems including high blood pressure. The 'unhappy anxious middle-aged' group was primarily female, had poor mental health and reported high levels of insomnia, anxiety, depression and fatigue. Those with the poorest health were found to be
Psychologists from Goldsmiths University of London, and Ohio State University in the US studied more than 13,000 twins aged nine to 16 from six countries, including the UK, Canada, Japan, Germany, Russia and the US. The researchers found that 40 to 50 per cent of the differences in children’s motivation to learn could be explained by their genetic inheritance from their parents. Genetics and non-shared-environment factors were found to have the largest effect on the children's motivation, whereas the shared environment had negligible impact.
Andrew O'Clee, 36, married Michelle Agbulos, 39, in 2008 in West Acton, West London. But while they were trying for a baby together, he started affair with Philippa Campbell, 30. He told Michelle he was in witness protection and had to live in a safe house as his life was in danger. But he would leave their flat in Ealing, London, to go back to Chiddingfold, Surrey, 40 miles away. He married Philippa in August 2013 and forged divorce documents so his family could attend. Michelle found out when she saw video of him completing ice bucket challenge on Facebook. It was captioned 'Uncle Andrew and Auntie
Samantha has received death threats for standing up and saying 'I'm beautiful' The 44-year-old says Dove's campaign exploits our need to act modestly. She says most women would rather strut out in public as naked as the day they were born than freely admit that they're beautiful.
Ralph Cramer, 70, and his wife, Lynn, 59, were returning home from the Creekside Café in Mount Joy at about 9 p.m. on Sunday when the accident occurred. First responders arrived to find that the couple had died from multiple traumatic injuries suffered in the crash. Manheim Borough Police Chief Joseph Stauffer told Lancaster Online that the vehicle left the road, flipped over and landed upside-down in a ditch.
Several DEA agents were taking part in these parties in Bogota as early as 2001, said a summary of a DEA report released by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform at a hearing on the misconduct. 'This new internal report describes not one or two isolated incidents, but literally dozens of parties with prostitutes,' Democratic Representative Elijah Cummings said at the hearing. This news comes two weeks after a report found that at least 7 agents admitted sleeping with prostitutes while on overseas assignments.
Everardo Custodio, 22, was firing into a crowd of people in the Chicago neighborhood Logan Square about 11.50pm Friday when an Uber driver produced his own firearm and shot him multiple times in the legs and lower back. The driver - a 47-year-old man from the Little Italy neighborhood - then grabbed his own weapon and fired six rounds at the man, striking him in the back and legs. The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment and there were no other injuries . Everado was ordered held without bail Sunday.
Dramatic rescue earlier in the week led to 210 mainly-Burmese nationals being identified. Majority of them said they were desperate to leave island village of Benjina, Indonesia. Those who said they wanted to stay did so because they were owed years of back pay from bosses. Last week, Indonesian authorities rescued around 330 migrants from island. They are now being sheltered by the government on the island of Tual.
Tony Lopez Lozano, 35, was charged with the August 2013 murder of his boyfriend, Brian Romo, after fatally stabbing Romo in the heart following an argument at their Oregon City home. The victim's mother, Kathleen Tapia, said at the sentencing: 'I don't forgive you, and I never will. For me, that's not long enough' .
Chief executive George Whitesides has said the new spacecraft is nearly ready. He said it could begin test flights by the end of this year. Its predecessor was destroyed in the Mojave Desert on 31 October 2014. Co-pilot Michael Alsbury was killed and pilot Peter Siebold was injured. The company said it is planning to use lessons learned from the crash to ensure it works 'better' The comments were made at the annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.
Dashcam footage shows three young people get out of a red ute and confront another driver. One woman pulls a dagger out of her side and stabs the bonnet of the car before walking back to the vehicle. The driver has been suspended for 12 months and hit with a $2000 fine. Police are now investigating the woman who was armed with a weapon.
Dermatologist Dawn Marie Davies, from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, warns sunbed users could be putting themselves at risk of contracting the sexually transmitted infection, herpes. Genital herpes is highly contagious and spreads from one person to another via skin-to-skin contact. Once a person is infected with the virus it can reactivate every so often to cause a new episode of painful genital herpes. The heat - not high enough to kill the infection - allows the bacteria to develop to become stronger and more able to survive.
Bernadette Fox, 57, and her daughter Sarah, 27, found dead at two addresses in Bootle, Merseyside. Police are hunting for Peter Fox, 26, the brother and son of the two women. They say they want to speak 'urgently' with him in connection to the deaths. Family of Bernadette and Sarah say they are 'absolutely devastated' at their loss .
Police have returned to the home of Bill Spedding for the third time this year - a person of interest in the case of missing toddler William Tyrrell. It has emerged that detectives spent just over an hour at the repairman's house in Bonny Hills on the NSW north coast on Monday afternoon. The 63-year-old's home had been searched earlier in the year, in January and March, after it was unveiled that he was due to fix William's grandmother's washing machine around the time the boy vanished. The recent visit by investigators comes as police revealed that they believe William may be alive, despite fears he was abducted by a paedophile ring operating on the mid-north coast
The clip, which features Jesse and Melissa Meek rapping as they drive in a car, has been viewed over 1.7 million times on YouTube. The original song for the popular NBC sitcom, sung by star Will Smith, details how his character grew up in West Philadelphia, where he got into a neighborhood fight - and at his mother's insistence, moved to his aunt and uncle's home in their wealthy Los Angeles neighborhood.
A dramatic road rage incident between a truck driver and two young men has been caught on camera. The footage was taken last Monday in Forrestville in northern Sydney. It shows a driver behind the wheel of an AC & S truck tailgating, yelling and flashing his lights aggressively, nearly crashing into the back of a small Subaru car. The incident started on Warringah Road and continued for 8.5km, with the passenger in the car claiming the truck driver was laughing and even spit on their car. Subaru driver Mr Honna said he thinks the driver's licence should be confiscated due to his feckless driving.
Researchers in North Carolina claim that zapping the brain with a mild electric current can boost creativity by nearly eight per cent. They tested their theory using a 10-Hertz current run through electrodes attached to the scalp on 20 volunteers to stimulate the brain's natural alpha wave oscillations. Alpha oscillations occur within the frequency range of eight and 12 Hertz 9 (or cycles per second) They were discovered in 1929 by Hans Berger, who invented EEG.
Aydian Ethan Dowling has around 40,000 votes to win the publication's annual Ultimate Guy Search - 30,000 more than his closest competitor. He would follow Iraq war veteran and amputee Noah Galloway, who clinched the top spot last year. The competition aims to find a man 'who possesses all of the qualities that make up today's well-rounded, active, health-conscious and thoughtful guy'
Cathryn Parker, 72, has lived under at least 74 aliases in Los Angeles, mainly those of Hollywood production workers. She was convicted in 2000 for federal mail fraud in Hawaii after she used the Jenny Craig Corp's corporate travel account to purchase plane tickets and then sold the tickets privately for $500 apiece. She has repeatedly violated the terms of her release since then and was wanted by the U.S. Marshals.
Sue Sim came to national prominence five years ago as Northumbria Police dealt with Raoul Moat manhunt. It was reported those below her were walking on 'eggshells' because of her 'hair dryer' style. Her style has been compared to predecessor Sir John Stevens, who delivered 'b******' to officers. Ms Sim said she was 'sad' to leave the force but was retiring to spend more time with her family.
Premier League stars including Steven Gerrard, Theo Walcott and Phil Jones could face an advertising watchdog probe. They plugged an Adidas sale on Twitter urging millions of followers to buy the knock-down goods. Players posted messages within minutes of each other yesterday, with Walcott tweeting: 'For 25 hours you can get 25% discount on Adidas.co.uk if you use 'friendsoftheo'' David Silva tweeted: 'Who is up for 25% savings on @adidas products? Click here to find out more!'
Christine Lagarde, the first female chief executive of the International Monetary Fund, chose hot pink for her live election debate last Thursday. Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood, Samantha Cameron and Holly Willoughby are also big fans of the colour. Topshop, Next, H&M and Marks & Spencer are all featuring pink in their spring and summer collections.
Hafeez Ahmed Bhatti, who was racially abused along with his wife on a Sydney train, has thanked the woman who stood up for them. Stacey Eden, 23, recorded the racist tirade on her mobile phone on Wednesday afternoon. The woman berated a Muslim woman for wearing a black headscarf on an Airport Line train. She said: 'She wears it because she wants to be modest with her body, not because of her body' . Ms Eden recorded the rant on her phone before rushing to the couple's defence with a fiery spray. Police are urging anyone who witnessed the attack to come forward.
John Tuite, 22, and Carlos Santolalla, 25, are the first openly gay couple to be signed together to a modeling agency. The couple, who go by the nickname Jarlos, have over 22,500 followers on Instagram and have been pictured with celebrities like Paris Hilton, Harry Styles, and Gigi Hadid.
Shezoy Bleary, 22, was seen leaving New York City's 10th police precinct on his way to court just as Chris Copeland was undergoing surgery for his injuries on Wednesday. Bleary allegedly attacked 31-year-old Copeland and two women with a switchblade in the early morning hours outside a Chelsea nightclub after an argument escalated into violence around 4am. Copeland, a former player for the New York Knicks, was slashed in the elbow and abdomen and underwent surgery to repair the wounds. His wife Katrine Saltara, 28, was also stabbed during the early-morning altercation after they left popular New York club 1 OAK in Chelsea.
Kim Hill, 31, was abused by her step-father Derek Osborne from the age of four. She was forced to dress up in her mother's lingerie and watch porn films as a child . When she was 12 he attacked her two days after her 12th birthday, while taking her out for a celebratory meal. For years Kim bottled up the memories until she met her husband Rob, 34, who guessed she had been abused. He encouraged her to approach the police about her attacker and he was jailed 20 years later .
The 34-year-old reality star revealed that she is creating an 'archive' of her most infamous outfits, which she stores in clear plastic bags. Kim said she is keen on the idea of North inheriting her wardrobe when she gets older. The mother-of-one credited her husband for 'introducing' her to the fashion world and added that she wants their daughter to follow in their footsteps.
Poundland has become Europe's largest single-price discount retailer. Total revenue over the 12-month period grew 11.8 per cent to just over £1.1 billion. Firm has 547 UK stores and 41 shops in Ireland, with trial expansion into Spain underway. Profits are expected to be around £44million as firm reaps rewards from its 547 stores.
According to Nielsen ratings, ABC's World News Tonight with David Muir attracted 84,000 more viewers for the week ending April 3, with the show pulling in 7.997 million viewers compared to Nightly's 7.913 million. NBC's 288 consecutive week winning run had stetched back to September 2009 and the drop from the top spot comes two months after anchor Brian Williams received a six-month suspension for misleading viewers about his coverage of the Iraq War in 2003. The ratings race had become very tight even before Williams' high profile suspension.
Jason Edward Harrington, who worked with TSA for six years, claims groping is a daily occurrence. Said staff 'bending the rules' so they can inappropriately touch passengers at security checkpoints. Added screeners will often pull attractive travellers aside to inappropriately touch them. Comments follow revelations two TSA workers were fired for manipulating body scanners in Denver. They were part of a scheme to pat men down before they boarded their flights.
Matthew Whelan, 35, from Birmingham, has spent more than £40,000 on tattoos and body modifications. He says his unusual looks have made it difficult to find work and he is now planning to set up his own business. 'I've got my face covered in tattoos, I've got various animals and I'veGot a giant snake on top of my head,' he says.
Nasa scientists in California have revealed new images of the dwarf planet Ceres. They reveal new views of the two brightest spots in a crater, but scientists are still not able to explain what they are. The images were taken on 14 and 15 April from a distance of 14,000 miles (22,000km) from the north pole of Ceres. Several theories currently exist for what they might be, with the favoured being salt flats or ice - both reflecting sunlight. The origin of the bright spots remains a mystery for now - with theories ranging from exposed ice to volcanoes. Dawn will begin its first science orbit around Ceres on 23 April.
Swiss researchers measured the temperature of 'Hot Jupiter' HD 189733b. They found the temperature reaches up to 3,000°C (5,400°F) in the atmosphere. And wind speeds are in excess of 620 miles per hour (1,000km/h) The findings were made using a novel technique relying on sodium signals. The technique works by measuring the ‘sodium signal’ from distant worlds. When a planet passes in front of its star, the intensity of this signal varies. Depending on how weak or strong the signal is, it is possible to work out how hot the planet is. And because the signals come from different altitudes, the scientists
A gang of at least three people poured gasoline on a car that stopped to fill up at a South Los Angeles gas station early on Saturday morning and lit it on fire. The driver of the car, who has not been identified, said he got into an argument with the suspects while he was pumping gas at a 76 Station. The group covered his white Dodge Charger in gasoline and set it ablaze while there were two passengers inside. The Los Angeles County Fire Department is investigating the incident as an arson .
Dashcam footage shows the officers using their patrol vehicles to steer the one ton bison off the road and back to his farm near the city of Round Rock, Texas. As they beep their horns the animal, named Big Boy, continues to run along the sidewalk but at one point he veers in front of the police car and over to the other side of the road. Despite the detour, the buffalo made it home safely free of injury. His owner, 79-year-old Joe Don Kotrla-Chipps, told Fox News that Big Boy has got into bad habits recently and has taken to jumping over his fence.
The test was carried out by Cardiff-based iPhone repairs specialist iPhoneFixed.co.uk. It used a sapphire screen from a 38mm Apple Watch for its experiment. It was rubbed against a stone wall and then with a coin, before being ‘scratched’ by a key. It also withstood being rubbed with abrasive sandpaper at some force and hit by a hammer – albeit not very hard. But most impressive, was the screen’s ability to withstand an electric drill being dragged across its surface, without leaving a mark. The test led iPhoneFixed to claim: ‘sapphire glass is pretty strong and virtually impossible to scratch’.
Carey Mulligan's grandmother Margaret Booth was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2013. The 29-year-old said she watched as her grandmother developed problems with her memory. She said there is a 'shame or humour' attached to the illness, which affects 850,000 in the UK.
Sue Tollefsen gave birth to her only child, Freya, in 2008 when she was aged 57. Now aged 64, she said she never intended to leave parenthood so late in life. She said: 'I always hoped when I was younger I would have a child but thought I had missed boat' .
Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald will hit the road as a trio on their new tour in April. Jason Orange will be cheering on his former bandmates, he told MailOnline. Gary said: 'He wants to come to the shows, he'll definitely be there. I don't think we'll be able to get him up on stage'
Cle 'Bone' Sloan told police Suge Knight growled 'I'm going to kill you' before 'everything went black' Police say that was the moment before Knight killed Terry Carter and tried to kill Sloan by ramming over them in his pick-up truck. Knight, 49, has denied killing Carter and trying to kill Cle ' bone' Sloan in a parking lot in Compton on January 18. He is charged with murder, attempted murder and hit-and-run charges .
A new report has revealed that truck drivers in Victoria are dealing drugs from the behind the wheel of 60-tonne rigs, using secretive codes over their radio systems. 156 truck drivers tested positive for drugs on Victoria's roads in the past year alone and it was revealed that they are using their log books to roll out lines and smoke ice. One former Melbourne truck driver said his colleagues were taking drugs regularly, and meeting areas were often set up between drivers over radios using codes, where drugs were then handed out. The news comes after a worrying video appeared online in February exposing a truck driver snorting drugs from behind the steering wheel of a heavy vehicle before taking to the road.
More than £1.5billion worth of unwanted online shopping items are piling up in wardrobes. Four in ten Britons have an average £77 of this stuff lying around because they have not got around to returning it. 43 per cent said they could not be bothered and 39 per cent did not think value warranted effort. Confusing processes were also identified as a major deterrent to sending an item back.
Czech immigrants lured to UK on promise of 'better life' but were 'treated like dogs', court told. Forced to urinate in buckets and live and eat outside in winter, jury told at trial of five family members. Ruzena Tancosova, 34, brother Petr, 35, cousin Martin and Nela Dzurkova, 26, and Katerina Kurejova, 35 all deny people trafficking charges.
Zeynab Daghastani, 13, was reportedly gunned down by ISIS snipers as she fled the militants. She was reportedly trying to flee the Al-Yarmouk Camp, on the outskirts of Damascus, on Tuesday. Aid worker said she was shot dead as she tried to make her way to nearby Yalda neighbourhood. Around 18,000 Palestinians have been under siege in Yarmouk since 2012, before ISIS fighters moved in.
Holly Beard, 24, and Steve Hancock, 27, from Adderley Green, Staffordshire, tipped the scales at 41st between them. But after Holly received cruel taunts in her workplace the couple went on a joint diet. Holly went from 17st 8lb to a slim 11st 9lb in just nine months after joining Weight Watchers. Steve also began to shed the pounds after joining Holly on her diet plan and switching his meals .
The Maldives have been on the top ten of honeymoon destinations for years. The days unwind quietly for Penny, with snorkelling, visits to the spa and walks around the island. There are miles of sea to play in, with miles of water to swim, snorkel, canoe, scuba dive and sail. The food is amazing, from miso soup and curry to steamed vegetables and rice pudding.
Lindex is selling limited-edition #superrolemodel t-shirts to raise money for charity. Proceeds will go to Every Mother Counts, Liya Kebede Foundation and Plan International's Because I Am A Girl. Lindex opened its first UK store in Westfield Stratford, London, on March 27 .
Former Royal chef Darren McGrady said princes' 'juvenile handwriting gave their identity away' He said that he was 'more scared of the nanny than I was of William' so obeyed her rather than the third in line to the throne. Mr McGrady is the former chef to The Queen and Princess Diana and spent a total of 15 years cooking for them at Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace. He said: 'They may be royal children, but they still have children's palettes'
The government has approved funding for Cambridgeshire-based Mole Solutions to develop the idea. The plan aims to reduce the level of road freight within urban areas by using freight pipelines. They would carry goods in capsules to edge of town consolidation centres, where they would be collected. The development project is set to last nine months and if successful could be rolled out in other towns .
Jodie Bredo, 26, has been a professional Kate Middleton lookalike for the past six years. Wishes Duchess of Cambridge would 'change her hair for once' - suggesting a bob style. 'I know I'm seven years younger than her but she should dress more fun,' says Essex resident. Admits she does not fancy Prince William and is not tempted to have her own happy ending.
Families in the UK are more indebted than those in many other major developed nations, says IMF. UK singled out as having problem with household debt, along with Portugal, according to report. Soaring house prices have pushed up household debt in Britain in recent years. Findings are a stark reminder that the recovery remains fragile.
Aidan Fraley, 16, is the son of Eric Harris, who was shot and killed by 73-year-old volunteer deputy Robert Bates on April 2. Fraley says all the Tulsa police who allowed Bates to become a cop should be held accountable for his father's death. 'He should have been in a retirement home, not out there on the scene killing my dad,' Fraley said of Bates. Bates has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of Harris.
'Red' Len McCluskey gave me the time of day on a street in Neath as he conducted a two-day tour of the Principality to drum up support for Labour's cause. His gospel of traditional hard-left socialism goes down well with the converted, as does his hackneyed anti-Conservative bile. But all the smiles cannot hide the reality that he and his union are a potent, sinister force in British politics, seeking to use their financial and organisational muscle to drag Britain back to the dark days of the 1970s.
Norma Esparza, 40, testified Thursday at the murder trial of ex-boyfriend, Gianni Van, 45, who is charged with killing a man in 1995 she claims raped her. She says Van intimidated her into identifying the murder victim, Gonzalo Ramirez. Prosecutors allege Van and friends kidnapped and beat Ramirez and left him by the roadside. His body was found having suffered 30 blows from a meat cleaver. Van's lawyer, Jeremy Dolnick, said his client had no role in the murder and knew nothing of any plans to kidnap or kill Ramirez. The prosecution alleges Van was aided by his friend Kody Tran and Tran's wife Diane Tran as well as
Newly launched app, Honest, allows users to pose questions, remain anonymous and get feedback from fellow anonymous users. The personal dilemmas posted range from relationship questions such as 'I'm getting married next week and I'm having doubts, is that normal?' to questions about sexual dysfunction, career changes and secret crushes.
Liverpool players Raheem Sterling and Jordon Ibe have been pictured smoking a shisha pipe. The pictures were taken in a London bar earlier this season . It is the second time Sterling has been pictured with a pipe in the past few days . The 20-year-old is currently in a contract stand-off with the club over a new deal. He has turned down a deal worth around £100,000 per week and is considering his future.
Serbian-born Andreja Pejic, 23, is the new face of Make Up For Ever. The model, who underwent gender-confirmation surgery last year, took to the runway for the first time as a woman during designer Giles Deacon's Autumn/Winter 2015 show show in February .
 burger chain contacted newly-engaged couple via Skype and gave them the good news. BK will be paying for the wedding and providing personalized gift bags, Mason Jars and Burger King crowns. Joel Burger and Ashley King have known each other since kindergarten in New Berlin, Illinois. Burger-King nuptials will be held July 17 in Jacksonville.
ComRes survey of 4,000 undecided voters found a slim majority have been more impressed with the performance of the Prime Minister than that of Ed Miliband during the Election campaign. Separate poll of marginal seats suggests Ukip’s vote is being squeezed in key constituencies as election day approaches.
US scientists have found a way to use discarded corn husks and stalks to make cheap hydrogen fuel that doesn't pollute the environment like fossil fuels. The breakthrough could one day see the fuel being produced locally and drivers stopping to refuel their vehicles at roadside bioreactors instead of pumping petrol into their motor. The process builds on previous research using xylose, ‘the most abundant simple plant pentose sugar, to produce hydrogen yields that previously were attainable only in theory, according to study.
Lisa McElroy, 50, who teaches legal writing at Drexel University, reportedly sent the inappropriate message on March 31 under the subject line: 'Great article on writing briefs' However, when recipients opened the enclosed link, philly.com reports that they were directed to a video of 'a woman engaging in a sexually explicit act' The married mother-of-two has been placed on administrative leave while an internal investigation gets underway.
Out of 384 applications that have inundated the department over the past 12 months about 80 per cent have been approved to use the word Anzac, which stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp. Forty-four items were rejected for a range of reasons, including it was too commercial or its name was inappropriate. The Church of Scientology, Woolworths, and online sites Teespring, Zazzle and Redbubble were reprimanded for using the word. The AFL won the right to use Anzac to brand its games and merchandise as it donated to the RSL.
Gang broke into an aviary and bundled 200 of the animals into sacks and containers on January 12. They dumped them on floor before kicking them and forcing them out of barely open windows. The birds were also jammed into drawers, squeezed to death and chased by a dog, court heard. Three men and a youth have been convicted of their involvement and will be sentenced next month.
Dashcam footage shows police in the borough of Kinnelon race to the incident just after 6 p.m. on Thursday following a tip-off about someone driving erratically in the local area. When officers Mark Ehrenberg and Ricky Ferriola arrived on scene, smoke was already coming out of the woman's white 2006 Toyota Solara convertible, which had been turned upside down. The vehicle's horn was honking but when one of the officers ran over and shouted at the driver, it was apparant that she has been knocked out in the crash. It took two minutes for the cops to cut the woman from her seat belt and pull her limp body from the wreckage.
The marine mammal was discovered bleeding from its head along the south end of Sharp Park State Beach in Pacifica on Tuesday. On Wednesday scientists and biologists sought to determine how the massive animal died. It is the seventeenth dead sperm whale to beach along the North Coast of California in over the 40 years, a spokeswoman for the Marine Mammal Center said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has asked San Francisco Bay Area boaters to watch out for and steer clear of whales.
Jessica Silva's ex partner, James Polkinghorne sent her a text message threatening to 'cave her f***ing head in' and 'bash the f***' out of her before arriving at her Marrickville home fuelled on 'ice' on Mothers Day in 2012. Fearing for her life, Ms Silva called her brother to come help her and sent her mother a desperate text message that said, 'Mum, the psycho is coming' She stabbed him five times in the shoulder, chest and back. Ms Silva escaped a jail term, after the judge found the killing was done in the most 'extreme circumstances'
The 11 cattle farms cover over 100,000 square kilometres and are being sold by the family business S. Kidman and Co. The largest of the stations is Anna Creek Station in South Australia which covers an enormous 23,000square kilometres. Other stations for sale in Queensland include Durham Downs, Durrie, Glengyle, Morney Plains, Naryilco and Rockybank. All of the farms include the original equipment as well as the stock.
Two women aged 47 and 22, and two men aged 24 and 22 held at Manchester Airport this morning. They were among eight relatives stopped at Turkish border with Syria on April 1. Waheed Ahmed, 21, is the son of Labour councillor Shakil Ahmed from Rochdale. He was arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of terrorism.
The First Lady and 'Grandmother-in-chief' Marian Robinson, 76, dined at Lupa restaurant on Thompson Street in New York's Greenwich Village on Saturday. Owner and restaurant mogul Mario Batali was heard describing Michelle as 'a happy woman' The pair had the 'Chef's Roman Tasting Menu' for $65 per person, plus $49 with wine pairings. The menu starts with a salad, then two pastas, a cheese platter and a rich Roman oxtail stew.
Aeman Presley, 34, faces charges for the killing of two homeless men in Atlanta, another man sleeping outdoors in DeKalb County and a hairdresser in a parking garage in Decatur, Georgia. The man had taken a Greyhound bus from Los Angeles to Atlanta last May 'hoping to rejuvenate his beleaguered acting career,' according to a sworn statement filed in court. After killing Calvin Gholston, 53, he felt a 'self-described adrenaline fueled high' and went on to shoot Dorian Jenkins, 42, while he slept on the sidewalk in November. A few days later, he killed 68-year-old Tommy Mims as he slept
Alanna and Stephan Goetzinger lost their daughter Rana during a stillbirth in 2012. A coroner found that the care given by the midwife who assisted at the birth in 2012 was 'grossly inadequate' and may have contributed to the death of the baby. Coroner James McDougall found that Rana had died either 'during or shortly after birth' from meconium aspiration, a condition where a foetus inhales their faeces before birth, preventing them from breathing. The midwife, who handed in her resignation following the inquest, changed her statement about the events of the evening, including the time of the birth and whether the baby had exhibited signs of life.
Tipu Sultan was gunned down shortly before 10pm last night at the back of the Herbs n Spice takeaway. Emergency services found the 32-year-old with a gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses report seeing two men wearing crash helmets and dressed in dark clothing on a motorbike driving away from the area in the direction of Lizard Lane immediately after the shooting. Today there is a heavy police presence on Lake Avenue in South Shields with the lane behind the takeaway completely taped off.
Neil Moore, 28, was on remand at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London for £1.8m fraud. He emailed wardens posing as a court clerk manager at 'Southwalk Crown Court' It allowed fraudster to brazenly walk out of prison on March 10 last year. Escape motivated by Moore's fear he would be harmed by fellow inmates after striking up a relationship with a transgender individual at HMP WANDSOR. Judge described the escape as 'sophisticated and ingenious'
Vulcan will use new engines, mid-air recovery and a new upper stage aimed at enabling complex on-orbit manoeuvres. ULA's plan is to skip returning the whole booster, an approach favoured by rival SpaceX. It hopes to separate the engines after launch, inflate a heat shield around them and dispatch a helicopter to grab them mid- air. This, it claims, will greatly extend its orbital lifetime and the number of missions it can perform.
Second children are left with hand-me-downs, and around £500 less spent on them in their first year of life. More than a third of mothers clothed their second baby in one or more hand- me-downs. And only 23 per cent have a keepsake for their second, a report by Debenhams found.
Cassandra Cassidy, 24, was shot as she tried to help two women 'afraid of men in a car' outside rehab centre. The fashion design student had just arrived for her late-night shift at a half-way house for people struggling with substance abuse when the women approached her. The women later told police they had been afraid of two men in the street and asked to use Ms Cassidy's phone to call for help. A white, two door car with several occupants fired several rounds, striking Cassidy but not the two women, before it sped off. Ms Cassidy was mortally wounded and taken to University Medical Center where she died.
The bride-to-be was spotted cheering on her fiancé Andy Murray at the Miami Open. The 27-year-old wore a short black silk dress with a zip front and a large straw hat to keep her glowing complexion intact for her wedding on April 11. Kim opted for one of her go-to brands, Whistles for the V-neck, short-sleeved dress, which comes in at £110.
'The only money we should waste on you is the cost of a bullet,' Jackson County Chief Circuit Judge Thomas Wilson told 'monster' James Tingley of Michigan on Thursday. The 70-year-old pedophile was convicted on March 3 of heinous sex crimes against two girls over a six year period. Police know of at least five other girls Tingly abused but they believe there may be more. 'The defendant, he has called himself "Jim" but I would call him a monster and a pedophile,' Assistant Prosecutor Jennifer Walker said.
The University of Wisconsin Badgers defeated the University of Kentucky Wildcats 71-64 in Saturday night's NCAA tournament semi-final game in Indianapolis. The Badgers will now face off against Duke in the NCAA final on Monday - the school's first final since 1941 . But while the Badgers were still celebrating on the court Saturday night, violence broke out on the streets of UK's campus in Lexington where a huge crowd gathered to vent the loss. More than a thousand people in blue and white setting fires on State Street. Throughout the night, police in riot gear arrested 31 people from the 'rowdy, and at at times hostile' crowd on charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct .
While travelling the world can cost a lot of money, there are some ways to do it for free, or at leas ton a very tight budget. House-sitting is one of the easiest ways to trim costs on a trip abroad because it eliminates the need to spend a huge amount of money on accommodation. Cruise ship workers can see the world, but should be prepared for long periods at sea and long work hours. Volunteering with an organic farm offers a chance to travel and learn while helping others.
Gareth Huw Davies enjoys the new stability on the teardrop-shaped island in the Indian Ocean. The holiday industry is recovering, and expanding with a crop of smart new hotels. Sigiriya is a quarter the size of Ayers Rock, topped with the 1,500-year-old fortress of King Kasyapa.
Mai Mach, 60, was stabbed 23 times with garden shears in the backyard of her Melbourne home last Tuesday. Hours earlier her grandson Alistair, 4, suffered 18 stab wounds as he slept in his bed. Chinese tourist Cai Xia Liao, 45, has been charged with their murder. A fundraising page set up to support the family has raised almost $50,000 in less than a week. It was set up by family friend Diana Teoh who said the money 'will be used for the funeral and Alastair's parents will direct the remainder of the funds to a good cause'
Alan Davey controversially laid bare the difficulties of the station's top job in an interview on Radio 4's Feedback programme. He said: 'It's not lowering the standard, it's not making the content simple. It's about how we present it' Radio 3 has been accused of 'dumbing down' in the past, especially after a drive in 2011 to make it more 'accessible'
Keir Starmer was in charge when Operation Elveden began its tainted 'witch hunt' into tabloid journalists. He pushed use of 13th century law to go after journalists for doing their jobs of informing public. Starmer is likely to add MP to his lengthy list of titles and be returned for safe Labour seat of Holborn.
WARNING: GRAPHIC FOOTAGE. Officer Michael Rapiejko overtakes colleague's car as they chase alleged thief in Marana, Arizona. Mario Valencia is seen walking along street with loaded rifle and pointing it in the air. Officer in other car tells him to 'stand off' and tells him: 'The gun is loaded' But in apparent defiance of advice, Rapiejo drives straight toward unsuspecting Valencia. Seconds later, his vehicle mounts the curb and smashes into the suspect's body. Valencia is sent flying into the air, while car crashes through concrete wall. He was rushed to University of Arizona Medical Center in serious condition following crash. Marana Police Chief Terry Rozema
Houston owner Safer Hassan has 30 days to get rid of the '370H55V' license plate. Texas Department for Motor Vehicles said it was 'offensive' and would be cancelled in a month. State departments across the USA have the ability to ban slang or rude words on plates.
April Morris of Bennettsville, South Carolina, thought she’d never see her beloved pit bull, Nina Louise, again after she went astray in December 2013. But this past Saturday she couldn't believe her eyes when she saw footage of the malnourished pup's heartbreaking rescue on local news. She was even more surprised when the bulletin revealed the whimpering canine had just given birth to ten pups. The emotional reunion was caught on camera, with Nina Louise happily greeting Morris and her husband.
German Chancellor and her husband, chemistry professor Joachim Sauer, have been spending Easter on the island of Ischia, near Naples in the Mediterranean, for over a decade. The couple traditionally spend their holiday at the five-star Miramare Spa Hotel on the south of the island, which comes with its own private beach, and balconies overlooking the ocean.
The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club has quickly become one of Britain's most elite sporting venues since it was founded in 1982. It's attracted royals and celebrities including Prince William and Harry, actress Stephanie Powers and Rolling Stone Bill Wyman. But attempts to cash in on this elite status have been scuppered by the European Court after objections from the Beverly Hills Polo Club. The club had applied to register its polo player logo on four classes of item including glasses, watches, jewellery and leather goods.
Mei Ru, 50, and her husband Song Ming, 53, were going shopping in the city of Fuzhou, south east China. She parked her car and Mr Ming climbed out of the passenger side and went to stand behind it. But she suddenly reversed over him as he stood behind the vehicle, knocking him to the ground. He was rushed to hospital where surgeons battled to save him, but he later died .
Half of voters agree with Ukip that immigrants should not immediately receive free HIV treatment. Nigel Farage caused controversy by attacking high cost of giving anti-retroviral drugs to sufferers. Ukip leader said foreign nationals with HIV accounted for 60 per cent of 7,000 cases a year. Ed Miliband said his comments were ‘disgusting’, Nick Clegg said they were 'politics of the lowest form’.
Brits spend £815m a year to 'social media proof' their wardrobe, according to a new survey. Almost a fifth of those polled said they would refuse to wear an outfit again if they knew there was a chance of appearing wearing the same thing online. Men spend an average of £61 to safe-guard against this modern day anxiety, as opposed to women’s £53.50.
Claudia Alende, 21, came second in last year's Miss BumBum competition in Brazil. She claims Indianara Carvalho, 23, has 'revealed who she truly is' with risqué Easter stunt. Ms Alende said: 'Our Lady is a holy figure, and for many the most important figure in their lives' She said: 'To paint her across your naked body, especially on Good Friday, shows a breathtaking lack of respect'
Charles Collins, 28, was walking ahead of Alfred McNamee when he heard him slip and fall. He turned around and jumped onto the tracks at the 15th St station in Philadelphia, Philadelphia. He pulled Mc namee to safety, but he broke his back, ribs and spleen in the fall. Collins has been praised for his bravery, but insists he is 'not a hero'
Valbona Yzeiraj was arrested on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to charges of assault, unauthorized practice of a profession and reckless endangerment. Authorities said the 45-year-old did injections in people's mouths, performed root canals and on several occasions pulled patients' teeth. She was fired from Ultimate Dental Care of Riverdale, New York after the company found out she was performing as a dentist from late 2012 to summer 2013.
Steve Esmond and his wife, Dr Theresa Devine, and their two teenage sons fell seriously ill during their stay at the Sirenusa Condominium Resort on the island of St. John. The family were airlifted to separate hospitals in Philadelphia suffering major respiratory trauma. Sean, 16, and Ryan, 14, remain in comas two weeks after being hospitalized . The US Environmental Protection agency said there was 'a presence of methyl bromide in the unit where the family was staying'
Physical activity can increase grey matter in the brain, increasing the size of areas that contribute to balance and coordination, according to the University of Jyvaskyla study. Changes in brain may have health implications in the long-term, such as reducing the risk of falling, said the study's author, Dr Urho Kujala. Previous research found exercise is linked to lower levels of body fat, reduced risk of heart disease, better memory and thinking, and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Wedding season is upon us and with the average cost of the big day hitting £25,000, thrifty brides are on the hunt for ways to budget. FEMAIL has compiled the best budgeting tips for brides-to-be. From scrimping on bar costs to avoiding hefty food bills, FEMAIL shares its top tips.
Jeremy Clarkson is set to appear on satirical panel show Have I Got News For You on April 25. It is believed he was booked to appear before he was dropped from Top Gear in March . He was sacked after punching producer Oisin Tymon over a row over a steak dinner. The 54-year-old will be the guest presenter on the show, which will be filmed the day before .
Gary Saurage, 45, runs the Gator Country wildlife park in Beaumont, Texas. He was called out on Monday morning to catch a giant 400lb, 11ft-long alligator from a family's pond. The beast was later confirmed as a male, around 35 to 40 years old. Saurage took the reptile back to his park to join more than 400 other alligators.
The White House Kitchen Garden was full of school children on Wednesday afternoon as FLOTUS oversaw a session of planting spinach, broccoli, lettuce, radish and bok choy. The first lady, who wasted no time getting stuck in in her black leggings and burgundy hoodie, was announcing the launch of the latest part of her ongoing Let's Move initiative. Not content with a busy afternoon in the garden, she then changed into a flawless black dress for the annual Grammys On The Hill Awards which were held at Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C.
High-end ski-tour company Haute Montagne told MailOnline about its guests' requests. They include a live-in tailor to make the ski gear, two grand pianos and a horse and carriage on stand-by 24 hours a day. Bramble Ski created a £2,450 lily-of-the-valley bouquet for a romantic guest. It also created a private ice bar for après cocktails in Verbier, Switzerland.
Brisbane-based designer Khim Hang is the youngest designer to show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. The 22-year-old displayed his bold collection HAN at Carriageworks in Sydney on Wednesday. The punk-look collection reflected a strong oriental influence in a nod to his Cambodian heritage. The designer is committed to looking after workers in his family's home country, and ethically producing his products.
Manchester City fans were filmed singing a vile song about the Munich Air Disaster outside Old Trafford. The clip appears to have been taken after Sunday's 4-2 derby win over Manchester United. The song mocks the 1958 tragedy in which 23 people died including Manchester United players. A host of United greats, including Duncan Edwards, Tommy Taylor and Roger Byrne, died following the disaster which saw their plane crash during a third attempt at a take-off.
Tracy Spraggins, 39, from Birmingham, Alabama, has Lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease, since she was six. In 2013, doctors said she would need a kidney transplant to survive, but the waiting list is seven years long. PJ, a self-employed musician, was told he was a perfect match, but doctors said his size meant the operation couldn't go ahead. He kept losing weight and going in for tests, only to be told he needed to lose more. Finally, in December 2014, he visited Nashville's Vanderbilt hospital and was given the green light to undergo surgery. But the next day, he was told his blood pressure was too high to perform the operation
Jerusalem syndrome is characterised by anxiety, agitation and nervousness. First identified in 2000, psychologists noted religious pilgrims overcome with excitement at being in close proximity to the city's holy places believed they were Biblical characters. Sufferers are often consumed by a need to be clean, before donning a toga-like gown often made from hotel bed linen. The next stage sees sufferers overcome by the need to scream, or sing out loud psalms, verses from the Bible, religious hymns or spirituals. It is then finally followed by the delivery of a 'sermon'
Polling last night showed that the nationalists are extending their lead – threatening to all but wipe out Labour north of the border. But Ed Miliband refused four times to rule out going into a power-sharing agreement with the SNP if its MPs hold the balance of power for the first time. The SNP leader used a BBC TV debate on Thursday night to offer to ‘lock David Cameron out of Downing Street’.
British photographer Laura Stevens, 38, asked her friends to pose 'as she was feeling' for 'Another November' project. The series captures the stages grief following the breakdown of a relationship. The British photographer, who lives in Paris, found inspiration for the series after her own painful break-up. She titled each image after the first name of the woman posing to help create greater intimacy.
Johnny Manziel and Colleen Crowley were spotted together in public for the first time since he entered rehab when they attended Tuesday night's Texas Rangers game. The pair appear to remain very much an item, but Crowley has been taking heat on Instagram for refusing to give up her wild ways while Manziel was being treated for his unspecified problems. On Tuesday, Crowley posted a video on her Instagram page of the Texan socialite enjoying a drunken night out with friends.
Shares in what is now called the BG Group rose by nearly 30 per cent to 1,153p last night. The rise came after Royal Dutch Shell announced plans to buy BG Group in a £47billion deal. The shares are one of the most popular in the UK due to the hugely successful ‘Tell Sid’ advertising campaign when British Gas was privatised in 1986.
Yin Yunfeng cooked all sorts of stir-fried dishes and 1,000 dumplings as a way to show his love to his wife. His wife, named only as Ms Zhao, lives in a house bursting with frozen dishes and snacks. Mr Yin is stationed in a regiment in Tibet and only gets to go home once a year.
The fire broke out in the Prado Dam Flood Control Basin north of the city of Corona, California, at 6pm Saturday. The blaze was sparked by a cooking stove. Hundreds of people were told to evacuate their homes in the middle of the night. By midday Sunday, fire officials had contained 35 percent of the fire, which had grown to 1.6 square miles.
Nathan Baggaley has been taken back into custody for allegedly assaulting a police officer at Byron Bay Blues Festival. The 39-year-old was allegedly found in a toilet cubicle with white powder at around 4pm on Easter Friday. The kayker was reportedly disgruntled and allegedly slapped the hand of an officer before walking away. Mr Baggaley was already on strict bail conditions, including a 9pm curfew, while he was awaiting sentencing for two serious drug manufacturing charges.
Pippa, 31, looked glamorous in a tweedy skirt, black blouse and cropped black blazer. Accessorised with black tote, £159 black pumps by Jemima Vine and oversized sunglasses. Recently revealed that she will be designing a dress for charity .
Number 20 The Lindens in New Addington, near Croydon, has been completely wiped off the map. The two-bedroomed terraced house was bulldozed in June 2013 along with two neighbouring properties. Neighbours say the old house was a constant reminder of the evil that happened there.
Aubrey de Grey, 51, says ageing is a 'disease that can and should be cured' . Harrow School and Cambridge-educated biomedical theorist says technology is 'catching up' with his theories. He says we can replace and repair faulty genes, 'clear out the gunk around cells' and rejuvenate our bodies. 'I've been ridiculed but finally people are starting to come round to my way of thinking'
Traffic came to a halt and pedestrians stood at attention for two minutes as the sirens rang out. Commemorations began at sunset on Wednesday and were to continue Thursday with Israeli leaders attending official ceremonies at Jerusalem's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, parliament and elsewhere. The theme of this year's observances - 'The Anguish of Liberation and the Return to Life: 70 Years Since the End of World War II' - dealt with pain of survivors and the challenge of rebuilding shattered lives.
Ten-week-old Qingqing is in a critical condition in hospital in Haimen City, eastern China. Her mother, identified only as Ms Li, left her alone while she went to work in nearby fields. But when she returned home after ten minutes, she found her daughter dragged from her bed. The right side of her face had been shredded and her eyelid torn off. She was taken to a local clinic but her injuries were too severe to be treated there. She is recovering from surgery but is suffering from a fever that is concerning doctors.
The Flashgap app is free for iOS and Android devices and was created by Julian Kabab. Before a night out, one user creates an event and becomes that event's host. They can then add friends to the event at any point until the event ends. During the night, photos and videos can be taken using the app and each shot lasts for just three seconds before it disappears. All of this 'evidence' is added to an album that collects photos and images taken by any attendee, and this album remains hidden until midday the day after the event. Only people who attended the event can see the album, and users can only delete the photos they took themselves.
Jacques LaMerde - which roughly translates to 'jack sh--' - pokes fun at high-end dining by dressing up cheap, fattening, convenience store goods to look like fancy gastronomic creations. One description, featuring a Hot Pocket as the centerpiece, read: 'Hay-baked Hot Pockets with Hidden Valley Bacon Ranch spheres'
Hercules and Leo are the first animals in history to be covered by a writ of habeas corpus. The decision by New York Supreme Court Justice Barbara Jaffe effectively recognises the chimpanzees as legal humans. A representative of Stony Brook University have been ordered to appear in court next month to respond to a petition by the Nonhuman Rights Project. The group argue that the chimps are 'unlawfully detained' and should be set free.
Charnelle Hughes, 20, was standing near the bar at the Adelphi Pub in Preston reading a text message . She was struck on the side of the head by the empty glass after it was hurled into a group of 40 people. The culprit Jordan Goode, also aged 20, had been dancing aggressively to heavy rock music. He had suddenly picked up the glass and threw it randomly, as if it was a cricket ball . Miss Hughes had to be rushed to hospital after she started bleeding profusely and was suffering concussion. She now has to see a facial specialist and has been warned that her facial features may drop .
Chloe Knapton, 21, was driving home from a night out in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, when she was attacked. A man smashed her car window with a bottle, causing the broken glass to become embedded in her neck. She has been left with deep wounds to her shoulder, neck, nose and mouth following the attack. Her mother has now released shocking photos which show the extent of the young woman's injuries.
Delroy Facey, 34, is accused of being involved in a plot to fix lower league football matches. Ex-Bolton Wanderers striker is standing trial at Birmingham Crown Court alongside Moses Swaibu. The pair are accused of conspiring with two men who have already been convicted of match-fixing. Prosecutor Nick Mather told jurors they would not need to know anything about football to try the defendants. He said: 'Football is really nothing more than a means to an end - it's an opportunity to make money'
More than 8,000 migrants took advantage of calm weather to cross Mediterranean over the past weekend. More than 500 migrants had already died crossing Mediterranean so far this year. Charity Save the Children said the capsized boat, carrying about 550 people, flipped over around 24 hours after leaving the Libyan coast. About 150 survivors were rescued and brought to an Italian port on Monday.
A dramatic confrontation between an alleged Army impostor and a bystander in Florida has been caught on video. Eric Coins, who was drinking in the city of Sunrise posted the video to YouTube accusing the man of wearing the uniform to get free drinks and meet women. The stand-off between the two men almost comes to blows as Coins tells the man: 'There are people who f****** die in that uniform' The young man is seen on camera asking the alleged fake service member a series of questions including where he did his basic and boot camp training. The man apparently says he did basic training in North Carolina and basic training is conducted in Fort Benning, Georgia.
Lauren Perry, 25, had her waters break just 23 weeks into her pregnancy, and doctors feared the worst. Her twins Mason and Chloe were delivered early via an emergency caesarean at 30 weeks. Eight months later when Mason was admitted to hospital to have his colostomy removed he nearly lost his life to a dangerous flesh-eating virus. He had contracted necrotising fasciitis, a serious rapidly spreading infection that results in death of tissue. The infection had eaten all the tissue in Mason's chest and abdomen.
Ulysses Beaudoin, 39, of Katy, Texas, is accused of killing his 22-year-old son and namesake, Ulysses Nelson, when the young man tried to intercede on behalf of his mother during a domestic argument . The father allegedly pulled out a 9mm handgun and shot his son twice in the back . Nelson was pronounced dead at the scene from his wounds . Beaudion was seen weeping and muttering, 'My baby,' as he was being handcuffed .
In England alone, there are more than 670,000 unpaid carers helping someone with dementia. The early stages of the disease bring changes that may be so subtle that some friends and acquaintances are unaware that there is anything wrong. But as the disease progresses and more damage is done to the brain, symptoms become more pronounced. The middle stage is when the condition becomes more challenging and extra help may be needed.
The 51-year-old actor played the Doctor for just 13 episodes during the first series of the show’s revival in 2005. His turn as Doctor Who was among the shortest incarnations of the Time Lord in the programme's 52-year history. Eccleston has suggested he quit the show after falling out with bosses over his decision to play the character with a strong northern accent.
Rejean Hermel Perron, 43, is accused of holding woman, 27, captive for five days in Toronto, Canada. Police say he subjected her to sexual assaults including 'ritualistic actions' that officers are 'unfamiliar with' Peter Hamilton heard the woman's cries for help as he was walking his dog. She emerged from a home bound by handcuffs and naked from waist down begging for help. Mr Hamilton wanted to call the police but left his cell phone at home, forcing him to take out the only item he had on him - the nail clippers . Perron charged with sexual assault with a weapon, kidnapping and forcible confinement.
Ecuador's leader Rafael Correa was pictured with his arm around a boy wearing 'I'm With Stupid' T-shirt. The 52-year-old seemingly failed to pick up the meaning of the message on the shirt. The picture was shared thousands of times on social media networks in the country. It is now trending with the hashtag #IAmWithStupidMashi on Twitter.
Thieves targeted 294 security vaults during a break-in at the Volksbank in Steglitz, Berlin, in January 2013. The gang, who fled the bank with diamonds, gold and silver worth more than £8.3m, have never been found. It now appears that the Berlin heist bore all the hallmarks of the Easter weekend raid in London. During that raid, 71 security boxes were raided before the gang made off with wheelie bins full of precious stones. In a similar fashion to the German heist, the burglars timed their raid over the Easter bank holiday.
Dmitri Kovtun says Alexander Litvinenko killed himself by mistake after accidentally handling polonium. The former KGB agent says he was carrying around the radioactive substance when he died. Kovtun and Alexander Lugovoi have previously refused to co-operate with public inquiry. But they have now agreed to give evidence if they are given 'core participant' status. If Kovtun testifies, he will have to do so by video link because he will be arrested if he tries to travel to Britain.
The toddler's mother was holding him and another child when he slipped and fell between 10 to 12ft and into the pit on Saturday around 3pm. The child was rescued by his parents before firefighters and paramedics arrived on the scene. He is listed in stable condition after being taken to MetroHealth Medical Center and suffered from minor bruises and bumps. The boy's leg was injured in the fall, but he was not attacked by the animals, Dr. Christopher Kuhar, the zoo's executive director said .
Gianna Toboni traveled to India to explore the country's rapidly growing surrogacy industry for the HBO documentary series Vice. The journalist went undercover to meet with an agent who claimed she could get her a Caucasian baby in two to three months. The agent then tried to convince her and her team to buy the baby that they had brought with them to the restaurant with them. 'It was the most heartbreaking experience that I ever had,' she told Daily Mail Online.
Colin Cromie, 49, told Xara Grogan, 29, they should jet to Barcelona for a break and claimed they were both stuck with the wrong partner. But when she turned down his advances their working relationship soured and Mr Cromie became increasingly hostile and unfriendly, tribunal heard. He would also snatch instruments from her in the surgery and be 'abrupt and rude' and blamed her for a fall-out with another dental practice.
Todd Kincannon, 33, was arrested and booked into the Lexington County Detention Center on Monday evening. His wife, Ashely Griffith, told deputies that he grabbed her arm during a March 26 argument in their car, 'squeezing it tightly, thus preventing her from exiting the vehicle' . Griffith told police he threatened to kill her, himself and her family during the incident. He claims he 'accidentally overdosed' on the prescription drug Benzonatate – which he says he was taking to deal with an upper respiratory infection. Kinc Cannon has gained a reputation on Twitter for sending inflammatory tweets that have regularly left him open to accusations of racism and sexism.
Victorino Chua, 49, has given evidence for the first time at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport. He denies murdering patients Tracey Arden, 44, Arnold Lancaster, 71 and Derek Weaver, 83. He also denies deliberately poisoning 18 others between 2011 and 2012 at the hospital. Chua has pleaded not guilty to 36 charges in all, including three alleged murders. He is also accused of attempting to cause a poison to be administered and administering a poison.
Sue Perkins, 45, became bookmakers' favourite to replace Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear last week. But today she announced she is taking a break from the social media site after receiving death threats. She tweeted: 'My timeline has been full of blokes wishing me dead... This morning, someone suggested they'd like to see me burn to death'
St George's County Asylum first opened in 1818 and once housed nearly 1,000 patients in Stafford. It closed in 1995 and 145 long-term patients were re-located but is now set to be transformed into 102 apartments. Parts of the building will have to be demolished as they are beyond repair but the main structure is to be converted into the apartments. The apartments will be priced between just under £100,000 and up to £300,000 for the 'penthouse apartments'
The freshmen students from Yichuan, Shaanxi province took the exam on Saturday in the first attempt by the school to allow pupils to sit exams in the open. The school said the reason behind the unusual move was the lack of sufficient indoor space - and added that it could be a test of the students' organizing capacity. Grade One students suggested and organised the outdoor exam themselves.
Nina Anderson, 78, searched pawn shops near her house in Portsmouth, Hampshire, after jewellery was stolen. Gold and silver necklaces worth nearly £400 were taken from her bedroom as she watched TV. Her actions echo those of Agatha Christie character Miss Marple, played by Geraldine McEwan. Great-grandmother's actions led to arrest of burglar Martin Campbell, 28, who has now been jailed for three years.
Baby Malaja was in a car seat in the back of a silver Chevrolet Impala and her parents were in the front seat when a black car pulled alongside around at 4.30pm Thursday in Kent, Washington. The driver and passenger of the black car opened fire, then drove off, but police did not give details on the possible conflict between the people in both vehicles. Malaja's relatives were heard sobbing and screaming, including one enraged woman who cried out: 'I want revenge!' .
Shadow chancellor said the letter, left in the Treasury by Liam Byrne in 2010, was just a 'jokey note' Mr Byrne's glib note to his successor as Treasury Secretary stated: 'Dear Chief Secretary, I'm afraid there is no money. Kind regards – and good luck! Liam' Labour would cut the deficit – still running at £90billion a year – every year.
Porche Wright, 27, was scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday afternoon on attempted murder charges. Neighbors reported seeing Wright pour gasoline on her daughter then light her with a match. When paramedics arrived at the Sacramento home, the seven-year-old girl was covered in serious burns .
Australian PM Tony Abbott said the EU should 'urgently' follow his hardline 'stop the boats' policy. Operation Sovereign Borders sends naval gunboats to turn back asylum seekers before they reach Australia. Mr Abbott said it was the only way to prevent disasters such as the loss of 900 lives. He said: 'The only way you can stop the deaths is to stop the boats. That's why it is so urgent'
Charlotte Crosby, 24, has lost over two and a half stone in the last year . Has lost four dress sizes and two dress sizes over the past 12 months. Has come under fire on Twitter and Instagram for being 'far to skinny' . Her Geordie Shore co-stars Vicky Pattison, 27, Holly Hagan, 22, and Marnie Simpson have also lost weight . Dr Marilyn Glenville says there is a lot of pressure on women in the media to stay thin . Says weight loss can be taken too far and too fast as with many of the girls .
Carl Hendrick, head of learning and research at Wellington College, Berkshire, has attacked the ‘tidal wave of guff’ in classrooms. These ‘missives in mediocrity’ often tell pupils to ‘live your dream’ and ‘you can do it’. He argues that schools should concentrate on boosting pupils’ confidence by teaching them well.
Gold Coast personal trainer Ashy Bines upset her followers when she mistakenly advertised the price of one of her courses as $US49,500 - ten times it's real $USD4950 price. 'It was meant to be 10% of the price, but there was an extra zero on the end,' Ms Bines said. 'This caused a lot of girls to be very angry and upset with me which is the last thing I ever want,' she said. The real price of the yearlong program is a tenth of that, or $4,950. A spokeswoman said spots in the program have sold out.
Kenneth Wanamaker Jr, 37, pleaded guilty on Friday, weeks before a scheduled trial in the Northhampton County, Pennsylvania, case against him. A dentist testified the girl's teeth were in such bad shape they posed a potentially fatal threat to her health. She had been scheduled for surgery in March but did not have the procedure because her parents did not set up a pre-operation examination. Fourteen of her 20 teeth were either abscessed or needed to be pulled or had severe root and tooth decay.
Around two million high school students admitted to buying vaporizers in 2014 - more than triple the 660,000 recorded the year before. But smoking of traditional cigarettes plummeted to about nine per cent. The CDC report is based on a national survey of about 22,000 students at middle schools and high schools.
Bobby Flay filed for divorce on Friday, just one day after it emerged he had separated from his wife of ten years, Stephanie March, according to reports. The Food Network star is said to be offering his soon-to-be ex-wife just $5,000 a month - despite a personal worth of more than $20million. TMZ claims the prenup contains a clause that allows the chef to buy her out of the $8million marital home for just $1million - with an extra $50,000 to pack and move her stuff. The New York Daily News on Friday claimed that March asked her spouse if he had any romantic liaisons with January Jones - he
Pooch Mavis was brought to Arlington Park in Mobile by her owner for a fishing trip, the man's brother, Chris Wilson, told WWLP. The alligator attacked her after it jumped out of the water at the park's boat launch, he said. Mavis, a 100-pound dog, was reportedly close to the boat launch at the time of the alligator's attack  .
Group working in the North-West accused of filming attacks and demanding money to keep them secret. One teenager told Greater Manchester Police he was beaten up by the gang in Atherton. He thought he was meeting a 14-year-old girl he had spoken to on the internet in a church car park. But when he got there he was attacked by a gang of men who accused him of being a paedophile. Andrew O'Neill, 25, has since admitted in court that he groomed an under-age girl.
Ricky Ricardo Chiles III, 27, killed himself with a single shot as police closed in on him at the Presidential Inn & Suites in Lyon, Illinois on Thursday around 9am, said Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn. He was suspected of fatally shooting Archie Brown Jr and 15-year-old Rasheed Chiles at the scene of a traffic accident in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sunday. Brown struck and killed the gunman's nephew Damani Terry after he darted into the street in front of Brown's van, authorities said. Damani's brother, Rasheed and also the nephew of Chiles, was struck by the gunfire and later died at a hospital .
Photographs were taken between 1850 and 1855 by photographer Hugh Owen and could fetch up to £30,000 at auction. The albumen prints were made in the 1870s from the original paper negatives of the early 1850s. Everything from the waterfront, city centre and St Mary Redcliffe church can be seen in the shots, as well as The Fourteen Stars Tavern building which was pulled down in 1857.
The 78 Irish travellers, who hail from just four families, had refused to budge despite facing three different courts, a planning inquiry and a council. Locals in Hardhorn, Lancashire, accused the group of trashing their leafy village - and branded them the 'neighbours from hell' Last October, the camp, which had flouted planning rules, appeared to have lost its case after the travellers were told to move out by the Court of Appeal last year. But now it has been revealed that a further judicial review at the High Court has been granted.
Apple has bought Israel-based Link Computational Imaging in a deal reportedly worth $20 million (£13.5 million) LinX makes 'multi-aperture' cameras small enough to fit into smartphones and tablets that come with depth-sensing technology. Rather than capturing a flat 2D image, the technology is able to sense the depth of each object in a photograph. This lets people refocus an image after its been captured or measure the dimensions of a room, for example. Microsoft's Kinect uses similar technology, as does Intel's RealSense 3D camera.
Liya Kebede, 39, is the first black woman to grace Vogue Paris' cover in five years. The Ethiopian-born supermodel fronts the May issue of the magazine. The last black model to grace the cover was Rose Cordero in March 2010. American Vogue featured more black cover stars in 2014 than it ever has before in a single year.
Sophie English was born at the height of the Vietnam War and adopted by an Australian family. The last time Ms English had seen her home country was when she was 10 months old. She has always struggled with the pain of not knowing her birth mother and wondering what her life could have been. She was finally given a chance to find closure with ABC's Foreign Correspondent Sally Sara who travelled with her to Vietnam in search of answers. Ms English's story was not about finding her mother but finding 'peace with her mother land'
Comedian Sarah Silverman claimed she was paid less than her male friend to do a job. Claimed in a wage-discrimination-activism video for Levo League that she had been paid $10. But New York Comedy Club owner Al Martin revealed the story in a Facebook post . Silverman has since publicly apologized to Martin and revealed she fabricated the story. But she stressed that critics should not use the story to undermine the gender pay gap campaign.
Jason Rezaian's lawyer Leila Ahsan detailed the four serious offences her client faces. The 39-year-old journalist was detained in July last year, along with his Iranian wife Yeganeh Salehi. He was officially charged in December, but details of the charges had never been released. The case has become a politically sensitive case that has parallelled with nuclear talks.
Finley Lamb, from Merseyside, suffers from rare brain abnormality Periventricular Nodular Heterotopia. It means many of his 'grey matter' cells have not migrated to the correct position. Left him unable to walk and talk and with 90 per cent chance of developing Epilepsy. But he defied the odds to take his first steps last year and now enjoys walking two miles to school .
Labour leader said it was unacceptable to abandon immigrants boarding makeshift boats in Africa. He also called on the UK to take a 'fare share' of refugees fleeing civil war. Around 1,300 people are believed to have drowned in the past two weeks trying to reach Europe. William Hague insists rescue missions have not helped but defends intervention in Libya.
The 'goblins' are scientifically known as 'hoodoos' - rock protrusions consisting of relatively soft rock topped by harder stone that preserves each column's spire-like shape from weather erosion. Once known as the Mushroom Valley, the area was first discovered by cowboys searching for cattle in 1964. At under five square miles, Goblin Valley is tiny compared to parks such as the nearby 527 square metre Canyonlands. But the striking structures and hiking trails winding through this unearthly landscape, make this a popular attraction.
The Edwardian-style building and shopfront on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy was once owned by Wei Tang who was convicted in 2006 of keeping five Thai women as sex slaves. The brothel, formerly known as Club 417, has six bedrooms each with its own shower or spa, as well as a large lounge with a bar and a sitting room. It's listed for sale through Barry Plant Real Estate and is being marketed on its for a range of uses including a 'business, bar, restaurant, student accommodation and any number of other options' The property even comes with a brothel licence, according to the advertisement.
Ranulfo Perez, 48, was arrested for allegedly groping the breasts of a 16-year-old girl. He was released after police could not be sure it was him after the girl lost sight of him . The incident is the latest in a string of incidents involving costumed characters in Times Square . Last year almost 20 costumed figures were arrested for a catalogue of offences in the area.
The Rosehall Estate near Inverness boasts a 22-room main house along with 700 acres of land and five separate out buildings. It was built in 1820 but its most colourful period of its history was during the 1920s after it was bought by Hugh 'Bendor' Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster. The super-wealthy land owner would spend his summers at the property with the fashion designer, with whom he had an affair between 1923 and 1929. Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill also stayed there while recuperating from illness. The house has not been lived in for more than 60 years and is now in a dilapidated state.
Body of Charmain Adusah, 41, was discovered by hotel staff face down in a bath in Koforidua, Ghana. Husband Eric Isaiah Adusahs said to have left the hotel hurriedly on day she is believed to have died. He told hotel managers at the time that his three-month pregnant wife was ill and did not want to be disturbed. He is being held in police custody on suspicion of murdering the former NHS radiography assistant.
Leroy J. Toppins went missing about 6pm Friday while playing with siblings in the front yard of his family's home in Washington Court House, Ohio. His body was found about 7pm Saturday in Sugar Creek Stone Quarry, a short distance from where he was last seen. The quarry had been abandoned for years. Police say they have no reason to consider the death suspicious, believing he wandered off by himself.
People who have never been divorced can expect a retirement income 13% higher than a colleague. It means an extra £2,100 a year – £17,800 rather than £15,700 – to anyone who has kept their marriage intact. One in five divorcees who stop work this year will retire with debts to drag down their disposable income. The debt of a divorced retiree averages £22,100, Prudential’s report said.
Labial reduction procedures have risen five-fold in the past 10 years, with more than 2,000 performed on the NHS in 2010. The trend is reflected in Australia where procedures have more than doubled in the same time period. Labiaplasty involves shortening or reshaping the vaginal lips, a bit like shortening a hem on a dress. The unwanted tissue is cut away with a scalpel or laser, and the loose edge may be stitched up with fine, dissolvable stitches.
Indian Creek Island Road, the most exclusive area in Miami, boasts a median house price of $21.48million. Its 86 residents include four of America’s top 500 richest people, according to Forbes. The island has its own police force which guards all of the amenities, including a private 18-hole golf course. Beverly Park Circle, home to Denzel Washington and Eddie Murphy, is second on the list, with an average price tag of $16.238million.
Garnet in Montana was established in the 1860s by miners looking for gold and silver. It was devastated by fire in 1912 and deserted a few years later. Now the U.S. Bureau of Land Management is offering free food, housing and a job to people willing to live in Garnet and work as a tour operator as the government prepares the village to become a new tourist stop.
Kim, 34, reveals what she dines on in extract from her book Selfish. Reveals that she changes her food intake every ten days and works with a nutritionist. A typical day's food for Kim could include eggs, oatmeal or a protein shake for breakfast. Beyonce and Jay Z slimmed down at the end of 2013 by going vegan for 22 days .
Hannah Overton, 37, will not be tried on murder charges again in the 2006 salt poisoning death of her 4-year-old foster son, Andrew Burd. In September, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturned Overton's capital murder conviction, citing ineffective counsel at her 2007 trial for the death of Andrew. The lead prosecutor in the case portrayed Overton as a frazzled care giver that had force fed Andrew cajun seasoning as a form of punishment, which caused the sodium poisoning. The defense said the boy's death was accidental and was likely due to a medical condition, pica, that can cause a person to crave non-edible salty items like clay
Teachers say youngsters have been playing truant to find instant stardom on ITV talent show. For the first time producers have held auditions at dozens of secondary schools and colleges. The move has helped reduce unauthorised absence levels in some schools on days of auditions .
Aaron Jones and Jamie Toms spent just £9 on silicone glue to build their DIY rowing boat. They cobbled it together using insulation boards, scrap plywood, laminate flooring, coat hangers and silicone glue. The 6ft vessel held together long enough for the men to set up their rods and haul in some fish . But they were scuppered when an oar snapped 200 yards off Jaywick, Essex, and they had to call 999. A lifeboat crew arrived to find neither man wearing a lifejacket, and one unable to swim.
The 46-year-old mother-of-two is gearing up for the London Marathon on 26 April. Says she's feeling 'stronger and healthier' than ever after giving birth to daughter Grace in 2003. Had to have placenta removed after suffering post-partum haemorrhage, causing placentA to become embedded in her uterus wall. Her experience inspired her to launch Every Mother Counts in 2010 .
Daniel P. Finney, 39, of Iowa, started out weighing 563lbs and has lost 20lbs in a month. He is working with a mental health therapist, a physical therapist, and a nutritionist to lose weight and recover from myriad health problems. He has been overweight since high school, and has gotten used to the emotional pain of being called 'fatty' and getting verbally abused by strangers.
Deputy Prime Minister said he would not allow Lib Dems to prop up David Cameron in power. Said he would veto a new deal unless Tories agreed new taxes on the rich. But the Deputy Prime Minister defended his record in government with Mr Cameron. Mr Clegg accused Tories of ‘lashing out’ at Labour because they knew they could not win.
The 34-year-old supermodel has announced she is retiring from the runway after 20 years of stardom. The Brazilian mother of two has said she wants to spend more time with her family but has vowed to continue working in the industry. She was seen walking for Colcci during São Paulo Fashion Week in her native Brazil wearing a selection of summery outfits.
FBI have recovered 26-pound gold bar - worth up to $500,000 - somewhere in South Florida. It is believed to be one of the gold bars stolen in a $5 million armored truck robbery in North Carolina last month. The FBI say the location the bar was found has provided them with a big break in the case. The highway heist occurred on March 1 in Wilson County, almost halfway into the truck's journey from Miami to Boston. Two guards working for Transvalue Inc of Miami were reportedly approached by three armed men driving a white van after pulling over on the interstate. The men 'ordered the guards to lie on the ground, tied their hands behind their backs and marched them
Leah Williamson scored a 96th-minute penalty to make it 2-2 against Norway in Belfast last Saturday. The Arsenal Ladies star scored the spot-kick to give England a 2-1 win and a place in this summer's European Championships finals in Israel. The match was re-played on Thursday night after an 18-second penalty was awarded to England in the final minute of the first match. Williamson stepped up again to take the penalty and found the net once again . UEFA have ordered the match to be replayed after the match between England and Norway.
Police raided Alan Greaves's home in Colne, Lancashire in September 2013 and found 20,000 images. The father-of-eight claimed 'the Illuminati framed him by downloading child abuse images on his computer. Burnley Crown Court heard there were also 17,821 other indecent images with 106 movies. He was jailed for 21 months after pleading guilty to two offences of making indecent images .
David Wihby, 61, has been the New Hampshire Republican's state director for the last year and her number-two staffer behind the chief of staff. He was arrested on Friday in Nashua, New Hampshire, on a misdemeanor charge for solicitation of prostitution and resigned on Saturday. Ayotte said she was 'shocked and deeply saddened' by his arrest and called him her 'friend for many years' He was released on $2,000 personal recognizance and will be arraigned in May.
Chris Appleton has been working with natural brunette Rita Ora, 24, for the past two years. The singer's hair needs to be colored every three weeks, and she has to make her own hair masks to keep it in the best condition. Chris says that Rita is not averse to experimenting with a variety of different looks - be they temporary, or permanent.
Angela Maxwell said she would not give up her five-hour shift preparing meals for pensioners. The 67-year-old was seen arriving at Coningsby Community Hall in Lincolnshire yesterday morning . Her husband Richard told her they had scooped £53million on April Fools' Day last week . Couple said they would buy a new minibus for local pensioners and upgrade family to First Class .
SS City of Cairo was travelling from Bombay to England in 1942 when it was sunk by Nazi U-boat. 100 tons of silver coins worth £34million were taken with it to the bottom of the ocean. British-led team used powerful sonar and robotics to track down the ship in 2013. They recovered the coins from a record depth of 17,000ft - 4,500ft deeper than the Titanic.
The march was organized by National Actions to Stop Murder By Police. Many of the protesters cited the deaths of Eric Garner in Staten Island and Walter Scott in South Carolina. The protesters marched from Manhattan's Union Square and across the Brooklyn Bridge where they partially blocked traffic. Mayor Bill de Blasio released a statement condemning the violence - he said it was 'unacceptable and will absolutely not be tolerated' .
Jason Lee forced himself on the 20-year-old in a bathroom and told her to 'shut the f*** up' so her friends in the next room would not hear. The assault ended when the girl kneed him in the groin and staggered out in such a ‘hysterical’ state she was unable to talk. Lee tried to downplay the incident and said it was 'no big deal' and dismissively told the first police officer on the scene: 'We're good, you can go' Lee has denied first-degree rape, sexual misconduct and third-degree assault charges.
Economists Olivier Marie from the Dutch University and Ulf Zölitz of IZA made their findings based on what happened in Maastricht in 2011 when the city let only German, Dutch and Belgian nationals have access to its 13 coffee shops. The restriction was put in place to combat drug tourism which was thought to be tarnishing the city’s image. For those stuying courses with numerical skills the policy effect was ‘five times larger’.
New Channel 4 series shines a light on the UK's billion-pound supercar industry. Expert seller Saba Syed and husband Sheikh Amari sell luxury cars to the super rich. She says: 'Women have very good taste in cars. You don't honestly think we talk about cars do you [when selling]. We talk about shiny, red soles!'
Lord Janner, 86, has repeatedly denied claims he abused young boys at care homes in the 1970s and 80s. Police have interviewed more than 20 men who claim they were abused by him in their youth. But Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders ruled it was not in public interest to put him on trial. She said he was not fit to stand trial because of his age and ill health. Janner has not been seen outside his Hampstead flat since police raided it in 2013.
Violeta Tupuola has joined the #kyliejennerchallenge by using a shot glass to pump up her lips to ridiculous proportions. In an attempt to emulate Kylie Jenner's bee-stung pout, Violeta got the shock of her life when she removed the shot glass and suddenly had such protruding lips that social media users compared her to a duck. The new craze is popular among teens desperate to emulate Jenner's famous plump lips. The reportedly painful method involves participants placing their mouth over the opening of any narrow vessel over their mouth and sucking in until the vacuum of air causes their lips to swell.
Little Stella Schaefer is being cared for in prison by Mack, 19, who is accused of murder. She allegedly murdered her socialite mother Sheila Von Wiese-Mack in Bali hotel last August. Mack and boyfriend Tommy Schaefer, 21, are accused of stuffing her body in a suitcase. Baby Stella was kept outside Denpasar District Court while her parents appeared separately. A blanket fell away, revealing the child's face to the world for the first time.
Researchers plan to drill 5,000 feet (1,500 meters) below the surface of the Chicxulub crater in Mexico to try and answer the question of how the dinosaurs died out. The core they hope to retrieve will allow them to look back in time 10 million to 15 million years into the past. It could help uncover exactly what happened to create the crater - and if it killed off the dinosaurs. UK researchers studied the asteroid impact 66 million years ago and found the heat near the impact site in Mexico was not intense enough to ignite plant material. A heat pulse lasted less than a minute, too short to set plants alight.
Natasha Hope-Simpson became disabled after her leg was crushed in a tragic hit-and-run accident in 2013 and she lost a part of her left leg below the knee. Despite receiving weekly angry notes on her windshield scolding her for parking in a handicap space, she said she felt flattered that someone mistook her for someone who could walk normally. 'I have a video of you walking away from your car on numerous occasions, you are not HANDICAPPED! The next time you park here I will forward the Video's to police with your license plate number. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF!!!!,' reads one of the fuming letters.
Mr Yuan, from Changsha, was involved in the accident on March 24 and has been in hospital ever since. None of the women knew he had been seeing anyone else - some for up to nine years. The women discovered his secret after doctors contacted all of them to let them know he was injured.
Lamborghini Gallardo crashed into a tree and a bollard in Beaumont Leys, Leicestershire. One of the rear wheels flew off and narrowly missed a man who was walking his granddaughter home. Martin Johnson, 46, was walking nine-year-old Charly Pennett home from school at the time. He said: 'We were lucky really because the large wheel came bouncing through the air at about chest height barely 10ft away. If we were there just a couple of minutes earlier it could have been a different story' Onlookers claim the driver laughed and said he would 'buy another one tomorrow' .
The unidentified Newark resident, 22, said he recognized the 44-year-old rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, while at an Exxon station on Sunday. Police said the victim reported that he had a brief conversation with DMX about rap music around 12.30am. 'During the conversation a male in DMX's entourage showed the victim a gun and demanded the victim's money,' said Newark police spokesman Sgt. Ronald Glover. The victim told police that he pulled $3,200 cash from his pocket and DMX grabbed it out of his hand. No arrests were made and no criminal charges have been filed.
Al Pacino is offering die-hard fans the chance to fly with him on a private jet from Glasgow to London. The VIP package includes three nights in a five-star hotel in London, transfers and a ticket to the actor’s May 22 show at the Hammersmith Apollo. It also includes 20 minutes of alone time with Pacino in his dressing room or £650 for a group meet and greet.
Four-vehicle pile-up happened in Goodge Street, central London, at 11.35am this morning. Two people were treated at the scene by paramedics following the crash. It involved an Audi TT sports car, a Mercedes and two Routemasters - dubbed 'Boris Buses' Witness Richard Beltran, 38, said he stayed around for two hours while the scene was cleared up.
Corey Edwards was born with a complex congenital heart defect and had eight open-heart surgeries. His greatest wish was for his parents Jemma, 21, and Craig, 28, to tie the knot. But despite getting engaged three years ago, his ill health put their plans on hold. Staff at Bristol Children's Hospital pulled out all the stops to grant the boy's final wish. They got Archbishop of Canterbury's permission for ceremony to be held on paediatric ward. The five-year-old held the rings at the wedding on Saturday, with his mother saying Corey looked 'very handsome' in a suit.
Thief scaled two-storey antique market before breaking into rooftop vent and squeezing down narrow shaft. He crawled on floor 'like a snake' to avoid setting off infrared security beams in 'Mission Impossible' raid. burglar stole 124 rare timepieces before climbing back up shaft and escaping in a 4x4. Among haul was 18-carat gold Goliath 8-Day Swedish royal presentation wedding pocket watch worth £12,500.
The Karen was towed at 10 knots during yesterday's incident 18 miles from Ardglass on the south-east shore of Northern Ireland. The 60-foot boat's captain Paul Murphy was pictured holding a snapped steel cable on board his boat following the alarming incident. It is the second time in two months that fishermen have reported being dragged by a suspected submarine.
Rodney Stover, 48, a convicted sex offender lived in Bellevue Men's Shelter with a group of convicted pedophiles, rapists, and other sex-offenders. The shelter is located just one block from the K through 12 Churchill School for learning-disabled children that has tuition of $27,000 per year. Stover was arraigned on Thursday for rape, predatory sex assault and other charges for last Saturday's attack in the bathroom at the Turnmill Bar on East 27th Street.
Sharon Edwards, 55, was last seen between 10pm and 11pm on Saturday March 14 in Grafton, NSW. Her car was left parked in her driveway and the clothes she had been wearing on March 14 were thrown in the washing basket in her bedroom. Her phone and bag were gone and there was no sign of forced entry at her home. Her husband, John, appeared in court on unrelated unregistered firearm possession charges on Monday. Police and family say they hold 'grave concerns' for her welfare.
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT. Justin Whittington of Bakersfield, California was taken into custody on Thursday night on suspicion of child endangerment after the video of the alleged abuse surfaced online. The video posted to social media and shared thousands of times shows a boy running through Vest Market. The toddler is approached by a man believed to be his father who hits him in the face. The man then is then shown aggressively yanking up the toddler by his shirt. A pregnant woman, can be seen coming and taking the distraught boy away. The child appears to leave the store crying and covering his face .
The 50-year-old Food Network standout is 'heartbroken' about the split and his wife is 'mighty unhappy' with the prenup which is said to favor Bobby, according to TMZ. The New York Daily News on Friday claimed that March asked her spouse if he had any romantic liaisons with January Jones - he allegedly said no. Jones is now dating Will Forte, who she was seen with in February.
Two 49-year-old women and man, 23, arrested for being drunk and disorderly on flight from Bristol to Faro. Bristol Airport confirmed that the drunk passengers' actions caused further delays. Ryanair said it will not tolerate unruly or disruptive behaviour at any time .
Jamar Nicholson, 15, and his friends were hanging out in an alleyway in South L.A. before school on February 10 when two police officers working for the LAPD's criminal gang-homicide unit approached the boys with their guns drawn. One of the teenagers was holding a toy gun that the officers thought was real and it prompted the officers to fire. Nicholson was shot in the back by officer Miguel Gutierrez and is in pain but he says he feels lucky to be alive .
Andrea Bradley, 28, and Glen Bates, 32, have been indicted on aggravated murder charges in the beating death of their 2-year-old daughter last month. Glenara Bates was brought to an Ohio hospital last month dead and weighing only 13lbs - the average weight of a 3 or 4-month-old infant . The child also had injury to her head and broken teeth, and injuries had been inflicted over an extended period of time . Investigators say Glenara's parents dropped her from 6 feet about ground, and her mother then tried to sew her head wound at home with a needle and thread .
Female victim collapsed and started violently fitting in a seizure at Ryemarket Shopping Centre, Stourbridge. Passers-by rushed to comfort her but police believe one person took advantage of the drama. CCTV shows a woman moving the victim's shopping trolley before leaving the market. She has been described as a white woman in her 30s or 40s, around 5ft 5in tall and with long dark hair.
Leaked emails reveal BBC boss Danny Cohen wants to turn sci-fi series into big-budget film. But show's creative team are reluctant to rush into making a film that could flop and tarnish reputation. The messages were among 173,000 hacked by North Korea after the firm made The Interview.
Edwin Mee, 46, is accused of abusing his position of power to abuse or rape 11 alleged victims. Allegedly carried out attacks on women aged from 15 to early twenties between 2010 and 2011. Mee denies each of the sexual assault allegations saying 'I did not sexually assault any person', when talking about each individual incident. He branded one alleged victim - who says she became pregnant after he raped her - a 'time waster' and a liar. He was medically discharged from the Army in April 2014 after being suspended in 2011.
Barry Lyttle, 33, has pleaded guilty to recklessly causing grievous bodily harm to his brother, Patrick, 31. Patrick Lyttle was left in a coma for six days after he was allegedly punched by his brother on January 3. Barry Lyttle will now be sentenced in Sydney's local court, where the maximum jail term is two years, rather than the district court where people could face up to 10 years for that offence. Patrick's appearance in court today was his first without wearing a beanie. He appeared in fine health as he and his brother arrived wearing matching suits and shoes .
Mandi L. Walkley, 39, Jacob M. Austin, 52, and William D. Kelley, 50, were kayaking in Washington's Dungeness Bay. They were stranded in the water for one to two hours before they were rescued by the Coast Guard. Both passed away after they were transported to nearby hospitals, while Kelley remains hospitalized. Fellow kayaker Dennis Caines said the storm 'came up all of a sudden' and took the group by surprise. He and his wife Linda said they couldn't see anyone else in the group in tandem kayak.
Duchess of Cambridge is due to give birth on the 25th April at St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington. Police were out in force as they scoured the area outside the Lindo Wing this morning. Royal fans had set up camp on benches and decorated the area with bunting and posters. John Loughery, 60, was the only member of the public to attend every day of Princess Diana's inquest. Margaret Tyler, 71, is an avid collector of royal memorabilia worth more than £10,000.
Jeff McCubbery, 72, from Mandurang and Ian Bullock, 65, from Blackburn devised the plan for Captain Cootie Cards over twenty years ago in a bid to counter the influx of lingo from overseas. The pair now has a quirky range of greeting cards, coffee mugs, stubby-holders and calendars emblazoned with down under lingo. But their hopes of spreading the message were dashed after they were spurned by the companies they pitched their products to.
The High There! app is officially described as the world’s first global social network for cannabis enthusiasts. The network is designed to let users meet one another online to make friends and form relationships without being judged for their habit or views. Users swipe to choose to connect to people - like in the popular dating app Tinder. It deletes the accounts of people who post photos of the drug in their profile picture and takes down images of marijuana in their picture section. Founder and CEO of High There!, Todd Mitchem, said that the app doesn’t encourage the sale of marijuana but is simply a social network.
The brass lamp is being sold at auction in June by Hansons in Etwall, Derbyshire . It was given as a gift to two sisters who worked as servants for the Nightingale family . The 10in tall lamp will go under the hammer at Hansons on June 26 . Nightedale became known as 'The Lady with the Lamp' after returning from the Crimean War .
Lance Futch, 26, was shocked to discover that his 'informal meeting' with a federal official to discuss veterans was actually with President Barack Obama. The National Guardsman drove to Hill Air Force Base in Utah thinking he was going to be led into an auditorium to talk about how to help veterans get more jobs in the infinitely abundant field of solar energy. Instead, Futch was sat at a table with Obama, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch,congressman Rob Bishop, and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker - all of whom were wearing suits and ties .
Trade was taking place between East Asia and the New World hundreds of years before Christopher Columbus arrived in the area in 1492. This is according to a series of bronze artefacts found at the 'Rising Whale' site in Cape Espenberg, Alaska. Bronze-working had not been developed at this time in Alaska, and researchers believe the artefacts were created in China, Korea or Yakutia. Researchers believe those who lived at the Rising Whale site may be part of what scientists call the 'Birnirk' culture. They lived on both sides of the Bering Strait and used skin boats and harpoons to hunt whales.
Jondrew Lachaux, 39, and Kellie Phillips, 38, turned themselves in after the three children were found. Couple took five of their children on trip to Oakland, California, eight months ago. They left behind two daughters and a sickly three-year-old toddler in their Las Vegas home. The toddler's decomposed body was found in the back seat of a broken-down Mercedes in the garage. The baby was hospitalised in an extremely critical condition for severe malnutrition .
Claire, Emily, Christine and Lily Vincenti were taken from their Italian home by their mother in 2012. Their mother, Laura Garrett, had Australian passports made for the girls and fled to Australia. She claimed she had to escape her abusive partner, Tomasso Vincenti. The four sisters were dragged kicking and screaming from their mother's home in the middle of the night to go back to live with their father in Italy. The sisters were returned to Italy in 2012, after Ms Garrett's story fell apart. 60 Minutes reporter Tara Brown interviewed the two eldest girls, Emily and Claire, who she described as elegant, gracious, reserved and studious, at their home near Florence.
Residents from Fairdale, an unincorporated town 80 miles northwest of Chicago, were told they could return to their homes on Saturday to salvage what they could. But buildings in the settlement were virtually flattened when the vortex slammed into the area at around 7pm on Thursday night. Geraldine M Schultz, 67, and Jacklyn K. Klosa, 69, were killed in her home by the storm, while around a dozen people were injured. Officials reported that 17 of the 50 buildings in Fairdale are completely destroyed, while the other 33 have all been damaged in some way.
Abubaker Deghayes, 46, has left his home in Brighton in an attempt to rescue his son Amer. The 21-year-old has been fighting for the organisation Jabhat al-Nusra, a group affiliated with al-Qaeda. He has not been in contact with his father for nearly four weeks and is believed to be in Libya . His two younger sons were killed fighting Syrian government forces in two separate incidents last year. Abdullah, 18, was killed last April after suffering a bullet wound to his stomach and Jaffar, 17, was reported dead six months later after being shot in the head during a battle in Aleppo .
Lance Corporal Joshua Leakey, 27, showed 'complete disregard' for his own safety. He braved heavy Taliban fire to rescue a wounded comrade in Helmand in August 2013. The Paratrooper is the second member of his family to receive the highest military decoration. His cousin was given the honour 70 years ago and his father fought in Second World War. He said he was 'uncomfortable' about being singled out ahead of others in his regiment.
Measure would require all new or replacement dryers to operate at a noise level no louder than 84 decibels. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that is about as loud as a school cafeteria. It also wouldn't allow hand dryers blowing air downwards to blow air faster than 115 mph, in case the hand-dryer manufacturer doesn't label the decibel level. The bill, SB 488, is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday.
Victoria Ayling made comments after being confronted by her local party over her non-attendance at Ukip meetings. She said it was because she had spent 'five months nursing her son back to health after being blown up in Afghanistan' . Lieutenant Colonel Ron Shepherd, leader of Ukip’s North East Lincolnshire group, launched an investigation. He has raised questions about whether she has misrepresented her son's situation.
Four-year-old Austin West passed away last Saturday after he slipped while chasing a bumblebee in the backyard and fell into an in-ground pool at his family's home in Gastonia, North Carolina . Austin’s grandfather, Jeff West, says that when he attempted to set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to cover his grandson's final expenses, he was shocked to find that there were already multiple pages carrying the deceased boy's name on the site. As of Friday evening, only $315 has been raised. The West family are hoping to raise $10,000 to cover the toddler's funeral costs and related expenses.
Eight-month-old boy was trapped in Range Rover in Surbiton, south-west London, as temperatures hit 23C. His mother frantically tried to open the door when keys to her Range Rover were locked inside. She grew increasingly distressed as the car became hotter - with no fresh air inside. Kingston Police officer PC Resteghini smashed the car's window with his baton. Baby was rescued and police said he was unhurt after the incident at lunchtime yesterday. Temperatures peaked at 22.8C at St James's Park in London yesterday - making it the second hottest day of the year so far beaten only by today's 23.6C.
Jean-Marie Le Pen, 86, infuriated daughter Marine, 46, with series of racist and anti-Semitic remarks. He called Holocaust 'a detail of history' and praised France's wartime leader Marshal Petain. His 46-year-old daughter accused him of 'political suicide' and said she would oppose his candidacy. Now he has pulled out of regional elections but wants granddaughter Marion Marechal-Le Pen, 25, to replace him.
Ashley Graham, 27, is the first plus-size model to appear in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. The Nebraska native is one of the stars of Lane Bryant's new I'm No Angel campaign. The supermodel recently launched her own collection of intimates with Canadian company Addition Elle.
Wildlife photographer Einar Gudmann caught the violent encounter on camera in Iceland. He had been sleeping in his warm shelter when he was woken by howling. After emerging into sub-zero temperatures he spotted a female and male fox copulating. But the pair weren't alone - a third Arctic fox lurked nearby. Without warning the single fox emerged and began to growl and howl at the pair.
Edwin 'Jock' Mee, 45, allegedly targeted 11 cadets, aged between 15 and 25, during army interview process. Southwark Crown Court heard he had a preference for vulnerable black women born overseas. Many of his victims were threatened with deportation if they did not submit to his sexual demands. One of the women, a virgin in her early 20s, fell pregnant when Mee raped her in a locked waiting room. The divorced father-of-five denies 17 counts of sexual assault and three counts of rape.
A state investigation was launched following complaints from two large agencies that supply water to arid farmland in the Central Valley and to millions of residents as far south as San Diego. Delta farmers don't deny using as much water as they need. But they say they're not stealing it because their history of living at the water's edge gives them that right. They have been asked to report how much water they're pumping and to prove their legal rights to it.
The unnamed woman's email was shared by a recipient yesterday on Reddit. It demands a $63.99 water table from WalMart, a $19.99 play tent and a $14.99 tunnel from Ikea. She also asks guests to include receipts for each gift so she can get full value back if she needs to return them. The mother also asks that the gifts do not have her son's name on them, claiming that personalised goods attract kidnappers.
Maurice Thibaux stormed the catwalk at Sydney's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Sunday night. The 67-year-old French native said he had no problem with the music but the rumbling that came with it. He claims the noise was as loud as a jumbo jet flying overhead and was trying to make a complaint about it . Mr Thibaux said he did not even know he was walking into a fashion week event because the bright lights obstructed his vision. He was overheard complaining that show organisers were showing little respect for the local community.
The divorce petition was filed in late February in Tarrant County, Texas, where Hamilton played five seasons with the Texas Rangers before moving to LA in 2012. The petition doesn't detail the reasons for the split and only cites 'conflict' Hamilton, 33, married his wife Katie in 2004 and the couple have four daughters, including a 14-year-old from Katie's former relationship and three more daughters with Hamilton. The couple have agreed not to communicate with each other throughout the case and Hamilton is not allowed to see his children without supervision.
Fidel Castro was last seen in public at the inauguration of an artist's studio in January 2014. State-run Cubadebate website reported that he met with Venezuelans in Havana on Monday. The former leader was said to be 'full of vitality' and shook hands 'for hours' with visitors. He also reportedly stopped and spoke at a school and urged residents to write to Obama to stop saying Venezuela was a threat .
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall married a decade ago at Windsor Guildhall. They are now spending their 10th anniversary privately at Birkhall in Deeside, Scotland. The intimate shot was taken in the run-up to last month's visit to the U.S. and was released today.
The 6,825-tonne passenger ship sank off the southwest coast on April 16 last year with most of the victims, high school students. Thousands of protesters met in the capital Seoul to call on officials to raise the Sewol after senior government officials said they would 'consider it' . President Park Geun-Hye has pledged to 'actively consider' raising the ferry, taking into account the opinions of relatives and salvage experts. But senior officials said the salvage operation would cost £68million.
Brian Klawiter posted a message on his company's Facebook page on Tuesday in which he announced that openly gay people are not welcome at his business in Grandville, Michigan. 'Homosexuality is wrong, period. If you want to argue this fact with me then I will put your vehicle together with all bolts and no nuts and you can see how that works,' he wrote. Critics have accused him of trying to cash in on the anti-gay backlash which netted an Indiana pizzeria over $840,000 earlier this month.
Roxy Wallace, 50, struggled with depression after secretly wanting to live life as a woman. She told her wife Jo, 44, about her feelings in October 2013 while watching TV. The couple, who married in 1994, are now in a lesbian relationship. Roxy hopes to have full gender reassignment surgery by Christmas .
The family of 81-year-old Larry Upright added the political message to the obituary announcing the Kannapolis man's death and burial this week. 'We did it solely to do something nice and honorable for our dad,' said his daughter Jill McLain. The group, calling themselves Hookers For Hillary, all work at Dennis Hof's infamous Moonlite Bunny Ranch in Carson City.
Viv Nicholson and her coal miner husband Keith won £152,319, 18 shillings and 8d on the Littlewoods Pools in 1961. She announced that her life from now on would emphatically be neither sensible nor boring. The couple quickly moved out of their semi-detached council house on Kershaw Avenue, and into an £11,000 upmarket sprawling ranch-style bungalow complete with swimming pool.
Vincent Stanford, 24, has been charged with the murder of bride-to-be Stephanie Scott. He was arrested on Wednesday night at the Leeton home where he lived with his mother and elder brother. The three-bedroom property is on the market for $179,000. Neighbours told Daily Mail Australia the Stanford family have lived at the property for 'around 13 months' . Police allege they discovered blood inside the school cleaner's Toyota Hilux and a picture of a burnt body on his mobile phone inside the property itself.
Tibor Racsits, 42, had gone to pick up his daughter Kiara, 13, from the movies at Charlestown Square in Newcastle, north of Sydney, on Sunday night when they were attacked. He was dragged across the road by at least three young men before being kicked in the stomach and head. His daughter can be heard screaming as she runs to help, but she is pushed from behind by a young girl and slams face-first into the concrete.
Johnny Manziel has been released from rehab after entering a facility on January 28. The Cleveland Browns quarterback is out and ready to begin offseason workouts with the team, which begin on April 20. This after Manziel's partying had been a topic of conversation since his rookie season began last July, with some worried his drinking was a priority. Manziel's hard-partying and off-the-field antics were well known while he was at Texas A&M University.
Heidi Bretscher, 28, was running the Rock N' Roll Raleigh Marathon in Raleigh, North Carolina earlier this month when she got lost. The 28-year-old was so far ahead of the pack it wasn't clear to her which way she was meant to go. She ended up running entirely off the planned route and around a lake that wasn't even on the course. Despite her unscheduled detour, she still managed to finish the race nine minutes ahead of her closest rival.
Paul Tudor Jones II, the billionaire founder of Tudor Investment Corporation, bought the Casa Apava estate in Palm Beach last week. The Mediterranean-style seven-bedroom, 18-bathroom property was built in 1918 and has 420 feet of oceanfront access, as well as a tennis court, movie theater, swimming pool and gym. The hefty purchase came days after Jones, 60, warned that increasing inequality could spark a revolution as he gave a sold-out TED talk in Canada.
Richard Kerr, 53, said he was one of three youngsters taken from home in Belfast to London in 1970s. Claimed he was abused by politicians and Establishment figures at Dolphin Square and Elm Guest House. Claims will add weight to calls for allegations about Irish children's home to be covered by official abuse inquiry now being chaired by judge Lowell Goddard.
The menagerie came to light when customs officials at Domodedovo airport electronically scanned a 27kg bag. It contained 55 snakes, 35 lizards, seven turtles, six lemurs, two monkeys and a suspected leopard cub. Two baby crocodiles died on the journey from Jakarta to Moscow and all the survivors appeared terrified when they were found after the 6,515-mile ordeal. The animal courier claimed she had bought the animals for £130 in a market in Indonesia .
The chair was on the first class promenade deck when the liner sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912. It was found bobbing on the surface of the Atlantic by the crew of the Mackay-Bennett. Ship's log records six or seven deckchairs being picked up and taken back to port. One was given by a crew member to Captain Julien Lemarteleur, who had previously worked on board. It has since been owned for 15 years by an English Titanic collector who kept it at his home.
A dog on death row will for the first time in history have its case heard in the High Court of Australia. Staffordshire terrier Izzy is set to be destroyed after she bit a woman in August 2012 after escaping from her owner Tania Isbester's backyard in The Basin, east Melbourne, Victoria. The dog has been housed by the RSPCA since it was seized two years ago, sparking a lengthy legal battle. Lawyers representing the dog at no cost to the client say the local council that is fighting for Izzy's destruction is wasting public money by perusing the case. City of Knox council has refused to accept an offer to rehabilitate the pet and assume all liability for her.
Bob Heslip, 50, suffers from Neurofibromatosis type 1, or NF-1, which is caused by a gene malfunction that causes the bubble-like bumps to appear all over his body. The noncancerous lumps began appearing on his body around puberty and became more severe as he aged. He said he feels comfortable in his skin for the first time in his life now that he has joined the Venice Beach Freakshow as the 'Bubble Boy'
Kyle Schwartz, a third-grade teacher in Denver, Colorado has sparked a sensation on Twitter, after asking her students to open up about their personal struggles. She asked them to answer the question 'I wish my teacher knew...' on a piece of paper and turn it in to her anonymously or share it with the class. The first note that Schwartz shared on twitter was from a student who said they didn't have pencils at home to do their homework. Another, spoke about missing her father, who was deported back to Mexico.
Prince Harry is pictured taking part in exercises with Royal Australian Artillery troops in Darwin. The 30-year-old took to the air in the Royal Australian Air Force’s Tiger assault helicopter. The Prince is due to leave the British military in June after 10 years' service. He is expected to spend several weeks on a conservation project in Africa before deciding on a full-time job.
Inebriates were banned from every Birmingham boozer after four convictions under the Inebriate Act of 1898. The list was then sent to landlords who were not allowed to sell them alcohol . Each notice bore a mugshot of the criminal, as well as a description of their nose and face. They were ordered to work up to 21 days of 'hard labour' in comparison to today's fixed penalty or fine .
Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran lost a bid to challenge their clemency rejections in the state administrative court, which upheld its earlier decision that presidential decrees were outside its jurisdiction on Monday. The Sydney men are now imprisoned on Central Java's Nusakambangan island where they face the prospect of death by firing squad. The two Australian's lawyers are now appealing to Indonesia's constitutional court to make clear the president's obligations on considering clemencies on Thursday. Attorney-General HM Prasetyo has declared the move by the pair's lawyers as a delay tactic and says he won't recognise it.
Professor Ninian Peckitt, 63, struck a patient in the face 'like a boxer' to fix a broken cheekbone. He was an Honorary locum consultant in oral and maxillo-facial surgery at Ipswich Hospital. The patient, known as Patient A, had come to the hospital in February 2012 after an industrial accident. He required a second procedure after falling off the bed in hospital which displaced his cheekbone . Prof Peckitt struck the patient while he was under anesthetic, a medical hearing heard. He claimed he was attempting to reduce the fracture when he hit the patient up to ten times. But he was 'erased' from the medical register after the Medical
Lobster Pound and Moore in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, kicked off a Internet debate when it announced that it would no longer allow 'small screaming children' into its dining room. The Canadian seafood restaurant had said that it was 'an adult themed restaurant that caters to those who enjoy food and are out to enjoy themselves' The message, posted last Sunday night, was deleted by Monday morning after a torrent of online abuse came from disgruntled parents. The restaurant later posted an apology on the page, saying that it chose the 'wrong words' for its post and that it 'will take any belly that is hungry'
Judy Murray left newlyweds to it as they took to the floor at their reception in Cromlix House Hotel. The former star of Strictly Come Dancing frequently failed to impress the judges with her efforts. The 55-year-old broke with tradition on Saturday by wearing a white coat, the same colour as the stunning Jenny Packham gown worn by bride, Kim Sears.
Charles Kingham, 86, and partner Pauline Moore, 68, have been together for 40 years. They bought their home in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, for £35,000 in 1987. But it became a 'living hell' after it was converted into an offender management centre. They were targeted on an almost weekly basis, with vandals smashing windows with stones. The thugs even splashed cooking fat across the walls and path, urinated on their flowers and keyed their car .
Summer Elbardissy was partying at Beta Theta Pi fraternity house at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. 19-year-old reportedly tried to reach makeshift roof deck, but fell out of third-story window. Moments later, another teenager heard what 'sounded like a thud hitting the ground' She was discovered lying unconscious on floor, with face covered in blood. Suffered brain swelling, broken skull, hip and pelvis, and lung bruising. Had to relearn how to walk, swallow food, brush teeth, get dressed and wash herself. Seven months on, she is apparently still recovering from the fall, according to GoFundMe page.
Reality TV star, 34, was pictured dining in non-kosher restaurant in Holy Land with husband, Kanye West, 37, and Jerusalem's mayor, Nir Barkat, on Monday. Following outing, Mr Barkat posted a photo of him and the famous couple on his Twitter page, writing that he had joined Kanye and Kim 'to toast and celebrate hosting them in our beautiful city' However, the next day, only Kanye and Barkat were pictured in the photo, reprinted in an article on the ultra-Orthodox news site, Hakikar. Kim, meanwhile, was obscured by a copy of the $692 bill.
Pre-orders begin April 10 at 8:01 a.m. BST through the Apple Online Store and the Apple Store app for iPhone and iPad. Customers in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the US can try on and experience Apple Watch at their local Apple Store or at Galeries Lafayette in Paris, Isetan in Tokyo, Selfridges in London and select Apple Authorised Resellers in Japan and China.
One superyacht owner threw a party with two live tigers, allowing guests to pose for photos with the animals. Fresh fruit and vegetables were flown from the French Riviera to the Maldives. Three 'A-list' musical acts were hired to perform at a private party that took four months to plan. One client wanted to have a huge party on a deserted island for 80 friends.
Prime Minister will offer discounts of up to 70 per cent to 1.3million families in housing association properties. But National Housing Federation said subsidy will cost taxpayers £5.8billion. Said it was effectively worth £100,000 to each family who benefited from the scheme. Labour said the policy had 'unravelled' and pointed to figures showing just 479 council homes sold off last year - raising £100million, or 2 per cent of the funds promised by Tories.
Pro-golfer Russell Henley was en route to the Master's tournament in Georgia last Sunday. His golf clubs were misplaced by United Airlines - the official carrier of the PGA. The golfer tweeted his frustration to United Airlines, who quickly returned them . He is not the only one to have had a less-than-ideal experience at the airport . Maisie Williams was banned from the British Airways business lounge for not being under 18 .
The CH-53E Super Stallion landed on the beach in northern San Diego County around 11:30am on Wednesday after a low oil-pressure indicator light went on in the cockpit. The 100-foot copter is twice the size of the humpback whales that sometimes wash up on surrounding shores. No one was injured in the landing and the helicopter was fine to later take off and return to Miramar Air Station  .
Three vehicles collided on the Brisbane Valley Highway, 2km south of Fernvale, on Wednesday afternoon. A 40-year-old man with chest and shoulder injuries was the first to be airlifted to hospital. Six others - including an infant and two young girls - have been taken to Ipswich Hospital with minor injuries or for further assessment. The affected stretch of the highway has been closed off, with diversions in place. Police said the highway would be closed for a few hours.
Psychologists at New York University have been trying to gain an understanding about how the brain stores memories for 'emotionally neutral events' that gain significance through subsequent experience. Strong emotion can strengthen memory for positive events, such as a surprise birthday party thrown by close friends, and for negative events, like making an embarrassing faux pas at the office holiday party. Emotion also increases the strength of our memory over time - a process called consolidation. This is because emotion affects activity in certain brain regions.
The world's best golfers gathered on the eve of the Masters on Thursday to take on a nine-hole course, often with their wives, girlfriends or kids as caddies, as part of the Par 3 Contest. Tiger Woods showed up to the event at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, with his two children, Sam, 8, and Charlie, 6, and his girlfriend Lindsey Vonn, who was dressed in a floor-length, spaghetti strap gown, accessorized with diamonds and Louis Vuitton. Vonn's ensemble was in stark contrast to the white jumpsuits worn by Bubba Watson's wife Angie, left, and Rickie Fowler's girlfriend.
More than 2,200 Walmart employees are now unemployed after the retail corporation announced it was temporarily closing five stores for 'extensive' plumbing repairs. Workers at two Texas stores, as well as in California, Florida and Oklahoma, were notified only a couple of hours before they lost their jobs. Almost 550 people lost their job at the Pico Rivera store in California alone. Walmart will put both the full-time and part-time workers affected by the closures on paid leave for two months as they try to transfer to another Walmart location.
Survivors said the two-deck vessel 'flipped' after a commercial ship was spotted and men on the deck ran to one side, the sudden movement and weight pitching them into the sea. Hundreds of terrified women and children sheltering from the cold in the hull were trapped and died as water surged in and the boat turned upside down. Italian coastguards said today that no more had been found alive.
Jörg Düsterwald, a 49-year-old artist and bodypainter from Hameln, Germany, has been producing body art projects for the last 20 years. He uses his body-painting skills in a range of creative projects including advertising, corporate events, and TV marketing campaigns. The photoshoots, which take several hours to complete are heavily planned before the artist arrives at the location.
Just 8p in every £10 spent looking after dementia patients goes on research into the causes. The outlay on stroke research is little better, with 19p allocated from each £10. The amount spent on cancer research is around 13 times higher than dementia, and almost six times more than stroke.
Colin Kay was driving his Citroen Picasso on the A586 in Great Eccleston in Lancashire last year. Toyota Aygo driver pulled in front of him and crashed into his car at 50mph on the road. The 72-year-old was left with bruises and his wife Krysia suffered a whiplash injury to her shoulder . The driver of the Toyota also had to be cut from her vehicle and taken to hospital by air ambulance . Mr Kay has taken his case to the IPCC after the driver will not face any further action. He says the investigating officer went off sick and they could not prepare the paperwork in time.
Jetsuite.com lets those with a far smaller bank balance book private jets for vastly reduced rates. Getmyboat.com is the Airbnb of the yacht world. Browse 28,000 boats in 135 different countries that are affordable and able to rent by the day from their owners .
Conchita van der Waal, 46, had worked at the central bank of the Netherlands for eight years. She offered a range of 'kinky' sexual services to clients for more than £300 an hour. The Dutch Central Bank said she had been fired over 'integrity issues' Prostitution in Holland is legal but workers at the bank are not allowed to engage in 'indecent behaviour'
Questions raised over why fees for former PM are being paid by the United Arab Emirates. Contract includes a requirement that his wife Cherie join him on trips to South America. Blair last week defended earning money, claiming it pays for 'infrastructure' around him. Tory MP Andrew Bridgen calls for curbs on ex-PM's working for other governments.
SNP deputy leader Stewart Hosie said SNP would be 'entitled to vote against any bit of legislation' He said SNP could vote against so-called ‘Parliamentary estimates’, which authorise Government departments’ spending commitments. Senior Conservatives warned SNP’s threat to veto public spending across entire departments unless it gets its way could even lead to a US-style government shutdown.
Two four-year pilot culls in Somerset and Gloucestershire should be completed by trapping the badgers in cages and then shooting them, says the BVA. It concluded that the first two years of culling had not demonstrated conclusively that ‘controlled shooting’ of free-running badgers could be effective and humane. It comes after Environment Secretary promised to roll out more culls across the country if the Tories win the election.
Dr Mark Porter, head of the British Medical Association, the doctors’ union, said whoever wins election will inevitably be tempted to bring in charges. All three major parties have denied there will be any end to the principle that the NHS should be free at the point of use. Critics will say that if GPs had not enjoyed such enormous pay rises over past decade, there would be much more money around.
Sue and Charlie MacDonald are still grieving for the son they lost eight years ago. Gareth MacDonald, 30, was killed by his lover Glen Rycroft, 37, after he discovered he was conning him out of money. Rycroft had conned friends and family out of thousands of pounds by pretending to have cancer. He also conned strangers and colleagues by telling them he could make them money through an investment opportunity he had been given by the company. He was found guilty of murder in 2009 and sentenced to life in prison .
The 29-year-old was at the launch party for new London restaurant, The Ivy Chelsea Garden. Wore a white layered chiffon top paired with navy trousers with zip-detail on the ankles. Paired the outfit with tan woven ankle-strap heels and a croc-print clutch bag. Davy was seen laughing and joking with friend, Irene Forte.
The app, called Eaze, has been dubbed ‘Uber for weed’ and allows people to choose medical grade marijuana and have it delivered by a vetted driver – proving they live in one of the US states where the drug is legal. The Californian start-up, which is rumoured to be backed by rapper Snoop Dogg, has just raised $10 million (£6.7 million) so that users can ‘find the perfect medicine’ in more states. The sale and possession of marijuana for medical and recreational use is legal in Alaska, Colorado, and Washington, with legalised personal use pending in Oregon and Washington DC.
Andrea Trunfio, 36, and Mario Bretti, 64, argued over ownership of Ridgeway Farm in Swindon. Pair clashed as they drove their ice cream vans away from the site in July last year. Mr Bretti said his competitor chased him along a busy road before blocking him with his van. He then got out and threw a flurry of punches at the 64-year-old through the driver's window. TrunFio denied common assault and was given community order by Chippenham Magistrates.
A giant turnip weighing 33lbs and measuring 4ft long across has been grown in China's Yunnan Province. The monster vegetable weighs more than a three-year-old child and is so large it hangs over the flower bed. It was grown by keen gardener Mr Li who claimed the specimen had become a big attraction and pictures of it have gone viral.
Former Scottish Secretary said talking up threat posed by SNP was 'short-term and dangerous' Sir John will say a Labour deal with the separatists would mean higher taxes, more debt and fewer jobs. He will say Ed Miliband would face a 'daily dose of blackmail' from SNP's Nicola Sturgeon. Labour leader Ed Miliband accused David Cameron of 'playing fast and loose' with the future of the Union by talking up the threat.
Adam Leheup, 34, met the woman on the 'Let's Date' mobile phone app on July 9, 2013. They arranged to meet under the clock on Waterloo Station before crossing the bridge over to the Embankment. They went to Gordon's Wine Bar before going back to her Camden flat in the early hours. He allegedly told her 'girls say no but they don't really mean it,' Blackfriars Crown Court heard. The architect has pleaded not guilty to raping the 25-year-old woman at the flat .
Leaj Jarvis Price, 24, allegedly shot dead by Marine veteran husband Eric Heath Price, 25, on Monday. She ran into doctor's office in Jemison, Alabama, screaming 'call the police' Price then returned to their nearby home and staged a standoff with 40 police officers. When police fired tear gas into the house, he came outside and shot himself in the head. He was taken to hospital with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head and remains there. He has since been charged with the murder of Mrs Price, who was a nursing student .
Jason Lee, 38, a former managing director at Goldman Sachs, was arrested in August 2013 after the woman accused him of attacking her in a bathroom at the home he had rented with his wife in the summer resort town of East Hampton. Prosecutors said Lee was celebrating his birthday at Georgica restaurant and lounge in Wainscott when he invited the woman and her friends back to his rental home for a pool party. The woman, a then-20-year-old Irish student said that once at the house, Lee undressed, forced his way into a bathroom and pinned her to the floor. Lee has pleaded not guilty and is free on $100,000 bail .
Hilary Mantel has revised the theatrical adaptation of her Tudor novels for a run on Broadway. The title of her second book Bring Up the Bodies has been ditched in favour of the simpler 'Wolf Hall II' The plays, produced by the Royal Shakespeare company and Playful Productions, will open at the Winter Garden Theatre in Times Square tomorrow and features the original British cast.
In the 1930s, Yaphank, Long Island was a haven for Americans of German heritage who sympathized with the causes of the Third Reich. It was largely founded as a Nazi camp, one of several scattered across the U.S., where the children in the German American Bund (AKA American Nazis) could fish, swim, hunt and learn about things like eugenics. The FBI once noted that the town contained 150 to 300 children who 'used to wear a uniform like that of the Hitler Youth in Germany' Things fell apart for the Bund in 1941 when open support of Hitler became criminal.
Denise Fedyszyn, 37, from Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, weighed 20st 4lb and wore a dress size 26. A fairground worker told the mother-of-two: 'You're too fat to ride, I can't fasten the seatbelt' She joined Weight Watchers and changed her diet, as well as taking up exercise. She now weighs just over 10st and wears a size 10 and is a slender size 10/12 .
Prime Minister's wife wore £185 emerald green wrap dress by London-based designer The Fold. Wore it to Conservative Party's manifesto launch in Swindon this morning. The midi dress has cap sleeves and narrow V-neck and is made from poly twill fabric. She sat next to George Osborne and William Hague to listen to the speech .
The Oak Bottle promises to impart an authentic aged flavour in just a day or two. The product, which retails at £50, is the brainchild of 30-year-old entrepreneur Joel Paglione. The idea is you decant a bottle of wine into the oak bottle, leave for up to 48 hours. Oz Clarke puts to the test this oak bottle that claims to 'oak age' wine in hours.
Services by West Coast Railways have been suspended following incident on March 7. A 100mph collision between a steam excursion and a First Great Western high speed train was missed by barely a minute. The nationwide ban by Network Rail is the first since privatisation, indicating the gravity of the incident . WCR owns a fleet of steam locomotives including Olton Hall, the train used in the Harry Potter films.
Bilal Skaf was attacked by three other inmates in the yard of Goulburn Correctional Centre on Friday. A '33-year-old inmate' sustained minor head injuries and was treated in hospital before returning the same day. In 2002, he was sentenced to 55 years' jail for his part in a series of gang rapes in Sydney's southwest. He was one of 14 mostly Muslim Lebanese Australians who went on a four-week rampage of raping Australian women and teenage girls in Sydney in the lead-up to the 2000 Olympics. The gang members lured the girls from shopping centres and train stations and took them to parks and public toilet blocks.
The driver, known as Salim, is accused of molesting the 20-year-old woman in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The man, from Todabhim in Karauli district, is being held in custody in judicial custody. His arrest follows a number of incidents reported to have taken place in India in recent months .
Brandy Savelle and Tony Gervasi have had Caesar for two years and were trying to teach him to stay outdoors when he wandered off from their home in Ispheming, Michigan. They followed his tracks and found a puddle of blood in the soft grass. A day later, a Department of Natural Resources officer showed up at the couple's door and said he was responsible for the missing pig. The officer said Caesar 'came out of the woods at me running at a trotting pace' and he 'felt threatened' so shot him. The family are now trying to get Caesar's body back, but have been told they can only take his ashes.
Dozens of protesters were arrested on Thursday at the Mauna Kea site, a mountain burial ground said to be visited by the snow goddess Poli'Ahu and a Native Hawaiian leader has called for a 30-day moratorium on construction. Thirty Meter Telescope will be one of the largest space observation facilities in the world when its scheduled construction is completed. The mountain, which already holds 13 telescope facilities, is also the burial ground for previous generations of native Hawaiians .
Cyril Smith took the party whip for four years in Parliament and was feted as a Lib-Dem grandee in the years before he died. He was accused on a radio phone-in of having 'washed his hands' of the issue by refusing to order a party investigation into Smith. Mr Clegg accused Labour's Simon Danczuk of choosing 'to airbrush out the fact that actually Cyril Smith was a Labour politician'
Brisbane's Anglican Archbishop has joined a local Catholic priest in calling for Queensland's controversial 'gay panic' homicide defence to be scrapped. The Homosexual Advance Defence means a murder charge may be reduced to manslaughter if the defendant establishes their victim 'came on' to them, and the killing was in self-defence. 'I don't think it's reasonable to murder someone who approaches you sexually,' Dr Aspinall said.
Yulia Tarbath, 33, from Surrey, moved to Bali with her husband Paul in 2009 to set up a life-coaching business. At 31.5 weeks pregnant, she started working out twice a day and ate 30 pieces of fruit a day. The mother-of-one gained less than a stone in weight during her first pregnancy - and took less than two weeks to get back to her starting weight of 8 stone after giving birth to daughter Elaine, who weighed a healthy 7lb 5oz.
A Pew Research Center survey found that 92% of US teens go online daily - and 25% admit they are online constantly. That includes 56% who are online several times a day and 24% who say they are connected to the Internet and social networks 'almost constantly' The survey of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 found that 73% had a smartphone and 30% had at least a basic cellphone.
Google has released an update to its Android software allowing owners to unlock their phone with their voice. Known as trusted voice, it can unlock a phone simply by hearing its owner say 'OK, Google' However, even Google admits the feature is not as secure as other password options. The voice unlock feature has not been officially announced by Google, but has begun to appear on some Android Handsets.
Quincy Hazel and Sabrina Golden-Hazel, both 44, have been charged with child neglect after two of their children told investigators they had been locked in a closet and forced to sleep on the floor. The 17-year-old boy and a girl, 12, also said they were forced to eat from a bucket and never enrolled them in school. The conditions emerged when the older child ran away from home last month and started living on the street. Hazel told detectives that he never noticed the children had any health problems and that he hadn't taken them to the dentists or doctors because they had refused to go.
The 43-year-old mother-of-one discussed an Australian father's tip for getting his baby to sleep less than a minute with her co-hosts on yesterday's show. She showed a clip of baby Vale ready for bed in a light blue onesie printed with pink birds, but as soon as she started caressing her daughter's face with the tissue, the infant broke out into a wide smile .
Clair Schuler, who goes by the stage name Cici Ryder, was friends with Robert Durst when he was living as deaf, mute woman. The 71-year-old real estate tycoon used to live on Galveston Island, on the Texas Gulf Coast and went by the name of Dorothy in the early 2000s. Schuler said he was not fooled by Durst's apparent deafness and just thought he was an older divorcee coming to grips with his sexuality.
The population was deemed healthy in hundreds of northern European fisheries analysed. Experts say the fish is closer to being certified as a sustainable species. Consumers were previously told to eat gurnard instead of cod after stocks plummeted in the 1980s and 1990s. But the industry has steadily recovered since regulations were put in place in 2006.
Luke Shambrook has been going to the Candlebark Campground at Lake Eildon National Park, northeast of Melbourne, since he was just one year old. The 11-year-old autistic boy was lost for four nights alone in the Victorian bushland and was reunited with his rescuers at Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne on Wednesday. He was found just three kilometres away from where he went missing on Friday. Luke's parents revealed he has been to the campground since his first holiday there when he was one. His parents have vowed to take him back to the park for more holidays .
The dog has the body of a Border Collie, the snout of a labrador and the eyes of a beagle. It also has the ears of a King Charles spaniel and the tail of an Irish setter. The 'perfect dog' was voted for by 2,000 pet owners in a survey by flea treatment brand Frontline.
Paul Nuttall, Ukip’s education spokesman, appeared in the party's manifesto in thick-rimmed glasses. He was holding a vintage hard-back book called ‘British Rebels and Reformers’. The vintage hardback is listed on Amazon as a 48-page illustrated history book from 1942. The books behind Mr Nuttall were clearly photoshopped, appearing in mirror image next to each other. The Ukip deputy leader later took to Twitter to joke about the allegations, insisting he just had 'two copies of every book'
Madison Small, from Ashburn, Virginia, left school early on Monday and, after she woke up in the night with a severe headache, she was rushed to hospital. By Tuesday afternoon, her father, Tim Small, had contacted the Broad Run High School to let staff know that his youngest daughter had passed away that morning. On Friday, the Loudoun County Health Department confirmed she died of meningococcal meningitis, which causes membranes covering the brain and spinal cord to swell. It is the school system's first confirmed case in two years, the last case in Loudoun was in January 2013.
Kefalonia is perhaps best known as the setting for Louis de Bernières's novel Captain Corelli's Mandolin. The 2001 film adaptation starred Nicholas Cage and Penelope Cruz but focussed on negative events. It took probably the two worst events in the island's history - the brutal massacre of Italian troops in 1943 and the awful earthquake of 1953 - and used them as grist to the romantic mill.
Oliver Pareece Jones, 37, was caught in a surveillance photo checking out of the Four Points Sheraton hotel on April 5 at 6.26am. He then withdrew $800 in cash out of a cash point before making a stop at a Walmart in Rancho Cucamonga around 8.45am. Jones, who owns a pecan business in Chihuahua, Mexico, has not been heard from since. The father of five from Colorado was visiting California after traveling from Las Vegas for a reunion and was meant to be attending a convention in San Francisco, but it is not clear if he attended it. A private investigator learned a homeless man said he spoke to
Iona Costello, 51, and her 14-year-old daughter Emily have been missing for almost three weeks after last being seen on March 30 near their home in the wealthy seaside village of Greenport, Long Island. Their car was found in a parking garage on 42nd street in Manhattan, but the pair, who often went into the city for theater and art museums, left no other trace of their whereabouts. Relatives of the 'quiet Irish family', who own a horse farm on Long Island's North Fork, reported them missing on Tuesday. Mrs Costello had been 'under a lot of stress' because of a legal battle with four of her late husband George's adult children
Kelli Jo Bauer, 45, is accused of stealing more than $100,000 worth of women's clothing and selling it out of her $900,000 mansion in Overland Park, Kansas City. She allegedly told undercover officers she was selling the items because she was a 'compulsive shopper' and had lost weight. Bauer is on house arrest as a condition of bond and ordered to stay out of retail stores. She was charged in 2007 and 2013 with stealing clothing and other merchandise from three stores within 72 hours.
Chlorine gas — carried by favourable winds over Flanders Fields from German positions — sowed terror and agony for the first time on April 22, 1915. The chlorine seeped into body fluids and ate away at eyes, throat and lungs. Some 1,200 French soldiers were killed in the chaos of that first five-minute gas attack. 'It is a new element in warfare. It is indiscriminate,' said Piet Chielens, curator at the In Flanders Field Museum.
Karen Buckley vanished after a night out in Glasgow at the weekend, sparking a four-day police search. Her body was found yesterday at High Craigton Farm, north of Glasgow, after being missing for four days. A man, believed to be 21-year-old Alexander Pacteau, has been arrested in connection with her death. He made a brief appearance in a private hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court today. Grief stricken parents Marian and John Buckley joined hundreds of mourners at a vigil in Glasgow today.
Phil Haste, 60, was told he had not shown a pay and display ticket in his car, even though he has a valid car parking permit on his dashboard. The government abolished paper tax discs on October 1 last year, meaning they no longer need to be shown on a vehicle windscreen. The businessman is now refusing to pay the fine that was issued in a Torbay council car park .
Secretary of State John Kerry said Washington would not accept foreign interference in Yemen. He said: 'The United States is not going to stand by while the region is destabilised' Comes as a Saudi-led coalition continues to pound anti-government forces in Yemen . Riyadh has accused Tehran of backing Shiite Houthi rebels in bid to establish pro-Iran state.
Hengshui No 2 Middle School in Hebei Province has installed metal bars on all balconies after two pupils committed suicide in six months. Web users suggested the fence was put up by school authorities to prevent more pupils from jumping off the building. Two pupils from the school plunged to death, one in October and one in March .
Council inspectors found shocking state of hygiene at The Steer Inn in Wilberfoss, East Yorkshire. Owner David Crossfield later admitted 17 charges of breaching food safety regulations. Officers found food in kitchen was mouldy and unfit for human consumption - and food was being served to the public that had exceeded its use by date. Raw meat was being prepared in direct contact with ready to eat salad items posing a serious risk of cross contamination, court told.
Geoff Johnson, 37, moved out of his mother's Omaha, Nebraska, home when he was 17 in 1995. He and his younger sister Jennifer McShea, also 37, returned to the home after their mother died of breast cancer in 2013. They were inspired to create a moving photo-series with their own children to document the reality of being a hoarder's child .
Ponchos and trench coats have boosted Burberry sales by 10 per cent over the winter. The wool-and-cashmere designs were first modelled on the catwalk by Cara Delevingne. Famous names including Victoria Beckham, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Sienna Miller and Sarah Jessica Parker were all seen wearing them. The basic asking price was £895 while 70 per cent of sales went to customers who wanted their initials monogrammed on to the weave at the cost of an extra £200.
Under legal pressure, the Obama administration will begin telling some suspected terrorists if and why they are on a list of tens of thousands of people banned from flying to, from or within the U.S. The changes partially lift a veil of secrecy enshrouding a policy that has been a centerpiece of the government's counterterrorism efforts since the September 2001 terror attacks. The American Civil Liberties Union said the changes don't go far enough in giving travelers the legal due process they are entitled to.
Hundreds of products sold at discount retailers have been found to contain toxic levels of harmful metals, plastics and chemicals that have been linked to cancers and diseases. A recent study of four major discount retailers in the U.S. found 133 out of 164 products tested contained at least one hazardous chemical 'above levels of concern' . Australian author and CEO of the Australian College of Environmental Studies Nicole Bijlsma said the chemicals in these products are easily absorbed through ingestion and skin.
The motorway officers had been standing on the hard shoulder on the M5 in Gloucesteshire at night after pulling over a driver, who they suspected was speeding. They spotted a caravan heading towards them in the dark and at the last minute spotted the nearside back window was open. The pair were forced to dive out of the way with just seconds to spare before they were severely injured. The caravan also narrowly missed a workman standing further along the carriageway .
The 58-year-old actress, who took a leave of absence from Broadway play 'Fish in the Dark' earlier this month, shared the news through a statement published by People magazine on Tuesday. Her first test for cancer came back negative but that she was correctly diagnosed after seeking a second opinion and underwent the procedure last week .
Agent Arthur Baldwin was taken into custody at 12:30am on Friday on a residential street in south-eastern D.C. by the Metropolitan Police. He has been hit with a felony charge of attempted burglary and another of destruction of property. The agency revoked Baldwin's security clearance and put him on leave in light of the arrest.
Robert Denny, 83, has been charged with the murder of his wife Margaret Penny and his wife Claire Acocks. The 83-year-old appeared at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday. He was remanded in custody to appear in court for a committal mention on July 6. Penny was not required to speak during the hearing that lasted less than five minutes. He has described the accusations as 'bizarre' and 'not having a very good effect' on him.
Mary Murphy, 66, and John Wood, 67, died after falling down the stairs at their home in Failsworth. Police initially thought the deaths may be suspicious, but after investigating they believe it was a ‘bizarre and tragic’ accident. The retired couple were devoted to each other and attended a prayer group together .
Remains discovered by street cleaners in Trujillo, north-western Peru, in the early hours of the morning. Cleaner Otilio Padilla Miramontes, 54, initially thought he had stumbled across a murder victim. But when he opened the box he found a grinning skull staring up at him. The mummy, thought to date back to 1100 AD, was found wrapped in rope and dumped inside the box. It is thought to have been stolen from the archaeological site known as Chan Chan.
Bournemouth Bay 10K Run runners were sent on an unscheduled two-mile detour at the weekend. The blunder was believed to have been caused by a race marshal taking a toilet break. 300 runners missed a junction point and had to run for an extra three kilometres instead. Bournemouth Borough Council has appealed for those affected to contact them for a 'gesture of goodwill'
Over the last few years, wedding dress choices have become so varied that they fall into very distinct camps - short, boho, quirky traditional and more. Zeenat Sabvur from the wedding planning website Ready or Knot believes brides are thinking outside the box a lot more when it comes to their wedding dresses nowadays. She said: 'Brides don't go for what they think they should go for anymore,they choose their dress more on what their personalities are like'
Steve Smith, 52, grew up helping his father run a stall at Bilston market in West Midlands. He opened his first Poundland shop in Burton-upon-Trent at the age of 18 in 1990. The venture was an overnight success and he became a self-made millionaire 10 years later. When he sold Poundland in 2000, he gave half of his profits - £25million - to his parents. He said he wanted to repay his father's initial loan of £50,000 which helped him start the company. Today, he lives in a 13-bedroom mansion in Shropshire with his wife Tracy and three children.
Joan Ashton, 81, lives alone at Aneurin Bevan Court in Duffryn, Newport, for eight months. Her son, Steve, says she is well-looked after by carers who bring her meals. But he found 'terrible' serving of baked potato and corned beef in a fridge in her room. Mr Ashton is now campaigning for changes to be made to ensure better food standards . Newport City Homes has apologised and agreed to make improvements .
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will feature in ITV's new comedy spoof show, Newzoids. The six-part series will also feature Wayne Rooney, Beyonce, Harry Styles and Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry. The show has been likened to 1980s behemoth Spitting Image and starts later this month .
House prices across the UK will rise at a fraction of last year’s frenetic pace, forecasts show. Property prices soared by 10% in 2014 but will grow by just 1.5% over next 12 months. London will fare the worst, with prices dropping by 3.6% over the next year, it is claimed. It follows last year's record price hike of 17.4% in the capital, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research.
'We're expecting!' the 22-year-old 19 Kids & Counting star announced on Tuesday. 'We are so excited. The due date is November first, our wedding anniversary,' said Ben Seewald. Jessa's baby will be the sixth grandchild for the Duggars. The whole family is famously prolife and shuns birth control .
Andrew Barr, principal of The Geelong College, south-west of Melbourne, was allegedly photographed through a window as he watched pornography in his school office. The school council launched an investigation, which included a search of Mr Barr's computer, after the photograph appeared on the social media site Snapchat. Chairman of the school council, Dr Hugh Seward, said the matter was a serious breach of school's standards.
HMS Ocean had five pregnant sailors removed in emergency 'medevacs' during last nine years. At least one woman was airlifted from HMS Illustrious, nicknamed 'HMS Lusty' by crew. Eighteen other ships - including HMS Dragon, HMS Enterprise and HMS Richmond - had emergency evacuations. Ministry of Defence spokesman confirmed there was a strict 'no touching' rule in place at sea.
Sporty Pippa, 31, was spotted out jogging in London today for the second time this week. The younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge is preparing to take part in a 54-mile charity bike ride in June. The 31-year-old showed off her toned legs in her tiny shorties by Adidas which are up for grabs to buy.
DIY dentistry kits allow people to carry out their own fillings and repair caps and crowns at home. The kits can cost as little as £5 or even be bought in pound shops and are intended to provide a temporary solution for lost fillings or broken caps. More and more people are said to be buying the kits as the price of receiving filling by a NHS dentist in England is as much as £52 .
Frank Abagnale, 66, was played by Leonardo Di Caprio in the 2002 film Catch Me If You Can. He posed as a doctor, a lecturer, a lawyer, an airline pilot and a paediatrician . The conman turned fraud prevention expert has now spent his life working with the FBI . He said the public is underestimating the extent of identity theft in the western world . Mr Abignale said people are normally hacked two or three years before their identity is stolen.
Jamyra Gallmon, 21, has been charged with first-degree felony murder while armed for allegedly stabbing to death David Messerschmitt, 30, on February 9 at the Donovan Hotel in Washington D.C. Her roommate - and alleged girlfriend - 19-year-old Dominique Johnson was arrested on Wednesday and is accused of being an accomplice. According to a police affidavit filed in court on Thursday, she stole just $40 and the victim's Metro SmarTrip card. Gallmon has a court hearing scheduled for Friday, but that has now been rescheduled until May 8.
KFC's questionnaire contains a total of 30 questions which mostly ask applicants to rank their response from 'strongly agree' to ' strongly disagree' to questions which to some, might not have an obvious answer. Head of Human Resources, Robert Phipps, assured it was designed to rank the thousands of applicants that apply fo jobs with the company. He estimated that only one third of applicants make it through to the interview process, with employee referrals being 'our number one method of recruitment' .
Severe weather warnings were issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on Sunday. The storm was forecast to form between Port Macquarie and Newcastle - that’s as about as accurate as they could have predicted. It then covered 150km south from Newcastle to Wollongong where a third of Australia's population live. Emergency services admitted on Tuesday they were shocked by the severity of the storm and that their teams were overwhelmed by a weather system that changed very rapidly .
Former Scottish First Minister hopes to make a return to the Commons as MP for Gordon. Salmond has chosen to stand in the Gordon constituency, where veteran Lib Dem Sir Malcolm Bruce is standing down. Polls suggest Lib Dems face near-wipeout in Scotland, with senior figures including Danny Alexander under threat from a surge in support for the SNP. Mr Clegg warned that the SNP wanted to reopen 'old wounds' from the divisive independence referendum campaign.
Matt Mooney and Michael Gooden have transformed 14 shipping containers into a 3,700-square-foot three-bedroom home in Dallas, Texas. The home, dubbed 'PV14', also boasts a 1,400 sq ft roof deck that can fit up to 150 people, a 40ft long swimming pool on the ground floor and a 360 degree view of White Rock Lake and downtown Dallas. Mooney wanted to stay true to the materials that became the foundation for his home and thus all the ceilings were left exposed .
Raymond Allen, 87, opened the first franchise in Preston, Lancashire, in 1965. He became a friend of Harland 'the Colonel' Sanders after meeting him in Chicago 50 years ago. He still has a personal hand-written copy of the secret recipe for the unique taste of KFC chicken. It is believed to be made up of 11 herbs and spices and is closely guarded.
The xylella fastidiosa bacteria has ravaged olive trees in the Puglia region. It has contributed to a 35 percent drop in the region's olive oil production last year. The bacteria causes plants to dry out, leaving shrivelled stumps incapable of bearing fruit. Puglian growers have opposed government's slash-and-burn plan, saying it won't contain spread.
DNA analysis of the bones of ‘Altamura Man’, found entombed in limestone in a cave in Altamura, Italy, has revealed that they belong to a Neanderthal who fell into the cave 128,000 to 187,000 years ago. The DNA is the oldest to ever be extracted from a. Neanderthal and the researchers now hope to further analyse the genetic information from the skeleton.
The remains of Friedrich Brandt, 22, make the first complete skeleton to be recovered from the battle of Waterloo 200 years ago. He was killed by Napoleon's forces and was found with a musket ball between his ribs. It took three years of intense research and a little luck to pin-point Brandt’s identity.
Billions of barrel jellyfish have been spotted in water off the coast of Devon and Cornwall. The jellyfish, which can grow up to six feet and weigh 55lb, were sighted near Falmouth, Cornwall. Experts believe they have been attracted by warmer waters and a lack of predators.
Researchers have found that bird species are continuing to drop in Fukushima after the disaster in 2011. The barn swallow, for example, dropped from hundreds to dozens. This is despite radiation levels in the region starting to fall. And comparing it to Chernobyl could reveal what the future holds. The research, published in the Journal of Ornithology, was carried out by scientists at the University of South Carolina including biologist Dr Tim Mousseau. They showed that the situation has steadily worsened since the disaster on 11 March 2011.
Jessica Howard, 23, denounced 'night stalker' Clive Howard, 57, for his string of assaults on six women over 28 years. She told him that the catastrophic impact of his attack could never be put into words. Howard was jailed for a minimum of ten years and three months after admitting seven rapes, one attempted rape and three kidnappings. He was described as 'every woman's living nightmare' and prowled streets of Norwich and Cambridge.
The online and high street firm has seen sales double in two years since the Duchess was first spotted in one of its outfits. Among the most popular royal choices was a £195 mist-blue collarless cashmere coat with faux pearl buttons. Other famous names to wear the brand include Zara Phillips, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Kate Hudson, Kate Winslet and Claudia Schiffer.
More than 100 tonnes of dead fish were found floating in the water near Huizhou City on Friday morning. The lake had become contaminated with ammonia which killed the fish. The fish farm owner Zhang Feng believes the ammonia came from a nearby farm. He stands to lose over 1 million RMB (£110,000) in sales and claims he is facing financial ruin .
Labour leader insists SNP MPs would not be able to dictate policy even if he fails to win majority. Comes after Nicola Sturgeon said Labour could only govern with support of SNP. She demanded an end to government cuts, higher welfare spending and big hikes in minimum wage in return for propping up a Labour government. But speaking to the BBC tonight, Mr Miliband rejected claims the SNP would be 'calling the shots' if Labour did not have a majority.
Two Britons thought to be among seven people killed when light aircraft crashed in Dominican Republic. The Piper PA-32 crashed in Punta Cana region of the Caribbean island at about 8.15am today. It is believed the pilot was attempting to make an emergency landing after taking off. The plane struck the ground in a golf course adjacent to the airport and burst into flames. Four of the passengers were tourists from Spain and two were from Britain, police said.
The red, worn chair will be removed from its enclosure at Dearborn's Henry Ford Museum and displayed in an open plaza on April 15 as part of the museum's observance of the assassination's 150 anniversary. Two days earlier, it will be onstage when renowned historian and Lincoln expert Doris Kearns Goodwin delivers a sold-out lecture at The Henry Ford. The chair has a dark stain on the back, which many visitors believe to be blood from the shooting. But historians say that the stain is oil from other people's heads who sat in the chair before Lincoln.
MV Azores was due to leave Lisbon at 7pm on Tuesday night with 489 British holidaymakers on board. But lawyers slapped a court order on the ship over an 'unresolved' and 'historic' financial wrangle. Harbour master refused to let the ship leave port and passengers arrived back in UK 19 hours late. Legal dispute was between owners Portuscale Cruise and one of that company's former staff.
Claim was made by the commander of Russian Space Command, Oleg Maidanovich. But in a film he refused to name the country behind the ruse. The official refused to comment on how many such satellites there were, and which countries were operating them. It suggests there could be more satellites than thought monitoring different countries.
Thaddeus McCarroll, 23, was killed outside his Jennings home on Friday night after he allegedly charged at police with a knife. His mother told police her son 'was talking about going on a "journey'"and a "mission" and mentioned a "black revolution,"' according to police. St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar said the man had access to a sword and that officers tried but failed to engage him in conversation. Police say they shot him with an 'less lethal impact weapon' because they felt they had to act.
Luke Harris and Daryl Lee, from Surrey, had their first child three months ago and are now preparing to welcome their third baby into the world after enlisting the help of three surrogate mothers. First child Phoenix Blue Harris-Lee – a boy – was born naturally on January 14 after a 16-hour induced labour, weighing 7lb 15oz. They welcomed daughter Willow-Star after surrogate Viktoria Ellis gave birth on February 25. Baby number three - known to be a boy - is being carried by Bex Harris’s sister-in-law Becky Harris and is due in July.
Around 20 million people in the UK are expected to suffer hayfever symptoms this summer, up a third from last year. By 2030, Dr Jean Emberlin predicts there will be 31.8 million sufferers as the situation will worsen. Hayfever is an allergic reaction to pollen and spores, triggered by a range of different pollens. Symptoms include streaming eyes, incessant sneezing and irritating itches at the back of the throat.
The average Briton enjoys 884 cups of tea each year – or enough to fill two bathtubs. The YouGov poll of more than 2,000 Britons revealed that we consume an average of 17 cups each week. Those aged 55 and over typically enjoy 21 cups a week compared with 18 to 24-year-olds, who only drink eight cups. Almost a third of women turn to a cuppa to make them feel better when they are unwell.
Susan Farmer, 37, from Eddy, Texas, weighs 43st (605lbs) and was told by doctors to lose half her body weight or face early death. At her heaviest, Susan weighed 43st and was unable to walk for longer than 30 seconds at a time. Her mother Nita dotes on her daughter and does all of her washing, cooking and cleaning. Despite knowing she has an eating problem, Susan is seen piling junk food into her tolley .
Mumia Abu-Jamal, 60, shot dead Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner in 1981. He collapsed in the bathroom of the State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy last week. Third graders in Orange, New Jersey, and high school students in the Philadelphia Student Union sent him letters wishing him well after he was hospitalized. Teacher Marilyn Zuniga was suspended for allowing her class to pen letters to the killer. She has apologised for publicising the efforts of her pupils, but said they wanted to write to him.
Bill Dudley, 90, celebrated his 90th birthday at the outlet in Mold, Flintshire, north Wales. The great-grandfather joined the team nine years ago after growing 'bored' pottering around the house. His special day on Wednesday was marked with a cake and tickets for a weekend away. Bill says his job 'helps me stay young and I just keep going'
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed into law a bill approving nitrogen as an alternative method of death. The method involves pumping a chamber full of nitrogen and leaving a prisoner's body to die from lack of oxygen. Proponents tout that nitrogen killings will be 'fast and painless' for inmates - and also say the method is 'foolproof'
Carlos Manuel Perez Jr, 28, and Andrew Jay Arevalo, 24, were in 'gladiator-like' fight at Nevada prison. Trainee corrections officer fired four times in a row, killing Perez and wounding Arevala. Perez was serving four-year sentence for hitting a man with a two-by-four. He was also serving six years for burglary, while Are Valo was serving six for burglary. Lawsuit alleges wrongful death, excessive force and negligent training.
In a book Stéphane Charbonnier, known as Charb, finished just two days before being murdered by jihadist gunmen he argued that left-leaning intellectuals who denounced the cartoons in the satirical magazine were ‘ridiculous demagogues’. The book, Lettre Ouverte aux Escrocs de l'Islamophobie qui Font le Jeu des Racistes (Open Letter to the Fraudsters of Islamophobia who Play into Racists' Hands), is to be published today in weekly magazine L'Obs. Charb asks why Islamophobia is being used by activists, media and politicians to denounce hatred of Muslims and wonders why ‘Muslimophobia
Beaked whales make up the second largest family of cetaceans, but relatively little is known about them. There are 22 species of beaked whale and all of them are elusive deep divers. They are most often identified by their songs, which they use to navigate. The mysterious ‘Antarctic BW29 signal was recorded near the Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, and Antarctic Peninsula by scientists led by Jennifer Trickey of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, at the University of California, in La Jolla, California. Experts are sure the noise isn’t made by Arnoux's beaked whales or Cuvier’s beaked.
A shocking 'resurrection ceremony' for a two-year-old dead boy at a Texas church has been caught on camera. In the clip, the boy identified by a witness as Benjamin, is being held in the arms of Texas pastor's wife Aracely Meza as others, including a man who appears to be her husband Pastor Daniel Meza, are gathered around. The witness, who said she knew Benjamin's mother since she was pregnant with him, said the child was possessed by demons, according to pastors. She also said he went 25 days without food before he died. Meza was arrested on Monday and has been charged with injury to a child by omission, said police.
Police say an inebriated Sergio Barrientos-Hinojosa had his 13-year-old son take him to buy beer at the gas station, where he got into an argument and started shooting at another customer. The father ordered his son to drive away while he fired his gun in the air. Police pulled over the car not too far from the station and the boy was 'shell-shocked' .
Temperatures are due to rise throughout today peaking at 22C (72F) tomorrow in the South East. That is 11C warmer than the UK April average and would beat the current 2015 high of 20.7C (69F) on Easter Sunday in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire. It will also surpass the average daytime temperature for August. Forecasters expect the UK to see high temperatures until the weekend, although some showers are expected on Saturday. Defra has issued a warning to asthma sufferers of 'very high' air pollution tomorrow.
Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, was placed on lockdown this morning in response to a bomb threat and reports of a possible shooter on campus. The college sent out four alerts in the span of an hour urging students and staff to shelter in place, lock doors, draw curtains and stay away from windows. A bomb squad from Albany arrived on campus at around 2.30pm to investigate a suspicious package that has been discovered at the Kirner-Johnson building. Police found one suspicious package, described as being 'larger than a purse' and found it to be harmless. Students and staff were being asked not to use Martin's Way, but to leave campus via Green Apple Way to the Field
Sculptor of the I Love Lucy statue in Celoron, New York, has called it 'by far my most unsettling sculpture' Six years after it was unveiled he has pledged to make a new one for free. The statue of Lucille Ball sparked a hate campaign and was dubbed so terrifying, it was nicknamed Scary Lucy. But it isn't the only offensive artwork that has missed the mark .
Munira Khalif from Minnesota, Stefan Stoykov from Indiana, Victor Agbafe from North Carolina, and Harold Ekeh from New York have each been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools. They are the offspring of immigrant parents who moved to the U.S. from Bulgaria, Somalia or Nigeria. They say they have their parents' hard work to thank for their success. Now they hope to use the opportunities for good - whether it's effecting positive social change or improving education across the world.
Hilary Border, 54, had power of attorney over mother Dorothy's affairs when her health deteriorated. Mother-of-three was required to pay £300-a-week for 83-year-old's care but when it doubled to £600 the money was either late or stopped being paid at all. Care home staff tried to contact Border over an outstanding £16,000 debt over two years before reporting her to police. Border was sentenced to 16 months in prison, suspended for two years, at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday.
More than 4,000 well-wishers, including hundreds of school children, lined the streets of Dereham, Norfolk, to wave goodbye to the Light Dragoons. The reconnaissance unit is moving from Robertson Barracks in Swanton Morley to Catterick, North Yorkshire, after 15 years in the county. The regiment will hand over their barracks to another unit in the summer after more than a decade in the town .
Dell 'Super Dell' Schanze, 45, was sentenced to one year of probation on Friday after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor counts, knowingly using an aircraft to harass wildlife and pursuing a migratory bird. His admission of guilt follows a plea deal that fell through on Thursday after he refused to admit to the 2011 crime which he said makes him look like an evil, horrible person. The charges, filed in October 2014, came after a federal investigation into a video that surfaced online in 2013. It appeared to show a paraglider near Utah Lake kicking a soaring owl and boasting about it.
Michael Brelo, 31, charged with two counts of voluntary manslaughter for shooting dead Timothy Russell, 43, and Malissa Williams, 30, in November 2012. He is the lone officer among the 13 who fired their weapons that night who is charged criminally because prosecutors say he stood on the hood and opened fire four seconds after the other officers had stopped shooting. His attorney Patrick D'Angelo conceded that his tactics could be called into question given that he exposed himself to danger when he stepped onto the hood of a beat-up Chevy Malibu to fire 15 rounds into the windshield of the suspects' vehicle. But he insisted that the officer had reason to believe Russell and Williams were shooting at them.
Primatologists at Iowa State University recorded 300 hunts by chimps in Fongoli, Sénégal, Senegal. They found female chimps were using tools to capture prey in 60 per cent of the observations. However, the male chimpanzees tended to capture larger prey and used their hands. The findings may provoke some to reassess their view of the opposite sex. But the research may also provide tantalising hints at how humans first learned to use weapons to hunt.
Robin Wright won the Best Actress award for her role in House of Cards at the Golden Globes last night. She wore Reem Acra's Fall 2013 collection and looked stunning in a halter neck dress. The actress has spoken about her decision to give up acting to raise her two children. She says she didn't look back and think 'F***, I missed putting my kids to bed for four straight years because I was in the theatre'
Mary Schuyler, a 120-pound mother-of-four, won the 72-ounce steak dinner challenge at the Big Texan Steak Ranch restaurant in Amarillo, Texas on Sunday. She finished her first steak in just four minutes and 18 seconds - beating the previous record she set last year of 4 minutes and 48 seconds. The dinner included three steaks, three shrimp cocktails, three baked potatoes, three salads and three rolls for a whopping 15 pounds of food. Schuylers competitors had an hour to finish their $72 dinners, in order to get them for free, but she cleaned her plates in a cool 20 .
Italian chefs in uproar after McDonalds advert appeared to claim children prefer happy meals to pizza. The 18 second video appeared to prove that kids preferred a Happy Meal to a margherita pizza. A top pizza chef described the advert 'blasphemy' and the True Neapolitan Pizza Association has accused McDonald's of a 'shameful' attack. McDonald's claimed they had not meant to attack Italian food culture.
KFC allowed hundreds of people to tour the back of 219 stores across Australia and roam from freezer to fryer on Saturday. The fast food giant hoped to dispel myths around the quality and freshness of their ingredients and prove their chicken was fresh and cooked in the kitchen of each store. The George Institute for Global Health warned consumers not to equate KFC's attempt to build customer trust through displaying respectable food safety standards and their message of 'freshness', with healthiness.
The woman in her mid- to late 30s was kicked out of Melbourne's Greatest Ever Easter Egg Hunt. She was told by a 13-year-old volunteer she was taking too many eggs and she told the young person to 'f*** off' The egg hunt was run by Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation to raise awareness of organ and tissue donation. Organiser Allan Turner said gluttonous parents were a major problem at the event who took in additional bags and even prams to fill up with chocolate. He said it was a shame this woman had acted in this way as she was at a family event, which he had started in the honour of his daughter, Zaidea.
Police exhumed the boy's body from his grave in Norfolk last year after the case came up for review. A DNA sample eventually led them to his mother, who has not been named. She was arrested on suspicion of infanticide but the charge was dropped after she explained how the baby had been stillborn and that she had concealed the pregnancy from her family and friends. The woman remains on bail while the CPS decide whether to charge her with failing to register a birth and preventing a lawful burial.
Huma Abedin, 38, was spotted with husband Anthony Weiner and two-year-old son Jordan at quaint Tortaria in New York on Saturday. It is just a few days after she and Hillary Clinton were spotted in an Iowa branch of fast food favorite Chipotle - and Clinton failed to pay a tip. The family were pictured inside at a table, where Weiner swung his baseball cap backwards while he ate.
Robert Durst, 72, was arrested in mid-March on a Los Angeles County warrant for the murder of his friend Susan Berman in 2000. Authorities found $44,000, marijuana and a revolver at his New Orleans hotel room. They also found maps of Florida and Cuba, leading some to believe he was ready for a life on the run. His lawyers say the arrest was timed to mesh with the finale of The Jinx, HBO's six-part series about Durst's disappearance, Berman's death, and the death and dismemberment of his neighbor.
Jake Castner, from Ballarat in Victoria, went into hiding last week after a warrant was issued for his arrest in relation to an alleged string of thefts. The 19-year-old joked about the 'nightmare' title a magistrate gave him last year when he pleaded guilty to 33 offences. On Sunday, on his fourth day on the run he boasted on the social media site: ‘We don’t talk to police!’. But on Monday morning Victoria Police say they arrested and interviewed Castner 'in relation to burglary and theft related offences allegedly committed in the Bacchus Marsh and Ballarat areas'
The 19th century Castle Toward, near Dunoon, was used to prepare troops for D-Day landings. Overlooking the Clyde estuary and with easy access to the sloping shoreline, the castle was deemed an ideal training ground for thousands of British troops. Soldiers practised beach landings - complete with bombs, smokescreens and strafing fighters - jumping from landing craft and clambering up the beach in preparation for the events of June 6, 1944, in Normandy. The training was so realistic and demanding that many servicemen were killed in accidents .
Christopher Furniss-Roe was found in his bedroom by his father just 15 minutes after row with sister. Coroner ruled it was a tragic accident - saying he was probably looking for 'sympathy and forgiveness' The eight-year-old was happy after being placed in a series of races at his school's sports day. But after coming home from school he had a 'childish' row with his sister which culminated in her bucket being broken and her suffering a cut lip.
Muhammadu Buhari said his government will do 'everything in their power' to find the girls. But he said he could not promise they would find them and said their whereabouts are not known. Announcement came as a march was held in Abuja to mark the first anniversary of the kidnapping. More than 200 girls were abducted from a secondary school in Chibok in April 2014. Boko Haram - meaning 'Western education is sinful' - forced them to convert to Islam and marry.
Tommy Thompson, 62, and girlfriend Alison Antekeier, 42, admitted contempt of court in Columbus, Ohio. They were arrested in January after U.S. marshals tracked them down to Florida hotel. Thompson will not have to testify about gold haul he recovered from shipwreck in 1988. He was accused of cheating 161 investors, who paid $12.7 million to find ship, out of proceeds.
At least half a million Britons suffer from sleep apnoea, which is most often found in middle-aged, overweight men. Condition causes the muscles in the airway to contract during sleep, which cuts off the air supply. It causes disrupted sleep and daytime exhaustion, pushing up blood pressure.
Susan Monica, a 66-year-old pig farmer and welder from southern Oregon, went on trial on Tuesday in Medford. She has been charged with killing two handymen living on her 20-acre pig ranch in a small Jackson County community and dismembering the bodies. Remains of Robert Haney, 56, and Stephen Delicino, 59, were found in 2014 after she was caught using one victim's food stamps card. Monica appeared in court dressed in skirt, blouse and short wig.
Paramedics found Kyle Hargreaves kissing a girl on a stretcher in the back of the vehicle. They had been called to an address in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, to collect a 92-year-old man. When confronted by paramedic Michael Newman, 18, he said: 'What's your problem? We are just trying to have sex' The teenager then punched Mr Newman three times as the patient was being carried out to the vehicle . He pleaded guilty to assault and breaching Antisocial Behaviour Order at court. He was jailed for two years and eight months for the 'disgusting' attack.
Carwyn Scott-Howell, seven, plunged 160ft to his death in Flaine, France, while skiing with his family. State prosecutor Pierre Yves Michau said death was 'tragic accident' with no one to blame. Carwyn's family described him as a 'daring, outgoing, determined little boy' and 'very competent skier'
The Crowd Source collection holds around 150 photographs taken by Arthur Syer, a 27-year-old man living in Sydney who took advantage of the very first hand held camera, the Detective Camera. 'It was the first time people really had the opportunity to take a photograph without their subjects knowing,’ said museum curator and historian Margot Riley. The images were collected over a period of time and were originally released on the photo hosting website Flickr. They received a 'wonderful response' from the Flickr community with some members reaching out and helping identify landmarks and other details in the photos.
HBO's Game of Thrones is the most illegally downloaded program in the world. The first four episodes had been downloaded more than 550,000 times as of early Sunday morning. They are titled The Wars to Come, The House of Black and White, High Sparrow and The Sons of the Harpy. The show's first episode is scheduled to debut its first episode tonight.
The Boeing 787-8 was seven-and-a-half hours into its flight to Cancun when it landed in Bermuda. The plane, carrying 278 passengers, was met by six police cars on landing at LF Wade International Airport. Bermuda Police confirmed two men were taken into custody after reports of unruly behaviour.
The 29-year-old woman, named by local media as Samantha or Amanda, was chased by police for 30 minutes. She drove the wrong way down a busy road and crashed into 13 vehicles, injuring two people. Officers broke the front passenger window of the white Toyota Innova to arrest her. The blonde woman was then bundled into a police car - to protect her from an angry mob.
Jade Wimsey, 24, from Goole, East Yorkshire, would down up to seven cans a day at more than £1.50 a pop. Her fizz addiction caused her weight to rocket to 17st 6lb and she went from size 12 to size 20. She is now a slim size 12 after losing six stone in 18 months by cutting out the fizzy fuel.
René Dee watched as his wife Eileen, 68, slipped away just days after catching deadly infection. She had been battling cancer when she caught the bug at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Several hospital rooms, including Eileen's, were found to have traces of the drug-resistant bacteria. Raw sewage was also discovered coming up from the shower drain in the room next door. Mr Dee is now suing the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust for negligence.
U.S consumer advisory group set up by the Department of Transportation said that while the government is happy to set standards for animals flying on planes, it doesn't stipulate a minimum amount of space for humans. Tests conducted by the FAA use planes with a 31 inch pitch, a standard which on some airlines has decreased. Many economy seats on United Airlines have 30 inches of room, while some airlines offer as little as 28 inches.
Lord Neuberger said judges and courtrooms should allow women to wear the traditional dress. He said they should 'show, and be seen to show' respect towards different customs. Said judges should be 'sensitive' to the fact that they usually came from 'more privileged sector of society' than many of those facing them.
Muhammad Naviede, 60, was jailed in 1995 for nine years for a £45million fraud. His Piper Tomahawk aircraft plummeted into a field near Padbury in Buckinghamshire in August last year. His daughter Raquelle Gracie came fifth in the 2007 series of X-Factor with girl band Hope. He was the former head of trade finance company Arrows, which collapsed in 1991. His brother was former Government race advisor Nighat Awan who entertained Cherie Blair in 2004.
Since its construction in 1895, Holmesburg Prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has housed some of the country's most dangerous criminals whose uprisings ended in death and mass-injury. Images published in 2011 proved that government doctors used the jail in Philadelphia to test chemical substances on inmates and disabled American citizens. They were deliberately 'exposed to pathogens that caused skin infections' such as herpes and the fungus which causes athlete's foot, Allen Hornblum claimed in his book Acres of Skin.
Glynis Barber is remembered by many as the glacially beautiful half of ITV’s 1980s detective duo Dempsey And Makepeace. For the past two years, under the tutelage of nutritional therapist Fleur Borrelli, Glynis has changed what and how she eats. She has dropped a stone in weight and a dress size, gain lean muscle, and vastly improved energy levels.
Huma Abedin has known Hillary Clinton since 1996, when she scored a White House internship working for the then-first lady. In 2008 Clinton tapped her to be her 'body woman' when she ran for president the first time. She shadowed Hillary everywhere and anticipated her every need – from food orders and dry cleaning to lint rollers and cosmetic touch-ups. Abedin is married to disgraced former New York Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner, whose spectacular fall from grace came after he was exposed for sending lurid Twitter messages to women – including one of his barely covered genitalia.
Labour leader admits that in the past his party had been 'too timid' on immigration. Admitted that for communities to live together they must use a shared language. Labour leader said exploitation drives low skilled migration and holds down wages for British workers. Promised a new crackdown on illegal exploitation of migrant workers, promising a Home Office task force to boost prosecutions and fines on bad employers.
Aldi has requested the ability to make employees work more than 38 hours in a submission to Workplace Relations Productivity Commission. National Secretary of the Transport Workers' Union, Tony Sheldon, accused Aldi of trying to reintroduce serfdom. 'Major retailers like Aldi are trying to turn the clocks back on our modern society,' Mr Sheldon said. The supermarket chain's last attempt to increase workers hours in 2012 failed.
Leo Grand created Trees and Cars after Patrick McConlogue offered him a deal: $100 in cash on the spot or daily coding lessons. Grand picked the latter, and was also provided a laptop, office space and coding books. But Grand is still living on the streets, and he said the number one question people ask him is why he's still homeless. Trees for Cars only made Grand between $10,000 to 15,000 dollars.
Ex-Army tank driver Ian Gibson had his kneecap blown off in combat more than 30 years ago. The 60-year-old is suing his employer after he was nicknamed 'Hoppy' by a colleague. Mr Gibson claims he was subjected to a tirade of 'horrible harassment' while working at Heathrow Airport. He joined the company as a plane refueller in December 2007, three decades after his discharge. His job involved kneeling down, removing a manhole cover and connecting the fuel pipe to refuel planes. In 2010 he underwent a knee replacement and had further surgery on his other knee.
FBI agent said Saudi family had 'many connections to individuals associated with 9/11/2001' The family of Abdulaziz al-Hijji and his wife Anoud left their 3,300 square foot Florida home in August 2001, but did not take cars, furniture or food from their fridge. Mohamed Atta, Marwan Al-Shehhi and Ziad Jarrah were reported to have visited the Sarasota home at points before they carried out the heinous attacks. The FBI said the report was 'poorly written' and 'wholly unsubstantiated' . Some observers have speculated that Saudi Arabia helped back Osama Bin Laden .
Chris Rowe, 31, was plagued by a persistent cough for six months and visited doctors five times in two months. He was sent home each time, reassured he was most likely suffering a 'simple' virus. But when he started coughing up blood, he was taken to A&E and an X-ray revealed a tumour. In December he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer that had spread to his liver and bones. He has been told his cancer is inoperable and treatment will only be able to prolong his life. His wife Kate, 28, is due to give birth to their second child in June .
The Nantucket wooden chair was salvaged by a search team from the Atlantic Ocean after the Titanic sank in 1912. It is too fragile to sit on, but has been carefully preserved, having been owned by a British collector for the past 15 years. Titanic sank with the loss of 1,522 lives four hours after it struck on iceberg at 10.20pm.
London Mayor was given a big kiss on his right cheek by a particularly enthusiastic voter in Ramsgate. As he got in his car later, he was spotted with red lipstick marks on his other cheek. Mr Johnson said he 'profoundly and passionately' hopes to stop Mr Farage from winning target seat of South Thanet. Mr Farage has vowed to quit as Ukip leader if he fails to win the seat.
Crown Princess Mary, 43, treated her three youngest children to a day out at a farm in Kirke Hyllinge, a village in Zealand. The Australian-born royal was joined by Princess Isabella, seven, Princess Josephine, four, and Prince Vincent, four. The visit was part of Denmark's annual Eco Day, an annual event in the country.
Australian designers We Are Handsome will debut their first Active Swim range on Tuesday night in Sydney. The models will include Sjana Earp, Kate Kendall, Amanda Bisk, Juliet Burnett, and Lindy Klim. This industry first in Australia comes only days after France passed legislation banning excessively thin models from participating in Paris Fashion Week.
Carwyn Scott-Howell was skiing with his family when he became separated from his mother. The seven-year-old is believed to have got lost in the woods and fell 164ft to his death. His family said he was a 'daring, outgoing and determined' youngster whose 'handsome smile lit up any room' Footprints in the snow eventually led police to his body, investigators revealed. Carwyn's body is ready to be repatriated but family remain in the Alps.
Staff heard the baby crying in the ladies' toilet of a burger bar in Chengdu, Sichuan province. The baby was wrapped in a shirt but was still attached to the umbilical cord and placenta. A woman who had been seen visiting the toilet was established to be the mother. Yuan Yen, 34, was found to have blood on her when she was approached by police. She refused to look at her baby or talk to police, who discovered her identity by looking through her purse.
Ukip leader was expected at a farm in Staffordshire as he prepared to attack government over defence spending. But organisers pulled the plug while he was trapped in his chauffeur-driven car. Mr Farage faced ridicule last year when he blamed immigrants clogging up the M4 after he missed an event charging supporters £25-a-head to meet him. Ukip leader is under pressure to show his election campaign is on track after polls showed a slump in support in Ukip.
Carlton Tavern in Maida Vale, west London, was bulldozed by developers without warning. Landlady Patsy Lord was told by owners on Easter Monday to close for an ' inventory' but returned two days later to find the pub, built in 1921, was no longer standing. Developers CLTX Ltd was denied planning permission to turn it into flats by Westminster City Council in January. Red Dwarf actor Danny John-Jules has blasted the bulldozing as 'another nail in the coffin' for the community.
A virtually cloud-free satellite image from the European Space Agency’s MetOp-B satellite has been released as the country continues to bask in bright sunshine and above average temperatures. Parts of Scotland and Wales experienced the warmest temperatures today, with highs of 16.6C in Achnagart, north of Fort William and 16.4C in Pembrey Sands, Carmarthenshire. Thousands flocked to the beaches in Brighton which to enjoy the sunny weather and highs of 14.9C and forecasters say warm weather is set to continue thanks to a third blast of hot air from the Mediterranean.
Fenerbahce's team bus was shot at on Saturday night near the city of Trabzon. The bus driver suffered a head injury and was taken to hospital. None of the players or club officials were reported to be injured in the attack . Caykur Rizespor midfielder Ludovic Obraniak was substituted after just 30 minutes before being taken for tests. The 30-year-old is on loan from Bundesliga club Werder Bremen.
Mehmet Selim Kiraz, 46, died in hospital after he was taken hostage by far-left group last week. He was targeted for his part in an investigation into the death of Berkin Elvan, 15, in 2013. The 15-year-old was hit on the head by a tear-gas canister during anti-government protests. He spent 269 days in a coma and died on March 11 last year after being shot in the head. His death, and the investigation, have since become a rallying point for the country's far- left. A British national, of Polish origin, was arrested on Saturday as part of an operation against DHKP-C.
FBI chief James Coney has introduced the tests amid fears his 135,000 agents are slipping behind. He said the force depends on its agents' ability to 'run, fight and shoot' Those who fail will have the marks noted on their annual performance review. They could also be moved from assignments that involve physical activity .
The FBI and NYPD said on Wednesday that a reward of up to $115,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the March 2008 bombing at the Times Square military recruitment station. No one was injured in the blast which occurred seconds after people walked past. Officials said the explosion may be connected to earlier unsolved bombings at the British and Mexican consulates.
Katie Cope, 17, said she feared being assaulted by the agitated woman after police refused to give her an estimated time for their arrival. She had to close the shop and put down the electronic shutter after the thief became abusive towards other customers and kept trying to leave. When police finally got to the vintage clothing store, they said the stolen knickers were not worth enough to prosecute.
Melon-headed whales beached on beach in Hokota, 60 miles northeast of Tokyo, on Friday morning. Rescuers spent all day pouring water on them to stop their skins drying out. They also used slings to carry some back into the water after they were seen writhing in pain. But as darkness fell on the beach, rescuers called off the operation after only three had been saved. The rest of the animals had either died or were dying, officials said. Scientists say they are not sure how the dolphins got lost but believe they might have got lost.
Tyler Grant, a junior at the University of Texas prefers to be referred to by neutral plural pronouns such as 'they,' 'them', or 'their' instead of 'he,' or 'she,' and sometimes wears women's clothing. Video footage posted to Twitter from early on Sunday morning shows a restaurant manager telling Grant and a friend not to enter the fast food restaurant because Grant was dressed in 'inappropriate attire' . Austin, Texas has a non-discrimination ordinance that bars establishment from denying service to someone based on their sexuality.
IPCC to investigate claims former Met chief failed to hand over key information to Macpherson Inquiry. The watchdog probe stems from a complaint from Stephen’s father Neville Lawrence. Lord Stevens was deputy commissioner of Met Police from 1998 to 2000 while inquiry was being compiled. But sources close to the former Scotland Yard commissioner said he was vindicated last year.
Celebrity chef will present Simply Nigella on BBC 2 for the first time in three years. Show will focus on 'a new pared-down approach to cooking and eating' and will air in autumn. First time she has appeared on BBC since court case involving ex-husband Charles Saatchi. She was forced to divulge details of tumultuous relationship and past drug use in court case. Nigella was at the centre of a very public court case in 2013, after she and Mr Saachi accused their former assistants of spending £685,000 on credit cards.
Wigry National Park, in north-east Poland, is the furthest outreach of the Masurian Lakes. The area is unspoiled, but it is exceedingly well set-up for outdoorsy pursuits. The hotel rents mountain bikes and Nordic walking poles, and you could cycle or hike for days around the trails.
Kent Sprouse, 42, was convicted of killing Officer Harry Marvin 'Marty' Steinfeldt III, 28, and customer Pedro Moreno, 38, at a Ferris, Texas, convenience store in 2002. Sprouse is expected to be executed about 6 pm Thursday in Huntsville, more than 150 miles southeast of Dallas, by lethal injection. He would be the fifth inmate executed this year in Texas.
Leonie Granger, 25, targeted playboy Mehmet Hassan, 56, after spotting him at a casino. The honeytrap killer used her good looks to befriend the poker player, who showered her with gifts. But after going back to his flat with him one night she made her excuses and left the door unlocked. Her boyfriend Kyrron Jackson and Nicholas Chandler, both 28, were convicted of murder.
Officers from Police Scotland’s Edinburgh division posted pictures of the Lego models on Facebook. Edinburgh has seen break-ins soar by nearly 40 per cent in the 12 months to April 2014. Housebreakings rose 4 per cent to 22,272 in Scotland over the same period. Victims branded the move as 'insensitive' and 'a joke' and said officers should concentrate on real crimes.
Paul Bakewell, 35, from Walsall, West Mids, proposed to partner Tara Barber, 32, using a giant billboard. The 20ft-tall 30ft-wide billboard featured pictures of the couple and the words: 'Tara, you've changed my life. Will you marry me?' He arranged for her boss to drive her to the billboard pretending they were going to a meeting. But she was left speechless when the car stopped at the poster on the side of the A34. Paul then got down on one knee and proposed to Tara, who said yes .
Francis Pusok, 30, had been seen riding the horse through the desert of San Bernardino on Thursday afternoon. He was pursued by two deputies who stunned him with a Taser before starting the beating. As he lies splayed face-down on the ground, they continue to beat him with their fists and stun guns. San Bernardino County sheriff, John McMahon, has ordered an inquiry, branding the video 'disturbing'
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission made the announcement about Get Rid of Sids Project on Wednesday. The organisation is run by well-known Brisbane anti-vaccination campaigner Stephanie Messenger. Earlier this year, it invited Dr Tenpenny to speak at a number of seminars across Australia. She cancelled due to threats of violence from 'anti-free-speech terrorists' The organisation will lose its right to tax concessions and its deductible gift recipient status.
Known as 'Ogle-2014-BLG-0124Lb,' the gas giant was detected by the Spitzer Space Telescope and the Ogle Warsaw Telescope in Chile. The planet is half as massive as Jupiter and could help astronomers gain a better understanding of the distribution of planets in the Milky Way. It was discovered using a technique known as microlensing which happens when one star happens to pass in front of another, and its gravity acts as a lens to magnify and brighten the more distant star's light. Most of the planets we know about are around 10-100 times closer.
Phylise Davis-Bowens, 42, who attended Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida, is suing her former college because she was not allowed to try out for the 14 Karat Gold dancers in 2009. The student, who had been dancing since the age of 16, had wanted to join the dance troupe to use her performance work as part of her thesis in 2009 but was denied an audition. The 42-year-old said she lost 16lb in a month but was still refused an audition after losing 60lb in one year .
Just over a quarter of women giving birth in England now have a caesarean and the rate has more than doubled since the early 1990s. Experts say this figure should ideally be between just 10 per cent and 15 per cent. They say the procedure should only be carried out when ‘medically necessary’.
Josiah Duggar, 18, is the latest 19 Kids and Counting star to announce that he has entered a courtship. He met Marjorie Jackson, 17, when he was taking Spanish lessons at her house and was 'impressed with the way she was with her siblings and her love for the Lord' . Their courtship officially began on April 6 - the same day his 23-year-old sister Jill gave birth to her son Israel David, her first child with husband Derick Dillard .
Tristram Hunt, the shadow education secretary, was visiting primary school in Derbyshire. He was filmed asking year six pupil who he would vote for in next month's election if he could. The youngster replied: 'To get all the foreigners out the country' Labour MP was left gobsmacked and said he was 'a little bit surprised' by the comment. Ukip spokesman said the boy had been 'drinking in propaganda' from rivals. Mother of the 10-year-old said she has now sat down her son and explained 'it isn't about being foreign' .
The man was spearfishing off Jupiter Inlet when he was bitten on the right side of his head as well as his back, torso and head. He was airlifted to St Mary's Medical Center's trauma unit in Palm Beach, Florida. The victim, who has not been identified, was conscious when flown to the hospital .
Jack Black the friendly jackdaw has become so well-loved in Penryn, Cornwall, that one fan has set up a Facebook page for him. The page has more than 450 members who share their pictures, videos and stories about Jack. Jack was hand-reared as a chick after being discovered with no feathers, before being released into the wild. He then started popping into homes and gardens but has since broadened his network to a ten-mile radius.
The four-bedroom property in central London's Farm Street has all the trappings of modern luxury with an indoor swimming pool, gym, lift, cinema room and roof terrace. One hundred and fifty years ago however it was used to house cows for milking on one of London's busiest trading streets. Originally used as a milking parlour, it became a depot before being knocked down in the 19th Century. In 2011 developers took over the site and demolished the house to make way for the plush mansion which now sits in its place.
Stephen James Hendry, 24, is one of the most in-demand models in the industry. He has lucrative contracts with Calvin Klein and Diesel under his belt. He is currently in Sydney to start work on a new campaign with Windsor Smith shoes. The model says he is recently unattached and having fun . He says he has always been about expression, art and staying grounded.
The Aerodrome Manual was published unencrypted on the MoD's website on Monday . It has the exact GPS co-ordinates of vital facilities as well as information on the depth of concrete on the runway. The details could be used as 'an invasion guide' by Argentina to attack the Falklands Islands . The MoD admitted the manual had been available on the internet but the link had been disabled .
Chris Copeland, 31, a player for the Indiana Pacers, and his wife, Katrine Saltare, 28, were stabbed after an argument outside a New York City club early on Wednesday. The couple were talking in the street just before 4am when a 22-year-old man, Shezoy Bleary, interrupted them. When Copeland told the man to back off, the suspect allegedly pulled out a knife and plunged it into the athlete's abdomen and elbow. He then turned on Saltare and stabbed her in the breast, buttocks and arm, sources told the New York Post. Another woman, Catherine Somani, 23, was also stabbed in the abdomen as she apparently tried
Robert Cusanelli of Boston's WHDH-TV was banned from the Bristol County courthouse and was told he was not allowed to drive a vehicle for the 'purpose of reporting this case' Judge Susan Garsh has warned the TV station there could be repercussions following the incident that was reported in court on Thursday. The 12 jurors spent a combined nine hours deliberating on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hernandez is charged with the June 2013 shooting death of Odin Lloyd, who was dating his fiancée's sister. Lloyd was shot six times in an industrial park less than a mile from Hernandez's home .
Footage shows best friends Carmarie and Kanya sat buckled into the device at the Indy Speedway park on Panama City Beach, Florida, over the weekend. At the start they seem pretty calm but when the carriage tilts back and fires 300ft-high panic sets in and they let out manic screams. Both appear to pass out several times due to the extreme force, with their eyes glazing over and rolling back. When they regain consciousness they continue screaming out their final wishes.
Pupil Xiao Gao, from Fujian Province in south east China, has not spoken a word in five days. The 11-year-old was given the water by a classmate he 'does not get on with' as part of a prank. Medical experts are at a loss to explain his sudden inability to talk. They say the combination of water, perfume and dust - while nasty - should not have caused that type of damage.
Ashley Dodds, 29, visited Red Hot World Buffet in Deansgate, Manchester, with daughter Dennon, 10. She ordered a non-alcoholic Sweet Kiss 'mocktail' for the girl and her friend. But instead of Sweet Kisses, staff had placed two Sex on the Beach cocktails in front of the girls. They were accidentally made as a normal Sex on The Beach with vodka. The restaurant admitted to the mishap but blamed Ms Dodds for leaving her daughter alone.
INXS guitarist Kirk Pingelly and his surfing champion wife Layne Beachly won their case against a disgruntled neighbour who wanted to stop the redevelopment of their northern beaches home. Wendy Goyer claimed her 'small but charming view' would be obstructed if Mr Pengilly and Ms Beachley's addition was built. The couple argued Ms Goyer's views are 'at best only a glimpse' from her bedroom. Warringah council initially suggested the couple withdraw their plans and reconsider a way they could 'preserve the views' of the neighbouring property.
Richard III was described by William Shakespeare as a 'poisonous bunch-back'd toad' in his play depicting the monarch. But 3D scans of his skeleton show he wasn't a hunchback, but only had a slight deformity that would have barely affected his appearance or prowess on the field of battle. The condition caused one of his shoulders to be slightly higher than the other and a short trunk in comparison with his arms and legs, but there is no evidence he walked with a limp. Dr Mary Ann Lund, from the University of Leicester's school of English, said tailoring and specially fitted armour probably helped to disguise the curve.
Amelia-Jane Harris, 20, from Birmingham, used to weigh 27st 10lbs (388lbs) and was a size 32. She was bullied at school and called 'Fatty Bum Bum' by playground bullies. By her 17th birthday, she started vomiting 10 times a day and lost 18st (252lbs) in 20 months. She now weighs 8st 9lbs (121lbs), which means she is very slim for her 5ft 7in height. But she says her new 'dream body' is actually a nightmare as she cannot eat and vomits daily. She has Crohn's disease, a long-term condition that causes inflammation of the digestive system.
In 84 days from November 2013 to January 2014, the area around Azle, Texas, shook with 27 magnitude two or greater earthquakes. The timing and location of the quakes correlates better to the drilling and injection than any other possible reason. The oil and gas industry uses injection wells to get rid of wastewater, which can have chemicals, heavy metals, salt and radioactive material. The scientists determined this based on where and when the earthquakes happened.
Justice Diana Bryant said Australia's surrogacy laws need to be overhauled to prevent a repeat of the baby Gammy case. She believes that because commercial surrogacy is banned in Australia, hopeful parents are forced to enter into unlawful arrangements overseas. Justice Bryant also said Australian surrogacy should be legalised as many of the children who are currently born to surrogates overseas will never get the chance to meet their biological mothers .
Bitglass created an excel spreadsheet of 1,568 fake employee credentials, and placed it on anonymous file sharing sites within the Dark Web, using a Tor browser as an entry point. Every time the document was opened, a 'ping' was sent to the Bitglass portal displaying: user name, file name, geographic location, IP address and device type. By day 12, the file had received over 1,080 clicks had spread to 22 countries on five continents. It was viewed more than 1,000 times and downloaded 47 times; some activity had connections to crime syndicates in Nigeria and Russia.
Captain of flight AI611 claims co-pilot misbehaved and struck him during altercation. Air India insists the altercation was limited to a verbal argument and there was no physical violence. Both pilots have been derostered after incident on flight from Delhi to Jaipur last night.
State representative Kevin Boyle claims Tonya Stack 'flipped him the bird' when she spotted him. When he described the gesture as 'a trashy move', she 'threw soda' at him, he claims. The two are at the center of a political row over who will take over Mike Stack's seat in state senate.
Only 7 per cent of people polled in 2005 thought Camilla should one day be Queen Consort. Now 49 per cent think she should take the traditional title of the wife of a reigning king. 35 per cent believe she should be given a lesser title out of respect to Diana, Princess of Wales. Half of those polled believe that Camilla does a good job of carrying out her official duties.
Kyle Iveson, 24, held up Thorougoods shop in Clitheroe, Lancashire, with a 12in knife. He demanded cash from Karen Brown, the mother of his ex-girlfriend and grandmother of his daughter. He tried to disguise his identity by lowering his voice but she instantly recognised him. He escaped with £650 in cash but was quickly arrested and pleaded guilty to robbery. Mrs Brown said: 'He was shouting and swearing and straight away I knew it was him' .
Bill Clinton made the comment in Oklahoma City on Sunday where he was speaking at a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the car bombing that killed 168 people including 19 toddlers at the Alfred P Murrah federal building in 1995. The former secretary of state and first lady kicked off her presidential campaign last week in Iowa and will move on to New Hampshire on Monday.
The former child star turned Real Housewife discusses her demons in an emotional interview with Dr. Phil set to air April 28, her first for a national audience since her April 16 arrest. Richards was charged with public intoxication, trespassing, resisting arrest and battery on a police officer and arrested at the Beverly Hills Hotel last week after a drunken altercation at the Polo Lounge.
Betty Johnson, 86, was a Kansas City Chiefs season ticket holder since 1986. She was known as 'grandma' by several players and received a kiss from Dwayne Bowe every game. Her great granddaughter shared a photo of Bowe kissing her grandmother at a recent game on Twitter. Chiefs Hall of Famer Nick Lowery visited Johnson on Thursday and shortly after the visit, she passed away.
Sarah Stage, a 30-year-old underwear model and animal rights activist from Los Angeles, has documented her changing figure via her Instagram page throughout her pregnancy. The mother-to-be came under fire last month as more and more critics spoke out against her unusually trim and toned figure.
Chen Yuntao, 38, is desperately trying to raise money for his son Chen Minghao, 9, who has leukaemia. The family are already in huge debt after son underwent 20 courses of chemotherapy. The next course of therapy will cost between 400,000 and 500,000 yuan (£43,600 to £54,600) Mr Chen said begging on the street was a 'last resort' but he would 'gladly do anything'
John Pat Cunningham, 27, was shot by the Army in a field in Benburb, County Armagh, in 1974. He had a fear of men in uniform and was running away from an Army patrol when he was shot. The case was recently re-opened by the Police Service of Northern Ireland. A 73-year-old suspect has now been detained in England and is being questioned.
Zookeeper Elad Hershkowitz, of the Zoological Center in Tel Aviv, filmed animals drinking on a GoPro camera. He placed the camera in the animals' water troughs and filmed them for a total of 30 hours. The 26-year-old then cut the final footage down to four minutes.
Columnist Katie Hopkins has heaped praise on Tony Abbott's government for its success in stopping the boats, which was a key election plank. But her backhanded compliments may not sit well with our policy-makers and social justice groups. 'Threaten them with violence until they bugger off, throwing cans of Castlemaine in an Aussie version of sharia stoning' .
Timothy Fradeneck, 38, appeared in Macomb County, Michigan court on Wednesday, and was charged with first-degree murder and child abuse in the triple murder of his wife and two young children. The bodies of Christine, 37, Celeste, 2, and Timothy, 8, were found Monday evening at the family's home in Eastpointe, Michigan . Police say Fradneck told officers that he strangled his wife, their 2-year-old daughter and their 8- year-old son to death with a USB cord . He is also charged with child abuse . In court Wednesday, he told a judge that he wants to plead not guilty
The campaign was kicked off by Jaime Singleton, who saw the baby elephant, Nadia, tied to a pole outside a restaurant at Marina Phuket Resort in December last year. The change.org petition has received 50,627 signatures since it was launched a month ago. The target is 75,000. Ms Singleton said she has been told by sanctuaries and animal rights workers in the area that the resorts don't own the elephants themselves, and they instead rely on private contractors who 'rent' the animals out to different places.
New list of 'religious punishments' posted on ISIS propaganda website claims to be based on Sharia law. 'Death' for anyone who insults God or his messenger or blasphemes against Islam. Those guilty of 'highway robbery' face crucifixion and offences such as drinking wine or 'calumny' each attract the punishment of 80 lashes. Homosexuality is also to be punished by 'death for the penetrator and the receiver' while thieves will have their hands severed from their arms.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has enlisted Elmo to urge American children to get vaccinated. The campaign video sees Dr Murthy and the Sesame Street favourite go through the process of getting vaccinated and explain to children (and parents) why it is so important. In what appears to be a direct response to anti-vaccination campaigners, Elmo questions why everybody does not get a shot.
All 13 choristers at St Peter and St Paul Church in Lavenham, Suffolk, have quit in 'solidarity' over sacking. Music director Stephen Hogger, 55, was given notice to leave after falling out with senior figures. Walkout means it will be the first time in 200 years that church will be without a choir.
Chancellor refused to rule out making further cuts for Britain's top earners. He said raising the 40p top tax rate to £50,000 was 'not our plan' and 'not a priority' Instead he said the Conservatives are committed to raising the tax-free personal allowance to £12,500. At present anyone earning between £31,866 to £150,000 is taxed at the higher rate of 45 per cent . But Labour politicians are calling for the amount to be raised to 50 per cent for those in highest bracket.
Raffaele Sollecito was seen shopping for lingerie two weeks after being cleared of murder. The 31-year-old spent four years in prison after being found guilty of killing Meredith Kercher in 2007. He and former lover Amanda Knox were both acquitted in late March ending seven-year legal process. The pair are reportedly planning to seek compensation for time wrongly spent in prison. Meredith's mother Arline Kercher described the acquittal ruling as 'odd'
A 4WD containing four children and an adult has crashed into a lake at Wyndham Vale, in Melbourne's outer west. Three of the four children died at the scene and one remains in a serious condition in hospital. The driver was transported via road ambulance to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, according to a Victoria Ambulance spokesperson. The relation between the female driver and the children is not yet known but the woman is currently under police guard in hospital .
The images were posted on social media, including the Shomoukh Al-Islam jihadi forum, under the title Leveling Graves And Erasing Pagan Symbols. The group released a statement with the images that attempted to justify the mass desecration. It said that graves above the ground suggested that the dead person was closer to Allah than the living, so must be demolished and any images must be erased.
Workers have begun posting photos of their broken umbrellas scattered in gutters and discarded in bins along with the hashtag #umbrellageddon on social media. With winds of up to 135km/h battering the east coast, many have learned the hard way that their trusty shelters can’t withstand cyclone strength conditions. 'The umbrella graveyard. #sydney #takemehome,' Brendan Duong posted on Instagram after spotting two colourful brollies poking out the top of a Sydney bin. 'Weather 47 - 0 umbrellies. #umbrellaageddon,' Sam Moore wrote on Twitter.
Richard Sherman shared a photo of him and his girlfriend Ashley Moss with their son Rayden on Instagram on Thursday. Rayden was born on February 5, just a few days after Sherman and the Seattle Seahawks lost the Super Bowl to the New England Patriots. The 27-year-old cornerback was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Year by the Kansas City Committee of 101. The Seahawks will play the Denver Broncos in their first preseason game in August .
Sharon Edwards, 55, was last seen between 10pm and 11pm on Saturday March 14 in Grafton, NSW. Her car was left parked in her driveway and the clothes she had been wearing on March 14 were thrown in the washing basket in her bedroom. Her wallet and handbag are missing but she has not accessed any of her bank or social media accounts. The 'dedicated' primary school teacher did not turn up to work at Coutts Crossing Public School on March 16 and her estranged husband reported her missing the next day. Police and family say they hold 'grave concerns' for her welfare as it is extremely out of character.
Jafar Adeli, 32, arranged to meet someone he believed to be a 14-year-old girl for sex on the internet. But he was arrested by police when he turned up at a bus station in Leicester with condoms in his pocket. Adeli had been duped by paedophile vigilante group Letzgo Hunting who filmed his reaction. He was jailed for 27 months after admitting attempting to meet a girl under 16 for grooming .
Parenting blogger Emily-Jane Clark has compiled a list of ways that visitors can avoid annoying a new mother. They include bringing gifts for the mum and coming armed with chocolate and coffee. She says: 'My need for gifts is greater than hers. My daughter has spent the past ten months sitting on her arse' .
Melbourne-based Jon Czerniecki set up trail cameras to spot deer on his grandparents' farm near Wangaratta, northeast Victoria, over the Easter long weekend. When he checked the nine hours of footage, he stumbled upon the upsetting spectacle. It shows the two canines ganging up on the injured marsupial as it lies on its back. Mr CzERNiecki has contacted the local council and Parks Victoria in hopes of notifying the owners of the dogs about what they had done.
Joanne Bolton, 35, was repeatedly knifed in the head by her violent boyfriend Steven Young. The mother-of-three thought she was going to die during the 'brutal and merciless' seven hour ordeal. She was knocked out with a mental bar after being held captive in her own home. Young was jailed for 18 years after he admitted attempted murder at Newcastle Crown Court.
Dawn Bainbridge, 47, led a 'family business' stealing thousands of pounds worth of clothes from high street stores. She and her two daughters stole clothes from stores across the North and sold them online. Their company 'Designer Goods North East' took more than £7,000 in online payments in four months. One daughter boasted of making £100 a week and said she dreamed of going it alone. Judge jailed Bainbridge for 30 months, her daughter Claire, 21, for 20 months and Caitlyn, 19, for 16 months last year. The mother, who is still serving her sentence, and two daughters were back in court today. They were ordered to pay back just £
The Handbag Clinic has opened on a fashionable west London high street to cater to the needs of well-heeled clientele who want to restore their bags to their former glory. Famous clients who have indulged in the luxury treatment include Imogen Thomas and Made in Chelsea stars Sophie Hermann and Stephanie Pratt. The company say they are now repairing bags worth £20,000 every day at the clinic on Kings Road in Chelsea London.
The tiny copper coin, which is smaller than a penny, dates from the Iron Age almost 2,300 years ago. It was found in silt after the River Avon burst its banks between Bristol and Bath. Experts have dated the coin to between 300 BC and 264 BC and say it came from the Western Mediterranean - probably Sardinia or ancient Carthage. The find suggests that the village of Saltford, where it was found, was on a major trade route long before Roman times. It is believed there was a ford in the area, which made it the only place to cross the river Avon at the time.
The 18-year-old daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin stars in the May issue of Elle magazine. Hailey is known for her close friendship with fellow fashion star Kendall Jenner. The model has more than 1.3 million Instagram followers and is the face of Topshop Denim.
Swedish and British researchers looked at data from 1,090 breast cancer patients. Tamoxifen is the main hormonal therapy drug given to women who have not been through the menopause. Most breast cancer tumours rely on the hormone oestrogen to grow, and tamox ifen blocks it from reaching the cancer cells. This means the cancer either grows more slowly or stops growing altogether. Researchers found the breast cancer cells reacted to caffeine and caffeic acid in coffee. Caffeine caused the cells to divide less frequently and die more often.
Cancer that has spread and is incurable, known as secondary breast cancer, kills 1,000 women in Britain every month. Researchers from Manchester University working with drug development company Evgen Pharma, have developed a new combination of drugs which could overcome this problem. They are testing the drug Sulforadex in the most common type of breast cancer affecting 70 per cent of patients. These ‘oestrogen receptor’ cancers are currently tackled using hormonal treatments such as tamoxifen to reduce oestrogen levels or block ER function. Many women go on to develop resistance and the disease comes back, often because cancer stem cells which cause tumours to regrow and spread are unaffected by
You need to eat just ten almonds to get your daily requirement of calcium (700mg) Almonds are also rich in vitamin E, which helps improve the condition and appearance of your skin. Walnuts are rich in plant-based omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants. A handful (28g) of mixed nuts a day reduces the risk of heart disease by 29 per cent. Cashews are a good source of iron.
Survey of 757 parents was carried out by Mumsnet, the UK’s largest internet community for parents. It found 37 per cent of parents had not told their children how to dial 999, with 53 per cent claiming they had never even considered teaching them. Nearly half - 46 per cent - insisted that their children were not mature enough to know about who to call in an emergency.
Airline Visual Identity 1945-1975 is a 436-page coffee table book written by Matthias C Huhne. It revisits a time when the skies were dominated by the likes of Pan Am, British Overseas Airways Corp (BOAC) and Continental. Many of the adverts were created for the biggest airlines of the day, including TWA and Canadian Pacific, which no longer exist. The book uses 17 colours, five types of varnishes and two methods of foil printing and embossing.
Jason Warnock, 29, was driving Wednesday morning in Lewiston, Idaho when he saw debris near the road and looked up to see a vehicle crashed into a chain-link fence on the edge of a cliff. He then parked his car, ran up a pedestrian footbridge and pulled driver Matthew Sitko, 23, out to safety. Warnock chatted with Sitko for a few minutes, but left as soon as police arrived because he had to get back to work. Since he didn't stop to give police his name, Warnock remained a mystery for nearly 24 hours as the photo of the self-less rescue went viral online .
Labour leader Ed Miliband explicitly ruled out allowing another Scottish independence referendum. He said a second poll 'ain't going to happen' even if he becomes PM with SNP support next month. Former PM John Major said SNP 'merely waiting for a good excuse to put separation back on agenda' William Hague added that SNP could be 'calling the tune' if Ed Miliband became PM on back of SNP support.
Kate Major Lohan has been arrested for a 'drunken attack' on her husband Michael Lohan, TMZ report. She is said to have had an alcohol relapse before getting physical with the father of Lindsay Lohan. Michael made a 911 call around 7:02pm on Thursday claiming his wife had struck him after coming home inebriated. When police arrived Kate was visibly intoxicated, had slurred speech and blood shot eyes. She reportedly admitted she had been drinking, claimed Michael grabbed her by the throat and that the argument was caused by him accusing her of cheating .
Christianne Boudreau thought her son Damien Clairmont was going to Egypt to study Arabic in 2013, but Canadian authorities later told the Calgary mother that her son had instead gone to Turkey where he crossed the border into Syria to join ISIS. The 22-year-old left home in November 2012 and traveled to Istanbul where he attended a training camp and eventually crossed theborder into war-torn Syria to fight for ISIS .
Wylie Brys and his dad, Dallas zookeeper Tim Brys, were digging for fossils near a Mansfield, Texas, grocery store when Wylie found the dinosaur bones. It's believed that the bones belong to a nodosaur, a pony-sized herbivore with scaly, plated skin. The fossils were wrapped in burlap and plaster to create a protective shell around the bones, like a cast around a human's broken bones.
From 2017 there will be 11 seats incorporated into the same space as the current 10. The configuration was rejected by Emirates but two manufacturers, Zodiac and Geven, have agreed to deliver the seats. The addition of the centre seat will change the current configuration from 3-4-3 to 3-5-3.
Eve Addison, 24, developed a strange swelling in her collarbone whenever she drank gin and tonic. She assumed she must have an allergy - but when switching brands failed to help, she saw her GP. Tests revealed she was suffering Hodgkin Lymphoma - cancer of the lymphatic system. The most common symptom of Hodgkin lymphoma is one or more painless swellings in the neck, armpit or groin. These swellings are enlarged lymph nodes - oval-shaped glands that help the body recognise and fight germs. Usually, the swollen nodes don't hurt, but in some people, they can be painful.
Betty Willis, 91, died in her Overton, Nevada, home on Sunday, according to an obituary on the Virgin Valley & Moapa Valley Mortuaries' website. The 91-year-old artist's often-copied sign sits in a median in the middle of Las Vegas Boulevard south of the Strip. The welcome sign's design, which doesn't have a copyright owner, has become a fixture on travel tchotchkes from Vegas and everywhere else.
Tykeran Hamilton, 25, shouted 'watch this' before accelerating up to 70mph on residential road. He crashed into Alan Knight, 64, who was crossing road while on his morning paper round. Father-of-four died instantly from his injuries at the scene, on Stroud Road in Gloucester. Hamilton abandoned the car nearby then fled the city and denied any involvement in the tragedy. He admitted causing death by dangerous driving, driving without a license and failing to stop after an accident.
Catherine Gerhardt uses her experiences to educate other adults and children on how to deal with online 'flamers' She teaches the children to follow ICE: Ignore, Communicate and Exit in order to deter bullies. An internet troll often trawls through social media, hunting for victims, while a 'flamer' waits for the victim to contact them and unleashes a hateful response. Ms Gerhardt advises those experiencing this behaviour to try and not take it personally.
Andaz Liverpool Street is built on the site of England’s first hospital for the mentally ill. The Bethlehem Royal Hospital opened in 1247 and was often pronounced as ‘bedlam’. In its place is a swanky, celebrity-baiting boutique hotel with 267 rooms - four of which have been decorated by trendy artists.
Rony John, 15, died after jumping into the River Great Ouse in Hartford, Cambridgeshire, in July last year. Coroner Belinda Cheney said she would now write to Government chiefs to ask why swimming is not included in secondary school education. She said: 'Swimming is not a difficult skill to learn yet it is a critical life skill' . Rony's headteacher said he had been eligible for six 30-minute lessons a year at school. But he was excused from some after taking notes to school, written by his family, requesting he not take part.
Lidia Quilligana was arrested in Danbury, Connecticut last month after police viewed a video that allegedly showed her choking and beating a 3-year-old girl. She was also caught allegedly burning the legs, arms and handsof the girl on a hot stove as she screamed out in pain. This after the girl's family set up a nanny cam thinking that something was happening to the girl. The defense lawyer working for Quiligana says the charges are completely false, and that her client even knew she was being filmed by the family.
'Reenactment MfS' - the Ministry for State Security better known as the 'Stasi' during the 40 year existence of the East German state - is a new book containing these photos of desperation which the socialist rulers used as evidence in the show trials against those they caught. They were also thought to have been used for training purposes for border guards and trainee agents intended to inculcate in them awareness of the lengths people would go to in order to escape the workers' paradise.
A new poll on modern families reveals almost a quarter of Brits prefer their pets to their in-laws. Of the 2,071 people surveyed, 22 per cent cited their pets as a close family member. More than one in 10 British families now live in ‘blended’ or ‘Brady Bunch’ families.
Kezzia French, 46, thought she had laid six-month-old Andrea to rest in 1999 after her death. But she only found out more than a decade later that police had removed vital organs. Her liver, spine, bowel, lungs, kidneys, heart, spleen, thymus, stomach, pancreas, trachea and skull fragments had all been retained without Ms French's consent. She received a letter from police in 2012 to inform they were holding her body parts. The most recent letter she received last month informed her that Andrea's brain had been cremated in 2009.
Candidates must be 5ft 6in, have 25½in waist, high hip of 35, low hip of 36½ and be prepared to cut their hair into a messy bob, so they look like Sienna Miller. Casting request even gives details of the 33-year-old's head and wrist circumferences. The successful stand-in must also be an expert in yoga. The fee for the body double is set at just £500, while a male yogi required to do the same moves but without looking like Miss Miller sets the fee at £1,500.
Thousands of motorists have been fined or had their cars towed after falling foul of new rules. DVLA accused of 'heavy-handed and Draconian' behaviour after clamping soared last month. Critics allege that the authority has been operating a 'money-making scam' The Government abolished the paper tax disc last autumn.
Former Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich had talked for years of taking his life - and had become increasingly agitated over politics - but left no suicide note when he fatally shot himself on February 26, according to new police reports. Schweich's death and the apparent suicide a month later of his spokesman Spence Jackson have sent shockwaves through Missouri politics. The latest police information came as Governor Jay Nixon on Tuesday announced plans to appoint fellow Democrat and county treasurer Nicole Galloway as Schweich’s replacement.
Workers in Pingjiang County, south eastern China, are pictured building a walkway for tourists. They are perched thousands of feet up a mountain side in Hunan province with no safety equipment. The men spend their days hauling heavy planks and wheelbarrows full of concrete over a wooden walkway. Pingjiang is well-known for its mountains, with the Mufu Mountain range sweeping through most of the county. Officials hope the walkway will attract more tourists to the area, which already attracts thousands of visitors.
The pictures were released by French Defence Audio-visual Communication and Production Unit. Taken during an airborne operation at the 'Salvador Pass' at the border between Libya and Niger. France began setting up a command base in northern Niger at the end of last year in efforts to combat the patchwork of international jihadist groups operating across the region.
Arizona is leading the way with plans to create artificial rain clouds by flying planes over the Rockies and seeding the sky with silver iodide. The process of cloud seeding was first proposed in the 1940s at the General Electric labs in Schenectady, New York. The Central Arizona Project and the Salt River Project invested in research to make it a reality.
The all-gender restroom has opened in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House. The facility is the first of its kind and fits in with the administration’s stance on LGBT issues. On Wednesday President Obama's Executive Order on LGBT Workplace Discrimination went into effect. It protects the rights of the LGBT community while in the employment of federal contractors.
The four Vincenti sisters, aged nine to 14, were removed from their mother's Sunshine Coast home in the middle of the night in 2012 and taken back to their father's villa in Italy. Their mother, Laura Garrett, had taken them from Italy on a 'vacation' and never returned, claiming the girls' father Tomaso Vincenti was an abuser. 60 Minutes has returned to the village near Florence where the girls have been living with their Italian Dad and interview the two elder girls, Emily and Claire Vincenti. The girls are living positive and fruitful lives, attending school six days a week and talking about what they will study at university.
Scientists at Brandeis University in Massachusetts believe all-nighters to cram won't work because the process of converting short-term memory to long-term memories is best carried out when a person is asleep. They believe the memory neurons that are responsible for converting memory, work most effectively when the brain is quiet, allowing memory neurons to go to work, or are memory neurons actually putting us to sleep?
Dale Forrest, 26, of Bolton, would drink up to 12 pints of beer a night on nights out with friends. He ballooned to 24 stone and was worried he would look like a 'beached whale' next to his friends. In December 2013, he decided to ditch the booze, give up his favourite takeaways and hit the gym. He lost 10.5 stone and is now taking part in a charity boxing match since losing weight.
Hotel industry insider turned author, Jacob Tomsky, reveals the most common items people take from hotels. Despite common misconceptions, it is possible to pocket a plush robe - without incurring any charges. Minibar is the most fallible system in the hotel, full of items 'sold at an absurd mark-up' If you lie about using the minibar, will the hotel really charge you?
Robert Tomanovich, who owns Robert's Discount Tree Service in Livonia, Michigan, first hung a noose from a tree and a Confederate flag, printed with the slogan 'I ain't coming down,' on a fence at his home. When neighbours complained, a second noose appeared on a tree outside his tree-cutting business which operates at a second property on the same street. He has denied his actions are racist and said he simply liked the colors of the Confederate flag but has since taken it down.
Mouth ulcers may seem like a minor ailment but can actually be incredibly distressing. The pain can severely impact on quality of life, as eating and drinking are significantly affected. As many as 20 per cent of people suffer with the occasional single mouth ulcer. It is equally important to consider multiple chronic mouth ulcers as a symptom of bowel disease.
All but one of 10 former Atlanta public school educators convicted in a widespread conspiracy to inflate student scores on standardized tests were sentenced to jail time on Tuesday. The judge called the cheating scandal 'the sickest thing that's ever happened in this town' Fulton County Superior Court Judge Jerry Baxter had delayed sentencing by a day and encouraged all to negotiate deals with prosecutors. But only two agreed to deals. In both those cases, Baxter followed the state's recommendations: He gave a former teacher a 7 p.m. to 7 a.M. curfew at home for one year and a former testing coordinator six months of weekends spent in jail.
Tavon Watson, 24, was doing 100mph at the Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World in Orlando when he slammed the $220,000 Lamborghini on the passenger side into a guardrail, killing 35-year-old race track employee Gary Terry. Florida Highway Patrol Sgt Kim Montes revealed Tuesday that the guardrail damaged the Italian car on the east side of the passenger door. The FHP is now investigating whether cars at the private track are set up to travel in the opposite, clockwise direction of the guardrails. Montes also said that evidence suggests Terry tried to grab the wheel and 'counter steer' the out-of-control vehicle in the moments
In 10 battleground constituencies polled by Tory peer Lord Ashcroft, Ukip's vote has fallen in nine. Support for Mr Farage's party has more than halved in two seats and by more than a third in most of the others. The revelation comes after a leaked poll revealed Mr Farage is on course to lose his own Parliamentary election battle in Ukip's heartland in Kent. Ukip leader has seen his support in Thanet South collapse from a 12 point lead over the Tories.
Michelle Heale of Tom's River, New Jersey claims she was trying to burp Mason Hess when he began choking on his applesauce and that his neck snapped when she took him of her shoulder. The mother of twins, who were in the next room when the incident happened and then just three years old, was charged with murder and endangering the welfare of a child after a medical examiner determined the boy died as a result of homicide caused by blunt cerebral trauma. The prosecution has argued that Heale shook the child to death. Heale is out on bail during the trial and still has custody of her twins.
Green party has released a new advert featuring David Cameron, Nick Clegg, Ed Miliband and Nigel Farage. The video, Change The Tune, features comedians playing the four party leaders forming a boyband called Coalition. It is designed to show how the Establishment parties 'have been singing from the same hymn sheet' .
There seems to be an app for everything these days and nowhere is this more obvious than in the food industry. Where Chefs Eat has more than 3,000 chef recommendations from some of the world's leading professionals. Love Food Hate Waste will store details of all the foods you have at home and alerts you to duplicate buys. British Street Food shows off the best street food in Britain, detailing where the best traders in the country are.
Iranian officials made the decision following claims two of its citizens were abused while returning from an off-season pilgrimage at Jeddah airport in March. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions between the two regional powers, particularly over Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen. Sunni Saudi Arabia has led the bombing campaign against Yemeni Shiite rebels, the Houthis. Iran, a Shiite nation, is backing the rebel group.
Margaret Gretton, 46, has been barred indefinitely from the profession. She referred to the applicant as a member of the terror group and talked of 'bombs and blowing up the school' in an Asian accent while head of Burton Joyce Primary School in Nottingham. National College for Teaching and Leadership in Coventry ruled she 'exhibited clear intolerance on the grounds of race, as well as disability'
Annegret Raunigk, 65, is set to become the world's oldest woman to give birth to quads. The schoolteacher from Spandau, Berlin, is expecting quadruplets at the end of the month. Her doctor tells MailOnline: 'She is very well placed to be a fit mother for these babies'
James and Hope Ben Canaan left the Gloriavale Christian Community in New Zealand last month. The Ben Canaans are adapting well to life in the wider community, a relative said. The father has accepted a farm job and the family have moved to Timaru, 320km south of Gloriavale. They will no longer have to wear their Gloriavale 'uniform' and will be able to wear 'modest' clothing. The community is a Christian community of around 500 people who follow a literal interpretation of the New Testament and reject the outside world.
'I think John Kerry tried to come back and sell a bill of goods, hoping maybe that the Iranians wouldn’t say much about it,' the Republican lawmaker told radio host Hugh Hewitt during his Thursday program. McCain said he had 'sympathy' for Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, because Kerry 'must have known' what the perimeters were for a long-term accord 'and yet chose to interpret it in another way' President Barack Obama's spokesman Josh Earnest in turn said it was 'naïve and reckless' for McCain 'to believe every word of the Supreme Leader's political speech'
Hannah Moore, 20, of Broxburn, West Lothian, posted images of her post-pregnancy body to inspire others. But the mother-of-twins claims her account was deleted 'within two minutes' of posting them. She claims the images were deemed to contain inappropriate 'nudity and violence' . Instagram has come under fire for refusing to publish images dedicated to showing the female form in its most honest state .
Australian MP Andrew Robb bravely revealed one of the unusual methods he used for more a decade to stave off depression. The Minister for Investment and Trade battled depression for 43 years. He said he tried to trick himself into thinking he was happy with an unconventional approach. 'For 10 years, I drove to work with a pen in my mouth because someone told me if your face is configured like you're smiling, your brain thinks you are and it releases endorphins,' he said. Mr Robb also said he would force himself to sneeze by looking at the sun because it would give him a 'hit of endorphin'
Rebecca Calder, 24, went out drinking on the same night she used victims' bank card to withdraw large amounts of cash. At her peak she was draining up to £300 a day from her disabled victims' accounts. Calder posted regular partying pictures of Facebook not knowing the family of the victims, a couple in their late 80s who have now died, had installed a spy camera and filmed her taking cash. Calder was jailed for 12 months after she pleaded guilty to nine counts of theft at Liverpool Crown Court.
Rajul Patel, 35, targeted wealthy victims as they worked out at Virgin Active health clubs across London. He obtained memberships using the stolen driving licence of a gym-going doctor. In one spree, Patel stole a man's platinum wedding ring, first-year anniversary ring, and a 40th birthday bracelet. He was finally stopped when another gym member spotted him returning to changing room lockers just five minutes after beginning his workout.
Liam Marshall-Ascough is standing to be an MP in Stoke-on-Trent central, a traditional Labour stronghold. He is pictured on his Facebook page appearing to lick a female friend's breasts. Underneath the picture a friend commented 'drunko' on the open profile of his page . But he insists the pictures were taken seven years ago on a night out with friends. The 35-year-old said they show he is able to interact with people - important to the role of a politician .
Trevor Vale was driving from Darwin to Melbourne when he made the video from behind the wheel of his truck. He was frustrated at the lack of interest from Australians in paying respect to the Anzacs. The video has been viewed over 800,000 times on Mr Vale's Facebook page . The truck driver's wife fought as a soldier in Timor and Afghanistan .
Ronnie Lungu was singled out as 'a marked man' by Wiltshire Police solely due to his race, tribunal ruled. The 40-year-old was passed over for promotion in favour of white colleagues. His internal assessments were secretly downgraded to make him appear unworthy, tribunal heard. Mr Lungu said he was left 'upset' and 'angry' after being penalised because he was black. He said: 'When I realised I was being singled out and treated badly because of the colour of my skin I felt so angry and upset'
Tavon Watson, 24, was taking racing advice from instructor Gary Terry on Sunday when he lost control of the Italian supercar at the Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World in Florida. Terry, 36, was pronounced dead at the scene while Watson was rushed to Celebration Hospital near Lake Buene Vista for treatment where he was later declared stable. The day out at the track was a present from Watson's wife and he posted a picture of himself next to a red Ferrari on the tarmac just hours before the fatal collision.
The Pentagon announced Tuesday it will exhume and try to identify the remains of nearly 400 sailors and Marines killed when the USS Oklahoma sank in the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The ship capsized after being hit by nine torpedoes during the December 7, 1941 surprise attack from Japanese forces. Altogether, 429 men were killed in the attack, and only 35 were identified in the years immediately after. Hundreds were buried as unknowns at cemeteries in Hawaii, but in 1950, they were reburied at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific - also known as the Punchbowl - inside a volcanic crater in Honolulu. The move is apparently a part of a new Pentagon policy on disinterring
Max Muggeridge, 19, from Coomera in QLD caught a four metre tiger shark at the weekend. He reeled in the monster on the Tweed coast just inside the NSW border, after a three hour battle. The teenager was camping with his girlfriend Alexia when they were fishing at Tweed Heads. The huge struggle with the shark left his antique fishing rod bent slightly out of shape. He said he didn't even get a proper glimpse of the shark until the second hour, 'when it jumped out of the water'
Aaron Hernandez, 25, is on trial for the murder of Odin Lloyd, a semi-pro football player who was shot dead near his home in June 2013. Prosecutors say he and two friends, Ernest Wallace and Carlos Ortiz, picked up Lloyd at his Boston home before dawn on June 17, 2013, and drove him to an industrial park near Hernandez's house in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, where they shot him to death. His defense argued that he witnessed the killing of a friend but did not commit it himself. 'Did he make all the right decisions? No,' defense attorney James Sultan said. 'He really didn't know what to do. So he just put one foot in front
Yaphet Kotto starred as Dr Kananga in the 1973 Bond installment Live And Let Die. He said the role was created by Ian Fleming for a white actor and should be portrayed that way. Kotto said: 'Political correctness be damned, we have to stay with what is literally correct' Comments come in response to speculation Idris Elba is in the running to play Bond. The 42-year-old Hackney-born actor has been tipped to replace Daniel Craig.
Tory minister said zero-hours contracts should be re-named 'flexible hours' in TV interview. He said only 2 per cent of the total workforce have the controversial deals. Labour and trade union leaders said it showed the minister was 'out of touch' with working people. Shadow business Secretary Chuka Umunna said: 'Marie Antoinette' moment showed 'just how out of touch the Tories are about the lives of working people'
Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace, 67, made the comments on the nationally-syndicated Mike Gallagher Show on Friday. He said the 'American Idol' winner has 'a lovely voice', but added that she 'could stay off the deep dish pizza for a while' Within minutes, Wallace's response had sparked outrage online. Now, the veteran news man has apologized for his 'offensive' remarks in a statement obtained by DailyMail.com. In the statement, Wallace said: 'I sincerely apologize to Kelly Clarkson for my offensive comment. I admire her remarkable talent'
The Vatican are training up ordinary doctors, teachers and psychologists to cope with rising tide of demonic possessions. The tenth edition of the annual course, ‘Exorcism and Prayer of Liberation,’ began this morning at Rome’s Regina Apostolorum University. Experts say demonic activity is on the rise due to an in creased interest in the occult among the young.
The families of two slain New York City police officers threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Mets' home opener at Citi Field, while the widow of American Sniper Chris Kyle pitched in for the San Diego Padres. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady also threw a first pitch, at Fenway Park in Boston - but didn't do himself proud, chucking the ball straight at the ground. The NYPD families were joined by Mayor Bill de Blasio at a time when his relationship with the police department is again coming under scrutiny. The tribute comes as de Blasio is weighing a City Council proposal to hire 1,000 more officers.
Two scantily-clad strippers were hired by the deceased's own wife to perform at his funeral. The Taiwanese phenomenon of having exotic dancers or strippers perform at funerals began in the 1980s. Some have labelled the practice as scandalous, but others claim it is an important part of the grieving process and the perfect way of sending off loved ones with a smile.
Celebrities and music lovers gathered on Friday in the southern California desert for the beginning of the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival - the first big arts and music festival of the summer season. This year's lineup includes rapper Drake, Florence and the Machine, FKA Twigs, David Guetta, The Weeknd, Kasabian, alt-J and Toro y Moi among others. Headlining act AC/DC was scheduled to take the stage as well as Azealia Banks, Tame Impala, Alabama Shakes and Interpol.
Visitors at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Ohio heard a scream as the toddler tumbled into the pit at 3pm on Saturday. His parents jumped in and pulled him to safety before paramedics arrived to treat the boy for a leg injury. The cheetahs did not approach the boy or his parents while in the pit, according to zoo officials. The zoo plans to press child endangering charges against the child's mother .
The baby, a boy named Prince Irfan, was born in Geneva last Saturday and both mother and child are doing well. Kendra Spears, 26, married Prince Rahim Aga Khan in 2013 following a four month engagement. She follows in the footsteps of a string of American royal wives, including Rita Hayworth and Antoinette Gardiner.
Whitney Fetters has been charged with soliciting sex with a minor and possession of marijuana. The 28-year-old teacher allegedly exchanged nude photos and videos with the boy, and sent him sexually suggestive text messages. She allegedly planned to invite the boy over to spend the night with her as she was house-sitting 'so they could get high and have sex' She was fired from her job at Hefner Middle School after other students told staff that the boy had photos of her .
The 22-year-old model is teaming up with the Flatiron School in New York to offer 20 young girls free tuition for a computer coding course this summer. Karlie is donating $20,000 of her own money for the classes, which cost $2,000 per student, while the school has offered to match.
Becky Cooper and Bridget Yorston unveiled their new swimwear line at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia on Monday. The 120 piece ready-to-wear collection was inspired by Seventies model Veruschka and the 1970s period in Marrakech. The collection was filled with glitzy boho glamour- models adorned gold jewellery, flowing dresses and skirts in dark jewel tones.
More than 140 children have been removed from schools in Spokane, Washington, this week. They could not prove they had legally required vaccinations, which includes measles. Health officials have warned the country is in danger of being gripped by a measles pandemic. The virus has swept several states in America and California in recent months . Officials have warned there could be a danger of reversing the eradication of measles 15 years ago. They are also keen to prevent a return to the outbreak of 1989 when more than 100 people died .
Leeds-based Direct Line is running a competition called #EverydayFix. They asked groups to design products to deal with common problems. These include forgetting to lock the door, which one company hopes to solve with their Forget Me Lock prototype. Another group designed Nipper - the world’s smallest mobile phone charger. The products were designed as part of the Direct Line Everyday Fix design makeathon. You can vote on which one is your favourite - and the winner will be made into an actual product, funded through a Kickstarter campaign.
Deputy Prime Minister was heckled by tuition fees protesters in Surbiton, south-west London. He was out campaigning with Ed Davey to campaign for Lib Dems in Kingston and Surrey today. Clegg launched furious attack on 'ideological' cuts planned by the Tories in GQ interview. He said: 'I don't know of a developed economy that wants to do something as rigidly ideological'
Jessica Mejia, 20, was killed when her ex-boyfriend, Nicholas Sord, lost control of their car and smashed it into a pole on December 31, 2009. When deputies arrived on the scene, they improperly removed clothing from her dead body and took photos of her, according to her mother, Christina MeJia. By doing so, the deputies intentionally caused emotional distress to the victim's family, they say. But the sheriff's office insists that it took the photos at the scene in order to gather evidence that ultimately helped convict Sord.
Last surviving male of the northern sub-species of the white rhino now live under 24-hour guard. Sudan the Northern White Rhino is the last male of his species. He is the target of poachers looking to sell rhino horn which can make up to £47,000 a kilo. Rhino horn is made from keratin, the same stuff as fingernails. People will pay an absurd amount for an absurd product because of an absurd belief: that rhino Horn is the most wonderful kind of medicine.
Moira Gemmill, 55, was cycling to work at St James's Palace when she collided with a lorry. She had recently left her position as director of design at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The leading art and design figure was the fifth cyclist killed on London's road this year. Her brother Andrew Gemmill described her as an 'extraordinary' woman who lived a 'modest life'
Dustin Irons was appearing over video-link to a court in Oregon when he pulled down his pants. The 26-year-old had been in prison since December for assaulting people in a hotel room. Judge added an extra 30 days to his sentence for contempt of court .
Tony Tancock, 56, has won accolades for his specially-bred cavies and has shown them off at events. But he was devastated after a thief snuck into an outbuilding at his home in Crediton, Devon. He believes only an expert could have targetted the dozen show-quality guinea pigs.
Michael Scott Shemansky is on the run after authorities named him as a suspect in the murder of his mother. Sandra Shemanski, 57, was found dead at the home they shared in Winter Garden, Florida. The body was discovered at the West Colonial Drive home when an out-of-state family member called in a well-being check. He is already on parole for battery on law enforcement, has a history of bipolar mental illness, and was involuntarily committed to a psychiatric ward for an attempted suicide .
Kristina Schake, 45, helped to transform U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama's public image into that of an all-American 'everywoman' who shops at retail outlets, does 'mom dancing' and even has a Twitter account. Now, she is reportedly behind drive to get another first lady - ex-secretary of state, Hillary Clinton - elected president. She has been brought on to Mrs Clinton's 2016 communications team to help recast her image. She will attempt to turn 67-year-old politician from strong and knowledgeable figure into softer, more accessible one, according to the New York Times.
Woman jumped onto the bonnet of her white Honda as the carjacker attempted to drive off at speed. But the incident came to a climactic end when a man passing by produced a gun and fired a shot. Police have hailed the passer-by as a hero for possibly saving the woman's life. He will be charged with aggravated assault and theft when he is discharged .
Thousands of homemade rockets were aimed at church towers in the Aegean island of Chios by rival parishioners in their traditional ‘mock war’. Dozens of brave souls even attend the late-night services inside the churches of Aghios Markos and Panaghia Erithiani while the annual battle is held. The custom dates back to the 19th century, when the island was under Turkish occupation, but may have older roots.
The Queen and Princess Margaret recorded a special tape of favourite children's songs for the Queen Mother's 90th birthday in August 1990. Pianist Laurie Holloway was invited to Buckingham Palace by Princess Margaret to accompany herself and The Queen for the performance. The Royals recorded songs such as I know Where The Flies Go In Winter Time, which were incredibly popular when the Queen and her sister were growing up. The Queen Mother was said to be delighted by the unique recording by her daughters.
Matthew Kenney, 34, told police he smoked Flakka before he streaked though traffic early on Saturday evening while only wearing a pair of sneakers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The suspect said he was escaping imaginary killers who he believed stole his clothes and wanted to murder him. He was hospitalized for a psychiatric evaluation .
Three young Oxford graduates set off to explore the Iriri river in a remote part of the Amazon in 1961. The trip was the beginning of a lifelong fascination with the region, and a distinguished career writing about it. Naturalists In Paradise tells the compelling story of an earlier trio of young British explorers.
Guitar Hero Live features a redesigned guitar and online music video network. It will cast players as an up-and-coming guitarist in a fictitious band. Instead of playing along with computer-generated characters, players will see a first-person view of their band and audiences portrayed by human actors. The game will be released in the autumn for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U and mobiles. Meanwhile, Guitar Hero TV will be a 'continuous broadcast of music videos'
Anne-Louise van den Nieuwenhof, 31, was diagnosed with a rare bone and soft tissue cancer aged just five. Her parents were told she only had three months to live when she was diagnosed. She defied the odds and moved to Canada where she worked as a nurse and began raising her own family. She died suddenly in a Canadian hospital six days after giving birth to her second child. Her husband Ryan is now raising their two-year-old son Emerson and newborn Elizabeth as a single parent.
Nguyen Thi Hang, 35, was waiting to board a flight at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. She was travelling with just hand luggage when she was asked to have it weighed by a worker. The woman, who signed a statement admitting the incident, has been fined VND7.5 million .
Jiaro Mendez and Elias Acevedo were both found to be 'highly intoxicated' by Tulsa police following the fight that broke out in the parking lot of their shared apartment on April 14 around 1am. The men were arguing over which phone was better, police said. The pair, covered in blood, were taken to hospital where they were treated for lacerations to their body, and Aceveda, 21, has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
Paddle, Pellita, Chan and Idalia have been sent from Brisbane's Lone Pine Sanctuary as a gift to Singapore. The four koalas will be on loan to Singapore for six months at a purpose-built enclosure in Singapore Zoo. Julie Bishop announced this gift on Thursday and even got up close and personal with the cuddly creatures. The koala loan aims to symbolise the relationship between Australia and Singapore .
Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price is slashing his $1million salary to the same as his lowest-paid worker. He's also taking up to 80percent of the firm's $2.2million expected profit to plow it back in to staff salaries. Over the next three years, Gravity Payments will offer at least $70,000 salary to all of its 120 employees.
Sales of books about Islam were three times higher in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same time last year, according to the French National Union of Bookshops. It comes as a special magazine supplement from Philosphie which focused in the Koran also saw a spike in sales following the attacks on the French satirical magazine and a Jewish supermarket, which left 17 dead. Experts believe people are buying books because they want a better understanding of the religion some terror groups claim to represent.
Stephanie Hannon, director of product management, civic innovation and social impact at Google, has come aboard the Hillary Express as Mrs. Clinton's chief technology officer. She will supervise a sprawling effort to develop websites, mobile apps and other vehicles for pushing the former secretary of state's brand through the 2016 elections. Hannon previously worked on Gmail and Google Maps, and also spent some time at Facebook and Eventbrite.
Park Crescent West, next to Regents Park in London, was designed by John Nash in the early 1900s. The Grade I listed terrace was restored in 1960 and replaced with offices and residential accommodation. Developer PCW Property Holdings paid £105million for the crescent in 2013. It has now submitted fresh plans to demolish it and rebuild it as luxury flats. The new development will be made up of 73 homes, ranging from studios and mews houses to five-bed flats worth £15million. Residents fear the work could take around five years to complete and will ruin their lives.
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) are warning the public that scammers are making calls falsely claiming to fundraise. The public have been alerted to the heartless scheme via an important notice issued on the NSW SES Facebook page. The SES have received more than 6500 requests for help since the storms began on Monday. People have reacted with disgust to the attempt to con people out of their money.
Megumi Igarashi said she had done nothing wrong in handing out the code for a 3D printer. 'I am innocent because neither the data for female genitals nor my art works shaped like female genitals are obscene,' she told judges at Tokyo District Court. She could face up to two years in jail and a fine of up to $21,000 if convicted of obscenity.
The annual Water Temple Fair in Jiangnan, China, sees thousands gather on boats to pray for good fortune for the upcoming year. Fishermen dress up in traditional costumes, while boat races, drumming and dragon dances bring a carnival atmosphere to the town of Jia Xing. The Fair commemorates General Lui Chengzhong, a hero in the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), who eliminated pests during a massive drought.
Cheaper milk, eggs, cheese, vegetables and meat have fallen by 0.9 per cent in the last 12 months. Cost of electricals, such as toasters and kettles, have dropped by 5.7 per cent . Cheaper prices and inflation reaching zero in February have led to a boost on the high street .
Audrey Bolte told the Ohio court she was expecting to see Ryan Poston but he failed to arrive for their date on October 12, 2012. That was because Shayna Hubers had shot him six times at home - during which she allegedly 'cackled' with glee claimed a cellmate of the accused, who claims the 24-year-old confessed to her while behind bars. Prosecutors allege that Hubers shot Poston because she was furious he was trying to break up with her. Hubers, who was 21 at the time, denies murdering her lawyer boyfriend and claims she shot him in self-defense.
Claudio Giardiello, 46, was due to appear in court accused of fraudulent bankruptcy. He is said to have first killed his lawyer Lorenzo Alberto Claris Appiani, 37, and his co-defendant. He then shot dead judge Fernando Ciampi in an act of revenge 'against those that ruined me' . A fourth victim, understood to have been a witness, had no visible injuries and died of a heart attack. Several other people suffered serious injuries in the attack, including his ex-colleagues and accountant.
Celebrity Big Brother contestant, 40, said vessels 'need pushing back' on LBC radio show yesterday. Said: 'I would make a huge bonfire of all the boats they have - in order to put a stop to this ridiculous situation that we find ourselves in' But she was branded a 'vile racist' and a 'manifestation of the culture of toxic hate' on Twitter. More than 900 people are feared dead after fishing boat overturned in Mediterranean at midnight yesterday.
Jimmy Anderson became England's leading wicket-taker in Test match cricket in Antigua on Friday. The fast bowler took 384 wickets in his 100th Test to overtake Sir Ian Botham's all-time record. Anderson took the wicket of Denesh Ramdin to claim his 384th scalp and overtake Botham. Botham was watching the Test while on media duties with Sky Sports, where he is commentating .
The collector’s paradise in Horfield, Bristol, which has gone untouched for more than 80 years comes complete with the original bathroom, kitchen, stained-glass windows and even oil-fired central heating. The three-bedroom home also comes with all of the original 1930s cupboards in the kitchen, a brick open-face fire and dated kitchen sink. The house will be auctioned on April 30 at the County Ground in Bristol and has a guide price of up to £250,000.
Politicians' living quarters are under close inspection in order to establish just how human and how like (or unlike) us they really are. Do you have as much cachet as Cameron? Perhaps you're more Onslow and Daisy than Hyacinth? . William Hanson says that there are several items that you are required to own for your home to be 'posh'
Maria Lucia detailed her year-long battle in a letter to fans on The Current's website on Wednesday as she explained she would be taking some time off from the station following the ordeal. The alleged stalker, Patrick Henry Kelly, from Eden Prairie, has been charged in the case and is set to go on trial next week. 'This has been a tough year for me,' Lucia, 44, wrote in the online letter. 'I've been constantly looking over my shoulder, dead-bolting doors, and jumping when someone rings my doorbell or my motion lights go off'
Lithuanian talk show An Hour with Ruta has accused Norway of stealing their children in an attempt to tackle 'the highest rate of inbreeding in the world' The episode claimed foreign children were being seized and fostered with Norwegian parents to strengthen the Nordic country's 'genetic material' An expert on the controversial service told show host Rūta Mikelkevičiūte that the country needed fresh blood to combat its rates of in breeding.
George Davon Kennedy of DeKalb, Georgia, a student at Middle Tennessee State University, was taken in Tuesday night as police believe he is one of the men caught on video raping a woman in Panama City. He now joins two other men who were arrested late last week. Delonte Martistee, 22, of Georgia, and Ryan Calhoun, 23, of Mobile, Alabama, were charged with sexual battery for the incident believed to have occurred between March 10 and 12.
Irish Aviation Authority are investigating after two female passengers were allowed in the cockpit. The two women were believed to be off-duty Ryanair staff wearing their staff lanyards. The incident took place on a flight from Dublin to Berlin Schönefeld on Good Friday . Ryanair confirmed there were three off- duty workers on board the flight .
Andrea Lindsay, 43, from Prescot, Merseyside, dropped from 14st to 10st 5lb in six months. The mother-of-one dropped from a size 18 to a size 10 to 12 in half a year using a gastric band app. Her husband's colleagues thought he had traded his wife in for a younger model. She says she'd tried every fad diet and nothing worked until she started doing hot yoga.
UK Oil & Gas Investments boasted it had discovered a ‘world class resource’ beneath the Home Counties. The oil exploration company claimed analysis of a well near Gatwick Airport suggested 100 billion barrels of oil lay beneath the Weald Basin, covering Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and Kent. Now the firm has been forced into an embarrassing U-turn, admitting that it cannot be sure how much crude lies beneath the region – if there is much at all.
David Nicholson, 48, accused of sending explicit messages to prostitute using his school email. Married father-of-four allegedly said he was 'keen' on her dressing up as a schoolgirl. Mr Nicholson, from Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, is still under investigation by Ofstead. He has not returned to The Costello School in Basingstoke, Hampshire, since the correspondence came to light .
Lauren York, 15, ran away from her home in North Ridgeville, Ohio around 4am Sunday. Her parents first noticed she was missing when they woke up to have Easter breakfast and she was gone . York's parents believe she left on her own with a backpack filled with clothes and her cellphone . Her mother Grace York posted on Facebook Monday that she still had not been in contact with her daughter and feared she may be headed to Missouri .
Mum Gitte Denteneer asked staff at the Rubens eaterie in Leuven, Belgium, to warm up some milk. But when she came to pay, she was stunned to find that 50 cents had been added to the bill. Tweeted a photo of the bill, which went viral and triggered outrage on Twitter.
Danielle and Alexander Meitiv say they were left to panic for hours by CPS workers after their children Dvora, six, and Rafi, 10, were picked up by police for the second time in two months while walking down the street alone. They say they weren't reunited with their children or even told where they were for hours. Free-range parents advocate a more hands-off approach, where children are allowed to go out and experience the world on their own.
Celebrities led the bad-taste brigade at the second weekend of Coachella in Indio, California. Jaden Smith, 16, wore a floral-print tunic that seemed to resemble a tiered dress. Kylie Jenner, 17, wore nude hotpants and hiking boots. Paris Hilton, 34, sported rose-petal cat ears, while Khloe Kardashian wore fringing.
Habeeb Latheef, 48, is accused of sexually assaulting three women patients during consultations. The married GP allegedly told them he needed to place objects in their hands to gauge their sensitivity. Instead the family GP allegedly unzipped his trousers and placed his penis in their grip. He denies three charges of sexual assault between February 2008 and December 2011.
Joshua Corbett faces charges of stalking and burglary after allegedly breaking into Sandra Bullock's home last summer. Corbett, who was found in Sandra's home clutching a love letter for the actress, has pleaded not guilty to the charges bought against him. Madonna's stalker was shot after he scaled the fence of her property, he is now in a mental health institution . Kim Kardashian was stalked by a man named Dennis Shaun Bowman who would show up to events with a jokers mask painted on his face .
A two-year-old girl from Gardena, California, was found naked sitting by herself in a parking lot two hours after disappearing from her mother at a car wash. The toddler reportedly shouted 'mommy' before her mother turned around and could not find her daughter around 4.55 pm on Thursday. The girl was found injured outside of Jim's Burgers 13 miles away and was spotted by concerned customers next to a dumpster. Police would not describe the extent of the girl's injuries .
Rajee Narinesingh was one of the victims of 'toxic tush' doctor Oneal Ron Morris, who performed illegal plastic surgeries using substances such as Fix-a-Flat, Super Glue and mineral oil. Rajee had Morris inject her cheeks, lips and chin back in 2005, and ended up disfigured after she did not have the money to go to a proper cosmetic surgeon. Now, she has had her look improved once again by Dr Terry Dubrow and Dr Paul Nassif in a process that will be featured on the premiere episode of Botched.
Moschino's spring/summer 2015 collection for Moschino caused an Insta-stampede. Jeremy Scott sent models down the runway in Barbie doll inspired dresses to the sound of Aqua's I'm A Barbie Girl. Olivia Phillips, 30, took to the streets of Dubai dressed as the iconic doll. Here she shows you how the look works in real life.
Calf's mother watched in horror as the hippo was flung into the air before being dragged along the surface of the water in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, in eastern South Africa. The two male hippos had been fighting for some time and the mother of the calf stayed with her herd, possibly believing it was safer to stay out of harm's way. Her decision proved fatal for the baby when one of the brawling adults grabbed the calf between its jaws.
The picture was taken by a student at The Geelong College, south-west of Melbourne. It is believed to show disgraced principal Andrew Barr surfing for pornography while on-the-clock. Mr Barr resigned from his position after an investigation, which included a search of his computer, after the photograph appeared on Snapchat. The school has confirmed it has begun searching for a new Principal.
A plane was struck by lightning shortly after takeoff during a flight from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Denver, Colorado on Tuesday. The lightning strike caused a gaping hole at the nose of the plane. The Boeing 757 continued its 3,700-mile journey to Denver and landed safely. The plane landed safely and no one was injured .
The 32-year-old, known only by the initials SAKA, admitted his father was in charge of 65 Taliban troops. But he claimed he only agreed to join the terrorist group because he was worried about his safety. He also claimed he had been tortured during four years in jail in Kandahar after being accused of killing a provincial governor’s son. The bodyguard escaped from prison and went into hiding, but claimed that he fled to Britain after Taliban fighters tried to track him down.
Danila Kislitsyn told police it was his duty to eliminate stray dogs from the streets of Vladivostok. The 31-year-old would travel around the south-eastern Russian city using poisoned sausages. He was arrested as part of a campaign by animal-rights activists who had spent two years monitoring him. Judge Olga Yerokhina sentenced the man to pay just £200 for the canine genocide .
Christopher Lawler said he was pinned to a chair and groped on his first day working at Clarence House. The ordeal left him in tears and he left the job the same day. Complaints were ignored for months before police were finally notified, he claims. Mr Lawler, now 64, said the attempted abuse at the Queen Mother’s London residence happened in 1978.
Cable TV's Foxtel will launch the third season of the critically acclaimed US women's prison drama Orange is the New Black by screening every episode in a full season marathon. A kink in the agreement with US studio Lionsgate - under which both FoXTel and rival Netflix share the rights - allows Foxtal to offer episodes of the series as an on-demand streaming title as well. The popular TV series is based on the book of the same name, by Piper Kerman, about a woman who is sent to prison for a crime she committed.
Red squirrels have returned to Windermere, in the picturesque Lake District, after 16 years. Native reds have been almost wiped out in the country, except for a few pockets in the north of England, the Isle of Wight and Scotland. Experts say lack of habitats caused them to disappear from the area. Disease, habitat loss and competition for food from non-native grey squirrels blamed for decline in reds.
Pledge to extend dream of home ownership to 1.3million social tenants was centrepiece of Tory manifesto launch. But housing associations responded furiously - with one board member lambasting the proposal as the ‘right to steal’. There were even threats of a legal challenge, potentially under European human rights laws.
Twin 18-month-old boys Eli and Silas Keslar died after falling into a canal in Yuma, Arizona on Friday morning. Authorities have not yet officially identified the boys, but they were named over the weekend in a Go Fund Me campaign page. The fund to cover memorial and medical costs for the boys has already raised over $10,000  .
Emily, 23, shot to fame as half-naked cavorting star of Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines video in 2013. Recently unveiled set of photographs show her showing off her enviable figure. Says she loves hiking, yoga and cooking using fresh ingredients. Says it's 'good' to indulge occasionally and loves the odd cupcake or croissant in the morning .
Heritage Auctions offered the gray jacket and skirt, featuring a black zigzag applique, plus more than 150 other items from the Academy Award-winning film at auction on Saturday in Beverly Hills, California. The dress - a jacket and full skirt ensemble - was worn in several key scenes in the 1939 movie, including when Scarlett O'Hara encounters Rhett Butler, played by Clark Gable, and when she gets attacked in the shanty town. When Leigh wore it in the movie, it was slate blue-gray but over the years it has faded to light gray.
The five bedroom home is based in the same building where 1950s pin-up and Hollywood icon Ava Gardner spent her final years. Offers 3,054 sq. ft. of high-end accommodation with two reception rooms, five bathrooms, a study and kitchen/breakfast room. Features a master bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobes, a private study and a lift servicing each floor of the building.
Hillary Clinton flew from Concord, N.H. to Boston Logan International Airport at speeds of 80mph to catch a 7:00 p.m. US Airways shuttle to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday afternoon. She and chief of staff Huma Abedin had the very front seats on the Airbus 319 series aircraft. Clinton's choice to fly out of Boston instead of Manchester could anger southern New Hampshire voters who tire of being told they are little more than a Boston exurb. Clinton told Daily Mail Online that she 'doesn't make the travel arrangements. I don't' .
Sarah Stage, a 30-year-old lingerie model from Los Angeles, came under fire during her pregnancy for posting a string of selfies showing off her seemingly rock-hard abs. But her son James Hunter was born at a healthy eight pounds and seven ounces last Tuesday . And only days after welcoming her son into the world, Sarah donned black bikini briefs and a patterned bra for her latest snaphsot.
Joanna Goodall forged signatures of customers and colleagues for cash refunds at Premier Inn in Newcastle. Bosses noticed high level of refunds and CCTV showed Goodall taking money from the till. The 30-year-old mother, who is pregnant, admitted the thefts between March 2013 and February 2014. She was given a nine-month suspended sentence and ordered to pay back just £1.
One Utah National Guard officer was sacked and three other soldiers have been disciplined for their involvement with Hot Shots 2015, where military vehicles became props for the group's risque calendar and 'behind-the-scenes' video. 'Too many Soldiers don't see a calendar shoot of this nature as something that isn't in harmony with our values,' the investigator wrote of the event at Camp Williams, outside of Salt Lake City. 'I don't believe this simply [was] a matter of a bunch of 'uptight Mormons' being upset over a video,' the official said.
Brigadier Alastair Aitken says he needs computer whizzkids skilled in ‘social media, financial operations and counter-criminality’ but admits that civilians with the relevant experience are not natural recruits for the Army. Brigade’s commander says he has failed to recruit enough ‘talent’ to challenge IS’’ ascendency online.
The stars of Married at First Sight embark on their honeymoons on tonight's episode of the FYI series, but all three of the couples quickly find themselves experiencing some serious trouble in paradise. Jaclyn Methuen, who nearly left husband Ryan Ranellone at the altar because she deemed him too unattractive, continues to put her new husband in the 'friend zone' during their romantic trip to Puerto Rico. Jessica Castro, 30, and Ryan DeNiro, 29, who have been comfortable with each other from the start, argue over his choice of words on what should of been a romantic dinner date.
Michele Leonhart is a career drug agent who has led the agency since 2007 and is the second woman to hold the job. She has faced mounting pressure from Congress, where some questioned her competence in the wake of a scathing government watchdog report detailing allegations that agents attended sex parties with prostitutes. Lawmakers have been pushing for Leonhart's ouster since her disastrous appearance before the House Oversight Committee last week. A majority of the committee said they had lost confidence in her and said she 'lacks the authority and will to make the tough decisions'
Dr Sameer Patel, clinical director at the Elleven practice in London's Harley Street, has highlighted the dentistry dangers of the 'desk diet' Here, he reveals the biggest offenders, and offers advice on how to safeguard your oral health during the working day. Some breakfast cereals can contain as much as three teaspoons of sugar per serving.
Eddie Raymond Tipton, 51, of Norwalk, Iowa, was originally charged with two felony counts of fraud for illegally playing the lottery and having a friend collect his prize. Now prosecutors believe he used an intricate hack to ensure his numbers were drawn by the system. They argue he installed a self-destructing hack program to make sure the Random Number Generator selected his number in December 2010, and that he tampered with security cameras in the building so he would not be caught installing the program. His trial had been due to start Monday but defense lawyers asked for it to be delayed to examine new evidence.
Jan Bearman's daughter Shelley died in 2011 at the age of 56 of complications from her diabetes. Jan, now 83, has had a new tattoo inked on her shoulder every birthday for the past three years in memory of her daughter Shell. 'Shell was just such a gorgeous girl. It's a loss that leaves a hole in your heart that's never filled again. You do these things as a memorial, to carry [her] with you,' she said. Jan said that her tattoos are a way for her to carry her children with her.
Detective Ian Cyrus has been suspended without pay and his supervisor has been placed on desk duty. The manager of the deli in Brooklyn said Detective Ian Cyrus was caught on camera stealing cash. Five NYPD detectives were at the store in Brooklyn, New York arresting workers for selling illegal cigarettes. Manager Ali Abdullah said he saw one of the detectives find the rent money box under the counter. He said Detective Cyrus grabbed a handful of cash from the box and put it in his coat pocket.
Judy Murray has revealed that she can't wait for her son to have children with his new wife Kim Sears. The 55-year-old tennis coach told Closer magazine: 'I'm really looking forward to being a granny' Andy and Kim married this weekend at a service in Dunblane Cathedral, with the bride wearing a Jenny Packham dress. Judy also said that following her stint on Strictly Come Dancing last year she taught her son some basic dance moves.
Experts from Centre for International Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences (CIRHUS) in New York City studied neolithic ornaments to understand how farming spread. They examined some 200 bead-type objects found at more than 400 European sites over a 3,000-year period, tracing the adoption of farming populations in order to explain the patterns of transition from foraging and hunting to farming. They found that the pathways of the spread of farming are less clear than previously thought. Their findings show a bump in the road in the adoption. of farming, which enabled groups of people to move away from. foraging as a means for survival.
Peter Kelly, 34, was fatally stabbed on Tuesday night at the St Croix River after an argument with three teenagers. Levi Acre-Kendall, 19, was charged with one count of first-degree reckless homicide on Friday. The suspect's mother, Lavonne Acre, said of her son: 'Levi's a good kid. He was just fishing' The father-of-five leaves behind a wife and five children under the age of nine.
Andrew Hennells posted a message on Facebook admitting his plans to rob a Tesco in King's Lynn. The 31-year-old said he was 'Doing. Tesco. Over' at 7.25pm on February 13. A quarter of an hour later, police were alerted to a man brandishing a knife in the store. He fled the scene before police arrived, but was found in a nearby pub with £410 in stolen cash. Norfolk Crown Court heard that officers also recovered a knife from the scene. Hennell was jailed for four years for armed robbery and carrying a knife as an offence .
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT . Humane Society International has captured images of seals being shot and clubbed to death on Canada's ice floes as this year's 'commercial hunt' gets underway. The animals are shot, clubbed and skinned for their fur despite a decreasing global demand for them. The Newfoundland government has authorised the killing of up to 468,000 harp, hooded and grey seals, according to HSI. HSI's executive director says 'it is reprehensible that these baby seals are being killed with government financing'
 nutritionist Charlotte Watts argues that stress drains nutrients from the body. She says it shows up in some surprising ways, such as white spots on nails or bleeding gums. Cracks at the side of the mouth are a sign the body is low on vitamin B6. Zinc is easily used up by stress, and a stressful period can often be charted from where it appears.
French photographer and illustrator, Thomas Lamadieu, takes snaps of the sky in courtyards and built-up areas to create a frame of buildings. The space in between then acts as a canvas for his playful illustrations which he has dubbed 'sky art' . The artist's artistic aim is to 'show a different perception of urban architecture and the everyday environment around us'
Darren Goddard, 48, parted ways with Lewis Helget, 27, in 1989 after his marriage broke down. He left behind 18-month-old son after car accident left him with broken back and depression. Mr Goddard's daughter Cally, 15, set him up with a Facebook page for Lewis three years ago. He was about to delete it when Lewis' appeal turned up on his newsfeed. The pair now speak to each other every day via Skype and spent a week together last month.
Krista Dotzenrod, 24, from Minnesota, said it was 'pure luck' that the ball fell straight in her cup. The chances of catching a foul ball in a full glass of beer sit at roughly one in 1,189. The Cubs won the game, 7-6, in 11 innings on Saturday .
General Motors has unveiled the Chevrolet-FNR car at the Shanghai General Motors Gala Night. It has 'dragonfly' swing doors that open upwards and 'crystal laser headlights' The car is self-driving, electric, and the front chairs can swivel round. And using iris recognition software you can start it using only your eyes. Chevrolet said the car offered a ‘glimpse at mobility of the future’. It was developed in Shanghai by GM’s Pan Asia Technical Automotive Centre (PATAC) joint venture. Chevrolet notes that the car is just a concept, so there is no release date or planned production date yet.
Victoria McKennon is just one class short of the credits she needs to graduate from Plano Senior High School in Texas. The 17-year-old has had to miss dozens of lessons due to her life-threatening cystic fibrosis. Her family have appealed to the school to allow her to take part in the ceremony in June. But officials say she can't take part if she doesn't get the right number of credits. The family have filed a civil rights complaint with the Department of Education over the dispute.
David Priestley called 999 three times and had to wait an hour for an ambulance to reach his wife Diane. The 57-year-old was struggling to breathe and her tongue and lips had turned blue. She died from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm on arrival at Darlington Memorial Hospital. North East Ambulance Service admitted delay was initially due to call-handler error. But it said it failed to attend within timescale for case priority that was in place.
Pietro Boselli, 26, from Brescia, Italy, is an advanced maths lecturer with a PHD at University College London (UCL) He says he tried to keep his double life as a model a secret from colleagues and students at UCL. The model's Instagram account has more than 480,000 followers and he has signed for top agency Models 1. He is hoping to earn enough money to set up his own engineering consultancy.
The couple, who have not been named, were arguing in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 9800 block of South Kirkwood Road, South West Houston. Her husband admitted to police that during the heat of the argument he tried to drive off in his green Chevrolet pickup truck when his wife grabbed the door handle, slipped and he ran her over. Houston police spent several hours questioning the man about the tragic events that unfolded Monday. But no charges have been filed against him.
The group, calling themselves Hookers For Hillary, all work at Dennis Hof's infamous Moonlite Bunny Ranch in Carson City, Nevada. The legal brothel, which was the subject of HBO's Cathouse series, has drafted a four-point platform explaining their endorsement. The group cite Clinton's work on health care reform, foreign experience, tax reform and responsible government oversight on public health issues as reasons to vote for her.
Smoke poured over Westhampton Beach on Wednesday at 3pm as a fire spread through 90 condos. It is not known what started the blaze, which was so intense it melted the paint off nearby buildings. The Sandpiper complex is used as a holiday home by residents between May and November .
The bizarre claims are being taught to pupils across North Korea as a way of indoctrinating future generations into glorifying dictator Kim Jong-un. The book, called Kim Jong Un's Revolutionary Activities, has been distributed to middle and high schools for study during the 2015 school year. The manual contains now mention of the country's history, instead devoting its chapters to minor – and questionable – details about Kim's childhood.
Both Brits and Americans want royal baby number two to be a girl, according to a YouGov poll. Americans have picked Diana and Elizabeth as their favourite names if the royal baby is in fact a girl. In the UK, Charlotte, Alice and Alexandra are the leading names, with Charlotte scooping the lead with 13 per cent. The popularity of the name Elizabeth is most likely derived from the name of the current queen Elizabeth II.
British officers were forced to accept the four-day inspection from the experts from Moscow. They are attending Exercise Joint Warrior, designed to send a signal to the President in the face of continuing aggression. Exercise involves 58 warships and submarines, 50 aircraft and 3,000 land forces. Britain and 11 other Nato countries are set to contribute to naval exercise.
Ronald Peijenburg, owner of De Zwann restaurant in Etten-Leur, Netherlands, has previously used a Formula 1 racing car, hot air balloon and a helicopter to deliver the first crop of the seasonal vegetable. But the drone, which had a metal can attached containing several asparagus stalks, crashed and exploded mid-journey in the Netherlands.
Geraldine Jones, 36, of Gary, Indiana, was charged with murder, kidnapping and criminal confinement. Samantha Fleming, 23, and her three-week-old baby went missing from her home in Anderson on April 5. Police found her body in Jones' home in Gary, about 165 miles northwest of Anderson. She had been stabbed, wrapped in plastic and soaked in bleach. Jones' sister told police she had been caring for her sister's child while her sister was in Texas.
Circuit Judge Michael Maggio, 52, faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine when he is sentenced in July. He admitted posting racist, sexist and offensive comments on message board in March. He revealed details of Theron's adoption two months before she announced it publically. Adoption proceedings are confidential in Arkansas but Maggio leaked details of the actress's hearing. Maggio has been barred from practising law in Arkansas and removed from registry.
Mandy Greenwood, 39, from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, was abused by her father from the age of seven. Keith Whitworth, 61, was jailed for 22 years for a catalogue of abuse against three children. Mandy escaped home life by getting pregnant with her daughter at 15, and son four years later. She said: 'In my child's mind I thought of myself as his wife rather than his daughter'
The 3,600-passenger, Union Jack-adorned Britannia is the largest ship built for the UK market. With a 3600 capacity, it is the biggest cruise ship built to cater for the British market. Britannia basks in its Britishness with beers from 56 UK counties and an entire shelf dedicated to the British monarchy.
Amol Gupta, from Manhattan, is suing ZogSports kickball league claiming that during a match two years ago he ran into a brick wall, breaking his nose and elbow, and also injuring his spine. Kickball is a popular American schoolyard game akin to baseball where players kick the ball to bat instead of using bats. The match at the center of the lawsuit took place April 27, 2013, on Roosevelt Island. Gupta accuses the organizers of the match of setting the foul and base lines too close to the brick wall.
Video taken from a patrol car dashcam captures the 'end of days' group brawling with cops in Cottonwood, Arizona, on March 21 just moments before a deadly gunfight. The Gaver family had allegedly been camping outside the store for a few days when they had the confrontation with police. Enoch Gaver, 21, was killed in the fight and suspect David Gavers, 28, was shot in the stomach and taken into custody. Cottonwood Police Sgt Jeremy Daniels, 31, was also shot and hospitalized, but has since been released. The remaining members of the family have been jailed.
Frances Clarkson, 53, showed of her holiday tan in a white bikini during a dip in the sea in Barbados. The 53-year-old spent the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with family and friends in the Caribbean. The BBC announced last month they were dropping Clarkson from the hit motoring show after a 'fracas' involving a Top Gear producer. He left Oisin Tymon needing hospital treatment after punching him at a hotel in Hawes, North Yorkshire.
Kaitlyn Granado, 24, was arrested on Monday amid claims she had sex with pupil, 15, in her car on consecutive nights in January. She was first arrested on March 19 for having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student, and was released on bail. Now she has been arrested again after another pupil, also aged 15, also accused her of having sex with him. The abuse came to light after a school police officer learned of a possible relationship.
Nathalie Croquet, from Paris, has recreated a series of glossy commercials for her project SPOOF. The exhibition includes parodies of ads from Givenchy, Lancome, Lanvin and Acne. Nathalie had her hair and make-up professionally styled so that her look completely resembled that of the famous models in the ads.
Airline Codes lists the origins of 438 airports from 94 countries and explains how they were chosen. The codes are known as IATA location identifiers, and are set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) The triple characters are displayed on luggage tags at airport check-in desks, to ensure they reach the correct destination .
'Her bill was $20 and some change, and they paid with $21 and left,' said the manager of the Maumee, Ohio, Chipotle. 'The other lady paid the bill,' he said, referring to Abedin, the vice chairwoman of Clinton's campaign. The question of whether Clinton left a tip at Chipotle was first raised by conservative radio show host Rush Limbaugh during his Tuesday broadcast. 'There's a tip jar in there,' Limbaugh noted, 'and I would be interested to learn if there's anything in it'
Jay Rutland, 34, is married to the 30-year-old daughter of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone. Brigante Business Developments brought in just £3,378 over the 12 months to July 2014. Training consultant's firm based in Battersea, south-west London, is listed as providing 'management consultancy activities'
Former Prime Minister said he wanted to create a 'cadre' of former leaders to advise governments. He said: 'You can get some of these guys who are fantastic executors. Why not use their talents and their experience?' Tory MP Andrew Bridgen has branded Blair a 'megalomaniac' for his Newsweek remarks.
Players are confronted with a pitch black screen and a single clue written in white text. They use the keyboard to enter their answer in order to progress to the next level. There are 50 levels in total in 'Episode One' and clues get progressively tougher. But upon playing the app, this is not known and it seems mysterious. The app's inventor, Dimitris Chassapakis, said that around 10 per cent of people who downloaded the app have completed the puzzle game.
James Gregoire, 54, was killed following a late night 'altercation' in Clacton, Essex. A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of his murder at 11.40am this morning. A second man was seriously injured in the brawl and a third man suffered minor injuries . A large area of the town centre has been cordoned off as forensic officers search for evidence .
Nine of the top 15 companies are in the tech sector, according to salary data compiled by the recruiting company Glassdoor.com. They fall into three categories - tech companies, law firms and consulting firms. Google, which has 53,000 employees, is by far the largest employer on the list.
Officer Michael Slager, 33, charged with murder after shooting Walter Scott, 50, after stopping him over a broken tail light in North Charleston, South Carolina. He is only granted video access to his eight and a half month's pregnant wife and an officer stands outside the booth whenever he talks to his family. They are not allowed to spend any time together and contact is via video screens with headphones at the Charleston County jail. But the baby will not be able to enter the prison as it is deemed unsafe for an infant to enter.
Mainline is offering incentive to any worker who refers qualified Class A HGV driver to work for four weeks. They are being offered £100 for each driver they manage to lure into Britain from home country. This is despite there being 3,000 jobless residents in Swindon and 4.5 per cent unemployed. Jobless crisis will re-ignite claims Britain’s generous welfare system has created a generation unwilling to work.
Cecily Hamilton, 16, and her friend Taylor Swing, 18, died on March 15 when their car plunged off the bridge in White County and into the water below. Shannon Hamilton, who had grown fustrated waiting for the local authorites to act, was arrested by deputies on Gene Nix Road on Sunday. Hamilton, together with friends and family members, had traveled to the bridge to errect a temporary barrier he had created to prevent cars from driving off the roadway. Hamilton's son captured the moment his father was charged with interference with government property on his cell phone.
Wei Guiyi, 76, has guided blind husband Huang Funeng, 80, around with bamboo pole for 30 years. The couple married 55 years ago when they were in their 20s but were never able to have children. They promised each other that they would look out for each other for the rest of their lives. Now the story and images of the couple have been branded 'pictures of true love'
Haben, 19, told MailOnline: 'We are Christians but we had to deny our faith otherwise the gunmen would kill us, slit our throats and cut off our heads' He and his brother Samuel, 14, arrived in Sicily a week ago, just days before around 900 people died when their boat capsized during the same dangerous journey from Libya. Around 1,300 people are believed to have drowned in the past two weeks while trying to reach Europe in boats launched from Libya .
The aluminium battery was created at Stanford University, California, and the findings have been published in the journal Nature. It is said to be the first high-performance aluminium battery that is 'fast-charging, long-lasting and inexpensive' The battery consists of a negatively charged anode made of aluminum and a positively charged graphite cathode along with an ionic liquid electrolyte. These sit inside a flexible polymer-coated pouch. And while lithium-ion batteries can take hours to charge, the new battery has 'unprecedented charging times' of down to one minute. It can also withstand more than 7,500 cycles without any loss of capacity .
Stephanie Scott's burned body was found in Cocoparra National Park, north of Griffith, NSW, on Friday afternoon. The 26-year-old's body has been formally identified after an autopsy was carried out this week. A post-mortem has been completed at Glebe Morgue in Sydney and a report is in the hands of the coroner. The Department of Forensic Medicine has made contact with Ms Scott's family to provide specialist grief counselling. Her father says he has contemplated the afterlife but is confident that his beautiful, sweet daughter is in 'the best possible' after living a life full of love and happiness.
Vera Baird donated £500,000 to Victims First Northumbria, a charity of which she is a director. Sitting alongside her on the organisation's top table is Chief Constable Sue Sim. Critics have described her selection of charity as 'inappropriate' and a conflict of interest . The pair now face a Ministry of Justice probe as critics accuse them of concocting 'soap opera' .
The 56-page notebook was written in 1942 at the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park. It details Turing's work on the foundations of mathematical notation and computer science. The notebook sold for $1,025,000 (£698,000) in a Fine Books & Manuscripts Sale at Bonhams in New York. Turing is best known for his contribution to cracking the code used by the Germans in their Enigma machines during the Second World War .
Shelley Dufresne, 32, admitted in court Thursday that she had sex with a 16-year-old student in exchange for a plea deal that gets her out of prison time. The married mother-of-three was arrested in September after a student at Destrehan High School started bragging that he had slept with both her and his English teacher from the prior year, Rachel Respess. The two were arrested after the teen told friends at the St Charles Parish, Louisiana school that he was having sex with both of them . As part of her plea deal, Duf Resne will not have to serve any jail time or register as a sex offender .
A mansion that resembles an alien spaceship in the rain forest of Far North Queensland is on the market for $15 million. The property, called 'Alkira,' which is Aboriginal for bright and sunny, features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, five balconies and three garage spots. It was designed by Port Douglas architect Charles Wright and won The Australian Institute of Architects House of the Year for Queensland in 2014. The home is suspended over a man made lake and looks as if it is sitting on a lily pad, creating a unique experience. It is the only place in the world where two World Heritage listings intersect.
45 per cent of under-30s surveyed said they had a painful back or neck – up from 28 per cent last year. Almost one in four said that they are in pain on a daily basis. Chiropractors blame the increase on days and nights spent sitting hunched over mobile phones and tablet computers.
Britain is the most expensive place in the world to buy the Apple Watch. The cheapest model is the 38mm Sport version and costs £299 in the UK. In the US, the same model costs $349, but this doesn't include sales tax. Sales tax in the US depends on the region where the product is sold, but as an example California has one of the highest rates - at 9% - while Montana has zero. At the lower end of the scale British buyers pay up to £63 more for the Sport model. The most expensive version of the Watch is £13,500 in UK and $17,000 in US .
Footage shows how one of the men emerged from his black BMW with no shirt on before trying to punch the driver of a white BMW through his car window in east London. Distressed onlookers tried to intervene in the violent clash which culminated in the 25-year-old driver of the white BMW accelerating and hitting the other man in broad daylight. He briefly reversed before ramming into a white Mercedes and white Prius, appearing to trap the man between the three cars. Driver of the black BMW was taken to hospital as a precaution and arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm after the incident on April 9.
Maya Angelou, the acclaimed author of such classics as I Know Why the Cage Bird Sings and On the Pulse of Morning, was honored by the US Postal Service in a star-studded ceremony on Tuesday. First Lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey were just two of the big names in attendance for the unveiling which gave the public a first look at the stamp. The problem however, is that the featured quote came from another author. Joan Walsh Anglund, now 89, wrote in her 1967 book A Cup of Sun; 'A bird doesn’t sing because he has an answer, he sings because it has a song'
Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas reported 135 passengers took ill before it docked in San Diego on Tuesday. Just one day prior, the Celebrity Infinity reported 106 people who had fallen ill with norovirus. Both ships sailed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to San Diego for 15-night cruises. Norovirus can live on surfaces for weeks, meaning other passengers could also be infected .
X Factor finalist, 19, has been announced as face of Batiste's 2015 'Ready For It' campaign. This will be her first brand collaboration with the UK's number 1 dry shampoo brand. The campaign images show the singer against a blurred city background with her long hair styled into a half-pony.
Eloise Parry, known as Ella, 'burned up from the inside' after swallowing Dinitrophenol, or DNP. The 21-year-old took the lethal dose on April 12 and drove herself to A&E at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Doctors discovered she was in grave danger as there is no antidote to DNP, which is toxic. Despite doctors desperately trying to stabilise her, she died just three hours later. Her mother Fiona, 51, has now issued a stark warning about buying diet pills online .
The 56-page book bought in Cambridge contains Turing's thoughts on the 'Leibniz notation dx/dy' 'I find [it] extremely difficult to understand in spite of it having been the one I understood the best once!' he wrote. It was written at the Bletchley Park code-breaking headquarters in 1942 and paved the way for computer science. It is believed to be the only extensive Turing manuscript known to exist, auctioneer says.
Marc Carn, 29, from Plymouth, vanished during a stag do in Barcelona on Saturday night. He was drinking in an Irish bar with ten friends when he suddenly disappeared from the group. Family and friends became concerned after not hearing from him for more than 48 hours. They contacted the Foreign Office amid fears he would miss the first birthday of his twins. But the phoneless 29-year-old handed himself into the British Consulate this afternoon. He is now being bought a flight home by friends so he can celebrate the twins' birthday tomorrow.
Peter Endean re-tweeted image with caption that said: 'Labour's new floating voters. Coming to a country near you soon' Around 1,300 people are believed to have drowned in past two weeks trying to reach Europe in make-shift boats launched by people smugglers from Libya – with up to 950 perishing off Italian island of Lampedusa over the weekend alone. Ukip deputy chair Suzanne Evans described situation as a 'devastating tragedy' But insisted Britain needed to be careful not to 'encourage' fleeing refugees from moving to UK.
Former Chancellor warns against 'blank cheques' to NHS and foreign aid budgets. He also criticises Tory leadership for making personal attacks on Ed Miliband. Mr Clarke says the party has 'become much too right-wing' to win an election outright. He says: 'I disapprove of personal attacks and I also think it costs you votes'
Tory leader has been criticised for a dull campaign featuring a lack of ordinary voters. He embarked on a tour of the streets of Alnwick to drum up support for his re-election. But he was reprimanded by one local woman for the 'name-calling' in the campaign. A busker with a ukulele sang: 'f*** off back to Eton with all your Eton chums'
Rachel Lehnardt, 35, had been a life-long follower of the Mormon church and had never touched a drop of alcohol before her divorce from her husband James, her lawyer said on Thursday. But after their divorce last year, she began drinking and ultimately broke away from the church, the lawyer said. Her alcohol abuse culminated in the startling incident in which she allegedly allowed her daughter and her friends to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana in front of her at their Evans, Georgia home. After going to bed, she awoke around 3.30am to find her daughter's 16-year-old boyfriend raping her and immediately threw him off, according to her lawyer. She was arrested after sharing
The coin has an image of poppies - symbolic of remembrance - among crosses similar to those that mark the graves of fallen soldiers, and the words 'Lest We Forget' It also features a small circle that is the colour of red poppy flowers. The coin was released as part of the Royal Australian Mint’s Official Anzac Centenary Coin Program. There will be about one and a half million coins released into circulation over the coming weeks.
Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi was allowed to leave Adiala Prison in Rawalpindi late on Thursday. His release was slammed with Indians calling it an 'insult' to the victims of the three-day onslaught. It comes after nearly four months of wrangling over his detention after a judge granted him bail in December.
The feature lets users post a short message about what they are doing in a sidebar added to the social network’s mobile app, complete with an illustrative picture. Users can choose from an array of small pictures, such as a bicycle or coffee cup, to go with their status and add a location tag. Sidebar updates differ from a regular status updates because they don’t show up in the main News Feed. They can just be seen in the sidebar and expire after 12 hours – allowing only the person who posted them to access them again. While the updates are visible to friends, users can change the privacy settings to determine who sees an update.
A complaint about an unsatisfactory milkshake served at a Louisiana branch of Burger King quickly turned ugly when the employee threatened the unhappy customer with a slap. Cell phone footage, recorded by the unnamed customer, starts with the woman repeatedly asking to speak to the manager to complain about the quality of a milkshakes that she had just been served. The exchange quickly descended into a heated argument and the member of staff starts to curse at the customer. The footage, first posted on Live Leak, claims to have been taken on Tuesday at a branch in Lake Charles. Burger King has since confirmed that it is aware fo the footage and in a statement said that the disgruntled employe had been fired.
EasyJet is cancelling 118 flights to and from France, including 10 which start or finish at UK airports. BA is also cancelling around a dozen return flights from the UK and Flybe 16. Air France, based at Charles de Gaulle Airport outside Paris, expected to be hardest hit. Ryanair said it was cancelling more than 250 flights and branding action 'grossly unfair'
Walter Scott was $7,500 behind on child support when he was pulled over on Saturday. Had already been jailed three times over missed payments, but no warrant was out for his arrest. His family believe he fled over fears he would be arrested for being behind on payments. But there was nothing directing officers to bring him in to face a family court judge. Dashcam footage released on Thursday shows Scott bolting from his Mercedes moments before he was shot dead by Officer Michael Slager .
Horry County Police said the mother of an abandoned baby girl turned herself in on Thursday night after seeing herself on television in pictures released by the police. The baby girl was discovered struggling to breathe while trapped inside of a tied plastic bag by Austin Detray on Thursday afternoon when he heard her crying. The 8lb 6oz newborn was taken to hospital where she is listed in stable condition, and the woman is currently in hospital and will be charged once she is released, police said. Police responded to a report of the incident around 2.30pm on Thursday at an apartment complex in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
One in five American women are willing to undergo dangerous beauty treatments in order to achieve the ideal look, despite the risks that these procedures pose to their health. The survey, conducted by beauty research organization LQS and Associates, looked at the lengths 1,000 American women go to to enhance their appearances or copy a celebrity, and the potentially disastrous consequences they might face.
Drew Hollinshead, 21, was driving through Bournemouth when he saw the woman fall to the pavement. He pulled into the first space available and rushed over to help the elderly woman. But as he helped her for less than a minute a traffic warden slapped a £70 ticket on his windscreen. He initially tore up the ticket and threw it in a bin but later retrieved it and posted it on Twitter .
Eight guards at Nauru detention centre have been suspended after they posted anti-Islamic messages on social media and were pictured with Pauline Hanson at a recent Reclaim Australia rally. Transfield Services said the employees were found to be contravening a company policy that they display 'cultural sensitivity' A former staffer at Transfield subcontractor Wilson Security said the guards - seven of whom are former Australian Defence personnel - 'frequently referred to asylum seekers in their care as 'the enemy' One guard, Harley Levanic, posted a picture to Facebook in February of a new neck tattoo bearing the word 'infidel' and tagged a number of other guards asking 'Who is next boys?'
Not on hand was Harrison Ford, who is the franchise's Han Solo. Producer Kathleen Kennedy explained the 72-year-old was 'resting' after miraculously surviving a March plane crash in Los Angeles. Producer Kennedy said he is the only person who could make an emergency landing on a golf course in front of two doctors.
Maria Kukucova, 25, was arrested in April last year after ex-boyfriend Andy Bush was found dead. He was found shot to death in his rented holiday villa on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain. The blonde model had gone on the run but was tracked down to her family's home 2,000 miles away. Her parents Lubomir Kukuca, 50, and Danka, 51, said they feel hated in their own village. They are being forced to sell their home in Nova Bosaca, western Slovakia, to pay legal bills.
Construction project didn't budget for escalator between metro station and bus terminal. Porters are left to carry heavy bags up and down 32 stairs at Nadrazi Veleslavin station every day. The 20billion koruna (£527million, $787million) metro extension was supposed to transform the station into a transport hub for the airport, with passengers transferring to trains, not buses. Officials are now considering adding an escalator while it remains unclear when the train project will be completed.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has spoken out against Indiana’s controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act, calling it a 'distracting' and 'divisive' law that will only hurt the Republican Party. The former California governor wrote an op-ed for The Washington Post in which he said Republicans are focusing on the wrong issues. He said: 'We must be the party of limited government, not the party that legislates love' .
Marcus and his nine-year-old sister Aaliyah were trapped in a second-floor bedroom after the fire broke out on the first floor of their home in Clinton, Maryland on Sunday morning. The boy called 911 shortly before 7am after he smelled smoke and told the dispatcher the siblings were trapped because it was too hot to get out through the hallway. He stayed calm throughout the 11-minute call and he was rescued along with his sister. The siblings were taken to Children's Hospital with non-life threatening injuries .
Klaus-Dieter Scheurle, head of the Deutsche Flugsicherung authority, urged industry to develop system. Could help prevent repeat of Germanwings crash last month, which killed all 150 on board. Investigators believe co-pilot Andreas Lubitz locked captain out of cockpit and deliberately crashed plane. Pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit says idea of remote control from ground could be open to abuse.
May Wong's four-year-old cockapoo, Miss Darcy, takes more trips with her owner every year than the average Briton. She has visited 11 countries and 23 destinations including New York, Berlin, Stockholm, Milan and Paris. The dogs have travelled on planes, trains, cars and ferries across the world .
Linden Adkins was caught on camera getting out of his minivan and screaming at a motorist at Kent State University in Ohio on Wednesday. The 56-year-old, who works in the College of Applied Engineering, can be heard shouting: 'What kind of moron are you?' He then tries to grab the windshield wipers but is pulled to ground when the van drives off. Adkins claims he did it because he saw the motorist texting as he ran a stop sign and nearly hit a a pedestrian .
Auschwitz survivors and relatives of those murdered there filed into court today for the trial of 93-year-old Oskar Groening. They spoke of their pain, pride and duty in confronting this 'cog' in the machinery of genocide. Groening, known as 'The Bookkeeper' for his role in the camp in Nazi-occupied Poland, was tasked with meeting the trains bringing victims there and robbing those aboard of their possessions. Between May 16 and July 11, 1944 he was on duty when 450,000 Hungarian Jews were transported there, with 300,000 being gassed.
Tinie Tempah, 26, was due to perform at 'intimate gig' in Canterbury last night. Ticket-holders were warned they would not be let in if they arrived after 11pm. But he didn't turn up until after 2am and then stayed in VIP area for another hour. He then played just two songs before telling the crowd: 'See you on tour' Club which hosted the event has accused him of breaking his contract with them.
Hoda Muthana, 20, told how she abandoned her home in Hoover, Alabama, to join ISIS in Syria. She said she was persuaded by terrorists that it was her duty as a Muslim to join the terror group. Dropped business courses at University of Alabama and spent tuition money on flight to Turkey. From there she flew to Syria and married an Australian jihadist, Suhan Abdul Rahman. Her father said: 'I believe she been brainwashed. She’s not that kind of girl. They brainwashed her' .
Rappers Quavious Marshall, 24, Kirschnick Ball, 20, and Kiari Cephus, 23, were escorted off the Georgia Southern University campus mid-performance on Saturday night and taken into custody. Authorities said that they suspected the music stars were in possession of drugs when 'a very potent smell' of marijuana was detected coming from their two tour buses. Multiple guns, marijuana and another undisclosed drug were discovered inside the vehicles, officials said. Migos were next due to perform at the Ksu Convocation Center in Georgia before traveling on to a number of other states including Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York .
National Union of Teachers has called for a ‘positive portrayal of same sex relationships’ in lessons to be made ‘compulsory’ under the next government. MPs have a duty to tackle ‘homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in schools’. Critics accuse NUT of ‘thought control’ and say proposals risked ‘oversexualising’ children at a young age.
Michael Slager, 33, can be heard laughing nervously while talking with a senior officer. The conversation was picked up by the dashcam in the officer's patrol car following the incident in North Charleston on April 5. The senior officer told Slager during the conversation to go home and relax, assuring him that he would not have to answer questions about the shooting for days. The National Bar Association is calling for North Chareston officer Clarence Habersham, 37, to be arrested for falsifying a report about the actions of Michael Slager.
Some children drink ‘excessive’ amounts of Red Bull, Monster and Relentless, NASUWT said. This causes ‘hyperactivity’ and an ‘inevitable crash’ later, the teaching union said. Of the 3,500 teachers it surveyed, 13 per cent cited ‘use of caffeine and energy drinks … as a driver of poor pupil behaviour’. The union is now working with national drug and alcohol charity, Swanswell, to provide advice on energy drinks.
The March 18 video recorded by Faysal Mohamed lasts for 30 seconds and begins with a police officer giving a violent warning while his gun was trained on the teen and his two friends. 'Plain and simple, if you f*** with me I'm going to break your leg before you even get a chance to run. Be honest. I don't screw around,' says the officer. Mohamed's friend replies to the officer without missing a beat to say, 'Who said I was going to run?' The officers claimed they were being investigated for grand theft auto, but were let go.
The 25-ft long wreckage was discovered floating west of Ona Beach in Lincoln County at about 9.30am on Thursday. Biologists with the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center inspected the boat remains and and found 'several live specimens of a variety of yellowtail jack fish found in the coastal waters of Japan' .
Spending in restaurants has increased by 17 per cent in the last 12 months, a new report has found. Electronics spend has risen 7 per cent as consumers buy expensive phones and tablet computers. Furniture has jumped by 5 per cent, with more people sprucing up their homes. A fifth of people are delaying a major purchase until after the General Election.
Tennessee last executed a prisoner in 2009. Since then, legal challenges and problems obtaining lethal injection drugs have stalled new executions. In 2013 and 2014, the state tried to jump-start the process with a new one-drug lethal injection method and the reinstatement of the electric chair as a backup. On Friday, the court postponed the last of the scheduled execution dates. It will set new dates after the legal questions are settled. States across the country have been struggling to find a method of execution.
The unnamed woman was discovered around 8.20am Sunday hanging from the third-floor fire escape of her apartment building on Utica Ave. near Prospect Place in Crown Heights. Witnesses say they were traumatized and one passer-by said she initially thought the body was fake and believed it was a 'Halloween prank' The woman's identity has not been released pending notification of her family.
Grant Shapps accused of changing Wikipedia pages to promote himself and damage rivals. Tory party chairman accused of deleting embarrassing references to his past from his own page. He has denied the claims saying they are part of an 'extreme dirty tricks campaign' . David Cameron defended Mr Shapps, saying he is doing 'a great job' on the campaign trail .
Jessica Silva tells 60 Minutes that if she hadn't stabbed James Polkinghorne 'I would have been dead' on Mother's Day 2012, she would be in jail for a very long time. The Sydney woman was convicted of manslaughter last month for stabbing her boyfriend of four years, five times, after he arrived outside her Marrickville home in Sydney. Michael Usher, the veteran journalist who conducted the interview, has revealed her walked away from the experience 'totally drained and realising that there are a lot of broken people' . 'She tells it in a ridiculously raw, emotional but extremely clear way, she deeply regrets that she ever had to end up in that situation'
The Department of Twin Research, which hosts the biggest adult twin registry in the UK, recently performed a poll of voting preferences. The aim was to explore how much nature and nurture influence our party political allegiances and voting preferences so we can draw broader conclusions about people’s voting habits. The researchers analysed surveys completed by 2,355 twins (comprising responses from 612 full pairs) in March 2015 between the ages of 18 and 80 - most of whom were middle aged. They found identical twins were more likely to vote the same way than the non-identical twins - suggesting an underlying genetic influence was stronger than environmental or random factors.
Skeletons were found on top of one another in the tomb from Korea’s Silla Dynasty. They were found in the main chamber of the tomb in Hwangnam-dong in Gyeongju City, South Korea. It's thought that the tomb was intended for a noblewoman, based on the positioning of her skeleton and objects found with her body, such as gold earrings and jade green jewels. In contrast, no precious possessions were found with the male body, leading experts to speculate that he was a human sacrifice and possibly, her lover. Some experts say the set-up could even have been designed to show two people having sex.
The Revered Al Sharpton preached at Charity Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston, South Carolina, on Sunday. Elected officials and police from North Charleston were in attendance and South Carolina Senator Marlon Kimpson was also there to hear Sharpton speak. The civil rights leader is also expected to attend a vigil near the scene of the Scott shooting on Sunday afternoon .
Poll of 2,000 Britons found 68 per cent had hurt themselves doing odd jobs or decorating. Two in five had injured their back, one in five cut themselves and one in ten had suffered side effects from inhaling chemical fumes. Men are a third more likely than women to try to cut corners when doing a job.
Insurgent actress Shailene Woodley uses roasted beetroot as an alternative to lipstick. Blake Lively slathers mayonnaise on the bottom half of her hair before showering to avoid it drying out. Lupita Nyong'o combats dry skin with avocado oil. Scarlett Johansson uses apple cider vinegar as a cleanser and to keep spots at bay. Catherine Zeta- Jones uses honey and salt on her skin to beat wrinkles. Kate Moss submerges her face in cucumber water to perk up her skin.
Joseph O'Riordan, 74, stabbed wife Amanda, 47, nine times with a kitchen knife in October last year. He flew into a rage after discovering her affair with postman Nick Gunn, 41, in Polegate, East Sussex. Hired a detective to watch his wife and set up a GPS tracker on her car to track her movements. But today it can be revealed Mr Gunn had previous affairs with women on his rounds. A former girlfriend revealed he had cheated on a previous partner with a woman he had been delivering post to. He was convicted of attempted murder at Brighton Crown Court today.
Nafir Afzal said teenagers are at risk of 'jihadimania' and warned 'another 7/7' could happen. He said children are 'manipulated' by Islamists and Britain needs a new approach to radicalisation. The former CPS head said young people are far more likely to listen to people who have gone through their experiences than authority figures.
London Mayor will make high-profile joint appearance with David Cameron next week. Growing calls for Mr Johnson to be ‘weaponised’ as the party seeks to break away from Labour. One senior Tory donor said the campaign was ‘lacklustre’, ‘negative’ and ‘boring’.
Holly Barber, 25, thought she had a bad hangover after heavy drinking a few days before. But when she started coughing up blood she knew it was something serious. She was rushed to hospital, where doctors found 13 pulmonary embolisms in her lungs. They were blood clots blocking the main artery of her lungs, killing the tissue. A year later she was diagnosed with another melon-sized blockage in her right lung. She now takes blood-thinning medication to prevent future clots.
London-based designer claims to have made the world's safest bike. Called the Babel Bike it has a host of features including a roll cage. Crispin Sinclair is seeking £50,000 ($74,000) of funding on site Indiegogo. The bike also has foot protectors and an electric motor. The battery has a range of 50 to 80 miles (80 to 130km) and can be recharged at home.
Spanish researchers say climate change impacted human migration. Until 1.4 million years ago it was too cold to inhabit southeast Spain. But then the climate warmed to 13°C (55°F) and became more humid. This enabled hominins - our distant ancestors - to move to new regions. The theory is based on analysis of the Barranco León site in the Guadix-Baza Basin in Spain. It suggests climate change affected the amount of resources available.
Noel Biderman, 43, came up with the idea for the site in the 1990s when he worked as a sports attorney. He wants to raise money from investors to fund a launch of its services in Russia, Ukraine and Baltic states. Ashley Madison claims to be the world's second-largest dating website with 34 million members .
President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro shake hands at Summit of the Americas in Panama. White House has set expectations for a 'substantive' exchange between the two leaders on Saturday. Speculation is high that Cuba could be removed from State Department's terror list. Removal would also lift some economic sanctions on Cuba, which have been in place since 1960s. Obama and Castro have met once before - at Nelson Mandela's funeral in South Africa in 2013.
Sandra Mathis, 52, was charged with murder after police say she stabbed her 48-year-old husband multiple times in the upper torso in San Diego Sunday afternoon. The victim was found bleeding from a wound in his neck under a bridge in the 1800 block of Commercial Street in the Barrio Logan section of San Diego. Mathis was caught on camera sobbing with blood on her face as she was being arrested .
Chris Brynarsky, a custom paint job expert, was shot and killed in October 2006 after an argument in his car detail shop in Union County, North Carolina. When he was shot, he fell over a bumper he was working on and damaged it. His friend Mark Cosentino repaired the bumper and wrote an inscription on the inside dedicated to his slain friend before reattaching it to the car. 'I just wanted to immortalize him. That was my way of doing it'
Bernadette Fox, 57, was found dead at sheltered accommodation in Bootle, Merseyside, on Thursday. Her body was found just hours after her daughter Sarah, 27, was discovered in the same building. Police have released CCTV images of Peter Fox, 26, leaving Liverpool Lime Street at 8.18pm on Wednesday. He is believed to have travelled to Euston railway station in the capital at 10.57pm that night. Police say they want to speak 'urgently' with him in connection with the deaths, but warn the public not to approach him.
Yvonne Camargo, 39, of Victorville, California, was arrested on suspicion of willful cruelty to a child on April 3 but it is unknown as to if she was charged. The video was filmed April 1 in a parking lot after a man identifying as Edward Moneyhanz on Youtube saw the woman 'pulling this kid by his hair out of the khols store', according to the posting's description. In the YouTube video Camargo can be seen hitting the child in the face with an iPad-like tablet.
Jamal Kiyemba, 36, was detained in Kampala in connection with the murder of Joan Kagezi. She was killed in front of her children days before a major trial against Islamist terror network Al-Shabaab. He was held at Guantanamo Bay for four years and awarded £1million in compensation after his release. The former pharmacy student grew up in Leicester and converted to Islam aged 20. He is one of 16 former Guantanamo prisoners awarded a £20million payout from the British taxpayer.
Couple wore matching American flag leotards and man wore loincloth over Speedos at Coachella. One woman was nude except for a minute chainmail band slung around her hips and silver star stickers covering her nipples. Another was dressed in a strappy monokini, essentially leaving her practically naked apart from a pair of sturdy boots, a beaded headband and shades.
The Centre Pompidou Malaga, a pop-up version of the Parisian institution, has opened to visitors. The first overseas branch of St Petersburg State Russian Museum has just opened in a refurbished tobacco factory. Malaga Automobile Museum houses around 90 classic cars, plus displays of haute couture.
Hayley Grimes, 42, found Baby Peter's body in a pond in Weasenham St Peter, Norfolk in 1988. She was just a teenager when she found the baby wrapped in a blanket and Sainsbury's bag. The mother, who has not been named, told officers she had put the body into the lake after going through the trauma of a stillbirth. Police used DNA profiling techniques to trace back to the boy's family after exhuming the body.
Marla McCants, 43, from Nashville, Tennessee, weighed 800lbs when she was kidnapped by an ex-boyfriend and held hostage. The mother-of-three's weight spiraled out of control after she tried to break up with her boyfriend who 'lost it' and kidnapped her, held her at gunpoint and even shot two officers who tried to rescue her before she escaped. After the ordeal, Marla refused to leave her house because she was living in constant fear that he would find her and kill her . After a lengthy hospital stay and gastric bypass surgery, the 43-year-old still refused to let medical professionals help her stand up and save her life.
Hundreds of African immigrants have begun arriving in their home countries after fleeing the bloody violence that has swept across South Africa. Among them were some 400 Zimbabweans who were packed onto buses to escape the anti-immigrant attacks that have left seven people dead in recent days. They were pictured wearily disembarking in the safe haven of a migration centre in the Zimbabwean border town of Beitbridge after leaving Durban yesterday. About 3,200 Malawians have also sought refuge in temporary camps amid the ensuing chaos. Their plight emerged as South Africa's influential Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini denied whipping up the xenophobic hatred.
Poll of 15,560 family doctors found that one in six is considering going part-time and 7 per cent are contemplating quitting altogether. Another one in ten is thinking about moving abroad to countries including Canada and Australia. Senior GPs say they are facing ‘incredible’ pressures brought on by an ageing population.
Olivier Rousteing, 29, recruited the couple for his Army Of Lovers campaign. Says they are 'among the most talked-about people' and embody the idea of a modern family. Says North is 'one of the most beautiful babies on the planet' and they 'represent a family for the new world'
Nearly 100 dogs were rescued Sunday from a property in Coffee County, Tennessee, where officials say they were living in total darkness inside a squalid, windowless barn. The dogs, who had been living in complete darkness, were found last Saturday in the barn in Manchester; many emaciated, 'living in several inches of their own waste' and close to death. The property owner, identified as 64-year-old Caroline Irby, was charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty on Monday and booked into the Coffee County jail on $10,000 bond .
Baroness Hale of Richmond wants to see bitterness taken out of most matrimonial disputes. She also wants couples to be made to sort out arrangements for children and money before divorce. Around 120,000 couples divorce in England and Wales each year and those who want to divorce quickly are encouraged to cite unfaithfulness or unreasonable behaviour.
Julius Caesar famously collapsed at the battle of Thapsus in 46BC and had to be carried to safety. Historians have long believed this was result of an epileptic attack, highlighting other symptoms such as vertigo, dizziness and weakness in his limbs. But new research suggests that the Roman general may in fact have been suffering from a series of mini-strokes that affected both his mental and physical state. Doctors at Imperial College London took a new look at Caesar's symptoms described in Greek and Roman documents.
Luigi Arcuri, 73, Nikolic Giuliano, 37, and Antonino Ballistreri, 45, each sentenced to two years and eight months in prison. They had been negotiating the purchase of gold and gems worth £1.5million from Rockefeller's in Manchester. But police swooped on a conference room at a hotel in Manchester city centre and found them assembling the cabinet. Officers found €2.2million in counterfeit euros as well as £52,000 worth of legitimate notes. Officers suspect similar scams have been carried out across Europe, costing businesses millions.
Jarret Stoll, 32, is the longtime boyfriend of Dancing With The Stars host Erin Andrews, a former ESPN employee who now works as an NFL sideline reporter for Fox Sports. The NHL player was arrested for possession of cocaine and MDMA, also known as Molly, at the Wet Republic pool at the MGM Grand Hotel shortly before 5pm on Friday. Stoll was booked into the Clark County Detention Center and was listed as having a hearing on Saturday after posting $5,000 bail. The charges include possession of Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 controlled substances, including cocaine and ecstasy.
Tania Rahman, 27, was asked by Salisbury City Council if she wanted to run a stand at St George's Day. But when she asked to be counted in she was told her stall would not be allowed because it is not 'English-themed' The council has since apologised and said it 'never intended to be racist'
Laura Jordan, 24, was told her now husband, Jack Jordan, 23, had just weeks to live on Saturday April 11. The couple, from Brixham, Devon, got engaged at Jack's hospital bedside just two months ago. Ed Sheeran sent them a personal video saying: 'Hope you have an amazing wedding. And drink a lot, dance a lot and have a lot of sex'
Marco Rubio told CBS's Face The Nation he believes people are 'born with a sexual preference' The Florida Senator said the 'definition of the institution of marriage should be between one man and one woman' . He added: 'I don't believe that your sexual preferences are a choice for the vast and enormous majority of people' Last week he said if someone he 'cared' for was involved in a same-sex union he would 'of course' attend .
Kelly Parsons, 35, from Morden, south west London, has donated 50 of her eggs to help childless couples conceive. The dental nurse has already enabled two couples to have twins and another woman to give birth to a boy. The mother-of-two injected herself twice a day with drugs to stop her period and stimulate her ovaries. After a few months she will have stored up enough for them to be harvested.
French coach driver forced to perform U-turn on narrow river slipway in Dartmouth, Devon. He had to do it while carrying a bus full of French tourists and under the watchful stare of passersby. The coach was turned back when it tried to board a ferry to cross the River Dart. The Dartmouth Higher Ferry company confirmed that the coach was too big to be allowed to cross.
The unidentified child caused the presidential residence to be closed off for a few moments on Sunday afternoon. 'Child was fine and was safely reunited with parents' following the incident, Secret Service spokesman Brian Leary said. The incident is the second lockdown in Washington only a day after a man shot and killed himself on Saturday. The man died after shooting himself on the west front of the Capitol building just after 1 p.m. No one else was hurt.
The tunnels were dug into sandstone cliffs along the River Mersey in Stockport in the 1930s. They were originally intended to provide car parking spaces, but were redeveloped as an air raid shelter after the outbreak of the Second World War. Residents of Lancashire, Cheshire and Manchester could hide from Nazi bombs in the tunnels. The shelter became so popular that local officials had to issue season tickets limiting the number of people who would be allowed to seek refuge there.
Waheed Ahmed, 21, is the son of Rochdale Labour councillor Shakil Ahmed. He was arrested with eight family members in a remote Turkish border town earlier this month. The 21-year-old is understood to be returning to the UK on a flight to Manchester tonight. The remaining eight members of his family will remain in Turkey until Tuesday, it has been reported.
William Ziegler, now 39, was jailed in 2001 for the killing of Russell Allen Baker in Mobile, Alabama. He was convicted of capital murder in 2012 after a judge blasted his initial trial. A key witness later recanted her testimony and a juror lied about his views on the death penalty during selection, leading to the conviction being overturned. Today he agreed to plead guilty to aiding and abetting murder and was sentenced to 15 years and 50 days in jail. Judge Sarah Stewart warned him against becoming bitter, saying 'the world is a very different place than it was 15 years ago when you went to jail'
In her new memoir, A Fine Romance, Candice Bergen writes that her father belittled her looks and favored his dummy Charlie McCarthy. Edgar Bergen spent more time with the dummy than his first-born child,candice. When he died in 1978, her penurious father left his only daughter out of his will - but not Charlie. Edgar was willed $10,000 with the proviso that the funds be managed, invested and reinvested to fund ventriloquist performances in the future.
Marc Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies was heading back to the locker room after the team beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-74 on Wednesday night. That's when he stopped to quickly chat with a young fan on the sidelines, who animatedly talked and pointed to Gasol before they exchanged a high five. As Gasol walked away the delighted boy clutched his Grizzlies jacket to his chest as the biggest smile spread across his face. The young child is a devoted Grizzlies fan and popular with the players .
Niamh Geaney, 26, found her 'twin stranger' in Karen Branigan, 29, through a social media campaign. She teamed up with two friends to launch a project called Twin Strangers. The aim was to see which of the three could find their closest lookalike within 28 days. Miss Geaney found Karen in just two weeks - just an hour down the road from her. 'I was ridiculously nervous about how I would react to meeting someone who looks like me' .
Terry Cooper, 79, was enjoying the sunshine in his garden with his dog Sam when he spotted the badger. The huge animal burst through a hedge with two cubs in Somerset garden. Pensioner said his dog dragged him back indoors and fears he could have been attacked. National Farmers' Union has issued advice for residents on protecting their property from badgers.
Police raided Lo Yen City restaurant in southern Tijuana following tip-off from disgusted client. Officers found caged dogs in the kitchen and decapitated puppy in the trash. Owner Yu Yu Chou said: 'I admit to killing the dog, but the meat is for my own personal use' Authorities have closed a total of six Chinese restaurants in the local area since raid.
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons is a 15th Century manor house built with golden bricks and burgundy roof tiles. It boasts stunning grounds, luxury accommodation and two Michelin-starred restaraunt. The Food, Mind, Body course costs from £395pp and includes a five-course dinner.
Group called Community Technology Alliance is giving away free Google handsets to homeless people. They come loaded with apps that help the homeless find shelters, soup kitchens, and warn of severe weather. The phones are also designed to help people apply for jobs and find housing. The Bay Area have one of the most acute homelessness problems in the U.S., with approximately 14,000 people living in San Francisco and San Jose alone.
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT . The six-month-old seal suffered horrific injuries to her face and back after the high-speed impact. The force of the collision broke Sponge Bobby's jaw causing her a painful death off the Dorset coast. The seal had been rescued in November when she was suffering breathing difficulties. She was nursed back to health at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and released back into the wild.
Until she was 18 Munroe Bergdorf was a boy called Ian. The beautiful DJ, 27, from east London, has worked with and modelled for a variety of fashion and beauty brands including Illamasqua and Boy London - made famous by Rihanna. 'I had always known growing up that I was supposed to be a woman, but I'd always tried to hide it for fear of being different,' she said.
Shona Banda, 37, is fighting for custody of her 11-year-old son after his comments about marijuana at a school presentation prompted police to search her home. Banda wrote a book about how she uses a liquid form of cannabis as therapy for Crohn's disease. Her boy was taken by authorities on March 24 after officials at his school reported comments he made about marijuana to child protection services. The Department of Children and Families in the small Midwestern town then contacted police who went to Banda's home. She did not give authorities consent to search the home, but they returned several hours later with a warrant and discovered marijuana in plant, oil, joint, gel and capsule form
Marion 'Suge' Knight was chained down to a chair and wheeled into a California courtroom on Wednesday after he fell at a previous hearing while addressing murder charges levied against him. Death Row Records co-founder complained to Judge Ronald Coen and said he could walk. His lawyer Matt Fletcher said authorities put Knight in the chair and chained him down as part of a 'ploy' to 'humiliate' his client, according toTMZ.
Laura Everley, 36, had experienced bloating, lower back pain and constipation for three months. She also frequently needed to urinate, but put it down to irritable bowel syndrome and endometriosis. One evening, she saw a post on Facebook describing all her symptoms and realised she had them. Tests later revealed she had an aggressive ovarian tumour - and the disease had spread. She underwent a hysterectomy to remove her womb and ovaries in October 2014. She is now undergoing chemotherapy and doctors are confident she can beat the disease .
Westerners believe ultra-violence is the only way to make their name in Syria and Iraq. Ranked well below battle-hardened foreign jihadis from warzones such as Chechnya and East Africa. This would partly explain why so many Western extremists are eager to take part in sickening propaganda releases, such as the seven savage filmed beheading videos featuring depraved British terrorist Mohammed Emwazi.
French customs officers found 46lbs (21kg) of cocaine in a suitcase at Nice airport. The illicit drugs were found after a flight from the Dominican Republic arrived from the Caribbean. Officers questioned the tourist whose name was on the bag and are satisfied he did not smuggle the cocaine.
Doaa and Umm, whose names have been changed, escaped from ISIS's female police force. They were smuggled from Raqqa, Syria, to southern Turkey after leaving al-Khansa Brigade earlier this year. The pair said they used to be heavily involved in punishing others who did not obey rules. They said they gave 60 lashes to those who tried to flee and 40 lashes for not wearing proper dress. Now the pair, who are living in Turkey illegally, are scared they will be discovered by ISIS fighters.
Yvonne Deegan, 77, described the investigation as 'absolutely diabolical' and said she was 'perfectly happy' with the care provided by Dr Rory Lyons. Her husband Bernie Deegan died suddenly earlier this year following a 12-year cancer battle. Police last week told Mrs Deegan that his death is one of four being investigated as part of a probe into Dr Lyons.
Ed Miliband will allow Scotland to set more generous benefits system than rest of UK if he becomes PM. Will hand Scottish MPs power to set higher state pension and more generous dole and disability payments. He will unveil the radical proposals in his manifesto due to be published tomorrow. But move will lead to fears that it could again put future of the Union at risk.
A jury in Placerville, California, took less than two hours on Wednesday to return a guilty verdict for first-degree murder against Colleen Ann Harris, known to family as 'Grandma Cokie' Mrs Harris wept in court and covered her face as the verdict came back. She could get 50 years to life when she is sentenced on June 5 .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there were 2117 total passengers on the ship and 964 total crew members. The main symptoms for those affected were diarrhea and throwing up. The ship was on its journey from March 29 to April 13, federal health officials said. Symptoms of norovirus include vomiting, diarrhea, fever and body aches. According to the CDC, most people recover within three days .
Gavin Thorman, 36, of Caernarfon, Gwynedd, operated his drug empire from HMP Altcourse in Liverpool. Father-of-four boasted in Welsh he would make 'millions' when he got out of jail, court heard. He planned to spend ill-gotten money on new teeth, liposuction, ab implants and facelift. Drugs worth £200,000, luxury cars, guns and even a boat were all seized by detectives. Thorman was jailed for 12 years after admitting conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis.
Libertarian icon Rand Paul has beefed up his campaign store ahead of his announcement this morning that he would compete for the Republican nomination for president next year. The Kentucky senator made a name for himself by championing issues not typically associated with the GOP such as criminal justice reform and privacy protections. Rand fans will still find the usual array of yard signs and bumper stickers, but they'll also have the opportunity to sport their support through Macbook skins and woven blankets that feature Paul's face. The store contains eye charts bearing Paul's name and his campaign slogan because 'we need a president who can see clearly,' as the site states.
Toronto police officer Luke Watson dyed his hair pink in support of the Day of Pink event held on April 8 across Canada. Officer Ryan Willmer volunteered his fellow officer Luke for the makeover without him knowing. Luke said the response to his new hair color has been 'overwhelming' .
Reality TV star, 34, shared her beauty essentials on her Instagram page. Uses £65 ($96) Creme de la Mer SPF 30 UV Protecting Fluid to protect skin from sun. Also uses NARS face wash and Black Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System. Also loves to spritz her face with a £12 ($18) rose water mist from Glossier.
Blake Cronkhite, 5, and Jayden Secrest, 3, drowned when their kid-size ATV plunged into a pond in Northern California. The 5-year-old, identified as Blake, was driving the 50cc ATV, and his younger friend, Jayden, was on the back. The father of one of the kids jumped into the water and pulled both children to shore, but could not revive them. The boys were airlifted to a hospital, where they died Sunday night .
The 54-year-old actress, who stars as fictional US President Selina Meyer in the hit comedy show, was quick to note the scrutiny the former senator and secretary of state has faced as a result of her varying hairstyles over the years. 'Hillary Clinton has gotten so much sh** for her hairstyles,' she said, while also leaping to the politician's defense.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have moved back to Kensington Palace to prepare for imminent birth. The couple returned to their London base on Sunday night after spending weekend at Kate's family home. Prince William has finished his air ambulance pilot training 'earlier than expected' He will now be able to be with his wife both before and after the birth of their second child. Prince Harry will return to the UK this weekend to watch the London Marathon . He will also return to Australia on Monday to continue his placement with the Australian Army .
University of Cape Town voted to remove statue of British colonialist Cecil Rhodes today. It follows weeks of protests over the symbolism of the bronze sculpture at the university. The statue has been vandalised in recent weeks and has not yet been decided where it will be moved. But the decision to move the monument of Rhodes has sparked protests in itself.
The luxurious Ulusaba Game Reserve is in South Africa's Sabi Sands and is Sir Richard Branson's private reserve. Alexander Kutner came face to face with three rhinos, along with documenting the roar of a bush lion, the yawn of a hippo and the prowl of a glorious leopard.
Alan Rogers, 73, smashed the skull of Fred Hatch, 76, in the communal garden of their sheltered housing complex near Cardiff. Mr Hatch's worried wife Enid then went looking for her husband after he failed to return from the garden. She discovered Rogers standing over the bloodied body of her husband before fleeing to press a panic alarm. Rogers then calmly called the police and told them: 'I have just killed one of my neighbours' He later admitted manslaughter at Cardiff Crown Court and is due to be sentenced later today .
Optimal case was designed by Israel-based Amited and syncs with a smartphone over Bluetooth. Sensors in the case monitor the phone's temperature and if it gets too hot, Optimal will cool the device using two built-in micro-fans to blow heat away from the device. It can also heat a phone using resistance coils to keep it cool in sub-freezing conditions. Optimal is available for pre-order on Indiegogo and will go on sale on 9 April.
Police were called to a reported break in at a house in Hagerstown, Maryland, around 10.30pm Thursday. A second caller reported that a man broke into her house before leaving and staggering around outside. Police said two responding officers found the man in front of the home 'in an aggressive stance' and he 'appeared to be highly agitated before being Tased' The man, who has not yet been identified, was said to be under the influence of drugs before police used a Taser and he was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating both the actions of the officers as well as any other possible crimes.
Charlene Mess, 48, was arrested on Monday after her husband of 30 years, 52-year-old Douglas Mess, was found killed at their farm in Attica, New York. The couple's son, Douglas Mess Jr., 29, reported his father missing after he failed to show up to work on Monday morning and had not been seen since 8pm on Sunday. An air and ground search was carried out by the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office, local volunteer fire companies, friends and family members, and more than 25 members of the New York State Police. It took seven hours to locate Mess' body, concealed in a mound of manure at the back of the 300-acre farm.
Bridget Klecker, 42, of San Francisco, was killed on Friday night when she was struck by a car fleeing police during a wild chase through the city. The driver of the car that struck her and another pedestrian was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police said. The car later hit a second pedestrian and then crashed into another car before slipping away from police in the South of Market neighborhood. The Toyota Corolla was later found abandoned on Treasure Island off the Bay Bridge. The three men who were in it were still at large as of Friday night. The suspects are allegedly responsible for several armed robberies across San Francisco.
Police in Ragusa, a Sicilian port town, arrested three Syrian men who were at the helm of the yacht. It is thought the smugglers had charged each person $8,500 (£5,700) to make the crossing. This is far more than the usual cost of between 1,000 and 1,500 euros - £720 to £1,080 - to cross the Mediterranean to Europe. The yacht was stopped as it approached Europe with a 'cargo' worth $800,000 - or £536,000.
Victoria Wasteney, 38, was a senior occupational therapist at St John Howard Centre in Homerton, east London. She prayed for Muslim colleague Enya Nawaz and invited her to church events. But she was given a written warning for 'bullying' the 25-year-old after she accused her of trying to convert her to Christianity. She says she was branded a 'religious nutcase' by the East London NHS Foundation Trust. Her lawyers have now launched an employment tribunal against the trust. They say they have broken the law by restricting her freedom of conscience.
Richard Lapointe confessed to raping, strangling and stabbing 88-year-old Bernice Martin at her Manchester apartment in 1989 and was sentenced in 1992 to life in prison without parole. He suffers from Dandy-Walker syndrome, which affects brain development and causes intellectual and physical impairments. Last month a court ruled he was deprived of a fair trial for the 1987 killing and on Friday, a judge ordered him to be freed on $25,000 cash bail.
Bullion was loaded onto the HMS Ulster Queen in 1942 and was being transferred to the U.S. as payment for weapons. But as a delicate operation began to transfer the cases of treasure onto a waiting boat, one slipped and fell into the muddy waters. The incident has only come to light thanks to a secret diary kept by one of the Ulster Queen's engineers. It is not known if it was ever recovered.
Actor Philip Glenister and car designer Ant Anstead return for second series of For The Love of Cars. The Channel 4 programme celebrates the duo's love affair with classic cars. Each episode looks at the history of various types of vehicles, as the pair give old-bangers a new lease of life.
The agreement with Tebow, 27, stemming from a framework that was put into place when he worked out with the team last month, has been finalized, reports say. Tebow's last regular-season NFL game appearance was in December 2012 with the New York Jets, from which he was released in 2013. The New England Patriots made Tebow one of their final roster cuts in 2013 and he spent last year as a college gridiron television commentator when no NFL team wanted him.
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan says Nigel Farage is 'not my cup of tea' and would question whether she was 'happy to serve' with the Ukip leader. David Cameron has urged Ukip supporters to 'come home' to the Conservatives. But he has stopped short of ruling out having to rely on the Eurosceptic party if he falls short of a majority.
The spat started after the Respect Party parliamentary candidate for Bradford West seemed to take offence after the brewing firm asked him if he was 'still a thing' Mr Galloway, who doesn't drink, responded: 'What does that mean? And as a licensed premises in my constituency really be writing that?' The brewer carefully reminded the politician that he was no longer the MP for the area after parliament was dissolved last Monday.
Dr Teresa Belton, 62, is the author of Happier People Healthier Planet, a book on happiness. Belton believes that simple acts such as straightening posture and joining a community choir can increase happiness levels over time. She says it's important to prioritise 'wellbeing' over 'happiness' and that it's non-material things like good relationships and a sense of belonging that make us feel good.
The latest celebrity beauty craze is having a tight jawline like Emma Stone or Margot Robie. Dr Barbara Kubicka of Knightsbridge clinic sees a host of celebrities at her clinic. She says it's actually your face shape that's making you look older. The shape of the face is much more important than the lines and folds .
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, one of the world's richest men, wants to build car park. He has 114 cars that he hopes to park in six-storey building by the Thames. Car park would have two basement floors and six storeys above ground if planning permission is granted.
Ben Powers played the character of Thelma's husband Keith in the show's sixth and final season between 1978-1979. He passed away at his New Bedford, Massachusetts home on April 6 at the age of 64. Powers' on-screen wife Bern Nadette Stanis wrote an emotion message on Facebook to mark the actor's death.
Left-wing, Buenos Aires-based Tectonica is responsible for more than 200 Labour parliamentary candidates' websites. Tory MPs last night claimed Labour’s Argentinian link was an ‘embarrassment’ for Miliband. It is dubbed ‘Argie & Argie’ in a jokey reference to Saatchi &Saatchi, the agency that famously helped Margaret Thatcher win the 1979 Election.
Experts have voiced concerns over DIY brain stimulation kits for children that are being sold online. For a few hundred dollars, one can be purchased online from various sites and delivered to your door. Online advertisements have promised immediate results, but have not made the dangerous side effects clear. One site even advertises how to make your own electrodes using a household sponge .
Matt Andersson, president of Chicago-based Indigo Aerospace, says 'electronic hacking' could have been to blame. He says passenger planes do not have the same level of protection as military jets. Claims someone could have hacked into its 'control and navigation systems through malware or electromagnetic interception' . The theory has surfaced in a letter to the respected Financial Times newspaper. Mr Andersson says public should reserve final judgment until investigators have completed enquiries.
Group of 40 tourists were fooled into thinking they were in Costa Rica for a trip to Golfito. But in fact, they were exploring activities in Ecuador's Napo Province, in the Amazon rainforest. The stunt was executed by the Ecuadorean airline Tame, Ecuador's Tourism Ministry and Ministry of Transport and Public Works. The group were given fake stamps in their passports as they went through a staged passport control.
Samantha Fleming, 23, went missing from her home in Anderson, Indiana, on April 5. Her body was found Friday wrapped in plastic and doused in bleach at a house 180 miles away in Gary, Indiana. Police believe a woman posing as a social worker lured Fleming to the house and killed her. The suspect is now in police custody at a Texas hospital, where she is under mental health care. Baby Serenity was found in the custody of the suspect's sister and is safe .
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Amanda Casey, also of North Carolina, was married to Michael Wilkie for four years and had a daughter with him before the couple divorced in 2008. He went on to marry his third wife, Shelby Wilkie, who was found murdered in 2012. Casey said they dated for a year-and-a-half before getting married in 2004. He began controlling Casey's life and alienating himself from Casey's daughter from a previous marriage, she said. He attacked her when she was pregnant with their daughter and 'grabbed me around my throat and threw me around our bedroom and on the bed' Casey never reported the incident and her friends and family were not aware of his abusive side.
Homaro Cantu, 38, was found hanging inside Crooked Fork Brewery, the new restaurant he was opening up with his business partner on the north side of Chicago on Tuesday. An autopsy has been scheduled for Wednesday, but authorities have already said they are investigating the married father-of-two's death as a suicide . Cantu was known as a pioneer in the culinary field of molecular gastronomy and worked for Charlie Trotter at his eponymous restaurant from 1999 until 2003. A month before his death, he was hit with a lawsuit from an former investor in Moto and failed restaurant iNG, who accused him of commingling Moto's funds to keep other business ventures afloat
Abdul Hadi Arwani was found slumped in the back seat of his black Volkswagen Passat on Tuesday. The 48-year-old Syrian national was an outspoken critic of the Assad regime . He was 'actively' campaigning against extremist, his family have revealed . A 46-year old man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He is being questioned at a central London police station while officers appeal for witnesses .
Beautician Chernae Noonan founded eyebrow shaping business The Brow Bar in 2003. She has stopped BeneFit Cosmetics from using 'Brow Bar' exclusively after the company launched an application to trademark the term in Australia. BeneFit is owned by Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH), which is run by the world's 13th richest billionaire, Bernard Arnault. The case between Ms Noonan and BeneFit was heard in the Australian Trade Marks Office in February.
Army psychiatrist Major Nidal Hasan opened fire on November 5, 2009, killing 13 men and women at the military post in Killeen, Texas, injuring 30 others before he was shot himself. Authorities initially classed the mass murder as ‘workplace violence’ but it has since been acknowledged that the attack was an act of terrorism - because it was inspired by a foreign terrorist group. Earlier this year, it was ruled that victims will be honored with Purple Hearts - awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed, while serving. But one victim claims he is still going without certain benefits after the Military rejected his claims that his injuries were sustained in the line of duty.
Ivan was born with Ohtahara Syndrome, a rare brain disorder which left him in a wheelchair, needing to be fed through a tube and suffering from cerebral palsy and severe epileptic fits. He died aged six in 2009 and his parents were 'totally shattered' and trying to 'find a way through' The Prime Minister said: 'It's true – it is a knock. You are exhausted. You become a part-time parent, nurser, carer, doctor'
Michael Kimmel, 40, was taken into custody by Kentucky State Police on Monday evening after they received a 911 call about an intoxicated horse rider. According to the arrest report, Kimmel would not take a sobriety test and refused a breath and blood alcohol test. Kimmel faces DUI, fleeing or evading police, and other possible charges. He is currently+ in the Floyd County jail on $5000 cash bond.
President Barack Obama is calling for an end to psychiatric therapy treatments aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of gay, lesbian and transgender youth. The move comes in response to an online petition posted on the White House website following the death of 17-year-old Leelah Alcorn with over 120,000 signatures. The transgender teen committed suicide in December and left behind writings mentioning religious therapy.
Titled 'Battle for Sevastopol' in Russia but 'Indestructible' across the border in Ukraine, the movie is a co-production between the two countries made just before relations nosedived. Lyudmila Pavlichenko was sent to the frontline in 1941 at the age of 25 after being trained as a sniper. She is said to have killed 309 Nazis in less than a year during battles in Odessa and the strategic city of Sevstopol on Ukraine's Crimea peninsula. Director Sergei Mokritsky said: 'I am hoping this film will unite people and at least for two hours, for the length of this film, people can come together'
Jackson Byrnes was diagnosed with a stage four brain tumour three weeks ago. His girlfriend Jahnae Jackson has put her psychology studies on hold to care for her boyfriend. The 18-year-old was told by doctors that the tumour was too deep and aggressive to be safely operated on. For the past week his family and friends have been desperately trying to raise $80,000 needed to pay the hospital upfront for the risky surgery. On Monday they reached the target on their GoFundMe page and still need an additional $45,000 to cover chemotherapy and other hospital fees. Dr Charlie Teo from The Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney is the only neurosurgeon in Australia willing
'Child 44' tells the story of a serial killer who targets children in Stalin era Russia. The Hollywood blockbuster was due to premiere in Russia today but has been cancelled. Russia's culture ministry said the film distorted history as it celebrates victory over Nazi Germany. It said it would air as the country celebrates its 70th anniversary of victory over Germany. The move to effectively ban a major mainstream Hollywood film is unprecedented.
Dr Adam Cobb was taken into custody on Friday in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, for receipt and distribution of child pornography. The 45-year-old was in the US working as a research professor and director at the prestigious US Naval War College in Rhode Island. He is accused of uploading child pornography to the social networking site, Tumblr. Cobb worked for the federal government, the Royal Australian Air Force and Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove in East Timor.
Harley Renshaw was diagnosed with cancer in his kidney, neck, lungs and bones a year ago. He had 80 days of intensive chemotherapy and an operation to remove his kidney tumour. A month later, he was back at hospital for a stem cell transplant - also called a blood or marrow transplant - where healthy stem cells were injected into his body to replace damaged or diseased stem cells. He suffered complications as a result of the procedure, but battled through them to return home for his fifth birthday. He also had weeks of radiotherapy at The Christie clinic in Manchester. Finally, he and his parents were given the incredible news that he is cancer-free.
The Post and Courier newspaper of Charleston, South Carolina scooped the top award for its exploration into why South Carolina is among the deadliest states for women. The paper was awarded the gold medal for public service, the first time in five years that the prize has gone to such a small newspaper. Other winners of the coveted award included the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. It received the Pulitzer prize in photography for its coverage of the Ferguson, Missouri riots in the wake of the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson.
US genealogy expert Megan Smolenyak has traced Mrs Clinton’s roots to a mining family from Ystradyfodwg, a small community in south Wales. The district, known for its reliance on coal mining and poverty, has since been abolished and is now part of Rhondda. Mrs Clinton's great-grandmother Mary Griffiths was born in Merthyr Tydfil in the Welsh Valleys. She went on to marry William Jones, a coal miner from Neath, in 1871 and the couple settled in Yst-rady-vod-ug. In a bid for a better life the family made the lengthy journey via Ellis Island to
Gerald Whalen has visited the fast food outlet with his wife April and their two young children. But the family meal was interrupted by sounds of what appeared to be a pornographic film. The scene was from risque Stars network show 'Outlander' - a British-American drama about a married World War II nurse who time travels back to 18th-century Scotland. KFC has since apologized and pledged to ensure certain channels will no longer be able to be accessed.
Police began combing woodland in Argyll this afternoon following reports of a small plane losing contact with ground control. Lifeboats, helicopters and the police were scrambled near Loch Etive, about 30 miles from Oban. At around 8pm this evening officers discovered the remains of the two passengers thought to have been on board . The plane was travelling from central Scotland to Tiree, the most westerly island of the inner Hebrides.
Evansville in Comanche County, Kansas, is a shadow of its former self, with its once-thriving commissary building in a state of disrepair. However, the ghost town is still home to two final residents - rancher Larry 'Dee' Scherich and his wife, Phyllis. The couple, who live in a house just north of the building, tend to the site's numerous cattle. They encounter only hired workers in the town, which previously housed the headquarters of the largest cattle ranch in Kansas's history.
Residents of North Charleston, South Carolina, have said the shooting of unarmed black driver Walter Scott was preceded by previous unheeded complaints about the police. The officer who shot Scott, Michael Slager, had little in his file to suggest excessive force. People in the community he served say this reflects what's going wrong with policing today: Officers nearly always get the last word when citizens complain. Slager consistently earned positive reviews in his five years with the North Charleston Police .
Dr George Hamilton, the Chief Apostle of the W.O.R.D. Ministries in Summerville, South Carolina, gave impassioned speech. He said death of Walter Scott, 50, was 'motivated by racial discrimination' and called officer Michael Slager a 'disgrace' Scott, a father of four, was shot dead by Slager on April 4 after he was pulled over for a broken tail light. Scott's casket was draped in an American flag as it was led in by his distraught mother, Judy Scott. Hundreds of mourners attended the service, which was held in a small church today.
David and Victoria Beckham want to install air-con in five rooms at £31.5m west London mansion. Neighbour said it 'will affect historic character of Victorian house of the streets, my house included' But Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council has approved plans subject to minor conditions.
Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders forced into humiliating climbdown after jury threw out yet another Old Bailey case. She abandoned the trials of nine reporters accused of illegally paying public officials for information. Her decision sparked an ugly blame game as the architects of the £20million ‘politically-motivated witch hunt’ turned against each other. Prosecutors and police pointed the finger at the Leveson inquiry and MPs for whipping up a storm of hysteria.
Mackenzi Sue-Rose Miller, 21, was charged with DUI manslaughter and DUI while causing injury after allegedly hitting and killing 13-year-old Trinity Bachmann on February 28 in Apopka, Florida. Trinity and her mother, Janice Pedroza, 36, were arguing over who would sit in the front seat of the car when Trinity said she'd walk home, got out of the vehicle and sat in the middle of the road, police said. Miller's BAC levels were 0.114 and 0.110, while Florida's legal driving limit is 0.08. Trinity's sister, Ana Cruz, said that her sister was her best friend and that her family needed
Martin and Jessica Castillo, from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, lost the ring while they were scuba diving in Playa del Carmen in February 2013. They had all but given up hope of finding it when they were told that it had been found by Massachusetts resident Daniel Roark, who picked it up from the ocean floor over a year after it was first lost. Now, in honor of the lucky reunion, the couple have renewed their vows - and asked Mr Roark to serve as their 'padrino de anillo', or 'godfather of the ring' for the ceremony .
Bobby appeared close to tears as he referenced his daughter's ongoing battle for her life. The 46-year-old performed a set of his old hits for 4,000 fans at the Soul Food Festival in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday night. It was his first public appearance since Bobbi Kristina fell into a coma on January 31.
Julio 'Wemo' Acevedo, 46, was found guilty of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide after driving away from the scene of an accident that killed Nachman and Raizel Glauber in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The driver, who was convicted in February, is thought to have been traveling in his BMW at 70mph, twice the speed limit, when the incident occurred just after midnight on March 3, 2013. He repeated that the crash was an accident as he was sentenced on Monday and said that he was remorseful. The 21-year-old Glaubers were not wearing seat belts when the Toyota Camry they were riding in was T-boned
Ukip leader was booed by voters at Westminster's Methodist Central Hall as he faced claims he blamed all of Britain's problems on migrants. Pollster ICM, which was hired by the BBC to select the audience, today defended its process 'using random location selection techniques' Mr Farage's outburst came less than half an hour into the event after some of his comments about pressure on housing due to immigration were greeted with mutters from those watching.
Ronald Anderson, 48, was arrested after he kidnapped a woman, shot a Census Bureau guard and led police on a car chase before authorities cornered him in an exchange of gunfire that left the suspect and a police officer wounded. The guard, identified as Lawrence Buckner, 59, died at a hospital in Cheverly, Maryland, at 7.19pm Thursday - his age is not known. Anderson had previously been convicted with manslaughter and was recently charged in an assault case involving his 'visibly afraid' girlfriend, according to court documents.
Hot Dudes With Dogs was started by writer Kaylin Pound and relies on submissions via direct messages. Now boasting 148,000 followers, the account is dedicated to finding and posting images of the hottest guys with the cutest pups they can find. Highlights include a tiny puppy looking into the camera while wearing its handsome owner's sunglasses, and another enjoying a float around a pool in a doughnut-print rubber ring.
Shamima Begum and Amira Abase, both 15, and Kadiza Sultana, 16, crossed Turkish-Syrian border last February. They are believed to be living in the Syrian city of Raqqa under control of al-Khansa brigade. The group has been accused of doling out savage beatings and spying on its citizens. It is said to mercilessly patrol the streets of the terror group's adopted capital Raqqa. Group has previously declared children as young as nine should be married and it is women's duty to obey men.
Holly, 34, and Davina, 47, star in new campaign for Garnier Nutrisse. Can be seen larking around with their hair pulled over their mouths to resemble a moustache. This Morning presenter Holly said: 'I absolutely loved shooting with Davina' Davina added: 'It was brilliant to star alongside the beautiful blonde'
The 12 jurors and 12 alternates were chosen on Tuesday in in Arapahoe County District Court after a selection process that began on January 20. Holmes is charged with shooting dead 12 people and wounding 70 others in the July 2012 attack at a Century movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, during a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises. Jurors will decide whether he was legally insane at the time of the shooting. If they find him guilty, they must also decide if he should be put to death or sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Rosannah Gundry was diagnosed with stage three neuroblastoma cancer in December last year. The seven kilogram tumour is pressing against her spine and vital organs causing her swollen stomach. Her family are seeking treatment in the United States in the hope that it can be removed. Rosannah was misdiagnosed with scoliosis when she was three months old, but her aunt, Jessica Searle, said her mother knew something more was wrong when the toddler's stomach began to swell.
Former SNP leader said Labour leader would find it difficult to avoid doing a deal with SNP. Said all parties would have to face up to 'electorate's judgment' after polling day on May 7. Suggested Mr Miliband only rejected idea because he was 'under pressure from Conservative press' Comes after SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon warned Mr Miliband he would not be forgiven if he allowed David Cameron back into Downing Street.
Mohammed Ali Malek, 27, was arrested when he stepped onto Sicilian soil last night. He was charged with multiple manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and aiding illegal immigration. Prosecutors claim he contributed to disaster by ramming fishing boat into merchant ship. Bodies of 24 victims of the tragedy were carried off the ship for burial in Malta . Survivors told how women and children died 'like rats in a cage' after being locked into boat's hold.
Sienna Miller's mother started one of the first London yoga schools in the Seventies. Despite being 'very sporty at school', the actress says she's 'not a gym person' The mother-of-one also works with a personal trainer, power-walking and jogging around her local park.
Details of George Osborne's leaked plans are unclear, but it is believed to mean minimum wage earners would be exempt from paying any income tax - even if its level is raised in future. Labour's Ed Miliband yesterday pledged to raise level above £8 an hour by October 2019. But the Conservatives look set to outflank both Labour and the Lib Dems on the issue of low pay.
ComRes survey shows Lib Dems are up three points to 12 per cent, equal with Ukip in polls. It is the first time since late 2013 that Ukip has failed to outpoll the Lib Dems in the polls. Tories on 34 per cent and Labour on 33 per cent with less than a month to go to election day. Poll also gives the Tories a commanding lead on key economic issues.
An extraordinary image has emerged of what appears to be a cloud formation that draws uncanny similarities to an Aussie Digger wearing a slouch hat. The photo was taken by Brad Allan in Cape York, far north Queensland, as he was heading out fishing at the break of dawn. The 50-year-old describes it as 'the sunrise digger who's been watching over us for 100 years' The image was taken about two weeks before the 100th anniversary of the landing on Gallipoli.
Northern Territory’s Chief Minister Adam Giles and Minister for Children and Families John Elferink made the threat after a recent rise in youth crime in Alice Springs surrounding the Easter holidays. 'I’m giving the parents of the children responsible for this spate of violence a very clear message. Get your kids off the streets. Get them back to communities and back into school,' Mr Giles said. On Monday night, 42 people were taken into protective custody and 34 young people were driven home after a group of 50 young people threw ‘large rocks’ at police.
Frankie Ruttledge, 24, from Strensall, Yorkshire, weighed 18 stone 7lbs and was a size 28. Had struggled with her weight all her life before dieting to a svelte size 10/12. Ditched her diet of crisps for breakfast, pork pies for lunch and frozen pizza for dinner. Dropped to 12 stone in less than two years and hopes to walk down the aisle as a bride .
David Axelrod masterminded two presidential election victories for Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. He was hired by Labour leader Ed Miliband amid great fanfare last year. He has helped refine Mr Miliband’s message about tackling the cost of living and making sure the wealthy pay their fair share. But he has revealed he is not resident for tax purposes in the UK on his reported £300,000 salary.
Dana Marie McKinnon, 24, has been charged with DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide in the 2013 accident that killed Orlando businessman Vihn Vo, 42. McKinnon was driving east along Lake Pickett Road at around 5.30am on May 18, 2013, when she lost control of her 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse while trying to navigate a curve in the road. The college student slammed head on into Mr Vo's 2009 Toyota Sienna minivan, causing both vehicles to spin out. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, despite Good Samaritans' desperate efforts to save him. Tests later showed that her blood-alcohol level at the time was .163 - more than twice
Yogita Rameshbhai Nandwana, five, Anisha, three, and Harsh, 18 months, weigh 5st 5lbs (34kg) and 7st 8lbs (48kg) respectively. They eat 18 chapatis, 3lbs of rice, two bowls of broth, six packets of crisps, five packs of biscuits, 12 bananas and a litre of milk daily. Food they eat in a week is enough to feed two families in a month for a month. Their mother Pragna Ben, 30, spends most of her day in the kitchen making their meals. Their father RamesHbhai, 34, of Gurjarat, India,
A lack of iron, especially in women, is known to trigger hair loss, possibly because it means less oxygen is delivered to the hair follicle. Eating protein with every meal is vital to strong, healthy hair, as hair consists of protein. Research found women with increased hair-shedding responded well to iron supplements.
Rob MacFarlane shared the picture of the brave raccoon, 'Little Mac', on social media on Thursday morning. The crane operator said: 'It's not unusual. Raccoons seem to like cranes' . He has seen raccoons on his crane before and has also found 'evidence' of their presence in the past.
Rebecca Exton-Russell, 37, was formally a size 18 and posed in campaigns for major brands. But the Derby-based model was secretly 'repulsed' by her body. So she checked into a military-style fitness camp and lost just over two stone in two months. Dropped from 14 stone to just below 12 stone and slipped into size 12 outfits. But getting the toned stomach meant her work completely dried up as she was too slim.
Sally White, 28, rescued the terrified animal from a bleak hillside where he was abandoned without food and water. His ribs were poking through and vets feared he would not survive more than a few days. But Sally's love and care for the skinny and mistreated horse has turned it into a magnificent steed. When Sally married surveyor Mark White, she wanted the horse called Miller to play a part in her wedding.
Cousins Karen and Colin Cosheril were patients of Dr Rory Lyons when they died. Karen, 52, died in January of pneumonia and Colin, 63, died of heart failure in May last year. Dr Lyons was suspended by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service and his surgery raided following four deaths 'of concern'
Abdulkadir Zeyat, 45, his 43-year-old wife Antika, and their six children were found dead at their home. They were discovered at their house in the village of Alintepe in the country's eastern Agri Province. Turkish authorities believe the family, which included siblings as young as three-years-old, died of food poisoning or exposure to poisonous gas from a gas cylinder used for lighting purposes. The only survivor was the couple's eldest son, Kemal Zey at, 19, who had been out at work. He is now receiving counselling to try to come to terms with the devastating loss.
Leanna Norris, 25, plied two-year-old Loh Grenada with Benedryl to make her sleep before covering her mouth and nose with duct tape and a blanket, a court heard. The body was found in the front seat of her car in Stetson, Maine, on June 24, 2013. Norris had suffered from mental health problems including depression, and had tried to commit suicide after she killed her daughter. But Superior Court Justice Ann Murray rejected Norris' insanity defense and found her guilty.
Dino Maglio was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for raping a 16-year-old girl. The former policeman was accused of luring her to his home via a couch-surfing website. Prosecutors said Maglio spiked a glass of Baileys liqueur the girl was drinking with a tranquilliser pill. Maglio claimed sex with the girl, who was under-age at the time, was consensual. He was ordered to pay €60,000 ($83,000) to the victim and €15,000 $20,000 to her mother.
Larry McElroy, 54, shot an armadillo on Sunday night when he saw the vermin in his Leesburg, Georgia backyard. The bullet hit the animal's armored shell and ricocheted off the shell and hit his 74-year-old mother-in-law Carol Johnson in the back of the head. She was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Lee County Sheriff's department said they recommend using a shotgun to kill vermin.
Supermarket was alerted to possible fault in packs of Little Angels 2 Newborn Soothers 0+ months after complaint. Complainant said teat had detached from hard casing of one of the dummies. Customers have been asked to either dispose of the products or return them to an Asda store. The supermarket said that no other Asda Little Angels dummies had been affected.
The first lady jokingly issued a warning to motorists in the Washington D.C. area that her eldest daughter Malia is now a licensed driver who is sometimes allowed to go out driving on her own. 'I've got a driver — a 16-year-old driving around,' the first lady said during an appearance on Live! With Kelly and Michael broadcast from the White House on Monday. The first lady also dismissed a Time magazine article which named Malia and sister Sasha among the 25 Most Influential Teens of 2014 as 'not influential' .
The #ThisDoesn'tMeanYes campaign aims to stamp out the myth that women are 'asking for it' because of how they are dressed. A photographer captured over 2,000 pictures of 200 women in London as part of the campaign. The images aim to show that no matter what a woman wears she never deserves to be raped. The campaign asks women to join the movement by uploading their own images to Instagram.
Collagen is a type of protein found in skin that provides structure, firmness and texture. As it gets older, the body’s reserves of collagen deplete, causing skin to lose firmness. The beer boasts a five per cent alcohol content and claims to have two grams of collagen per can.
Jaclyn Methuen, 30, tried to leave her groom at the altar after deciding he was too 'unattractive' for her. The couple have known each other for just seven days, but it looks like the romance has only just begun. Ryan tells the cameras that he remains dedicated to cultivating a real relationship with his new wife .
PM will claim Labour's economic policies could see 'a million more people joining the dole queues' He will hail the 'jobs miracle' that has seen 1,000 new jobs created every day. Cameron will vow to encourage more job creation by extending national insurance breaks .
Natalie Bennett said the so-called ‘citizens income’ would take longer than five years to bring in. She said it would be given to everyone regardless of wealth or whether they are seeking work. She also said leaving Nato and abandoning nuclear weapons was 'long-term' aspiration.
Matthew Gardiner has reportedly been detained at Darwin airport after returning from Syria. The 43-year-old is believed to have been fighting the Islamic State in the Middle East. The former NT Labor party figure fled the country in January with plans to join Kurdish militants. He was allowed to leave the country because he was not on any watch list. He reportedly left behind his wife Andrea and three young sons, aged between three and 11.
Lizzy Hawker entered the 2005 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) on a whim. She's since gone on to become Britain’s most distinctive female ‘ultra runner’. Hawker says she always felt a profound connection to nature and knew her future lay in the mountains .
Ethical Maldives Alliance is encouraging tourists to boycott 'high risk' resorts linked to human rights abuses. Hotels are colour-coded as 'low risk,' ' high risk' or 'under consideration' depending on their ties to corruption. The Maldives has recently come under scrutiny after former president was found guilty of terrorism charges .
Gold Coast City Council will finally be able to shut down illegal party houses in suburban areas after the state government approved new planning powers. There are more than 700 party houses across the city, which are often used for unruly weekend-long parties that distress and terrify neighbours due to noise, nudity, lewd behaviour and violence. The new powers, approved by Deputy Premier and Planning Minister Jackie Trad, means there is now an official and legal definition of a party house so the council can enforce laws to shut them down in certain areas.
Every last piece of hunting memorabilia has been removed from public display at Sandringham. Even the blood-red walls have been painted white, as if to make clear the break with the past. All 62 items – including an Indian tiger, a leopard, skins and tusks – have been placed in storage.
Mohamed Soltan, 27, was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of plotting unrest against the military-backed government that overthrew former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi in a 2013 coup. The American-Egyptian citizen, who grew up in Michigan, Missouri and Ohio before attending Ohio State, moved to Egypt in 2012 to be near his mother receiving cancer treatments. The young man has been on a hunger strike protesting his arrest and has done 'irreparable damage' to his body including losing roughly 100 pounds. Mohamed Badie, the spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, and 13 other defendants were ordered to be executed. Judge Mohamed Nagy Shehata is known for his harsh rulings
Five Afghan men were found hiding in the back of a refrigerated lorry on the A40 in Gloucestershire. Police sniffer dogs were used to find them after officers opened the truck's back doors. It is thought the men climbed into the lorry in Belgium before crossing the channel. The men had wrapped themselves up in hats and scalves in the cold in the tiny space.
NSW Police have revealed that they believe missing toddler William Tyrell may be alive, despite fears that he was abducted by a paedophile ring operating on the mid-north coast of NSW. The focus of the investigation has shifted dramatically, and is now 'progressing rapidly', according to Homicide Squad commander Detective Superintendent Mick Willing. 'We are pursuing many, many lines of inquiry but what I can say is that there is a team of detectives working very hard. This is a very fast-paced moving inquiry,' Detective Superintendent Willing said. This comes as the three-year-old's mother spoke out about the horrifying moment she realised her son had vanished .
Michelle Mone, 43, bought the three-bedroom townhouse in Park Circus, Glasgow, for £780,000. She split from her former husband Michael in December 2011 and spent months renovating it. It features a grand staircase and magnificent reception hall, complete with marble fireplace. The Ultimo founder also owns a five-bedroom mansion in Thorntonhall, Lanarkshire. She plans to move back into her family home after agreeing a deal with her ex-husband.
Photographer Viktoriaa Rogotneva captured these stunning images of fishermen in Guilin, China, each morning. The men release a cormorant bird, which then dives into the water and retrieves a carp, returning it to the fisherman's reed raft. The fishermen quite literally just take the carp right out of the bird's mouth after the hungry animals return with their haul.
MailOnline Travel has compiled the most beautiful spring destinations for those looking to get in a unique getaway before the summer travel rush begins. The Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, The Netherlands, is home to seven million flowers, all of which are hand-planted. Caceres, Spain is the 'most unspoiled medieval town' in Europe, and the rolling plains of Jerte valley in Jerte are known for their cherry blossom trees. New York City's Central Park's Big Apple is the perfect place to visit during the warm months of spring.
Around 650 foreign entrants, three times more than last year, joined in today's event. The event only opened its doors to non-local amateurs in 2014. It was founded in 1981 in the single-party country, now led by brutal dictator Kim Jong un. Entrants praised the jovial atmosphere as thousands of supporters turned out to cheer them on.
Astronomers say the unique event happened in an ancient cluster of stars at the edge of the Milky Way galaxy. A white dwarf star - the dense core of a star like the Sun that has run out of nuclear fuel - may have ripped apart a planet as it came too close. When a star reaches its white dwarf stage, nearly all of the material from the star is packed inside a radius one hundredth that of the original star. This means that, for close encounters, the gravitational pull of the star and the associated tides, caused by the difference in gravity's pull on the near and far side of the planet are greatly enhanced.
Sue Sharp bought leg of lamb from Asda in Midlothian, Scotland, claiming it was from the UK. But she was shocked to find a stamp on the £11 joint saying it had come from New Zealand. Asda said the mislabelled lamb was a one-off and that the gaffe was the result of human error. But Mrs Sharp has questioned the claim and is now warning other shoppers to be extra vigilant.
More than 250 fascinating and eclectic objects will go under the hammer in the one-off, travel-themed auction at Christie’s South Kensington. The Around the World auction is drawing interest from collectors and those with wanderlust. One of the highlights of the collection – consignors – is 11 professionally restored photos of Captain Scott's fateful British Antarctic Expedition. Other items include a 34-star US flag, with an estimated value of £10,000 to £15,000.
Sabra Dipping Co. said the total number of containers in the recall comes to 'approximately 30,000' Only five batches of hummus are being recalled - and only the company's Classic Hummus. The company said it has so far not yet received any sickness reports. The CDC says about 260 people are killed each year by listeriosis.
Heather Mack, 19, smiled and laughed as she cradled baby Stella in a holding cell at the Denpasar District Court. She said: 'I should not be sent to prison because I'm innocent. I haven't murdered anybody. I didn't murder my mother' Mack and boyfriend Tommy Schaefer are accused of killing Sheila von Wiese-Mack, 62, in Bali last year. Prosecutors want them jailed for 15 years and 18 years respectively for premeditated murder. Mack has said she intends to keep baby Stella with her until the child is two years old.
In England, 41 hospital trusts said they offered patients the opportunity to pay for cataract surgery. The operation usually costs the NHS between £800 and £900 per eye, but some trusts are charging up to £2,700. Campaigners accused hospitals of profiting from elderly patients .
Steven Nick, 33, and his wife Sarah, 32, are accused of stealing more than $50,000. Police raided their home in Davison Township, Michigan, in August last year. Allegedly found 30 weapons, including a 50-caliber machine gun, sniper rifle and 17,000 rounds of ammunition. Couple accused of plundering Mrs Nick's 67-year-old mother's savings to fund haul. They are facing a combined total of 15 felony charges.
Nicola Sturgeon was booed as she refused to rule out holding a second independence vote in next few years. She said she respected last year's result and would not call for another plebiscite in SNP manifesto. But she said she would not rule out such a call in manifesto for 2016 Scottish Parliament election. First Minister was accused of holding Britain to ‘ransom’ after saying she was ‘offering to make Ed Miliband PM’.
Ashleigh Sokie was asked to wash Niall Horan's clothes after his washer broke in Augusta, Georgia. The 20-year-old then posted a picture of herself wearing the star's polo shirt on Twitter. She also claimed to have taken the singer's underwear as a trophy . Niall has been in Georgia this week for the US Masters, caddying for Rory McIlroy .
Four out of ten people think Prince Charles should give up right to be king so crown passes straight to William. Only 43 per cent believe he should ascend to the throne compared with an almost identical number saying he should stand aside in favour of his elder son Prince William. William and Prince Harry are the most popular members of the Royal Family, closely followed by the Queen and the Duchess of Cambridge. Prince Andrew languishes at the bottom of the popularity table.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia came to a close on Thursday night in Sydney. Johanna Johnson brought the event to a spectacular close with her Hollywood-inspired Sirens' Call presentation. FEMAIL take a look back at the trends emerging from the shows, the beautiful designs we can't wait to hang in our wardrobes and the trends we won't be trying in real life .
The demand is putting endangered gibbons, leopards and elephants in south east Asia at risk. The tyre industry consumes 70 per cent of all natural rubber grown, and rising demand for vehicle and aeroplane tyres is behind the recent expansion of plantations. Between 4.3 and 8.5 million hectares (10.6 - 21 million acres) will be required to meet projected demand by 2024.
William Kerr, 53, is believed to have travelled to London after disappearing from Hull premises. He was released on licence in January after spending 17 years in jail for the murder of Maureen Comfort. The 43-year-old's body was found in a cupboard in her Leeds flat in January 1996.
Britain last year produced more than 1.5 million cars - the most since 2007. We are poised to overtake France and become the second biggest car manufacturing power in Europe. The problem with Ed Miliband is that he wants to take the country back to the 1970s. We had an era of tea breaks and ‘demarcation disputes’ and closed shops and one-out-all-out strikes.
A third of Australian women are not finding time for their hobbies, choosing work and 'more important things' over their passions, according to a recent survey. Psychologists and wellness experts have long-known that we're at our happiest when we're doing the things we love. Clinical psychologist and Happiness Institute Wellness Expert Dr Paula Watkins says its important to create space in our lives for the things that bring us joy. Dr Watkins says changing work spaces and technology do contribute to stress and brain overload.
Co-pilot Andreas Lubitz, who purposefully crashed Germanwings Flight 9525, had been treated for a psychiatric illness. The discovery sparked a debate over whether airlines should be given greater access to pilots' medical records. Germany's privacy laws were introduced as a consequence of the Nazis. Doctors are only allowed to breach confidentiality when they have reason to believe that sharing their knowledge could prevent 'a particularly serious crime' .
The study was conducted by scientists at Purdue University in Indiana. They were investigating how to reduce bird to aircraft collisions by keeping birds away from planes. Research showed that birds responded most to blue lights on planes. When the plane was stationary, the birds became alert more quickly when the lights were on. But when it approached them with its lights off, their response slowed - and they only became more alert when they were turned on. The authors suggest that runways could be synced with aircraft to alert birds to incoming planes and avoid collisions. The lights could be off during taxiing but on during take-off, to help the birds move out of the way of the fast-moving planes.
Ronnie Carroll died two days after getting on the ballot paper for Hampstead and Kilburn. The 80-year-old was on the statement of nominations as 'The Eurovisionary Carroll' He died following a battle with cancer, during which a friend handed in his election nomination papers as he was too ill to do so himself. He contested the 1962 and 1963 Eurovision Song Contest, making him the only Briton to compete two years running.
Joe Anderson, 56, was paid £4,500 per year from Chesterfield High School, Merseyside, despite doing nothing for pupils. He tried to justify the payments by saying he provided the school with 'kudos' for being linked to him. Mr Anderson, who is paid an £80,000 salary, tried to sue the school for discrimination. He claimed he was being punished for his 'philosophical belief' in public service. But a tribunal ruled that he was not discriminated against because he had not been dismissed.
Waheed Ahmed, 21, from Rochdale, was arrested at Birmingham Airport in the early hours of this morning. He was deported by Turkish authorities and flown back to Britain on a plane last night. Student and eight of his relatives were stopped on Turkish border with Syria on April 1. They were arrested by Turkish police within walking distance of Syria border town of Reyhanli. He is the son of a Labour councillor Shakil Ahmed, who has been pictured with Ed Miliband. Police are working to ensure the safe return of the rest of the group, which included four children.
Fireman Stephen Hunt, 38, lost his life tackling the inferno which began at Paul's Hair World in Manchester's Northern Quarter on July 13, 2013. The girl - who was just 15 at the time - is said to have dropped a cigarette to the floor while standing near the shop's fire exit which rolled underneath the door and set boxes alight. She was originally charged with arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered, but was today cleared having been due to stand trial on Monday. Judge said she was 'guilty only of being careless'
Kevin Russ traveled from California to Colorado, making his way through Arizona, Texas and New Mexico. Armed with just his phone and a sleeping bag, Russ hopped trains, dumpster dived for leftovers and slept in ditches as he photographed the lifestyle of a nomad down South. The photographer said he was initially 'fearful and unsure' when his friend Levi approached him with the idea, but didn't let that stop him from the new adventure.
Lee Allan Bonneau, 6, died from blunt force trauma to the head in August 2013 following a savage attack on a reservation in Saskatchewan, Canada . A 10-year-old boy, identified in court documents as L.T., reportedly admitted to killing Lee Bonneau and crushing his head after initially blaming a stranger for the slaying. The troubled child, described as appearing scared but also excited, told his friends how a 'big guy' had struck Lee with a stick three times, pushed him down an embankment and then bashed him with a rock . The child then pleaded with his pals, 'Don't tell on me,' because he was afraid of being jailed .
Dietrich Evans, 22, arrested on suspicion of shooting Kay Hafford, 28, in the head in Houston, Texas. Police say she got into an angry confrontation with another driver and honked at him. He then pulled up beside her and aimed a gun at the passenger window of her Dodge Avenger. Despite the gunshot wound, she was able to pull over and dial 911 for help. Evans, a documented gang member, has now been charged with aggravated assault .
The Victorian Farming Federation launched an official complaint to the Advertising Standards Bureau on Monday. The Victorian Farmers Federation said the campaign 'denigrates, offends, belittles and insults every Australian's intelligence' PETA later admitted the lamb was a prop and made of foam even though they said the advert detailed 'the realities of the Australian wool industry' The campaign aims to deter people from purchasing wool products and gives a number of alternatives such as cotton, linen and fleece.
NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel was kidnapped in Syria in December 2012. He and his crew were held captive for five days and expected to be killed. They were told they had been taken by forces related to President Bashar al-Assad . But they were convinced they were taken by Sunni rebels instead of Shi-ite rebels . NBC said it is likely the men that took him were in fact a Sunni group . Said it is clear they were kidnapped by a criminal gang and released for propaganda purposes .
Kai Windsor, from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, was born with no outward sign he was anything other than female. By four, he refused to wear dresses and at six he wanted his hair cut short. By nine, he had finally broken the truth to his mother Rachel, 37, telling her: 'I'm really a boy' Now, at the age of ten, Kai is set to undergo hormone treatment to halt puberty .
Hayley Sandiford, 30, has been told she must get rid of her seven-stone American bulldog Winston. The pet has attacked several terrified postmen in Blackburn, Lancashire, in the last year. Neighbours have been forced to make four-and-a-half mile round trips to collect their mail. But Miss Sandifords says Royal Mail are victimising Winston and her family are being 'taunted' . Twin Valley Homes housing association has taken her to court and ordered her to find a new home.
iRobot has filed a request with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to use airwaves for its latest design. The Massachusetts company says its vision is to create lawnmowers that are guided wirelessly from beacons on poles stuck into the lawn. The frequency band proposed for the lawnbot is 6240-6740 MHz - the same one several large radio telescopes operate on. But the National Radio Astronomy Observatory argues that the frequencies iRobot wants to use are the same as they use to detect methanol – a key sign of star formation.
Bradley Skinner, 59, broke into his estranged wife Lisa Skinner's home in South Huntsville, Alabama, on Sunday evening. Police say he broke into the house she shared with her mother around 6 p.m. He was armed with a pistol and a large knife, police said. Mrs Skinner, 52, armed herself with a shotgun then went into the garage, where he followed her and aimed his pistol at her. She then opened fire, hitting him in the chest, causing life-threatening injuries. Officers from Huntsville police arrived on scene and heard gunshots ring out and saw Mrs Skinner in the garage holding the shotgun. They demanded that she drop her weapon but when she turned toward them
New Zealander Tim Weston was on holiday in Puerto Vallarta with his wife when he saw the alarming sight. The large croc held on to its catch for hours as it lurked around the marina, in Mexico. The dog belonged to the local bike shop owner's dog who went to the water's edge to see the croc. The video has been viewed more than 500,000 times on Facebook .
Budi - who spent the first year of his life trapped in a chicken coup - was introduced to Jemmi less than a month ago. Now the two apes appear to be inseparable, throwing adoring glances at each other as they share a dinner of fruit. At one point Jemmi nuzzles Budi's side and purses her lips, as if she is blowing him a kiss. He then promptly performs the same gesture back at her.
The only child of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West wore a bright smile as she arrived in Paris with her parents. The family of three had arrived after Nori was baptised in Jerusalem and they had finished a tour of the Old City, as well as Kim's home nation of Armenia.
The Directorate of Religious Affairs for Turkey has decreed that the use of the material for hygiene is acceptable but water was preferable. Islamic teachings traditionally state that followers should use water to clean themselves after going to the toilet. The set of rules for how Muslims should relieve themselves, called the Qadaa al-Haajah, was established in times before toilet paper or toilet seats were invented.
The teenagers were detained at their homes in Coventry, West Midlands, during a 6am raid today. A 39-year-old man has also been held on suspicion of fundraising for the purpose of terrorism. All three are currently in custody in a West Midlands police station under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2015 ended in Sydney on Thursday night with a spectacular finale show by Johanna Johnson. The glamorous collection, 'Sirens' Call', featured mirrored embellishments, fringing, and feathers, while the hair and make-up appeared to be influenced by the Great Gatsby. Johnson said ahead of the show that she intended to 'bring a little bit of Hollywood to Sydney' .
Cate McGregor was surprised when she was unconditionally backed by the cricket community and the Australian Army. But it was Tony Abbott's response to her transformation from man to woman that knocked her for six. It took less than an hour for the federal Liberal leader to call Ms McGregor after she forwarded the chapter of her book that outed her. Ms McGregor recalled that very moment - during her address to the National Press Club on Wednesday - when the prime minister told her 'it was okay'
Hafeez Bhatti, 33, and his wife, Khalida, 26, were verbally abused on a Sydney train on Wednesday. Stacey Eden, 23, overheard the woman calling them 'ISIS terrorists' and stood up for them. The couple said they will be pressing charges on the woman once she is identified . The woman has not been identified despite the video of the attack going viral . NSW police sources said a formal investigation is 'definitely' under way into Wednesday's incident .
Dr. Nikita Levy was fired from John Hopkins Health System in February 2013 after it was discovered he had secretly videotaped and photographed thousands of women during gynecological exams. He committed suicide ten days later. Investigators discovered roughly 1,200 videos and 140 images stored on a series of servers in his home. The settlement is one of the largest settlements on record in the U.S. involving sexual misconduct by a physician.
Measurements made by the European space probe Philae, which landed on comet 67P in November, show the comet's core isn't magnetised. Some astrophysicists have suggested that magnetism might have been responsible for aligning and then binding together rocks into larger boulders during the early stages of planet formation. But scientists say their data don't support this theory.
Elton John and lead singer of REM Michael Stipe have joined forces calling for the equal rights of transgender inmates in response to allegations of mistreatment at a Georgia prison. ‘Transgender women in male prisons have an equal right to protection from violence and abuse in prison, and yet they continue to face horrific injustices,’ according to a joint statement the musicians released Tuesday. Last week, the US Justice Department said prison officials must treat an inmate’s gender identity condition just as they would treat any other medical or mental health condition. A February lawsuit from the Southern Poverty Law Center filed against Georgia Department of Corrections officials on behalf of Ashley Diamond, a transgender woman.
Sebastian Thrun, who founded the Google X laboratory, said it was often difficult to grasp concepts before they come to fruition. But he said that, much like data is now routinely transmitted via computers, the same may soon be true for full personalities. 'It's maybe unimaginable but it's not as far off as people think. It's very doable,' said the German-born computer scientist.
People walking along Somerton Beach, southwest of Adelaide, found a deceased fully-clothed man aged about 45 lying on the shore on December 1, 1948. A post-mortem determined that the man had died of poisoning but police and coronial investigations were unable to identify the body due to several factors including that the poison used to kill him was undetectable. The Persian phrase 'ended' was scrawled on the scrap of paper and the discovery of a secret code and a woman's telephone number in the book where the paper came from. Even a handwritten note found hidden in the pocket of a man's trousers did not provide any clues to the identity.
Jerry Grayson, 59, was the youngest pilot to join the Royal Navy in 1972 at the age of 17. He was responsible for saving 15 yachtsmen during the Fastnet Yacht Race in 1979. He set himself the task of tracking down every aircraft he ever flew as part of rescue missions. After travelling 23,000 miles, he found that one of the choppers had been turned into a glamping unit. The Wessex Mark 1 now resides between a gypsy caravan and an old Routemaster bus in Blackberry Wood, Sussex.
Nyia Parler, 41, has been hospitalized for undisclosed reasons in Maryland ever since her 21-year-old son was found in a pile of wet leaves in Cobb Creek Park in Philadelphia last Friday. Police believe the man had been left in the woods all week - with nothing but a bible and a blanket - and was exposed to the rain and cold and to wild animals. Parler was initially charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping and neglect of a care-dependent person, and police have now added attempted murder to the list. She told concerned relatives last week that she had taken her son with her when she went to visit her boyfriend, who thought that family members were watching the son.
Scientists at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a device that clips onto the camera of an iPhone 4s to analyse samples for signs of cancer. The device uses the powerful cameras available now on most smartphones in combination with tiny beads that bind to cancerous cells. When clumped around a cell, the beads alter the way the light is scattered by the sample. They produce distinctive diffraction patterns in in the image if clumped together. Using a smartphone app, these images can then be sent to a central computer for analysis and then the result returned in less than 45 minutes. The researchers claim it can asses 100,000 cells from a single image in around 45 minutes .
The box truck collided with a car on Interstate 93 southbound in the city's Dorchester neighborhood at about 6am. Both drivers were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. As officials didn't want to risk running trains under the over-hanging truck, replacement shuttle buses were run for southbound passengers with long queues forming.
Venessa Harris, 12, was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer on January 5. The aspiring model was diagnosed after a fall and her leg started to hurt. She was named international winner in the Tamblyn Young Model Discovery contest in September. The 12-year-old is expected to make a full recovery after her chemotherapy treatment. She hopes to pursue a career in modelling after she recovers.
The Prime Minister made the gaffe on a campaign visit to Devon, where he must win several seats. The Devon tradition is to slather the scone with cream first, while the Cornish prepare their scones the opposite way. 'It all tastes the same, doesn't it?', he said, before risking wrath of purists by claiming 'it all tastes same'
Liberty Baker, 14, was walking to school in Witney, Oxfordshire, when she was hit by Robert Blackwell. The 19-year-old lost control of his car and ploughed into the schoolgirl last June . He had been smoking cannabis and was allegedly checking his phone at the time of the crash . Maureen Baker, 45, wanted to walk in front of a car at the scene of her daughter's death . Her husband Paul, 47, said she had 'dark thoughts' about committing suicide at the spot . Family say they are 'devastated' by the sentence handed to Blackwell at Oxford Crown Court  .
The 630ft New York Wheel will be able to carry as many as 1,400 passengers at a time, with one full cycle taking about 38 minutes to complete. It will include mobile bar cars, a 20-seat restaurant, a 4-D ride on the ground and an LED light show every night. The $500million (£340million) observation wheel is being built by Starneth BV, the Dutch company which erected the London Eye and is overseeing the Dubai Eye.
Martin Alvarado Jr., from Cicero, Illinois, appeared in court on Monday on a first-degree murder charge for the death of 18-month-old Edwin Eli O'Reilly. He was watching Edwin at their home in Cicero last Thursday when the toddler urinated on him during a diaper change, according to police. Enraged, the 23-year-old allegedly repeatedly hit the little boy. Edwin was rushed to MacNeal Hospital in Berywn, where he later died from multiple blunt force trauma and his death was ruled a homicide. He has been ordered to be held without bail.
Deanna Rudison, 55, has been charged with aggravated battery after New Orleans police say she was caught on video throwing bleach in the face of two Cohen High School students. The incident took place just before 8am Monday at a Quick Stop gas station in the 3300 block of Carondelet Street in New Orleans. Rudison's son, 27-year-old Jonathan Rudison was with her and allegedly took part in the attack on the two students. Both girls were taken to the hospital to be treated for suspected exposure to bleach, and one of them was also treated for a fracture.
Teenager from Mossley, Greater Manchester, ordered the deadly toxin off the 'dark web' He was unaware his online requests were being tracked by covert counter-terrorism officers. The 16-year-old pleaded guilty to trying to buy the toxin at Manchester Youth Court. But he claimed he was attempting to buy deadly poison because he wanted to commit suicide. He was sentenced to a 12 month referral order and was spared jail .
Micha Stunz, 45, has a 9 inch-long, 3.5 inch penis that now weighs up to 9.5lbs (4.3kg) He had silicone implants after being given a penis pump as a present at 20-years-old. He says the silicone implants make sex much more difficult for him - although it is not impossible. He uses a satchel to cover up his groin area when he is in public.
A man called Alex posted a video on YouTube in which he asked the programme on his iPad a series of questions about gay marriage, where to find gay club and how to register a gay marriage in the UK. He asks Siri in Russian 'Is gay marriage normal?' and gets the response: 'I believe this emotion should be considered negative' He also asks 'Siri, gay clubs around me?' and is told 'I would have turned red if I could'
Oklahoma University student Kelsey Higley, 22, made a video entitled 'Manipulation' to show what her body might look like if she could mold it like modelling clay on a whim. She used 126 different images to create the video that was published on Vimeo. The student artist browsed through hundreds of images of what might be considered beautiful and even changed the proportions of her eyes.
Ipsos Mori asked 98 candidates what they thought the biggest issues facing the country were. Not one Labour candidate listed government spending or the deficit as an issue. Top issue for all parties was the economy, mentioned by 85 per cent of Tory and Lib Dem candidates. The economy and the NHS were the most frequently mentioned issues among the three main parties.
Prime Minister said Boris Johnson has 'suddenly realised' he is not his 'competition' He said: 'He suddenly realised I'm not really his competition. His competition is people who'll have a crack at it after me' Mr Cameron said he saw his relationship with the London Mayor as 'co-opetition' .
The Anantara is part of The Palm project and is like nowhere else in the world. It has three turquoise-blue 'lagoons' ideal for swimmers of all experience levels. Rebecca Adlington was surprised to see at the hotel that some children had never learned swimming.
Detective Constable Ciara Campbell, 43, is accused of spying on ex-partner Stuart Swarbrick 200 times. She also allegedly spied on his new girlfriend Alice Coxhead 50 times, a court heard. A 'large number' of photos of his new partner were found on her iPad, jury told. Campbell denies three counts of unlawfully obtaining personal data and eight offences of unauthorised access to computer material under the Computer Misuse Act 1990.
Supermarket giant published a list of tips on how its 314,000 UK workers can stay active in their jobs. Industry insiders say it is part of a wider move to smarten up Tesco stores in the eyes of consumers. One suggested that slimmer employees can work faster and are less likely to be off sick .
Angela Linton, 47, was banned from Perry Beeches school in Birmingham after abusing staff. She wrote vile message directed at gay teacher Thomas O'Brien in his son's pass book. The 47-year-old has been given a community order and fined £185 for harassing the victim.
Australian internet companies will have to reveal names, IP addresses and residential addresses of 4,726 people who uploaded the film The Dallas Buyers Club online illegally. The Federal Court ruled on Tuesday that Australian internet companies, including iiNet and other ISPs, should hand over the names of those who illegally shared the film. iiNet has warned its customers to expect speculative invoicing - an 'intimidating' letter demanding significant sums of up to US$7,000 for an alleged infringement, or threatening higher costing court action. But legals experts say even if you are hit with a legal threat there are several ways to defend the accusations.
Prince Andrew has personally changed the fate of more than 100 vulnerable young women in Calcutta. Rescued from brothels and domestic servitude, child labour and human trafficking. The girls have been taught tailoring and silk printing through charity called Key to Freedom. Their kimonos, duster coats, pyjamas, scarves and make-up bags are sold online and on the British High Street by Topshop.
Michael Owen, 21, was preparing for his daughter's fifth birthday when he was killed in crash. Kyle Careford, also 21, thought to have died just days before turning 21. The two men were killed in the early hours of Sunday morning in Crowborough, East Sussex. Mr Owen's family say they still can't accept he's gone and are still looking for his car .
Dr Zoe Waller, 31, suffers from dermatographia - a type of urticaria, or hives - where a raised, itchy rash appears on the skin at the slightest pressure. It is thought to be caused when the cells under the surface of the skin release histamines as part of an allergic reaction, causing the skin to swell. Her students are required to learn 100 drugs for their course and each day, she will draw a new one on her skin. She uses a blunt pencil or cocktail stick to create detail needed for the composition of the drugs.
Tony Orrell, 56, from Feltham, Middlesex, struggled with his weight since childhood. His mother would bring back treats from the biscuit factory where she worked and he would spend his pocket money on pick and mix. By 2003, his size made it too difficult to work and he was too scared to sit in chairs. Tony and his wife Debbie piled on the pounds after their jobs kept them too busy to cook. The pair decided to make a change after staying with Tony's sister Anna who was having success with Slimming world and have lost a combined weight of 29st since 2012 .
Michael Rapiejko was accused of pointing a gun at Luis Colon as he got out of his car in October 2005. Also claimed that he choked him and threatened to shoot him in front of his wife and four children. In the end, the city settled with Colon for $20,000 under the condition that he dismissed all other claims. The settlement was reached in December 2008, the same time he left the New York Police Department and joined the Tucson Police Department. This as he is under fire for using possible excessive force when he mowed down an armed suspect in his police vehicle.
Britain ranked only the 27th best country in the world for health and wellness in an international league table. Obesity levels were the main factor pushing the UK down the health rankings. Overall, the UK came 11th in the table of countries with the highest standards of prosperity, health and tolerance.
In 2018, Nasa will launch the Orion spacecraft using the largest, most powerful rocket booster ever built; the Space Launch System (SLS) Tucked inside the stage adapter - the ring connecting Orion to the top propulsion stage of the SLS - will be 11 self-contained small satellites, each about the size of a large shoebox. Three missions will use these small satellites during the test flight to help develop technologies for astronauts travelling to deep space. Near-Earth Asteroid Scout, using solar sail propulsion, will fly by a small asteroid, taking pictures and making observations. BioSentinel will use yeast to detect, measure, and compare the impact of deep space radiation on living organisms.
Jenna Thomas, 21, was strangled to death by her stalker ex-boyfriend Philip Packer in 2008. Her twin sister Nikki Thomas, 27, says she wishes she had done more to save her. She appeared on This Morning to promote Stalking Awareness Week. Nikki said she wants to tell Jenna she didn't have to 'put up' with her ex's behaviour.
A business called Edward’s Snow Den has appeared in the White House according to Google Maps. Nothing happens when the icon for it is clicked, but for a short while it was listed as a snowboard shop. Security consultant Bryan Seely created the fake listing during a TED Talk in Kirkland. It follows claims that at least three terror groups plotting attacks against Britain have changed their communication methods since the leaks by Edward Snowden.
Woolworths launched 'Fresh in our Memories' last week in the lead up to Anzac Day. The online campaign was branded 'disrespectful' and 'disgusting' by social media users. Customers took to Facebook and Twitter to vent their anger over the campaign. The supermarket has been inundated with memes poking fun at the campaign . A spokeswoman for Woolworths said the campaign is not a marketing strategy.
The Block's up market South Yarra apartments are set to go under the hammer later this month. The four trendy Darling Street apartments have been valued between $ 1.3 million and $1.5 million by listing agents. Thousands of fans will finally get the opportunity to see the four trendy apartments for themselves when Channel Nine opens the doors to the public over the weekend. Realtors have been running VIP showings to give genuine buyers a feel of the renovated homes before the hammer falls on April 28 .
More than 200 members of Check It, the only documented gang of gay and transgender youths in America, have faced discrimination throughout their lives. But now, the 'tight-knit' gang members, aged 14 to 22, are fighting to break the cycle of poverty and violence that they have grown up in. They are working on their own clothing label, putting on fashion shows and working stints as models. They have also launched their own fashion label in a bid to escape their 'brutal' lives in Trinidad, Washington DC. But amid their achievements, they often encounter setbacks, with the community 'relentlessly trying to beat them down'
Obama has held the fewest number of state dinners since Harry S. Truman, who left office 62 years ago. In his first six years, Obama held just seven state dinners and will hold at least two more this year. The State Department pays the entire tab, which averaged about $500,000 each for Obama's seven dinners. Aides say Obama's overall level of engagement with foreign counterparts and the different ways he interacts with them is more important than number of dinners.
Jesse Willesee was arrested for smoking weed at Sydney Town Hall on Monday as part of the 420 campaign. His girlfriend Jasmine Dinjar has posed topless in underwear printed with marijuana leaves and fingernails painted with the cannabis sign. The couple are partners in crime to push their cause to legalise marijuana. Jasmine has posted provocative images of her promoting the use of cannabis on Instagram.
The Merfin is a rubber monofin that mimics the experience of swimming like a mermaid. Created by Australian freediver Kazzie Mahina, 37, from Byron Bay in New South Wales. Available in four sizes and priced at £99 for a child's fin and £120 for an adult's .
Residents in Farnham, Surrey, branded waste collection squads as 'little Hitlers' for enforcing recycling rules. Binmen said bag of Walkers prawn cocktail crisps fell foul of the rules – even though it had been dropped there by a litterbug. They left another bin full of rubbish because there was a scrap of cellophane on top. Waverley Council defended the binmen, saying they had 'nowhere suitable' to put non-recyclable items.
Andy Murray will marry long-term girlfriend Kim Sears at Dunblane Cathedral next week. The tennis star has left the vast majority of planning to his fiancee, Kim Sears, 27. Murray admits he 'couldn't care less' about the finer details of the day saying 'I try to stay out of all that sort of stuff' But he has chosen the menu based on a series of food tasting sessions with Miss Sears .
The woman developed symptoms which could be the deadly Ebola disease after returning from West Africa. The unnamed health worker is in isolation at Canberra Hospital where she is being treated for Ebola. Health officials say it's most unlikely she has Ebola and her symptoms - a fever and stomach upset - are consistent with many other conditions. The woman did not treat any cases of the deadly virus where she worked at an Ebola treatment clinic in Liberia before arriving in Australia on April 5.
Study uncovered a link between belief in God and other societal characteristics, such as a strong social hierarchy. Scientists suggest that religious beliefs help people cope in inhospitable habitats. Communities that believe in a high, controlling God or gods who enforce a moral code tend to live in politically complex groups with a social hierarchy beyond the local community - and often tend to animals. ‘When life is tough or when it's uncertain, people believe in big gods,’ said professor at the University of Auckland.
Katrina Maddox, 23, gave birth to Edward in the back of an ambulance in the early hours of last Thursday. Her first son Reuben, two, was born on the same stretch of busy A47 in North Tuddenham, Norfolk. He was delivered by his father Peter Maddox in the ambulance as he and wife Katrina rushed to hospital .
Two Muslim Liverpool supporters were pictured praying to Mecca at half-time in an FA Cup match. They had rolled out their prayer mat at the foot of some stairs beneath the stand. One of the men, solicitor Asif Bodi, 46, from Preston, explained that because the televised game didn’t kick off until 4pm, the final whistle would have blown too late for them to pray outside the ground. The extraordinary scene was captured on a mobile phone camera by Stephen Dodd.
Shelbie Brooke Richards, 21, and Sarah Adelia Graves, 22, were sentenced Thursday to multiple years in federal prison for their role in the 2011 hate killing of 47-year-old James Craig Anderson. Both women read letters of apology to Anderson's bereaved family. 'It was the worst decision of my life,' Richards said as she wept. 'I pray that not only God and Mr. Anderson can forgive me, but that his family can one day forgive me,' Graves said.
Jon Hamm, 44, was allegedly involved in a hazing scandal at the University of Texas at Austin in 1990. Court documents claim he and seven other frat brothers set fire to a 21-year-old pledge and beat him with a paddle and dragged him around the room with a claw hammer. Hamm was eventually charged with assault in connection with the incident, but he managed to get the charges dismissed before he began his ascent to superstardom . The actor, who won a Golden Globe for his role in the AMC series Man Men, is currently starring in The Big Date .
Somali-born author Ayaan Hirsi Ali, 45, emigrated to America in 2006 after facing death threats in the Netherlands, where she had been a member of parliament and a target for extremists after renouncing her faith and becoming an atheist. 'We are so blessed as women to live in the United States. The best place to be a woman in the world is in the U.S.,' she told The Daily Beast. 'I cannot imagine what it is like to be. a black man living in Saudi Arabia, in Iran - even. where the majority of people are black, like Africa,' she said.
Ben Cousins, 36, was due to appear in Fremantle Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning. The former AFL premiership player failed to appear and an arrest warrant has been issued . Cousins was arrested on March 11 after allegedly leading police on a low speed chase. He was charged with reckless driving, failing to stop and refusing a breath test. Cousins has a history of substance abuse and has been hospitalised twice for mental health assessments.
Britain was sixth from last in a list of 65 countries with only 30 per cent of people religious. This compared to 53 per cent who said they were not religious and 13 per cent 'convinced atheists' Thailand was the most religious country at 94 per cent, with Armenia, Bangladesh, Georgia and Morocco completing the top five on 93 per cent each .
Debenhams and Mothercare have called a halt to long-running promotions which fail to excite shoppers. Experts claim prolonged sales can devalue products and encourage shoppers to delay buying. A third of all fashion purchases are now made in a sale or promotion, figures show .
The Mindfulness for Travel series was developed for launch of new A380 service between London and San Francisco. Created by mindfulness expert Mark Coleman, also the Founder of the Mindfulness Institute. He recommends 'gentle exercising' on board, eating lighter meals and wearing comfortable clothes.
Sam Reese, 22, appeared on Channel 4's First Dates reality match-making show. He asked his date Kathleen to split the bill with him rather than pick up the tab himself. The 22-year-old's crime sparked a slew of furious responses on Twitter. 'I had death threats, one person said that the next time I come out in Manchester I'm dead'
A train heading from Queens into Manhattan was stalled underneath the East River around 8.30am Monday. Its conductor saw smoke coming from the board along the track's third rail. The train's 542 passengers were taken by a rescue train to Grand Central Station in Manhattan. Service on the 7 train was suspended for just less than two hours .
Sajid Javid said some values prevalent in certain Asian communities were 'totally unacceptable' Culture Secretary said a 'misplaced sense of political correctness' prevented police and social workers from properly investigating claims of abuse. Comments come after inquiries into sexual abuse of vulnerable girls targeted by Asian men in Rochdale, Rotherham and Oxford.
London-based Trotters have released 'New Born Baby Collection' in time for royal baby's arrival. The range includes boy's T-shirts and romper suits, complete with Bearskin hat-wearing soldiers. Also pretty smocked dresses and pink cardigans for girls, and rabbit booties. Prince George was pictured wearing Trotter's bodysuit at Plunket play group event in Wellington, New Zealand.
Mikaeel Kular, three, was killed by his mother Rosdeep Adekoya in January last year in Fife. She beat him for being sick and left him to die in agony for three days before dumping his body. She then told police the boy had wandered off sparking a huge manhunt before leading officers to the body. Police Scotland launched an internal investigation and up to 25 staff were alleged to have accessed confidential social work files belonging to the youngster. It has now been revealed nine workers were subject to disciplinary action and subsequently dismissed.
James Hannaway, manager of The Rex Cinema in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, has banned babies. He says he has cancelled the Tuesday matinees due to 'whingeing, bitching, snitching and the law' The special screenings were introduced in 2007 after complaints over babies. They were to allow parents to enjoy adult films with their children. Mr Hannaway said he was fed up with the whingeing from those attending the screenings without babies.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton enjoyed some downtime with husband Bill on Saturday afternoon, taking a stroll near their Chappaqua, New York, home. Meanwhile, her two 'Scooby' campaign vans got some TLC of their own at a local body shop, where they were also hand washed. Mrs Clinton will hit the campaign trail again today in New Hampshire, where she'll hold a round table at a family-owned business this afternoon. She'll participate in another tomorrow morning at a community college during her two-day swing through the Granite State .
Status Quo, Katherine Jenkins and West End star Elaine Paige will perform at the event. It is set to be one of the highlights of a three-day commemoration of the end of the Second World War. Other stars include boy band Blue, R&B singer Jamelia, pop star Pixie Lott, jazz vocalist Gregory Porter and tenor Alfie Boe.
Italian coffee giant Lavazza joined forces with the Turin-based engineering company Argotec and the Italian Space Agency to provide a specially designed machine for use off the planet. The espresso maker is dubbed ISSpresso — ISS standing for International Space Station. It is the first coffee machine able to work in micro gravity on the ISS, where the principles that regulate the fluid dynamics of liquids and mixtures are very different from those typical on Earth. It uses a 'capsule system' to fill plastic pouches with espresso and other hot drinks such as tea. Astronauts drink the coffee straight from the pouch using a straw.
Mark Allen Sanders was beaten with a paddle, dragged around a room by his genitals and had his pants set on fire during a hazing ritual at the University of Texas at Austin in 1990. The young man was hit so hard during the warped 1990 initiation that he suffered a fractured spine and nearly lost a kidney. Hamm, a sophomore, was identified as a ringleader and arrested in 1993, long before he became one of America's most recognizable actors playing boozy advertising exec Don Draper. Sanders subsequently withdrew from the university and sought counselling to cope with the shameful episode which resulted in a police inquiry and the fraternity chapter being disbanded.
Dr Terry Dubrow and Dr Paul Nassif, the resident experts on the popular E! series Botched, spoke to Cosmopolitan.com about the 'jaw-dropping' cases they were faced with while filming the upcoming season of the show. Dr Dubrow said that he and Dr Nassif were 'floored' by 60per cent of the surgeries they had to fix this season. One of their patients this season, Rajee Rajindra Narinesingh, received black market injections from a self-proclaimed 'physician’ who had her face filled with cement at a 'pumping party'
Jeff Dubois of KIRO, struggled to get through his report without swatting and waving his hands around as the bees buzzed around Interstate 5. The truck had just merged onto Interstate 5 around 3:30 a.m. when it tipped on its side, dumping its load of 448 hives, or about 13.7 million bees. The driver, a 36-year-old man from Idaho, was not hurt. The company that owns the insects sent beekeepers to recover as many as possible before the firefighters drowned them with foam.
The Queen was spotted riding her faithful black Fell pony, Carltonlima Emma, in Windsor Great Park. She was joined by Lord Vestey and her Head Groom Terry Pendry for the second day in a row. As is her wont, the monarch eschewed a helmet in favour of a silk headscarf for the ride. Her Majesty is famous for her love of horses and first found herself in the saddle aged four.
Sir Bradley Wiggins took part in the Paris-Roubaix one-day race for the last time for Team Sky. The Tour de France winner came 18th in the 254km race, which includes 27 cobbled sections and level crossings. But as the barriers came down to signal a train was passing through, racers can be seen swerving to avoid them in a desperate attempt to gain seconds on their rivals.
A report released by the Charleston County Sheriff's Department on Friday says deputies responded to a call about a fight between Scott and another man in 1987. When deputies told the two to break it up, the report states, Scott began shouting obscenities at the other man as well as a deputy before shoving the officer. Scott suffered a cut and was treated at a local hospital before being transported to the jail. The disposition of the case was not immediately known . The news comes as another excessive force complaint, as well and a lawsuit, is filed against Michael Slager stemming from his time on the North Charleston Police Department. Slager is the white officer fired this week after being charged with murder
Matilda Kahl, an art director at Saatchi & Saachi, has worn the same outfit to work every day for the past three years. Her uniform is made up of black trousers, a white shirt, black trousers and a custom leather rosette. She says she wants to be judged on her work and her work only.
More than seven million episodes from seasons one to four were illegally downloaded between February and April. Overall illegal downloading of show is up 45 per cent year-on-year, jumping from 4.9 million in 2014. Top country for illegal downloads of Game of Thrones episodes was Brazil, which accounted for almost one million of them. Top five TV shows illegally downloaded during same period were Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Vikings and House of Cards.
Melbourne-born, Paris-based designer Martin Grant will refresh the uniforms worn by Qantas' domestic and international pilots. A key focus of the redesign will be the female uniform, with CEO Alan Joyce saying there are an increasing number of women joining the ranks. The last time the uniform was redesigned was in 2003 by Australian designer Peter Morrisey .
HSBC was ordered to pay £500 to the couple for their ‘distress and inconvenience’ over the ‘unfair application of its age policy’. Financial Ombudsman Service found the lender guilty of being 'unfair' in the first case of its kind. HSBC said its decision was based on its age restrictions for interest-only loans.
The front row at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia were given an eyeful during the St George New Generation show on Thursday. Models strut down the runway in delicate sheer creations by Marriam Seddiq, and a few stood out for being particularly eyebrow-raising. One model paraded in a completely see-through mesh dress that left little to the imagination. Another wore an unusual skirt and pants creation that appeared demure front-on, but as the model walked was revealed to be a printed panel that viewed from the side revealed entirely sheer pants.
Widow, 97, lives in a care home in Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, with dementia. She owns a £600,000 house, savings and shares worth £100,000 and an income of £1,200 a month. Her two warring sisters, a retired GP and a radiographer, were stripped of the right to control her fortune. Senior Judge Denzil Lush said the ‘daughters don’t see eye to eye. In fact, they detest each other’. He said the elder sister could be jailed for attempting to alter a legal document.
Sister Gertrud Tiefenbacher's hands had been tied with a typewriter cord and a towel placed over her face. Her body was found by other nuns at the Sacred Heart Missionary in Ixopo, South Africa. Police say she was suffocated but they are unsure how many men attacked her. A small sum of money - thought to be in euros - had been stolen from her room .
Django Greenblatt-Seay, 33, shot the ad for his 2002 Ford Taurus at Hummel Park in Omaha, Nebraska. The video begins from far overhead, showcasing the silver car as just a speck among the vast expanse of trees. It then dramatically zooming in on the car's tires, headlights, dashboard and seats like a classic car commercial. The ad is soundtracked with an old-fashioned 1987 Ford Taurus commercial, which Greenblat-Sey interjects with a dubbed voice over to make the information relevant to the 2002 car.
Pippa Middleton, 31, and Nico Jackson, 36, enjoyed a romantic supper in Fulham last night. Pair, who have been together for two years, were spotted hand-in-hand as they walked down the street. Miss Middleton wore a tailored cream blazer, denim jeans and a heart-print top. Mr Jackson, a stockbroker, was seen giving her famous derrière a pat.
Jacob Hall invented the ruse that the tooth fairy lived thousands of kilometres away Down Under for his seven-year-old son, Evan, when he was late paying up the last time around. Jeff Pyrotek, from Seymour in Victoria, made the message for the little boy named Evan on the request of Mr Hall. Mr Hall said his son was 'totally overjoyed' with the message. He said Evan had not stopped talking about his 'Australian tooth fairy' ever since this happened.
Xana Doyle, 19, was killed after driver Sakhawat Ali crashed a stolen car while drunk and high on drugs. Toyota Avensis flipped and landed on its roof after the crash in Newport, South Wales. Ali, 23, was more than twice the drink-drive limit and had been taking class A and B drugs. He admitted causing death by dangerous driving and aggravated vehicle taking at court.
A 49-year-old cancer patient's giant tumour underneath her left breast was 'completely destroyed' and 'dissolved away' after she received a pioneering new drugs cocktail to treat melanoma. Doctors at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York have hailed their patient's recovery 'one of the most astonishing responses', ever seen. Scientists at the hospital have conducted a trial, treating patients diagnosed with advanced melanoma with a new type of treatment. They combined a standard drug already used, ipilimumab, with another, nivolumab. In a staggering 61 per cent of patients receiving the combination therapy, the researchers found significant tumour shrinkage.
Melvin the giraffe was attacked by an eland antelope at Kristiansand Zoo in Norway on Easter Monday. The five-year-old giraffe had got his head stuck in the enclosure's fence when he was gored. Around 30 people, many of them children, witnessed the unprovoked attack at the zoo. Melvin was named in a readers' competition in a national newspaper when born in 2010 .
Sarah Wilson complained to Mamamia after her image was used to illustrate a story about orthorexia nervosa. Wilson’s face was plastered on the article alongside controversial wellness blogger Belle Gibson, who has been accused of faking terminal cancer, and Paleo diet preacher Pete Evans. The journalist and lifestyle guru behind the ‘I Quit Sugar’ book and website fumed on Monday: ‘Is this how such things should be done?’. Mamamia editor-in-chief Jamela Rizvi said the choice of images originally used were 'not ideal'
Sarah Flower, nutritionist and author, says it's time to ditch vitamin pills for a diet rich in clean, fresh and unprocessed foods. 'The cleaner your diet - using fresh ingredients and cooking at home - the less likely you are to need to rely on supplements to boost your health,' she says .
James Freedman, 49, is a one-man pickpocket show called Man Of Steal. He shows how to remove a pair of expensive sunglasses hanging from a jacket breast pocket. He even takes off someone’s tie without them realising. Freedman has advised the Metropolitan Police and taught the ‘art’ to actors.
The Hot Pursuit star's lawyer Fred Silberberg told People late Friday that the 42-year-old 'has never wanted to destroy her embryos' However, she's not planning on using them either, the attorney said in the statement. Vergara 'is content to leave the embryos frozen indefinitely as she has no desire to have children with her ex,' he said.
Natalie Prescott, 26, dived 40ft off Appley Bridge Quarry, near Wigan, in June 2012. Her family were told she would lose both of her legs and be unable to walk or stand. She had several operations during a three-month hospital stay, including metal plating in her ankle. She finally took her first steps one year after the accident, and then gave birth to her new baby, Scarlett, in August 2013.
Documents suggest methyl bromide may have been improperly applied in various locations in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday. EPA regional administrator Judith Enck said the agency and Puerto Rico's Department of Agriculture are investigating where and when the pesticide was used and how much was applied. The chemical sickened a family of four from Wilmington, Delaware, last month in the US Virgin Islands. Steve Esmond and his wife, Dr Theresa Devine, and their two teenage sons fell seriously ill during their stay at a resort on the island of St. John. Sean, 16, and Ryan, 14, remain in critical condition.
Iain Mackay, 40, bled to death in Hua Hin, 125 miles south of Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday. His girlfriend Nilobon Patty, 35, has been accused of 'indirectly causing his death' The couple had been seeing each other for three years but ended their relationship last month. Ms Patty, also known as Patty Patrick, has denied any involvement in the death. She claims she was not with another man, but out with friends when an 'obviously drunk' Mr Mackay appeared in the bar.
Pauline Hanson described halal certification as a 'profit, money-making racket' and that the public were being 'hoodwinked' over the issue. The One Nation leader also said that the protests on Saturday were about 'criticism, not racism' Her comments came after protesters clashed with anti-racist activists in Sydney and Melbourne on Saturday.
Tittygram and Titisign have popped up in Russia offering the eyebrow raising service. For as little as $6, or £4, they promise to get your message across in a way which is certain to grab attention. Burger King is one of the first big companies to take advantage of the service .
The suspect, who is described as Hispanic, medium build and wearing a grey hoodie at the time, apparently had no motive for staging the attack in the 11000 block of Wagner Street in Del Rey, Los Angeles. According to the victim's father, the attacker walked in through an unlocked front door around midnight and proceeded to fire shots after a heated conversation. The father then ran into the boy's bedroom to shield him as the gunman followed shooting, authorities said. The boy was rushed to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center where he underwent surgery for a head wound. As of Monday, he was listed in critical but stable condition.
Alissa Sizemore, from Vernal, Utah, was only seven-years-old when a truck ran over her foot and immediately severed her right leg below the knee last May. She had to have her leg amputated and was fitted with a prosthetic leg in September. Last month, she gave her first solo dance performance since she became an amputee. She chose Colbie Caillat's hit Try, a song that she and her mom felt accurately reflected her emotional journey over the past year, for her debut performance.
Mitya the bear was found abandoned outside a circus in Vladivostok, east Russia, earlier this year. He was taken to Sadgorod Zoo where he joined two young cubs also believed to have been orphaned as a result of hunting. Masha the bear cub is being hailed as a real life Paddington after being flown business class from Siberia to a new home in Moscow .
The female, named Varvara, swam 14,000 miles (22,500km) from the east coast of Russia to breeding grounds off the coast of Mexico, and back, without even stopping for a snack when she was nine years old. Her return journey across the North Pacific raises questions about the critically endangered creature’s conservation status. The previous longest journey made by a mammal was held by a humpback whale, who swam more than 11,706 miles (839km) in 2011. Experts have been monitoring the species living off Russia for years and tracked the record-breaking journey.
Flight VS44 should have left McCarran airport at 4.30pm local time on Easter Monday. But a series of delays meant the 403 passengers did not get away on their flight to Gatwick until early on Wednesday. Passengers were shunted back and forth from the airport to the Tropicana Las Vegas hotel. They were eventually told there was a problem with the plane's rudder. Virgin has said eligible passengers would be getting EU compensation of €600 (a £434 out-of-pocket expenses) But some are demanding much more and are considering legal action.
Scott Kelley, now 50, and stepdaughter Mary Nunes, now 19, surrendered at U.S. embassy on Monday. They were flown back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport, where Kelley was arrested. The pair fled New Hampshire in 2004 along with Genevieve Kelley, Mary's mother, during a custody dispute with Mark Nunes, Genevie's former husband and Mary's father. Genevieved refused to hand daughter over to Mr Nunes, and took her to Colorado. She then boarded a flight to South America, and was not seen again for a decade. She handed herself in last November, but refused to give up location of her husband and daughter.
Social media expert Sarah-Jane Kurtini says people need to be more aware of their ramblings on the web. She says it's hard for people to know where the line stops when it comes to posting personal details online. Private social networks offer a secure way to share the pictures of your children with your family and friends. Set your location settings to off if you do not want people to figure out where you and your children live.
Bali Nine ringleaders Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan will find out if their last-ditch legal appeal against their death row sentence will be allowed to proceed on Monday. A Jakarta court is due to decide whether the pair’s lawyers can challenge Indonesian President Joko Widodo's decision to deny the two Australians clemency. The unusual appeal in the state administrative court is likely the pair's last legal avenue to save them from the firing squad for their part in the 2005 Bali Nine heroin smuggling bid. The pair are currently awaiting execution on the death island of Nusakambangan with seven other prisoners after they were transferred from their home of almost ten years.
Chloe Owens, 27, from Swanley, Kent, came up with the idea for Bump 2 Breast when she was pregnant. She struggled to remember which boob she had used last when breastfeeding so included a breast-tracking feature. The app, which is available on all mobile platforms, has already been downloaded 20,000 times.
Karen Buckley, 24, was last seen on CCTV leaving Sanctuary nightclub in Glasgow at 1am on Sunday. Her handbag, which she was carrying on the night of her disappearance, was later found in a park. Police have arrested a 21-year-old man 'in connection with her death' after making the discovery. Officers have taped off High Craigton Farm near Bearsden, near Milngavie, to the north of Glasgow. Police Scotland said they are following a 'definite line of enquiry' into Ms Buckley's disappearance.
The group, or possibly individual, released the info of employees of the CIA, FBI and DHS on the site Pastebin.com, which allows anonymous posts. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the leak but would not elaborate on who was affected or how many addresses had been leaked. The post claims to reveal the information of FBI Director James Comey and DHS Director Charles Johnson, in addition to previous directors. Also included in the post are what it claims is the personal information of Rudy Giuliani as well as that of Giuliani's son and daughter.
Nick Clegg said there was a range of reasons why groups of former supporters left the party. He said public sector workers had left because their pensions were hit and some faced job cuts. But he said none of them were to do with his policy making decisions. Tory source said: 'This sums Nick Clegg. Its everyone's fault but his own. He is like a petulant child'
Hollie Tillbrook, 17, was out with her boyfriend in Basildon, Essex, when she suddenly collapsed. Doctors believe her potassium levels had plummeted to such a low level that her heart stopped. But two off-duty police officers rushed to her side and gave her CPR until an ambulance arrived. She was then rushed to hospital, where she was put into an induced coma. But the teenager then made an unexpected recovery which stunned medics. She is now recovering at home with her mother Denise Bennett in Leigh, Essex .
David Bulman, 55, and his wife Lubova had a row after he criticised her for not doing chores. His wife threw all his shirts outside, but he followed her and shouted at her. He pulled her hair and punched her several times in the face before leaving in his car. Neighbours called the police after Bulman drove away, damaging a gate post and a van. He was given a 12-month community order after he pleaded guilty to assault.
The screening system spots chemical signals in exhaled air that are linked to tumour development. By looking for distinctive ‘breath prints’, researchers were able to distinguish between patients at high and low risk of developing the disease. Israeli researchers say the system is accurate, cheap and allows patients to be monitored without using invasive procedures.
A-listers from Michelle Obama to Angelina Jolie lent their support to the #bringbackourgirlscampaign. More than 200 girls remain in captivity while scores of other children have gone missing. Children as young as four are being used within the ranks of Boko Haram – as cooks, porters and look-outs. Others are trained to fight, forced to be suicide bombers or sold as sex slaves. 1.2m people have been forced to flee their home, displaced inside Nigeria or in neighbouring countries.
The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend - now in its 18th year - is a flashback to classic cars, vintage pinups, Tiki drinks, tattoos and a fashion aesthetic that balances high heels with just as high hair. Around 20,000 fans of the era gathered over the weekend for musical performances and car show off the Strip at The Orleans Hotel and Casino. 'It's good clean fun, with a hint of naughty,' said Tara O'Hara of Chicago.
Johnny Depp, 51, and Amber Heard, 28, arrived in Brisbane, Australia, on Tuesday morning local time. The couple, who've been married for 10 weeks, hadn't been photographed together in more than two months, fueling speculation about the state of their marriage. The sighting comes just hours after People.com claimed they were 'leading separate lives'
Pierre Collins, 33, was taken into custody on suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of Barway Collins, 10, who has been missing for nearly a month. The body of the 10-year-old was found on Saturday around 1pm by searchers from a Boy Scout troop about ten feet from the river's edge in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Police Chief Stephanie Revering said Sunday the boy's father, Pierre Collins, was a primary suspect in the case. Collins was phootgraphed Monday being placed in the back of a squad car in handcuffs and taken away.
A new Reddit thread asking users to submit the most horrendous baby names they have ever come across attracted more than 18,000 comments in just 24 hours. FEMAIL has compiled the worst examples, including the names 'Orgasm', 'Mazen' and 'Abstinence' The most popular baby names in the UK for a girl and a boy for 2014 are Sophia, Emily and Lily.
Hillary Clinton stopped at Kristin's Bistro & Bakery in Keene, New Hampshire on her way to a small-business roundtable event on Monday. 'A few of the staff didn't want to come out to meet Hillary,' said a cashier, 'They just don't like her' Clinton's communications director Jennifer Palmieri wouldn't rule out the possibility that some of the customers were brought in for the occasion. 'I think maybe some of them, but I don't know,' she said. Clinton's team took flak last week for bringing three Iowa Democratic partisans to a cafe where they appeared to be 'everyday Americans' meeting over coffee.
Sir John Major said the SNP would use any power they wield in Westminster to foster division. He mocked Ms Sturgeon over her demand to play a role in propping up a Labour government. He said she is 'not even bothering' to stand as an MP herself in the next election. But Ms Sturgeon branded his comments 'an affront to democracy' .
Jaclyn Pfeiffer, 29, and Kelly Bardier, 33, worked at Aloma Methodist Early Childhood Learning Center in Orange County, Florida, full-time and part-time for the last 18 months, respectively. The two have been together since October last year. The daycare is run by Aloma United Methodist Church, who say they 'felt the need' to let both women go because of their sexuality. The church says their policies 'reflect the beliefs and values of this congregation' .
Natasha Willard, 17, was studying for her A-levels in Cwmbran, Torfaen, when she fell ill . She came home from a night out with friends on December 5 and went straight to bed. Four days later she started vomiting and had aches and pains and was taken to hospital. She was diagnosed with encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, and is now in hospital. Her family have been told by doctors that they do not know if she will make a full recovery. They are now trying to teach her to walk and talk again and are raising money for treatment.
Poul Thomsen, the IMF's Europe Director has been quoted by the Greek media as saying he could not see a successful conclusion to the country's current bail out. The fund's Europe chief reportedly told his executive board that negotiations were not going as hoped. Greece has been given until 20 April to clean up its finances and set in place economic reforms.
Chloe Valentine, 4, died of massive head injuries after being forced to ride a motorbike that repeatedly crashed over a three-day period in the backyard of her Adelaide home in January 2012. Her mother, Ashlee Polkinghorne, and her then partner are in jail after pleading guilty to Chloe's manslaughter through criminal neglect. In an emotional statement outside the Adelaide inquest on Thursday, Chloe's grandmother Belinda Valentine welcomed Coroner Mark Johns' ruling that Families SA was broken and fundamentally flawed. 'The sun comes up tomorrow even though you don't want it to,' Mrs Valentine said.
Pictures belong to the family of Sir Paul's late housekeeper Rose Martin, who was among those invited to the event at the 17th Century Castle Leslie in County Monaghan. The remarkable picture is a portent of the bitterness that would follow the wedding in 2002 – as Sir Paul and Ms Mills separated in 2006 and went through a bitter and messy divorce in 2008.
Martyn Uzzell, 51, was riding from Land's End to John O'Groats for Macmillan Cancer Support when he died. He was thrown into path of a car by a four-inch deep pothole on the A65 near Giggleswick, North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire County Council sent workers to inspect the hole a month before the tragedy. But it was decided that immediate repairs were not necessary and no action was taken. His widow Kate has now won a six-figure payout from the council who failed to mend the road.
Lib Dem leader is touring the country in a bright yellow election battlebus fitted out with a radio studio. Aides say it is part of a deliberate strategy to get the Deputy Prime Minister out of London to meet normal people as they go about their daily lives. He has pulled pints, sipped cocktails, hurtled down a zipwire or chatted to Joey Essex or a hedgehog .
Scott Stephenson was due to be jailed for stealing a phone from a man he found collapsed in the street. The 19-year-old was re-bailed for sentence after failing to turn up to a previous hearing. He unleashed an expletive-filled rant outside Newcastle Crown Court this week. Stephenson and friend Dale Walker, 25, stole the man's phone and abandoned him the next day.
Gemma, 34, has expanded her range of plus-size clothing for Evans with seven new curve-flattering tops and dresses. New additions include brightly coloured swing tops and blouses, as well as a pair of floral fringed kimonos. The TOWIE star has taken inspiration from the catwalks and is keen to show her fans that you don’t have to be size six to rock a fashion trend .
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich used the demonstration to show off the firm's button sized computed and controller wristband. He was able to cause lights on the robots to change shape, and control their movement from the bans. The robots are controlled by a wristband containing Intel's Curie computer the size of a button.
Mathew Sitko, 23, of Lewiston, Idaho, crashed through a yard and over two terraces before getting snared in a chain-link fence. The fence is the only reason the car vehicle did not topple over into the canyon with Sitko still behind the wheel. The man, a passer-by, grabbed a nearby rock and smashed Sitko's window, before pulling the victim from the car. He dragged Sitko further up to safety, where police and paramedics arrived shortly after.
US researchers say very few of these - often very expensive - weight loss plans have solid evidence to back up their claims. Only a few programmes have shown their users lose more weight than those not using them. Others produce no better results than people dieting on their own or getting health information elsewhere, while some may actually be harmful to health. But a handful - including Weight Watchers, the Atkins diet, Jenny Craig and NutriSystem - do appear to be effective.
Lipscomb police chief Warren Carey was trying to arrest Mayor Lance McDade when the fight broke out, according to a city clerk. Carey was later spotted 'hobbling' into his office with an injured leg before he was transported to the hospital. McDade is currently in jail for resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer, city officials said .
A spring storm that had doused Northern California for the previous 24 hours arrived in Southern California on Tuesday night, bringing mostly light but necessary rainfall across a region that has been experiencing extreme drought conditions. Thousands were without power for several hours because of the storm, and the Los Angeles Dodgers had a rare rain delay on the second day of the season. Earlier in the day, the unusually cold spring storm brought heavy rain and hail to parts of Northern California and coated the mountains in snow - a welcome respite but one that will do little to ease the historic drought, forecasters say.
Great British Bake Off host Sue Perkins is now favourite to replace Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear. Bookmakers Coral have her evens for the role, ahead of Dermot O'Leary and Jodie Kidd. Clarkson was sacked by the BBC after he verbally abused one of the show's producers. He was initially suspended by the broadcaster on March 10 for the attack on Oisin Tymon .
Sophie Thomas wore the shirt to class photo day at Clermont Northeastern Middle School in Batavia, Ohio. School principal said word was removed to 'prevent any unintended controversies' Thomas said: 'I just want to spread equality, and a lot of people here don't agree with me' Superintendent said situation was 'blown out of proportion'
Work and Pensions Secretary said Ed Miliband was 'peddling lies' about Government's record. Former Tory leader set out powerful moral case for party's policies in interview with Daily Mail. Claimed Labour 'doesn't understand the importance of work in cultural, social and health sense' Hailed the 'staggering' increase in employment, now at a record high, under the Tories .
The form was purchased at an ephemera show in Delaware by rare book dealer Ian Brabner. It is ominously titled ‘Invisible Empire’, an alternative name for the clan at the time. The KKK was founded in 1866 in Tennessee, with Nathan Bedford Forrest becoming the first leader, or grand wizard, in 1867. Today it's thought to number in the low thousands, with most people affiliated with it living in America's Deep South.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has urged people to continue with their Anzac Day plans, adding security would be ramped up on the day. Sevdet Besim, 18, has been remanded in custody after appearing briefly in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Saturday. Two teenagers remain in custody following raids in Melbourne's south-east after police were tipped off about an imminent attack. More than 200 heavily-armed officers swooped on four Melbourne homes on Saturday morning.
A quarter of Britons will be from a minority background by 2051, according to new data. The rise will be due to a baby boom among Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and African immigrants. The number of white Britons will increase by almost three million between now and 2051. But the minority population will increase more than three times faster, by 10 million .
Violet, Countess of Grantham may be coming back in the new American show The Gilded Age. Set in 19th Century New York and focusing on the city's most privileged families. American-born Cora (played by Elizabeth McGovern) may also reappear in new series.
Oleg Kalashnikov, a former member of the Ukrainian parliament, was found dead Wednesday evening. Interior Ministry said he had died of gunshot wounds but did not say whether it was homicide or suicide. He had knowledge of the 'Anti-Maidan' movement, which opposed pro-Western protests that ousted Viktor Yanukovych.
Maglev train completed a test run on a track in Yamanashi, Japan. It beat the previous record of 361mph (580km/h) set in 2003. Another attempt is scheduled for tomorrow, and engineers predict it could reach 373mph. The seven-car train was able to go so fast because it made use of a magnetic charge to lift and move it above a guideway. The technology promises a ride that's smoother, quieter and almost twice as fast as traditional high-speed rail.
Rachel Lynn Lehnardt, 35, from Evans, Georgia, was spotted outside her house wearing a hooded jacket and workout clothes just days after being arrested. She was charged with two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and is out on bail. The mother-of-five allegedly threw a party at her home and played naked Twister with her daughter's friends before she had sex with an 18-year-old male in the bathroom. She also allegedly used sex toys in front of the teenagers and showed her daughter explicit photos of her having sex with her current boyfriend. She lost custody of her five children, aged four, six, eight, 10 and 16.
238m passengers passed through British airports in 2014, just three million less than the pre-recession boom peak of 241m in 2007. Most passengers (144m) fly to Europe which enjoyed a 5.4 per cent rise year on year in visitors from the UK. Germany proved a more visited destination even than France and Italy, which were all ranked behind Spain and the US. The United Arab Emirates also ranks in the top 10 countries British flyers most travel to.
Officers found boxes containing frozen carcasses of dozens of dogs at Rio de Janeiro snack bar. Dog meat used for fillings of 'pastels', a traditional Brazilian stuffed pastry normally made with beef. Owner Van Ruilonc admitted to making the snacks from dog meat, police said. He said the animals were strays he had rounded up from streets in the city, which will host Olympics.
The 40-year-old actor bought Blackadore Caye, an unpopulated 104-acre island off the coast of Belize, in 2005 for $1.75 million. He recently teamed up with Paul Scialla, the chief executive of New York development firm Delos, to create the eco-conscious resort, with plans to open in 2018. The aim of DiCaprio and his partners is to rehabilitate the ecosystem of the area, which has endured deterioration from over-fishing, deforestation and an eroding coastline.
VisitScotland survey found 5.54 marriages per 1,000 in Scotland, compared to 5.40 in England. A quarter of all marriages in Scotland involved couples from outside of the country last year. Tourist board report found Dumfries and Galloway is the most popular area for weddings in the UK. The council area is famous for its 'runaway weddings' which began in 1754.
ISIS militants have seized up to 90 per cent of Yarmouk camp in south Damascus, it has been claimed. The jihadis posted gruesome images showing severed heads of two alleged leaders of Hamas-linked group. The men are alleged to be members of Aknaf Beit al-Maqdis, an anti-Assad group. Hamas has declared Israel its sworn enemy, but its presence in the camp has been to defend 18,000 residents from a crippling two year siege carried out by the Assad regime. Palestinian officials and Syrian activists said ISIS have been working with rivals from the Al Qaeda affiliate in Syria, Nusra Front.
Representatives from Comcast and Time Warner Cable will meet with US Department of Justice officials to discuss concerns raised by their planned $45billion merger, according to reports. The meeting next Wednesday would aim to negotiate possible. concessions addressing competition concerns created by the combination of the two cable giants. The proposed meeting will be the first time the cable companies have met with regulators since announcing their proposed deal a year ago.
Dove has asked women to rate themselves as either 'beautiful' or 'average' in a new video. In Australia, 83 per cent of women say they would describe themselves as average looking. Just four per cent think they're worthy of the glowing epithet in the world. The video is part of Dove's #ChooseBeautiful campaign, which aims to 'encourage women worldwide to reconsider the choices they make about their beauty'
Jared McCarroll, head chef at M Restaurant and Grill, says the first step to a perfect steak starts when you are shopping. When buying steaks purchase the best meat you can afford and speak to your butcher. Marbling means your steak is full of mono saturated fatty acid, proven to reduce cholesterol levels. It also has a low melting point, thus giving you the melt-in-the-mouth effect .
Billy Mitchell, seven, was born with Apert syndrome, a rare genetic condition which causes malformations. He endured a series of major operations to correct the deformities - which included a procedure to crack open and reshape his skull and another to rebuild his features. The surgeries carried risks including meningitis, brain damage, catastrophic bleeding leading to stroke and potentially death, but Billy pulled through and now his parents say he loves his new face.
Mahendra Bavishi, 69, is joint director of Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Ltd in Khartoum, Sudan. He said detectives have asked to put 'sensitive' questions to his British-based son Manish Bavishi. Mr Bavishi said the robbers almost certainly had some inside information. He described the robbery as a ‘tragedy’ for his family after the business had just started to make a small profit.
Social Services Minister Scott Morrison has announced the end to religious exemption on children’s vaccinations for access to childcare benefits. The 'conscientious objector' exemption has been effective since the Howard Government. Parents who refuse to immunise their children are set to lose up to $15,000 a year for every child when the changes come into force from January 1, 2016 . Currently around 39,000 Australian children under the age of seven are not vaccinated .
Essex and Gloucestershire councils have already implemented 'loneliness maps' to target 'danger zones' Being lonely can lead to health problems including dementia and high blood pressure. Campaigners call on other councils to draw up their own versions for their local area.
The 47-year-old man from Warwick, 150km south-west of Brisbane, has been charged with 145 child exploitation offences. Police allege he used a range of social media sites to prey on children under the age of 16. So far 28 victims have been identified from Queensland, NSW and Victoria, but police believe there may be others as far away as Western Australia. The man faces five charges of rape, four counts of indecent treatment of children under 16, and eight counts of grooming child under 16 with intent to procure engagement in a sexual act.
Liana Barrientos, 38, of the Bronx, pleaded not guilty on Friday to two felony charges of filing a false instrument, involving marriage licences. She is accused of marrying 10 men over the course of 11 years and charging a fee for her 'services' . On Friday she was arrested for using an emergency exit at a Bronx subway station instead of paying a fare for her trip just hours after leaving the court . She was released without bail and her niece Tracy Barriento, 19, was also arrested for evading the fare .
A Dartmouth College judicial committee has 'derecognized' Alpha Delta after several pledges received brands on their backsides. It found Alpha Delta responsible for causing harm to pledges and violating terms of a suspension for alcohol violations. The 46-year-old Greek organization partly inspired the 1978 National Lampoon's Animal House starring John Belushi .
Aedes aegypti, known for its black and white stripes, can spread crippling diseases like dengue and chikunguya. The blood suckers were discovered in the international terminal baggage on February 17, March 30 and again on March 31. Authorities said if the troublesome mosquitoes hadn't been detected they could have become a serious threat to the health of those living around the airport. In February authorities were forced to step up bio security at Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane airports after exotic mosquitoes were found.
Christine Lynn Smith, 50, was arrested on Tuesday after the bodies of 10 dogs and three cats were found decomposing in her former home in Macon, Georgia. The 50-year-old's home on North Pine Knoll Drive was recently auctioned off, and new homeowner Ed Harrell was checking out the property in the afternoon when he found a dead dog just inside the doorway and called police. Deputies had to completely air out the home, which stenched of ammonia, before proceeding inside to find the decaying bodies of nine more dogs and 3 cats - most in crates. The animals' bodies were so decayed that it was impossible to conduct a necropsy to see how
Malcolm Turnbull is set to feature on the front cover of the GQ Australia May issue which hits newsstands on Monday 20 April. In an eight page interview, the minister from Sydney’s exclusive suburb of Point Piper confirmed rumours that he had planned to run for Prime Minister if Tony Abbott had been successfully toppled in February's leadership spill. His appearance in the high profile magazine has sparked criticism and accusations that the minister if fishing for votes.
Nationwide Building Society is giving anyone up to the age of 70 the chance to take out a 35-year loan. Offer comes as pension reforms give over-55s access to billions of pounds from today. Tens of thousands of savers are being tempted to put their money into property. Surge of ‘silver landlords’ is likely to push up house prices, say economists.
Waheed Ahmed, 21, is said to be a member of the extremist group Hizb ut-Tahrir. He was arrested by Turkish police at the border town of Reyhanli last week. He is the son of Rochdale councillor Shakil Ahmed, who was pictured with Ed Miliband. Ahmed was one of nine detained, including four children aged from one to 11.
Stephanie Scott, 26, was due to marry fiancé Aaron Leeson-Woolley in a small NSW town this Saturday. But she vanished on Easter Sunday while making final preparations for her big day. Her car was found on Thursday, 7km outside of the town of Griffith, 550km west of Sydney. Vincent Stanford, 24, has been charged with her murder despite not having found her body. Family and friends who travelled from around the world to be at the wedding now face the devastating task of planning her funeral .
Ron and Miriam Pearson met at an evening dance during the Second World War. He was a sergeant in the RAF police and she a driver for the Auxiliary Territorial Service. They married in 1943 and settled in Broughton near Chester to raise their 'adored' family . After almost 72 years together, Mrs Pearson, 95, died last month aged 94. Her husband followed two days later aged 94 at the Countess of Chester Hospital, Cheshire . They were buried in a joint funeral at Blacon Crematorium, near Chester, this week .
Andrea Furlan was captured on camera by filmmaker friend Irina Niculescu standing in front of a river in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes. He holds a ‘butterfly landscape’ designed instrument to his mouth and plays a tune, while an unsuspecting herd of cows graze in the background. Suddenly a cow steps out from behind the herd and with its ears lifted begins walking towards the river, which separates it from Andrea.
The German woman, who has not been named, was in a taxi which was stuck in traffic shortly after arriving at Charles de Gaulle airport on Wednesday afternoon. Three thieves are said to have ‘appeared from nowhere’ and smashed a rear window of the car, making off with the bag. The heist took place in the Landy Tunnel, which is just under a mile long and notorious for smash-and-grabs.
Ukip leader's outburst came less than half an hour into the event at Westminster's Central Hall. He complained of a 'total lack of comprehension' from those in attendance at live TV debate. Mr Farage was heckled by members of the audience before David Dimbleby intervened. He said: ‘There just seems to be a total lack of. comprehension on this panel, and indeed amongst this audience, which is a remarkable audience even by the Left-wing standards of the BBC’.
Labour leader refuses to guarantee Harriet Harman the second most powerful job if he wins election. Miss Harman has said she intends to become Deputy Prime Minister if Labour wins power. Mr Miliband said: 'I don't do what I call measuring the curtains, which is starting to presume the result of the election' .
University student says she turned to sex work after her student loan failed to cover her rent. She says that traditional means of earning did not cover the cost of living in London. The student says that she is well aware of the risks she is taking to avoid being arrested . But she says that it has been beneficial to her studies and she enjoys her work .
The Houston Texans defensive tackle released the video as part of his announcement that he has signed an endorsement deal with Reebok. The standing box jump - a popular CrossFit workout move - is billed as a personal best. After completing the jump, Watt, 26, screams and declares: 'It must have been the shoes, baby!' .
Californian farmers have been allowed to hog dwindling supplies of water, digging ever-deeper bore holes to keep the rest of us stocked up with all-year-round peaches, sweet peppers and pistachios. Almonds are annually consuming 1.07 trillion gallons of water in the state - a fifth more than the entire indoor water usage of all 39 million Californians. The problem is that almonds guzzle water on a monumental scale.
Lillian Bustle, a burlesque performer from New Jersey, explained in her TED talk that 'fat' is just another word - and using it doesn't have to be an insult. She also calls herself 'short', because she is 5'3'', and 'wife' because she's married, noting that each of these words is just an honest description of what she is.
Patrick and Marianne Charles, 78 and 74, were without heating during a power cut in November last year. Couple sat down in their conservatory in Eastbourne, East Sussex, with a glass of wine each and fired up the barbecue. The conservatory quickly filled with smoke and within minutes the couple were unconscious. They laid dead for 16 days before their son, Andrew Charles, raised the alarm. Inquest at Hastings Magistrates' Court recorded a conclusion of accidental death.
Perth Glory will be excluded from the A-League finals after breaching the salary cap over three seasons. The club were found to have exceeded the cap by around $400,000 this season alone. FFA chief executive David Gallop said he expects Perth's management to be removed in the wake of the mess. Glory have filed with the Supreme Court of Western Australia seeking an injunction against the verdict.
More than one million people have already booked their slots to see the piece of linen. The 14 foot-long linen has the faded image of a boarded man and has been a source of wonder for centuries. The shroud has been dated to the end of the 13th century, lending support to those who say it is a medieval forgery.
Louise Smith, 38, secretly plucked a young girl's hair and put it in her food at the Crown and Thistle pub. She was eating with the child and a man in the pub near Carlisle, Cumbria, last May. But Carlisle Magistrates' Court heard she did not have enough money to pay for the £21 dinner. CCTV footage showed her standing over the girl, aged under 10, and pulling two hairs from her head.
The error was spotted during a Hampshire Constabulary training course in Hamble near Southampton. Two officers have decided to proudly continue wearing the tops with the mistake on the left sleeve. Chairman of the Hampshire Police Federation burst out laughing when he saw the uniform. John Apter said the officers will only wear the uniforms 'internally' and not when they are patrolling.
Migrant workers say they are denied basic hygiene facilities while working. Some live in filthy shacks made of wood and plastic sheeting near fields in southern Spain. They claim they are treated like slaves by agencies who hire them to produce salads. They also say they have to work around dangerous pesticides - causing some to fall ill.
Flight from Kansas City, Missouri, to Denver, Colorado, was diverted due to bad weather. 6am flight took just an hour and a half to get to unscheduled stop at Colorado Springs. But then languished for another six hours on the tarmac before being ordered off. Passengers were told if they got off, that would be the end of their trip and they would have to give up on connecting flights and make their own way from Colorado Springs .
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, was found guilty on all 30 charges related to the Boston Marathon explosions which killed three and injured hundreds at the finish line on Wednesday. The case will now move on to the penalty stage of the trial which could begin as early as Monday. In this stage, the jury will decide whether or not to sentence Tsarnaev to life in prison or the death penalty - a matter in which they will have to vote unanimously. Warren said in an interview on Thursday that she doesn't believe Tsarnaev should be sentenced to death but that it's up to the jury .
Tate Ricks, nine, was reportedly fishing with his grandma's boyfriend when their boat capsized and he was not found at shore. Putnam County Sheriff's Office said Tate Ricks immediately went under water in the St Johns River and the unidentified man with him attempted to save Ricks but could not. The man was able to make it to shore, deputies said. Authorities said they were using sonar and thermal imaging in the water and on the coastline in efforts to rescue the boy.
Marshall County Board voted last week to send a bill for $76,000 to the Peoria Republican who resigned last month after questions about his extravagant government-funded spending. County officials estimate each of the special and general election costs will run about $38,000. Schock's campaign fund balance is $3.3 million and he has repaid the government for his office and mileage .
Jack Welch has called for an end to the college hierarchy that has caused higher education to become cripplingly expensive. The former head of General Electric insisted that it's time to cut out expensive and needless middle management. Welch warned that this increase in middle management is driving up the cost of higher education, which is now failing to give students value for the amount of money they are forced to shell out.
Saturday Night Live poked fun at Hillary Clinton just hours before she is set to announce she is running for president. The show portrayed the former Secretary of State as aggressive and driven, saying things like; 'Citizens, you will elect me' Bill Clinton was also featured in the skit, urging America to elect Hillary so he could be her vice president. He adds that when she dies it will be 'Bill Clinton 2: Bigger and blacker'
The family had left a waterfront restaurant Thursday night when their sedan ran off the road alongside a working dock at the Port of Los Angeles, landing upside down in about 30 feet of water. The boy's parents swam to the surface, but the children were stuck in vehicle. They weren't breathing when rescuers brought them up. The teen died at the hospital several hours later. Coroner investigator Joseph Cronin tells City News Service that the eight-year-old boy died Friday afternoon .
Firm linked to sale of NHS patient data is offering details of eating disorder sufferers for just 12p a head. It has also offered to supply names of those suffering from stress, hair loss, dandruff, impotence and snoring. Even details of dieters and those who have had plastic surgery appear on the list of data for sale. The Mail has this week exposed companies that have secretly sold private financial and medical information without proper checks.
Vicky Pryce, 62, spent two months in prison for perverting the course of justice in 2013. She was jailed for taking Chris Huhne's speeding points after he left her for another woman. She has now written a book about life in women's prisons and says women should 'be as independent as you possibly can' Admits to missing her children dreadfully when work commitments came calling .
An Australian couple who abandoned a boy born in a surrogacy deal in India were repeatedly told the child would be left stateless, new evidence shows. Documents reveal the shocking details of the case that saw a couple return to Australia with a baby girl while leaving her twin brother behind. Australian government officials had full knowledge of the startling ordeal, according to documents obtained by the ABC. The FOI documents reportedly show staff at the Australian High Commission in India and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade were aware the couple was from New South Wales.
A pending Kansas law would make it illegal for welfare recipients to spend their government-supplied stipends at strip clubs, among a laundry list of other places. Swimming pools, jewelry and lingerie stores, psychics, movie theatre, nail salons, massage parlors, bars and theme parks will also be forbidden territory for the first time. The proposal would also give the force of state law to some of Gov. Sam Brownback's policies, including one that requires 'temporary cash assistance' recipients to hold down jobs, look for work or enroll in job training programs. The Brownback administration has signaled its support for the measure.
The bodies of three women and two women were discovered in a northern suburb of Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday afternoon. Police believe 50-year-old Driss Diaeddinn bought a semi-automatic handgun and shot four members of his family before taking his own life. His wife and two children, aged three and 10 months, were able to escape and shed called 911. Neighbors said the family, who ran a transport company, had always been 'invisible' until the shooting .
The CN Tower in Toronto offers sweeping views of Canada's largest city and Lake Ontario. Pulpit Rock in Forsand, Norway, has a flat top that provides a setting for the ultimate selfie at 1,982ft. The Grand Canyon Skywalk in Arizona is nearly 4,000ft above the floor on land belonging to the Hualapai Indian tribe. The Five Fingers viewing platform in the Dachstein Mountains in Austria is known for its hand-like shape.
Leah Rogers and Ryan Flanaghan bought rare purple Beanie Baby for £10 at a car boot sale in Bude, Cornwall. They later found out it was one of just 100 made around the world and worth £62,500. Bear was made in 1997 for Princess of Wales Memorial Trust to raise money for charity. Pair are now selling it on eBay, with a starting bid of £20,000, to put money towards a house.
13-year-old Stephanie from Houston, Texas, wanted to send a message to her astronaut father in space. She enlisted the help of car manufacturer Hyundai to make the earth drawing that has now broken a world record for its size. The car company used 11 sedans to draw the message on the land in Nevada’s Delamar Dry Lake. The Guinness World Record has now declared it the largest tire track image ever.
Rand Paul, a libertarian-leaning Kentucky senator, launched his presidential bid on Tuesday in Louisville, Kentucky. He sparred with TODAY host Savannah Guthrie about his past foreign policy positions. Guthrie rattled off a list of issues where she said the senator had flipped and flopped – Iran, aid to Israel and defense spending – a testy and impatient Paul cut her off. 'Why don't we let me explain instead of talking over me, OK?' he griped. 'No, no, you've editorialized. Let me answer a question! You ask a question, and you say, "Have your views changed?" instead of editorializing and saying my views have changed'
Raymond Charles Laing has spent the past three years behind bars after he was busted more than three times over the legal limit behind the wheel. He has been convicted 26 times for drink-driving, and a further 31 times for driving while disqualified. Laing was earlier jailed for two-and-a-half years for drink driving, assault and dangerous driving causing injury in 2010. Before he was due to appear before the parole board last month, Laing sent a letter to the board that said 'I am a high risk offender and danger to the community'
Shannah Kennedy and Lyndall Mitchell are taking their Masterclass of Wellness: The Boardroom Retreat to CEOs and executives across Australia. They teach skills such as dealing with stress, being aware of trains of thought, and accumulative mindfulness. They work with organisations such as NAB, Macquarie Bank, PwC, kikki,K, Sportsgirl, Commonwealth Bank, Hewlett Packard and Mercedes Benz.
Police raided the house of John Koepke, in Wittmann, Arizona and found 54 dogs and 18 cats living in disgusting, cramped conditions. One of the cats was found nursing a set of three young Chihuahua puppies in a box. Footage of the raid showed revealed the disgusting environment the pets were forced to live in such as excrement left on the floor.
Taylor Alesana, 16, of Fallbrook, California took her own life on April 2 after being bullied because she was transgender. The North County LGBTQ Resource Center said the young woman did not have the support she needed from her school and adults, and sometimes was forced to dress as a boy. The 16-year-old had a popular YouTube channel in which she discussed her struggles and the bullying she faced. She said in one of her videos last years on YouTube; 'I’ve lost tons of friends, tons. And it’s been hell. I go to school every day, and I get my lunch and I sit down alone'
Louisa Steckenreuter, 35, was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare form of cancer last year. The mother-of-two was diagnosed after she went in for an x-ray on a sore shoulder. She has undergone eight rounds of intravenous chemotherapy, which while it helped also made her very unwell. Her oncologist has recommended she try a new drug, Keytruda, to help fight off the deadly disease. The medication costs $6000 a month, and is not subsidised on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. It is usually used to treat patients with advanced melanomas.
The 17,000-square-foot estate in Colorado's Vail Valley is known as 'Il Podere' - meaning 'family homestead' - and was built in 2008 using materials from trips to Italy. It has seven bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, three half bathrooms, an elevator and a gourmet kitchen across 13,000 square foot. Outside is a pool with a spa and sauna, a pool house, a two-car garage and a tennis court, as well as a lake, a pond, a stream and stunning views. The home is 25 minutes from Vail's ski slopes and less than two hours from Aspen.
Michael Easy, 29, from Southampton, Hampshire, sparked a nationwide police manhunt in 2013. He went on the run after attacking a woman at a party and was jailed for 15 months. While on run, he posted photos of himself in wig and Dame Edna Everage-style glasses on Facebook. The image showed him pressing his finger to his lips - taunting police as they had failed to track him down. He is now facing four months in jail for breaching a restraining order and assaulting two prison guards.
Kathy Ferreiro, 21, has been dubbed the 'Cuban Kim Kardashian' by Miami's fashion crowd. The Miami-based Latina is well known for strutting her stuff on the region's balmy beaches. Her Instagram profile is awash with photos of her working out in the gym and posing next to expensive cars .
Leo Schofield, 79, claims living in Tasmania was the unhappiest time of his life. He moved to Hobart to set up a Baroque music festival in what he claims was an attempt to help Tasmanians take advantage of its grand heritage. He decided to relocate back to New South Wales after the Tasmanian Government cut the festivals funding by 25 per cent. 'I was drinking, I was taking a lot of tablets, and stupidly driving when I was in no condition to drive,' he said.
The former Obama administration official endorsed gay marriage in 2013 after she left the State Department, saying she 'was fully in support of gay marriage and that it is now continuing to proceed state-by-state' Now a presidential candidate, Clinton today gave same-sex marriage her complete backing ahead of the presentation later this month of oral arguments in several cases before the Supreme Court on the matter. The shift puts Clinton's views in line with the Obama administration's Justice Department, which in January 'committed to ensuring that the benefits of marriage are available as broadly as possible' Clinton had brought attention to the issue with her campaign launch video on Sunday that featured 'everyday' Americans preparing for something big.
Shah Jahah Khan, 62, and Muslim convert Ibrahim Anderson, 38, both from Luton, each deny one charge of inviting support for a banned organisation. The pair are accused of setting up a stall on London's Oxford Street and handing out ISIS propaganda leaflets to shoppers on August 9 last year. Anderson also denied possessing information likely to be useful for the preparation of or carrying out an act of terrorism .
Doug Hughes, 61, took off from an undisclosed location in Washington D.C. and landed his gyro-copter on the West Front lawn of the US Capitol building on Wednesday afternoon. House Homeland Security panel Chairman Michael McCaul revealed that Capitol authorities had Doug Hughes in their sights and were prepared to open fire. Hughes claims he informed the Secret Service and Capitol police of his potentially lethal stunt into the no-fly zone, which was designed to draw attention to campaign finance reform and government corruption. 'Had it gotten any closer to the speaker's balcony they have long guns to take it down, but it didn't. It landed right in front,' McCaul said about the flight.
The eight-year-old girl who died in a horrific accident in New South Wales has been identified as Piper. She was in the car with her mother, Chantelle Boddy, and two brothers when it is believed their Holden Astra aqua-planed, spun out of control and ended up on the other side of the road. Piper's grandmother, Helen Boddy was also in the vehicle at the time of the accident on Wyee Road near Doyalson about 5.15pm on Saturday. Two boys, aged nine and 12, were airlifted to The Children's Hospital at Westmead. The younger boy remains in a critical condition while the older boy
The Labor Department reported on Thursday that the number of jobless Americans in their 20s armed with a four-year or advanced degree rose to 12.4per cent last year from 10.9per cent in 2013. Engineering and business majors have the most chance on landing a job in today's competitive market. Despite the recent news, in a survey last fall by Michigan State University, the employment center found that hiring of graduates will rise 16per cent this year.
Todd Larson, 55, said he had parked his collectible Dodge Challenger worth $30,000 in the driveway of his Taylorsville, Utah home on March 25 when an ice chunk crashed onto his car at 1.53am. He said the FAA did an investigation and found an A1 aircraft that matched within two minutes of the time the incident happened and when the plane was flying above his home. Mr Larson said he has contacted Delta Airlines and the person in charge of the aircraft has not returned his calls. 'They don’t want to recognize it as their mistake that something happened from their plane'
Nigel Jackson, 59, was arrested at his country home in Alvor, near Portimao in the Algarve, in January. Body of his wife Brenda Davidson, 72, was found in a shallow grave outside their home. At the time he denied causing her death, saying she had killed herself. But after being shown evidence she was killed, he has now changed his story. In a letter from jail he says Mrs Davidson must have been killed by intruders. But he sticks to the rest of his original story, saying he buried her with their beloved pets.
The 76sq ft hideaway is based near the tiny Hampshire hamlet of Newgrounds, near Godshill. It is made entirely from timber imported from Norway and has 141,000 acres of forest surrounding it. The property was built in 2004 by the owners of the next door home who needed a place to stay while their house was refurbished. It has two bedrooms, a sizeable living room and a balcony which looks onto a south-facing garden.
Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti wore the uniform on Friday to celebrate the arrival of the cargo-carrying Dragon spacecraft. Together with Nasa astronaut Terry Virts she captured the spacecraft. On board it had 4,000lbs of supplies - including a coffee machine - and will remain at the ISS for a month before returning to Earth. The ISS has been in space for more than 5,900 days, during which time it has completed more than 92,000 orbits of Earth, and has been continuously occupied for 13 years. It has a total mass of about 990,000 pounds (450,000kg) and has living space roughly equivalent to a five-bedroom house.
The septum ring isn't a new trend - the process of piercing the wall between the two nostrils has been done for years. It was a coming-of-age ritual for some North American tribes - the boys would be given the nose ring when they became a man. In certain warrior tribes, it was used in a similar way to war paint - to look terrifying in front of opponents. In Australia, Aboriginals used the piercing to try and flatten their nose, which they believed made them look more attractive .
The total amount of benefits paid to staff at some companies exceeds what the firms pay in corporation tax . Citizens UK says the public subsidy enables profitable businesses to get away with paying low wages. The charity is campaigning for the adoption of the Living Wage - £9.15 an hour in London and £7.85 for the rest of the UK.
Solomon Bygraves, 29, has been jailed for 30 months for mugging a 93-year-old pensioner in Soho, London . He knocked Stanley Evans to the ground and snatched his wallet from him in the attack . The pensioner was left lying in the entrance to his block of flats for ten minutes after the attack  . In a victim impact statement, Mr Evans said he wanted his attacker locked up for a 'long time' . But the judge said Mr Evans could have died and ordered him to serve at least 15 months in prison .
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg wants existing phone appointments extended so doctors can see patients on video calls. Lib Dems also want repeat prescriptions and booking appointments to be made available online. But officials stressed that people would not be forced to use the service and insisted it would only be for minor ailments.
Jacob Church, 21, and Joe Tobin, 29, were at an art exhibition in Cardiff when the door shut behind them. The pair - who had only met earlier that night - were left in total darkness for six hours. Fire crews had to drill through the wall and pass them glow sticks and ear plugs. They eventually created a hole large enough for the two men to crawl out at 6.45am on Saturday.
The research focused on POMC neurons, which are a structure called the hypothalamus. They send and receive signals to regulate appetite. When they are absent, or not working properly, animals and humans grow dangerously obese. University of Michigan team looked at how a protein called a transcription factor, and two small stretches of DNA called enhancers, act as triggers for the Pomc gene. All three regulate how often and when the cells use the gene.
Patricia Jannuzzi was put on administrative leave last month and was asked to disable her Facebook page when her comments drew wide publicity, in part after school alumnus Scott Lyons wrote a critical letter that was shared online by Thelma & Louise star Susan Sarandon, who's his aunt. A letter was sent on Friday to faculty and staff members at Immaculata High School in Somerville, New Jersey, saying that the teacher had been reinstated. Monsignor Seamus Brennan, pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, said in the letter that Catholic teachers should communicate the faith in 'a way that is positive and never hurtful'
Shayna Hubers, 24, is on trial in the 2012 shooting death of her lawyer boyfriend, 29-year-old Ryan Poston. Police say Hubers shot Poston six times inside his Highland Heights, Ohio, condominium. Hubers claimed she was acting in self-defense because the young attorney was shoving and hitting her, but in an interview with police she was quoted as telling a detective she gave Posten 'the nose job he wanted' .
Duke of Kent, 79, was seen leaving Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with a walking stick today. He was admitted to the hospital yesterday after suffering a dislocated hip on Easter Monday. The Queen's cousin was staying at Balmoral Castle in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, on Saturday. Buckingham Palace said today that he had been 'successfully' treated for the injury. The Duke is the son of Prince George, younger brother of King George VI and King Edward VIII.
Stoll, 32, is the longtime boyfriend of Dancing With The Stars host Erin Andrews, a former ESPN employee who now works as an NFL sideline reporter for Fox Sports. The NHL player was arrested on suspicion of possession of cocaine and MDMA at the Wet Republic pool at the MGM Grand Hotel shortly before 5pm on Friday. He was booked into the Clark County Detention Center and was listed as having a hearing on Saturday after posting $5,000 bail. The charges include possession of Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 controlled substances, including cocaine and ecstasy. Stoll had 17 points in 73 games this season and was a member of the Kings' recent Stanley Cup teams.
Shane O'Byrne and wife Jaimie received the fine after they took newborn Cristabelle out for the first time. In the process of getting out of the car the ticket fell on the floor just underneath the driver's seat. The couple explained to the authorities what had happened but were not let off the fine. The row escalated from an initial £25 fine to bailiffs knocking on their door and demanding £400.
Loretta Reinholdt, 54, and Andy Wasinger, 46, were on their second day into a trip from Belize to the Honduran island of Roatan in which they were learning to sail on a 17-meter-long hired boat with a captain when they were attacked. Four men with guns and knives boarded the sailboat and took all of their money before pushing their boat to the shore of a remote beach, leaving the couple and their captain stranded for four days. They survived on rainwater, peanut butter and cheese and make a make-shift tent to stay in until they were saved.
Leon Yeaman, 55, was allegedly killed by a single punch in the head from Phillip Pama, 28, during a row in front of their north Brisbane homes. Mr Yeaman was reportedly in his yard on Muller Road making a lot of noise at around 9pm Thursday night. Pama was sleeping at the time and was allegedly confronted by his neighbour. The married father of three was granted conditional bail on Friday .
Lisa McElroy, a 50-year-old Drexel University professor from Philadelphia, allegedly sent students a link to a pornographic website on March 31. She's accused of sending the inappropriate message under the subject line: 'Great article on writing briefs' When recipients opened the enclosed link, philly.com reports that they were directed to a video of 'a woman engaging in a sexually explicit act' In 2010, she appeared on the TV game show Who Wants to Be a Milionaire. She got tripped up on the $12,500 question and walked away with around $5,000 .
Two raiders stripped off their tops before attempting to rob the Esso filling station in Caterham, Surrey. The men forced their way into the manager's office of the filling station looking for cash. They were disturbed by a member of the garage staff and fled with a mobile phone. Surrey Police have released CCTV images of the two men in their 20s in a bid to identify them .
Boy, known only as Hanghang, was using the old handset as an alarm when he woke up early for school. He said the phone felt hot and then blew up in his face, exposing part of his jawbone. He is now being treated in hospital and is expected to need several operations to repair damage.
A monster crocodile has been caught devouring a one metre long lizard in one bite at a Northern Territory river. The three-metre reptile swallowed the water monitor whole at the Mary River near Pine Creek. Fishing guide Carol Gleeson watched as the hungry fresh water crocodile ate the lizard whole. The incident comes just a month after a 4.38 metre croc was caught eating dogs and threatening locals in Daly River, NT.
Incumbent Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel celebrated Tuesday night a hard-fought victory in a tense run-off race against challenger Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia. Emanuel, a former White House chief of staff notorious for his brusque management style, was forced to campaign furiously across the city to beat Cook County Commissioner Garcia after failing to capture a majority against four other candidates in a February election. The mayoral runoff was the first since the city changed the way it conducts elections about 20 years ago . With nearly all voting precincts reporting results, Emanuel had about 56 per cent of the vote compared to around 44 per cent for his opponent.
Four-month-old girl airlifted to the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne with life-threatening head injuries. Her parents, who were in the bedroom at the time of the crash, are in Geelong Hospital with minor injuries. The driver, a 20-year-old Grovedale man, is under police guard and is yet to be questioned. Police say the car crashed through a fence and into the front bedroom of the Breakwater house after its driver apparently failed to negotiate a roundabout.
Dr Fredric Brandt, a celebrity plastic surgeon, was found dead at his New York City home on Easter Sunday. Friends say he was 'definitely hurt' by an apparent portrayal of himself in Tina Fey's new TV show Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. In it, Martin Short plays a caricatured white-haired cosmetologist called Dr Franff with an inordinate amount of fillers in his face. Friends admit Brandt identified the resemblance - but most claim he jovially pointed it out and laughed. But another friend, hair colorist Kyle White, said his reaction was a front.
Bishop Robert Finn, 62, offered his resignation under the code of canon law that allows bishops to resign early for illness or some 'grave' reason that makes them unfit for office. Children's rights advocates are urging Pope Francis to do much more to deal with clergy embroiled in child sex scandals. Finn, who leads the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph in Missouri, got into trouble after he waited six months before notifying police about the Reverand Shawn Ratigan. Ratigan had a computer containing hundreds of lewd photos of young girls taken in and around churches where he worked.
Brothers Marc and Shanon Parker from Port Canaveral, Florida, have designed and built a fleet of movie-inspired vehicles. Among them are lifelike versions of Batman's Tumbler and Ghostbusters' Ecto-1. The brothers have even made an Optimus Prime truck and Tron-inspired motorbike. They have now turned their hobby into a business - called Parker Brothers Concepts - and hire out their movie-themed cars.
Cledford Hall, which dates back to 1822, was severely damaged by fire three years ago and its Grade-II listing was cancelled. It will be knocked down to make way for a 'transit site' with room for nine gipsy families. Cheshire East Council gave the proposal the go ahead at a planning meeting yesterday . Villagers in the small hamlet of Cledford, near Middlewich in Cheshire, had vehemently opposed the plans saying travellers could 'intimidate' nearby pensioners .
Bergen-Belsen became the final resting place of 50,000 Jews, Gypsies, homosexuals, Nazi opponents and those with disabilities. Diarist Anne Frank, and her sister Margot, also died here, and was one of the camp's many victims. Images were taken by Reverend Charles Martin King Parsons, one of a handful of British Army chaplains who helped liberate it in 1945. The images were brought to light by Mr Parsons' great-grandson Tom Marshall, 27.
Rachel Sandridge, 29, from Maryland, was due to undergo the surgery after her weight reached 430lbs. She had to lose weight to qualify for the surgery and then underwent a routine endoscopy. But it was during the procedure her doctor was concerned at signs of inflammation and took a biopsy to sample. Sandridge was then told cancer had been found in her stomach. She is now cancer-free and has dropped her weight from about 430lbs to about 288lbs.
Kardashian family visited St James Cathedral in Jerusalem's Old City for North's baptism. Archbishop Aris Shirvanian, an Armenian church official, said the family had arrived for a baptism ceremony. The 22-month-old was dressed in a white gown and her father was wearing the same colour. Khloe Kardashian is North's godmother and the priest acted as her godfather.
Rural towns like Cumnock, Errowanbang and Molong in NSW and Wicheproof in Victoria hope the bargain rentals will entice families with young children who can help populate their schools, save the local bus run and keep businesses open. Some of the $1-a-week farmhouses are rundown and in need of renovation, others need a caretaker for the farm or children in the community to keep local schools running. 'We offer $1 rent on the condition that the families who move in have kids, but can also contribute to bush communities with skills we’re short of,' Ms Weston said.
Gavin Satterfield, 31, and Assistant Fire Chief William 'Billy' Getzendaner, 34, were suspended by the department's oversight board following the arrests on Thursday for allegedly telling the victim to stay quiet. Five firefighters and one's girlfriend, who is suspected of videoing the attack at Emergency Service District 6 Volunteer Fire Department in Waxahachie, Texas, were taken in to custody earlier this week on sexual assault charges. The victim came forward in late March to report the alleged attack, which he claims took place in January.
Aimee West, 24, is said to be in a relationship with Major Paul Draper, 51, a former comrade of the murdered soldier. She was devastated when Fusilier Rigby was hacked to death in Woolwich, south east London, two years ago. Miss West and Major Draper have been on several dates in the past few months. He was a mourner at her fiance's funeral and comforted her at St Paul's Cathedral service last month.
Single-serve coffee capsules in 2014 hit over $3 billion in US sales, it's been revealed. The finding was unveiled in a CBS News report by Susan Spencer on one such company that manufactures them, the Vermont-based Keurig Green Mountain. The company has also made $4.7 billion in revenue, and 1/3 of homes in the US reportedly feature single-serVE coffee machines.
Piper Kulk, 8, and her brother William, 9, were killed in a head-on crash on the NSW Central Coast on Saturday. Their grandmother, Helen Boddy, 54, aqua-planed and swerved into the path of an oncoming ute. The two boys, Daniel and William, were airlifted to The Children's Hospital at Westmead. Piper died on Sunday morning, while her brother died later that night. A relative posted the heartbreaking photo of William with has arm around Piper looking out at the water and more than $32,000 has been raised online.
David Cameron will today warn English voters the SNP's new powers could impact their lives. The Prime Minister will call the idea the 'Carlisle Principle' - named to reflect the sort of border communities that could be particularly badly affected by decisions taken by the Scottish government. There has been growing resentment in England and Wales at the 'apartheid' between those living north and south of the border in areas such as healthcare and university fees.
Agnese Klavina, 30, vanished after being driven away from Puerto Banus haunt Aqwa Mist on September 6 last year. Older sister Gunta fought back tears as she described her sister as 'very beautiful' and spoke of her despair at the lack of news. The 31-year-old said: 'It's been over seven months since she went missing and we don't know anything about her' .
David Cameron, Nick Clegg, Ed Miliband and Nigel Farage all seen posing for selfies on the campaign trail. Conservative MPs were told at the start of the campaign to pose for 'selfies' as often as possible . PR tsars have reportedly told the Tory party to try and pose for as many selfies as possible during the election campaign.
A man stormed the runway at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia show at Carriageworks in Sydney on Sunday night. The man, understood to be a neighbour of the venue, walked onto the runway while designer Kym Ellery was taking her bow. He was overheard to tell security that the music was a 'disgrace' and that show organisers had 'no respect for the local community' The man was removed from the venue by a security guard. The show was the first time Gemma Ward has walked at MBFWA since before her six-year hiatus from modelling .
A loo version of the Iron Throne was built by a team of Hollywood prop makers for YouTube show Super Fan Builds. The recipient was self-confessed Game Of Thrones geek John Giovanazzi, who runs a bar in Glendale, California. The creation came just as the much-anticipated fifth season of the show hit television screens.
Andrew O'Clee, 36, was jailed for eight months after admitting bigamy at Chichester Crown Court. He led a double life after his first wife Michelle, 39, found out he had married mistress Philippa Campbell. She discovered his deception when she found a Facebook video of the pair doing ice bucket challenge. The post led her to photos of his second wedding, which she then reported to police. Now a dating profile matching his description has been discovered on a dating site. It describes him as a blue-eyed 'adventurer' who is 'looking for a relationship' .
Diana’s final wishes for the disposal of her £21.4 million estate are among a vast archive of wills dating back to 1858. Those of Winston Churchill and George Orwell can also be seen at Iron Mountain facility in Birmingham. Qadir Ahmed runs the secure facility in a leafy suburb of Birmingham where row upon row of the documents are kept in temperature-controlled storage. He said the wills are a fascinating snapshot into personalities and characters of people from every walk of life.
Cobbles will be lifted from their current place and cut in half before being relaid again. Bristol City Council tested technique on a small patch of paving and said reaction was 'overwhelmingly' in support from cyclists, pedestrians and wheelchair users. The work is part of the council's and the Cycling Ambition Fund's overall vision of making the city more attractive for users.
Ella Dawson, a recent graduate of Wesleyan University who resides in New York City, was diagnosed with herpes two years ago and says she's been dropping the 'herpes bomb' about six months after she had her first outbreak. According to the CDC about 17 per cent of people ages 14-19 have genital herpes caused by HSV2. Dawson says that even though herpes is often the bud of the joke in popular culture, it's a real issue affecting at least one in six Americans.
Post Office asked forensic accountants Second Sight to investigate Horizon IT system in 2012. Followed complaints from dozens of subpostmasters who said they had been wrongly accused. Leaked report suggests discrepancies could have been caused by computer failures, cyber criminals or human error. It also accused the Post Office of failing ‘in many cases’ to identify ‘the root cause of shortfalls’.
Zeke Celello burst into tears when Hillary Clinton announced her intention to run for president. The two-year-old insisted to his mother Erin that 2016 is his year to shine . The video was uploaded to Facebook by his mother in the wake of the announcement . Clinton, 67, has more political experience than Zeke, who is just two years old.
On Saturday a 29-year-old man was admitted to Bundaberg Hospital suffering from fractures, head injuries and burns. The victim claimed to be suffering from amnesia and that he could not remember what happened to him . The man was taken to hospital on March 28, with burns to 15 per cent of his body . Police launched their own investigation despite the victim claiming to have amnesia. Officers arrested a 32-year old man from suburban Kepnock who will appear at BundabERG Magistrates Court on Monday on charges including grievous bodily harm and torture.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Islamic Republic's most powerful figure and who has the last say on all state matters, was making his first comments on the interim deal reached last week in the Swiss city of Lausanne. In remarks apparently meant to keep hardline loyalists in line, he warned about 'deceptive' intentions of the United States. 'Instant annulment of all sanction is one of the demands of our officials,' Khamenei said in a speech broadcast live on state television. But he hedged on whether there will be a deal in place at all by the June 30 deadline. 'I neither support nor oppose the deal, since nothing has happened yet,' he said
Ashley Mote, 79, of Binsted, Hampshire, is accused of a string of fraud-related offences. He denies 11 offences alleged to have taken place between November 2004 and July 2010. Mote was elected a Ukip MEP for South East England in 2004, but thrown out of party in 2006. He was being prosecuted by Department for Work and Pensions for benefit fraud. But he decided not to stand as an independent MEP until 2009, when he decided to stand for election.
Third graders in Orange, New Jersey, and high school students in the Philadelphia Student Union have sent Mumia Abu-Jamal letters wishing him well after he was hospitalized last week. The cards have caused outrage and alarm among political commentators, many of whom claim the 60-year-old's illness is a fraud and clamor for attention. The letters were delivered by Johanna Fernandez, a professor of history at Baruch College, according to Education Action Group News. 'We shared a touching moment with Mumia in an effort to raise his spirits,' Fernandez reported.
The lawsuit by Erica Kinsman, which seeks damages from the former Seminoles quarterback, was filed two weeks before the April 30 NFL draft. Winston has denied the allegations and prosecutors declined to file charges against him in late 2013. He also was cleared by the university following a two-day student conduct hearing last year. The hearing was held to determine whether Winston violated four sections of the code of conduct - two for sexual misconduct and two for endangerment. The lawsuit accuses Winston of rape, assault, false imprisonment, false distress and emotional distress.
Researchers at Stanford University examined the reaction of secondary and primary school teachers in the United States to student race. They found that the teachers were more likely to view youngsters who they thought were black as troublemakers than those they thought to be white. The researchers say this may go someway towards explaining why black children are often disciplined more at schools compared to other pupils.
Joy Webb, 17, asked her 80-year-old 'Poppa' James Drain to prom because he never got to attend the dance himself . Drain dropped out of school after the eighth grade and then enlisted in the Navy in 1951 at age 17 - just in time to be shipped off to serve in the Korea War . The two went on a horse and carriage ride around town before the prom and then went to Mater's restaurant for a pre-prom dinner  .
Dominique Granier suggested putting on a service specifically for Roma in Montpellier, France. He said the 'unbearable' smell was a 'sanitation risk' to everyone on board the bus. But bus company TAM said to have 'outsourced' part of the route to remove the smell .
Loren Mathieson filmed her pet Boston Terrier, Gizmo, performing the gravity-defying stunt one day at home after he tried on a set of new booties. Footage shows him taking a few steps forwards before planting down his front feet and launching his back legs vertically in the air. He then proceeds to walk forwards, performing some graceful sidesteps as he goes.
Eric Lee Gates and his adult daughter, Chalena Mae Moody, had asked the appeals court to overturn a decision for the baby to be put in foster care, but their case was rejected. The baby boy was removed from their care four days after he was born in Oregon last year. In March, Moody, 25, was sentenced to 10 days in jail on the incest charge, but got credit for time already served and did not have to serve any additional days behind bars. The pair have two children together - born in 2013 and 2014 - a third died in utero. Moody was married to another man at the time of the second child's birth.
BBC filled more than half its election TV debate audience with left-leaning voters, it emerged last night. The audience cheered calls for more public spending and strong defences of immigration. When Ukip leader Nigel Farage said they were prejudiced, they only booed him further. The BBC initially refused to disclose the political make-up of the audience but eventually released figures.
Rescue teams were called to Meadowbank in Sydney's west about 11pm on Wednesday with reports a man was trapped in a drain. Firefighters, paramedics and police extracted the man from the hole using ropes and ladders due to injuries he sustained to his shoulder and leg. It's unknown how the man fell down the two-metre drain.
The little girl, who appears to be around six or seven, is shown firing a machine gun at ISIS militants. Tells man behind camera she is 'shooting at Daesh' in Kurdish - the Arabic name for ISIS. Told him she has killed 400 of the extremists so far, as he encourages her to kill more. ISIS known for using young recruits to carry out executions, fight and become suicide bombers. But Kurds have so far kept their children out of the battle against the Islamic militants .
Tank, a 2-year-old bulldog from Iowa won Drake University's 36th annual 'Beautiful Bulldog' contest Sunday. The tongue-in-cheek beauty pageant, which featured 50 dogs, is the kickoff event for the Drake Relays track meet. Tank received top honors as well as a crown and cape. He will appear before more than 16,000 fans -- or, royal subjects -- to be honored as mascot of the event, which will be held from Thursday through Saturday.
California-based Wings of Rescue or South Carolina-based Pilots N Paws recruit pilots to volunteer their planes, fuel and time. The two non-profits say their concept has been a roaring success with the numbers increasing year-on-year. States such as California, Georgia and South Carolina typically have too many dogs in shelters, while places such as Washington, Oregon, New York, New Jersey and Florida need more pets to satisfy demand.
Locals from the island of Kudahuvadhoo in the Maldives reported witnessing 'a low-flying jumbo jet' on the morning of March 8 last year when MH370 disappeared. The island is located in the southern area of the Dhaalu Atoll in the Indian Ocean. The search for the missing plane has focused on 60,000 square kilometres of deep ocean off the coast of Western Australia. Australian scientists refuse to rule out the possibility that 'distinctive' data they recorded from the area at the assumed time of the crash may have come from the impact of the aircraft as it hit the ocean.
Michael Shepard, 35, served 15 years in prison for molesting two boys, age six and nine, at a roller rink in 1998. He was released from prison in 2012 and moved into Cedar Hollow apartments in Pinellas Park, Florida. When he moved in, he was required to post flyers to his neighbors informing him that he was a convicted sex offender. He still managed to win the trust of parents in the neighborhood and even let them babysit their kids, police say. He is accused of horrific sexual attacks on seven children, both boys and girls .
A mother has released images of her son who suffered serious injuries after he was assaulted at an Adelaide train station on Saturday night. Kat Lee's desperate plea on Facebook has gone viral as she appealed for witnesses to come forward following her son's surgery for his broken jaw in two places and a fractured cheekbone. She told The Advertiser a group of five, including four teenagers and an adult, attacked her son over money owed for a hot dog. Ms Lee's Facebook post has gained more than 7,500 shares.
Shaun Ingram booked his Ford Focus ST in for a major service and MOT at Halfords Autocentre in Plymouth. But when he went to collect his car, he was shocked to discover a mechanic had taken it for a spin. His dashcam recorded footage of it being driven at 57mph in a 30mph zone . Mr Ingram, 50, says the footage shows it was a pre-planned thing, not spur of the moment . Halfords have said the mechanic who drove the car was a temporary employee at the branch in Plymouth .
In the first three months of the year, 434,775 people waited longer than four hours in hospital emergency wards. Over the past year, more than 1.4 million people were forced to wait longer than the target time. This is compared to just 353,000 in 2009/10 - the worst on record since 2004. It is now 89 weeks since hospital A&Es met their waiting targets. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has promised to give NHS chiefs 'whatever they need'
Julie Creffield, 37, from Stratford, was told she was too fat to run when she was a size 18. She completed a marathon in 2012 and has done numerous other races since. Now through her website, The Fat Girl's Guide To Running, she's encouraging other women to take up running. She appeared on This Morning with Nell McAndrew to launch the ITV show's Run For Your Life campaign.
Crown Prince Frederik, 46, his wife Crown Princess Mary, 43, and their four children appeared on the balcony at the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen. The Danish monarch was joined for the balcony appearance by her son and heir, Crown Prince Christian, nine, and his wife, Princess Marie. Other European royal dynasties, including Sweden's and Norway's, also joined in on the celebrations .
Chinese-born Yingying Dou, 30, reportedly ran the MyMaster website which charged up to $1000 per assignment and was used by hundreds of students across 12 NSW universities. The University of Sydney was provided with evidence that its students had ordered 40 assignments from the website after an investigation by Fairfax Media. But internal emails show just five students have been found guilty of cheating. The university will review its methods of plagiarism detection after it was claimed dozens of students who paid to have assignments written will not be punished.
Charity Bite-Back believes as many as one in five Chinese restaurants are selling shark fin soup. loophole allows people to bring 20kg of fins into the country if they are for personal consumption. Trading standards officers raided restaurant The Royal China Club in central London. Restaurant boasted of selling soup and another dish made from ground shark teeth. Charity workers say restaurants are either disguising soup on menus as 'fish fin soup' or offering it to Mandarin speaking customers if they ask.
Peter Mutty was caught with two cartons of beer, one box of red wine and a box of white wine in his car. The possession of alcohol is illegal in Saudi Arabia. He was jailed for six months and 75 lashes, but only received 28 of the 75 lashes he was sentenced to have. Mutty has been unable to leave Saudi Arabia or work as he has been banned from travelling out of the country without any explanation as to why this is happening. He has grown increasingly frustrated with the Australian embassy who he claims have not been taking his case seriously .
Dr Fredric Brandt, 65, was found hanged in the garage of his Miami mansion on Sunday morning. He was reportedly upset over his portrayal in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. The character in question, Dr Franff, had a high-pitched laugh, a speech impediment and absurd habits like drinking from a surgical bag. Brandt was 'definitely hurt' by the portrayal, according to sources close to him. Jeff Richmond, who is an executive producer and music composer on Tina Fey's show, said: 'That's very sad. I just got home. Tina might know, I don't. She's not home'
Dale and Debra Krein of Rogue River, Oregon, filed a suit in 2012 against neighbors John Updegraff and Karen Szewc. They claimed their lives have been plagued by the noise since the defendants started breeding dogs in 2002. The canines would routinely bark until 5am and throughout the day outside the property just 300 feet from the Kreins' home. Jury ruled that the Tibetan mastiffs should have their vocal chords removed. Debarking is a surgical operation that reduces tissue in the vocal chords.
Emily Thornberry has come out against David Cameron's pledge to extend right to buy policy. But eight years ago she and her husband bought a housing association property worth almost £1million. Tories say hypocrisy 'goes right to the heart of Ed Miliband's Islington-based, out-of-touch Labour Party' Labour candidate for Islington South and Finsbury criticised policy directly.
Labour leader Harold Wilson feared working class voters would stay at home and watch the show. He went to the home of BBC Director General Sir Hugh Greene and told him the show could cost him 20 seats. Mr Wilson was seeking to oust Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas Home in 1964 . The Labour leader thought the planned repeat of the sit-com would hit them badly .
Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, 72, died in fighting with government troops in Salahuddin province, north of Baghdad. He headed the Naqshbandi Order insurgent group, an important faction behind rise of ISIS. He was ranked sixth on the US military's list of the 55 most-wanted Iraqis after offensive to overthrow Saddam and had a $10m bounty on his head.
Emmanuel Sithole was attacked in Alexandra township near Johannesburg on Saturday morning. The Mozambique-born passer-by was repeatedly stabbed with knives and beaten with a wrench. He was left bleeding to death in a gutter because a medical centre 300 feet away was closed for the day. The doctor who worked there was also a foreigner and feared becoming a victim of a xenophobic attack himself. Doctors tried in vain to save Mr Sithole's life but his cause of death was a direct stab wound to the heart.
Wonga's revenues fell by nearly £100million last year to a total of £217.2million, it was announced today. The firm has been hit by new rules on payday lending, as well as being forced to pay compensation to customers who were sent fake legal letters. Chairman Andy Haste says that the company might ditch its controversial brand in a bid to repair its reputation. Wonga's financial woes are expected to continue thanks to a new cap on the interest rates it can charge.
Tokyo researchers have proposed a laser system to attach to the ISS. It would be used to shoot down pieces of debris in Earth orbit. The system would have a range of 62 miles (100km) and could target things less than 0.4 inches (1cm) in size. Powerful pulses from the laser would push space junk into Earth’s atmosphere, where it would burn up. The technology bears some similarities to the Death Star used to devastating effect in the original Star Wars trilogy.
Almost a third of people aged 16-to-34 have deleted their accounts because they no longer see it as ‘cool’. Trend comes as increasing numbers of older users turn to the social network to stay in touch. Nearly 60 per cent of Britons aged over 55 now have a Facebook account. Facebook has even started running television adverts to entice ‘silver surfers’ to join.
Only 15 per cent of students say they plan to vote to vote Green, down from 28 per cent in February. Since September, proportion of students who dislike Natalie Bennett has doubled to 24 per cent. Labour has been the main beneficiary, with 35 per cent now saying they will vote for Ed Miliband. Greens have now been overtaken by Conservatives who are on 25 per cent .
Bobby was performing at the Verizon Theatre in Dallas on Saturday night when he told the stunned audience that 'Bobbi is awake. She's watching me' The singer didn't elaborate on if his daughter had regained consciousness or if he was talking instead about her spirit. After the 46-year-old's comment, his sister Tina posted on Facebook, '[Bobbi] woke up and is no longer on life support!!!!!:):)God is good!!thanks for your prayers,,still a process,but she is going to be ok' But TMZ reported on Monday that Whitney Houston's family insists Bobbi Kristina is not awake and is the same condition she was when she entered the facility.
PM will unveil analysis to show Labour and SNP are 'really on the same side' and want 'more borrowing, more debt and more taxes' Since Miliband became Labour leader, SNP has trooped through lobbies with his MPs in 91.5% of Commons divisions. SNP backed Labour in 27 out of 28 votes on welfare and 62 out of 65 on the economy.
Joel Burger, 24, and Ashley King, 23, have known each other since kindergarten. They plan to serve drinks in Burger King cups, with each guest's name on the side - if the international eatery will let them. The couple from New Berlin, Illinois, have been teased about their names since they were children.
Richie Benaud, 84, has passed away after a battle with skin cancer. The former leg spinner turned cricket commentating into an art form, earning him the title 'the Voice of Cricket' His commentary was understated, measured and often extremely funny, and his one-liners were perfectly timed. His signature one liners soon dropped to a simple word. 'Marvellous...' will forever be linked to the cricket legend .
Professor Paul Whiteley of the University of Essex said a second election is 'extremely likely' He predicted a repeat of the disastrous Left-wing Lib-Lib pact of the 1970s. It ended with Labour Prime Minister James Callaghan losing a vote of no confidence. 'I don't see another coalition government lasting five years,' he said.
Change4Life is being run by Public Health England to help address the country's obesity crisis. Its Apricot Bread Pudding has slightly more sugar than a Snickers bar, which has 27g per serving. Cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra said he found advice 'disturbing' and 'legitimising unhealthy foods'
Jannik Andersen, 23, was hit by train on tracks in Indio, California, shortly after 3am on Saturday. He was pronounced dead less than 40 minutes later, and police have launched an investigation. It remains unclear why student was on train tracks instead of at Coachella music festival. On Monday, friends paid tribute to 'happiest dude in the world' and 'genuine' man. Mac DeMarco, a performer at the festival, took to Twitter to pay his respects to Andersen.
Kendall and Baylee Horton were born with very different skin tones thanks to a rare quirk of genetics. Their father, Curtis Martin, is half-Jamaican, while their mother is white. Normally, you would expect both to inherit a mix of black and white genes. But, in odds of a million to one, Baylee has inherited a set of genes for white skin. And Kendall’s genetic inheritance includes some genes that code for black skin, passed on from her mixed-race father.
A set of wheels broke off the Boeing 737 moments after it touched down at East Midlands Airport. The cargo plane skidded along the runway for 380ft before coming to a stop. The plane's 38-year-old captain and co-pilot escaped injury, and there were no passengers on board. It happened as the plane delivered 10 tonnes of freight, including dangerous goods.
Italian Alex Bellini will live atop an iceberg in Greenland starting next year. He will live inside a contained ball, with no means to escape for 12 months. The capsule will be 10ft (three metres) wide and could fit 10 people - but he will remove all of the seats except one for himself. The aim of the cabin fever-inducing stunt is to highlight how global warming will melt icebergs around the world and cause sea levels to rise. Mr Bellini, 36, is seeking funding for his project, called Adrift, which he hopes to begin in November 2016 near Greenland.
Charlie Linville, 29, from Boise, Idaho, lost his right leg and several fingers in an explosion in Afghanistan in 2011. He is using a specially designed metal foot outfitted with a climbing boot and another one with crampons in his quest to conquer the 8,850-meter (29,035-foot) summit next month. His quest last year was thwarted following the deaths of 16 Sherpa guides in April, the beginning of the climbing season, when an avalanche swept down.
Voters turned to Google to find out why David Cameron was a no-show at last night's TV debate. Labour's Ed Miliband, SNP's Nicola Sturgeon, Ukip's Nigel Farage, Green's Natalie Bennett and Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood went head-to-head in the 90-minute BBC debate.
Pictures were captured as part of robot's mission to inspect melted fuel in one of the reactors. It was supposed to be able to function for about 10 hours at levels of radiation which would be fatal to humans. But it stalled before it could complete its operation and had to be abandoned. A second robot mission scheduled for Monday was postponed as engineers investigated the cause of the malfunction.
Waheed Ahmed, 21, is the son of Rochdale Labour councillor Shakil Ahmed. He and eight of his relatives were stopped on the Turkish border with Syria on April 1. They were arrested by Turkish police within walking distance of the border in Reyhanli. Waheed was deported by the Turkish authorities and flown back to Britain on a plane. He was held at Birmingham Airport by anti-terrorism police on April 14. Four of his family members - two women, two men and two men aged 22 and 24 - were also arrested. Greater Manchester Police confirmed six people have been released without charge .
The list of don'ts runs to several dozen items. More than 20 other states have such lists. But, the one included by the Republican-dominated Kansas Legislature in a bill that GOP Gov. Sam Brownback planned to sign Thursday appears to be the most exhaustive. The new restrictions, regarding Kansas applicants, have inspired national criticism and mockery from The Daily Show host Jon Stewart.
The 352-page collection of selfies won't be officially be available to the masses until May, but Gilt.com offered fans a special pre-sale of copies on Thursday afternoon. The set of 500 signed and numbered copies sold out less than a minute after going on sale. In celebration of the book's phenomenally successful sale, Kim took to Twitter to thank her fans for their support.
Police charged 34-year-old Paul Johnson-Yarosevich of Acton, Maine, on Monday with prohibited use of computer. The investigation started in December after the father of a pre-teen girl told police about the contact. Police said they determined the girl thought she had been communicating via social media with another female student around her age. Authorities soon learned that the girl was sending the photos to a grown man.
Carlos Boente, 33, was serving time at HMP Birmingham for similar harassment offences. He began contacting the 19-year-old woman in November 2013 after getting her number from a cellmate. He bombarded the teen with thousands of texts and calls - telling her sob stories about his life. He even sent three men to the home of the woman's aunt and uncle, before boasting on Facebook the gang were his 'soldiers' Boente was jailed for five years at Birmingham Crown Court last week.
Danielle Davies, 21, from Morecambe, Lancs, gave birth to baby Harley at 1.13am on April 10. Midwives were so surprised they had to weigh him twice as he was too big for the scales. He is already in size two nappies and already fits into clothes designed for three to six months .
Oratilwe Hlongwane, from Johannesburg, South Africa, is still learning to put together words but is already able to play music from a laptop and has become a phenomenon in South Africa. His capabilities have earned him special appearances and sponsorship deals with fans desperate to hear his bass-heavy house music. The youngster, who still wears nappies and cannot yet talk fully, already has nearly 25,000 Facebook fans.
Former Deputy PM John Prescott said Prince of Wales has 'a lot to offer this country' He said that while he is 'not a raving loyalist', he has a lot of time for Prince Charles. Lord Prescott said he has 'nothing to hide' and Prince should 'write as many damn letters as he likes' . Prince Charles has been accused of 'bombarding' ministers with 'black spider' memos. The letters were penned between September 2004 and March 2005 and sent to seven departments .
Michelle Keegan, 27, unveils summer range for Lipsy on Wednesday. Former Coronation Street star shows off her summer tan and enviable curves. Says she takes a 'less is more' approach to make-up and loves LVL eyelash treatments . Reveals her beauty regime is minimal and she has a facial every other week.
Me-Bai was sold to provide rides for tourists in Thailand when she was three-and-a-half years old. She didn't see her mother, who also worked in the trade, for three years. She was recently rescued and brought to the Elephant Nature Park sanctuary, in the north of the country. The emotional moment the pair were reunited was captured on camera. It shows the elephants caressing each other with their trunks and flapping their ears – seemingly in joy - after spending half an hour together.
South Yorkshire Police saw a 577 per cent rise in reported cases over the last five years . Figures revealed nearly 9,000 reports filed in 2014, up from 74 in 2011 and 501 in 2014. But the number of arrests fell by nine per cent, prompting critics to accuse police of not doing enough .
Caron Wyn Jones, father of Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones, underwent hip operation in Bridgend. He paid because Welsh NHS could not perform the operation soon enough – and he was keen to get it done before holiday. The operation took place in a private clinic at the Princess of Wales NHS Hospital. Mr Jones said: 'It was my decision against my son's wishes. He would not have wanted me to do it'
Angelina Santini from San Diego, California, filmed her nine-month-old son Marcus getting carried away in his bouncer one day. The comical clip shows the youngster lurching back and forth with the device almost touching the floor. Four years on, videos show that the youngster has swapped his passion for bouncing with playing the guitar.
Work at the Dome of the Rock was simply meant to replace carpet worn away by pilgrims. But when old carpet was lifted, it revealed previously undocumented ancient floor designs. They could point to where the gold-cased Ark of the Covenant was buried 2,500 years ago. Discovery has sparked a war of words between the Waqf, the Muslim authority that administers the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, and Israeli archaeologists. Scholars are angry they did not get the chance to document the designs before workmen began laying the new carpet.
Shayanna Jenkins, 25, sobbed and hugged the killer's mom in the Massachusetts court on Wednesday as the jury returned a guilty verdict for first-degree murder. Just feet away across the aisle in the packed courtroom, sat her 23-year-old sister, Shaneah Jenkins, the girlfriend of victim Odin Lloyd who Hernandez executed with five bullets on June 17, 2013. The once-close sisters, who shared an apartment in their native Bristol, Connecticut, have not spoken since it became clear that Hernandez had a role in Lloyd's brutal death. Both sisters took the stand during the two-and-a-half-month murder trial in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Patricia Ebel, 49, was driving her 10-year-old grandson home after a day at the pool on Friday when she crashed her black BMW into a car that was stopped at an intersection in Naples, Florida. Ebel was captured on video staggering as she failed all field-sobriety-tests administered by Collier County Sheriff’s Deputies. She is facing DUI charges including driving with a .15-or-greater blood alcohol content with a minor in the car.
Rhodri Giggs, 37, was found guilty of driving a Mercedes C200 without insurance in October last year. The former player-manager of non-league side Salford City was forced to hand over his licence. He had already accrued six points from two previous speeding offences . Giggs was banned from driving for six months, fined £110 and ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge and £85 costs .
Faith Myers, 14, from Nebraska, was filmed by her mother as she woke in bed still 'high' from the procedure's anesthesia. Footage shows her being quizzed about what she would like to eat, with the thought of a shake clearly filling her with dread. 'I don't want all the boys in my yard,' she immediately chimes through a mouthful of blood-stained tissues.
Lynne Abraham, 74, collapsed on stage 10 minutes into Tuesday night's hour-long debate between Democratic candidates for mayor of Philadelphia. Abraham was heard falling as Senator Anthony Williams answered a question, and the camera panned over to see the former Philadelphia District Attorney lying helpless on the floor. Mayoral candidate Nelson Diaz quickly came to Abraham's aide and helped her stand up when she regained consciousness. The debate was paused as a doctor evaluated Abraham backstage and told her she probably suffered from a sudden drop in blood pressure due to the unforgiving stage lights .
Elijah Overcomer, 26, and his wife Rosanna, 29, walked out of New Zealand commune Gloriavale in March 2013. The couple and their three children have lived outside Gloriavale for the past two years. They say they were 'blown away' by the kindness and support shown to them by churches in Christchurch and Timaru. The Overcomers are now managing a dairy farm and living in Timaru, 300kms south of Gloriavale.
Robert Durst was indicted Wednesday on the two weapons charges that have kept him in New Orleans even though his lawyers say he wants to go to Los Angeles as soon as possible to face a murder charge there. A grand jury charged Durst with possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of both a firearm and an illegal drug: 5 ounces of marijuana. His attorneys maintain that the arrest on weapons charges was illegal, partly because FBI agents searched Durst's hotel room without a search warrant and before his arrest.
Linda Hogan purchased the 23.63-acre property for $3.5 million a year after she divorced the WWE Hall of Famer in 2009. Called Villa di Montagna, the compound encompasses a hilltop near the 16th and 17th tees at the gated Wood Ranch Golf & Country Club community. Built in 2005, the Tuscan-style mansion has five bedrooms and 5.5 baths. The estate also includes an avocado orchard with 2,500 trees, a turret gym, a John Deere tractor, producing vineyards and a helicopter landing area.
Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign will center on boosting economic security for the middle class and expanding opportunities for working families, while casting the former senator and secretary of state as a 'tenacious fighter' able to get results, two senior advisers said on Saturday. The strategy described by Clinton's advisers has echoes of Obama's 2012 re-election campaign. President Barack Obama all but endorsed her saying 'I think she would be an excellent president' Clinton will launch her long-anticipated campaign on Sunday with an online video.
Alex Impey is a father-of-two, who says he is selling marijuana to help those suffering from serious illness. He says he receives 20 new requests for help each week at his hemp store, Gnostic Hemporium, on the NSW Central Coast, north of Sydney. 'I've got people coming in all the time, who have everything from cancer to early onset Parkinson's,' the father of two said. 'And that woman [with Parkinson's] has had remarkable results when using the cannabis, it stopped her shuddering,' he said.
In October 2014, the White House acknowledged that there had been suspicious activity on its unclassified network serving the executive office, prompting system shutdowns and security upgrades. A six-month investigation into the breach, described as one of the most sophisticated attacks against the US, reportedly uncovered evidence pointing to hackers working on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin's government. The hackers reportedly accessed President Obama's non-public schedule, which is considered highly sensitive information that is sought after by foreign intelligence agencies.
Supermarket chain Aldi have a running flash sale in stores from tomorrow (Thursday) with trainers available for the budget price of £19.99. Femail writer and marathon runner Lucy Waterlow tested out £130 adidas Ultra Boost trainers against Aldi's budget pair ahead of the London Marathon next week.
Director Gareth Edwards revealed a glimpse of the first Star Wars spin-off Rogue One at the Star Wars Celebration convention in Anaheim, California, on Sunday. The film will follow a band of resistance fighters who unite to steal the Death Star plans and 'bring a new hope,' referring to the subtitle of the original 'Star Wars' . Gareth is due to start work on the film this summer for a December 2016 release .
The Tiger of Mysore, Tipu Sultan, ruled one of the world's oldest empires in 18th-century India. But when he was killed in 1799, troops plundered the city and the palace, returning to Britain with gold, jewellery, arms, armour, clothing and even Tipu's grand throne. The items were collected over 30 years by British Tipu expert Robin Wigington, who even turned part of his house in Stratford into a museum and allowed some of them to be displayed worldwide. He sold his collection to a private collector in 2005 and they have now been put up for sale again.
The couple, who are in their 30s, were convicted of noise pollution and harassment for 'raucous screams' Neighbours first took them to court in 2009 for 'deafening' screams at their home in San Martino, Italy. The man, who has not been named, was sentenced to four months in prison in 2011. But the couple appealed the sentence and have now been ordered to pay £9,000 in damages. The apartment next door to the noisy couple remains unoccupied.
UFO researcher Scott Waring says he has spotted an extra-terrestrial spacecraft in a 55-year-old photo from Nasa's Mercury Project. The image was taken by unmanned space probe Mercury-Redstone 1A on December 19, 1960. Scientists say claims such as this are a simple case of pareidolia, which is the psychological response to seeing significant items in random places.
Michael Buckley, 60, died after being hit by a shopping trolley as he bought groceries at M&S. Melanie Serita Buck, 33, is accused of 'deliberately ramming' him with her trolley. Mr Buckley, who suffered from diabetes and weighed only 8st, fell to the floor and broke his wrist and thigh bones. He died in intensive care three months later due to complications associated with his injuries. Miss Buck has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and GBH at Croydon Crown Court.
A California appeals court ruled yoga classes taught at Capri Elementary School in Encinitas do not violate students' right to religious freedom. The First Amendment bans school-sponsored religious promotion and prayer. The district said the practice is taught in a secular way to promote strength, flexibility and balance.
Police arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of conspiracy to murder Abdul Hadi Arwani. The father of six was found dead in his black Volkswagen Passat in Wembley on April 7. A Jamaican businessman has already appeared in court charged with his murder. Burnell Mitchell, 61, the brother of Boney M's lead singer, was arrested this week. A man and a woman have also been arrested in connection with the case.
Sheree Morgan, 25, and younger sister Sophie, 21, allowed their bank accounts to be used to accept stolen money. The sisters agreed to accept thousands of pounds in stolen money after the victims were conned out of over £36,000 over the telephone by a fraudster posing as a policeman. Sheree recruited ex-boyfriend Daniel Webster, 23, and her mother Justine Davies, 44, to use their accounts for the illicit transfers. All admitted money laundering but escaped jail after insisting they did not know who was to be conned .
Jemma Peacock, 31, has a rare form of stomach cancer which causes tumours to grow in stomach and intestines. She is currently taking three drugs to try to prolong her life but the most effective costs £1,000 a week to provide and has been removed from the health service's approved list of treatments. The mother-of-two says she cannot afford to buy regorafenib privately and has called on NHS England to reverse their decision. She has set up a 100,000-strong petition calling on the NHS to reinstate the drug.
Restaurants serving 'baby tiger' are springing up across northern Vietnam, despite laws against eating them. One owner boasted he'd slaughtered 31 cats in a single day just to keep up with demand. 'Everybody wants to eat cat now – it is more delicious and exotic than other kinds of meat,' he told MailOnline.
Violet Pietrok, from Portland, Oregon, was born with frontonasal dysplasia, a congenital malformation that widened her facial features, specifically her nose and the space between her eyes. Plastic surgeon-in-chief Dr. John Meara of Boston Children's Hospital spent months preparing for Violet's surgery with molds of her skull that were made using a 3D printer. He said he used them to see how Violet was growing and developing, and to practice the cuts and incisions he knew he was going to have to make before he even stepped into an operating room.
No Man's Land Fort, a Victorian sea fort in the middle of the Solent, is set to open on April 23. The hotel has been transformed by AmaZing Venues to become a luxury hotel. It boasts 23 luxury suites and can sleep 44 guests, with prices ranging from £450 per night. The fort was one of several forts ordered by then-Prime Minister Lord Palmerston to fend off the French Navy. Built between 1867 and 1880, it was originally used to defend against the French invasion.
When tracking began in 2008 roughly 14per cent of citizens were uninsured, peaking at 18per cent in the third quarter of 2013. For the first three months of this year the rate dropped to 11.9per cent. The uninsured rate lowest since Gallup and Healthways began tracking in 2008 .
So-called 'boomerang generation' are putting parents under financial pressure by living at home. Only 42 per cent of parents charge their children rent and 80 per cent still buy their children's groceries. Average salary of a grown-up child living in family home is £26,000 a month, research shows.
The T-shirts feature phrases such as 'I heart my stalker' and 'Some people call it stalking. I call it love!' The Suzy Lamplugh Trust says they play into people's fear of being laughed at, which prevents victims from seeking help to deal with stalkers and puts them at a higher risk of being attacked.
More than 160 melon-headed whales washed onto two beaches at Hokota city, north-east of Tokyo. Officials are still investigating what caused the whales to become stranded on the beaches. Social media sites like Twitter have been ablaze with rumours of an impending earthquake. But experts have dismissed the claims as being 'unscientific' . Scientists believe the animals may have suffered a parasitic infection. Others believe sandy shoals around Hokato city may have also made the animal's sonar ineffective.
Jeremy Trentelman, 36, of Ogden, Utah, built a giant box fort for his son Max, 3, and daughter Story, 2, in his front yard last week. The father, who works as a florist arranging intricate displays, was greeted with a letter from code enforcement city officials one day later saying that his creation must be scrapped. The city's letter said that 'waste material or junk' such as tires or furniture in a front yard violates ordinance's 'designed to protect property values, citizens' rights, neighborhood aesthetics and public safety'
Britney E. Montenegro, 20, was charged with disorderly conduct in Orlando, Florida, early Saturday after getting involved in a fight. The fight broke out about 2.40am Saturday at East Pine Street and South Court Avenue in downtown Orlando. Police say the fight involved 'multiple individuals' and that Montenegro tried to attack another woman, 'running at her with her fists raised' Montenegro was handcuffed and taken away, but was relatively unscathed, despite being covered in blood.
The average Australian sheds the equivalent of a 50 gram packet of chips every week in dry skin, feeding an army of dust mites into our couches and beds. Dust mites are the number one cause of allergies in Australian homes and may be the reason why you have a runny nose or watery eyes. The odd shaped critters increase two to three fold during late autumn to winter leading thousands of Australians to suffer from common colds or flu-like symptoms. An average bed can have approximately 10,000 dust mite living in it at one time, however it's not the mites that cause allergies but their droppings.
Tony Degrafreed, of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been charged with murder for allegedly beating to death wife Rebecca, 47, at their home on July 20, 2014. The Marion County prosecutor's office filed the request on Monday, for life without the chance of parole for the 50-year-old man. In January 1994, Tony was arrested and charged with the murder of his estranged wife, Stacy, 26, in the chest and thigh. He was convicted of murder in 1995 and sentenced to 30 years in prison, but served less than half of that sentence.
Miliband will warn supporters that Labour faces coming to power in a ‘time of scarcity’. He will insist a Labour government would ‘cut the deficit every year’ and have national debt falling ‘as soon as possible’, though he will not set a date. Labour’s manifesto contains a commitment on its first page to a 'Budget Responsibility Lock'
Abiotic methane is created by chemical reactions in the crust beneath the seafloor. The gas forms through a process called serpentinisation. Serpentinisation occurs when seawater reacts with hot mantle rocks exhumed along large faults. The reservoirs are secure, and scientists don't believe they will impact climate change. Instead, they say similar formations could someday be used to store methane.
Martina Levato, 23, and her German boyfriend Alexander Boettcher, 30, wanted to 'purge' previous relationships, court heard. They planned to throw 'corrosive liquid' at men she had previously been linked to, it was claimed. The 23-year-old allegedly tried to castrate a man's genitals while in his car in May 2014. One of their plans included travelling to London in January to carry out an attack on a man that flirted with Levato in Ibiza.
Gavin Munro, 39, has a field in Derbyshire where he's currently tending a crop of 400 tables, chairs and lampshades. He's pruning and guiding the branches into shape before grafting them together to form ultra-tough joints. The technique involves copious amounts of pruning, coppicing and grafting. Mr Munro has already created several prototype pieces and hopes to have them on sale in 2017.
The Queen will visit Runnymede in Surrey in June to celebrate the Magna Carta's 800th anniversary. But dozens of anarchists have made their squalid home in a litter-strewn shanty town. The group are linked to the Occupy London movement that caused chaos in London in 2011 . The battle to evict the squatters is set to come to a head just before the anniversary.
Workers fled for their lives after fifth, fourth and third floors crashed down on to the rest of the building. One worker suffered head injuries and a broken arm and was treated by colleagues trained in first aid. He was the only casualty among 30 workers on site at the time of the collapse. Building is just yards from where underground cable fire ripped through Holborn on April 1 .
Morbidly obese Rochelle Coulson, 21, put on 13 stone in four years by eating through 'boredom' She suffers from sleep apnoea - a condition often linked to obesity - which leaves her so tired. The 21-year-old has not worked for five years because she says she would be a 'danger' in the workplace. Doctors have now warned Ms Coulson that she needs to lose weight to cure her condition. But she claims she needs a state-funded support worker to write her meal plans . Taxpayers' Alliance has warned that the benefit system should not become a 'comfort blanket'
Michelle Woods, from Teesside, was told by her daughter Elisha Mann that 'something was moving' in the bath. When the pair walked into the bathroom to check what was there, that's when they came face-to-face with the reptile. The four-foot red and orange corn snake is a non-venomous species normally kept as a pet. She believes it may belong to the property's previous tenant, who may have lost it.
Lisa Webb, 34, is the author of Canadian Expat Mom, a blog about living in France. She was shocked to find rôti de boeuf and cordon bleu de dinde on the menu at her daughter's school. She said: 'I was shocked because it wasn't necessarily what I wanted to eat' .
Good Morning Britain's #SelfieEsteem campaign launched today. Female stars including Nancy Dell'Olio, Josie Gibson, Jamelia and Susanna Reid have all stepped up to the plate. Male contenders include Piers Morgan and Richard Madeley. GMB survey found women take six selfies before posting one online and men take four.
Gianni Van, 45, is accused of the 1995 murder of 24-year-old Gonzalo Ramirez, whose blindfolded, bloodied body was found on the side of an Irvine, California road having suffered 30 blows with a meat cleaver. Prosecutors say Van killed Ramirez as revenge for raping his on-and-off girlfriend Norma Esparza. Van's lawyer said his client had no knowledge of the plan to harm Ramirez and was threatened that he would suffer a similar fate if he snitched on a friend and friend's employee who carried out the killing. The prosecution alleges Van was aided by his friend Kody Tran and Tran's wife Diane Tran as well
Unnamed man was sprinting ahead of the animal in Teulada, a small coastal town on Spain's Costa Blanca. He was seen trying to escape behind a set of iron bars when he fell over in front of the beast. Despite his desperate efforts to climb back up, the bull hit him in the bottom with one of its horns. The incident happened during the town's annual fiesta, which runs until April 19.
One in five NSW families have admitted to sedating their children before taking them on long car trips. A national driving survey analysed the travel habits of 3700 Australian families. Four in five families use technology to deal with bored children, giving them a hand held computer game, like an iPad, while another 70 per cent said they give their kids treats to sweeten the ride. The medical community claim the sedative Phenergan should not be used on children younger than two years old as side effects like respiratory depression can be fatal.
Volvo teamed up with a Swedish start-up to make a light reflective spray for cyclists, called Life Paint. It contains powder-fine reflective particles designed to react to a car’s headlights. The paint is invisible in daylight, but in the dark it reflects light in the same direction as the light source. It can be applied to clothes, helmets, pushchairs, dog leads and obviously, bikes. A trial began in London bike shops on 2 April to gauge public interest and 2,000 cans were given away free as word of the popular product spread. Some of these are now on sale on eBay for £45 ($66) at the time of writing.
Mike Fregoe of Massapequa Park, New York, says he and his family built the snowman in January, when it grew to be more than 9-feet tall. The snowman's height has fluctuated as late winter storms have continued to dump snow even into March. The Fregoes went to a local park every day to collect melting snow by the bucket-full to add to his snowman. But since the beginning of April, the snow man began shrinking and the family started a Facebook page asking for 'snownations' to keep their beloved Frosty alive. The family finally gave up on Frosty on Sunday, after he melted in 70-degree temperatures.
The 42-year-old mother-of-two will live on just $29 worth of food for a week as part of a charity challenge aimed at raising awareness and funds for New York's food banks. The Goop creator posted a picture of her grocery shop on her Twitter account yesterday, showcasing a variety of healthy options.
The three dogs – a Husky called Sky, a brown and white Springer Spaniel called Sadie and a black and white. Springer Spaniard called Marshall – take their positions on their make-shift stage. Sadie begins barking and then rests her muzzle on Sky’s ear as if whispering something – Sky reacts by playfully mouthing in her direction. Husky then joins in and produces a far more pleasant sounding howl. Following the Husky's lead, the Spring Spaniel begins howling itself.
Marion 'Suge' Knight has been rushed to hospital for an unspecified medical emergency after a judge ruled on Thursday that he will stand trial on murder and attempted-murder charges. The former rap music mogul struck two men with his pickup truck in January, killing one and seriously injuring the other. Superior Court Judge Ronald Coen made the ruling on Thursday after concluding a hearing that focused heavily on testimony from Cle 'Bone' Sloan, who was hit outside a Compton burger stand in Los Angeles county. Sloan told detectives that he attacked Knight but testified on Monday that he didn't remember the fight and did not want to be a 'snitch'
University of Manchester researchers have revealed an HD dark matter map. It shows clumps of mystery particles across 0.4 per cent of the sky. The goal is to eventually map 12.5 per cent over five years. It is the first in a series of maps that will eventually allow a 3D view of dark matter across one eighth of the night sky. And the map should allow astronomers to study how galaxies formed in the universe.
MailOnline caught up with the world's most extravagant 18 to 26-year-olds who blew their cash in Miami, New York, Marbella and Monaco to name but a few cities. They sleep in presidential suites, wake up to scrambled eggs topped with truffles - and spend the rest of the day lounging on a luxurious yacht.
Alaska Airlines flight 448 from Seattle to Los Angeles turned back to Seattle 14 minutes into the flight after pilot heard screaming and banging from beneath the aircraft. The cargo hold where the handler was trapped is temperature controlled and pressurized, so he was not in danger of freezing or running out of oxygen. The man was taken to a hospital as a precaution and the airline is investigating.
IMF predicts UK economy will grow by 2.7 per cent this year and 2.3 per cent in 2016, beaten only by U.S. Low oil prices are expected to help bolster steady growth in the UK. Inflation remains at zero per cent, with food and fuel prices down sharply year on year.
Chancellor repeatedly ducked questions about how the massive cash boost would be paid for. He said it would come from the Conservatives’ ‘balanced plan’ for the economy, but declined to go into further detail. Migrants will have to pay in more than £20,000 in taxes before they receive access to the benefits system under Tory plans.
Charlotte Carr and Helen Padarin have spoken out in defence of Pete Evans' decision to release Bubba Yum Yum: The Paleo Way independently. 'We're very confident that this is a very safe, gentle, beautiful book for children,' said Carr. 'It is a recipe book, it's not a way of treatment or medicine. If people have issues then yes, of course they should be seeing a practitioner about it,' said Padarin. The cookbook was dumped by publishers Pan Macmillan after it was revealed that one of the recipes included the ingredients liver and bone broth. The book is set to be self-published at the end of this month as a digital book
Craig Stoner, 24, Darren Smalley, 35, Joshua Finbow, 23, and Simon Radford, 31, each charged with one count of sexual assault in connection with the alleged incident at a military base in Shearwater, near Halifax, Nova Scotia. The alleged attack is said to have taken place during a party at the military barracks where Canada's Atlantic Fleet are based. The sailors, who are being held, are due to return to court on Monday.
David Atherton, 65, was about to put his pie and chips in the oven when he spotted the snake. He scooped up the reptile and placed it in a plastic food recycling box before alerting the police. RSPCA officers came to collect the snake the same evening and it has been given a temporary home.
Sharmeena Begum, 15, was raised by her uncle Shamim Miah, a devout Muslim and former religious scholar. He encouraged her to pray each dawn before classes at Bethnal Green Academy in Tower Hamlets. He blames airport authorities, police and her school for letting Sharmeena flee the country last December. He has turned for advice to Cage, the hardline human rights group whose leaders have said IS executioner Jihadi John is a ‘beautiful young man’.
Judy Murray, 55, said she would be a ‘very active granny’ and already has plans to introduce her grandchildren to tennis. Tennis coach helped propel Andy, 27, and his brother Jamie, 29, to sporting success. Her words come only a few days after her son and his bride wed at Dunblane Cathedral. The wedding drew more than 3,000 well-wishers to the streets of his home town.
The Met Office has predicted warmer-than-average temperatures for April, May and June of this year in its long-range forecast. But winds of more than 75mph were recorded in north Wales today, and snow was also reported to have fallen on high ground in northern England. Forecasters predict temperatures could rise as high as 25C (77F) by Wednesday, with the mercury reaching up to 22C (72F) in south east England on Tuesday. But it is expected to be cooler on Thursday when it will remain dry and dry, but it will be cooler in the south.
The replica of the warship that carried France's Marquis de Lafayette to help American colonists in their war of independence sets sail for the United States on Saturday. Lafayette crossed the Atlantic on the original Hermione in 1780 to tell his friend George Washington, commander of the American insurgents against British imperial rule. The replica fired its cannons as it sailed up the French river Charente on Saturday to the military shipyards of Rochefort, where both vessels were built. The ship will head for Yorktown, Virginia, where Lafayette and his forces played a critical part in a decisive battle against the British.
Pretty Little Liars' Shay Mitchell's Instagram is so much more than just photos of her A-list friends. Julie Falconer's account showcases the best of the English capital, as well as her other European jaunts. The Blonde Gypsy is an intersection of travel, photography and culture. Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott have been travelling the world since 2001 .
The video was apparently filmed by a supporter at the Green Man pub in Wembley ahead of Arsenal's FA Cup semi-final win over Reading. The footage appears to show a homophobic chant being aimed at Ashley Cole. Cole left Arsenal for Chelsea in 2006 and currently plays for Serie A club Roma in Italy .
The Hobart International Airport website was hacked and defaced with a statement supporting the radical Islamist group ISIS, also known as Islamic State or IS. Tasmania Police are investigating and have been monitoring activity at the airport after becoming aware of the statement about 5.30am on Sunday. The message proclaimed that the website had been 'hacked by Team System DZ' .
Paula McKay was told her daughter Natasha had suffered brain damage and would be left disabled. Staff at the former Sharoe Green Hospital in Preston failed to recognise she was in distress. She was delivered 10 weeks prematurely by C-section, but staff failed to ventilate her properly. When she became pregnant with her second child, less than two years later, she was reassured the same mistakes would not be repeated. When Patrick was delivered at the same hospital, the same errors were made, leaving her son brain damaged and severely disabled like his older sister. Ms McKay, from Leyland, near Preston, has won a 20-year legal battle to secure £13 million compensation .
Biologists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel studied the cephlopods movement. They found that the orientation of the creature's body and the crawling direction are controlled independently in the brain. It is the first time scientists have been able to fully understand how octopuses are able to control their movements without a rigid skeleton. The findings may help scientists develop new ways for soft robots to move around.
Islamic extremists drove cars to a mosque in remote village of Kwajafa in Borno state. They told locals they were there to teach Islam before opening fire using handguns and assault rifles. The jihadis then set fire to nearby houses that were filled with unsuspecting families. The attack came as new pictures showed how teenagers caught up in previous slaughters are being encouraged to draw pictures of the attacks as part of their therapy.
In the third part of our major Good Health series on dementia, we look at ways to help minimise the impact of these memory problems. It is a common misconception that we need less sleep as we get older - in fact we need just as much, the problem is that older people find it harder to reach a deeper sleep. Getting a good night's sleep can be especially difficult for those with dementia, especially those with Alzheimer's disease who may experience changes to their sleeping patterns. But there are steps that can make it easier, including avoiding catnapping during the day.
Becky Watts, 16, vanished from her father's family home in Crown Hill, Bristol, on February 19. Her body parts were found at a house in Barton Hill on March 2 and her stepbrother Nathan Matthews, 28, is accused of her murder. Her mother Tani Watts said she fears coming face-to-face with Anjie Galsworthy, whose son is also accused of the teenager's murder. Ms Watts said: 'I'm still in the back of my mind not accepting that I'm not going to see her'
Around 100,000 West Pakistan Refugees (WPRs) are classified as refugees in India's only Muslim-majority state of Jammu and Kashmir. They are unable to own property or vote in state elections - meaning three generations are stuck in abject poverty. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party won a share of power in the recent state vote.
Sarah Harper was in a relationship with Christopher Lane, 22, when he was gunned down while visiting in the city of Duncan in August 2013. He was born in Melbourne, Australia, but was in the United States on a baseball scholarship when 17-year-old Chancey Allen Luna allegedly murdered him. The couple had returned from a trip to Australia just two days before he was shot in the back while out jogging. Luna's mother, Jennifer, took to the stand and was asked only one question by defense attorneys: 'Do you love your son?' To which she replied: 'Yes'
Niamh Geaney, 26, and Karen Branigan, 29, found their 'twin stranger' in Dublin last week. The TV presenter, from Dublin, launched a social media campaign to find her doppelgänger. She was inspired by the story of journalist Sophie Robehmed, who found hers in 2011. Devon-born journalist found Lauren Hatcher in Birmingham through a mutual friend. Just last month, retired priest Neil Richardson, 69, moved to Braintree in Essex to be confronted with his doppleganger, former head teacher John Jemison, 74. The pair, who are both grandfathers-of-four now living just 150 yards apart,
Vet Nick Fisher, 31, from Leintwardine, Shropshire, said his bedlington lurcher Twiglet was left behaving strangely. The four-year-old hound seemed to think he was being chased and had dilated pupils. After 45 minutes of drooling at the mouth uncontrollably, shaking and walking into walls he seems to be back to normal. Mr Fisher believes his dog may have ingested something hallucinogenic.
Atlanta-based writer Alex Gray, 27, lost 160lbs from his 354lbs frame over the course of 20 months, after nearly a lifetime of emotional eating and self-loathing. He said that he couldn't think of a 'specific catalyst' that prompted him to gain weight, but he had an insatiable appetite 'as an only child with unabated access to nearly everything' .
Lib Dem leader will use tomorrow's manifesto launch to promise a 'stronger economy and a fairer society' He has set out plans for £5billion in new tax rises, £7billion raised from a crackdown on tax avoidance, £12 billion in public spending reductions and a £3 billion cut from welfare. But today he admitted that maths had not been his strong point as a youngster. He told a group of children he was better at languages and art when he was at school.
Tony Blair made an appearance at a low-key private fundraising dinner for 15 Labour target seats. But only one Shadow Cabinet minister, Chuka Umunna, could be bothered to attend. The dinner was held in an Indian banquet hall in less-than-glamorous Morden High Street. A clearly uncomfortable Blair name-checked Ed Miliband only once, devoting his speech instead to his own achievements.
Cui Hongfang, 73, hit the back of her head on a corner of the stone wall after she collided with the 38-year-old Canadian woman. Police have ruled the tragedy an accident, although they are still investigating the circumstances of the Chinese woman’s death. The victim's family said the Canadian tourist was running down steep steps.
Last year, the RSPCA alone took in 1,500 horses, many of them former family pets. The problem is that more and more owners are taking on horses without preparation. Many people are unable to afford the minimum £3,000 cost per year to keep a horse.
Naomi Jacobs had Transient Global Amnesia, a form of memory loss brought on by stress. The condition caused the 'episodic' part of her memory to shut down, meaning she had lost all emotional memories. But her semantic memory was still intact, so she could remember things she had repeated over time. She is now set to detail how she pieced her life back together in new book, Forgotten Girl.
The Philippines voiced alarm about Chinese 'aggressiveness' in the area as it launched the Balikatan 2015 joint Philippines and US military exercises. President Benigno. Aquino is set to ask Southeast Asian leaders to issue a collective. statement denouncing the reclamation activities. He said recently that China's actions in the region could lead to military conflict. The aerial images show intense Chinese construction over seven reefs and shoals in the Spratly archipelago of the South China Sea.
Sarah, 23, appeared on the Jeremy Kyle Show to find out who her real father is. Her mother told her last year that Phil, who has raised her for 23 years, may not be related to her. The pair went on the ITV show to have a DNA test to discover the truth . The DNA test confirmed Phil and Sarah are not related but they said it won't change their relationship. Phil said it would be the proudest day of his life if Sarah was his daughter.
Hedione - derived from the Greek word 'hedone', for fun, pleasure, lust - has a fresh jasmine-magnolia scent. Christian Dior fragrance, Eau Savage, was the first to use it in 1966, and it has since found its way into other fragrances such as Chamade by Guerlain, CKOne and Chanel no. 19. Scientists analysed brain activity when a person smelled Hedione to find out how it changed their emotions and behaviour. They then compared the results with the effects caused by a common floral fragrance known as phenylethyl alcohol.
Elizabeth Jane Howard, who died in 2014 aged 90, collected ancient jewellery during her lifetime. The Cazalet Chronicles author amassed a collection of Greek, Egyptian and Roman pieces. The nine lots will go under the hammer at Bonhams auction house in London on Thursday. They include rings, bracelets, pendants, earrings and earrings up to 3,500 years old .
Nick Woodman, 39, is the founder and CEO of GoPro, a camera which can be fixed to helmets, the body, equipment or a hand-held pole. He clinched the title after being granted 4.5 million restricted stock units - valued at $284.5m - at the end of the year. It won him the top spot on the annual Bloomberg Pay Index. Chenerie Energy's Houston-based chief executive Charif Souki fell to second place at $281m.
Two adults and four children pictured riding on same motorbike in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina. A man was pictured holding the handlebars of the bike while three young children straddled the petrol tank in front. A girl and a woman sat on the seat behind him while a man sat behind him. Comes just weeks after a similar picture emerged of a family of seven riding on the same bike in Junin .
Justin D. Smith, 18, and 20-year-old Efrain Diaz appeared briefly via video link from jail while their attorneys entered their pleas of not guilty in the death of University of Kentucky junior Jonathan Krueger. The men are charged with murder and robbery in the fatal shooting of the young Ohio native in the early morning hours Friday. The coroner's office said Kruegers died of a gunshot wound to the chest. He was photo editor for the UK campus newspaper, the Kentucky Kernel.
The image was taken in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan - 'nearby some samurai tombs', apparently - late last year. The Reddit user who posted it online insisted it was 'not photoshopped' and that paranormal forces could be at work. 'I'm not saying it's anything - just that it looks an awful lot like disembodied boots and legs...' 'Obiaruf ' told users.
Melanie and Vanessa Iris Roy decided they wanted to start a family and each carried a child one year apart. They took photos at each stage of their respective pregnancies, recording when their first child, a son Jax, was born followed by their daughter Ero, a year later. The couple then uploaded the images to Instagram and they quickly went viral - their young family becoming an unexpected internet sensation almost overnight.
Owner Kevin O'Connor closed the shop for eight days after comments by him and his daughter, Crystal, to a local television station supporting a new religious objections law. The law, which has since been revised, sparked a boycott of Indiana. A crowdfunding campaign started by supporters raised more than $842,000 with donations from 29,160 contributors in 48 hours. The 61-year-old father of eight who has owned the restaurant for nine years said he never thought about taking the money.
Barcelona-based booking platform ByHours.com allows users to organise stays of three, six and 12 hours. It has already got 25 hotels in the capital on board, including H10 Waterloo, The Kingsway Hall Hotel, Yotel Heathrow and Gatwick, Crowne Plaza London - The City, Academy Hotel, and Threadneedles, Marriott Autograph Collection. The company's objective is to acquire more hotels in London during the next few months.
John Helinski, 62, spent three years living in a cardboard box on the streets of Tampa Bay. He then tried to apply for a place at a homeless shelter, but all of his ID had been stolen. A cop and a case manager then looked into his past and found an old, forgotten bank account. It had enough money and social security benefits to buy his own house . Helinski is now looking for permanent accommodation and is focused on a small apartment .
Recorder Philip Cattan, 65, from Cheshire was seen to fall asleep during the rape trial of John Quingley at Manchester Crown Court last summer. The judge was confronted with the claim that he had slept through part of the cross-examination of the witness, who was giving evidence via videolink because of her age. A retrial had to be ordered and with the child having to give evidence for a second time. The cost of the abandoned trial and the retrial is believed to have cost the taxpayer £10,000.
Alice Dreger attended class at East Lansing High School, Michigan, after son asked her to sit in on it. She began tweeting out the contents of the lesson, which was filled with horror stories about what happened to people who have pre-marital sex. The school has denied it only teaches abstinence, saying it just happened to be that day's lesson.
Michelle Knight appeared at the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center's Faces of Change Luncheon on Wednesday. She said her healing process has been 'to overcome and flourish and rise above all that' Knight was signing copies of her book, Finding Me: A Decade of Darkness, a Life Reclaimed, after the event, when she revealed to readers that she does has a boyfriend. The luncheon raised $254,000 for the center, which counsels rape survivors.
Canadian duo Mitchell Moffit and Greg Brown, from Toronto, present online science show AsapSCIENCE. They discuss how being the first, middle, youngest, or an only child affects us. First-born children are expected to be higher academic achievers and more ambitious. Middle-borns tend to be more co-operative, flexible and sociable. Last-born's tend to have a more relaxed attitude in life, as parents' expectations are lower .
A cloud formation resembling the Wi-Fi symbol appeared recently in the sky of Xiangtan city in Hunan Province. Shi Chao, a student at the Hunan University of Science and Technology, saw the cloud on his way from to the library around 7pm last Friday. Chinese internet users have shared and commented on Shi's photo thousands of times on Chinese social media.
A kestrel and a barn owl have been caught on camera fighting over a nesting box. The two birds of prey repeatedly lunged at each other in a vicious scrap. The fight was captured on video by photographer Robert Fuller in his garden in Thixendale, North Yorkshire. Despite the owl's cuddly reputation, it came out the victor and found a mate.
About 10,000 women a year in the UK are affected by the debilitating hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) - a severe form of morning sickness which causes constant vomiting, crippling weakness and dehydration. University of California, Los Angeles, study looked at 312 children born to 203 mothers with HG between 2007 and 2011. Children exposed in the womb to HG had a 3.28-fold increased risk of neurodevelopmental delays.
Kyli Wilfson, 29, was 26 when she woke up in excruciating pain in October 2012, and doctors initially thought she had acute pancreatitis, a condition that commonly affects heavy drinkers. She was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis three months later, which left her unable to eat anything for a year and a half. Her weight dropped from 110lbs to 80lbs, and she had to postpone her wedding as she spent more and more time in hospitals. She eventually found a way to eat by having a risky surgical procedure to remove the pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, appendix, and duodenum, which allows the cells to be transplanted into the liver.
Asabi Barner, 37, is suing Black Ink tattoo parlor in Harlem, New York City for a chest tattoo that left her scarred and in pain. Barner says she went to the parlor after watching the reality show which features the shop on VH1. The shop's owner and artists star in their own reality show, Black Ink Crew, which has had three seasons .
Veronica ‘Roni’ Gonzalez and her fiance Ely Alba Gonzalez were returning from engagement party. They stopped on Interstate 30 to help a group in trouble when 18-wheeler ploughed into them. Four were killed instantly and one later died in hospital from their wounds. Two young children travelling with them survived the incident. Veronica Gonzalez was herself badly injured and remains in critical condition.
P-22 was found by workers installing a security system in the Los Feliz hills on Monday. The cougar, known as P-22, has made his home in the crawlspace under the house. It is thought he crossed two freeways to get there, but it is not known how long he has been there. Workers have tried everything from poking him with a prod to firing tennis balls at him. But he has so far resisted all attempts to get him to move out of the crawl space .
Diane James, Ukip’s Justice Spokesperson, praised Putin's nationalist credentials. She said he was forced into invading Ukraine because of the European Union. Ukip leader Nigel Farage sparked a row last year when he hailed Putin as a 'brilliant operator' Comments come as Ukip's election campaign chief Patrick O'Flynn said the party resembles a 'rugby club on tour' with members who can be 'boorish' and 'chauvinistic'
Surveys found 'major misconceptions' within special operations about whether women should be brought into the male-only jobs. They also revealed concerns that department leaders would 'capitulate to political pressure, allowing erosion of training standards,' according to one document. The studies are part of the Pentagon's effort to open all military combat positions to women or provide reasons why any jobs should remain closed.
'Our Planet' will focus on the Earth's last wilderness areas and the animals living there, the project's British producers said Wednesday. The eight-part series will take four years to make and is planned for a 2019 debut for Netflix customers internationally. The series is intended to wow 'global audiences with the wonder and importance of the natural world,' they said.
Photos taken between 1900 and 1911 during the Qing dynasty show Beijing's famous landmarks with barely any visitors. They show locals and foreigners posing at the Temple of Heaven, standing next to giant statues at the Western Qing Tombs and riding on boats at the Summer Palace. The quiet scenes are a far cry from modern-day Beijing, which is visited by tens of millions of tourists every year.
Thousands of fish have died in Rodrigo de Freitas lake where Olympic rowing and canoeing events will be held next year. More than 37 tons of dead fish have been scooped out of the water, but there is still an overwhelming stench coming from the lake. Authorities and biologists have argued about the cause of the deaths. Rio's environmental secretariat has insisted that the latest incident is the result of a sudden change in water temperature.
Flakka is a synthetic version of the stimulant cathinone, the same type of chemical that is used to make bath salts. It can be injected, snorted, smoked, swallowed or taken with other substances like marijuana. Once ingested, the drug causes a feeling of euphoria, hallucinations and sometimes psychosis or apparent superhuman strength. The high lasts for a couple hours and users are left with a strong desire to use again.
Photographs show teenagers and people in their early 20s kissing in public, drinking alcohol and living openly gay lifestyles. Some of those pictured are even seen wearing clothing adorned with the Stars and Stripes - something previously unthinkable in a country where the conservative religious and political leadership still regularly leads chants of 'Death to America' at public meetings. Young people represent the largest societal bloc in Iran, with over 63 per cent of Iran's population of 73 million people aged under 30. They represent one of the greatest long-term threats to the current form of theocratic rule.
Andrés Iniesta posted on Twitter to spread the news that his vineyard can be rented out. The 'Bodega Iniesta' vineyard he owns in Castilla-La Mancha can be booked for €125 (£90) a night. There is one bathroom and one bedroom at the property, with other facilities including a kitchen, an indoor fireplace, Wi-Fi and parking provided.
Shiba the dog uses his nose and paw to open a sliding glass window and greet visitors. Visitors have travelled from as far away as England and Taiwan to say hello to the seven-year-old dog. He is often found napping on the job or snacking on a cucumber in a glass display case under the counter.
Michelle Keegan, 27, has unveiled her summer range for Lipsy in full. Shows off her summer dresses embellished with lace and feminine florals to perfection in new shoot. Says her ultimate beauty secrets are simply drinking lots of water and always taking her make-up off before bed. Says LVL eyelash 'flicking' treatments make her lashes darker and more voluminous.
A young woman who was subjected to years of abuse by Bega Cheese boss Maurice Van Ryn has told a court of the severe impact it has had on her life. The wealthy NSW businessman has pleaded guilty to 12 sex offences, including the most serious charge of persistent sexual abuse of a child. One of his victims told Sydney's District Court on Monday that she is scared for her future relationships, and didn't understand why she had been targeted. The young woman, who cannot be named, said when he abused her as a child she didn't know it was wrong. She said she hadn't spoken up about the abuse until the day she heard he had been caught.
The jet may have been caused by a wave of heat reaching ice trapped under the surface, causing an explosion of material. But it is unusual, because so far such activity has only been spotted on the day-side of the comet - not the night, like this. Images were taken by the Osiris camera on the Rosetta spacecraft from a distance of 47 miles (75km) As the comet gets closer to the sun, its surface gets warmer, causing frozen gases to erupt from the surface. It's not clear if this caused the jet - or an explosion caused by ice sublimating (turning from solid to gas) underground.
Four-month-old Roscoe was caught on camera this week at the Asheville Humane Society in North Carolina taking some of his first steps. The rescue pup was born with a deformity which caused his front to legs to be bent backwards at the knees - as a result, he was forced to crawl around on his joints. Thanks to more than $3,000 in public donations, the canine was able to have the life-changing operation he needed.
The signs feature portraits of Clinton with phrases including 'Dont Say Secretive', 'Don't Say Entitled' and ' don't Say Ambitious' The street art appears to be a dig at a group of Clinton supporters who said it would be on the look out for evidence of sexism in reporting about the Democratic politician. Last month, the New York Times' Amy Chozick brought attention to the efforts made by the group, which goes by the name of 'HRC Super Volunteers' .
Archie Brown Jr. struck and killed a 2-year-old who ran in front of his van in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Sunday evening. While at the scene an unidentified gunman shot Brown and a 15 year old dead. The driver's father identified him as father-of-four Archie Brown Jr, to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Police are still looking for the person responsible, and so far they have released few details on the tragic incident .
More than 730,285 Reddit users have pressed The Button since the California firm launched its r/thebutton thread on April Fool's Day. Only people who registered on the site before 1 April are eligible to click The Button. When they do they are awarded a colour, known as a 'flair' This colour represents the time period at which they clicked The Button, ranging from zero to 60 seconds. Users get a purple flair when they press The Button between 52 and 60 seconds, blue flairs between 42 and 51 seconds, green flairs are between 32 and 41 seconds, yellow flairs. are between 22 and 31 seconds, and orange flair is between 12 and 21 seconds.
Retired Lt Col Richard 'Dick' Cole, age 99, gave the medal to the museum's director in a ceremony at the museum attended by military and political officials and relatives of the original 80 Raiders. The medal, awarded by Congress earlier in the week, arrived in a ceremonial B-25 flight. The Doolittle Raid, also known as the Tokyo Raid, on April 18, 1942, caused negligible material damage to Japan. The raid by the US boosted American morale in the wake of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.
David Potchen, 53, robbed a bank in Merrillville, Indiana, last June and waited for police to arrive so he could go back to prison for food and shelter. The ex-con spent 12 and a half years in prison and said that he wanted to go back after hitting rock bottom during his parole last year. He had lost his job, lost his place to stay and spent a night in the woods before deciding to rob a bank with a note on the back of his resume. The judge decided to let Potchen withdraw his plea and give the 53-year-old a conversion charge that will drop the robbery charge if he stays out of trouble for one year.
Helen Flanagan, 24, has changed her style dramatically for the birth of her first child. Blake Lively, 27, was the epitome of flowy boho maternity style when she was pregnant. Angelina Jolie, 39, opted for boho, full-length dresses when pregnant with twins in 2008. Kate Middleton, 33, is the queen of the buttoned-up maternity look. Holly Willoughby, 34, chose a more reserved look during her pregnancy with Chester.
Robert Charles Bates, 73, shot and killed Eric Courtney Harris, 44, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Harris was allegedly trying to buy drugs and a gun from undercover officers. He was being restrained by one of the undercover officers when Bates opened fire. Police say he was 'trying to get the situation under control' when he fired one shot. Bates, who has been a reserve deputy since 2008, was monitoring from afar.
David King, 70, from Newham, east London, retired to Normandy 15 years ago. His body was found by sniffer dogs last week in picturesque hamlet of Pierres, south-west of Caen. An unnamed 28-year-old Frenchman has been charged with his murder. Alleged killer was living rough in the area, and is thought to have been behind thefts. Now prosecutor says Mr King may have confronted man over stolen vegetables.
Footage has emerged of a drunken group of yobs on a Jet2 flight from Glasgow to Alicante last week. Witnesses said the group drank heavily, abused fellow passengers and airline staff. One man was escorted from the plane after it landed in Spain and banned from flying back.
Dale Cregan is on hunger strike for the second time in bid to be moved to a secure psychiatric hospital. The 31-year-old was reportedly transferred to solitary confinement in HMP Manchester a month ago. He is hoping to be transferred to Ashworth Hospital, a high-security psychiatric unit. Cregan was jailed for life after shooting police officers Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes in 2012.
Anna Broom, 33, from Gillingham, Kent, has not worked since the age of 19 after being declared unfit to work after suffering from depression and back problems associated with her size. The jobless 33-year-old now wants an extra £10,000 to fund her dream 'traditional English wedding and party in a castle' She wants a church ceremony, designer dress, horse and carriage - 'like Katie Price' - and champagne for her 50 guests. Also wants the taxpayer to stump up a further £2,000 for her honeymoon, where she hopes to jet off to Mexico .
Anna and Indi have been surfing since they were 10 weeks old in Queensland, Australia. The border collies use their low centre of gravity to keep them stable while hanging ten. Owners Zane Jones and Caitlin Ollier have owned the dogs for 16 years. Indi has been trained to lift her paw to 'hang five' as if she is hanging five.
Ruslan Bazarov, 28, suffered pelvic injuries and a broken leg when the truck overtook him on the St Petersburg ring road. He was taking part in the first 100 kilometre ride of the season of the Baltic Star club when the incident happened . The video has prompted members of Russia's cycling community to demand the creation of safe areas to ride .
Pet owners admit they spend hours watching the box with their animals and even leave it on when they are out to keep them company. Almost two thirds of goldfish owners, 63 per cent, even confess to putting the tank in sight of the TV so their fish can watch it for more than three and a half hours a day. The owner of a micro pig lets their pet watch four hours of shows per day - or 28 hours a week. Pets’ favourite show is TV presenter Paul O’Grady’s For The Love Of Dogs.
James May said Top Gear viewers who sent threatening tweets to Sue Perkins should 'kill themselves' But he quickly backtracked, saying: 'We don't want them as fans' Perkins recently announced she was leaving Twitter as a result of horrific abuse. She had been a favourite to replace the ousted Jeremy Clarkson after a flurry of bets .
Finnish researchers compared the weight and height of more than 12,000 healthy two year old with records on antibiotic prescription. By two years-old, one in five boys and one in ten girls was overweight or obese. Repeated prescriptions before the age of two also raised the odds of being a fat toddler.
The 13th century castle in the Dordogne, France has just been placed on the market for £703,400. The 14-bedroom home also features 14 bathrooms and its very own suit of armour . The hill-top castle sits on 46 hectares of land and was refurbished in the 19th century . It is only 15 minutes from the local airport which has regular flights to London City and Stansted .
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson has admitted that a gyro-copter flew 80 miles undetected and under the radar from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to the lawn of the US Capitol on Wednesday. The pilot, Florida postal worker Doug Hughes, 61, was interviewed by the Secret Service almost two years ago. Johnson said his first reaction on hearing of the incident was to ask, 'What's a gyrocopter?' The tiny, open-air aircraft landed without injuries to anyone, but the incident raises questions about how someone could be allowed to fly all the way to the Capitol. Hughes said he was making the flight to publicize his concerns about the corrupting influence of money in politics.
Around 50 obese pupils at Jianxin Primary School, in eastern China, are put through their paces. The lessons are named after the Dreamworks film of the same name, in which an overweight panda becomes a kung fu master. Teachers set up the lessons after a survey revealed 5 per cent of the school's 800 pupils were obese, including one 11-year-old who weighs 180lbs. The school has enlisted the help of a nutritionist to help the pupils maintain a healthy weight.
Prince William will take full fortnight of paternity leave when his second child is born later this month. The future king, 32, became the most senior member of the royal family to work as an ordinary PAYE employee when he became a pilot for East Anglian Air Ambulance. He plans to take time off to be with his wife and new baby, just like he did when his son, Prince George, was born in 2013. The Duchess of Cambridge will largely be based at their London home Kensington Palace. Royal staff have already ruled out using a helicopter to transport William back to London, meaning the prince faces a two-hour ‘blues and twos’ dash back
The FDA has ruled that KIND bars are not as kind on the body as they purport to be. Investigators found that a number of flavors were labeled 'healthy' - brimming with fiber, protein and antioxidants, while being low in fat and sodium. A 40g Honey Smoked BBQ KIND Bar - marketed as 'bold and all-natural' - contains 230 calories, 16gms of fat and 125mgs of sodium. Meanwhile, an equivalent serving of Snickers contains 190 calories, 9gms and 91mgs.
Intruder was arrested after climbing into the grounds of the President's home at 10.25pm last night. It is the latest in a string of security breaches to hit the US capital in recent months. The 8ft-tall fence is due to be replaced in the longer term with a permanent barrier .
Find Boston Bombers was set up by Reddit moderator Chris Ryves, known as 'oops777' on the day of the attack. He set up the thread in a bid to ensure 'no racism' and 'fairness' but soon lost control of it. In the days after the attack, millions of Redditors took to the thread to theorize about bomber/bombers' identities. Their claims - based on the analysis of photos and videos of the marathon - led to Sunil Tripathi, 22, being wrongly identified as the bomber. Now, Ryves has told of his regrets about the thread - which he says nearly became 'its own beast' in the wake of the
Labour leader refused to admit he had got it wrong over the past five years about jobs, crime and fees. He rejected a string of statistics read out by Evan Davis on how situation in all three cases had improved. Mr Miliband also refused to say how much Labour would be borrowing by the end of the next Parliament. And he gave the strongest indication yet that Ed Balls would be Chancellor in a Labour-led government.
Jeremy Clarkson has agreed to keep quiet about his sacking from the BBC so Top Gear Live shows can go ahead. The global tour of the motoring show looked like it may face the axe following Clarkson's hotel fracas with a producer over a steak dinner. The BBC decided not to renew his contract and cancelled what remained of the latest series of Top Gear. But the corporation and the presenter have reached an agreement over the remaining live shows.
Asif Malik, 31, his partner Sara Kiran, 29, and their four children have been missing since April 7. They were last seen on CCTV boarding a ferry from Dover to France on April 8. Thames Valley Police believe they travelled south through Europe in bid to get to Syria. But a Turkish official claims they have been arrested in Ankara, Turkey, as they try to get there. Family of six have not been seen since leaving their home in Slough, Berkshire, eight days ago.
BMW Mini has produced concept smart specs to give drivers super-human powers in the car. The Augmented Vision goggles will go on show at the Auto Shanghai show and generate ‘screens’ showing information that only the wearer can see. For example, the goggles can project navigation information with arrows onto the roads, as well as show speed limits and even point out local landmarks. An icon is shown on the smartphone-linked display when the wearer receives a text message and the message can be read out by the car, for example. Free parking spaces are highlighted in the driver’s field of view so they can spot a space more easily, and an ‘X-ray
Mancunian Neil Killham, 32, has made the infamous shepherds pie-trifle combination immortalised on Friends. He announced his plans on Twitter with a picture of his clashing ingredients with the caption: 'It's finally time. I'm making The Trifle Out Of Friends' It features sponge, jam, custard, lamb, peas, onions, bananas, whipped cream and sprinkles.
Patrick and Valerie Jubb are attempting to sell the four-bedroom property in Jimena de la Frontera, southern Spain. The couple say they have done nothing wrong but face losing the estate over illegal additions made by a previous owner. Patrick, 64, said: 'We are in absolute pieces over this. All our money is tied up in the property' .
Robert F Kennedy Jr spoke at a screening of the documentary Trace Amounts in Sacramento, California on Tuesday. The film purports that there is a connection between the vaccine chemical thimerosal and autism, though it is a theory the scientific community has mostly dismissed . Kennedy said that the documentary helped convince lawmakers in Oregon stop a similar measure in that state, and was hoping it would have a similar effect in California .
U.S. envoy Mark Lippert said if North Korea improves its human rights record and takes steps to end its nuclear program, it will be rewarded with prosperity and better ties with the outside world, including the United States. The North's Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea said the remarks were proof that Washington was intent on hostility. The 42-year-old needed 80 stitches to the deep knife wound to his face after the attack.
Kym Ackerman, 32, saw the son of God in an x-ray of one of her left-side molars when she went for a dental check-up in Flagstaff, Arizona on March 25. The dentist didn't find any cavities and Ackerman has vowed to keep her mouth, and especially that holy molar, healthy.
Almost half of those with severe allergies live in daily fear of suffering a potentially fatal reaction. Two-thirds also don't know how to use an adrenaline pen which can save the lives of those suffering a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. Around 21million Britons have some kind of allergy, ranging from hayfever to reactions to food and medication.
Tom Moffatt, 27, was meant to ink 'Riley' - the name of his four-year-old son - into his left arm. But instead of the letter 'L', he started needling the letter P - and had to 'scribble' over mistake. He also attempted to mark himself with Riley's nickname 'Sonny Boy' - but scratched 'Sony Boy' instead. The makeshift tattoo session took place in Mr Moffatt's living room with a £70 ink gun. NHS worker has just endured his second hour-long laser removal session in a bid to get rid of the botched needlework.
Spain's Queen Letizia attended a conference for rare childhood diseases in Barcelona. The 42-year-old wore a striking white tailored suit with nude patent Mary-Janes and a woven clutch. The mother-of-two was at the science museum, CosmoCaixa, to give a speech at the event. She was joined by King Felipe who was fresh from an official visit to Lebanon.
Demetri Nelson, 27, allegedly broke into a River Birch Drive home where the victim lives and told her to give him a ride to a Manning Avenue home. Once they got there, Nelson told the woman to get into the trunk of the car, WFSB reported. Nelson couldn't drive the car because of the manual transmission, however, and the woman used the emergency trunk latch to escape, authorities said.
Hamdi Ulukaya was once a Turkish immigrant with dreams of making it big in the U.S. food industry. His American-born ex, Dr. Ayse Giray, sued him in 2012 on claims her family lent him $500,000 that helped make his dreams a reality. On April 10, after years of wrangling and a pronouncement by Giray's camp just last month that the parties were no where near an agreement, he settled for an unknown sum. The settlement came just before Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Saliann Scarpulla was due to rule on whether Giray could retroactively be named a shareholder in Chobani's predecessor company.
Ellie, 10, and Taylor Biggin, five, lost their eight-year-old brother Harvey last year to a mystery illness. When Easter approached they decided to donate all their eggs to the patients at Sheffield Children's Hospital where he was cared for. Kind strangers began to send eggs - and now there are more than 1,000.
Sally Jones, 45, ran away from her home in Chatham, Kent, to wage jihad with toyboy husband in Raqqa, Syria. Mother-of-two, who once played in female punk band, slipped into Syria at end of 2013 with 10-year-old son. Footage appears to show her leading al-Khanssaa Brigade - the all-women contingent set up by ISIS. She is seen leading women fighters in a series of chants expressing fighters' commitment to jihad. Experts say the slicky-edited video is the first 'real evidence' which shows Jones is involved with the brigade at a 'high level'
Mitzi Neyens, 77, was successfully matched with a Philadelphia man after turning to the National Kidney Registry's paired exchange program. She received a kidney because her husband Bill gave his kidney to a patient in need. When she received the kidney March 26, the operation completed a nationwide chain that linked strangers from San Diego to Boston who have loved ones in need with patients in need of a transplant.
MS Anthem of the Seas has arrived in Southampton, UK, ahead of its naming ceremony on April 20. The world's third-largest joint ship, owned by Royal Caribbean, is expecting more than 80,000 people to travel on board this summer. With 18 decks and a capacity of nearly 5,000, the ship is truly an engineering marvel. On board, guests will experience robotic bartenders, be able to take part in circus skills training activities and even go on a virtual sky dive.
Alaa Abdullah Esayed, from south London, posted 45,600 tweets in less than a year. The 22-year-old posted 127 messages a day to her 8,534 followers between June 2013 and May 2014. She admitted encouraging terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2006 and disseminating terrorist publications. The Iraqi national could face up to 14 years in prison for the offences .
A 'blob' of warm water 2,000 miles across is sitting in the Pacific Ocean. Since last June it has extended from Alaska to Mexico. It has been present since 2013 and has been causing fish to seek shelter elsewhere. And a new University of Washington study says it could be responsible for droughts. California's drought is one of the worst on record, while the East coast of the US has seen unusually cold temperatures. It is also having an effect on marine life. Researchers said it may have contributed to the state of Washington's mild 2014 winter and might signal a warmer summer. But exactly how this area of warmer water has formed remains a mystery.
Robert Kushner lost his varsity coaching job at the Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy after testifying this week about his years selling marijuana. He told jurors Tuesday that some of the undercover officers on trial had stolen $81,000 in cash and 7 pounds of marijuana from him during a 2007 arrest. Kushner, 32, is one of more than a dozen former drug dealers testifying for the federal government about allegations of police wrongdoing.
Al Qaida fighters clashed briefly with members of one of Yemen's largest brigades outside Mukalla. The militants then seized control of the Riyan airport and moved to secure their hold on the city's main sea port, which is also an oil terminal. The advance marks a major gain for Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, as the Yemeni affiliate is known. Shiite rebels took part in a demonstration against an arms embargo imposed by the U.N. Security Council.
Manuel Delisle, the man accused of the road rage incident involving a chainsaw, has pleaded not guilty to armed assault on Tuesday. Karine Cyr recorded the confrontation on Sunday as she was vacationing with her husband Alexandre Hermenier and their two children. Cyr said that Delisle was driving recklessly and cut them off so her husband followed the driver to record his license plate number . The two cars ended up in a dead end road and that's when her husband parked his car so that the other car could not leave . Delisle is scheduled to return to court July 7.
Andre Cole, 52, became the third convicted killer put to death this year in Missouri. His fate was sealed after the U.S. Supreme Court turned down several appeals, including one claiming Cole was mentally ill and unfit for execution. Cole and his wife, Terri, were married for 11 years and had two children before divorcing in 1995. The couple fought about visitation and he was upset about child support payments, authorities said. By 1998, Cole was $3,000 behind in child support.
Human Harvest: China's Organ Trafficking is an eight year investigation by SBS Dateline. Documentary claims up to 11,000 organs are being harvested from political prisoners every year. Some patients were still alive as they were secretly placed into incinerators in hospital boiler rooms. Human Rights lawyer David Matas claims Falun Gong members are key targets. Chinese officials have denied the allegations, saying organs are taken from volunteers.
New Zealand photographer Amos Chapple travelled the world with a quadcopter in his backpack between 2012 and 2014 when it was easier to take aerial pictures using a drone. Since then restrictive laws and regulations have been implemented across the world, due to privacy concerns, commercial rights and worries about damage to property or crashes.
David King, 70, had not been seen for six months in picturesque hamlet of Pierres, Normandy. He retired there from his job as an engineer in Britain some 15 years ago. On October 27, he went to tea with friends living close to his home, and is thought to have got into an argument with one, aged 28. Police sniffer dogs were taken to Mr King's hamlet and found his corpse at the bottom of the 12ft well.
Diesel model Winnie Harlow, 19, suffers from vitiligo, the same rare skin condition that singer Michael Jackson was diagnosed with. The pair were pictured holding hands as they made their way to a launch event for Popular magazine at Siren Studios in Hollywood, California, on Tuesday night.
Stewart said he was looking forward to not having to watch the 'relentless' 24-hour news networks anymore. 'Watching these channels all day is incredibly depressing,' he said. 'I think of us as turd miners. I put on my helmet, I go and mine turds, hopefully I don't get turd lung disease' He also confessed that his 'moments of dissatisfaction' with the show had started to become more frequent.
There is an insufficient supply of whooping cough vaccine in Australia, according to Queensland Health. It comes less than a month after the death of 32-day-old Riley Hughes, who died after contracting the disease. His parents Catherine and Greg are now leading a campaign urging adults to vaccinate themselves and their children to prevent more infant deaths from the terrible disease. 'Heartbreaking to watch 4 week old Riley struggle,' Catherine Hughes wrote as she urged people to get themselves immunised. The adult whooping coughing vaccine will not be available in Australia until July .
Doctor John Parker has tested negative for the deadly Ebola virus after returning from West Africa. The humanitarian doctor was taken to Westmead Hospital in Sydney's west on Saturday morning. He had been working at an Australian-run Ebola treatment clinic in Sierra Leone since November. NSW Health has confirmed Dr Parker does not have Ebola and that no further testing for the virus is required.
Ukip leader calls on Conservatives to vote tactically for him in seats where they cannot win in order to help keep the Tory leader as Prime Minister. Mr Farage dropped his demand that the Tories ditch Mr Cameron before any post election deal. He said he believed many were in 'their hearts' closer to his position of wanting an EU referendum as soon as possible without any attempted re-negotiation.
Raymond Handley, 62, was jailed for 13-and-a-half years at Birmingham Crown Court earlier this month . He sexually assaulted his victim twice before threatening to kill her mother if details emerged . His daughter Becky Handley discovered his grisly crimes in a local newspaper article . She said: 'He has stolen a little girl's innocence and I hope he rots in prison and dies there for what he has done' .
Rihanna is one of a growing number of celebrities who are ditching their bras. The singer headed out to a restaurant in Santa Monica without a bra on Tuesday night. Rita Ora and Nicole Scherzinger both left the bra at home when attending A-List parties .
Roger Byng, 67, captured the action-packed photographs on the Wetlands surrounding the Severn estuary in Slimbridge, Gloucester. He was photographing small British birds, such as Bullfinches, Long-tailed Tits and Wrens as part of a relaxing day’s photography. The retired security installer described how the fox came so close to catching its prey.
Nathan Priestley, 21, from Norwich, was once dubbed ‘Jabba the Hutt’ by bullies. He was so depressed over his size that he refused to leave his house for a year. He took an overdose of 30 pills when he was 18, but survived because he hadn’t taken enough. After his suicide attempt, he made the decision to stop wallowing in self-pity. Within two years, he had shrunk to 14 stone and is now a personal trainer.
Judge Olu Stevens was sentencing Gregory Wallace to five years' probation after he and his accomplice, Marquis McAfee, robbed Tommy and Jordan Gray's Louisville home in April 2013. Police report that the thieves pointed a gun in the face of the couple's three-year-old before making off with $1,100 in cash, a cell phone, wallet and small amount of marijuana belong to the couple. In victim impact statement's prepared for the sentencing of Wallace, the couple called for him to be sent to prison and Jordan wrote that her daughter was still 'in constant fear of black men' .
Heart patients who expressed gratitude for the positive things in their life had better mental and physical health. University of California study involved men and women who had been diagnosed with Stage B heart failure. Patients who were more grateful had lower markers of inflammation, which can worsen heart failure . The research was published in the journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice.
'It is, I think, worth noting that the Republicans seem to be talking only about me,' she told reporters in the liberal New Hampshire bastion of Keene. Clinton dismissed the swirling questions as little more than political attacks from Republicans eager to gain an early advantage in the 2016 presidential contest. She is making her first campaign visit this year to New Hampshire, a state beloved by the Clinton family for giving both her faltering 2008 effort and her husband's struggling 1992 campaign a second wind.
Llallawavis scagliai was one of the last terror birds to prowl the Earth before they died out 2.5 million years ago. The fossilised skeleton was found in a cliff on a beach south of Mar del Plata city in Argentina. It was so well preserved that scientists have been able to study part of the bird's auditory system and its trachae. They say that while it had a terrifying apperance, its hearing was probably below average compared to birds living today. They claim that the animal probably also had a limited vocal range that was quite low frequency.
The pilot scheme will begin by recruiting 10 people with autism or Asperger syndrome to be based at the firm's Redmond offices in Washington. If successful, the scheme could extend to more vacancies worldwide. Microsoft is running the scheme with support from specialists at Specialisterne. The plans were announced by Mary Ellen Smith, corporate vice president or worldwide operations. Ms Smith has a 19-year-old autistic son called Shawn.
The I'm Up Alarm can be set to go off the night before and will then only turn off by scanning a QR code. The app uses a Quick Response code, or QR code, which is a form of barcode that the cameras of mobile phones are able to detect. Each device is paired with a specific QR code that can be printed out and stuck somewhere else in the house. Mugs and magnetic business cards and buttons with the codes printed on them can also be purchased and shipped worldwide. The alarm is due to be released in June and will come as a free version or an ad-free version.
Harold Henthorn, 59, was charged with the murder of second wife, Toni Bertolet, 51, last November. Police have since reopened their investigation into the suspicious death of his first wife, Lynn Rishell, some 20 years earlier. Both women died in 'freak accidents' to which he was the sole witness. In both cases he was sole beneficiary of the women's substantial life insurance policies totalling $500,000 in the case of first wife and $4.5million in case of second. Now, newly filed documents have revealed that he is fighting for a $1.5m pay out from the policy taken out in July 2001 on the grounds
The Mail on Sunday is campaigning to make sure all schools teach basic first-aid techniques. Previously, only the Liberal Democrats had promised to add the crucial lessons to the curriculum. But last week Labour, Ukip and the Green Party added their support as they unveiled their manifestos. It means the Conservatives are the only major party not to make the same manifesto pledge.
Uno, just three weeks old, and Louie, a full-grown Dalmatian, were together at home in Spokane, Washington, earlier this month. The clip begins with one of the Pogue family, who recently adopted Uno, tentatively holding him before the two pets are introduced. After carefully saying hello to Louie's left forepaw, Uno climbs over and settles down between the huge canine's front legs.
William Smith died four months after his mother Alison Overton lost her battle with cancer . The 14-year-old wore her favourite bandana and sprayed her perfume around the house after she died. The teenager from Grimsby was found hanged by his grandmother on the day of his death . He had 'settled back in well' at school following his mother's death, an inquest heard . Coroner Paul Kelly said the teenager had likely not intended to take his life. He said it was more likely the teenager was trying to play a prank on his siblings.
A vigilante group has taken to the streets of Brisbane, spray-painting over offensive slogans on the side of campervans which they claim promote violence against women. The Wicked Pickets protest group have started painting over slogans which they say are offensive. The Brisbane-based company came under fire last year after over 120,000 Australians petitioned to have slogans eliminated from the fleet. Wicked Camper's CEO John Webb invited 'anybody who feels strongly offended by a slogan to either paint or tape over it'
Mario Valencia took a rifle from a Walmart in Tuscon, Arizona on February 19 and was able to start firing it as soon as he left. This after he demanded bullets from a woman inside the store guarding the ammunition case. Police were even told the gun was locked by employees at the store as they pursued him. But just seconds later he began firing into the air and even pointed the weapon at an officer. He was later taken out by an officer who hit him with his vehicle. The gun was found to be locked with loose wire that was not wrapped enough when police recovered it.
Actress Patsy Kensit, 47, says Duchess of Cambridge is 'our generation's suffragette' Says she has done more to advance the cause of women than anyone else in recent years. Made comments in interview with Stylist magazine's 'Queen of Everything' feature. This is the first time the Duchess has been hailed as a feminist icon.
There are now 1.02million men in the UK who have opted to work reduced hours. This compares to 4.58million women who work part-time to care for children or family. It follows a sharp rise in the number of stay-at-home fathers, with a 6 per cent annual rise.
John Potter, from Savannah, has admitted forging the picture with his brother in the 1980s. In 1986 he fibbed that he was at a yard sale when he found the photograph in an antique frame. Inscribed on the back of the frame, he claimed, was 'CSS Georgia' He then passed on the image on to the Georgia Historical Society. The photo became an unofficial part of the ship's history even though it was never authenticated. Potter has now admitted the sham and explained how he falsified the image.
Two Senegalese wrestlers, Balla Gaye 2 and Eumeu Sene, competed in the crunch match dubbed 'Le Choc' at Demba Diop Stadium in the capital of Dakar. After a brutal and closely fought encounter under the hot sun, the burly Sene emerged victorious. Wrestling with strikes is only practised in Senegal and has boomed in popularity as their football team has struggled since their remarkable run at the 2002 World Cup.
94,872 residents and 42,424 employees live within the tsunami hazard zones of the three states. Also in danger are 486 public venues, 440 dependent care facilities and 2,314 businesses with a 'significant customer presence' Seventy-seven percent of the communities lying in the risk zone are equipped with the kind of geography and location to allow them the 15 to 25 minutes required for successful tsunami evacuation after a large-magnitude earthquake.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Princess Beatrice wore feathered hats to St George's Chapel in Windsor. Autumn Phillips, wife of the Queen’s grandson Peter Phillips, also attended the service . The Queen and Prince Philip were joined by the rest of the royal family for the traditional Easter service. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are expecting their second child later this month, were absent from the service  .
Police have identified 25 people who claim Labour peer attacked them and each could claim for up to £100,000. One man, allegedly attacked by Janner, has already instructed lawyers to sue him and Leicestershire County Council. His solicitor Peter Garsden said suing 'may be the only way the alleged victims are going to get justice' Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders claimed £13,400 in expenses last year .
Qantas have been told they could lose their eight Heathrow landing strips after continually arriving late. The Australian airline could also be facing a massive £20,000 fine, that's more than AU$38,000, for every time the A380 flights set down more than fifteen late on the English tarmac. Qantas' on time performance rating at Heathrow dropped to 75th out of 80 in the month of February.
Bryan Morseman, 29, of Bath, New York, started his streak at the Montgomery Marathon in Alabama on March 14. He ran the Tobacco Road Marathon in Cary, North Carolina, the next morning because it was one the way home to New York. A week later he placed first at the Yeungling Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach. In total, the full-time precious metal clerk earned $5,750 in winnings from the races, all of which will go toward medical treatment for his nine-month-old son Leeim, who has spina bifida. Morseman has won 23 of the 42 26.2-mile races he's participated in.
Former PM says he is 'absolutely not' in 'the league of the super-rich' and is 'very lucky' Said he has left British politics behind and is more interested in working at a 'global level' Said the money he generates pays for the 'infrastructure' around him. Mr Blair earns millions of pounds a year from his consultancy roles and charges fees of £250,000.
The 32-year-old Cairns man has been charged with administering a dangerous drug to a minor. His daughter is battling a rare form of cancer called neuroblastoma. The little girl has an 11cm cancerous growth which is putting pressure on her internal organs. The father has been unable to see his daughter as she wasn't in the hospital. He has pleaded for the government to legalise the drug and drop the charges against him. The girl's mother, who is estranged from the father, does not agree with his actions.
Shae-Lee Shackleford, 28, Lana Kington, 25, Madison Lloyd, 27, have appeared on The Ellen show and Good Morning America this week. The trio rose to fame for their YouTube videos of themselves miming to Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. Their second video, 'Mime Through Time,' has surpassed the views of Bohemian Carsody. The video has so far been viewed 260 million times on YouTube and Facebook . The girls revealed that 'Be on Ellen' was on her diary list of '100 things to do before I die'
President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, paid more than $93,000 in federal taxes last year on an adjusted gross income of $477,000, according to tax returns released Friday by the White House. Their effective tax rate was 19.6 percent, the returns show. The Obamas lowered their 2014 tax bill by claiming nearly $160,000. in itemized deductions, including $70,712 in charitable donations to 33 different charities. Altogether, they donated nearly 15 percent of their income.
Melissa Borg has been missing from her Baulkham Hills home in north-west Sydney since last Thursday. The 13-year-old left home at 7:30am and made her way to The Hills Sports High School in Seven Hills. She never made it to class and her father alerted police when he arrived home from work and she was nowhere to be found . Police have questioned her school friends about her mysterious disappearance but have so far been unable to find the child .
Alexandra Harra, 28, has a BA degree in creative writing and classics. Now lives in Miami and works as a professional life coach and author. Recently dyed her hair black to look more like reality star Kim Kardashian . Says she is treated like an A-list celebrity in her native country of Romania .
Stroke patients with damage to the right sagittal stratum in the right hemisphere of the brain were far poorer at detecting sarcasm when listening to sentences, according to the new research. The study was carried out by researchers at John Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore. They found that being exposed to sarcasm required more ‘cognitive complexity’, or the ability to see things from more than one angle. The findings could be used to help patients who have suffered brain damage to recognise sarcasm and help families communicate to loved ones more effectively.
Marine Le Pen has blocked her father's return to the party following accusations he is trying to sabotage her party's efforts to move into the political mainstream with controversial comments. Tensions escalated last week after the 86-year-old founder of the far-right party defended his previous comments describing Nazi gas chambers as a 'detail of history' He was quoted as calling France's Spanish-born Prime Minister Manuel Valls 'the immigrant' and defending Philippe Petain, leader of. the war-time government that cooperated with Nazi Germany.
Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge beat Magdalen College, Oxford in final of University Challenge. Ted Loveday, a student at Gonville, answered 10 starter questions in the last round of the BBC show. Viewers took to the internet to express their admiration for the law student's knowledge. He revealed that the team had revised for the show by watching YouTube videos and researching on Wikipedia.
The newest generation of beauty products will be personalised to meet your needs. Eyeko London's Bespoke Mascara (£28) comes in dozens of brush shapes. Harvey Nichols' Beauty Concierge is a personal shopping service specifically for make-up. Cover FX Custom Cover Drops (£36) can be mixed with moisturisers, oils, serums or foundations.
Inventor Eason Chow, 25, from Singapore, came up with the idea after realising how much waste packaging is generated from coffee capsules each year. He found inspiration from the sugar-coated sweets dispensed from gumball machines. The product, called Droops, is still in the early stages, but Mr Chow says the coffee pods will cost around £4 for a pack of 20.
Rebecca Francis, a grandmother-of-nine, won Extreme Huntress reality TV show in 2010. She is passionate about hunting - and regularly posts pictures of her kills on her website. Gervais tweeted picture of her lying next to dead giraffe - and it was retweeted thousands of times. He asked: 'What must've happened in your life to make you want to kill a beautiful animal & then lie next to it smiling?'
Jane Laut, 57, was arrested and charged in 2009 for the murder of her husband David Laut. The charges were dropped and then refiled immediately on Friday in a Ventura County courtroom. The move is an apparent attempt to delay the trial of 57-year-old Jane Laut in the 2009 killing of Dave Laut . Her attorney Ron Bamieh called the prosecution's move 'unprofessional' and 'pretty much unprecedented' in a murder case. Laut claims she wrestled a gun from an abusive husband after he became intoxicated and said he was going to kill her after he killed their 10-year old son and their dogs.
Senators voted 19-0 to give the White House some of, but not all of its asks, and left in a signature feature of the bill giving Congress the authority to approve a final deal with Iran. It now goes to the full Senate, where it is could pass with a veto-proof majority of more than 66 lawmakers. The House's top vote counter on Monday said lawmakers in the lower chamber would also take up the bill after their colleagues in the Senate finished the voting process.
There were three plane diversions in just over 24 hours of BA planes over the weekend. BA denied an engine fire forced one of it's London-bound planes to return to Baku, Azerbaijan. A medical emergency saw a flight from Luanda to London diverted to Paris Charles de Gaulle .
Candice-Marie Fox was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2011. She underwent surgery and radiation treatment to remove tumours from her neck. But when a return visit to the doctors revealed cancer cells had spread, she rejected conventional treatment in favour of a diet and lifestyle plan she discovered online. Her diet program involved her drinking 'morning juice', dipping into boxes of pineapples each hour and taking vitamins. Bloggers have questioned that assertion, demanding medical evidence for her claims and questioning her understanding of her radiation treatment. Ms Fox is planning to release relevant medical records without her personal details.
Cressida Bonas, 26, unveiled as Mulberry's new ambassador and shows off her modelling skills. Wears pieces from the Somerset-based brand's spring/summer 2015 collection. Shot by Robert Fairer, Cressida, an accomplished dancer, shows off moves as she pulls some poses. The Sloaney blonde dated Prince Harry for two years until last April.
The sapling was planted in January-Wabash Park in Ferguson, Missouri on Saturday as a dedication to the teenager, who was gunned down in the street by a police officer last August. It was called 'a symbol of peace, comfort and hope for all who gather around its branches' at a small ceremony led by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, which donated the tree. But by Sunday morning, the branches had been stripped, leaving behind just a shard of the trunk. The metal dedication plaque at the base of the tree had also been removed. The incident is the third time that a Brown memorial has been destroyed.
Claire Nugent, 43, and Nigel Morter, 47, have been married for 14 years. They restored a 1940s airfield control tower in Norfolk and now run it as a B&B. They said: 'We’ve become really wrapped up in the history of airfields. It’s been great to bring this great tower back to life'
Millie-Belle Diamond, 14 months old, has 115,000 Instagram followers. Her mother Schye Fox set up an account for her when she was two months old. The toddler is the proud owner of Louis Vuitton and Chanel purses and pint-sized Burberry jackets. She's the most followed baby under two in the world on Instagram, her mum says.
No other city in the world has as many buildings on the Unesco world heritage list as Barcelona, from Roman walls to the fantastical creations of Gaudi. There's enough art and culture to keep you busy for a decade of weekend breaks, plus cracking food, colourful markets and plenty of places to party all night long. Andrea Catherwood stayed at the Hotel Arts, a glittering 44-storey skyscraper of glass and steel.
Gemma the pit bull was filmed at home in California enthusiastically greeting a baby boy named Elliot with kisses. Footage shows her lovingly licking the infant as he attempts to fend her away with his hands. Elliot doesn't seem to mind the affectionate slobbering and he's heard merrily gurgling away.
David Zaslav was compensated $156.1million for his role as CEO of Discovery Communications it was revealed on Friday. This thanks to the success of television events like Shark Week, shows like the once popular Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and his running of networks like OWN. This amount is far, far greater than the $93million CBS chairman Sumner Redstone made in 2013 and the $67m Les Moonves made last year. Under his guidance, the company's market cap has grown from $5billion in 2007 to $20billion today.
Little Catalina from America was filmed emptying out the contents of the kitchen cabinets at home. But when her father tells her to clean up her mess, she vehemently refuses with a heated - and rather cute - argument ensuing. 'I already cleaned the kitchen, no it's your turn, I'm not picking up your mess,' her elder firmly responds.
Nikki Kelly, 24, from Bridport, Dorset, had no idea she was expecting and kept size 8 figure throughout pregnancy. Had been taking contraceptive pill and continued to have periods for whole nine months. Gave birth to son James, now three months, in 'three pushes' on the bathroom floor.
Mary Ann Diano was left homeless when Hurricane Sandy hit Staten Island, New York, in October 2012. The 62-year-old didn't evacuate because there was nowhere where she could bring her cats. She lost everything in the storm - but in its aftermath she met the love of her life and won the lottery. Dennis Krauss, who lost his home in Brooklyn in the same storm, was also left homeless. The loving couple said they plan to spend their winnings on a new house together .
The cocaine, valued by the Coast Guard at $424 million, was seized by U.S. and Canadian forces in 19 separate incidents in the eastern Pacific Ocean near Central and South America. It included a 10½-ton bust from a coastal freighter, the largest maritime drug interdiction in that area since 2009. The arrival marked the second time that the Cutter Boutwell has returned home with a huge load of drugs.
The 29-year-old, who lived in California, had been playing the game all day for six to eight weeks. He tore the tendon, an injury which is normally quite painful, but reported he felt nothing at all. This could be because when people play games, they feel pleasure and excitement. This can cause natural painkillers to be released in the body – similar to when a person experiences a ‘runner’s high’. This might numb the pain of an injury, but it could also explain why video games can be addictive.
Adriana Giogiosa, 55, was reported missing by her brother after he was unable to contact her. She had been staying at the house in Majadahonda, a suburb of Madrid, for two or three months. Her landlord, a 32-year-old Spanish man with a history of psychological problems, has been arrested. Police found blood and an industrial meat grinder at the property in a quiet street. Also found a list of three other tenants who are also thought to be missing .
Sevdet Besim, 18, was charged with 'conspiracy to commit acts done in preparation for, or planning, terrorist acts' at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Saturday afternoon. He is one of two 18-year-old men police arrested for allegedly planning an 'ISIS inspired' attack on an Anzac Day ceremony. The two men were 'associates' of Abdul Numan Haider, who was killed by police last year after he attacked officers with a knife, and is believed to have planned an ISIS-like attack. It is believed the two men who masterminded the plot attended Haider's funeral .
Marie D'Argent claims she suffered vertebral disc trauma, whiplash and nightmares when the elevator at The Princeton complex on St Kilda Road in Melbourne dropped suddenly on October 9. The 55-year-old publicist says the fall also left her with a 'loss of libido', 'sexual discomfort and impairment' and 'curtailment of ­sexual adventurism' The elevator company said the would fight the claims, while the building owners' corporation wouldn't comment.
Hole appeared on the outskirts of Urumqi, in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in north-western China. Experts think a coal seam may have spontaneously combusted below ground. The temperature has been measured at 792C (1457F) from two metres away. Local authorities have started drawing plans to put out the underground fire.
Thief posed as a member of congregation at St James' church in Gorton, Manchester, on Good Friday. He sat down in a pew next to 86-year-old woman and stole her handbag. As well as taking one bag, he tried to steal the contents of two other elderly women's bags. Police have released an e-fit and CCTV footage of the man and are appealing for help.
Scottish drink-drive limit cut from 80mg per 100ml of blood to just 50mg under new law in December. Bar sales have dropped by 60 per cent since limit was introduced, Bank of Scotland report shows. Hospitality industry leaders claim the new law is stopping moderate drinkers from having a tipple.
Recent data released by KAYAK.com.au has revealed that most Aussies are planning their mid-year getaways in Europe. Seven out of the top ten holiday destinations in Europe are in Europe . The number one attraction is the ancient city of Athens in Greece, followed by Istanbul in Turkey. Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, Dublin in Ireland, Barcelona in Spain, Colombo in Sri Lanka, Santiago in Chile, and Vienna in Austria also make it on the list .
Kevin Cooper and Trewen Kevern accused of murdering David Alderson, 72, in January last year. Police originally thought he had died after falling from his bike because he was dressed in lycra. But court heard they lured him to disused mine and dumped his body in a pond. They then used his keys to steal £40,000 from a safe where he kept a haul of guns. Both defendants deny murder at Truro Crown Court.
The eatery is the brainchild of culinary prodigy Grant Achatz and features taffy balloons, edible tablecloths and cinnamon bark chopsticks. El Celler de Can Roca, Spain, came in second place, with Azurmendi in Spain in third. The top 10 featured four American restaurants which are all in New York. The US has 19 of the best restaurants in the world, followed by France which boasts 14 and the UK, which has eight.
As a junior at Jesuit High School in Dallas, Spieth wrote the letter to the Murphy family who had funded the scholarship that helped pay for his tuition. The 21-year-old was already an extremely talented golfer in 2009 and he casually informs the family that he's the No. 1 junior Golfer in the country. Spieth was given a set of plastic clubs at the age of four and took it from there.
Anneli Tiirik, 23, said she did not blame Andreas Lubitz, 27, for death of her boyfriend Paul Bramley, 28. He died when Lubitz locked captain out of cockpit before flying plane into mountainside. But she said: 'I cannot hate or blame someone for being sick. We should concentrate on changing system that enables such people to be in positions of power'
Prime Minister will pledge discounts of up to 70 per cent on housing association properties. The subsidy will be funded by forcing councils to sell off their most expensive properties. It will allow all 1.3million families in housing association homes to buy their home. Prime Minister will call the Tories 'the party of working people' in speech today.
Stephanie Scott, 26, was last seen at her workplace Leeton High School in Leeton, 550km west of Sydney, at 11am on Easter Sunday. She sent an email from the school to a bus company arranging transport for guests for her upcoming wedding this Saturday. Her parents plan to hire a helicopter to join the desperate search for their daughter, as they fear her disappearance has something to do with 'her car or foul play' Her vehicle is also missing and family fear she may have had an accident. A month before her planned April 11 wedding she texted her sister to say she was 'so freakin excited'
Air force jets blitzed compounds in Gondodowe and Ismail, both in the Gedo region bordering Kenya on Sunday. Kenyan army spokesman said: 'The two targets were hit and taken out, the two camps are destroyed' Comes after it was claimed Kenyan special forces took at least seven hours to respond to massacre. Elite troops were called in from Nairobi to Garissa, some 225miles from the capital, to aid in the pre-dawn attack on the university, but soldiers did not arrive until the afternoon.
Dr Lin Xikun offered to swap places with nurse Long Yufang when she was threatened with a knife. The man had been brought into the hospital in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, the night before. When he returned the next day, he was carrying a knife and threatened the nurse. Dr Lin immediately offered himself up as an alternate hostage - allowing Long to go free .
Peachtree City Police Chief William McCollom called 911 early New Year's Day to report inadvertently shooting his ex-wife, Margaret, as they slept in their suburban Atlanta home. The shooting left Margaret McCollum paralyzed below the waist. He was indicted on Wednesday on a misdemeanor reckless-conduct charge, a prosecutor said. Investigators found no evidence he intended to harm Margaret, but the shooting could have been prevented.
The average woman will spend an eye-watering £18,000 on products for her face in her lifetime. Many women make common mistakes every single day that could lead to their skin ageing faster. FEMAIL called on the best dermatologists in the business to shed some light on the classic mistakes.
Barbie is the 96th image to come up on Google Images when you enter the search term 'CEO' after rows and rows of grinning suit-clad men. The image is of 'CEO Barbie', a doll which first appeared in the 80s, dressed in a miniskirt and clutching a briefcase. After Barbie, the next female - and the first human one - is Jessica Herrin, CEO of a jewellery company.
Curt Almond, 26, from Bristol, spent at least £40 a week buying new Calvin Klein boxers. Bought 365 pairs of new underwear so he could slip into a 'crisp pair' every day of the week. But after wiping out most of his savings, he realised it was 'bankruptcy or boxers' He has now reverted back to normal routine of wearing and washing boxers several times over.
Royston Coates, who is serving a 10-year sentence for wounding, posted pictures on Facebook. He boasted about watching TV and showing off his muscles in a string of pictures from his cell. He also encouraged friends to call him on his mobile - even though social media is banned. Prison authorities have now shut down the criminal's Facebook account after being alerted. Comes just a day after another inmate was filmed partying in jail. Dashem Tesfamichael, 30, was filmed drinking prison hooch and singing to rap lyrics.
Scientists hope a new 'kick and kill' vaccine could flush out HIV hidden in the body before stimulating a person's own immune system to kill the cells. The theory was developed by researchers at University College London, University of Oxford and the University of North Carolina. It is based on a single patient case study of a 59-year-old man who had both HIV and myeloma. The patient's immune system reduced HIV levels at a similar rate to the most powerful treatments available.
Sandra Malcolm's body was discovered at her home in Cape Town, South Africa, on Sunday morning. The 74-year-old was found by her grandson who climbed through a window when nobody answered. Reports suggest her attackers had mutilated her - although police have yet to confirm this. Mrs Malcolm, originally from Dundee in Scotland, had been planning to return to Scotland next month.
Labour leader visited the Gurdwara during a campaign tour of the Midlands on Wednesday. But his team banned national media journalists from the event – despite the fact that Gurdwaras are traditionally open to all. Worshippers were also banned from using cameras and phones to take pictures of the Labour leader, who had donned a red head-covering to comply with Sikh customs. Sikh Federation adviser Davinder Singh said the attitude of Labour leader's team went against ethos of his faith.
Progressive education experts in the UK have long pushed for UK to emulate Finland. But new analysis of Finnish education suggests pupil aptitude has actually declined since. Finland was proclaimed an ‘education superpower’ after appearing at the top of international rankings tables between 2001 and 2009. But it has slipped down rankings tables as liberal techniques became more widespread.
Justin Whittington, 23, was arrested on Friday in Bakersfield, California, and charged with child cruelty after the video of the alleged abuse surfaced online. But following interviews, his charge was changed from 'cruelty' to 'endangerment' and his bail dropped from $1 million to $20,000. On Sunday he posted a message on Facebook asking for his pregnant wife and son to be 'left out of this' and was adamant there was more to 'that' video than meets the eye. He describes how his wife, who is eight-months pregnant, was chasing the boy around the store.
Gruesome images of the killing are being shared by bloodthirsty supporters of the terror group on social media. They show victim lying in pool of blood with his severed head resting on his back and surrounded by prayer beads. One of those distributing the sickening pictures is a man claiming to be a British ISIS jihadi. He goes by the nom de guerre Abu Bakr al-Britani and claims to be fighting for terror group. Execution took place near Tikrit in Iraq's Salah al-Din province, where ISIS has been forced to withdraw.
The man drops down on one knee as he proposes to his girlfriend inside a McDonald's restaurant. He then places a diamond ring on her finger and the couple embrace by the food counter. Their friends filming the video whoop and yell: 'Man this is real, this really is real'
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West stayed at the Ballyfin, at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, last May. The five-star hotel has been named the grandest hotel in Ireland by Condé Nast Traveller. The 18th century manor house has only 20 rooms on its 614 acre estate . It prides itself on promoting a break from the stresses of modern life, and maintaining privacy.
David Cameron bore a six-year-old schoolgirl while visiting a school in Bolton on Wednesday. Ed Miliband, Ed Balls and Nick Clegg have all been pictured sharing awkward moments with youngsters. It seems the unrelenting enthusiasm of politicians is what annoys kids most .
A new study shows that a quarter of Australians have opted for solo living and 70 percent of the women are more likely to have a university degree than the men. The affluent suburbs of Potts Point, Rushcutters Bay and Elizabeth Bay make up nearly 60 percent of solo households. This means that the women who live alone in the Eastern suburbs are fast becoming more successful than their male counterparts. But many feel as though they are still judged for their residential choice.
Riddick Bowe, 46, was once seen as the world's best heavyweight fighter in the 1990s. He beat Evander Holyfield in 1992 and was rumoured to have $15million career earnings. Now he is offering to 'tweet anything' for anyone who pays him $20 through PayPal. The former boxing champion has posted messages asking for dates and promoting companies .
Fraser Ross, who founded the company, is embroiled in a legal dispute after his behaviour. The multi-millionaire is accused of swearing at workers at the LAX branch of Kitson. Kitson is popular with celebrities including Victoria Beckham, Lady Gaga and Kylie and Kendall Jenner.
Hannah McWhirter, 21, engaged in threesome with co-worker Dionne Clark and her husband Shaun in July 2013. She even exchanged texts with the couple after their thresesome telling them how much she enjoyed herself. But when Mr Clark told the John Lewis worker's boyfriend about their hookup she claimed she had been raped. She admitted wasting police time and rendering Mr and Mrs Clark to suspicion under the sexual offences act.
Martina Riccioni and her best friend Antoinettia Caffero, 21, were involved in a head-on collision on Easter Monday. The 23-year-old was thrown from the passenger seat of the car and was killed at the scene of the accident. Her devastated family in Italy cannot afford to bring her home so have turned to crowdfunding out of desperation, hoping for the kindness of strangers. The appeal on 'Go Fund Me' titled 'Help get Martina Home,' has already seen more than $13,000 donated by 367 complete strangers.
Keith Anthony Allen, 27, of Columbus pleaded not guilty Monday to charges including rape, felonious assault and gross sexual imposition. He remains jailed with no bond, and court records listed no attorney for him. Allen is accused of raping two 12-year-old girls since September and fondling a third girl. The assault charges allege he raped the girls while knowing he was HIV-positive and had consensual sex with a woman without telling her he has the virus that causes AIDS.
John Young, 66, and his wife Elaine, 54, were writing thank you cards in front room of their home. Thugs began pelting their home in Oldham, Greater Manchester, with stones last Friday. When one brick smashed the glass, Mr Young opened his front door to remonstrate with attackers. He was hit in the face with a brick and taken to hospital but doctors could not save his eye. Police said there appears to be no motive and it could be a case of yobs 'messing around' .
Russian warship and two bombers strayed close to UK territory yesterday in yet another apparent attempt to test Britain’s defences. A destroyer equipped with missiles, anti-aircraft guns and torpedoes entered the English Channel along with two other Russian ships. It forced the UK to send a heavily-armed frigate to monitor the vessels. Just a few hours later, two Russian long-range Bear bombers hugged British airspace. RAF scrambled two Typhoon jets from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland to escort the Russian planes.
Witnesses reported seeing the front wheel of her bike 'completely squashed' under the lorry. Accident happened close to Lambeth Bridge near Houses of Parliament at about 9.30am today. It is the fifth death of a cyclist in the capital this year - all involving lorries. Westminster City Council: 'We are shocked and saddened by the tragic incident' Cycle campaigners have organised a 'vigil and die-in' at the site of the accident.
Two billion people worldwide already supplement their diet with insects. UN report identified edible insects as a sustainable food source for the future. Entomophagy (eating insects) could have a positive impact on the environment and world hunger if crunchy exoskeletons could replace typical meat.
Michael Slager is charged with murder in the shooting death of 50-year-old Walter Scott on April 4. The North Charleston, South Carolina, police officer shot Scott eight times in the back as he ran away. State law lists 12 'aggravating circumstances' which enable the death penalty for murder. Those include torture, rape, drug trafficking, kidnapping, burglary, arson and mass murder. South Carolina's chief prosecutor Scarlett Wilson said Monday that 'it does not appear' the state's death penalty provision applies in this case.
Maarij Khan and his mother Mushammat are set to be removed from their home in Newcastle. The 11-year-old's brother Saffat died of meningitis last month after a long battle with cancer. The family first came from Bangladesh to the UK in October 2007 to live with Maarij's father. They tried to challenge the decision, but a tribunal turned down their appeal last year. Now 3,500 people have signed a petition calling on the Home Office to reconsider its decision.
The Black Book of Carmarthen is the earliest surviving medieval manuscript written solely in Welsh. Dating from 1250, it contains some of the earliest references to Arthur and Merlin. Using UV light and photo editing software, the images were recovered from the manuscript. The images are only visible under UV light - and are invisible to the naked eye. The Black Book is a collection of 9th-12th century poetry along both religious and secular lines.
Eight-year-old boy taken to hospital after falling victim to 'sleeper' prank in Manchester playground. Police have now issued a warning to parents over the game, known as 'Sleeper', which officers say is potentially fatal. The child is believed to have had underlying health problems and is expected to make a full recovery. GMP's Facebook post has been shared more than 11,200 times on the social network.
London estate agents were invited to a fake haunted house, where they were subject to terrifying pranks. The house had been rigged with special effects to give the appearance of being possessed by a ghost. The prank was part of Sky Living's promotion for its upcoming three-part drama, The Enfield Haunting.
Shocking footage has emerged of a violent brawl between more than 70 teenagers outside a party in Brisbane. The violent conflict was captured by Queensland Police helicopter, PolAir. Police were called to disperse over 200 teenagers just before 10pm after members of the community centre unsuccessfully tried to break up the fight. Four people have been arrested over the incident, including a 20-year-old Goodna man.
Donald Sterling, 80, lavished his alleged girlfriend with gifts including a $1.8 million house, luxury cars and stocks - all while hiding them from his wife of six decades. But Shelly insisted on Wednesday she didn't take them to court over the money. 'I did it for justice,' she said, adding: 'I think when somebody harms you in so many ways, justice has to prevail' Shelly Sterling said she would donate the proceeds to charity.
Graphic artist Zach Yonzon runs the Bunny Baker Cafe in Manila with his wife. He uses steamed milk and froth as the canvas upon which he creates his masterpieces. The tools of his trade include a spoon and a barbecue skewer dipped in dark chocolate. The service started out as a simple novelty when the owner began etching rabbits. But the idea quickly expanded when customers started asking for more intricate designs.
The contraceptive is made with hydrogel, a strong and flexible solid which can be made to feel and act like human tissue. The groundbreaking design will eventually offer functions like self-lubrication, topical drug delivery, and even electric conductivity. The Australian team won a grant for a next generation condom in 2013, giving them access to US$100,000 to use on research. The researchers plan to conduct biometric testing to measure the bodies response to the material.
Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) teams raided 239 properties across the country in a six-week operation known as Project Wildfire. The raids took place in San Juan, Dallas, El Paso, Los Angeles and Detroit. At least 913 have already been charged with a range of crimes including rape, murder and sexual assault. As they were booked into jail, some of the suspects were forced to take off their shirts and reveal their ink - many of which are believed to be tied to gangs.
The list price of Bentleys ranges from £136,250 to £224,700, yet the manufacturer and Porsche finished bottom of a 38-strong table judged on reliability. Thousands of cars aged three to eight years old were assessed on failure rate, age, mileage and cost of repairs. The most reliable models were the Honda Jazz and Mitsubishi Lancer while the least reliable was the Audi RS6, which was also the most costly to fix.
Jackson Byrnes, 18, was diagnosed with a stage four brain tumour three weeks ago. He has flown from Lismore in northern New South Wales to Sydney to be operated on by renowned neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo. Dr Teo is the only surgeon in Australia willing to perform the risky operation that will likely see Jackson paralysed. Jackson's family and friends have been desperately trying to raise $80,000 needed to pay the hospital upfront by Tuesday night, so that he can undergo the operation on Wednesday morning. On Monday morning they reached the target on their GoFundMe page, but Jackson's mother says the family needs an additional $45,000 to cover chemotherapy.
Jack Henry Doshay, 22, appeared in court on Friday as he pleaded not guilty to charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment with violence and child cruelty. Noticeably absent from the court room were the suspect's parents, Karen and Glenn Doshays, a prominent San Diego businessman and former investment manager . The suspect allegedly tried to kidnap a 7-year-old girl from Skyline Elementary School in Solana Beach, California on March 23. He allegedly grabbed the young girl as she was walking from class to after-school care and tried to cover her mouth with packing tape in an attempt to smother her screams. But teachers and parents heard her cries for help and found her struggling with
Coronation Street star Samia Ghadie and boyfriend Sylvain Longchambon spent four days in New York. They visited the site of the World Trade Center to pay their respects to those lost on 9/11. The couple also enjoyed a Bateaux New York Cruise of the Hudson along the Hudson River.
Raghunandan Yandamuri, 29, of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, is appealing his death penalty sentence for a murder but says that he would rather be executed than continue with his lawyers. The Indian national was given two death sentences in the 2012 slayings of 10-month-old Saanvi Venna and 61-year-old Satayrathi Venna. He was convicted in the grisly stabbing death of the grandmother and the suffocation death of her grandchild. He acted as his own lawyer during his trial before his post-conviction hearings were taken over by lawyers.
Bol Manyang, one, his four-year-old sister Hanger and her twin brother Madit were laid to rest in tiny white coffins at St Andrew's Church in Werribee on Saturday morning. Their mother Akon Guode and father Joseph Tito Manyang sat in the church's front row, alongside older sister Awel, 5, who survived the horrifying crash on April 8. Police are still investigating how the car ran off the road and ended up in a lake at Wyndham Vale in Melbourne's west. The children's cousin, Makok Kuol, described them as 'three beautiful angels' .
Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yanasampanno has been told all 147 tigers must be handed over by Friday. The temple, just outside of Bangkok, does not have permits for the big cats. The tigers will be rehoused at the Khao Pra Thap Chang Wildlife Breeding Centre in Chom Bung. The sanctuary has been open near Kanchanaburi since 1994 and is popular with tourists .
Dave Roberts, 50, jumped off the Transporter Bridge over the River Tees for a children's charity. He said 'Daniel, this one's for you' as he jumped - in reference to his great-great-uncle Daniel McAllister. Mr Roberts is in the running to become the mayor of Middlesbrough after moving back to England. He asked Teesside residents to stump up £2.50 - roughly what a sixpence would be worth today - to support him and raise money for the MFC Foundation.
Ian Harris is a member of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, known as Pastafarians. His followers regard the pasta strainer as a religious garment and he is fighting to keep it in his licence photo. The 51-year-old has already been turned down once by the DVLA but has sent off a fresh photo wearing the headgear in a second bid. He says it is equivalent to Muslim women being pictured in hijabs.
Estimates suggest around 1,000 iOS apps are vulnerable to a flaw in connectivity software from AFNetworking. This includes Uber, Microsoft's OneDrive and Movies by Flixster. It was first reported at the end of last month by security researchers Simone Bovi and Mauro Gentile. The flaw was active between 24 January until it was flagged up on 25 March. The day the flaw was announced, and subsequently patched, there were said to be 20,000 apps using the AF networking library and that were updated or released on the App Store after the flawed code was added. SourceDNA has created a search tool to let developers - and phone users - check to see if their apps
The 40-year-old TV personality and the actor were pictured together at the Maxim Hot 100 party in Las Vegas back in June of 2004. The blonde beauty was flying solo to the event as she had announced her separation with actor John Stamos just two months prior. Jerry was 'talking up Rebecca as a prelude to feeling up Rebecca', as he appeared to be a bit distracted while the couple posed for pictures.
Foodie Fidos will be treated to a five-course drinks-paired set menu at The Curious Canine Kitchen in Shoreditch, London. Menu was devised by event organiser Natty Mason who worked with whole foods chef Emily Stevenson. All proceeds from event will be donated to Amazon CARES, a street dogs and cats charity in Peru .
The 12-inch water main broke around 6:45pm at 13th Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, shutting down three train lines in both directions. The break also affected things at street level, where seas of city water threatened businesses and snarled city traffic. Firefighters told CBS2 that as much as 2 feet of murky water had accumulated in some places before the water began to recede.
Dr. Fredric Brandt was found dead in his Miami home on Easter Sunday morning. Police report reveals he was suffering from extreme depression and wanted to kill himself for 10 days before his death. The plastic surgeon was reportedly upset over his portrayal in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, which Tina Fey's wife Tina Fey created and for which Jeff Richmond has producing credits. Brandt worked with stars including Madonna, Stephanie Seymour and Jane Holzer .
Carlos Toro, 66, worked as a mid-level member of the Medellin Cartel in the 1980s. He fled Colombia after a confrontation with his boss caused him to flee fearing for his life. Toro came to the United States and began working for the DEA as an informant. He was told he would be rewarded with US citizenship, but that has not happened. He is now technically living in the US illegally after declining health forced him to retire. The DEA refused to help Toro with his citizenship after he went public.
Ted Koran, 59, has battled with severe depression since his wife Karen passed away from cancer six months ago. On Saturday night he called the Veterans Suicide Hotline in Tampa and claims he was put on hold three times for 10 minutes at a time. Only the thought of the 60 rescue animals he and his wife cared for stopped him from ending his own life. The Veterans Association estimates that 22 former servicemen and women end their lives every day across the US .
Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Adlington, 26, is eight months pregnant with her first child. Says pregnancy has been one of the toughest roles of her life so far. Has been swimming and going to the gym to keep fit during pregnancy, Instagramming her progress. Says she can't wait to 'feel myself again' after her daughter is born in June .
The Sutherland Shire Council is exploring the possibility of allowing overseas backpackers to park their campervans in allocated locations right on the beach. This is in order to deter travellers from bypassing our most beautiful beaches. Many locals have already had a negative response to the backpacker vans crowding the beachside streets. This motion was proposed by Councillor Steve Simpson due to the economic boost the backpackers bring to the area.
Christine Carriage, 67, was handed a six-month suspended sentence at Norwich Crown Court. Police found 1,337 items of stolen clothing, shoes and handbags at her home in Bowthorpe, Norwich. Officers found 8ft-long clothes rail bending under the weight of the clothing in one room. Carriage admitted acquiring, using or possessing criminal property at court on Wednesday .
Three years ago, Pakistan had almost completely eradicated polio, a devastating disease which paralyses its victims' legs but is preventable with a simple injection. Today, it's on the rise again after the Taliban declared the vaccine to be a 'Western conspiracy' and a 'bio-weapon' that would actually make children sick. But mother-of-three Farhina Touseef is risking her life by leading a team of medics as they travel door-to-door through dangerous Taliban strongholds offering the free vaccines to parents.
On Nov. 11, 2014, the headless body of a seven-pound-five-ounce infant was found in a trash heap in Farmingdale, New Jersey. Now, more than five months later, authorities have released the sketch along with photos of evidence as they continue to investigate the child's death. The baby, who was named 'Emma Grace' by a local church, was discovered by a ReCommunity Recycling facility employee, police said in a news release.
Father-of-one Szilveszter, 24, injected himself with petroleum jelly to make his manhood bigger. The DIY procedure left him unable to have sex and in constant pain for nine months. He went to his GP and saw other doctors but all told him there was nothing they could do. He turned to Extreme Beauty Disasters resident plastic surgeon Dr Vik Vijh. Dr Vijh said he had never seen anything like it and the only treatment would be to 'skin' the penis to get rid of the Vaseline and scar tissue.
Tori Hester, 25, from San Diego, California, was diving in Cabo Pulmo when the school of fish began circling above her. Husband Jeff, 26, was on hand to capture the incredible moment using his underwater camera. 'I was awe-struck. I had never seen anything like that before in my life,' he said.
MailOnline Travel reveals the best ways to save a buck in some of the world's most budget-busting cities. A stroll through Times Square won't cost you anything - as long as you can avoid the temptation to shop. Zurich likewise offers inexpensive thrills, such as the Botanischer Garten, which is free to the public. The many promenades lining Lake Zurich are perfect for an afternoon picnic in the sun.
Sean Crawford is a New Zealand artist who turns dead animals into unique works of art. The former plumber made a splash at the Australian Traffic Jam Gallery with his taxidermy sculptures. He has three animal sculptures currently on display at Traffic Jam Galleries at Neutral Bay on Sydney's lower north shore. Mr Crawford said he spends a lot of time studying the anatomy and posture of each animal to make sure his 'twist' on classical sculpting is as authentic as possible.
The image was captured over Jaibru in Australia by an off-duty emergency services officer who dubbed the phenomenon 'looping lightning' Upwards lightning is very rare - estimates suggest less than 1% of lightning travels in an ‘upwards’ direction. Storm chaser Dan Robinson believes 'looped lightning' is simply a trick of perspective, based on where the viewer is stood, meaning it appears to rise and loop even though it is not.
Pedro Hernandez, 54, is accused of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz, whose disappearance while on his way to school helped galvanize the national missing-children's movement. Etan's body was never found, nor was any trace of clothing or his belongings. Hernandez confessed in 2012 in a case that has confounded law enforcement for decades.
Tim McGraw is facing backlash from conservative fans after agreeing to put on a Connecticut concert in support of a pro gun control charity. The Louisiana-raised singer is scheduled to raise money with a Hartford, Connecticut show on July 17 for the Sandy Hook Promise group, which organized in response to Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in late 2012. Anti-gun control commenters have said that McGraw risks losing his career the same way female country trio the Dixie Chicks never bounced back from criticizing President George W Bush.
Caitlin Kellie-Jones was diagnosed with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy minutes after she was born. The condition occurs when the brain does not receive enough oxygen or blood. She was placed in a special cooling wrap to keep her at 33.5 degrees for 72 hours. It allows the brain to cool down and minimises the damage from the lack of oxygen. Caitlin, now ten months old, has recovered from HIE and is able to feed and play . Her parents Nicola and Paul are now raising money to help other children with the condition .
Joshua Finbow, 23, a submarine engineer, Craig Stoner, 24, Simon Radford, 31, and Darren Smalley, 35, were arrested six days later. The men were charged with sexual assault causing bodily harm and group sexual assault. Alleged victim, who is a civilian, was taken to hospital and examined by sexual assault nurses. Military police seized bedding, clothing and electronic devices belonging to the men.
Kowen Geherman, from Alberta, Canada, is devastated by the loss of his pet goldfish, Top. The young boy cradles the fish before kissing it repeatedly in a heartbreaking move. As the goldfish disappears, Kowen realises he will never see Top again.
A new eHarmony study has found that women have starkly different priorities to men when it comes to finding love. For 54 per cent of single women, the best part about being single is to be able to go home and go straight to bed. Yet for Aussie blokes, 29 per cent say the variety of sexual partners is what floats their boat. While more than half of the population claim finding ‘the one’ is their biggest priority in life, women seem to be 'all talk and no action' . Sydney singleton Candice Ingram, 39, hates the sympathy she gets from coupled friends .
Hadas (not her real name to protect her identity) had 'the cut' in Eritrea when she was just a few months old. She was too young to remember her ordeal and only found out by hearing her parents arguing. Her mother had taken her to be cut while her father was away on business. Hadas, now in her early 20s, only recently came to realise that FGM is not the norm for all women. She has found support as she deals with its consequences from the NSPCC .
The video was taken in the forecourt of the Sunoco gas station on North 5th Street in Philadelphia. It shows five people storming out of a minivan and attacking the helpless 51-year-old. They then stamp on his head and continue punching him as he lies motionless on the ground . The encounter is believed to have been caused by a 10- year-old boy telling his mother the homeless man hit him - an allegation police have found no evidence of during their investigation .
David Lammy said SNP was a party Labour could 'do business with' in event of another hung Parliament. Comes amid warnings from Tories that SNP will hold Labour to 'ransom' if it holds balance of power. Polls suggest Nicola Sturgeon's party are on course to win up to 50 seats on May 7. But Scottish First Minister has vowed to work with Mr Miliband to 'lock out' David Cameron.
Extraordinary aerial photographs taken above Whitefish Bay on eastern Lake Superior, Ontario, show some of the freighters lined up across a frozen expanse. They are carrying a variety of goods from Canadian grain to US iron and steel but are being hampered by slabs of ice as big as pick-up trucks. The ships desperately need a path cut through the lake by Canadian and US ice breakers, which have been hampered by extreme conditions.
Alborz destroyer and Bushehr support vessel sailed from Bandar Abbas to Gulf of Aden today. Military bosses claim move is designed to protect Iranian shipping from piracy. Comes as Saudi Arabia continues to lead bombing campaign to oust Iran-allied Houthi movement. The Red Cross has warned of a 'catastrophic' situation in main southern city Aden.
Yassir Ali, 29, of no-fixed-abode, was stopped by traffic police in Birmingham on February 22. Officers suspected the silver BMW 1 series may have been stolen . Dashcam footage shows the car pull over to the side of the road and a man get out of the passenger seat. The man attempts to block the squad car while Ali tries to escape at break-neck speeds . Ali flew through several junctions, ignoring red lights and pulling onto the wrong side of road .
Toronto-born Crombie died on Wednesday in New York after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was best known for his role as Gilbert Blythe in the Canadian television drama film Anne of Green Gables and two sequels. Crombie's organs were donated, and his family plans to take his ashed back to Toronto by bus, because that's how he liked to travel.
Boy was on holiday in Burnham-on-Sea with his family when he became stuck in mudflats. He was unaware of the low tide and had to be pulled to safety by the coastguard in its hovercraft. The 11-year-old was unhurt in the incident at Brean Beach yesterday afternoon . Coastguard used two members of its mud rescue team to pull him to safety .
Tamara Pacskowska, 56, pretended to be 76-year-old Georgina Bagnall-Oakley at meetings with estate agents. She could not speak English and took her daughter-in-law Monika Brzezinska, 34, along with her on visits. The pair were eventually caught out in a solicitors office while they were on the cusp of completing the sale of the house to fellow conman Benjamin Khoury, 26, in Bayswater, West London. Pacskowski sobbed as she was given a community order and made to pay costs at Southwark Crown Court. Mother-of-three and her two daughters also escaped jail
Robert Kennedy Jr made the comment last week while promoting a film that implies there is a link between thimerosal - a chemical used in vaccines - and autism, despite medical evidence to the contrary. On Monday, following a storm of criticism, he publicly retracted his statement. Kennedy said he had been struggling for a way to convey the effects of autism on children.
The New York City woman, who is not being named, watched in terror as a man crawled through a window and proceeded to steal her laptop, digital camera and some jewelry from her apartment, getting out with the goods in just minutes. The woman is now thrilled she purchased the device and has handed the video over to police. 'People thought I was crazy to spend $200 on a camera, plus another $100 a year to record the video so I could watch my cats,' the woman said.
The 18-carat gold Irish Freedom Box was given to Lord Uxbridge in 1828 by Trinity College Dublin. It was a gift to the aristocrat, who was by then Marquess of Anglesey, for his heroics in the battle. The box is about three-and-a-half inches long and weighs just six ounces. It sold by Bonhams to a private collector for £100,900.
Crystal O'Connor, owner of Memories Pizza in Walkerton, Indiana, said that she stands by her statement, and that she does not hate gay people - she just does not support gay marriage. She then responded to the now staggering $850,000 that has been raised in support of her establishment by saying; 'God has blessed us for standing up for what we believe, and not denying him' The news comes a little over a week after Indiana passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which allows businesses to openly discriminate against gays. On Saturday, openly gay basketball stars Jason Collins and Derrick Gordon showed up to watch the games during the March Madness tournament at Indianapolis's Lucas Oil Stadium.
In 1992, the Drug Enforcement Agency began secretly tracking phone calls from the United States to 116 countries on their watch list for drug trafficking, including almost every country in both North and South America. The goal was to infiltrate drug trafficking rings, especially those that were previously unknown to members of the DEA and federal government. The program also allowed agents to monitor calls the ruled out the possibility of foreign ties to the 1995 bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building by American Timothy McVeigh. The DEA program only recently shuttered, and was used for nearly two decades.
Michelle Heale of Tom's River, New Jersey, has been found guilty of killing 14-month-old Mason Hess. The 46-year-old claimed she was trying to burp the boy when he began choking on applesauce. But when she pulled him off her shoulder his neck snapped backwards, killing the boy. Heale sobbed uncontrollably as the verdict was read out and told her lawyer: 'I didn't do it' . She now faces 30 years in prison after being convicted of aggravated manslaughter and child endangerment .
Weinsten was spotted looking remarkably relaxed and chipper as he stepped outside the couple's New York City townhouse on Thursday. His wife Georgina Chapman has been sharing photos of herself hard at work creating the upcoming Spring/Summer 2016 bridal collection for her much beloved fashion brand Marchesa. Chapman even had a little helper joining her in the design room on Thursday - the couple’s son Dashiell. Ambra Battilana, who claims Weinstein stuck his hand under her skirt, met with prosecutors on Tuesday as a criminal probe into the incident continues.
Jourdan Dunn, 24, was severely bullied at school and had to be home-schooled. She was scouted at the sunglasses counter of Primark in Hammersmith, London, at just 15. The 5ft 11in supermodel has defied her bullies' expectations by becoming a household name. She has openly criticised the fashion industry for its lack of black models.
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli received 8,000 discriminatory messages on social media. Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge received 1,600, more than 60 per cent of which related to sexual orientation. Chelsea received 20,000, Liverpool 19,000 and Arsenal 12,000. Manchester United and Manchester City both received 11,000 .
The body of Barway Edwin Collins, 10, was found on Saturday around 1pm by searchers from a Boy Scout troop about ten feet from the river's edge in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Police said on Sunday that the boy's father, 33-year-old Pierre Collins, is a 'primary suspect' as the case becomes a homicide investigation. Police Chief Stephanie Revering said authorities have electronic evidence that shows the boy’s father was in that area at the time the boy disappeared. Barway, who was a student at Evergreen Park World Cultures Community School, was last seen after school last month.
More than 500,000 people knock on the doors of Abbey Road studios every year only to be told that it is closed to the public. The studio doors have been shut to those not recording ever since 1931 - that is, until now, thanks to a new collaboration with Google. The result is Inside Abbey Road, a new web app that takes users on an interactive, immersive and hugely detailed virtual tour of the inner workings of the world famous studios.
Director of Public Prosecutions consulted Neil Moore over whether to prosecute Lord Janner. Mr Moore was a barrister at 23 Essex Street where Daniel Janner worked, it has emerged. Senior police officers have reportedly raised concerns about Mr Moore's involvement. CPS spokesman said Mrs Saunders made decision not to prosecute on her own.
David Rylance, 47, stole more than £50,000 from his dying mother Margaret, who was suffering from Alzheimer's. Pensioner's concerns were put down to her having Alzheimer's disease, Newcastle Crown Court heard. But in reality her son had been slowly siphoning the money away, spending it on luxuries. He admitted theft and fraud involving £52,000 and was jailed for two years and three months. Judge told him: 'You simply treated her money as your own'
Faiz Ikramulla, 35, was arrested and charged on Thursday with aggravated kidnapping after allegedly dumping his three-year-old daughter, Aliya, in an Illinois trash can. The child was found by a passer-by wandering near Milwaukee Avenue and Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, Illinois around 6:30 pm Tuesday. He's jailed in Van Buren County, Michigan, pending extradition to Illinois to face charges .
Judy Eddingfield, 65, celebrated her 50th anniversary working at Winstead's restaurant in Kansas City last week and declares that it's the only job's she's ever had or ever wanted. On April, 6, 1965 Eddinngfield began working at the restaurant where she was trained by her mother who had already been employed at the establishment for 13 years. 'I was three years old when my mother started here, so I've been eating these burger 60 some years,' she said. 'It's like my home away from home and I just love it here' .
Sprawling house built on site of old telephone exchange in Chelsea, west London, sold for £51m. It is 18 times the size of the average new home, with nine bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a cinema, a Japanese water garden and an indoor swimming pool. But the stamp duty alone, paid on top of the price of the home, is enough for the Treasury to pay the annual salary of 330 nurses. The 17,500 sq ft house was built on the site of an old BT telephone exchange, which three developers bought for £15m in 2002.
Lib Dem leader's wife Miriam Clegg said MPs 'deserve' to be re-elected in May after putting country above their party for five years 'at great personal cost' She said she 'just wanted to do her bit' for the party and joined Lib Dem Home Office minister Lynne Featherstone in Hornsey and Wood Green in north London. She is expected to campaign for several women candidates in the run up to the general election on May 7.
13-year-old boy is said to have listed 25 names of teachers and pupils he intended to kill. Teenager reportedly walked into school armed with a machete and crossbow at 9.15am this morning. He allegedly shot and killed a male teacher and injured two students and two teachers. The boy is undergoing a psychiatric examination to determine if he has psychiatric problems. He is under 14, the age of criminal responsibility in Spain, and will not face charges .
Royal Dutch Shell Plc said it. has filed a complaint in federal court in Alaska seeking an. order to remove Greenpeace activists who climbed aboard an oil. rig in the Pacific Ocean bound for the Arctic on Monday in a protest against Arctic drilling. The six activists planned to camp on the 38,000-tonne Polar Pioneer platform, which they boarded using inflatable boats from the Greenpeace vessel 'Esperanza' The move comes just days after the U.S. Interior Department upheld a 2008 lease sale in the Chukchi Sea off Alaska, moving Shell a step closer to returning to oil and gas exploration in the Arctic.
The National Park Service and the Secret Service are recommending the addition of half-inch-thick spikes, angled away from the White House, to the existing fence. The new spikes, officially known as 'pencil protrusions,' will be bolted on at the top for a year or more while an entirely new fence – as tall as 10 feet – is planned and fabricated. The White House might also get a prison-style double fence with space in between, but barbed wire has been ruled out.
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust teams have seen the number of encounters increase by 68 per cent over the past 12 years. The dolphins are moving further north than they did decades ago, possibly because the water has become warmer. The shift north could be creating new opportunities for the common dolphins to find food in new areas, but may mean the species is competing for fish with other types of dolphin or seabirds. The charity is calling for volunteers to join its research vessel Silurian to help conduct visual surveys and acoustic monitoring.
The letter was spotted by Twitter user PlattsiePlatts who posted it to her social media account. In the note, which was in the window of an undisclosed chippy in London, the unnamed owner laments the fact that he has to go youth hosteling with his family. He writes: 'This shop will be closed for 1 week. Re-open on Mon 16th March. Can't wait to be home to see you soon'
Breathing in second-hand cigarette smoke has been shown to increase the risk of cancer in humans. Now, researchers have shown that passive smoking affects plants too, which can take up nicotine from contaminated soil and plumes of smoke. The finding may explain why some spices, herbal teas and medicinal plants have high concentrations of nicotine in them, despite none being allowed in insecticides. Nicotine was frequently used as an insecticide until it was banned by the European Union in 2009 because of its toxicity.
Argentina has branded British attempts to explore seas around Falklands Islands for oil 'illegitimate' Says it will mount a legal challenge but has ruled out another conflict with the UK. Britain defeated Argentina in a 1982 war over the South Atlantic islands and administers them as an overseas territory.
Alarmed by a rash of explosions and injuries caused when amateurs make hash oil, lawmakers in Colorado and Washington are considering spelling out what's allowed when it comes to making the concentrated marijuana at home. The proposals came after an increase in home fires and blasts linked to homemade hash oil. In Colorado, at least 30 people were injured last year in 32 butane explosions involving hash oil — nearly three times the number reported throughout 2013.
Hattie Gladwell, 19, has a stoma (a surgically created opening in the abdomen) and an ostomy bag. She was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis after her condition was misdiagnosed. Had to have her colon removed and an ileostomy bag fitted into her small intestine. Now she shares her experience on her blog morethanyourbag.com . Reveals what it's like to wear a bikini for the first time and how to have sex with a bag.
The rare mammal has been making waves at the Taiji Whale Museum in southern Japan. The rare specimen is believed to be only the second one ever put on display in an aquarium. It was captured by fishermen during the annual dolphin hunt in the town of Taiji in January last year. The pink tone is a result of the animals thin skin, which means its blood vessels can cause a change in skin tone depending on their emotional state.
Charli, an eight-year-old girl from Australia, has turned her YouTube channel into YouTube's largest food channel in less than three years. The mini-Martha Stewart, who is known simply as Charli, makes an estimated $127,000 a month in ad revenue from her videos. Charli and her sister Ashlee, who serves as the channel's 'chief taste tester', are raking in an average of 29 million views per month for their crafty how-to videos.
Andreas Lubitz, 27, may have spiked Captain Patrick Sodenheimer's coffee to remove him from the flight deck. Lubitz crashed the Airbus A320 passenger jet into the Alps changing the aircraft's altitude to just 100 feet using the autopilot, sending it on collision course with the Alps. Investigators have been scouring Lubitz's computers to determine his state of mind before the tragedy. It has emerged that Lubitz used his computer to research methods of killing himself .
Xie Hong Feng was found dead after falling five floors down an empty elevator shaft in Ningbo City, China. Property manager Yang Shao told police the 45-year-old had been pushed by her toddler son. Ms Xie dropped her keys in the gap between the elevator and the fourth floor and went to the property manager for help retrieving them. Yang said she used the triangular lock necessary to open the lift doors and told Ms Xie to be careful as she looked for her keys. When Ms Xie did not reply, Yang asked her son ‘Where is your mother?’. He answered ‘Pushed down!’, and Yang called the police.
Australian TV presenter, model and mother of two, Sophie Falkiner says she has been cinching in her waist with girdles long before the Kardashians. She says she discovered the benefits while interviewing Hollywood plastic surgeons for a work assignment years ago. 'The thicker, the better,' Falkiner has previously told Sydney Morning Herald.
PETA spokesperson Pamela Anderson joined controversial Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio on Wednesday to promote the benefits of a vegetarian diet for prison inmates. Arpaio says cutting meat from the meals served to the more than 8,000 inmates has saved an estimated $200,000 per year. Inmates are served a peanut butter sandwich with oranges and some crackers for brunch and a hot meal comprised of different vegetable and soy dishes for dinner. Anderson, a longtime vegan and a spokeswoman for the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, said she hopes the meal initiative stands as a model for prisons and jails across the country.
Lucy is the oldest and most complete fossil of an early human ever found. Discovered in 1974, the 3.2 million-year-old skeleton stunned archaeologists who unearthed the fossil while digging in an isolated spot in the Afar region of Ethiopia. The skeleton belongs to a species called Australopithecus afarensis and is around 40 per cent complete. When discovered in Ethiopia, Lucy was the only skeleton of the species known.
The Modular Robotic Vehicle has no mechanical linkages to the propulsion, steering, or brake actuators. Driver relies on electrical signals being converted to electrical signals and then transmitted by wires to the vehicle's motors. The buggy can also be controlled remotely, and in the future can be expanded to allow for autonomous driving.
Velella velella, also known as 'by-the-wind sailors' or 'purple sails', wash up on beaches in Oregon, California and Washington during strong winds this time of year. The small jellyfish-like creatures have a small sail on top of their bodies, which allows them to stay in the sea during normal winds, but they are weak to the strong winds. The creatures are not harmful to humans but will begin to smell fishy as they start to decompose.
Janet Brown, 51, was found dead at her family home in Radnage, Buckinghamshire, in 1995. She was found naked, gagged with her arms cuffed behind her back at the bottom of the stairs. The mother-of-three had been beaten to death with a blunt instrument like a crowbar . Detectives have revealed new DNA evidence could help solve the 'heinous' crime . A £20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to a successful conviction  .
Ground-Based Air Defense Directed Energy On-the-Move program, commonly referred to as GBAD, will allow controllers to simply drive the weapon to a target. Once drones are spotted, it can them shoot them out of the sky with a high powered laser. The system is being designed for use on light tactical vehicles such as the Humvee and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.
Matthew Weathers, a teacher at Biola University in California, often posts videos of himself tricking his class. He put in a great deal of planning to pull off a lesson that would have engaged even the sleepiest student at the back of the room. Acting inconspicuously, Mr Weathers announces to his class that if they have any trouble with some of the things he has gone over in the lesson, they can look up the answers in one of his many helpful videos. He then moves the top part of his body behind the large projection screen and miraculously appears on the screen of the computer.
Relationship counsellor Susan Pease Gadoua says traditional weddings set people up for failure. She says a Starter Marriage is a short-term contract for couples to 'try on' the institution. Couples agree to be together for 'two, three, four or more years – whatever works for you and your partner' At the end of the stated contract period, the couple decide whether they want to go their separate ways .
The 21-year-old singer argued with security after being stopped at the artists' entrance where Drake was performing at the event in Indio, California on Sunday night. A video obtained by TMZ shows Bieber being put in a chokehold and escorted from the area. Bieber and his entourage were trying to gain entry to watch Drake's performance on Sunday. They showed they had proper wristbands, but were told by bouncers that the area was at capacity. Bieber insisted that he was personally invited by Drake, had been waiting to see him perform and angered security by standing his ground .
Cadbury is cutting the size of its beloved Freddo Frogs by 20 per cent but keeping the recommend retail price the same. The miniature chocolate amphibians, which weighed a plump 20g two years ago - before they dropped to 15g, will now weigh just 12g. The shrinking of one of Australia’s most popular children's chocolates was not widely announced but was in fact spotted by a shop owner who stocks the treats. Cadbury's parent company's profit before tax rose 46 per cent from $87 million to $127 million in 2013. Nestle has sliced its Killer Python lolly in half in a bid to help Australians better manage their health.
Miley Cyrus, 22, attended Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. The singer's somewhat bushy underarm area caused quite a stir on social media. Many users advised Miley to pick up a razor and shave her armpit hair. But loyal fans sprung to her defence, saying: 'She's a woman. She doesn't have to do what you say!' .
Jamie Silvonek, 14, is charged as an adult with homicide and criminal conspiracy in the death of her mother Cheryl Silv one month ago. Her boyfriend, 20-year-old Caleb Barnes, who is from El Paso, Texas, but was stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland, has been charged with homicide. The teen's mother found out about their relationship in early March and ordered the couple to break up, according to court documents. A day later, the teen told Barnes in a text message, 'I want her gone,' police said . The eighth-grader's attorney has said that because of the age difference he believes the teen must have been under 'some
Staff attorneys at the U.S. Justice Department's antitrust division are nearing a recommendation to block Comcast Corps. $45.2 billion proposal to merge with Time Warner Cable Inc. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports that attorneys investigating the proposal are concerned that such a merger would harm consumers. A spokesman for TWC questioned the reports saying that the company has been working productively with both the DOJ and the Federal Communications Commission.
NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre told the group's annual meeting that nobody 'should be forced to face evil with bare hands' as he called on Congress to permit handguns licence-carriers to carry their weapon in every state. 'There's no telling how far President Obama will go to dismantle our freedoms and reshape America into an America that you and I will not even recognize,' he said. 'When he's finished he intends to go out with a coronation of Hillary Rodham Clinton,' he added. Clinton is expected to announce her bid for the Democratic nomination for president on Sunday.
Sasha, 14, was spotted listening to earbuds as she, sister Malia and their parents ditched the White House - and the press pool - for an impromptu trip to Great Falls Park in Virginia on Sunday. The unscheduled trip came after the. White House had sent reporters home for the day, sending the presidential. press pool into a temporary tumult about where President Barack Obama and the. first family had gone.
Medical incident officer joined team caring for patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital last Friday. It came as West Midlands Ambulance Service demanded action following delays in treatment. Worcester's Acute Hospitals NHS Trust admitted circumstances were 'less than ideal' Comes as NHS England figures show it has missed four-hour waiting time target for 28th consecutive week.
Paddy Power appeared to make light of recent police shootings on African-Americans. The bookmakers tweeted: 'Newcastle have suffered more Kop beatings over the last 20 years than an unarmed African-American male' It was accompanied by a smirking picture of Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers . Twitter users have branded the tweet 'deplorable', 'unbelievable', 'horrible' and 'disgusting'
Swedish scientists analysed more than 10,000 families with children aged two to 14 who did not have the condition. They looked at whether there was any family conflict, a change of family structure, interventions from social services or unemployment. Subsequently, 58 children were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The researchers found many were among those badly affected by events in their formative years.
Saving Place, which opens Tuesday at the Museum of the City of New York, highlights what is widely seen as a watershed moment in the city's preservation movement, the 1963 demolition of the old Beaux Arts-style Pennsylvania Station to make way for Madison Square Garden. The law was signed by Mayor Robert Wagner on April 19, 1965, and upheld by the Supreme Court in 1978 following a campaign led by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to save Grand Central. Landmarks Preservation Commission was given a mandate to preserve buildings of cultural, architectural and historical significance.
Ann Malsbury, 22, of Coventry, battered Lee Judson, 21, with a saucepan and hair straighteners. The chef's ex-boyfriend had gone round to her home to collect his belongings after break-up. But when Mr Judson bent down to pick up something she jumped on his back and wrapped iPod lead around his neck. She then armed herself with a large carving knife and stabbed at him several times with blade. But she was cleared of attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm with intent to cause serious injury.
Firefighters were called to the site northeast of Greeley airport shortly after 1 p.m. Friday. The fire began when lightning struck a water storage tank, launching it into the air. The water contained traces of hydrocarbons and petroleum as a result of hydraulic fracturing, which ignited. The tanker was near an injection well where fracking wastewater is pumped into the ground. Nearby homes were evacuated, however no injuries were reported .
'This might be a unique moment in recent history: redheads everywhere are doing well,' said Damian Lewis. The Wolf Hall star said redhead stock is very high at the moment. Prince Harry, Ed Sheeran, Julianne Moore, Lily Cole and Eddie Redmayne are all redheads.
Little Zane Gbangbola died at home – in the middle of the night – after being poisoned by gas. For months after his death, police and other official agencies ruled out fears that the deadly fumes had come from a nearby landfill site. Instead, they insisted carbon monoxide from a faulty pump hired by his family had caused his death. But damning new evidence proves the authorities knew for 14 months that hydrogen cyanide gas capable of killing Zane had leaked into the family's home as it was engulfed by floodwater. The Mail on Sunday has seen leaked statements from police interviews with senior firefighters who were among the first of dozens on the scene when Zane was rushed to hospital.
The suicides of five young sailors who served on the same base over two years has unearthed a shocking culture of ice taking, binge drinking, bullying and depression within the Australian Navy. The sailors were stationed or had been stationed at the West Australian port of HMAS Stirling off the coast of Rockingham, south of Perth. Their families did not learn of their previous attempts to take their own lives and their drug use until after their deaths. Stuart Addison hanged himself while he was on-shore leave in 2011 and his father, Mark Addison, was faced with the tough decision to turn off his son's life support. Brett Dwyer, who was best friends with Stuart, took his own life
Daniel Pena had spent hours planning the perfect way to pop the question to his girlfriend Alex. The pair had been driving along a route together when he erected a series of signs. Alex missed the crucial first sign with her name on but caught the second two which read: Will... you... Marry. She gasped when the next sign revealed the marriage proposal as a joke when she read LOL JK.
Liu Siying, 23, was a 'podium girl' at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday. She was pictured grimacing as Lewis Hamilton sprayed champagne at her face after winning race. Campaigners have called for Hamilton to apologise for his 'selfish and inconsiderate' behaviour. But the Shanghai Institute of Visual Art graduate said she was just doing her job. She said: 'It lasted for only one or two seconds, and I did not think too much about it'
Duncan Burton, 57, was released in November 2012 after 14-years behind bars for trying to distribute five kilos or more of cocaine. According to Houston regulations someone with a drug conviction is not eligible for a city permit to drive cabs. Burton was taken into custody on Wednesday on one count of sexual assault and if convicted will face a maximum sentence of 20 years.
Libby Jane Wilson was enjoying a day out at the Yarrow Valley Country Park in Chorley, Lancashire. The toddler had been climbing through a tunnel when the dog entered and attacked her. The Jack Russell was not on a lead despite signs saying pets should be under control . Her father, Alex Knight, heard his daughter screaming and kicked the dog away from her . The dog's owner called the dog back and fled the scene before Libby was taken to hospital .
Footage shows three-year-old Luiz Antonio from Brazil being presented with a fanciful dish of octopus gnocchi at the dinner table. But instead of digging into the seafood feast he starts asking about where the tentacled creature set before him came from with English subtitles detailing his train of thought. His mother reassures him that she only cooked using the octopuses 'little legs chopped'
The image was captured by Nasa's Landsat 7 satellite in the Erg Chech, a desolate sand sea in southwestern Algeria. It shows 'ribbons' of sand and patterned stripes known as linear dunes in the desert. These are straight ridges of sand that have been known to measure as long as 99 miles (160km) The colours were caused as rays of sunlight hit the sand and were reflected off. The exact cause of these longitudinal structures is not known. One theory is that the dunes are created by helical roll vortices - long rolls of air that spiral, or rotate one way before rotating another .
Mexican soldiers uncovered the suspected drugs tunnel in the border town of Tijuana. The 66ft deep route was still under construction and was being built next to the Tijuana checkpoint. It was wired with lights, ventilation and what appears to be a cart system. The route had not yet reached U.S. soil, but if it went undiscovered official believe it would have surfaced.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was cheered on by a crowd of about 50 as he skolled a schooner of beer at an Australian Rules function on Saturday night. Anti-drinking campaigners said it was 'problematic' that the Prime Minister thought it was acceptable to 'showcase his masculinity' by skolling a beer. 'It sets up a culture that drinking isn’t about socialising with friends, it’s about how quickly and how much you can drink,' said cultural studies professor Julie Robert.
Robert Clark, 96, was captured by the Nazis in Tobruk, North Africa, in June 1942. He spent £50,000 of his life savings to pay for a £960-a-week live-in carer to stay with him. Brent Council said it was no longer able to afford to pay the pensioner's carer . Mr Clark is blind, deaf in one ear and dependent on a wheelchair, suffered 'severe anxiety' when he was a prisoner of war. Charity Help for Heroes has given Mr Clark an emergency grant to fund his immediate care needs. But they are now seeking the public's help to secure his future and have raised £2,736.
Evelin Mezei, 12, was last seen with an unknown man on Romford Road, Stratford, at 10.30pm last night. She was spotted with the man an hour after being last seen by her mother in East London. But the youngster, who came to the UK six months ago, was traced this morning. Police said she was found at 11am this morning and is safe and well.
Shane Dunn, 25, from Tunbridge Wells, stabbed victim Ian Garrod, 55, in the neck with a kitchen knife. He had met Mr Garrod on the gay dating app Grindr and went back to his home for sex. But when the 55-year-old sat on the bed, Dunn, who was high on Mephedrone, stabbed him in the throat. He then fled from the property with his victim's wallet, iPhone, iPad and jewellery. He was caught after police examined two cigarette butts found in the garden. Judge Jeremy Carey told Dunn he had narrowly decided against finding him dangerous.
Survivors claim Muslim men tried to throw other Christians off the side of the vessel after argument. But they were prevented because they huddled together to form a 'human chain' to stop them being thrown. The men were allegedly killed more than a day into the journey, when an argument started about religion. 15 men were arrested on suspicion of 'multiple aggravated murder motivated by religious hate' .
Ed Miliband was widely criticised for his robotic performance in last week’s leaders’ debate. Now it has emerged he was reading from motivational notes in dressing room before clash. Labour leader urges himself to ‘stay calm, never agitated’ and ‘relish the chance to show who I am’. Tory MP Charlie Elphicke said such ‘marketing speak’ was ‘cringe-worthy’, adding: ‘Ed Miliband is looking increasingly bizarre’ .
Kenneth Morgan Stancil III, 20, was arrested around 1.30 a.m. on Tuesday in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was found sleeping on the beach, which is a violation of a local ordinance. The arrest came nearly 24 hours after he allegedly walked into Wayne County Community College in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and shot dead the print shop director, Ron Lane, on Monday morning. Lane, who had worked at the college for 18 years, had supervised StancIL under a work-study program but is believed to have recently fired him. Stancill's mother, Debbie, said Lane had 'made inappropriate sexual advances toward' her son .
Jade Ruthven, 33, of Perth, Western Australia, was shocked when she found a scathing note in her mailbox. The note claimed to be from 'a few of the girls' criticising her for posting too many photos of her six-month-old daughter Addison on Facebook. 'We all have kids that we are besotted with ... But we don’t ram it down everyone else’s neck!!!’. Jade and her friends responded by creating the hashtag #Addyspam and cheekily posting a stream of photos of the bub on Facebook - sending a strong message to the hateful author.
Sarah Brady was the wife of former White House spokesman Jim Brady, who was shot during an assassination attempt on former US president Ronald Reagan in 1981. She and her husband helped pass the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act in 1993. The Brady Campaign and Center to Prevent Gun Violence, named in their honor, said they were 'heartbroken' at the news of her death, calling her a 'guiding light'
Jondrew Lachaux, from Las Vegas, is married to the teenager's mother 38-year-old Kellie Phillips. They have six children together while the teen is from another relationship. He allegedly sexually assaulted the teenager and she had become pregnant, but she did not know. While they were away, the teen gave birth in her mom's bed and did not have any medical help. She wandered the streets for four hours before walking four miles to McCarran International Airport. She spent the night there with the infant and the next day he used a fake name to book her a room at a motel . The baby was taken to Sunrise Hospital Medical Center in a critical condition.
The four sisters at the centre of Australia's largest abduction case have come through the ordeal as happy and well-adjusted children. The four Vincenti sisters, including the two older girls Emil and Claire, are now aged 16 and 17 and are living in Italy with their father. 60 Minutes has returned to the village near Florence where the girls have been living with their Italian Dad and interview the two elder girls, Emily and Claire Vincenti. The girls are living positive and fruitful lives, attending school six days a week, talking about what they will study at university and going out with Italian boyfriends in Florence. 'They are elegant, gracious, reserved and studious,' 60 Minutes reporter Tara Brown said
Robert Bates, 73, is charged with second-degree manslaughter for shooting dead Eric Harris, 44, on April 2. Sheriff Stanley Glanz and Bates' own legal team have repeatedly produced records which they claim prove he was an 'advanced reserve' and had undergone 480 hours training. However, when asked to produce proof that Bates was certified to use three weapons, including the revolver he fired at Harris, the Sheriff's Office say they have been unable to find the paperwork. The office claims that the deputy who certified Bates has now moved on to work for the Secret Service.
Last year saw more than one million albums sold on vinyl for the first time in almost two decades. Sales are expected to hit two million this year and the UK's first official weekly vinyl chart has been established. The inaugural top spots in the album rankings and the two top places in the singles list have been claimed by Noel Gallagher, 47. Arctic Monkeys took the top spot for the biggest selling vinyl album of the decade with their fifth and most recent album AM.
Kamron Taylor, 23, escaped from the Jerome Combs Detention Center in Kankakee, Illinois, at about 3am Wednesday. He beat a guard unconscious, stole his uniform, keys and SUV and sped off in his SUV. He had been awaiting sentencing for the June 2013 murder of Nelson Williams Jr, 21, when he fled in disguise. It came just days after he shouted at the victim's family in court: 'I'm going to get you mother*******' . A $7,500 reward is now being offered for information leading to Taylor's arrest .
Abdirahman Sheik Mohamud, 23, faces charges for attempting to provide and providing material support to terrorists and making false statements to the FBI. He is accused of being instructed by a Muslim cleric to return to the United States and carry out an act of terrorism, a federal indictment said. In Syria he sent videos of himself to an unnamed person, the indictment said, in one video, he pointed to a gun in a holster on his hip and in another he stood in front of a white house with a black flag on it. According to the indictment he 'wanted to kill. Americans, and specifically wanted to target armed forces,. police officers or any uniformed individuals'
Max Verschuuren, 21, was hunting in the Te Urewera forest, North Island, on Saturday night. His friend mistook him for a deer and shot him in the back with a .270 rifle. He tumbled down the hill he was perched on, falling into the bushes in a desperate attempt to escape any further bullets. Grisly photographs snapped in hospital show the gaping, bloody wound it left. The keen hunter, from Whakatane, was expecting to be discharged from hospital on Monday.
Major General James Post III, who was the vice commander of Air Combat Command, made the comments to 300 airmen at Nellis Air Force Base on Jan. 10. The incident added fuel to a controversy over efforts to retire the A-10 Warthog, which is highly regarded by ground troops for its ability to provide close air support. Post issued an apology on Friday and said he did not intend to try to prevent people from talking to lawmakers.
The first print ad, which shows images of various female American Apparel employees, has the words 'Hello Ladies' emblazoned across the page and appeared in the latest issue of Vice. The brand also shared images from the campaign on its Instagram account for International Women's Day last month .
Bonnie Doll has more than 45,000 global followers on streaming platform Twitch. Her Twitch channel has had almost one million views so far. The 28-year-old used to work in hospitality, but once she started live streaming Call Of Duty there was no looking back. She has had her computer address and phone number leaked to others. The Brisbane gamer has been living in Australia since 2007 .
Alan Barnes, 67, was left too scared to return to his home in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, earlier this year. He was knocked to the ground by mugger Richard Gatiss, 25, in January after he attacked him. The crime shocked Britain and led to a fund being set up by local beautician Katie Cutler, 21, which raised £330,000. Mr Barnes, who is partially sighted and just 4ft 6in tall, was today handed the keys to his new two-bedroom terrace house. The Victorian terrace boasts two bedrooms, a spacious living room, modern kitchen and large bathroom.
Cameron Hooker, 61, was handed a 104-year sentence in 1985 for the kidnap, torture and rape of Colleen Stan. The case made international headlines and Stan was known as 'the Girl in the Box' after it was revealed that she was forced into a coffin-like structure for 23 hours a day during for much of her captivity. Despite Hooker's century-long jail term, he was allowed to request parole seven years earlier than under the normal rules. But the parole board at Corcoran State Prison, where Hooker is incarcerated, denied the request and have stated the inmate won't get another hearing for 15 years.
Average listener spent just ten hours a week tuning in to BBC radio in the last three months of 2014. This was 14 per cent down on a decade earlier, when listeners clocked up an average of 11.6 hours. Director general Tony Hall highlighted the decline to the BBC Trust's February meeting.
The minute-long clip shows the S300 rocket barely managing to take off before plummeting back down to earth. It scarcely gets off the launchpad and is followed by a small plume of smoke, before it can be seen dropping out of the sky. Seconds later, the rocket goes out of view as whoever is filming takes cover and a huge explosion can be heard.
The veteran host was attempting to warm up the studio audience ahead of his show on Monday. He was asked what advice he would give to this year's graduates at the Ed Sullivan Theater. He said: 'Treat a lady like a wh–e, and a wh-e like a lady' . But the joke received a frosty reception from the shocked crowd at the New York venue.
Avoca Beach in the Central Coast, about 95kms north of Sydney, resembled something from a horror film on Tuesday. The entire beach, right up tot he top of the walkways, was covered in a grotesque yellow foam. Sylvia Freedman filmed the disturbing scene that stretched out for more than 15 metres. 'Whenever the wind blew, the foam just felt like you were in a snow globe,' she said .
Roman Ehrhardt, a senior communications major at Mississippi State, brought a George Foreman grill to class and proceeded to cook bacon for his sandwich - while sitting in the front row of his class. He was secretly completing a project, in which he had to violate a societal norm. But that didn't stop his unknowing peers from relishing in his outrageous act. One student compared Roman to Jeff Spicoli, a character who waged war with his high school history teacher in the 1982 film Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Mikki Nicholson, 36, stepped in front of a train in Carlisle, Cumbria, on November 7 last year. Inquest heard she was suffering daily verbal abuse from schoolchildren for being different. She had planned to move to Newcastle, where she hoped people would be more accepting. But she changed her mind after being told she risked homelessness if she left social housing. Ms Nicholson, who was born male but identified as a woman, was once ranked fourth-best Scrabble player.
Australian dietician and nutritionist Susie Burrell has compiled a list of the five best and five worst breads in Australia. She says there is a distinct difference in the nutritional value of white and grain bread, there's also a disparity in the glycaemic index (GI) . 'White, wholemeal and flat breads have a relatively high GI compared to wholegrain bread, meaning that they release glucose into the bloodstream much more quickly,' she said .
Chase Culpepper, 17, who was born male but identifies as female, regularly wears makeup and androgynous or women's clothing. After passing a driving test last year, she was told by officials at a DMV office in Anderson, about 100 miles northwest of Columbia, to remove her makeup because of a policy that bans license photos when someone is purposefully altering his or her appearance. The teen sued the state DMV, calling the policy unconstitutionally vague. Under the terms of the settlement, the DMV is changing its policy on how male and female license applicants may dress or wear makeup in their official photos .
Alex Salmond boasted he would write Labour's first budget because SNP would hold balance of power. The SNP has declared it will never support the Conservatives in a hung Parliament. But it is ready to do a deal with Labour, even if it finishes in second place. It would be the first time since 1924 that a second-placed party had formed a government.
Prince George's first year boosted the economy by £247m. Anything he wore has gone on to sell out, such as this £32 Cath Kidston tank top. The term 'The Prince George effect' was coined just three days after his birth in July 2013. A little girl could bring in £150m for the British economy, says expert.
General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, apologized to Debbie Lee, whose son Marc was killed in Ramadi on August 2, 2006. The 28-year-old, the first Navy SEAL to die in Iraq, was fatally wounded while providing covering fire from a building in the heavily-contested city. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star for his bravery. Dempsey had spoken dismissively of the city last week at a briefing when asked how damaging to U.S. and Iraq's military efforts it would be were the city to fall into the hands of ISIS. Lee, from Surprise, Arizona, posted an angry open letter on the website for America's Mighty Warriors
Staff canteen at Yeo Valley's headquarters in Blagdon, North Somerset, has opened its doors to the public. The 120 dairy workers can tuck into a fine-dining meal for as little as £2 - all made from organic and locally sourced food. Executive chef Paul Collins has spent 20 years working at Michelin-starred restaurants. Menu changes on a daily basis depending on what produce they get in.
The 25-year-old boytoy is the lover, of a Dominican woman in her late 30s, who invites him round for romps around her entire apartment in Brooklyn. The apartment block was named in a league table of complaints made to New York authorities about loud sex. The woman whose moans during sex sparked the highest number of complaints said today: 'I'm not hurting anyone' .
Eritrean Mered Medhanie, 34, was heard laughing on a police wiretap about overloading migrant ships. He boasted: 'They say I put too many aboard, but they're the ones who want to leave in a hurry' Ermias Ghermay, also known as The General, is thought to have made £72m in two years. He was already wanted on an arrest warrant in connection with an October 2013 capsizing off Lampedusa that left 366 dead.
Prime Minister and William Hague will launch English manifesto in London tomorrow. Will pledge to introduce system of 'English votes for English laws' - giving English MPs veto over legislation. Hague expected to warn that England risks being 'held to ransom' by SNP. Document will be seen as an attempt by the Tories to tap into growing English nationalism .
Kristina Karo claims Mila Kunis, 31, stole her pet hen 'Doggie' when she was seven years old. She says the pair were 'inseparable' in first grade in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, but that Kunis was jealous of her pet. Karo is suing Kunis for $5,000 for emotional distress and to cover her therapy bills. Says moving to LA has 'brought back all the bad memories' and she needs therapy again.
Madison Avery Crotty, from San Diego, is seen screaming and crying until her doting dad decides to try out his terrifying impersonation. In a new video posted online, the wriggling one-month-old seems to doze off as soon as Thomas 'Buddy' starts his deep breathing technique. The crackling, deep-sea type sound is reminiscent of what Madison might have heard in the womb.
Jaclyn Methuen, 30, and Ryan Ranellone, 29, met on last night's episode of Married at First Sight. The newlyweds agreed to move to Astoria, Queens, because it is the halfway point between their two homes . The pair enjoyed a bottle of wine on their first night at their new apartment together .
Sacha Whitehead, 26, received donations after posting a call to action on Facebook saying she would pick up the much-needed items and drive them into Sydney CBD. The Dee Why-based financial adviser spent the night with her sister Lexi handing the generous contributions out to the homeless during what's been hailed as the storm of a century. Whitehead is collecting more donations today and handing them out at a popup shelter in Milsons Point.
A New York man has been caught on camera catcalling women in the street – completely oblivious to the fact that the interview he is taking part in is meant to highlight the horrible and derogatory culture of catcalling. Patrick Jones of Buzz60 was covering a recent anti-catcalling campaign, which saw signs a series of pro-feminist signs being placed on several streets around New York City. The man was only too happy to demonstrate his own tactics for harassing women in public.
Joseph Oberhansley, from Jeffersonville, Indiana, is charged with murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of 46-year-old Tammy Jo Harbin Blanton last September. On Tuesday, Clark County Prosecutor Jeremy Mull asked for rape to be added to those charges and a judge will consider the request on May 4. The motion to change the charges comes after lab results for the victim's body were returned. Prosecutors say they will recommend the death penalty in the case .
An FBI affidavit from November 2014 that was recently unsealed reveals translator Xiaoming Gao shared information with an alleged Chinese spy. In the affidavit, Timothy S. Pappa, an FBI agent, claims that Gao was paid 'thousands of dollars to provide information on U.S. persons and a government employee' Gao admitted to the meetings, and also admitted to reporting on her 'social contacts' in the United States, according to the affidavit. Despite these claims however, she was never prosecuted by the government .
Elijah McKenna suffered two wide, bloody gashes on his back of his head and numerous deep bite marks all over his face and body after his neighbor's three dogs attacked him near his grandmother’s home in Moore, Oklahoma, Saturday. But the child's family say if it were not for Elijah's fearless 9-year-old sister, Alyssa, the special-needs boy most likely would have been dead . The child, who is hearing-impaired, suffered deep cuts to his head that required 40 staples and injuries to his face  .
Amber Anderson, 27, has since been relieved of her duties at Christian Life Academy in Baton Rouge. She was booked into prison on Tuesday and is facing a charge of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Anderson had been a math teacher at the school for three years and the alleged relationship took place during July and August of 2013. The incident has only now come to light after a former student told the victim's mother. The woman confronted her son who told detectives that he and Anderson had exchanged sexually explicit text messages and later allegedly had sex at her home.
Dozens of people fell ill after visiting the Cooden Beach Hotel in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. Health officials said it is believed that 100 people have been affected by the so-called 'winter vomiting bug' Many of those who fell ill attended a wedding at the 41-room hotel on 11 April. Owner James Kimber said the source of the illness has not been identified.
Alice Liveing, from Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, began her healthy journey just over a year ago . She has more than 102,000 followers on Instagram thanks to her healthy and delicious looking meals . Alice trains in the gym up to six times a week and follows the LDN Muscle Bikini Guide .
The $9.95-a-month (£9.99) service launched in New York on 30 March. Rihanna, Madonna, Beyonce, Usher, Daft Punk, Arcade Fire, Jack White and Kanye West joined a host of other stars as they were revealed as co-owners of the subscription service, created by Jay Z. Tidal is billed as the first artist-owned platform for music and video and the service aims to compete directly with Spotify and Apple's music service, headed by Dr Dre. The membership-based service - similar to Spotify - offers music and exclusive video content that users can stream on computers, tablets and smartphones or listen to offline.
Tracey Cox says that Gwyneth and Chris' amicable split is refreshing and something we can learn from. She says there are lessons to be learnt on how to split amicably - and how to stay friends with an ex. Tracey says that although the couple's split is admirable there are some aspects you should steer clear of.
Best-selling author Abigail Ahern's new book, Colour, is a guide to colour confidence. Ahern says walking into her own colourful home gives her a 'squishy feeling of contentment' Says colour behaves differently according to where you put it in your home .
Scientists have found a system of priming the body’s immune system to recognise, attack and kill off cancerous cells in lung, skin and bowel tumours. Survival rates were boosted by more than 50 per cent, according to results published in the journal Nature last night. Scientists are now recruiting patients with skin cancer for the first clinical trial on humans.
Karen Buckley, 24, went missing on a night out in Glasgow and her body was found in a field. District Judge Nigel Cadbury said it was 'very worrying how young girls put themselves in danger' He made comments during sentencing of Leanne Roberts, 21, who punched a woman outside a bar. He said: 'I find it incredible that young people can get so drunk that they don’t even know who they’re with' Campaigners branded his comments as 'insensitive' and 'unhelpful' . Miss Buckley's friends say she only had a few drinks before leaving a Glasgow nightclub.
Amanda Berry, 29, and Gina DeJesus, 25, have written a book, Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland, which will be released on April 27. In an excerpt, published in People magazine this week, Amanda and Gina, revealed how they found the strength to survive imprisonment. Amanda recalled how she had learned from TV news that her mother died of a heart attack, aged 43, in March 2006, while she was 'chained like a dog' in Castro's home. She said that a silent Castro watched Louwana Miller beg for her daughter to come home. Amanda gave birth in her prison of a home to daughter, Jocelyn, on Christmas Day.
Doris Fuller's daughter Natalie, 28, died last month after stepping in front of a train in Baltimore. She suffered from bipolar disorder and psychosis, which went undiagnosed until her early 20s. Now Fuller has written about how her daughter was 'the bravest person I have ever known' She said she was told to stop taking her meds when she relapsed, which made her worse. Natalie was also told not to talk to her mom, the most powerful influence in her life.
Prime Minister made comment as Phillip Schofield moved on to the next item on ITV's This Morning. He said: 'Up next, a man who can pinch your wallet, your watch and even your tie without you noticing' Mr Cameron, who was off camera, could then be heard saying: 'Is that Alex Salmond?' Co-host Amanda Holden burst out laughing at the remark as the programme went to ads.
Department store Myer has announced it is holding a 75 per cent of designer label sale from Wednesday 22nd. The department store is understood to have brokered deals to stock international designer collections at the same time as European and American retailers. The move is said to be the influence of new chief Richard Umbers, in an attempt to revive the iconic department store's Australian market .
Tennessee Judge Lila Statom has become a viral sensation thanks to her incredible take down of one gang member who dared try to claim an area as 'his hood' while in her courtroom. 'Sir, East Lake Courts is not your hood, it's the citizens of the United States who own that because they work and pay taxes, you don't own that,' she told O'Shae Smith. Statom said she thought it was unfair that anyone had to 'live among the violence' that was ravaging a community where she once walked around to get ice cream and groceries or go to church.
Police and bomb squad called after member of Prime Minister's staff spotted the drone on roof. It was equipped with a small camera and a plastic bottle containing small traces of a radioactive material. The material is likely caesium, a soft metal and harmless to the human body, police said. It is not known who flew the drone onto the building but it is widely suspected it was someone protesting against the country's nuclear policy.
Samantha Cameron visited Growing Zone, an allotment garden project for adults and children with special needs. She was introduced to various activities by June Perkin, who founded the scheme seven years ago. Mrs Cameron has made several solo appearances during the election campaign in key seats. She is supporting Conservative candidate Alec Shelbrooke in Elmet and Rothwell.
Courtney Brain, 16, was taken out of school at Skegness Academy when she visited GP for treatment. But she was stunned upon her return to class to be told she must make up missed time for 'unauthorised absence' Mother Jane Burnham, 50, criticised 'mind-boggling' decision to punish Courtney. School claimed detention was to give Courtney best chance of doing well in exams in summer.
Reading scientists say chewing gum helps you forget a song in a study. In the study people were less likely to think about it when chewing. And they were a third lesslikely to 'hear' the song when chewing gum. The results suggests same technique could stop other intrusive thoughts. The study was carried out by scientists at the University of Reading.
Long-haul travellers have never had more choice when it comes to making the most of a layover. Turkey hunting season begins in April and ends at the end of May, and is allowed in designated areas around the St. Cloud Regional Airport, in Minnesota. Singapore airport offers travellers a free two-hour city tour, which includes the famous Fountain of Wealth .
Mozambique national Emmanuel Sithole was stabbed and beaten by four men in Alexandra township. Photographer James Oatway took chilling images of the attack on Saturday morning. He was in the neighbourhood to interview foreign-born shopkeepers who'd had their businesses looted. But as children played in the streets and onlookers stopped to inspect damage from previous evening, the Mozambique-born passer-by was attacked without warning by a man carrying a metal wrench. As Mr Sithole sat injured in the gutter another thug joined in the attack using a knife to stab him repeatedly while the first attacked continued to beat him with the wrench. A third attacker then entered the fray, running over and kicking
The Oscar-winning actor posted on social media that a 'Benjamin Cole' of Georgia, an ancestor on his mother's side, was the relative dropped from the PBS show about his family history. Affleck said: 'Lots of people have been asking who the guy was. His name was Benjamin Cole - lived in Georgia on my Mom's side about six generations back' Affleck's mother, Chris Anne, had featured in the show, not because her ancestorbenefited from indenture, but because she had been a Freedom Rider.
Much of the comic book film, Avengers: Age of Ultron, was shot in Seoul and the country's culture ministry agreed to cover a third of filming costs in the city on the agreement the Republic of Korea is shown as 'high tech' and 'modern' The use of public funds in what appears to be an extreme case of product placement has been criticised by South Koreans. The move echoes that of Sony Pictures Entertainment and MGM, who recently made headlines after leaked emails revealed the Mexican government had offered the studios $20m to ensure a positive portrayal.
The Anthem of the Seas has 16 decks and can carry almost 5,000 passengers and is the world's third largest cruise liner. The ship is expected to bring £50million to the local economy during its stay in Southampton Docks this summer . The Anthem will sail around Europe and the Mediterranean before moving to New York later this year. The Explorer of the seas has 15 decks and has a capacity of more than 3,000 guests and 1,180 crew members. Both cruise liners are owned by Royal Caribbean International and will be based in Southampton.
Lian Doyle, 24, pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice at Winchester Crown Court. She agreed to hide the trainers worn by Justin Robertson when he murdered Pennie Davis. He had been paid £1,500 by the son of the victim's ex-lover to kill her in September last year. Mrs Davis was found dead in a paddock near Beaulieu, Hampshire, by her new husband Peter.
Shanghai police seized three million knock-off condoms worth £1.3 million from eight provinces. The fakes were packaged as popular brands such as Durex and cost just 1p to make. They were made in makeshift workshops and sold for £4.20 for a pack of 12. Police said the lubricating oil used on the condoms was so disgusting it made them feel sick.
Mel Greig posted a blog post on her website titled 'Are we embarrassed of IVF?' on Wednesday. The 33-year-old married her fiancé Steven Pollack at Byron Bay in November. But the couple's efforts to have a baby have been thwarted because she suffers from Endometriosis. The radio host went public about it as she wanted to help remove the stigma that women can feel about having IVF treatment. She posted photographs that showed her injecting herself for the first time as she began her IVF program.
Will Hatton has made a career out of travelling the globe as The Broke Backpacker. The 26-year-old has visited nearly 50 countries over the last seven years and aims to reach 100 by the time he turns 30. The British backpacker picks up odd jobs wherever he travels and spends only $100 a week on all of his expenses. 'I've herded goats in the Middle East, run beer-pong tables in Laos and done more than my fair share of flyering in Cambodia,' he said.
Carnival Spirit has finally arrived at Sydney Harbour after being stranded at sea for two days. The ship, carrying 2,500 holidaymakers and 1,500 crew, docked at the Overseas Passenger Terminal at around 10am on Wednesday. The cruise liner was due to dock on Tuesday morning but Sydney Harbour was closed to traffic as conditions were so bad. The port in Sydney reopened on Wednesday morning, allowing the ship to make its way through the harbour to dock.
The Queen presented the Duke of Edinburgh with the insignia of a Knight of the Order of Australia. The 93-year-old was presented with the award on Wednesday by his wife at Windsor Castle. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott recommended the Duke for the honour in January. Mr Abbott’s announcement on Australia Day - celebrated on January 26 - prompted criticism. The media dubbed the decision to make Philip a knight a 'knightmare' and incited public criticism.
In total, six tigers, a bear, a lion, a cougar, a black leopard and a liger (part lion, part tiger) were taken from Kenny Hetrick's Stony Ridge farm after it was found he did not have the correct permit and cages were 'unsafe' Authorities have also started cracking down on the owners of wild creatures following an incident in 2011 where a man in eastern Ohio released 56 exotic animals - including lions and tigers - then killed himself. The 72-year-old widower is now fighting to overturn the seizure, backed by neighbors who insist his menagerie doesn't pose a threat.
Duchess of Cambridge, 33, said her baby is due 'mid to late April' during visit to London last month. The 25th is widely thought to be the Duchess' due date but Palace says it has never been confirmed. The Palace says neither that date or any other has been confirmed by the royal family. Prince William has finished his Air Ambulance training early and will now avoid two-hour dash from Norfolk.
Passengers were still on board as firefighters used thermal imaging camera to locate heat source. A Delta Air Lines spokesperson said the smell of smoke was detected moments after the plane landed. The McDonnell Douglas MD-888 twin-engine plane was taken out of service for an inspection .
Jaimie Hessel says driver cut across lanes of traffic and drove down a bus lane during the 35-minute journey from her East Williamsburg apartment to Midtown East. She was stunned to receive a message from the cab-hailing app telling her she owed them thousands of dollars for the trip. Uber says it was a clerical error and that she was never actually charged the $16,000 .
Marissa Holcomb, who is five months pregnant with her fourth child, was held at up at the fried chicken chain store in Channelview, Texas, on March 31. A man armed with a handgun and his face concealed by a red beanie ran into the store and jumped the counter, forcing Holcomb to empty the registers before making off with $400. However afterwards, Holcomb was given an ultimatum by her managers - replace what was taken or lose her job. Popeyes said it is not the first time Holcomb had got in trouble for not clearing the till. However Holcomb claims she had done her job properly and that it was an extremely busy night.
Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders 'ignored the advice' of top QCs to charge Lord Janner. Clare Montgomery QC and child abuse expert Eleanor Laws QC offered advice. Mrs Laws pointed to overwhelming evidence and horrific corroborating accounts provided by victims. But Mrs Saunders decided it was not in the public interest to put Janner in the dock due to Alzheimer's .
Loretta Burroughs, 63, was found guilty last month of first-degree murder for stabbing her husband to death, dismembering him with a knife and a saw, packing the body parts into plastic containers, and dragging them with her as she moved three times in six years. The containers were each wrapped in nine trash bags, with air fresheners, dryer sheets and scented beads to mask the smell. Judge Michael Donlo said, ‘This court has not seen anything so brutal and heinous as this since Al Capone ordered the St. Valentine's Day massacre’.
Karen Reidy, 40, from Manchester, met Sakir Candan, 12 years her junior, on holiday in Marmaris in 2012. The two women struck an unlikely friendship, exchanging details and exchanging details of each other. Karen flew out to see Sakir every couple of months and went on to lose eight stone in weight. The long-distance romance also had a dramatic effect on her figure as she slimmed from a dress size 22 to a size 12, in a bid to impress her new love. But she was heartbroken when she discovered that Sakir had been cheating on her .
Headcase Barbers has reported a 200 per cent surge in requests for the Nineties style. Men are queuing around the corner for their turn to get the snip, says barber Martin Nobbs. 'We’ve even had women coming into the barbers asking for the traditionally male style. It’s fast becoming the 2015 hipster trend,' he says.
The 18-year-old model is just 18 months younger than her sister Gigi Hadid, 19, and has already walked the catwalk for a host of major labels, including Michael Kors and Tommy Hilfiger. She is joined in the May issue of Elle magazine by fellow model Hailey Baldwin, who revealed that she used to spend nights with Kim Kardashian before she found herself in the spotlight.
Ann Rule, 84, is known for many of her crime books, notably the 1980 bestseller The Stranger Beside Me based on serial killer Ted Bundy. Her sons, Michael Rule, 51, and Andrew Rule, 54, are accused of defrauding and bullying her into giving them more than $125,000. The pair already receive a monthly allowance of $25,000 combined with their two sisters through their mother's corporation Rule Enterprises, LLC. Michael Rule is accused of forging his mother's signature on her checks from March 2014 to February 2015 amounting to $103,628. Ann Rule's son, 54-year-old Andrew, allegedly blew the money on gambling and strip clubs
Aden Gould, 21, was banned from all 1,200 Sainsbury's stores after he opened speakers in Stoke-on-Trent. He was also told to pay a £150 'security fee' even though he put the equipment back where he found it. The giant firm sent him an aggressive letter warning that staff would call the police if they ever catch him trying to enter. But after his mother complained, the company has now revoked the ban.
Pauline Bruce and her late husband Tony moved to a static home in Ludlow, Shropshire, in 2002. Yvonne Ireland Evans became a neighbour when she became friends with Pauline. But she turned on her when she found out she had struck up a friendship with another woman. She began making silent phone calls to the couple day and night. When Tony was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2011, she mocked him saying: 'You've got cancer, you are going to die' Pauline said: 'I'd wake up and think "I hope nothing happens today", I'd always have a sick feeling in my stomach' .
Michelle Newman said all she heard was a 'pop' and looked up to see her son James' heels as he fell. The child had fallen out of the window, which had been propped open to let in the breeze. James Krainch was 22 months old when he fell from the second floor of their condo in Las Vegas . Doctors worked for hours to save his life, but he died from his injuries on April 20 last year. Ms Newman said she hopes by sharing her story other parents will safety proof their homes.
Shannon Carter, 21, jailed for three-and-a-half years for attacking Amelia Gledhill, 20, with a stiletto. She repeatedly struck 20-year-old with the shoe during an unprovoked attack in a nightclub toilet. The attack took place in NV nightclub during a night out in Bradford City Centre. There had been an earlier confrontation between one of Carter's friends and a friend of the victim. Carter, from East Bowling, Bradford, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent at Bradford Crown Court .
Moses Yitzchok Greenfeld, 19, from Stamford Hill, London, had been swimming with four friends. He got into difficulty while swimming in Hampstead Heath, north London, at 5.30pm on Wednesday. Eyewitness said at least seven police officers stood on a bank and watched as the boys dived in and out. Teenagers reportedly heard shouting to ambulance crews on the side, asking how long someone could survive under water as they scrambled around trying to save their friend. His body was found five foot below the surface and 20ft from the water's edge just before 11pm. It is thought Mr Greenfield may have had a cardiac arrest because of the shock of jumping
Princess Beatrice is in Florence for the Condé Nast International Luxury Conference. She posed for pictures with Tory Burch and Karl Lagerfeld at Palazzo Corsini yesterday. Beatrice has enjoyed a series of glitzy jaunts around the world in the last two months. She has enjoyed trips to Verbier, Colorado, Greece, New York and St Barts.
Paul Hellyer, who was a Canadian minister from 1963 to 1967, is urging world powers to release what he believes to be hidden data on UFOs. 'Much of the media won't touch [the documents]', he said during a keynote speech at the Disclosure Canada Tour at the University of Calgary. Hellyer first went public with his belief in aliens on Earth in 2005, becoming the first high ranking politician to do so.
Amateur photographer Nicolas Locatelli, 20, snapped the unusual cloud in the sky above Briones Regional Park, in California. The red sky adds a fiery hue behind the clouded creature giving it an uncanny likeness to the legend of the fire breathing dragon slain by St George. The image went viral on Reddit after his friends suggested he upload it to the social network.
Robert Butler, 43, was transported inside a shipping container from Bannister House in Providence, Rhode Island to the Eleanor Slater Hospital in Cranston on Sunday afternoon. The operation took almost seven hours on Sunday and involved the Providence and Cranston fire departments, Lifespan, the Hospital Association of Rhode Island and Bay Crane Northeast. In 2006, Mr Butler, who is on permanent disability, told local news channels that his bed was broken and he was not receiving proper care at the nursing home. He weighed 900lbs and was trying to find a doctor to perform a gastric bypass.
Arthur Townsend, 92, poured product over Mercedes Sprinter belonging to Martin Carter, son of his friend Olive Carter, 96. Retired antiques restorer was given a lift in a car to Mr Carter’s address in Epping, Essex. He dumped the brown-coloured paint stripper on the van, causing more than £2,000 of damage. Townsend - of previous good character - was arrested and charged with criminal damage. He supported himself with Zimmer frame as he admitted the single charge at Basildon Magistrates' Court.
Lt. Dan was the only one out of nine puppies who was born without a paw and fellow breeders suggested to his original owner that he be put down because he might be too sick to live. Sapphyre Johnson had to have her feet amputated when she was just three-months-old . The puppy was named after a character in the film Forest Gump who lost both of his legs . 'He's a special dog and he's going to a special child,' said Shriners Hospital employee Elaine Hardin.
Gayla Neufeld, 52, struggled to deal with her family's unusual legacy of piling weight around the midriff for years. Aged eight, Gayla already weighed a whopping 13st and continued to pile on even more weight in her teens. She married at 19 and embarked on a mission to battle the bulge. But instead of maintaining any weight loss, she found herself hovering between 21 and 28 stone. Gayla discovered an online community of obese women calling themselves SSBBWs. These curvaceous women were worshipped by legions of men calling themselves 'fat admirers' .
Heartbroken girlfriend dumped his iMac, iPhone, iPad and accessories in the bath tub. She then took photos of the gadget Jacuzzi, and sent them to him. Retweeted more than 15,400 times, the response has been mixed. The hearts of Apple fans are mainly with the man, with the general consensus being that destroying a fellow's prized Apple collection is a bit harsh.
Alondra Luna Nunez, 14, was taken from her family in Guanajuato, central Mexico last week by federal police officers working for Interpol on the orders of a Texas judge. She was sent to live with Dorotea Garcia, a Houston woman who mistakenly thought she was her long-lost daughter. Alondra is now back with her real family after a DNA test proved that she was not the daughter of Houston resident Dorotesa Garcia. 'They stole my daughter. I didn't know this woman existed,' her real mother, Susana, raged.
New York's LaGuardia Airport has been named as the most frustrating airport in North America . LAX in Los Angeles is America's second busiest airport in terms of passengers handled each year, beaten only by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta international airport. Hurghada International Airport, Egypt, is a favourite hotspot with European travellers, especially those looking for some winter sun.
Geoff Barrow, Portishead's founder and instrumentalist, attacked Spotify, YouTube, Apple and Universal Music. He said he has nothing against streaming, but wants musicians to be paid more. Barrow said he was concerned young artists were getting a poor deal. Artists have long railed against the low royalties paid from streaming companies. Jay-Z launched his own service, Tidal, last month, to give musicians a better deal.
A graphic on NBC's Today show on Wednesday misidentified Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels as 'Lauren' The flub by a graphics person, made on the East Coast feed of the morning show, was corrected for broadcasts in other time zones and online. Today had interviewed 70-year-old Michaels for a story Matt Lauer did on a New York gathering for people listed by TIME magazine as the 100 most influential in the world.
Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley said ISIS is building network of 'misfits' around the world. He said they can carry out 'chaotic' terror attacks with little planning and little planning. Mr Rowley was speaking at Counter-Terror Expo in Olympia, west London, yesterday. He warned of 'step-change' in the scope and scale of terror threats in the UK.
Neanderthals died out 40,000 years ago after surviving for hundreds of thousands of years. Archaeologists at Boston University and the University of Bath believe they were unable to get as much energy from their food as modern humans who used fire. Without fire, a group of Neanderthals would have had less energy - the equivalent 12 reindeer a year - than if they did. They are often depicted as dim-witted evolutionary losers, but were not driven to extinction by their lack of brains.
A third of adults shun the storage possibilities of the internet and still keep their most important papers in a shoebox. Ten per cent are even more relaxed about treasured photos, letters and mementos. Only six per cent keep a back-up copy of vital paperwork online, while just 13 per cent bother to scan it to a computer. Almost half (45 per cent) rely on a safe or filing cabinet to store documents.
Shaun Bryan, 23, was the intended target of the shot which paralysed Thusha Kamaleswaran in 2011. He was jailed for six years and three months after pleading guilty to aggravated burglary. He and an accomplice subjected two women to a 'ruthless attack' in Croydon last year. The pair threatened the women at knifepoint before stealing mobile phones, a laptop and cash.
Daryl Scott Donohue, 43, tried to hire someone to kill his wife of four years, Angie. She said he stalked and terrorised her before trying to hire ‘various people’ to kill her for money. The Tasmanian said he became increasingly possessive, always checking her whereabouts and dictating exactly what she could and could not do. After the birth of their son, she was about to leave her controlling husband when he pleaded that he would change. He then started to stalk her and took her children everywhere but when she confronted him, he lashed out at her. He struck his youngest and most vulnerable son.
Scientists at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee swabbed stuffed animals that were brought into hospital by children ahead of surgery. They found that all those soft toys swabed showed bacterial growth. Researchers urged parents to wash and sterilise their child's toys before surgery. This would help minimise the risk of their child suffering a surgical-site infection .
Smart phones and social media often cause nightmare for men and women on dates. Blu e-cigarettes have listed the top ten ways to avoid showing yourself up. They include leaving conversations about the dating app Tinder to evenings with your friends. Don't brag about the number of matches you’ve had on Tinder, they won’t appreciate it. Leave the Google Glass at home, as recording your companion for post-date analysis isn't likely to get you a second date.
Lucy Southern worked behind the bar at a hotel owned by Britannia Hotels in Leeds . Claims she was quizzed about her sex life and groped by her line manager Alex Nkoroi . She complained in August 2013 but nothing was done and in October he began touching her . He slapped her bottom, stroked her back and prodded her in a private area with a pen . Miss Southern told hotel manager she didn't want to say anything in case he gave her less shifts. She was awarded £19,500 compensation for injury to her feelings at employment tribunal .
Churchill Downs is inviting John Sutton Jr, 84, to attend the Kentucky Derby as their special guest on May 2, since he has attended every race for the past 76 years. Sutton was just 8 years old in 1940 when his father brought him to his first race, and the two bet against the favorite on a horse called Gallahadion, which ended up winning the race. Every year since then, Sutton has attended the race and has collected each year's program, which he keeps in a binder at home. He also has kept a collection of his tickets, Derby glasses, pins and and other programs signed by jockeys.
Hamayun Tariq, 37, is a divorced, divorced father-of-two who was born and raised in Dudley, West Midlands. He joined ISIS as an explosives expert and sniper in Syria last year after serving a sentence for fraud in the UK before joining the terrorist group. He has now shared images of his bomb-making factory in Syria, where he claims to spend time 'producing sophisticated IEDs' Components are seen organised on shelves and instruction manuals are neatly laid out on work surfaces in the room, which he says he hopes will emerge as 'the best Electronics LAB in the Islamic state' .
Nicholas Connors gave a rousing performance ahead of the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks NBA playoffs game - with one of his favorite NFL players watching from the sidelines, Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt. When Nicholas finished, the 26-year-old player ran across the court to congratulate him. And the heartwarming moment was caught on camera.
Maickel Melamed, 39, has a rare form of muscular dystrophy that makes it hard for him to just walk or move. He finished his fifth marathon at 5am Tuesday morning after 20 grueling hours in the rain and cold. Melamed walked the race with Vamos, a volunteer team from Caracas, as well as his physical trainers and dozens of friends and supporters who were there to watch him finish .
Carphone Warehouse's iD mobile network launches in May and will offer free roaming in 22 countries. This includes the US, Australia and across Europe. The firm's boss told MailOnline the aim is to offer features that customers want, including 12-month contracts and affordable 4G handsets. iD will use Three's existing infrastructure to offer these networks and plans. The full range of plans and offers will be announced as they become available. Carphone Warehouse boss Graham Stapleton said the website will launch tomorrow.
David Cameron will today promise extra free childcare for 600,000 children a year to counter spiralling costs. The Prime Minister will say the expense of nurseries and childminders has become a major barrier to employment. The Conservatives have pledged to reduce tax relief on pension contributions for people earning more than £150,000 to fund additional free childcare places.
Hogs Breath Cafe in Aspley is facing online criticism after a customer found a sink plug in her salad. The unhappy diner posted a picture of her unappetising salad to franchise's Facebook account where it was ‘liked’ over 2,000 times before she decided to remove it. Facebook users have left comments roasting the Hogs Breath, located north of Brisbane, for the embarrassing mistake.
House & Son Auctioneers in Bournemouth, Dorset, will rival Harrods and Selfridges when it sells 173 lots of designer brands on April 28. Items come from the lifetime collection of an anonymous single lady owner, and her family are now selling them and donating the money to charity. They are being sold without a reserve, which means they will go to the highest bidder on the day - so those on a budget could scoop a bargain.
A recent SNL skit about a male student having sex with his female high school teacher painted the relationship as every teen boy's dream, but drew a firestorm of criticism on social media. The reaction reflected a growing view among law enforcement and victims' advocacy groups that it is no laughing matter when a woman educator preys on her male students. In U.S. schools last year, almost 800 school employees were prosecuted for sexual assault, nearly a third of them women .
Norway will be the first country in the world to switch off its FM radio signal on January 11 2017. The UK had planned to do the same by 2018 but the plans were later shelved. The switch to digital radio could save the country £17 million a year (NOK 200 million) .
The California firm said it will announce a 'home battery' and a 'very large utility scale battery' in a letter sent to investors. The company already offers battery packs for its SolarCity project, but it is unclear whether the latest product will build on this design. It is likely to build on the power packs used in Tesla's range of electric cars. The event will be held at Tesla's Hawthorne, California, Design Studio on April 30 at 8pm PT.
More than a third of NHS trusts are considering rationing some types of surgery and other treatments. Several have admitted they may impose 'eligibility' rules which could affect smokers as well as overweight. Procedures affected include varicose vein treatment, hip and knee replacement, and breast reduction surgery. Others said smokers might be denied some treatments, most commonly IVF. Senior doctors criticised the plans and accused health managers of denying patients vital treatment simply because they were considered to be 'undeserving'
The former Hewlett-Packard CEO will launch a formal campaign on May 4, according to The Wall Street Journal. But Fiorina spokeswoman Sarah Isgur Flores told Daily Mail Online that it's just a rumor at this point. 'I am not confirming the WSJ story,' Flores said. Fiorina would be the fourth Republican in the presidential race, following Senators Ted Cruz of Texas, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Marco Rubio of Florida. Retired pediatric neurosurgeon Ben Carson is also expected to announce his candidacy on May4 in Detroit. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is scheduled to throw his hat in the ring on May 5 in Hope, Arkansas.
As a candidate for president in 2008, Obama promised to use the term to describe the mass murder if elected. But he has not followed through despite calls from the most famous Armenian-American, Kim Kardashian, and the Pope for the world to recognize the killings as a genocide. Kardashian, whose Armenian heritage comes from her father, the late Robert Kardashian, has used her celebrity since at least 2011 to bring awareness to the genocide. Historians estimate that 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottoman Turks during World War I .
Claire Sweeney, 44, gave birth to son Jaxton in September and is a size 12 to 14. She admits she has struggled to regain her pre-baby figure. Has turned to celebrity hypnotherapist Susan Hepburn to help her shed two stone. Hepburn helped Lily Allen slim form a size 14 to an 8 back in 2009.
London-based SwiftKey analysed more than one billion sets of emoji data, covering 800 emoji across 60 categories. Happy faces, including winks, kisses, smiles and grins were the most popular across all regions, making up 45 per cent of all the messages studied. Sad faces were in second place followed by hearts, which includes all colours of hearts and the broken heart emoji. Hand gestures such as thumbs up, clapping hands and the peace were in fourth, followed by romantic emoji, such as the lipstick kiss mark, love letter and couple kissing. French use four times as many heart emoji than any other language, and it’s the only language for which a ‘smiley
MailOnline Travel looks at the top travel hacks to cure any seaside holiday struggle. From sunburns to broken flip flops, here are some tips to make your holiday go off without a hitch. Simply squeeze lemon juice onto your hair before sitting in the sun to add a sun-kissed glow. Solar power your eReader by adding solar cells to your beach reader to charge it up.
Zachary Cain Stickler, 34, had been accused of physically assaulting his then-partner in February. He appeared in court on Friday and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He is believed to have intentionally crashed his Cessna plane into a field in California on Saturday. He had sent text messages to friends and family indicating he was distraught and planned to kill himself.
Teng Jiazhi or 'Uncle Teng,' from Shenyang, North China, came up with the unique tipping system ten years ago. He picks up as many as eighty passengers a day and at least twenty take selfies with him. The 58-year-old then uploads them to his page on a popular Chinese social media website. He handpicked 6,402 selfies from his collection for the 'Shanghai Big World Jinisi Record'
Erica Avery was cuffed and hauled out of a Broward County courtroom Tuesday after being accused of using the internet, which itself violates the conditions set just one month prior when she was first released on $100,000 bond. Prosecutor Maria Schneider said photos of the 17-year-old were posted to social media and one of them shows her using a smart phone. Avery and four other teens are charged with armed sexual battery and kidnapping in connection with the 2013 assault on a victim in Hollywood, Florida.
Anna James, 32, has vowed to defy the school's ban on taking her children to the 'Obby 'Oss' festival. Mother-of-four said the rituals are part of her 'religion, culture and heritage' The school blocked her request under a government crackdown on unauthorised absences. Mrs James said she would be willing to take the consequences of any police action to take children.
Abi Gordon-Cody, 26, from Droitwich, Worcestershire, works as a special effects make-up artist . Her Instagram profile has almost 3,000 followers as users take note for possible pranks or Halloween inspiration. Abi often stars in her own pictures, taking selfies of a bloody pencil seemingly impaled through her nostril and emerging from the bridge of her nose .
Alice Barker snapped her fingers and sang along as videos of her routines as a chorus line dancer during the 1930s Harlem Renaissance played on the screen. She had danced at legendary clubs like the Apollo, Cotton Club and Zanzibar Club, and had appeared in movies commercials and television shows. She didn't even have any photographs or memorabilia to remember her years on stage. David Shuff, who met Barker years ago at her retirement home, and archivist Mark Cantor helped locate and reunite the one-time famous dancer with three of her 'soundies', known then as short musical videos.
Magnificent carpets of wild bluebells have sprung up this week, adding beautiful splashes of colour to balmy spring weather. Photographs taken today in Micheldever Woods, Hampshire, show the flowers in full bloom weeks earlier than expected after an unseasonably warm start to the season. But the fine weather by much of the country is set to be replaced by April showers this weekend, with forecasters warning Britons 'not to put the cagoules away just yet' Temperatures are expected to hover in the high teens, and could climb to 21C in brighter spots of the north west of England.
Ukip leader told ITV's Julie Etchingham about his childhood, family and plans to go on and on. He described his childhood of 'youthful excess' but gave few details of his nights out in Deal, Kent. 'I did a bit of skinny dipping and a few things like that in the middle of the night, yes. It got very cold, erm. It does need some parameters and some boundaries; I probably had fewer than most' He also discussed his battle with testicular cancer, keeping his children out of the public eye .
Chemical 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) is used to suppress plant growth and as an explosive. It was popular as a diet aid in the 1930s but was banned after it was found to be poisonous. Despite this, it has become popular again, particularly among bodybuilders. It works by causing the body to overheat, accelerating metabolism so it burns more fat.
Rajpal Singh, 34, arrived at a hospital in India complaining of a stomach ache. He had swallowed 140 coins, 150 nails and nuts and bolts over a three year period. Doctors carried out an endoscopy - a long thin tube with a camera attached to the end. It revealed the mass of metal deep in Mr Singh's stomach. He has since carried out more than 240 procedures to remove the objects. But Mr Singh will still need another operation to remove more of the metal.
Cengiz Guven is the supervisor of site security at Lone Pine, the hilltop battlefield cemetery that will host the second Australian dawn service on Anzac Day. He's protected Russell Crowe, Naomi Campbell and Aerosmith rocker Steve Tyler. The 30-year-old security manager from Istanbul has been taking care of things at the cemetery for the past four years. The 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings has made this year the busiest ever for him and his team.
Lib Dem leader says Nigel Farage's 'mask is slipping' to reveal 'truly odious' views. Warns 'bandwagons of the far right' are encircling 'increasingly hapless' Conservative leadership. Clegg says David Cameron's appeal to UKIP supporters to 'come home' is a 'worrying' suggestion. Accused Farage of 'running a truly incompetent campaign' . Admitted his 'rubbishness' in the kitchen after it emerged his wife and sons had been secretly running a food blog - MumAndSons - posting recipes and photographs online.
Nearly 250 cases of malignant melanoma are registered each year by those working outside in industries such as construction, agriculture and leisure. Institution of Occupational Safety and Health urged businesses to improve 'sun safety' by minimising workers' exposure in the middle of the day. Study found there was a 'macho culture' in some parts of the construction industry with two thirds of workers who spent an average of nearly seven hours a day outdoors thinking they were not at risk.
Giant internal organ reportedly weighed a colossal 6lbs (2.7kg) - and was 20 times bigger than it should have been. It was extracted from a 45-year-old suffering from autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) This condition causes fluid-filled cysts to grow in the kidneys, so they expand in size. Normally, healthy kidneys weigh between 125g and 170g in men - less than half a pound.
Holly Nicole Solomon, now 31, has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after hitting her husband Daniel with their SUV in Mesa, Arizona, in 2012. She was six months pregnant at the time and had been arguing with her husband after learning that he didn't vote in the 2012 presidential election. She had blamed problems in their family on Obama and 'just hated' him, according to her husband. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition after suffering a shattered pelvis as well as a torn artery .
'Climate change can no longer be denied. It can’t be edited out,' he said this afternoon in a speech at Everglades National Park commemorating Earth Day. 'That’s why I’ve committed the United States to lead the world in combatting this threat,' Obama said, throwing a spotlight on his administration's efforts to reduce the rate of global warming through the reduction of carbon emissions. The day trip to South Florida, on which Obama was accompanied by Bill Nye 'the Science Guy,' also highlighted the massive amount of fuel it takes to power Air Force One, however, 9,000 gallons, round trip.
Robert Preston Boardwine provided his friend Joyce Rosemary Bruce with sperm and she impregnated herself using the kitchen accessory in 2010. She had opted for the bizarre method of conception because she believed that the absence of intercourse would mean Mr Boardwine had no parental rights. After the boy was born, the pair disagreed on the level of involvement Mr Board wine would have in his son's life, with Ms Bruce intent on raising him alone. The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that as the child's biological father, he is more than a sperm donor and is entitled to be a part of the boy's life.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission took action against Aldi last year after an investigation revealed it did not disclose a 0.5 percent surcharge on transactions made using tap and go contactless payment systems in any of its stores. Some stores still do not have signs at entrances and signs at the registers warning of the surcharge are in tiny print. Retailers that fail to adequately disclose surcharges may be considered 'misleading or deceptive' under the ASIC Act .
Steve Spowart helped the horses' owner, Sonia Sharrock, to lead the animals to safety near Dungog, in the NSW Hunter region. He paddled out on his surfboard to where the horses were stranded, past trees, bushes and fences submerged in the floodwater that was almost as high as his shoulders. The moving images show the concentration on his face as he moves towards the animals and his concern as he struggles to lead them out of the deep murky water. Three people died in the severe weather, four houses were washed away and the town received the most rainfall it had in 100 years. The SES says it has had about 8000 requests for help and conducted 90 flood
The Trussell Trust claimed that 1 million people are being fed from food banks in the UK. The figures were seized on by Labour and the TUC as 'shocking' evidence that millions need emergency food because of low pay, the so-called bedroom tax, and stopped benefits. Tory benefits chief Iain Duncan Smith questioned the numbers, which he said were ‘unverified’.
Perth couple Sharon and Nick Chalwell have been trying to conceive since they were married. They put out a desperate call for an egg donor after nine failed rounds of IVF and one failed egg donor attempt. A call-out on their local radio station put the Chalwells in touch with Shannon Mann, who they asked to be their donor. Ms Mann, 22, already has a two-year-old son, Lucas, who she conceived while on contraception. She said she wants to give someone else the opportunity to experience the same 'sacred' bond.
Advisers to President Tomislav Nikolic described being. 'thrown around the cabin' when the plane began tumbling through the air on Friday. The plane landed safely back in Belgrade, but Nikolic was. forced to cancel his official visit to meet Pope Francis in the Vatican. Investigation determined that the co-pilot, Bojan Zoric,. had spilled coffee on the instrument board 'due to ongoing turbulence'
Omar Hallak, principal of Islamic school Al-Taqwa College in Melbourne, reportedly bans his female students from running. The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority is currently investigating the allegations. A former teacher claims Mr Hallak believes there is 'scientific evidence' to back up his claims. 'The principal holds beliefs that if females run excessively, they may 'lose their virginity',' the letter said. This comes a month after it was reported he was teaching students that Islamic State was not the doing of Muslims, but rather a plot against them.
The NFL has been dogged for years by complaints that it long hid the risks of repeated concussions in order to return players to the field. The league expects 6,000 of nearly 20,000 retired players to suffer from Alzheimer's disease or moderate dementia someday. The settlement approved on Wednesday by a federal judge in Philadelphia would pay them about $190,000 on average. The total NFL payouts over 65 years is expected to be more than $1billion.
FEMAIL's Bianca London, Anucyia Victor and Martha Cliff tested out FaceTune. £2.99 photo editing app is designed to help you edit your portrait photographs into 'perfection' Can remove spots, improve skin texture and enhance eyes with the app. Can also fix grey hair, reshape your face and fill in bald patches.
Austin Hatfield, 18, found the venomous water moccasin, also known as a cottonmouth, near his Wimauma home last week. He'd been keeping the serpent in a pillowcase when it escaped over the weekend. Hatfield was rushed to a Tampa hospital in critical condition. Bites from the cottonmouth are known to cause extreme swelling and can lead to death.
Lucas Hinch, who runs an organic herb and tea shop, was cited for discharging a firearm within city limits after officers responded to a 'shots fired' call early on. Monday evening. 'Investigation revealed a resident was fed up with fighting. his computer for the last several months,' said the police statement, entitled 'Man Kills His Computer' 'He took the computer into the back alley and fired eight. shots into the computer with a handgun, effectively disabling. it,' it added.
The 24-year-old, named locally as Sid Ahmed Ghlam, had shot himself in the leg before his arrest. He was arrested by anti-terrorist officers in the 13th arrondissement of Paris on Sunday. Police found three automatic rifles, handguns, and bulletproof vests in his car. Also found Jihadi flags and literature, false passports, and plans for attacks on 'one or two' churches. Arrest came just hours after murder of Aurelie Chatelain, 33, in Paris suburb of Villejuif. DNA tests reportedly link the arrested man to the murder of the mother-of-one .
A five-year-old Iranian girl has spent more than a year in Australia's offshore Nauru detention centre. She has been prescribed anti-depressants, has self-harmed by swallowing shampoo and nails and has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, her lawyer says. The girl's father has applied for a protection visa for his family after fearing for his life and fleeing form the military police in Iran. The visa can take up to three years to process according to the Department of Immigration.
Human traffickers run huge benefit frauds in the UK, says Centre for Social Justice report. 'Customers' from outside EU requesting women with EU passports so they can make them pregnant. They then claim they have a human right to a family life in UK to raise the child. The vile trade also includes the sale of young girls for prostitution and sham marriages. It is based on interviews with senior police and officials in Britain and overseas.
Seven of the costumes from the 1965 classic, along with a VHS cassette tape of the film signed by actor Dan Truitt, are expected to fetch $800,000 when they are auctioned off at Nate D. Sanders on April 30. The flamboyant regalia is made by Maria - played by Julie Andrews – at the start of the movie to add a splash of color to the siblings’ drab uniforms. All seven costumes were either acquired from an auction of outfits from legendary Hollywood costume supplier, Western Costume, held in July 1994.
Samantha Rawcliffe, 40, from Morecambe, lost all control of her body and crashed her car last May. In the days after the accident she was shaking uncontrollably and wet the bed. Tests revealed she was suffering functional neurological disorder - an umbrella term for a wide variety of neurological symptoms that doctors cannot explain. The condition can be as debilitating as Parkinson's disease and MS, and may share many common symptoms. Mrs Rawcliffe is now confined to her house, unable to walk and relies on a mobility scooter. She has to take 32 tablets each day to prevent choking fits and tremors.
Gazprom accused of overcharging buyers in Eastern Europe and hindering competition. European Commission antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said. Gazprom was barring EU clients from selling on its gas to other. states. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the charges were 'absolutely unacceptable'
Noaa Fisheries in Maryland says the humpback whale is no longer endangered. They want to break up global population into 14 sub-populations. Ten of these will be 'not at risk', two 'threatened' and two still 'endangered' It follows a conservation 'success story' that raised numbers to 90,000. However, some experts have warned it is too soon to declare the conservation project a success.
Ricky Woolaston, 35, dressed in uniform bearing the University of Birmingham logo to break into students' homes. He pretended to be a maintenance engineer to steal laptops and mobile phones to feed his drug habit. But he was caught when he left behind a police charge sheet bearing his name and address. He has now been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to five burglaries.
For the first time ever, fans can see how support for every Premier League club varies around the world. Arsenal are the most popular team with 5.6million followers, followed by Chelsea (5.4m) and Manchester United (4.8m) The map was created by looking at the official Twitter accounts for each team. Fans can toggle the map to view their club's support worldwide and compare their club with a rival .
Scientists in Belgium say all sweet potatoes contain 'foreign DNA' Agrobacterium bacteria in the crop exchanges genes between species. This makes sweet potatoes a 'natural genetically modified organism' And humans have been eating it for thousands of years. The remarkable finding of ‘foreign DNA’ in the vegetable shows that it contains a type of natural genetically modified organisms (GMO) The research was conducted by scientists from Ghent University in Belgium and the International Potato Institute (CIP)
Gregg Manderson, 68, of St Paul, Minnesota, first sought medical attention after he got Twinkle Twinkle Little Star trapped inside his mind last May. He has also hallucinated the theme song to the western 1950s television show Cheyenne had the same mysterious bugle call stuck in his head for years. Minneapolis VA Medical Center neurologist Dr Khalaf Alla Bushara and researcher Roger Dumas have looked for a way to end the earworm, though they have yet to find a cure.
Charlotte Blakeway, 17, was found dead in the bath at her home in Shropshire on Saturday . The A-level student had suffered an epileptic fit and was found by her mother Elizabeth . Friends have taken to Facebook to pay tribute to Miss Blakeway who was described as bright and enthusiastic . She had been studying film, performance, English and sociology at Shrewsbury Sixth Form College . Her mother said: 'She had her whole life in front of her, she was a bright, beautiful girl'
Matthew Riches allegedly dropped the drug into the clubber's drink at The Roof Gardens in Kensington. The 29-year-old, from Epsom in Surrey, appeared at Isleworth Crown Court today . Judge Martin Edmunds QC told Riches his trial would take place on August 10. He was then released on bail but banned from attending the Roof Gardens nightclub.
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man who tried to flee the area after officers found a woman's body in the boot of the car he was driving. The man ran into bushland after police stopped a blue Hyundai Getz car on the Bermagui to Tathra Road in the Bega Valley, on the far south coast of NSW, just after 8.30pm on Wednesday. But on Thursday evening 7 News captured the moment when he was finally arrested by police. 'Show me your hands!' the arresting police officer screamed at the man before he was taken away in a police van. Police have not yet identified the body but are investigating whether it could be missing Canberra woman
Former secretary of state flew first class from Boston to Washington, D.C. after wrapping up a two-day New Hampshire campaign trip. 'Mrs. Clinton, when are you going to start talking to the press about Benghazi?' Daily Mail Online asked her in the Washington Reagan National Airport terminal. The usually garrulous and broad-smiling Clinton stared straight ahead, continued walking alongside her Secret Service and local police escorts, and said nothing. The Islamist terror group Ansar al-Shariah's military-style Benghazi attacks will likely be a thorn in Clinton's side throughout the 2016 presidential campaign season. The group laid waste to a State Department facility while she was America's top diplomat.
Hayley Carney will undergo surgery to complete her gender transition in Plymouth, Devon, later this year. She will then have six months to apply for a marriage visa, which will set her on the path to citizenship. Ms Carney, formerly known as Robert, said she has been dreaming of a life in Britain since reading books about it as a child. She added that she feels the nation is more accepting of 'people like her' .
Robbie Knievel, 52, was speeding in an SUV on Tuesday evening when he rear-ended a Honda and set off a chain-reaction crash involving two other cars in Butte, Montana. After the crash, he drove off but his car was found nearby and he was seen walking about a block away. Officers noticed that he had a bloody lip and smelled of alcohol, but he refused to perform a breath test and so officers got a search warrant to take a blood sample. He has previously admitted to being an alcoholic and pleaded guilty to DUI in South Dakota in August 2013, when he was nearly three times the legal limit.
The incident happened at junction 13 of the M74, near Abington in South Lanarkshire. Owner Tom Hamilton was tending to a lamb when the sheepdog took control by nudging the controls. The tractor smashed through a fence before ending up on the road during rush hour. Traffic Scotland tweeted that there may be hold-ups 'due to a dog taking control of tractor' .
Of the 446 people on board the Italian rescue vessel, the navy said 59 of them were children. Their parents had gambled everything to seek a new life in Europe and on this occasion they were lucky it didn't end in tragedy. The same couldn't be said for the 900 men, women and children feared dead after their boat capsized on Sunday in one of the biggest maritime disasters since the end of World War Two.
Dr Christopher Valentine, 52, was sacked from a sexual health clinic nine years ago. He was hauled before the General Medical Council for photographing half-naked patients. But he was not struck off and went to work at an NHS service for drug addicts and alcoholics. A nurse saw images of a semi-n naked man on his iPod Touch on a night out, a tribunal heard. Fiona White was stunned to find the pictures while looking at others he had taken of colleagues. Valentine told her the image was of a patient’s heroin injection site, but Miss White and another nurse were suspicious.
William Smith was just 15 when he fell in love with his best friend's mother, Marilyn Buttigieg, then 44. The couple, from Crawley, West Sussex, shared their first date and kiss in September 2005. They came under fire from family and friends for the substantial age gap. But they feel they have proved their critics wrong because they are still together. Grandmother-of-eight Marilyn said: 'The age gap doesn't matter. Age is just a number and it's about time people got over it'
Ukip leader said 'millions' of refugees could arrive on boats in Europe over the next few years. He insisted the UK could not take more than 'a few thousand' genuine refugees. Up to 30,000 migrants, including 2,500 children, could be killed this year unless crisis is tackled.
BBC2 boss Kim Shillinglaw said Clarkson 'will be back' on the BBC, despite sacking last month. She insisted there was 'no ban on Jeremy being on BBC' and that he would return once he had 'had time' Clarkson was suspended by the BBC last month after hitting a producer in a hotel row at a hotel. The 54-year-old was unceremoniously sacked from Top Gear after the incident in May. Ms Shilling Law said final Top Gear scenes filmed before Clarkson's sacking will be aired this summer .
Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses, doctors have warned. Scientists at the University of Southern California believe they have made a breakthrough in their understanding of the condition. They have identified a gene, named Nox3, found in the inner ear, that is crucial in determining how vulnerable a person is to developing hearing loss.
The hysterical Real Housewife broke down in tears and went into full meltdown as observers revealed she bolted from the room where Dr Phil had offered to help place her in a top treatment program. Richards apparently snubbed Dr Phil's offer of help as eyewitnesses in the hallway heard her scream 'F***', and other obscenities when she ran out of the room and down the hall. Richards, 50, was arrested last week and charged with public intoxication, trespassing, resisting an officer and battery on a police officer following a drunken incident at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
University of Illinois scientists have created the first 3D simulation of merging black holes in a disk. It shows what happens when two supermassive black holes collide. The video swoops around the disc of superheated material known as a quasar surrounding the black hole, showing how it takes shape. As they come closer, the magnetic field lines around the two become erratic, while the jets firing out from the ‘poles’ of each object merge into one. Gravitational waves - ripples in space-time caused by such an event - are also predicted to be created by the merger, while electromagnetic energy is blasted into space.
The UCO Stormproof Matches are made using an incredibly tough coating that smoulders no matter what happens to them. The matches have to go through rigorous testing to make sure they keep alight in even the most difficult situations. They include 25 matches in a completely waterproof case with and three strike pads and cost £5.47 ($7.99) .
Palaeontologists say male stegosaurus could have used them to show off their prowess in much the same way as peacocks do today. It raises the prospect that the dinosaurs used its giant bony protrusions, which could reach up to 2.5 feet, to attract a mate. Stegosaurus lived around 150 million years ago during the late Jurassic period in the western U.S. It also had large spikes on its tail that are thought to have been for defence or fights with rivals. The research has also helped to answer a problem that has baffled experts for decades.
Laura Eugenia Smith, 35, has been charged with DUI, child endangerment and public intoxication. Police say a witness noticed the girl driving Smith's car with Smith sitting in the passenger seat. The girl was released to her mother and the Department of Child Services were notified. The incident occurred on South Third street in South Memphis on Thursday night.
Belle Gibson has revealed the truth of her cancer diagnosis in an interview with the Australian Women's Weekly. The Whole Pantry founder said: 'None of it is true' . The interview will be published in this month's edition of the magazine . It is the first time she has spoken publicly since she told Daily Mail Australia she feared for her family's safety . Her business empire is in tatters and she is thought to be struggling financially . Former friends had called on her to 'come clean' with the truth about her situation.
Raquel D'Apice, a comedian and mother-of-one from New Jersey, created Yelp Reviews of Newborns, an entertaining collection of spoof critiques that highlight the real struggles plaguing new parents today. The parody posts are written from the perspective of fictional parents who have ranked their individual experiences with their babies by giving them a star rating out of five.
Yom Hazikaron - or Memorial Day - is held the day before Israel's independence day, linking the sacrifice of soldiers with the creation and protection of the state. Under law all places of entertainment, including cinemas, theatres and nightclubs are closed during the sombre day. Many Israelis attend memorial services for relatives and friends who have died in conflict. In total, Israel remembers 23,320 fallen since 1860 in fighting for the national cause. 116 security force personnel have been killed in the line of duty in the past year alone.
Papyrus was found in Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, and contains a medical 'recipe' for treating a hangover. It recommends stringing leaves of a shrub called Alexandrian chamaedaphne, or sometimes Alexandrian laurel, together and wearing it around the neck to relieve a 'drunken headache' The treatment was one of 24 new medical texts that are the latest to be translated - the 101st volume to be published.
Graeme Finlay, 53, is accused of attacking husband and wife Ronald and June Phillips on cruise ship. The couple were knocked unconscious after he allegedly assaulted them outside their cabin. But Finlay said he only swung his arms to defend himself when Mr Phillips went for him with his crutch. He denies charges of causing grievous bodily harm and assault and the trial continues.
Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser is fragrance and soap free and contains just eight ingredients. Dermatologists developed it for people with highly sensitive skin so it is often favoured by ezcema and psoriasis sufferers. It currently costs £6.74 at Boots and is also stocked in pharmacies such as Lloyds.
Monica McDermott, 41, could not walk straight when police stopped her Lexus in Macclesfield, Cheshire. The mother-of-one refused to give a breath sample after coming to a halt on a road. She had to be restrained when she tried to climb out of a police patrol car, a court heard. When police breathalyzed her she was three times over the limit when she was arrested. McDermott pleaded guilty to drink driving and was banned from driving for four years. She said: 'My son was away on a trip and I was lonely... I got myself in a state'
RSPCA officers discovered the five illegal pit bull terrier-type dogs at a make-shift farm in Lancashire. The animals were held in electrical shock collars, covered with scars and kept in urine-soaked cages without water. Darren Wheatcroft, 48, and his son Callan, 22, both of Accrington, admitted keeping and training three of the dogs. Farmer Simon Whitworth, 44, of Oswaldtwistle, admitted training another two dogs. All three were handed suspended prison sentences and ordered to pay a total of £40,000 to the RSPCA.
In all 1,177 Barrio 18 members were transferred from Izalco jail to San Francisco Gotera penitentiary. They will mix with rivals from the hyper-violent Mara Salvatrucha gang, or M13. The policy of mixing the gangs together came about when officials realised that gangs were directing criminal activity from within prison walls. So far this year, gang members have been blamed for killing 20 police officers, two soldiers, six prison guards and a prosecutor.
'N' was just 11 when pervert Glitter stole her childhood in Vung Tau, Vietnam in 2005. She was one of two young girls he was convicted of abusing when he lived in the seaside resort. The 21-year-old now suffers from dark spells of depression and rarely goes out. 'I have nightmares about it all of the time and I need to take pills to sleep,' she told MailOnline.
Erik de Vries, 24, and Josephine Egberts, 22, were separated back in 1999 after their parents' messy break-up, after which their father took Erik and his twin brother Maarten to Belgium and their mother stayed with Josephine in their native Netherlands. Despite Erik and Maarten's best efforts to later track down their sister, it was only after Erik moved back to the Netherlands, joined Tinder and swiped 'right' on Josephine's profile that they were reunited.
The NFL announced today that Greg Hardy would be suspended without pay for 10 games at the start of the 2015 season. This comes almost one year after Hardy, 25, was convicted by a judge in Charlotte, North Carolina of beating, strangling and threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend, Nicki Holder. Those charges were later dropped on an appeal when Holder could not be located to testify. Hardy was dropped by his previous team, the Carolina Panthers, because of these charges last season, but was still able to collect his salary during that time, which was roughly $770,000 a week.
Sir James Munby says parents should use 'carrot and the stick' approach to get children to do things they don't want to do. Suggested confiscating mobiles and electronic gadgets, grounding teenagers and 'threats falling short of brute force' as suitable methods for parents to get their way. Said being a parent is tough - but added: 'That is what parenting is all about' .
The Apple Watch 1 has been in high demand but some tech heads say version two might be worth waiting for. A survey of five Australian technology experts found a less than enthusiastic response to the current offerings available on the watch. They all expect the second version to be a vast improvement, pointing to a long lasting battery life as the number one feature missing. Other key features which are absent, include an independent internet connection (the watch relies on an iPhone for data), GPS and water-proofing was also an issue.
Prime Minister said Labour had left millions of people trapped on welfare in system which 'punished poor' Accused Ed Miliband and Ed Balls of having 'some brass neck' by attacking the Tories for failing the poor. Added: 'Don't you dare lecture us on poverty' in a major speech on the economy today. He said families stuck on benefits were not 'playing the system' but were 'victims of it'
Wheelchair-bound Christopher Starrs, 50, admitted defrauding BT of £28,000 in two-and-a-half year scam. He and Phillip Tamplin invented clamped cars, overtime hours and damage to property. Starrs and Tamplin paid engineers to help them make fake claims over two years. Judge Nicholas Cooke QC blasted Recorder Stuart Trimmer QC for 'taking his eye off the ball' Starrs given 16-month jail sentence suspended for two years and ordered to pay fine.
Flight cancellations soared by 20 per cent and delays by 7 per cent in the first quarter of 2015. Low-cost carrier Monarch has seen the greatest increase in delays so far, with 64 incidents compared to 47 during the same period of time last year. EasyJet hasn't fared much better, experiencing a 19 per cent increase. Winter weather across Europe has been far worse than same period last year, as well as strikes.
Shanice Farier, 22, from Derby, earned a 'decent salary' and received handouts from her father. But that wasn't enough for her expensive taste, Derby Crown Court heard. She helped herself to money from Kanoo Travel in Derby and spent it on 'an opulent lifestyle' Judge John Burgess said: 'She's not a person who needs help with a gambling, drug or drink problem. She's just greedy' Farier was handed a 10-month jail sentence suspended for 18 months with 240 hours unpaid work.
Alaskan Husky, Sarabi, was dropped from musher Laura Allaway's team during the Iditarod on March 21. The three-year-old dog was then seen near Glenn Highway around April 15 before being spotted in Palmer, about 40 miles northeast of Anchorage, on April 15. She was spotted again last Friday near Reverend Tim Carrick's United Protestant Presbyterian Church before being caught on Monday night. Carrick and his family set up a cage trap in the woods between his home and the church and used four bowls of dog kibbles, a pot of chicken stock, liverwurst and a motion activated camera to help capture Sarabi.
Natali Castellanos-Tyler, 30, a married mother of three from Chesterfield County, Virginia, was returning home from a birthday party February 21 with her daughter, Elisa, in the backseat when she supposedly slid off a rain-soaked road, slammed her silver Ford Explorer into a tree and died at the scene. Investigators concluded that the crash was a one-car collision that was caused by poor road conditions. Elisa Tyler emerged from the accident largely unscathed, but according to her father, Craig Tyler, the little girl has been plagued by disturbing nightmares and daytime visions about the accident .
Martin Springall, 38, photographed his young daughter standing near a rocky outcrop in Zushi, Japan. He wanted to send a picture to his wife, who was at work, so took a series of shots of the scene. But he later noticed a pair of black boots behind the little girl in one of the shots. He showed his friend Brian Publicover, who posted the picture to Reddit, where it took off. Sceptics have questioned whether the picture was Photoshopped or if it was a trick of the light. Mr Springall said he had 'no idea' what the boots could be - and insisted there was 'no one' else in the vicinity.
Tracy Walters, 48, died after her husband Ian's car veered off the M1 motorway in March last year. He is accused of deliberately smashing his 4x4 vehicle into a tree at 84mph in Markfield, Leicester. Mrs Walters, a keen horse rider, was flown to hospital but died two days later from her injuries. Prosecution claim she 'couldn’t cope with her husband’s demands' in bed. But Walters, 51, says their early sex life was 'long, dramatic and adventurous' but lacked 'intimacy' He denies murder and the trial at Leicester Crown Court continues.
Barry Selby, 54, was eating a bag of cheese and onion crisps in Poole, Dorset, when he made the discovery. The floor-fitter has decided to keep the two inches tall by two-and-a-half inches wide snack. He said: 'I'm going to keep it forever, it's just so spooky. I looked on the internet for other funny-shaped crisps'
Brett Robinson, 33, is facing 12 charges related to sexual misconduct and official misconduct. She is accused of letting inmate out of his cell and engaging in sex acts between March and July last year. She struck up a relationship with the inmate in the maximum security control room known as 'the bubble' The two would talk using an intercom when Robinson's manager left the room. Robinson was caught when the inmate brought up their relationship to a prison employee. The prosecution is fighting against Robinson using the insanity defense.
Claims by The Trussell Trust that it served a million hungry people in a year were exposed as false yesterday. Labour Party and Trades Union Congress seized on the figure, with shadow work and pensions secretary Rachel Reeves describing it as 'shocking' It emerged last night that its true number of users is likely to be no more than half a million – and possibly lower still.
The 34-year-old lost 30lbs for 2014 thriller Nightcrawler and had to put that weight back on plus 15lbs of muscle for Southpaw. He also worked out for an incredible six hours per day, including 2,000 sit ups, 1,000 each morning and the same at night. Gyllenhaal also attended several boxing matches to watch how real fighters move in the ring .
Peter Ustinov bought the Aston Martin DB4 Cabriolet in 1962 after winning Best Supporting Actor Oscar. It was delivered to him at a Swiss hotel at a time when the average house price in Britain was just £2,500. The 3.7-litre engine produced 240bhp, it went 0-60mph in nine seconds and had a top speed of 140mph. It will go on sale at Bonhams auction house on May 9 at the annual Aston Martin sale.
Queen Letizia, 42, was joined by husband King Felipe, 47, for lunch at the Casa Real in Madrid. Joined by award-winning writer Juan Goytisolo for lunch in his honour. The Spanish royal was wearing £49.99 Mango jumpsuit cinched in at the waist with a gold belt. She was making her second appearance at an awards show in two days. On Monday night, she presented Salma Hayek, 48, with award at Woman Awards.
The James Webb Space Telescope will be 100 times more potent than Hubble. It will be able to see back to 200 million years after the Big Bang. The project has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers for its ballooning costs - now at about $8.8 billion. But Nasa has promised to keep the telescope on track for its October 2018 launch.
Baboucarr Ceesay, a talented footballer from The Gambia, is believed to have died on the fishing boat. His aunt Jessica Sey, from Cheltenham, has spoken of her devastation at his death. She said: 'It's the biggest shock of my life. His mother will never get his body back. She'll never be able to ask him why he did it' She said her two daughters were 'absolutely gobsmacked' by news of his death .
David Norris, 51, pounced on his wife Dionne in the graveyard of St Nicholas Church, Southfleet. She was about to lay flowers at the grave of his grandmother's grave in October last year. He lunged at her, knocking her over and grabbing her round the throat. She begged him to think of their children but Norris stabbed her repeatedly. He only stopped stabbing her when she 'played dead' and a member of the public intervened. He was found guilty of attempted murder and jailed for 20 years at Maidstone Crown Court.
Male competitors on Bear Grylls' The Island had not eaten for two weeks when they killed a crocodile. Show's producers thought it was a common caiman - a small, relatively common reptile. But suspicions were raised when the animal appeared larger than usual. It has now been revealed it is an endangered American crocodile, which is critically endangered.
Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, founded by Ralph Lauren in 1994, has cast plus-size models in its new campaign. Starring models from sizes 10 to 20, this year's focus is all about uniting women of all shapes. Campaign showcases clothes from high street giants including Marks & Spencer's and Debenhams. Abbey Clancy, 29, and Alice Dellal, 27, singer Foxes, 25, and Victoria's Secret Angel Lily Donaldson, 28, star in campaign.
More than 60 per cent of Britons who buy their lunches out spend an average of £1,840 a year. In comparison, those who prepare food at home spend just £552 over the same period. Food website Food52's 'Not Sad Desk Lunch' series demonstrates how to make lunch at home. Recipes include easy-to-assemble options such as cheese, crackers and charcuterie .
North Yorkshire police confirmed the men - all aged in their 50s and from the York area - were arrested this morning. The body of the missing chef, who was 35 when she disappeared in 2009, has still not been found. A man, in his 50s, was arrested last month on suspicion of her murder but was later released. Officers have now launched a fresh search for evidence which could lead to her whereabouts.
Aston Martin DB4 Series III will be worth three times its £220,000 price if fully restored. But restoration project will cost up to £350,000 - meaning whoever buys it will have to pay at least £570,000 to return it to its former glory. The British vehicle was supplied new in July 1961 to a Robert Drummond of London. It was off the road in storage when bought by the unnamed current owner in 1982 as a restoration project.
Trooper Abraham Martinez, a 10-year veteran of the Texas Department of Public Safety, leaped into the air and karate kicked motorcyclist Steven Gaydos after he fled from authorities in Houston in December 2012. Gaydos, 25, was arrested for evading law enforcement, driving with an invalid license and possessing a prescription painkiller after he was found to be carrying two Percocet pills. Martinez was suspended without pay for three days last summer but was not indicted for the shooting.
Traditionally known as a 'naatsit', the underwear is adorned with beads and would have been sewn together by a woman using strips of seal pelt. It was obtained during an expedition to the Ammassalik settlement in Greenland in 1892 by Captain C. Ryder. It is currently on display at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen as part of its animal-skin clothing collection. The display also contains a pair of pantyhose made from reindeer skin and fur.
Micheal John Duffy, 34, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Colleen Deborah Ayers, 33, in 2012. He claims his former lover Rachel Evans was the one with a 'twisted desire to kill' and that he had only dug the victim's crude grave. Duffy's co-accused Evans, who has plead guilty to murder, will receive a reduced sentence for giving evidence at her former lover's trial. Ms Ayers' decomposed body was uncovered in a shallow grave on her parent's 25-acre Lakesland property, located near Picton, south west of Sydney.
Harrison Poe was announced as best supporting actor at the annual Tommy Tune Awards on Tuesday in Houston, Texas, but the high school student had a little difficulty navigating the stage. TV cameras caught him confidently getting up to accept the accolade before slipping and falling headfirst into the darkness. The young bow tie-wearing actor went on to make a swift recovery and bounced back to the podium .
Jerry Moon, 72, had paid $4,655 to be buried in a family plot in Chehalis, Washington, in 2013. He was chronically ill in his final years and began arranging funeral 16 years before his death. His body was cremated by mistake at Dahl McVicker Funeral Home in Kelso, Washington. Family only discovered the blunder when they opened the casket to say their final goodbyes. They found the body of Robert Petitclerc, 97, wrapped in a plastic bag in the coffin. Family is now seeking unspecified damages for emotional distress in a lawsuit.
Charlesetta Taylor, 79, has lived in her home for 70 years, and was a member of the first African-American family to live in her neighborhood. The city of St. Louis may tear down her home and 49 others to make way for a campus for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The NGA creates maps and satellite imagery that is used by the military for national security, among other things. A Change.org petition has been started, and already there are over 90,000 signatures .
Oskar Groening is being tried on 300,000 counts of accessory to murder related to a period between May and July 1944 when around 425,000 Jews from Hungary were brought to the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex in Nazi-occupied Poland and most immediately gassed to death. Between May 16 and July 11, 1944, Groening was on duty when 450,000 Hungarian Jews were transported to the camp. He said he guarded the Birkenau ramp three times, including one busy 24-hour shift. Survivors from Auschwitz, who are plaintiffs in the case, travelled from the United States, Canada, Hungary and elsewhere to attend Groening's trial.
Belle Gibson has finally admitted she faked her multiple cancer diagnoses. Model Jesinta Campbell has joined the chorus of angry followers who say they feel insulted by her deception. 'I am so disappointed and shocked and on every level, this is so irresponsible on her behalf,' Campbell said on the Today Show on Thursday morning. In a magazine interview, Belle Gibson has admitted her fatal cancer 'diagnoses' were lies. 'No. None of it is true,' she said, during a series of interviews published in the latest edition of the Australian Women's Weekly. Victoria Police told Daily Mail Australia they were not investigating Gibson and the matter was being looked after by Consumer Affairs Victoria.
Care Quality Commission branded Hinchingbrooke in Cambridgeshire as 'inadequate' in January. It placed it in special measures along with a dozen of the worst hospitals in the country. But today the watchdog will upgrade this to 'requires improvement' and publish a glowing report. Experts say it is further evidence that the inspection was flawed and a stitch-up.
Vets are urging the public to get their dogs checked out for ticks, which can spread potentially fatal diseases to humans. Warning comes after a survey found almost half of dog owners did not know that ticks can transmit deadly diseases to both humans and other dogs. Lyme disease, or Lyme borreliosis, is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks. Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures found in woodland and heath areas. They feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans.
Illini Bluffs High School in Illinois hosted one of several simulations put on by the American Red Cross to educate students on the dangers of drunk driving. The staged event on Thursday used student actors playing accident victims and used real local police, fire and rescue personnel responding to the scene. In the simulation, actual firefighters removed one of the injured passengers, senior Jule Hemp, in a stretcher and a neck brace. The man who played the drunk driver, Brian Bernhard, was escorted off the scene in handcuffs.
Single-engine Edge 360 plane was being put through its paces when it crashed at Old Buckenham Airfield. Plane went into a flat spin and failed to come out of the air during aerobatic display. Pilot David Jenkins, in his 50s, died at the scene of the crash at 2.45pm this afternoon. A friend of the pilot said: 'He was the best bloke I knew. He was highly skilled and knew exactly what he was doing'
Beauty High's Rolly Robinson, from the blog Beauty High, stars in theunique makeover clip, which sees him transform himself into a Kylie Jenner lookalike with the help of various make-up products and - of course - the infamous lip suction cup.
Rep Steve Knight, 48, was hosting an open house event at his Simi Valley, California, office last Friday when he was accosted by a group of activists rallying against amnesty for undocumented immigrants. The heated exchange between Knight and the group of protesters carrying anti-immigration signs was captured on video and later uploaded onto YouTube by a right-wing group called We The People Rising. In the 2-minute clip, Knight is approached by a man who introduces himself as 'Mike' and proceeds to shake the lawmaker's hand at lenght. The protester then gives Knight a pat on the back and tries to walk away, but the lawmaker calls after him, grasps his upper arm
Alex Salmond boasted he would write Labour's first budget because SNP would hold balance of power. He also joked that he would 'check his top pocket' – a reference to a Tory election poster showing a miniature Mr Miliband in his breast pocket. It prompted David Cameron and Boris Johnson to warn of a looming 'constitutional crisis' .
An eight-year-old boy named Peter penned a letter to health conscious Michelle Obama to tell her one ketchup packet at lunch simply is not enough and that the United States should bomb Syria. Peter's father told The Weekly Standard that he found the letter on his son's desk and that it took his boy months to angrily write it. In addition to telling Michelle Obama that public school children can't live on one packet of ketchup alone, Peter criticizes the First Lady for America's lack of troops in the Middle East and in the Ukraine. 'I feel that it is taking away our patriotism toward America,' he writes.
The mother of the Duchess of Cambridge emailed customers of her Party Pieces firm yesterday, recommending the Chevron Divine tablewear range for parents-to-be. Mrs Middleton, 60, wrote: ‘I love a range that fits so many different gatherings. Chevron Divine is just that, and it’s great for a baby shower’.
Ben Affleck has apologized after he demanded information about a slave-owning relative be withheld from a PBS show about his ancestry. The actor asked the network to leave that information out of the program it was first revealed by DailyMail.com, a request the producers ultimately agreed to. This enabled Affleck to hide the identity of his ancestor, named today by The Sun as James McGuire, who kept eight slaves on his farm in Trenton in New Jersey in the 1840s.
Flight 5622, operating as a United Express, dropped nearly 30,000 feet in eight minutes and made an emergency landing in Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday. Three passengers on the Embraer 175 twin-jet from Chicago to Connecticut lost consciousness and others began feeling dizzy and sick. When the plane landed, SkyWest initially claimed that the aircraft landed 'out of an abundance of caution' because of one sick passenger and denied there was any mechanical malfunction - which conflicted with reports from people on the plane.
Researchers at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzho have published their research in the journal Protein & Cell. The team tried to tweak the gene responsible for β-thalassaemia, a potentially deadly blood disorder, using a germ line editing technique known as CRISPR/Cas9. Some scientists have reacted with horror at the idea, for fear it could be misused to allow parents to 'select' the genes they will pass on to their grandchildren.
Ursula Ward, the mother of Odin Lloyd, wants to look Hernandez in the eye when he testifies during the wrongful death suit, according to attorney Doug Sheff. Hernandez, who did not testify at his criminal trial and had a $40million contract, was convicted April 15 of first-degree murder for killing Lloyd on June 17, 2013. The lawsuit seeking unspecified damages was filed in December 2013 but was put on hold during the criminal trial. Ward said: 'The day I learned my son was shot and killed, I thought my life ended with his'
Bounkham 'Bou Bou' Phonesavanh suffered serious burns to his face and had his nipple blown off in the May incident. His family says the medical bills have surpassed $1 million. The settlement isn't enough to cover the continued medical care Bou Bou will require as he gets older. The family's settlement does not preclude continued litigation.
Christopher Swain, a clean-water activist, took a 1.8-mile swim in New York City's Gowanus Canal on Earth Day. He said it tasted 'like mud, poop, ground-up grass, detergent and gasoline' The EPA warned Swain against taking the swim, saying it 'strongly advises AGAINST swimming' An estimated 377million gallons of diluted raw sewage pour into the canal each year. A baby whale once got lost in the canal in 2007 and died within two days.
Nigel Farage's party trails Tories by 18 per cent and Labour by 7 per cent in 10 key seats. Ukip leader admits he made 'mistakes' during the campaign but insists he can get it back on track. Nick Clegg accuses Farage of being an 'odious Victor Meldrew' character in MailOnline interview. Lib Dem leader warns 'bandwagons of the far right' are encircling Tory leadership.
Lord Tebbit said David Cameron has never had a 'proper job' before entering politics. The former Tory party chairman said the PM has done nothing except be a special adviser. He also suggested Tory voters north of the border vote tactically for Labour in areas where Tories stand no chance of winning.
Carol Chandler, 53, allegedly molested a boy, under the age of 14, at St Paul's in Barnes, London. She is facing three counts of indecent assault and two counts of gross indecency. The charges have not yet been formally put and Chandler has not entered pleas. Famous former pupils of the £32,000-a-year school include Chancellor George Osborne.
Images show a prisoner wearing an orange jumpsuit being forced to his knees before being shot. Taken on the frontline of fighting in the countryside outside the rebel-held city of Aleppo. Images released by ISIS' Halab Media Centre, which operates in and around Aleppo. Comes on the same day as ISIS attempted to portray everyday life as happy and carefree. They distributed images of smiling farmers harvesting their crops near Aleppo.
Rebecca Grant, 40, from Biddeford, was found walking 'drunk' in and out of traffic on a road in Limington, Maine, on Saturday afternoon. She initially claimed that she had been kidnapped and abused, but when she refused to give the name of her captors, police checked her ID and found that she was out on bail. She was charged with violating her bail conditions and criminal mischief for causing $500 in damage to the cruiser.
Nordic country passed new law amid reports of animal sex shows, clubs and even brothels. The previous law only stipulated a ban on intercourse which harmed the animals. But agricultural minister Dan Jorgensen said it was difficult to prove animals had been harmed. The move leaves few countries in the world where bestiality is still legal.
Joseph O'Riordan, 74, stabbed his wife Amanda, 47, nine times with a kitchen knife in October last year. He had become suspicious of her movements and hired a private detective to watch her. He soon discovered she was having an affair with married postman Nick Gunn, 41. The couple had been married for ten years and had attended the Queen's garden party in 2013. A jury took two hours to find him guilty of attempted murder at Brighton Crown Court. He was handed a 20-year prison sentence by Judge Shani Barnes today .
Lord Janner signed over the deeds of his £2million home to his children at height of police paedophile case. It puts luxury apartment out of reach for child abuse victims suing the 86-year-old for compensation. The flat was transferred free of charge to his two daughters and son in March last year. It was the same month that police raided his Westminster office and three months after swooped on his home.
Emily Grimson, 25, from Shropshire, is one of Britain's most successful hand models. She's been photographed hundreds of times but you won't have seen her face until now. The former beauty writer moisturises her hands up to ten times a day to keep them looking their best.
Chloe Hyart was snatched from a French playground in front of her mother Isabelle Hyart's eyes by Zbigniew Huminsk, 38. The young girl was taken from outside her home after she playfully squirted him with a water pistol. The tragic killing of Chloe sparked a national outpouring of grief in France after her body was discovered in a migrant camp last week. Huge screens had been erected outside St Peter's Church in Calais to show the ceremony for the many who could not fit inside the packed church.
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal has pledged to give 100 Bentleys to Saudi pilots involved in Yemen air strikes. The Saudi prince is the grandson of Saudi Arabia's founder Ibn Saud and one of the richest men in the world. He has an estimated fortune of $23 billion and investments in Savoy Hotel, Apple, Citigroup and News Corp. Saudi Arabian forces launched air strikes on Yemen a month ago to stop advances from the Shiite Houthi rebels.
A woman who has fled from the IS capital Raqqa in Syria said women are forced to cover up in a burka. She said: 'They said we must cover the whole face, this is all forced on us by IS' Women are banned from doing most jobs as their role must be in the home as a wife and mother. They are not allowed to travel without a man accompanying them - and any infringements can result in severe punishment by the religious police.
One in five Australians admit to doing a spot of online shopping in bed at night, according to a new study. 86 per cent of those surveyed admit to turning to online retailers to purchase items they're too embarrassed to buy in store. The things considered too awkward for first person purchases include underwear, hair removal cream, personal hygiene products, medication... and action figures. Three-quarters of Australians will spend up to $300 per month or at least $3,600 per year online.
Ukip leader said he was happier accepting migrants from Commonwealth countries such as Australian and India because they could speak English and understood Britain's legal system. Admitted that he had to 'confess' that he has a 'preference' for Australian immigrants over Eastern Europeans and Somalians. Comes after Mr Farage demanded that refugees fleeing to Europe across the Mediterranean are sent back. He also admitted that he went 'a bit wonky' and made mistakes at the start of Ukip's election campaign.
Abu Khaled al-Cambodi, an Australian IS militant, has starred in a vile new propaganda video. He has ordered his 'beloved brothers' to 'rise up' and attack targets in Australia. 'You must start attacking before they attack you,' the 23-year-old says in the video. The video was advertised at the conclusion of a similar video last July, but it did not appear online until this week.
Coffee filter papers are usually used to trap coffee grounds when brewing filter coffee at home. But they can also be transformed into temporary dish covers and snack bowls. FEMAIL has rounded up the 20 unusual things you can do with coffee filter papers . They can be used to clean nail varnish off your fingernails when you've run out of cotton wool .
Susan Monica, 66, was found guilty on Tuesday of murdering two handymen on her pig farm over a one-year span. Prosecutors said Stephen Delicino, 59, was killed in 2012 and Robert Haney, 56, died in 2013. She was sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after a minimum of 50 years. The judge told Monica: 'You valued pigs more than you value people' .
A Silicon Valley-based start-up is offering an at-home DNA saliva test to detect the same gene mutations. Called Color Genomics, it costs $249 (£167) and tests for mutations in BRCA1 and BRCa2. It also detects 17 other markers linked to an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer. The test has received mixed responses with some saying it might not be useful.
TV celebrity Dr Mehmet Oz released a videotaped message previewing a special episode of his show Thursday, which will be dedicated to the controversy swirling around him. Oz, 54, found himself at the center of a firestorm last week when 10 prominent doctors sent a letter to Columbia University, where he serves as vice chairman and professor of surgery at College of Physicians, calling for his resignation. The doctors accused Dr Oz of pushing 'miracle' weight-loss supplements with no scientific proof that they work. The Harvard-educated doctor joined the faculty at Columbia in 1993.
Stephanie Scott's funeral will take place in Eugowra in NSW's central west on Wednesday. The 26-year-old teacher was murdered on Easter Sunday, just days before she was set to wed fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley. Vincent Stanford, 24, has been charged with Ms Scott's murder and is due to appear in court in June. The accused killer's mother Anika met with Leeton Mayor Paul Maytom last Thursday, revealing her grief and horror at the situation. The mayor said Mrs Stanford is traumatised by the tragic even involving Ms Scott. A memorial service will be held at the venue where her wedding was due to take place.
David Cameron and Boris Johnson visited Advantage Children's Day Nursery in Surbiton, south west London. They were supposed to be highlighting Tory plans to double free childcare for 600,000 children. But when they tried to put the puzzle back together, they hit trouble after it proved to be more difficult than expected. After being put right by a four-year-old who spotted their errors, the pair had more fun finger painting.
A waitress has revealed how the New Zealand Prime Minister had repeatedly given her unwanted attention while she was working at a cafe in Auckland. The anonymous woman has recounted how John Key kept playfully pulling her hair despite being told to stop during election time last year. But Mr Key defended his pranks as 'a bit of banter' and said he had already apologised for his actions. He is en route to the Anzac ceremony in Gallipoli.
Vít Jedlicka, 31, is a member of the Czech Republic's Conservative Party of Free Citizens. He is the self-declared president of 'Liberland', which is located on the banks of the Danube River. The land making up the so-called 'micronation' was apparently forgotten when the Balkan Peninsula split into new countries following the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s. He says that under international law he is now entitled to take control of the apparently 'unclaimed' territory.
Amy Schumer, 33, pretended to trip and fall in front of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West on the red carpet at the TIME 100 Gala in New York City on Tuesday. The Trainwreck star lay sprawled out on the floor as the couple strolled by. The couple are being celebrated in the Time's 100 most influential people in the world. The Time 100 gala was held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC.
David Healy, head of psychiatry at the Hergest psychiatric unit in Bangor, North Wales, said the misconception that low levels of serotonin were responsible for depression had become established fact. He suggested the success of so-called SSRI drugs was based on the ‘marketing of a myth’. The emergence of these serotonin reuptake inhibiting (SSRI) drugs in the late 1980s came after concerns about tranquilliser use to treat depression.
Tianwen Chen, 65, and his wife Gairen Guo, 60, found their first child in a box on the roadside in 1989. They gradually took more and more disabled children into their two-bedroom home. Eventually, nearly 20 children were sleeping on the floor in their 20 square metre farmhouse. Sadly, nine of the children died and another 12 were adopted by other families. A short film telling the family's story received tremendous support online, raising £14,000.
Prince William has announced that he will be taking six weeks of paternity leave. Quentin Letts says he has tried paternity leave, albeit briefly, and it was 'an almost complete waste of time' 'He may be a prince of the realm, but under it all he is a new man, bowing to convention like a willow branch in the flood'
Manhattan-based Skin Laundry says its Light and Laser procedure will leave your skin 'glowing' after just ten minutes. Clients must sign an eight-page waiver releasing their personal information to a funeral director and a coroner first. The clinic has had to extend its hours in order to accommodate all of its bookings.
Jackson Byrnes, 18, underwent a risky operation to remove the tumour on his brain on Wednesday. Renowned neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo is the only surgeon in Australia willing to perform the risky operation that will likely see the Casino teenager paralysed down his left side. Jackson's mother Rhonda Byrnes said she was overwhelmed by the support and money raised by the community on his GoFundMe page to help fun the crucial $80,000 operation. Dr Teo said he hopes the surgery will buy the teen more time.
George Nagobads was allegedly mugged by a teenager on Sunday afternoon at the Crystal Lake Cemetery in Minneapolis while laying flowers on his wife Velta's grave. He was released from the hospital on Tuesday with 18 stitches in his head. The 93-year-old doctor was the team doctor for five U.S. men's Olympic hockey squads, including the 'Miracle on Ice' team that won in the 1980's . He suffered a slight concussion and was kept overnight for observation.
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi's signature suite features three bedrooms, a pantry, a full dining room, library and cinema. The 1,120 sq metre room can only be accessed by a private elevator and offers breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf. The in-room spa features a private steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi, two treatment beds and exercise room. Guests also receive exclusive access to the Nation Riviera Beach Club, which sits along 200m of private beachfront.
Seven-year-old Colin Gilpatric, an aspiring Jedi Knight, was devastated to learn that achieving his dream might mean never being able to marry, as forming emotional attachments is said by the rules of the fictional order to lead Jedis to the 'dark side' Desperate for a solution, Colin, who has autism, went directly to the man in charge: Star Wars director and writer Mr Lucas.
Eleven leading figures from nine parties have written a joint letter questioning the CPS's decision. Accuses Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders of 'damaging public confidence' in justice system. Labour's Simon Danczuk led the letter, backed by Tory Zac Goldsmith, Lib Dem Caroline Lucas, Ukip's Mark Reckless and Lib Dem John Hemming from the Liberal Democrats.
Labour leader insists he does not live in a 'mansion' - despite admitting it is worth 'between £2m and £3m' Mr Miliband said he would have to pay the proposed £250 a month 'Mansion tax' on homes worth more than £2million. Claim comes despite revelations his four-storey Victorian town house has two kitchens. Labour leader faced ridicule earlier this month after appearing to play down size of his home.
Joanessa Clawson, 35, her husband James, 38, and her mother Patti Ann Baldassarre, 68, from Marietta, Georgia, all face felony conspiracy charges after they allegedly set up a fake GoFundMe page asking for donations for their three-year-old daughter Sofia. The page, entitled 'Sofia's Medical and Family Expenses', had raised just $195 but was asking for $3,000. It is written from the point of view of a family friend - who allegedly does not exist - appealing for help for the Clawson family. Mrs Clawson's mother allegedly posed as a nurse to back up the couple's story .
Sgt. Daniel Knapp from Jacksonville, North Carolina, received combat medals after serving in Afghanistan, but has been denied re-enlistment due to the service's strict policy on body ink. Despite having several tattoos while he was in the Marines, it is the one he got on his forearm after he left – a pair of crossed rifles and 0311 designation for Marine riflemen – that has cost him his chance at reenlisting. The Marine Corps introduced more stringent rules in 2010 concerning the size and placement of tattoos.
Stephanie Scott was remembered as a 'beautiful friend' who brought laughter to her loved ones in a touching funeral service on Wednesday. Hundreds of mourners gathered at Eat Your Greens, just outside Eugowra in NSW's central west, to pay their respects to the beloved teacher. Ms Scott's fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley was dressed in a black bow tie with a yellow flower pinned to his shirt. Her sister, Kim, shared humorous childhood memories of Ms Scott with the crowd and painted a picture of someone with a strong sense of who she was .
Phoebe Jo Chapman, 42, turned herself in to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office in Valdosta, Georgia on Tuesday morning and was booked on three counts of sexual assault - one count for each victim. The charges stem from three separate encounters with different boys. The students have all since graduated, but investigators say there were still attending Lownde High School when the alleged sexual encounters occurred. Chapman resigned from the school as the investigation got underway.
Jonah Willow, 12, played chess grandmaster Alexander Cherniaev, 45, for two hours before draw. Proud dad Simon Scott said the Russian was left thinking for 15 minutes after one of his son's moves. Jonah started playing chess when he was five after seeing his sister Hambel, then eight, playing for fun.
Swazi gold is grown in tiny South African sovereign state of Swaziland, where climate and soil perfect for growing marijuana. Farmers developed the potent strain through cross-pollination, and can now yield double the crop they once could annually. The swazi gold that stays in South Africa is now commonly mixed with heroin to make nyope. Nyope contains a heroin concentration of around ten per cent, and often 'fillers' including rat poison and crushed HIV tablets .
Ganjendra Singh, 41, hanged himself from a tree in the middle of a public protest over land rights. He was seen sitting in the tree for some time before throwing a suicide note into the crowd. Seconds later he hanged himself with a white scarf and was later declared dead. Demonstrations were organised by members of the Aam Aadmi political party. They came in for harsh criticism after the protests were allowed to continue despite his death.
Geraldine R. Jones, 36, of Gary, Indiana, has been charged with murder, kidnapping and criminal confinement over the death of new mom Samantha Fleming, 23. Police say Jones pretended to be a social worker in order to steal Fleming's 17-day-old daughter, Serenity, and claim the child as her own after faking a pregnancy. Fleming's body was found by police at the home belonging to Jones in in Gary. The body had been doused with bleach, put in a garbage bag that was duct taped and hidden in a plastic bin inside a closet .
Ronan Ghosh, 39, caught on CCTV shoplifting £200 worth of meat and wine from a Tesco store in Birmingham. He was filmed attempting to smuggle the goods out of the store in a bag after paying for other items. The company boss heads a global recycling company with a turnover of £16million. He lives in a £500,000 home in an exclusive neighbourhood and runs two BMWs. But a court heard he was caught shoplifting after an argument with his girlfriend.
Tesco’s clothing brand F&F has launched what is estimated to be the cheapest bridal gown on the market. The dress is available online for just £80 and can be worn again rather than being stashed away. It comes in sizes six to 18 and features a quirky lace neckline and flattering fit to suit all body shapes.
As many as 1.9 million foreigners travelling on short term visas are predicted to be spending time Down Under at any one time throughout this year. A record 185,000 permanent migrants moved to Australia in 1969 - this figure is likely to be exceeded in 2015 as people are moving to the Lucky Country in droves. Secretary of the Immigration Department Michael Pezzullo revealed these figures at a speech at the Australian National University on Tuesday night.
Pilots have reported 167 cases of toxic cabin fumes or smoke in only four months, figures reveal. Twelve of the cases resulted in the pilots requesting a priority landing, one flight was diverted and on two flights the pilots made an emergency Mayday call. Figures have re-opened argument about whether prolonged exposure to air in planes is safe. Coroner warned airlines must take action to prevent passenger deaths from toxic fumes.
Marcus Copeland, 44, admitted one count of fraud at Caernarfon Crown Court. He was told he faces jail after admitting lying on mortgage forms to secure £847,000 loan. The award-winning mortgage broker has previously boasted about his £1million hillside home. He and his wife Yvonne spent a year trying to persuade a farmer to sell them an elevated plot of land in the picturesque village in Denbighshire for £250,000.
Sally Lutkin, 49, had a rose surrounded by grandchildren's names tattooed on her leg in November 2013. But it became infected and became so swollen that she was in agony and couldn't walk. She was rushed to A&E and was in hospital for a week while she battled the infection. Doctors carried out emergency surgery to stop the infection spreading to her bone. But she was left with a bloody hole resembling a gunshot in the middle of her rose design.
Marine Le Pen, 46, named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people. She said it shows her party's brand of political change is getting attention on both sides of the Atlantic. The leader of France's far-right National Front spoke of representing a 'great political force' The recognition comes at an eventful time for Le Pen who recently announced she would oppose her father's candidacy in France's regional elections in December.
Fiona Steane is 50 with 3ft long hair, Sarah Rihal is 50 and has 3ft 5in of hair, Melanie Brown is 60 and has 4ft long locks. Vanessa Thorpe is 40 with 2ft 10in hair, and Twiggy is 60 with 4ft 4in hair .
The strapless dress is a red carpet staple for fine-boned actresses such as Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow. But can a woman with 34G curves like mine ever look fab in a strapless gown? . She tries on a range of dresses to see if she can pull off the look .
Fire boat Massey Shaw was requisitioned from the London Fire Brigade in 1940 and transported to Dunkirk to help with the evacuation of Allied troops in the face of the Nazi advance. After carrying 600 soldiers back to Britain, the boat returned to London where it helped to save St Paul's Cathedral and other buildings damaged in the Blitz. The boat is still capable of pumping out 3,000 gallons of water every minute - as much as four fire engines - despite being 80 years old. It went out of service in 1971 and for four decades was used as a walkway in a London dock, allowing people to get to other bessels.
Biologists have studied the healing process at a molecular level using electron microscopes to examine skin as it repairs itself. They found skin cells appear to attach to each other using tiny tubes that then pull them together so they interlock like a zip. The researchers hope their findings could help in the development of new treatments that could speed up this process.
Sergio Canavero says he is ready to be branded a Dr Frankenstein in his attempts to perform the first head transplant. Claims he will carry out the procedure in China if he is banned from doing so in the EU or former Soviet Union. Russian Valery Spiridonov, 30, a sufferer of Werdnig-Hoffman disease, has volunteered to be a guinea pig.
Actress, 27, has been out and about promoting her new movie Age Of Adaline. Says she has shunned the gym in favour of al fresco activities like hiking and long walks. Reveals she 'loves' to eat chocolate after giving birth to daughter James in January .
John Agar told an FBI agent in 1969 to think twice because Temple would 'overreact if she didn't get her way' He also said that her mother had wrecked their marriage because she interfered in their affairs too much. Other people including Ronald Reagan came to Temple's defense and called her a 'very courageous woman of the highest morals' The claims were revealed in FBI files obtained through Freedom of Information requests.
LaTasha Gosling, 27, and her two daughters, Janyaa, 4, and Jenika, 8, and son Landen, 7, were found dead at their home in Tisdale, Saskatchewan. The suspect in the case was found just hours later dead, and while police would not say how he died they did say that it was not a homicide. He also had a six-month-old baby with him who was unharmed. Police have yet to release much information at this time, only saying that the suspect and victim did know one another.
A group of female fans, who've dubbed themselves the 'Milifans', are rallying support for the opposition leader on social media using the Twitter hashtag #milifandom. The largely teenage fanbase have spent the days running up to the May 7th election posting tweets of affection for the politician. Led by Twitter user @twcuddleston, an AS Levels student by the name of Abby, the unlikely fan club has prompted hundreds of tweets from fellow users who share their admiration for the Labour leader.
Stewart Brand, president of the Long Now Foundation and editor of the Whole Earth Catalogue, believes the focus on widespread extinctions may actually be harmful. Instead he argues it is highly unlikely that the planet is facing a sixth mass extinction as many threatened species are recovering. He said that the rate of discovery of new species was currently outstripping the loss of species to extinction. Fossil records also indicate that biodiversity in the world has been increasing for the past 200 million years.
YouTube entertainer Yousef Saleh Erakat disguised himself as a homeless man to see what would happen if he offered people on the street his own money instead - and found out the results were less than kind. 'I just want to be a helping hand today,' he says, offering the man a $10 bill. 'Does it look like I need your money? F***k out of here,’ the man angrily replies, slapping his hand away before walking off. 'Is it acceptable because it's one individual helping another, or because one individual is better than the other - so it's okay to help?' .
Scott Keyes, 28, is about to travel 20,000miles on 21 flights in first class without paying a penny. He reveals his travel hacks in his eBooks How To Fly For Free and How To Find Cheap Flights. Keyes recommends credit cards are the best way to rack up frequent flyer miles. He only sign up for cards with high sign-up bonuses and relatively low spending thresholds.
In two years the Thames Bath Lido, which will sit near Blackfriars Bridge, should open with the backing of a recently launched crowdfunding project. The plans have moved far quicker than an initial ten-year initiative to clean up the Thames for swimmers with the aid of celebrities such as Tracy Emin and David Walliams. The plan is to incorporate two pools, a 25 meter lap pool and a training pool. The baths will also be heated to make them available for use all year around.
James Boase had been drinking with a friend in Torquay on March 13, 2014. The 36-year-old publican claimed he went to bed at 12.30am and then awoke beside his car. Police arrived at Boase's house where they found him standing next to his car . Boase was found guilty of drink-driving, failing to stop after an accident and driving dangerously .
Twitter users have begun editing Labour leader's face on to famous men's bodies. From Marlon Brando and Harrison Ford to Neil Armstrong and Poldark's Aidan Turner, these images prove there is nothing that photoshop cannot achieve. The Cool Ed Miliband account has already posted 45 images of the Labour leader, and has attracted 3,500 followers.
Shelley Smith will make her first appearance on April 30, just before the NFL draft, interviewing Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota. She revealed on Twitter last October that she had breast cancer, and since then has undergone chemotherapy. Smith, 56, will undergo five more rounds of chemotherapy after the draft before returning to work. She will not be wearing a wig upon her return and is proud of her bald head.
Hound Dog II and Lisa Marie have been at Graceland since the mid-1980s. Owner OKC Partnership could have a cut of Graceland ticket sales if they stayed at the estate. Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) put them up for sale last year but they were withdrawn from sale. OKC has been in a lengthy dispute with EPE, which was bought by Authentic Brands Group in 2013 .
Kate Roberts, 24, noticed her son Miles had a slightly different shaped head when he was born. At three months, he was diagnosed with brachycephaly, also known as 'flat head syndrome' This is when the back of the head becomes flattened, causing the head to widen and the front of the skull to bulge out. Doctors believe it is caused by babies sleeping on their back, and as it is not medically dangerous, the NHS does not pay for treatment. Instead, parents are advised to move their children on to their stomachs during the day. But Mrs Thomas was shocked to discover the condition can lead to facial disfigurement and blindness. She raised £2,
The video was released on April 20, which is regarded by many smokers as the national day to get high. The three ex-cops were recorded in the state of Washington, where recreational use of marijuana was legalized in July of last year. The video shows the three men smoking several times over the course of a few hours while discussing the drug, eating snacks, and playing games.
Gulam Chowdhury, 24, stabbed Mohammed Yasser Afzal, 22, 20 times in east London cab office. The Old Bailey heard that he was jealous of his love rival's relationship with Nargis Riaz, 22. The pair had been dating for several weeks before the murder on March 24 last year. Mr Afz al had threatened to show intimate pictures of Ms Riaz to her Imam father. He told her: 'Cut the neck of the man who eyed up his wife' in a series of texts to her. He was found guilty of murder by a jury of seven men and five women at the Old Bailey.
Aaron Siler, 26, was fatally shot after he 'armed himself with a weapon' after being confronted by officer Pablo Torres on March 14. Torres is currently on leave pending the outcome of the investigation into the deadly shooting. In the meantime a billboard, paid for by the Kenosha Professional Police Association, has been erected featuring a photograph of Torres and his dog. Siler's family and friends have called the billboard 'disrespectful' and are asking for it to be taken down.
The Yeatman, Portugal’s first luxury wine hotel, is built into a hill in Vila Nova de Gaia, with all of its 82 rooms facing the Douro river and almost every one themed after a Portuguese winery. The five-star hotel has been open for just five years - a fraction of the age of some of the pricier bottles in its wine cellar. It has a Michelin-starred restaurant and offers tours and tastings to learn about Port wine.
Tom McTevia, 42, was traveling with a group and driving his friend Tina Hoisington, 45, near an overlook at Lake Pend Oreille in Bonner County, Idaho, on Sunday when his ATV got too close to the edge of the 2,000-foot cliff and went over. A firefighter reached the first victim's body after rappelling down 500 feet of rock, and the second victim was found 1,100 feet below the edge, Fire Rescue said. The news has stunned the community of Coeur d'Alene, where he had long campaigned for wheelchair users to get better access to outdoor activities.
King Goodwill Zwelithini has been blamed for sparking violence against foreigners in South Africa. He is said to have told followers in a speech last month that foreigners were 'lice' and 'ants' and should be expelled from the country. The 67-year-old has also courted wrath of women's rights and HIV/Aids campaigners for his hardline stance on traditional virginity testing. His opulent wedding to his sixth wife Zola Mafu in July cost an estimated £250,000.
Bill Nye 'the Science Guy' joined President Barack Obama today for an Earth Day excursion, riding aboard Air Force One with the president during his visit to the Florida Everglades. Nye held court with press before boarding the airliner, telling them, I love the smell of jet fuel, according to an account provided to White House reporters. The White House said Tuesday that Nye, who has degrees in engineering but was made famous by his 90s era television show for school children, would make the trek today on its behalf to shoot a video of the president. On the road trip from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to Florida swamp and back again, a 1,836 mile flight
Grey and white cat Marv somehow managed to get wedged in a five inch gap in between two garages. He was left dangling upside down in the gap in Hanham, Bristol, for over two hours. The RSPCA were unable to coax him out and firefighters had to chisel through the wall. Marv was reunited with his owner's daughters Tilly and Bella and was uninjured .
Philip Garrod, 43, was caught by a speed camera doing 105mph on his powerful Suzuki motorbike. He pleaded guilty and was fined £650 with six points for speeding in Dolgellau, north Wales. But he then began weaving a web of lies to try and avoid a driving ban. He filled in a 'patient clinical record' for the bogus call to back up his false story. Garrod was struck off after being found guilty of misconduct at a disciplinary hearing.
Stanford computer science student Lea Coligado, 21, created Women of Silicon Valley to showcase the talents and stories of women in the tech industry. The blog is based on the people-profiling website Humans of New York. The idea has already attracted attention from some of the best in the business, including Tracy Chou, a software engineer at Pinterest .
Major General Allen Batschelet says that 10 percent of young men and women who sign up to join the Army are currently refused because they are too heavy. The maximum body fat percentage that the Army allows for recruits aged 17-20 is 20 percent for men and 30 percent for females. Of the 195,000 young people who signed up to fight for our country in 2014, only 72,000 qualified.
The Australian Vaccination Skeptics Network has come under fire for comparing compulsory vaccination to rape in a social media post. The image shows a man holding a woman with his hand over her mouth in an aggressive silencing gesture. The tag line on the image read, 'Forced penetration. Really- no big deal, if it's just a vaccination needle and he's a doctor. Do you really "need" control over over your own choices?' The group has previously used the metaphor of rape to oppose vaccinations, when a court order for a child to be immunised was labelled as 'court rape'
The 14-year-old is now fighting for her life in Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital with 70 per cent burns. She was allegedly gang-raped on Sunday when she went outside her house to relieve herself. Her family reportedly told her to keep quiet about the attack and she set herself on fire on Tuesday.
The findings, in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), are based on a study of about 95,000 young people. All those in the study had older siblings. Some of the elder children had autism and some did not. Numerous studies over the last 15 years have ruled out a link between the MMR vaccine and autism.
The brightly coloured pedestrian crossing was due to be installed in Totnes in Devon as a mark of the town's pride for its gay community. But experts have warned that painting the road different colours could have side-effects for people with Alzheimer's. Councillors told the Proud2Be group, which has launched the campaign, to go away and seek further medical advice from experts.
Colin Hendry, 49, was seen driving at up to 50mph while drunk in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. He had rowed with his then girlfriend Sarah Kinder before embarking on a drinking session. Police followed his 10-year-old car as it crossed double white lines while he tried to drive home. He was arrested and a breath test revealed 63 microgrammes of alcohol in his breath. The legal limit is 35 and he was banned for 17 months at Blackpool Magistrates' Court.
For those who weren't disconnected, only 40percent actually got through to a person. Many of those people had to wait on hold for more than 30 minutes, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said Wednesday. The agency's budget has been cut by $1.2 billion since 2010. 'Customer service, both on the phone and in person has been much far worse than anyone would want,' he said.
Gang of six men jailed for a total of 31 years after being convicted of string of sexual offences against girls. The offences ranged from inciting sexual activity with a child, to rape, happened in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The girls, aged between 13 and 16, were targeted by the gang at under-18s parties organised by Ahmed Hassan-Sule, 21, known as 'Fiddy' . One child described the parties as 'a place where girls would go and the boys would choose their targets'
'If Hillary Clinton can't satisfy her husband,' a Texas-cowgirl college student tweeted, 'what makes her think she can satisfy America?' When someone retweeted the quip two hours later and included Trump's Twitter handle in the message, one of the billionaire's staffers retweeted it for him – to his audience of 2.8 million people. Trump's office confirmed on Friday that it was a Trump employee, not a fat-fingered CEO, who was responsible. 'Mr. Trump was not responsible for this tweet,' a spokesperson told Daily Mail Online.
Tractor-trailer plowed into an SUV, then rolled over a small passenger car that burst into flames, said Sgt. 1st Class Chris Nease of the Georgia State Patrol. All five of the dead were nursing students at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, about 30 miles from the crash site. The students were commuting to St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah for their last day of clinical training of the school year. Three people also were injured and seven vehicles were damaged.
Davion Navar Henry Only, 16, had spent his entire life in foster care after his mother gave birth to him behind bars. In 2013 he stood before his Florida church to beg for someone to adopt him, and now he has a permanent home with the woman who first met him as a seven-year-old when she became his caseworker. Throughout Davion's search for a family, and his years in the system, Connie Bell Going, had been by his side - and on Wednesday she officially became his mother.
In an advert posted on Gumtree, the rather honest letting agent has posted candid pictures of the cracked ceiling in the otherwise smart, modern and generous bedroom. 'Every now and then there are few drips from the corner of the ceiling, nothing major but it is happening hence the cheap price' He makes no mention of plans to fix the leaky ceiling and the flat is in otherwise apparently excellent condition.
Judge John Koeltl said in a decision made public Tuesday that the incendiary ad is speech protected under the First Amendment. He said he was sensitive to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's claim that the poster could incite violence and appreciates the efforts necessary to prevent violent attacks targeting Jewish people. But he noted that substantially the same advertisement ran in San Francisco and Chicago in 2013 without incident .
Giant hole appeared on Earl Street, Northampton, at about 2pm on Thursday. Police quickly closed off the road, causing traffic chaos and leaving locals without water. Eyewitness said: 'It just collapsed but it gave way really slowly. It was gradual. It is like something you would see in a disaster movie' Comes just hours after pavement in Fulham, London, collapsed, swallowing pedestrian.
Delta flight from Paris to Newark, New Jersey was diverted to Boston on Wednesday afternoon because of extreme turbulence. Two people were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with what are believed to be minor injuries after the unscheduled landing at Logan Airport in Boston. One passenger said that it felt like 'King Kong picked up the plane and shook it like there was no tomorrow'
Each Four Seasons journey includes air travel, ground transportation, planned excursions and all meals and beverages throughout the trip. The jet includes its own executive and sous in-flight chefs and exclusively stocks Dom Pérignon champagne. The private jet experience does not come cheap and will set you back approximately £63,000 a trip.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Pitt have a combined net worth of £260million. The couple, who have six children, often opt for surprisingly low key accommodation. The five-star Hilton Malta has a relaxation suite, squash courts and a floodlit tennis court. The Intercontinental hotel in Sydney was the scene of the famous balcony argument. The Park Hyatt Saigon hosted Brad and Ange during their 2011 trip to Vietnam.
The boy picked up the unwrapped condom in his school playground at Bennett Elementary in Bennett, Colorado last week. His mother, who was only identified as Alicia to protect her son, said it would be a year before her son had the all-clear from his STD testing. The single mom said: 'He's at risk for HIV, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia' . The condom was thrown in the thrash by a member of the teaching staff so could not be tested.
Labour leader will pledge to ‘restore Britain’s commitment’ to the EU and other international groups. He will accuse David Cameron of ‘taking Britain to the edge of European exit’. Mr Miliband has all but ruled out a referendum on Europe, saying it is ‘very unlikely’ there will be a transfer of powers to EU that would trigger one.
In the long-awaited trailer for the film to be released this September, Depp plays James 'White' Bulger - the notorious Boston gangster who topped the FBI's most wanted list for 16 years before he was finally arrested in 2011. The trailer was one of several Warner Bros screen at CinemaCon on Thursday, and the creepy two-minute clip was a highlight of the day. The crime drama is based on the 2001 book Black Mass: The True Story Of An Unholy Alliance Between The FBI And The Irish Mob written by Dick Lehr and Gerard O'Neill .
The 26-year-old waitress who publicly shamed the New Zealand Prime Minister for repeatedly pulling her hair while she was at work has been revealed as Amanda Bailey. The waitress took to an online blog to detail how Mr Key pulled her hair in the cafe on six occasions. But Mr Key defended his pranks as 'a bit of banter' and said he had already apologised for his actions. He was en route to the Anzac ceremony in Gallipoli on Wednesday.
A new Ask Reddit thread invited members of the disabled community to list all the ways able-bodied people think they are being supportive, but end up being just the opposite. 'Don't call me an inspiration. Be your own damn inspiration,' one user wrote, amid nearly 4,000 comments made in the space of a day. Others said it was insulting and patronising to be 'praised' for doing normal things, like going to university.
Wendy L. Patrick PhD says we fell for Belle Gibson because 'we love heartwarming stories, especially comeback stories' 'We loved walking along side her in her journey, recognizing there is a bit of Belle in all of us' Credibility is not a speaker trait, but a perception created in an audience. Credible people are welcome sources of security. We feel comfortable following their lead, and taking their advice.
Ivan Milat, 70, was convicted of butchering seven young people between 1989 and 1992 and burying their bodies in the Belanglo State Forest in southern NSW. He has been locked up in Goulburn's Supermax jail for almost 20 years. Channel Seven's Sunday Night will tell the story of his first violent crime and how he escaped police prosecution, before going on to butcher seven backpackers. The revelation includes first-hand evidence from Milat's older brother, Boris, into the killer's 'secret victim' . The program also puts Mr Milat face-to-face with the 'wrong man', who was jailed for the first crime his brother committed .
Patrick James Fredricksen, 30, has previous convictions for unlawful sexual activity with a minor and impersonating a firefighter. He was stopped on his way to one child's home in eastern Utah, police say. He had already used the bus's on-board list of children's names and addresses to try and abduct a young girl, they added.
Masood Mansouri, 33, from Saltney, Flintshire, is accused of kidnap, rape and sexual assault. Jury at Chester Crown Court shown video interview of woman, 20, who told police she was raped. She told officers how she flagged down Mansouri's car believing he was a taxi driver. But instead of taking her to a nightclub, it is alleged he took her to his home where he sexually assaulted her. The woman, mother to a three-year-old girl, managed to escape by hiding in bushes. She was interviewed by police but five days later took an overdose of her mother's blood pressure tablets. Mansouri denies three counts of kidnapping, sexual assault and rape
A bold red fox spotted a deer bone on a frozen lake in Furen in Japan and began to fight a flock of crows and an eagle for the tasty lunch. The large birds were photographed by Japanese businessman Sanin Alexander as they swooped down with their claws bared at the fox as he boldly grasps the bone in his jaws. The Steller sea eagles are large birds of prey which live in coastal areas of north eastern Asia and usually preys on birds and fish.
Michael David Ikeler, 36, of Torrance, California, was arrested April 9 and charged with three felony counts of sexual assault in relation to the abduction of a two-year-old girl from a car wash on April 2. The little girl was found naked and naked in the parking lot of Jim's Burgers, 13 miles away, after being spotted by concerned customers next to a dumpster. She was crying and had obvious injuries on her body, witnesses said. Police initially said the person responsible for the kidnapping was a serial predator. A tip came in on April 5 from a man who had seen the footage on the Nissan Altima on TV and said his neighbor, Ikela,
Institute for Fiscal Studies said Ed Miliband's 'vague' promise to balance the books would allow Labour to borrow £90billion more than the Tories by 2020. This would rise to £280billion in extra debt by the end of the next decade if Labour remained in power. Tory plans require Whitehall cuts of £30billion, while Labour could get away with savings of just £1billion.
Kimberley Donoghue, 28, from Ponthenri near Carmarthen, broke her leg and fractured a bone in her foot. The 28-year-old was forced to hobble down the aisle wearing a knee-high cast and NHS-issue crutches. Her father wheeled her into church and she had to sit down to say her vows . The family are planning another party in the summer to celebrate without her cast .
Decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal. Circuit rejected the band's argument that the government's. refusal to grant a trademark violated its free speech rights. The Portland, Oregon-based band, which plays a kind of. grunge music it calls Chinatown Dance Rock, applied for. trademarks in 2010 and 2011, and was rejected both times on the grounds the name disparaged Asians.
Tom Sturridge, 29, is currently starring in the West End play American Buffalo in London. He is set to step into the costume drama void left by Aidan Turner's Poldark in Far From The Madding Crowd. He will also star alongside Ryan Gosling in the new film Weightless later this year . The actor has been dating Sienna Miller since March 2011 .
Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, 24, faces a federal charge of fleeing to avoid prosecution and the FBI announced on Wednesday that a $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to his arrest. Patel is to believed to have beat his 21-year-old wife, Palak Bhadreskumar Patel, to death with a knife inside the fast-food chain. Patel was last seen on surveillance footage at a Best Western in Newark, New Jersey, near the Newark Liberty International Airport on April 13. He reportedly has his India-issued passport with him.
The unnamed woman found an empty trolley in an underground car park at Coles in Caboolture, north of Brisbane. She pushed the trolley up the escalator to do her shopping before realising the slithering brown tree snake had curled itself in the corner and was hitching a ride to the store. Snake catcher Richie Gilbert was called to remove the snake and release it back into the bushland kilometres away.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy tried to ask actor Robert Downey Jr about his drug-taking past. The 50-year-old actor said: 'I'm sorry, I really don't... what are we doing?' before walking out of the interview. Krishnan is seen smiling and gesticulating as a production team-member tries to remove Robert's clip-on microphone.
Ashton Taylor, 21, was diagnosed with a severe brain condition called dural arteriovenous fistula in July 2013. The Perth student has undergone 15 brain surgeries, numerous angiograms, hundreds of blood tests and several MRI scans in two years. The 21-year-old said she felt tricked after believing Gibson's cancer story but an apology won't cut it. 'I don't think she'll ever redeem herself. A simple sorry will not cut it,' she said of the Whole Pantry founder .
Ashley and Felicity Stewart found a kangaroo on their farm in Esperance, Western Australia in 2013. Two years on, they have dubbed the joey 'Dusty' and he has become part of their family. Dusty rides around the property in the back of Mr Stewart's truck along with the dogs, sleeps with them on a dog bed, eats with them, asks for scratches, and even tries to sneak dog treats when he can.
High rise holiday resort Benidorm, dating to the 1960s, wants the same recognition as other 'world wonders' like Stonehenge, the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China. Sociology professor Mario Gaviria argues resort should be praised for being one of the few places where beach holidays are accessible for all. Spain already boasts more than 40 Unesco world heritage sites.
Deborah Roberts, 53, forced the tissue into Phyllis Hadlow's mouth in an attempt to silence her screams. She also poured water over the dementia patient, telling other staff: 'My son said if they do it to you, you can doit to them' Mrs Hadlow, who has since died, needed extensive medical care and would lash out and shout. Roberts was found guilty of ill-treatment or wilful neglect of a person without capacity. But she avoided a prison sentence at Canterbury Magistrates' Court and given community order.
Rupa Huq is standing for Ed Miliband’s party in a key marginal seat in west London. She said fellow candidates who turned down the cash were ‘sticking their noses up’ at Mr Blair. Ms Huq - sister of former Blue Peter presenter Konnie - accused MailOnline of ‘picking on her’. Mr Blair made £1,000 donations to 106 local campaigns in target seats across the country in March.
The blaze took place at a building located on a Flint intersection, and started at about 1pm on Wednesday. A strip club named The Body Shop used to be housed at the site, fire officials said. The site was not a vacant facility, the officials also said. Only the building itself and a few nearby power lines were affected.
Almost three-quarters of UK holidaymakers are at risk of UV exposure because they use out-of-date sun cream. Many experts recommend that we wear sunscreen every day all year round for anti-ageing purposes. Now the weather is heating up, damaging UVA and UVB rays will be stronger. When it comes to sun cream, experts advise playing it safe and restocking.
The pair had earlier posed as bank staff on the phone and convinced victim his debit cards needed to be recalled for security reasons. They talked the man into divulging his security details and persuaded him to leave the cards in an envelope on the doorstep of his home in the village of Walsgrave-on-Sowe, Warwickshire. But less than two hours later, the cruel conmen were filmed using the same cards, laughing and joking as they stole £150 from a cash machine in Coventry. West Midlands Police released footage in a bid to identify the pair and bring them to justice.
AJ Francis, 24, is a regular user of the taxi app and has sent an application to work for them. The 6ft 5in, 330lb defensive tackle said 'it would be a cool way to get some extra cash' He is set to make $510,000 next season, according to NFL salary website Over The Cap. Francis is yet to feature in an NFL regular season game but says he's desperate to make a contribution.
Images show jihadis casually posing in front of the terror group's sinister black and white flag while brandishing assault rifles. The slick photographs carry all the logos and artwork typically seen in official ISIS releases. They suggest Middle East-based militants have taken full control of Boko Haram propaganda. Comes as Nigerian soldiers retreated from Boko Haram's last known stronghold in the country amid concerns the militants had booby-trapped the area before fleeing.
Albert Davison made a fortune by landing a series of six-figure bets on his own horses. When he died, aged 73, he owned a seven-bedroom country estate in Surrey valued at £4.25m. But before he died in 2011, he and his second wife Penny Ann Davison, 59, fought a bitter battle through the divorce courts for four years over his fortune, before she was awarded just £750,000. A judge found that Mr Davison had squandered millions of his winnings through 'wasteful expenditure' and 'bad decision making' Now his beautician ex-wife is seeking to boost her slice to more than £1m by claiming
Marana police officer Michael Rapiejko rammed his patrol car into armed robbery suspect Mario Valencia. Footage emerged last week showing him mounting the curb and mowing down the 36-year-old. Video sparked fierce debate on the use of deadly force with some accusing him of misconduct. Police chief Terry Rozema has since spoken out to defend his officer's actions and argue that deadly force was necessary. But officer Rapiejo said Valencia had left him with no other choice than to use potentially lethal force.
Keepers at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio say ten-year-old Irisa had mated before but never conceived. However, this spring it was found the female cat was pregnant - with triplets. While the birth on Tuesday morning went smoothly, Irisa failed to show any maternal care so her offspring are currently being hand-reared in an incubator.
The Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation will re-filing some of its annual tax returns to correct errors in how it has reported income from foreign governments. The murky picture also includes tens of millions of dollars Bill Clinton collected in speaking fees from companies that saw their fortunes rise because of U.S. State Department actions while his wife ran the agency. In one case a foundation run by the chairman of Uranium One, a nuclear energy company tied to Russia, gave the Clintons' family philanthropy millions while Hillary's State Department gave its stamp of approval to the company's purchase of US uranium. The Clinton Foundation is also under fire for handing the Internal Revenue Service incomplete or incorrect accounting of how
Brendan Cordina, 36, drove 3500 kilometres in four days to find his grandfather's World War II medals. His grandfather, Captain Jack Slade, passed away when he was just 12-years-old. The medals include an Airforce Cross, War Medal 39-45 Star, a Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal and others. Mr Cordina was refused the medals and told that they 'were more important to the museum' NT Museums Director Pierre Arpin said he respected the intent of the donor to have medals benefit the public.
Evanika Saadvakass became a YouTube sensation when she was five-years-old after she was filmed throwing around 100 punches in less than two minutes. The video was viewed around three million times and now two years on the young girl has returned to update the world on her progress. The youngster's work rate is relentless and her ability is staggering in the 40-second long clip.
The 18-year-old was hit over the head 20 times with a rock and dragged into a garden where she was raped by the man and left for dead in the Beeston area of Leeds last month. The unidentified victim will speak out in tonight's episode of Crimewatch in which she tells reporters she is too scared to sleep for fear of reliving the ordeal in her dreams. West Yorkshire Police have released a new e-fit of the attacker, based on the victim's description. He is described as of Pakistani or Middle Eastern origin, in his early twenties and slim with a receding hairline.
Yamini Karanam, 26, was diagnosed with a pineal tumour in her brain last September. She was struggling to understand things she had read, and felt lost in conversations. Surgeons operating on the Indiana University student were shocked to discover the growth was in fact an embryonic twin, complete with bone, hair and teeth. Known by its medical name, a brain teratoma, the growth is very rare. Dr Hrayr Shahinian, the expert at the Skullbase Institute in Los Angeles, has removed around 7,000 brain tumours and has seen just two teratomas.
A federal court of appeals threw out the career home run leader's obstruction of justice conviction on Wednesday, ruling 10-1 that his meandering answer before a grand jury in 2003 was not material to the government's investigation into illegal steroids distribution. 'Today's news is something that I have long hoped for,' Bonds said in a statement. 'I am humbled and truly thankful for the outcome as well as the opportunity our judicial system affords to all individuals to seek justice'
Rebels bikie gang president Alex Vella has been banned from Australia for life. The government cancelled his visa while he was overseas in his native Malta last year. The decision strands Vella in Malta, leaving him stranded in Australia and unable to return to his family in Australia. The 61-year-old has sold stubby holders and t-shirts to fund his legal battle. Vella, known as 'the Maltese Falcon', is the longtime boss of the Rebels motorcycle gang. Police say he led a violent gang involved in kidnapping, extortion and drug dealing .
The service, called 'Project Fi,' debuted today, about two months after Google revealed its plans to expand its ever-growing empire into providing wireless connections for smartphones. Google is selling the basic phone service for $20 a month and will only charge customers for the amount of cellular data that they use each month, instead of a flat rate. The service will work only on the company's Nexus 6 phones and only in the US.
The alarm failed at the former president's Houston residence in September 2013. The Secret Service bought a replacement system in January 2014 but it took until December for it to be installed - leaving the couple without the protection of a working alarm at their home for more than a year. It came despite an agent's recommendation in 2010 that the alarm, which was installed in 1993, be replaced because it 'had exceeded its life cycle' The request was denied for an unknown reason. The oversight was revealed in a report by the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, released on Thursday.
The three men, who are in their 50s are all from the York area, have been released on bail . The trio were questioned over night by police investigating the chef's disappearance . Detectives previously questioned a man in his 50s from York in March in connection with Ms Lawrence's murder. Miss Lawrence was 35 when she vanished on March 18, 2009 . Her father Peter reported her missing after she failed to turn up to work at the University of York .
Duke University researchers say climate models don't account for natural variability. This is caused by interactions between the ocean and atmosphere, and other natural factors. They claim these 'wiggles' can slow or speed the rate of warming from decade to decade. The study compared its results to the most severe emissions scenarios outlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) It found a middle-of-the-road warming scenario is more likely, at least for now .
Nearly 3.8million crimes were recorded by police last year, an increase of 2 per cent from 2013. A record number of rapes and other sex crimes were logged – up by a third (32 per cent) to 80,200. Experts say the rise is due in part to high profile historic cases like Jimmy Savile's. Victims 'more willing' to report sex crimes and police more likely to take complaints seriously .
The Australian Air Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released its report on Wednesday into the 'wheels up landing' on December 12, 2014 at Jabiru Airport, southeast of Darwin. The pilot was flying a six-seat Cessna 310 aircraft, registered VH-TBE, with two adults and three children on board when he became distracted by one of the passengers. The report also found the pilot was 'relatively new to the C-310' and unfamiliar with the plane equipment. There were no injuries to either the pilot or passengers but the aircraft was 'substantially damaged' .
Marissa Holcomb, who is five months pregnant with her fourth child, was fired from Popeyes in Channelview, Texas, on March 31 after $400 was stolen from her till and she refused to pay it back. Popeyes said it was against policy to have such an amount in the register and gave Holcomb an ultimatum - pay back or lose her job. She has now been offered her job back, but is unsure whether to take it .
Duchess of Cambridge is due to give birth to her second child in the coming days . She already has a nanny and mother Carole at her disposal as well as her own nanny . Mother-of-two blogger Emily-Jane Clark has compiled a list of tips on how to cope with two children. She suggests avoiding a double buggy, buying several blue bowls and never setting a specific time.
Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Oświęcim, Poland, has had more than 250,000 visitors so far this year. This is a rise of more than 40 per cent compared with the same period last year. January saw the 70th anniversary of the camp's liberation, a possible reason for the surge in interest. The memorial site has urged visitors to book their visits online ahead of time to ensure entry.
Ben Thurlow attacked emergency worker Rebecca Hudson as she tried to treat his head injury. The 23-year-old had been drinking heavily on a night out in Driffield, East Yorkshire . He was suffering from a suspected concussion when he was attacked by Ms Hudson. Paramedics were forced to call police, who had to escort him to Hull Royal Infirmary . But on the journey to the hospital he once again attacked Ms Hudson by knocking her over . The jilted lover was given a four month sentence, suspended for 12 months at court .
Carrie Reichert, 43, has released a teaser from her upcoming book In the Eye of the Royal Story. Says she was 'overdressed' when she saw Prince Harry playing strip billiards in Las Vegas in 2012. Claims she was one of 10 women invited to party with him in his VIP suite. Says alcohol gave her confidence to approach the Prince before they shared a 'hot, deep kiss' Kensington Palace has previously dismissed her story as 'untrue'
Sir David Walker defended the bank’s decision to pay out £1.86billion in bonuses to 359 employees. Group chief executive Antony Jenkins saw his pay package more than triple to £5.5million. Sir David said the bank had to pay ‘competitively’ to attract the best talent. But argument received short shrift from investors who have seen Barclays fork out billions for various scandals.
Gareth Blanks, 31, was attacked as he walked back from the shops near his home in Truro, Cornwall. He was approached by a group of three men and one woman at around 8.30pm on April 17. The group taunted Mr Blanks before snatching his hat from his head and punching him. When he tried to retrieve the garment, one of the males punched and kicked him 20 times. He is now recovering at his home but his family say it will take him a long time to recover .
Jamie Jewitt, 24, from Essex, weighed 15st before his 15th birthday. Henry Rogers, 22, from Ealing, reached 18st at his heaviest and now weighs 12st. The pair have fronted campaigns for Tom Ford, Armani, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. The men are using their new-found platform to speak out in a bid to break the 'shame' around body image.
Just The Flight have researched city nicknames all over the world, finding out the real stories behind each and every one of them to produce a handy infographic. Some nicknames refer to the ancient heritage of the city, some refer to industry found in the city and some to the cities’ environment. Las Vegas is known as Sin City now for it's gambling and temptation - but the nickname dates back to a building used by prostitutes. Singapore, or ‘Lion City’, is another interesting one. Amsterdam in the Netherlands is known for its great number of canals, and so even if you didn't know, you could understand why it is known.
Romanian company MB Telecom has revealed the Roboscan 2M Aeria. It uses a cone of radiation to sweep across planes and look inside. The device is accurate enough to find a filament in a light bulb. But the radiation it emits is not safe for passengers yet. It can be used to detect weapons and other contraband in small or medium-sized jets that land at low-security airports. It costs €3 million (£2.1 million, $3.2 million) and is already being used to check trucks at borders in Eastern Europe.
Supermarket giant Tesco announced a record annual loss of £6.38billion yesterday. Loss is the largest ever declared by a British retailer and reflects shift in shopping habits. Over the past 20 years, Tesco went on a spending spree to build up a vast land bank. But families no longer want to do a big, weekly shop in a soul-less hypermarket.
Wesley Burton, a father-of-three and popular radio host at KPFA in Berkeley, California, was killed in a hit-and-run in the early hours of Saturday morning as he drove home from work. The crash occurred near the Berkeley-Oakland city line and police say the driver fled the on foot. Burton had three children - Santiago, Enrique, and Samaya – aged between 4 and 9 and after growing up without a father his dream had been to raise his own kids.
The sports brand features prominently on a leaflet distributed in the terror group's de facto capital Raqqa. It warns ISIS jihadis about items of clothing they are no longer allowed to wear. Leaflet threatens both the buyer and seller of Nike products with punishments ranging from a small fine to whipping or even imprisonment. Comes after one militant decried the popularity of Nike among ISIS fighters. He compared the brand's name and famous 'tick' logo to wearing a Christian cross.
Makrus Åsberg, a 25-year-old officer with the police Uppsala, Sweden, said they were 'no heroes, just tourists' The friends were on their way to see Les Misérables on Broadway and rushed in to stop a brutal assault on a crowded rush-hour 6 train. The Nordic lawmen found a homeless man pummeling another rider in the next car. Three of the Swedes tended to the aggressor and held him for police, while the fourth stayed with the victim, who had been badly beaten in the fight .
Miriam Gonzalez Durantez says she has been 'religiously paying taxes' in the UK for 10 years. She is allowed to vote in local and European elections but not elections for Commons seats. She said: 'Listen, if it was up to the right-wing of the Tory party, they would probably kick me out of the country altogether so I am happy I can be here' Comes after Nick Clegg warned 'bandwagons of the far right' are encircling Tories.
Former Soviet state has gained most from strong pound, which has cut cost of visiting continent. Resorts on Black Sea coast offer best value in terms of meal out and other holiday activities. Only in Turkey, where inflation is 7.6%, will Britons find cost of a day out much more expensive.
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Bodycam footage shows Donald Allen, 66, pointing a loaded, 22-caliber pistol at officer Brian Barnett. Barnett, 25, then shoots Allen dead after he comes at him with the gun, making threatening statements. The camera was malfunctioning and it was initially thought the video was lost. It was recovered but the audio from the bodycam was not .
The Shepherd’s Life: A Tale of the Lake District by James Rebanks. (Allen Lane £16.99) is the enlightening, exquisitely written account, give or take a few autobiographical tangents, of a year in the life of a Lake District farmer. Rebanks studied at the University of Oxford before returning to his roots in Cumbria .
Janice Baker Kinney, Marcella Tate, and Autumn Burns held a press conference on Thursday morning in Los Angeles, California, to announce their claims. Their attorney Gloria Allred, who represents most of Cosby's accusers, said the event was timed deliberately to damage sales for the comedian's upcoming shows on his nationwide tour. Allred said the meeting was scheduled to damage Cosby's ticket sales.
Missoula: Rape and The Justice System in a College Town, a Doubleday publication that was released Tuesday, immediately sparked a fierce debate in Montana and beyond. Krakauer, the author of the critically acclaimed book Into the Wild, sat down for an interview with ABC's Nightline, which aired Wednesday night, to discuss his latest project exploring the sensitive subject of campus rape. In an effort to shed light on the rape epidemic and spark a national conversation, he interviewed five alleged victims of rape for his book, among them Kelsey Belnap, who revealed that during her sophomore year at the University of Montana, she was gang-raped.
Chelsea Clinton issued a pointed defense of her family foundation on Thursday after allegations surfaced that it reaped millions from foreign countries that had issues pending before her mother when she was secretary of state. 'What the Clinton Foundation has said is that we will be even more transparent' in the wake of the scandalous claims, said Chelsea, the philanthropy's vice chair. Clinton, the daughter of former U.S. president Bill Clinton and presumptive Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton, spoke during an event on women and girls in New York City. The foundation recently committed to stop taking donations from foreign governments but insisted it wouldn't return money it has already collected.
Eloise Parry, known as Ella, 'burned up from the inside' after taking Dinitrophenol, or DNP. Her metabolism began to soar and she started to overheat after taking the tablets. Doctors desperately tried to stabilise her, but she died just three hours later. Her mother has issued a stark warning about buying diet pills online .
Chinese designers have developed a washing machine so cyclists can clean clothes while exercising. A generator inside the bike also creates electricity which can be stored for future use. The Bike Washing Machine was created by students at Dalian Nationalities University. When ridden, the pedalling motion causes the drum to rotate, churning your clothes inside. The invention could also find use in remote areas where people do not have access to reliable supplies of electricity.
Thenga Adams, flying from Guyana in South America was arrested after customs at JFK in New York searched the sneakers in his luggage. When customs opened the soles of the athletic shoes they found $30,000 worth of cocaine, say airport officials. Adams now faces federal drug smuggling charges.
Calf born in Narnaul, northern India, has five mouths and can only take in milk through two of them. He is being fed three times a day at the dairy farm where he was born. Cows are revered in India's Hindu culture as a symbol of life and revered in worship .
For Americans, the White House is as iconic and royal a palace as you can get. For non-Americans, it is a respected power symbol, but not one to be especially loved. Kate Brower became intrigued by the workings of the mansion after watching Downton Abbey. She set about interviewing the staff, who number at least 100, to build up a comparable picture of the American version of Upstairs, Downstairs.
Mother-of-one Aimee Craven, of Hull, East Yorkshire, had claimed the Tesco product worth £20. She had taken it home after spotting it on a train the previous week because she thought it had been left by its owner. But British Transport Police officers trawled through CCTV footage to track down 32-year-old. They then took her off a train as she travelled to work in Brough, Hull, in a police van. She was accused of trying to shield the item from CCTV as she walked off the train with it.
Crowds basked in temperatures of up to 20C in some parts of the country today after a spell of unusually warm weather for this time of year. Prime Minister David Cameron described St George's Day as 'a day to be celebrate all that makes England great' . In Emsworth in Hampshire a group of veterans led a procession through the town centre to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War  .
Brett Robinson, 33, will stand trial next week on 12 charges related to sexual misconduct and official misconduct. She allegedly had sex with a male inmate at Washington County Jail six times over four months while working as a services technician in a maximum security control room known as 'the bubble' A psychologist's report said she was suffering from mental illness at the time of the alleged encounters and that it made her 'vulnerable, passive and gullible' A judge ruled Wednesday that the evidence was insufficient and that she will have to go to trial on April 28.
Tristram Hunt, Labour’s shadow education secretary, was asked if it was acceptable for an Education Secretary to send their child private. He said: ‘Yes. In certain circumstances’. Nicky Morgan, who was privately educated but sends her son to a state primary, said: 'Yes, you do what's right for the child'
Kristina Bewly took her 4-year-old daughter Giselle to the Florida theme park for the first time last September and they have been returning every month since. Each time the family visits, GIselle puts on a new princess outfit bought by her mother Kristina. Kristina, who works with special needs kids, takes glamorous photos of her daughter playing in the park and wearing her colorful new outfits.
Nigel Farage's Ukip insist St George would have been welcomed to Britain because of his skills as a dragon slayer. He was born in Cappadocia, which is now part of Turkey, in the late third century. The party said it wanted to encourage more people to fly the St George's flag and end 'cultural self-loathing'
The 50-foot whale was still on Pacifica State Beach on Wednesday after washing up on the sand the week before. Beachgoers took photos of where 'East Bay Rats Motorcycle Club' was on the whale. It's unclear how the whale died but it doesn't appear to have any broken bones or signs of blunt force trauma.
Mourners in Malta and Rome held candle-lit vigils to remember the 900 migrants who died this weekend. Hundreds lay candles by the sea in Valetta, Malta, and in Rome's Verano Cemetery. It came as three other people - including a tiny child - died on Greek island of Rhodes. The deadliest migrant tragedy on the Mediterranean so far took this year's death toll to 1,800. EU leaders will decide how to deal with the migrant crisis in Brussels today. Only 5,000 refugees will be granted safe haven in Europe and the rest will be sent back .
Hilti DD350 drill was used by gang to cut through concrete wall of secured vault. They raided 72 security boxes before escaping with wheelie bins full of precious gems over Easter weekend. Scotland Yard released picture of drill as officer in charge of investigation said crime was carried out by 'Ocean's 11 type team' Six men were captured on CCTV as they carried out bold raid in London's diamond district. Police are offering £20,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of those involved.
A black woman, Tyus Byrd, was recently elected mayor of the town of Parma, Missouri, over the white incumbent candidate Randall Ramsey. Six city officials quit their jobs shortly after Byrd won, according to multiple reports. Two of those individuals - Trish Cohen, Parma's former police chief, and Rich Medley, the town's former assistant police chief - recently spoke to NBC News. Cohen alleged in the interview that she and Medley feared for their safety, and said their home addresses had been shared online by Byrd's family members. 'You can't have an anti-police mayor, and that's the way she made me feel,' Cohen said.
Police have released images of football fans pictured at the 1989 Hillsborough disaster . They have been released at the request of some of the victims' families, police say . Officers had previously been unable to identify the people in the images despite taking thousands of statements. The images are 26 years old but police believe they may help track down key witnesses . The appeal is part of an ongoing Home Office inquiry into the disaster which killed 96 Liverpool fans .
Lizzi Crawford, 32, from Stoke-on-Trent, tipped the scales at 20st and reached size 24 dress. She was on a diet of takeaways, kebabs, takeaways and boozy nights out. But a bus passenger mistook her for being pregnant and asked: 'Has she got a baby in her belly?' Lizzi lost over 7st after joining the gym and joining Hourglass training. She also won her battle against cervical cancer following hysterectomy and treatment.
Bill Gates, a failed vegetarian, says the world's demand for meat can be met with 'moderation and innovation' In his most recent blog post, he defended meat eating, saying it was unrealistic to expect large numbers of people to become vegetarian. He also explains that some of the impacts of meat farming have been overstated. Instead he believes it will be possible to provide enough meat for the growing population. Demand for meat is expected to soar over the next 30 years or so, with global beef consumption rising from 64 million tonnes in 2005 to 106 million tonnes by 2050.
The made-to-measure pink croc Hermes Birkin bag comes embellished with rubies. The rare tote is so exclusive that it can't even be brought in store and experts say it's an extremely good investment. With the same amount of money that the bag costs, you could splash out on an Aston Martin DB9 Volante.
The European Parliament is set to vote on whether alcoholic beverages must include calorie counts on their labels. Under current EU regulations, producers of alcoholic drinks are not obliged to reveal the nutritional value of their products on the label. Consumer and health organisations want wine producers to include calories on their bottles so drinkers can make 'informed choices' But European winemakers argue that introducing nutritional labelling would lead to an intolerable rise in production costs, and hit smaller vineyards.
Mary Doyle Keefe, 92, died in Simsbury, Conneticut, after a brief illness, her family said. The telephone operator became the poster girl for American women when she shot to fame by posing for Norman Rockwell's iconic painting. Rosie the Riveter was on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post on May 29, 1943, and became a symbol for feminism and economic power for American female workers during the war.
Paul Armstrong, 26, flew to Cyprus with four friends to start new job as IT project manager. But he was stopped at the airport with stun gun, baton and knuckle duster in his luggage. The stun gun was capable of administering an electrical discharge which would cause a victim to 'startle and repel' He pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and two offensive weapons at Newcastle Crown Court. Armstrong was sentenced to eight months imprisonment, suspended for two years, with £2,000 costs .
David Cameron was repeatedly interrupted while trying to answer questions on Radio 1's Live Lounge. Host Chris Smith offered to bet £1,000 he would not win a majority if he did not win election. PM was asked to rule out a deal with Northern Ireland's DUP because of its policies. Twitter users branded the programme 'disgusting' and 'appalling' and branded Smith 'arrogant'
Adam Gadahn, a former Little Leaguer who grew up to become a spokesman for Osama bin Laden, was born in 1978 in Oregon as Adam Pearlman. He converted to Islam at the age of 17 and moved to Pakistan, where he joined al-Qaida as a propagandist. Gadahn's father, a musician in California, changed his name from Pearlman to Gadahn in the 1970s. U.S. authorities filed treason charges against him in 2006 and offered a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest or conviction.
Chancellor warns of a 'dangerous cocktail' if Ed Miliband is at the mercy of SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon. Osborne claims it would spark a 'constitutional crisis' if SNP holds balance of power in UK government. He said global investors warn that an SNP-Labour deal 'will lead to higher interest rates' Comes after Alex Salmond boasted: 'I'm writing Labour's first budget'
Bali Nine ringleaders Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran could face a firing squad within days after Indonesian officials sent letters ordering that preparations be made for their executions. The Australian Embassy has been summoned to Nusakambangan Island - where the executions will be carried out - on Saturday. Authorities in Indonesia give death row prisoners and their families 72 hours notice before they are executed . The letters were sent by authorities to the prosecutors of all 10 death row inmates, which includes Chan, on Thursday. News of the letters will be a huge setback for Chan and his family members.
Rand Paul's eldest son William Paul, 22, was cited for a DUI on Sunday in Lexington, Kentucky but not arrested. Paul was driving a 2006 Honda Ridgeline at 11.24am when he crashed into the back of an unoccupied parked car. Witnesses said Paul was 'revving his engine' while sitting alone in the truck. Paul failed a field sobriety test and refused blood and breathalyzer tests at the hospital .
Study by Edge Hill University and University of South Australia found link between anxiety and performance. Found pupils who worry about their exam performance are more likely to do badly than those who are less anxious. Lancashire school principal Michael Ribton offers advice to parents and students. Says parents should pin their offspring's revision timetable on the fridge and engage with them.
Cult US sitcoms like The Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother will be taken off air for 12 hours. Special advert will be played featuring 'Darren' – man fictionally in charge of keeping E4 on air. The radical move could have a significant impact on the election with the advert set to be seen by millions.
Dr Arfon Williams is now the only doctor available across two rural practices in North Wales. His partner and colleague of 20 years retired at the end of March and his surgery has been unable to attract a replacement. He faces the challenge of providing a safe standard of care for 4,300 patients on his books. Health bosses responsible for North Wales said difficulties recruiting GPs is a national issue .
Two suspected Australian terrorists were arrested in Turkey on Thursday. They were caught trying to sneak into Syria to join the Islamic State. The two men were caught on a familiar route leading into the Middle East from Turkey . It happened a day after Turkey agreed to a new extradition treaty and an intelligence-sharing agreement with Australia. The extradition treaty specifically covers the detention and extradition of Australian foreign fighters .
Fire Brigade Union say the practice is irresponsible and dangerous and becoming more common. Fire engines are routinely being turned into makeshift ambulances to ferry patients to A&E. They normally carry a few blankets, oxygen masks and a defibrillator to restart the heart. In one case an elderly lady is feared to have died because she was left in hands of fire crews for nearly 40 minutes while paramedics were delayed.
Justine Jones was left covered in huge sores and in agony after opening the bottle of Tesco Finest Garnacha wine. Her mother Jan Jones had bought the bottle for granddaughter Abi's 18th birthday. The accountant, from Shropshire, suffers from rare condition pemphigus, which means her immune system is extremely sensitive to certain chemicals and attacks her body leaving serious blisters. The bottle was taken back by her mother who demanded it be tested and investigated. Tesco said a report had been sent to theirtechnologist and the wine had been provided by a supplier.
CCTV footage of the unusual scene was released by Chinese traffic police last week. The footage was taken at 10am on March 19 near the Erdun Port intersection in Yangzhou city, Jiangsu Province. The unidentified man is seen calmly driving alongside the pedestrian pavement while carrying a minibus strapped to the back of his tiny vehicle with strings. The silver minivan, also known as a 'bread vehicle' in China, is estimated to weight around one ton.
Michael Hanline, 69, was convicted of murder for the fatal shooting of truck driver J.T. McGarr in 1980. But DNA analysis and investigative reports were withheld from his original trial. New evidence proved that Hanline was innocent and the longest-serving wrongfully imprisoned inmate in Californian history was finally released last November with charges only officially dropped yesterday.
Calbuco volcano in southern Chile erupted unexpectedly at 6pm local time on Wednesday. First eruption in over four decades sent vast clouds of dust six miles into the air and created incredible display of lightning and lava against the night's sky. Second eruption in Los Lagos Region today heightened fears of local waters becoming contaminated, residents developing severe breathing problems and more flights being grounded. The volcano is one of the most dangerous of Chile's 90 active volcanoes but was not under any special observation before it suddenly sprung into life.
Footage shows the light general aviation aircraft approaching the Aero Acres residential airpark in Fort Pierce, Florida. Its propellers can be heard ricocheting off the ground as the wings bounce up and down from the impact. The pilot re-engages the engines and rather unceremoniously takes off back into the air. The FAA is said to be investigating the incident .
Under EU regulations, organic farmers must first use 'substances from plants, animals or minerals in a homeopathic dilution' to treat ill fish. British and Norwegian vets have called the directives 'scientifically illiterate' They say use of homeopathy could lead to 'serious animal health and welfare detriment' The directives are set to be brought into national law in non-EU Norway.
Study by Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development used data from Lisbon in Portugal. By plugging the data into a computer model, they simulated how such self-driving, communal cabs would affect traffic. Even with only one passenger per ride and no complementary public transport, the number of cars still dropped by 77 per cent. The finding comes amid reports that companies such as Google and Uber are working on technology to develop driverless taxis.
Navinder Singh Sarao, 36, is accused of making £26million from illegal trades over five years. An investigation team involving six agencies in the US and Britain want him put on trial in New York. Sarao was warned about his trading in 2009 by officials at the self-regulatory Chicago Mercantile Exchange. But he continued his alleged manipulation well into this year, it has been revealed.
Ruling clears the way for federal proceedings on similar charges in New Orleans, which lawyers believe he can win. The 72-year-old was arrested at a hotel in the New Orleans capital in March a day before the finale of his HBO docu-series The Jinx. Authorities said he had a gun and marijuana in his room. Durst, who faces a murder charge in an unrelated California case, remains jailed without bond.
FEMAIL reveals who will be helping the Duchess as she gets to grips with life as a mother of two. Carole Middleton and nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo are already in charge of the nursery. Pippa Middleton, 31, could be godmother to Kate's second child - possibly alongside Prince Harry . Jardine-Paterson Jardinier is a friend of William and Kate's from their teenage years.
Bikram yoga involves 26 poses performed in a room heated to 40°C (105°F) with 40 per cent humidity. A typical 90-minute session lasts for 90 minutes and is performed in the room. Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse found heart rate fluctuated throughout the class, depending on the difficulty of the pose being performed. But body temperature was found to steadily increase throughout the 90 minute class, in both men and women. The risk for heat-related illness, such as heat stroke, increases at 40°F (104°F), the scientists said .
Prime Minister looked exhausted as he stepped off sleeper train at Penzance station this morning. Wore navy jacket, dark blue shirt, jeans and smart black shoes - as well as a red box. Tories are battling against Coalition partners in South-West as they seek to wrest control of key constituencies from Lib Dems. But Mr Cameron is still trailing Ed Miliband's Labour Party nationally with just 14 days to go.
Barry Beavis, 48, from Chelmsford, Essex, was fined £85 for overstaying his parking time in 2013. He launched legal bid to overturn fine saying it was unfair, disproportionate and unenforceable. But Court of Appeal judges said fine was not 'extravagant or unconscionable' Motoring groups said ruling was a victory for parking cowboys and would open floodgates for firms to ramp up penalties.
Hazmat teams tested a white powdery substance sent to U.S. Rep Mike Doyle's office on Wednesday causing the building to temporarily close down. A staff member in Doyle's Washington D.C. office opened a letter containing a grainy white substance and immediately alerted Capitol police. The tests of the substance came back negative and the quarantine of Room 239 of the Cannon House Office building was removed at 3:37 p.m. on Wednesday.
Crawley-based Acro Aircraft Seating unveiled its 'Series 7' seats at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg. The seats are designed to eliminate the sources of discomfort and provide more space for occupants. Thompson Aero Seating has come up with a way to make the middle seat a less punishing experience. Hong Kong’s Paperclip Design may have solved the elbow war problem with a dual-user armrest.
Ana Figueroa, 55, has spoken out for the first time since her son Nicholas, 23, died in a gas explosion on New York City's Second Avenue on March 26. The young man and recent college graduate was paying the bill on a blind date at a sushi restaurant when three buildings in New York's East Village were destroyed in the blast. Nicholas's family say that they still 'wants justice' and those responsible for the explosion to be punished. The family, who are afraid that their son's death and its cause will be 'put under the rug' have set up a memorial at the site of the explosion.
Astronomers say descriptions of Paul's experience match accounts of the fireball that streaked across the sky above Chelyabinsk in Russia in 2013. Paul was blinded for three days after seeing a bright light in the sky and heard a divine voice. The experience so affected Paul that he converted to Christianity and undertook several influential missions to spread the word of Christ around the Mediterranean. Dr William Hartmann, co-founder of the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, Arizona, says the description of the light, thunderous sound and temporary blindness all match the events of a meteorite.
David Cameron said he knows that when it comes to immigration, 'fears and worries' remain. He said he is not one of those politicians who 'get' how people feel about immigration. The PM said he had a ringside seat on Labour's complete failure on immigration in 2001. Underpinning it all was contempt for the views of most British people .
Leading psychologist Jo Lamble says Belle Gibson's actions point to both a narcissism disorder and anti-social personality disorder. 'A lack of remorse definitely fits in... you do what you need to do to get what you want,' says Lamble. 'Narcissistic people will lie and build themselves up to be an amazing person full of grandiosity, wanting fame and fortune. They love to believe they are special and need all this admiration and attention,' says the psychologist. 'With Munchhausen Syndrome, they normally don’t just lie, they go much further to be sick. They also might drink poison or swallow things or stab themselves, then ask, "what
Matt Dunford, 30, bombarded Brazilian model Amanda Branco with up to 50 messages a day. He tried to blackmail her out of £5,000 after their six-month relationship ended in October 2013. Dunford set up fake escort profile on Facebook and sent it to her mother and sister. He was found guilty of two counts of harassment without violence in his absence at court. Given 12 month community order and told to do 120 hours of unpaid work at Hammersmith Magistrates.
Theresa Dybalski, a retired insurance company from Lackawanna, New York, was celebrating at a birthday lunch when she received the ticket. Her friend who gave it to her, however, has since died, so she plans to share her winnings with her friend's family.
The image shows a giant distant cluster of about 3,000 stars called Westerlund 2 inside a stellar 'breeding ground' called Gum 29, 20,000 light-years from Earth. In the image massive young stars can be seen feeding a nearby region with the fuel it needs to form new stars. Hubble captured the image using its Wide Field Camera 3, which pierced through the dusty veil of dust and gas around the stellar nursery using near-infrared light. Hubble was launched on 24 April 1990 aboard Space Shuttle Discovery.
On St George’s Day we should ‘celebrate everything it is to be English’. FEMAIL reveals the seemingly very English things that have actually been brought to England by people from abroad. From the Romans, Saxons and Normans many hundreds of years ago to those from Africa, the Indian sub-continent and the Philippines today.
Amelia Morton, 23, from Birmingham, weighed 12-and-a-half stone and was a size 16. She was shocked into a post-graduation diet after being told by her father: 'Boys don't fancy fat girls' The trainee teacher put on more than three stone in her first few months of university. She continued to binge on doughy snacks, completely unaware that she had a wheat intolerance. With the encouragement of her sister - a slim size 8 - Amelia signed up for the Cambridge Weight Plan. In just five months, Amelia's plummeted from 12.5 stone to 9 and a half stone.
Stacey Tipler, 33, used her job to steal £642,000 from the Royal Marsden NHS Trust. She spent it on designer shopping sprees, mortgage payments and her planned wedding. But she and partner Scott Chaplin, 34, who was the ringleader of the plot, were caught and jailed last summer. Judge Anthony Leonard QC said Tipler had made £54,852 from the scheme. He ordered her to repay £28,737.90 within six months or spend another 18 months in jail. Chaplin claimed he 'made nothing' from the scam but was ordered to pay £115,000.
Figures show number of women taking Holy Vows has trebled from 15 in 2009 to 45 last year. Theodora Hawksley, 29, was until recently a post-doctoral researcher in theology at the University of Edinburgh. She joined the Congregation of Jesus in January and is now living in their house in Willesden, London.
A host of failings left gangs free to rape, traffic and sexually abuse at least 1,400 children in Rotherham. National Crime Agency report said police failed to use 'alternative strategies' to protect victims. Review was launched last December in the wake of the damning Jay report. It found South Yorkshire Police failed to work effectively with local licencing and community safety officers.
Robert Bates, 73, appeared in Tulsa district court on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter over the death of Eric Harris, who was killed during a botched gun-sale sting on April 2. The reserve deputy claims he mistakenly pulled out his gun instead of his Taser and shot dead the man as he fled the scene of an undercover operation. In 2009, the Tulsa Sheriff's Office concluded after an internal investigation that Bates had received special treatment during training and while working as a reserve deputy. The investigation found that other deputies raised concerns about Bates' behavior in the field, almost from the start of his tenure.
45 per cent of Britons have lied about their earnings, spending, bills or credit cards. And 41 per cent said they were in the dark about their partner's finances. The main reason for lying was to spare the feelings of a partner who earned less. For women clothes were the biggest reason for lie, with 66 per cent fibbing about cost of their wardrobe. For men, technology purchases had caused 27 per cent to lie.
Photographer Graeme Whipps captured this incredible image of the Lyrid meteor shower in Aberdeenshire yesterday. The annual celestial event has been observed for the last 2,700 years across the globe, but is most visible in the northern hemisphere. The Lyrids are created by debris from comet Thatcher, which takes about 415 years to orbit around the Sun, and appear to radiate outwards from a star known as Vega and the constellation Lyra in which it sits.
The San Francisco Giants and San Francisco 49ers played their last games at Candlestick Park on September 30, 1999 and December 23, 2013, respectively. The stadium was completed in 1960 and has been home to the Giants and 49ers since 1971. The area is now set to become houses, a hotel and a shopping center. The last appearance at the park came not from an athlete, but a musician as The Beatles played their final commercial concert there on August 14, 2014 .
New picture shows Tomlinson poised with the suspicious roll-up and sitting next to a plastic tub containing a dry, green weed-like substance and rolling paper. It was taken on Wednesday amid 48 hours during which the 23-year-old has been seen partying hard. Comes in the wake of a video filmed last April where the pair were seen joking about drugs as they appeared to share a joint during the Latin American Leg of their 2014 stadium tour.
The meteor shower, visible around the world but best seen from Europe, has been observed for the past 2,700 years and peaked overnight with between ten and 20 an hour. The Lyrids occur when Earth passes through debris left by Comet Thatcher, which orbits the solar system every 415 years. The cosmic show will continue on into Saturday, so it is still possible to catch a glimpse of some meteors if you didn't last night. This year was particularly good as the moon was a waxing crescent and wasn't in the way.
The teacher, who had not been named, was teaching the fifth grade at Hawthorne Elementary in Albuquerque, New Mexico, when he made the chilling remark around a week ago. Some students were so distressed by what they heard, that they immediately went to the school office to report the teacher. Mother Margie Brooks, whose son was in the class, said she was horrified by what the teacher told the students and felt the school waited too long to deal with the problem.
Care staff say they are increasingly being asked to perform tasks previously only carried out by nurses. These include changing catheter and colostomy bags, feeding through a tube and administering morphine. Worrying conclusions come in a survey of 1,000 workers employed by councils and private firms. Almost a quarter – 24 per cent –giving medication such as morphine and insulin had received no training.
U.S. Army Staff SGT. Julian McDonald of Columbus, Ohio has welcomed a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois named Layka into his home after she protected him in Afghanistan in 2012. Layka was on her eighth overseas military tour with Sgt. McDonald when she was shot four times at point blank range by an enemy fighter armed with an AK-47. Her comrades rushed her back for emergency surgery during which she had her leg amputated as the cost for saving them.
Ellie Laing, an SBS reporter, has hit back at claims she was hired for her beauty over her brains. An article in The Australian suggested she and other journalists were hired for being young, white and female. Jim Carroll, the News and Current Affairs Director of SBS, was reported to be taking a more 'commercial' approach to the network by hiring 'good-looking, female, Anglo-Celtic' journalists. The article also commented on the SBS content taking a 'fluffy' lifestyle approach, which Laing shot back at by insisting a need for an inclusion of the arts and a more balanced approach to hard news.
Psychologist Ramani Durvasula, a clinical psychologist in Santa Monica, California, brings furniture assembly into therapy sessions after so many couples described fighting while putting together IKEA items. 17 per cent of couples confessed that they would argue every time they assembled furniture together, according to a report by CivicScience.
Attorneys for the family said in a statement Wednesday night that the wrongful death lawsuit would be filed Thursday. The lawsuit had been expected. Attorneys for Brown's mother, Lesley McSpadden, and his father, Michael Brown Sr., announced at a press conference in early March that a wrongful death. lawsuit would also name former Officer Darren Wilson, who shot Brown. The statement Wednesday did not mention Brown, and a spokesman for the law firm said he could not provide any additional information.
Richard Symonds, 29, who goes by the online name 'Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry', is one of the UK's top administrators for the website. Mr Symonds decided to block a user called 'Contribsx' on Tuesday after concluding the account was probably operated either by Mr Shapps or under his 'clear direction' The Tory party chairman had been accused this week of using an anonymous user ID to delete embarrassing facts about his past and add unflattering details about his political rivals. But yesterday it emerged he was a former Lib-Dem member.
Janet and John Brennan bought Barholm Castle in Dumfries and Galloway for just £65,000 in 1997 . The couple have spent eight years and hundreds of thousands of pounds turning it into a luxury home. It took four years to get planning permission and two years to complete the renovation. The castle now has rooms over four floors as well as stunning sea views over Wigtown Bay . It is thought to have been used by Scottish minister John Knox as a hiding place .
Photographs show female soldiers and fighter pilots in action among the ranks of armed forces around the world, including in Syria, Pakistan and North Korea. One image shows fighters from the Sawt al-Haq (Voice of Rights) battalion of the Free Syrian army standing with their weapons as they undergo military training in Aleppo. Another shows female North Korean soldiers patrolling along the banks of Yalu River, near the town of Sinuiju, close to the border with China. Pro-Russian rebels are also pictured during a ceremony in war torn Donetsk, Ukraine.
The Asian elephant became stuck in the quagmire during the night and was found lying on its side in a state of desperation by villagers in rural southern China. Using only ropes and wooden poles, more than 20 villagers and police officers teamed together to free the wild Asian elephant before she died of starvation or exhaustion .
Multi-millionaire Richard Harpin has given Tories £375,000 since 2008, official records show. Mr Harpin is the chief executive of HomeServe - the maintenance firm which styles itself as the UK's 'fifth emergency service' The firm was handed a record £30million fine last year for selling families expensive home insurance cover using misleading information and hard sell tactics.
Willa Junior says he was exhausted and dozed off while loading a plane at Seattle-Tacoma Airport on April 13 and woke up when a piece of luggage landed on his head. The airport worker, who appears to be in his early 20s according to Facebook, wouldn't explain how he had the time to take a nap on the plane but says it used to be common practice. Junior is currently still employed at Menzies Aviation, but he has been permanently banned from working on Alaska Airlines flights .
Security researchers have discovered a way to intercept a person's fingerprints on a Samsung Galaxy S5 running Android 4.4 and older. The flaw lies in older versions of the Android operating system, up to and including Android4.4. Anyone running Android 5.0 or above are not at risk and the security experts are advising people on older models to update as soon as possible. The vulnerability means that a hacker can access the kernel, or core, of theAndroid operating system. Once inside they can monitor all data sent to and from the phone, as well as data recorded by the handset's built-in sensors, including the fingerprint scanner.
Bruce Cook has been warned by police that he may face serious charges if he doesn't take down his 'offensive' hay bale structure out in front of his property at Lake Charm, northwest of Victoria. The 59-year-old put up his 'realistic' artwork on Good Friday just for 'a bit of fun' He says he will be adding fairy lights to the structure tonight and plans to add an extra two calves to complete the sculpture. Mr Cook says many passersby have enjoyed his sculpture and even stopped to take photos.
Ilha de Mana boasts a main residence and four chalets over crystal clear water, with air-conditioned rooms to beat the Brazilian heat. Located off the Costa Verde, between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, the private island can accommodate eight guests. Guests can unwind on sunloungers, relax in a natural freshwater swimming pool carved out of rock, or go for a ride in a speedboat.
Jade and Aaron Badland were too drunk to remember what they had done at Premier Inn at Stansted Airport. The newlyweds asked an Asian family if they had Ebola and assaulted a Brazilian hotel worker. Mr Badland, 24, a bomb disposal officer in the Engineering Regiment, was wearing his Army uniform.
Patrick Revins, 49, sold £10-worth of Class A drug hidden in a Kinder Egg to the policeman in November 2013. The detective was easily able to identify who sold him the drugs - as Revins has 'P' and 'R' tattooed on either side of his forehead. Revins was caught by undercover police alongside fellow drug dealer Nathan Davenport, 37. He admitted supplying heroin and was sentenced to a year in jail at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.
Researchers at the University of Bath and Yale University created the invention. It uses a newly designed molecular catalyst to split water in an electrolyser and create clean and storable hydrogen fuel. The major benefit is that hydrogen could now be used more easily as a way to store energy from renewable sources like wind and solar. This, for example, would make hydrogen fuel cells for cars much more economical. The team are in discussions with a number of energy companies about utilising this technology on a large scale.
The body of Anne Jarmain, 86, was found at 7pm on Wednesday; 10 hours after her car was pulled off the road and underwater as she tried to crossed Cessnock Road, which in the NSW Hunter Region. Her family and friend are in shock, with her neighbours lamenting that they could not convince the sweet, 'strong-willed' woman to stay at home. The state's worst storms in a decade have ripped through Sydney and surrounding areas this week with four deaths in the Hunter region. NSW Premier Mike Baird is touring the area and says he is shocked at the devastation caused by flooding.
Prime Minister posed with the telescopic device to take a photograph with staff at Pirate FM. He was in Cornwall to lay out Conservative plans for the southwest of the country. Mr Cameron said other world leaders have selfie sticks, including the Prime Minister of Finland. He arrived in Penzance yesterday morning after spending eight hours on the train from Paddington.
One of the Hillsborough samaritans has come forward after an appeal was launched to identify fans. Police released images of those pictured tending to the wounded as they lay dying on the pitch . The images are 26 years old but investigators believe they may help track down key witnesses . They are part of an ongoing Home Office inquiry aiming to establish whether any individual or organisation was to blame for the disaster which claimed the lives of 96 Liverpool fans.
Labour received £1.1million in donations between April 6 and April 12 - more than twice as much as Tory party. Tory cash came from wealthy individuals, who handed over £460,000 to the Tories. Liberal Democrats, meanwhile, were given just £50,000 and Ukip £8,000, figures show. Labour received 14 times more in union donations than Lib Dems total cash gifts combined.
Kate, 22, is a US size 8 (UK size 12) and lives by the ABC rule: No alcohol, bread or processed carbohydrates. Eats a combination of one whole egg and one white egg scrambled on a bed of spinach for breakfast, followed by a green juice and handful of almonds mid morning. For lunch, she has grilled chicken, grilled vegetables and quinoa and then tops up with a protein bar late afternoon. Then for dinner she prepares a meal of sashimi of grilled chicken with a kale and cashew salad .
Julie Ronayne was left 'looking like Michelin man' after botched hysterectomy in 2008. Her husband Edward was awarded £9,000 in compensation for 'psychiatric injury' after seeing her. He said he had been left feeling tearful, overwhelmed, angry and powerless. The NHS is now fighting to overturn the payout, fearing it could have disastrous consequences for the organisation if Mr Ronayne is allowed to keep the money. The test case is being heard at London's Appeal Court and could set a precedent.
Nicole P. Eramo said in an open letter Wednesday to the magazine's publisher, Jann S. Wenner, that the magazine has not done enough to make amends. The magazine retracted an article about sexual violence at U.Va. after the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism issued a scathing report this month concluding Rolling Stone had failed to meet journalistic standards. The article's author, Sabrina Rubin Erdely, has previously apologized, saying she would not repeat the same mistakes but has not been fired.
Fifi M. Maacaron, 36, is a pharmacist and natural skincare expert from Virginia. Her book, Natural Beauty Alchemy, contains over 100 ingredients which treat acne, oil and dryness. Uses full-fat cream cheese in a face mask, which supposedly quenches the skin. Apple cider vinegar has been cited as a great cleansing agent.
Viviana Keith, 27, was arrested in Red Rock, Texas, on Tuesday amid reports of drunken behavior and DUI. Officer Ben Johnson claims that Keith was resisting him, so he threw her to the concrete of the parking lot, knocking her out on impact. However, video taken on his cash cam and by a person in a nearby shop appear to show a different story. The incident is being investigated, and Johnson remains on the job .
A Reuters investigation that revealed the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation had misreported millions of dollars in donations from foreign nations led the global charity to announce that it would refile more than five years of tax documents. The discovery came as separate financial reviews found that previously unreported foreign businesses either donated money directly to the family foundation or paid Bill to speak while their countries were doing official business with the State Department during Hillary's tenure. 'It's the Clinton way: raking in millions from foreign governments behind closed doors while making promises about transparency that they never intended to keep,' former business executive Carly Fiorina wrote on Facebook.
Tiffany Williams and Jessica Versey, both 19, became close friends during treatment and went into remission. They then took to social media to post images of themselves to celebrate getting the all-clear. But one of Miss Williams’s bald head and another of Miss Versey's chest scar were reported for 'nudity' Facebook says it does not comment on individual cases but does not restrict individual photos.
Stephen Munden, 54, described as having a 'fanatical obsession' with small girls after he targeted a toddler on a bus. He has been missing since 6.15pm on Tuesday and was last seen leaving a hospital, near Hook, Hampshire. Officers have launched a manhunt to find Munden - who was detained under the Mental Health Act. He was detained at the private facility under a hospital order following his sentence last August for sexual offences. Munden was convicted of sexually touching a child under the age of 13.
Australian PM Tony Abbott says EU must 'urgently' follow his lead to stop migrants dying in the Mediterranean. He said: 'The only way you can stop the deaths is to stop the boats' The Australian Navy is processing migrants' claims while at sea before returning them home. 46 Vietnamese rejected asylum claims aboard an Australian navy vessel before being handed back.
Those studying at Goldsmiths, University of London, were invited to a 'diversity' meeting. Organiser Bahar Mustafa said it was only open to BME [black and minority ethnic] women. She wrote on Facebook: 'Invite loads of BME Women and non-binary people!! Also, if you’re a man and/or white PLEASE DON’T COME just cos i invited a bunch of people and hope you will be responsible enough to respect this' Union eventually backed down after a backlash from students.
Carriers of the BRCA1 gene, like Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, can reduce their risk of death by having their ovaries removed. Researchers in Canada analysed 676 breast cancer patients who had one of the mutated genes. Nearly half (345) underwent oophorectomy after their diagnosis. Study found the 20-year survival rate for the entire group was 77.4 per cent.
President Barack Obama invited the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots to the White House on Thursday - but couldn't help but get one last deflategate joke in. 'I usually tell a bunch of jokes at these events, but with the Patriots in town I was worried that 11 out of 12 of them would fall flat,' he said. Head coach Bill Belichick, who is notoriously humorless, responded by giving the president a thumbs down. The president also quipped that he wished Chicago could learn something from Boston's championship-winning ways.
Facebook has launched a new app called Hello designed to give you more control over who can call you. It pulls in any publicly-shared data from a user's Facebook profile and lets you easily block unwanted callers. The free app is currently in testing and is only available on Android devices in the US. It is expected to roll out to other regions and devices if testing is successful. Facebook has tweaked its News Feed setting to make posts from friends more prominent.
The $45.2billion deal would have merged Comcast's 30million customers with Time Warner Cable's 11million. The new company would have spun off or sold 3.9million customers. The proposed merger would have controlled 57percent of the broadband internet market and 30 percent of the paid TV market with more than 27million customers across the nation. The FCC would send the deal to a judge if it didn't believe it serves the public interest.
A Russian scientist says the distant ancestor of humans had tentacles. They lived more than 540 million years ago and used them for food. It's likely they also had a complex nervous system like we do today. The research was conducted by Dr Elena Temereva from the Department of Invertebrate Zoology at the Faculty of Biology of the Lomonosov Moscow State University. To come to her conclusion she studied Lingula anatina, an ancient brachiopod found all over the world.
Pictures show Maria Sidorova and Lidia Fetisova hugging and kissing the 650kg bear, named Stephen. Organisers wanted to highlight importance of living 'side-by-side' with bears and discourage hunting. Photographer Olga Barantseva, who captured the images, said she wanted to 'show the natural harmony between humans and bears' But in one picture, a model was shown wearing a fur coat despite the anti-hunting message .
Christian Tyrrell, 22, was arrested Wednesday on capital murder charges in connection to the March 19 death of 2-year-old Adrian Langlais. John Winkler and Laura Martinez considered themselves Adrian's grandparents, even though they weren't blood related to the little boy. The couple said they started noticing bruises on Adrian last fall, when Langla is started dating Tyrrell and say the mother ignored them when they voiced concern. Eventually, they reported Adrian's injuries to Child Protective Services, but the agency closed the investigation in February, ruling out abuse from Adrian's parents or Tyrrell. A little over a month later, Adrian was dead from head trauma.
Boris Johnson admits he hopes to be considered to lead Conservative Party after David Cameron. But London Mayor insists position would not become vacant for five years. Mr Johnson, running to become MP in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, has long been tipped as a future leader .
The initiative, dubbed Nexus for Exoplanet System Science (Nexss), will include scientists from 10 universities including Stanford, the University of California and Yale. It hopes to understand how an alien planet's biology interacts with the atmosphere, geology, oceans, and interior of a planet. Nasa has set up a website for the public called Planet Hunters which allows anyone to search the data gathered by Kepler, which launched six years ago.
Haneda Airport in Tokyo charges £4,559 ($6,850) to land a private jet on its runways. Tokyo's Narita International Airprot comes second, while Kansai International Airport in Osaka charges £3,594 ($5,400) Salzburg Airport in Austria charges £2,530 ($3,800) for a 767-400 jet to land. Dublin Airport in Ireland is the only British airport to make it into the top 10, at £2.729 ($4,100) .
Charlene Fritz, 35, was visiting Snow Hill Island in the Antarctic Peninsula as part of an expedition. The elephant seal pup is thought to have been no more than two months old and weighed around 200lbs. Ms Fritz struggled to sit upright under the weight of the 200lbs baby elephant seal.
Felipe, 47, and Letizia, 42, present Cervantes Prize for Literature at University of Alcala de Henares. New book claims Juan-Carlos II had affair with German socialite Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein. It also claims he contemplated divorcing his wife, Queen Sofia, in order to marry her. Felipe has introduced new code of conduct which bans royals from accepting freebies.
Fashion designer Collette Dinnigan has put her Paddington home on the market for $6 million. The four-bedroom 19th century sandstone property cost $4.45 million back in 2009. The two-storey terrace home was built in 1880, and is set on 379 square metres of prime real estate. The international designer and her husband carefully renovated the property to be 'very sympathetic and in keeping with the period style, while still keeping it contemporary', said selling agent Ben Collier. This comes as she sold her multi-million dollar Palm Beach home last year.
The video was filmed at an undisclosed location in China and has since gone viral on social media. The woman had been taking pictures of her children with her new iPhone 6 plus. The old man accidentally knocked the phone out of her hand, causing the screen to break. He promised to pay her back but told her it would have to wait as he did not have the money. After a long verbal argument, she is seen slapping him twice in the middle of the street.
Bethune-Cookman University student Damian Parks, 22, drowned in Daytona Beach on Sunday after going for a swim with friends at 3am. He was pulled out to see by a strong current and his body was later found on Monday morning. Students who were with Parks, who were all part of a step team called Melodic Stepping Experience, which formed last year, said that there was 'no foul play at all' and that the group was 'having fun' The university is investigating Parks' death after university administration 'heard rumors' that hazing was involved .
Unite boss Len McCluskey boasted that the trade union movement 'owns' the Labour Party. He said: 'The Labour party is our party. We built it, to serve us, the people. Never forget, the rich and powerful have their party, the Tories. And Ukip is no friend – they are frauds, charlatans who will roll back every advance won by working people' The boast comes only 24 hours after Alex Salmond bragged that he would be writing Labour's budget.
Grade I listed Walton Canonry is on the south side of Cathedral Close in one of Britain's most exclusive postcodes. The 8,147 square foot mansion has six bedrooms, two kitchens, a drawing room, dining room, study, office, library, media room and wine cellar, as well as a separate guest wing with its own sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. It has spectacular views on both sides - towards the cathedral at the front and at the back the landscaped gardens lead to the River Avon and the water meadows beyond. But it's nothing compared to the £23.1million that the Tate paid in 2013 for the painting inspired by oils he painted on many
Institute for Fiscal Studies analysed the policies of all the main parties to see how their policies would increase borrowing. The think-tank warned that the promise of tackling the deficit is based on 'almost entirely unspecified spending cuts and tax increases' The Tories were accused of giving 'no detail' about their deficit reduction plan, which relies on £30billion of cuts, while Labour has left the door open to borrowing an extra £26billion-a-year.
The pilot scheme is launching in Munich next month and Amazon has teamed up with Audi and DHL to run the initiative. Prime customers selected for the trial will be given the option to pinpoint the location of their car on a map in delivery options. Once ordered, a DHL delivery driver will receive a temporary digital access code. This code gives the driver keyless access to the boot of the car up until the delivery is made. As soon as the boot is closed the vehicle is locked automatically, and the code is revoked.
ABC released a fourth promo video on Thursday on the eve of Bruce Jenner's sitdown interview with Diane Sawyer airing in which he is expected to talk about his gender transition. The 30-second clip opens with the 65-year-old former decathlete greeting Sawyer at his home. The video then shoots to footage of Bruce's older children; Burt, 36, Casey, 34, Brandon, 33, and Brody, 31, who all appear in the latest snippet from the show. It ends with Bruce looking to the future, and asking how his 'story' will end .
There were 3,700 women who served in the Nazi death camps during the Second World War. But only three have been investigated by prosecutors in Germany for their roles as accomplices to mass murder. They are all deemed too ill or infirm to ever be punished and will go to their graves without justice.
The Variety Theater in Cleveland, Ohio, was once a buzzing music venue but was closed down after the ceiling cracked during a Motorhead gig in 1984. The 20,000 sq ft main stage hosted the likes of Metallica, the Dead Kennedy's and R.E.M. before Motorhead's fatal performance on December 2 1984 . The power was cut off to stop the band from playing and two years later a judge ordered the theater to be sealed off for good. Since then it has stayed abandoned and hidden from public eye until now, thirty years later, a photographer has captured a collection of eery images.
SNP leader said her predecessor Alex Salmond did not have to field questions on why he has not started a family. Ms Sturgeon insisted she was not 'moaning' but also attacked the criticism she and other female politicians' have had to endure over their appearance. Steely First Minister made remarks in latest of five special programmes profiling the main party leaders with their families at home.
Ravi Beefnah, 34, plastered his £35,000 Audi A5 with slogans and parked it outside dealership in Chelmsford. He claims the car uses a litre of oil every time he fills it up and is 'not fit for purpose' Mr Beefnah is taking the dealership to court over their failure to fix the problem. He is demanding £9,000 to cover the costs of fixing the car, which can reach speeds of 150mph.
Stefania La Greca, 36, is a political candidate for Lega Sud Ausonia party in Campania, southern Italy. She has posted dozens of pictures of herself in skimpy bikinis on her Facebook page. But she has denied using her looks to get votes and said she was simply born beautiful. She said: 'Mother Nature gave me the good fortune of being beautiful. But unfortunately, I am born in a context where woman are perceived as easy'
GetUp's new website, The Gender Price Gap, has exposed nine everyday items that cost more for women. This is despite the products being identical in almost every way except whether they are targeted towards women or men. Bonds has been identified as one of the main culprits, advertising a button-up shirt, that comes in both 'summer blue' and 'blue denim' colour options, on their Australian website for $59.95. Other examples highlighted on the website show price increases by as little as 11c or even 1c for items marketed towards females.
Andrew Stewart Wood, 41, of Havant, Hampshire, was arrested at the Hard Rock Hotel in the early hours of Tuesday. A guest reportedly told a security guard at the luxury hotel that there was a very intoxicated man on the premises. The guard located Wood and saw him urinating into an ice machine. When he tried to stop him, Wood became belligerent, began shouting and would not cooperate. He was arrested on disorderly conduct charges and placed in jail .
Ali Maffucci, 28, lost 11 kg (almost two stone) in three months through replacing pasta, bread and rice with spirazlied vegetables. The spiralizer is a razor-sharp cutting device that creates thin ribbons of fruits and vegetables. Originally a Japanese invention, it allows people to create very low-calorie, low-carb ‘pasta’, ‘noodles’ and ‘rice’ from everyday fruit and vegetables, in less time than it takes to peel a potato. She quit her corporate job in June 2013 to become a full time blogger. But while she was running the website and sharing healthy recipes with her readers, she was
Omar Hussain, 27, from High Wycombe, posts videos online under the name Abu Sa'eed Al-Britani. He has warned would-be jihadi brides to be wary of fighters who spend too much time online. Hussain has warned 'sisters' to choose wisely when searching for a spouse among ISIS fighters.
Karlis Bardelis, 30, from Latvia, was attempting to scale the cliff in Coire an Lochain, Scotland, when the accident happened. Footage from a camera mounted to his helmet shows the very second that his climbing axe came loose. Mr Berdalis said: 'I was just thinking "I hope I land somewhere soft and don't break any bones" .
Nicole Mayhew had gone to work leaving her spouse Scott working on his car in their garage in Saratoga Springs, Utah. But while she was gone, the 43-year-old was seriously injured when the heavy vehicle after the fell off its jack - crushing his chest. Mrs Mayhew, was at work at the time of the accident, began to get a strange feeling she urgently needed to see her husband. Trusting her intuition, she rushed home to find the father-of-five stuck underneath the car.
Maurice Van Ryn's wife Louise has had her letterbox firebombed and received threatening calls. The father of one of his victims has also been seen in her backyard, lawyer Francois Salama told the NSW Supreme Court on Thursday morning. Maurice van Ryn pleaded guilty last year to abusing 10 boys and girls, aged eight to 16, over the previous decade. The wealthy NSW businessman has pleaded guilty to 12 sex offences, including the most serious charge of persistent sexual abuse of a child. His wife Louise was at the court on Thursday and successfully applied to alter a freezing order.
Foreskin facials are the latest unconventional beauty treatment to be hitting salons in New York. Treatment costs around $150 (£100) and uses stem cell from an infant's foreskin. The 30-minute treatment involves a cleansing process using salicylic-and-glycolic-acid peel, an extraction, a mask packed with hyaluronic acid and a serum with foreskin extracts.
James Creag, 11, suffers from the condition Erythropoietic Protoporphyria, which means he suffers from terrible sunburn when exposed to sunlight. He was given Dundee Reflective Sunscreen, a thick brown paste which blocks out the light. But when strangers shouted out abuse such as 'chocolate face' and 'you're coloured' because of his unusual appearance he refused to wear it any more.
Meghan Blalock, 29, is the Managing Editor of popular style website Who What Wear. In a new article published on her website, the 29-year-old reveals what her changing sizes taught her about being comfortable in her own skin and how being thinner did not equal being happier. 'When I've been my skinniest, I’ve been my unhappiest on the inside,' she says.
Dietitians have singled out a 'happy tummy brew' in Evans' cookbook Bubba Yum Yum: The Paleo Way for New Mums, Babies and Toddlers. The original recipe for the 'brew' contained more than 10 times the maximum daily intake of vitamin A for babies. The Dieticians Association of Australia said the reworked formula still presents a threat to babies. It comes after Evans shared two stories on his social media accounts of women who claimed the paleo diet helped alleviate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
The 28-year-old Girls star has penned an essay for Seventeen magazine titled ‘Why I'm on Team Weirdo For Life’. She recounted the regrettable moment when she yielded to the pressure to be a 'regular' girl by altering her appearance. 'I was a bona fide weirdo in high school,' she wrote .
Archaeologists have discovered evidence that Neanderthals regularly inhabited the Cave of Llenes, near Senterada in Catalonia, around 200,000 years ago. The fossilised remains of badgers were found in old dens within the cave alongside Neanderthal camps. The remains of other canivores including cave bears, hyenas, leopards, wolves and badgers have been found in the cave and were apparently also living there. It is hoped the discoveries will help scientists learn more about Neanderthal behaviour and their relationship with the animals they co-existed with.
Photographer Rhiannon Taylor, 29, from Australia has turned her social media success into a business. The prolific Instgrammer has more than 12,000 followers on Instagram. She travels the world reviewing the best hotels, pools and room service for her job. The Melbourne-based photographer also works with companies who sell travel products .
David Cameron's Conservatives have opened up a four-point lead over Labour with just two weeks to go. Tories have 36 per cent of the vote compared to Labour's 32 per cent and Ukip's 10 per cent. Liberal Democrats on eight per cent, with the Greens on five per cent in ComRes poll. One in five of those who say they are likely to vote still not sure which party they will back.
France recently passed a new law that bars models from walking the runway if their body mass index is deemed too low, in an attempt to combat anorexia. Former model Jennifer Sky, 38, from Brooklyn, New York, has revealed that the fashion industry has already found a way around the regulations, explaining that thin models are now resorting to wearing weighted Spanx in order to cheat the new BMI standards.
The Sony World Photography Award winners were announced at a gala in London last night. American John Moore's poignant photographs of the outbreak in Liberia were praised for compassionately illustrating how people's daily lives were destroyed and families decimated by the deadly disease. Mr Moore's images were named the best from a group of first place winners in categories that included architecture, arts and culture, conceptual, contemporary and landscapes.
Thibaud Jean Leon Vallet, 24, and his cousin Jean Mickael Batrikian, 18, were charged with animal cruelty. The pair lit the quokka on fire with an aerosol can and a lighter on Rottnest Island on April 3. They were ordered to pay $4000 and were told they would be held behind bars for seven days if they failed to pay the fine. The men opted to serve the seven days in Hakea prison rather than pay the $4000 fine . They cost taxpayers $1810 each day they were in jail, despite the fact that they had saved over $12,000 between them in their working holiday employment as cleaners.
The incident took place around 10am on Tuesday along Interstate 35W in Fort Worth, with traffic backed up as a result. Officers were seen running around armed with lassos as they attempted to catch the stray Shetland foal. Sheriffs were eventually able to corral the pony and return him to his owner.
David Petraeus was sentenced to two years probation and fined $100,000 for leaking classified material to his mistress Paula Broadwell while she was working on a book about him. The former CIA director was wearing his wedding ring to the hearing in Charlotte, North Carolina on Thursday. He was not accompanied by his wife, Holly, who is still married to the former CIA chief. He apologized for his 'mistakes' and said he was 'looking forward to moving on'
Out of 17 bingo halls tested, seven had traces of Class A drugs in toilets. One venue in Hengrove Leisure Park, Bristol, was found to have traces of crack cocaine. Gala Bingo premises in Clydebank and Hawthorne Quadrant, Glasgow, also tested positive. Mecca Bingo in Coral Island, Blackpool, also showed traces of cocaine in toilet cubicles.
Janet Street-Porter is a self-confessed bargain hunter who hates it when she discovers her vouchers are out of date. She remains baffled by pay-by-phone car parking, what's wrong with cash? Janet is crosser than celebrities’ claims that any weight-loss is due to ‘eating healthily’.
Adele Adkins, 26, has earned £5million in the last year, bringing her wealth to £50million. The mother-of-one has twice the wealth of her nearest competitors, the four remaining members of One Direction, plus Zayn Malik, who are worth £25million each. Ed Sheeran, 24, has enjoyed the year’s biggest rise, with a £13million boost taking his fortune to £20million. Sir Paul McCartney, 72, and his wife Nancy Shevell, 55, top the list of the richest musicians overall.
Clarence David Moore was convicted of larceny of more than $200 in North Carolina in 1967 and was sentenced to up to seven years in prison. While working with a road crew in the Asheville area, he escaped and was recaptured in 1971. He escaped again the following year and was on the lam until he was apprehended in Texas in 1975. His third escape from a Henderson County prison was Aug. 6, 1976. Moore escaped from police custody three times during the 1970s and eventually settled into a quiet life, living in Kentucky since at least 2009. His health is poor from a stroke late last year and he has difficulty speaking .
The shocking images were taken in ISIS-held territory in the province of Homs and show the two accused men being savagely executed by up to four jihadis. The group of executioners made a display of hugging the blindfolded couple and telling them they were forgiven of their 'sins', before pummeling them to death with hundreds of fist-sized rocks. Images of the horrific murder emerged on social media and were hurriedly shared online by ISIS sympathisers who claim the photographs reveal the terrorists' compassionate side.
British boy, 14, remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with inciting terror overseas. He is thought to be the youngest person charged with Islamist-related terror offences in the UK. The teenager from Blackburn, Lancashire, was arrested last weekend. Allegedly incited an Australian teenager, Sevdet Besim, to behead, run over or shoot a police officer in a 'Lee Rigby style' massacre during an Anzac Day ceremony in Melbourne, Australia. The boy is also alleged to have encouraged the 18-year-old to carry out another decapitation on a 'loner' in their own home.
Chris Christie appeared on The Tonight Show Wednesday evening and called out Jimmy Fallon for his weight jokes about him on the program. After Fallon told Christie he 'looked great,' the New Jersey politician asked him; 'If I look great, what the hell's with all the jokes every night?' Then, to make amends, Fallon gave Christie his favorite food - ice cream. Fallon however pulled out two spoons thinking the men could share the ice cream, at which point Christie took the treat for himself, slowly moving away. Christie meanwhile has not yet announced if he plans to run for president.
Bright yellow gatso had previously enforced the 30mph speed limit for motorists in Handsworth, Birmingham. But it has not been working for two years after every fixed device was switched off in the West Midlands. Around 300 speed and traffic camera, using old technology, were turned off in March 2013.
At 47 stone (660lb) Bettie Jo was housebound and unable to tend to her own needs. Husband Josh was in charge of the shopping and meals and kept her fed with unhealthy foods. She now weighs 35st 8lbs (500lbs) thanks to surgery and can stand up on her own. But Josh has admitted he didn't support the 24-year-old because he feared if she became slimmer, she wouldn't need him anymore.
Celebrity chef Curtis Stone and his wife Lindsay Price have two boys, Hudson, 3, and Emerson, 7 months. The 39-year-old is back in Australia to promote his new cookbook, Good Food, Good Life. Stone says his biggest priority is to feed his children healthy food. He says he doesn't want his son Hudson to have all the nitrates and c*** in a hot dog.
One in seven U.S. residents will be an immigrant by 2023, according to the Center for Immigration Studies. By 2060, immigrants could account for 82 per cent of all population growth in the country. Net immigration will steadily increase over the next 45 years, totaling at 64million. President Barack Obama is trying to use executive powers to expand immigration policies. This could potentially exempt about five million undocumented immigrants from deportation.
Natural World Safaris has launched a new series of ‘Ultimate Safari’ adventures to mark its 10th anniversary. The grand adventure promises to deliver up and close and personal moments with some of the world's most elusive and enchanting wildlife. Each safari can be split into separate legs, or completed in one journey, taking in 21 destinations.
Jamelia said obese women 'should feel uncomfortable' about their unhealthy size. Added that 'unhealthy lifestyles' should not be 'facilitated' on the high street. The panellist said she was 'hounded on Twitter' after airing her views on ITV show. Now insists she was only referring to people larger than a size 20 . 'We come in all shapes and sizes and we all deserve to enjoy shopping for clothes' .
Scientists in The Netherlands were using the Lofar radio telescope. They found it could measure changes in lightning caused by cosmic rays. A storm can have hundreds of millions of volts over multiple kilometres. The method could provide a novel way to understand thunderclouds. Cosmic rays are up to a billion times more energetic than particles at Cern's Large Hadron Collider. They strike the atmosphere and cause an enormous shower of particles, mostly muons, electrons and photons, over a wide area. By measuring this during a thunderstorm, the researchers found they could find out information about the electric field in a thundercloud as it affected the radio emissions.
Last year UK sales of prosecco overtook those of champagne for the first time - £181.8 million compared with £141.3 million. Prosecco is produced from grapes grown in north-eastern Italy, spanning Veneto and Friuli regions. It gets its bubbles from a second fermentation in a tank rather than in the bottle, which gives it a softer fizz.
Andrew Hutchinson raped two patients while they were under general anaesthetic and assaulted others at John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford where he worked in the A&E department between 2011 and 2013. The 29-year-old was convicted of 23 separate charges last month including making indecent images of children, outraging public decency and voyeurism. It has since emerged that an earlier complaint about the nurse was made to bosses at Oxford University Hospitals Trust. In 2009 a student nurse reported Hutchinson as having taken inappropriate photographs at the hospital . But the hospital didn't report it to police as they said there was not sufficient evidence to suggest whether there was grounds for a complaint .
Identical twins start life with the same genes because they come from the same fertilised egg which divides into two embryos. But as they grow older their different life experiences create a variation in the number of hydrogen bonds within the DNA. This could be caused by smoking, sunshine, exposure to chemicals, or different diets. Researchers at the University of Huddersfield have created a technique which they claim can distinguish between the genetic fingerprints of identical twins. Method is called high resolution melt curve analysis (HRMA) The more hydrogen bonds present in DNA, the higher the temperature needed to melt them.
Carl Bradey lost everything he owned in the blaze, which was started by a candle in his Palmerston North rental property last month. The 25-year-old smashed through a window to rescue the child of a family friend, suffering nerve damage that has left him unable to feel anything in his right arm. He has undergone four major operations, including multiple skin grafts and the removal of a damaged vein. The house has been demolished because there was asbestos found in the property .
Andrew Steele, 40, had pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease to two counts of first-degree intentional homicide in the August 22 shooting deaths of his wife, Ashlee Steele, 39, and her sister, 38-year-old Kacee Tollefsbol of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. A jury deliberated for about 10 hours until all but two of the 12 agreed the verdict early on Thursday. Defense attorneys argued that Lou Gehrig's disease had damaged Steele's brain, making him not criminally responsible for the deaths. Steele had been diagnosed with the progressive neurodegenerative disease last June. The couple had been together for 26 years and had two children .
Prime Minister Manuel Valls said five terrorist attacks have been foiled in France since January. Comments follow arrest of Sid Ahmed Ghlam, a 24-year-old computer science student. He was allegedly preparing to storm Catholic churches with armoury of weapons, including Kalashnikovs. Ghlam was caught on Sunday after accidently shooting himself in the leg after allegedly murdering Aurelie Chatelain, 33, in Paris suburb of Villejuif.
Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders said she was 'not afraid' of a legal challenge. She said she is convinced Labour peer is not fit to plead because of his dementia. But she refused to quit because 'making the right decision is not a resigning issue' . Victims and leading politicians have accused her of 'damaging public confidence' in the justice system.
The Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Health Access Initiative said they will be refiling multiple annual tax returns and may audit returns extending as far back as 15 years in case there have been other errors. The charities' errors generally took the form of under-reporting or over-reporting donations from foreign governments, or in other instances, omitted to break out government donations entirely when reporting revenue. Republican critics say the. foundation makes Clinton, who is seeking the 2016 Democratic. presidential nomination, vulnerable to undue influence. Her campaign team calls these claims 'absurd conspiracy theories'
Volcano Calbuco, in Chile's south, erupted without warning at 6pm local time on Wednesday. It is believed to be among the three most dangerous of Chile's 90 active volcanoes. An estimated 1,500 residents from Ensenada, 10 miles away, were forced to flee their homes. The eruption sent a huge plume of gas and ash soaring into the sky 100 miles away. The volcano last erupted in 1961, with a weak eruption following in 1972.
Anika Stanford is helping police with the murder case against her son Vincent Stanford. She arrived at Leeton Police Station on Thursday morning and left 45 minutes later with a detective. Ms Stanford is believed to have given police information which led them to a road in the Cocoparra National Park, where they discovered Ms Scott's burnt remains. Vincent Stanford, 24, has been charged with the Easter Sunday murder of Ms Scott, who disappeared the weekend before her wedding to fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley. The much-loved teacher's family buried her in an emotional funeral on Wednesday .
Henry Rayhons, 78, was accused of having sex with his wife Donna Lou at her nursing home. He had been told her dementia and Alzheimers meant she no longer had the capacity to decide for herself . The Iowa lawmaker had argued that on the night in question he and his wife had been affectionate but they had not had any sexual contact. He was found not guilty by a jury after a trial in Hancock County, Iowa last month . A roommate said she was unsure whether the noises she heard were sexual in nature.
DJ Pete Tong will host 'Pete Tong Prom' at the Royal Albert Hall on July 29. DJ will pay 'homage to Ibiza and its infectious, energetic brand of club music' Proms director Edward Blakeman said it was a 'natural' move to celebrate '20 years of dance' on Radio 1.
The man-made quakes jolted once stable regions in eight states, including parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas. Earthquakes, they said, were sometimes caused by fracking, in which large volumes of water, sand and chemicals are pumped into rock formations to free oil or gas. Researchers say there have been 'substantial increases since 2009 that continue today' .
Deputy finance minister Dimitras Mardas set alarm bells ringing yesterday when he declared the country had been 'running on empty' since February. With a debt repayment deadline looming on May 1, Greece faces the deeply damaging prospect of having to snub its own employees to make a €200m payment to the International Monetary Fund. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is expected to appeal to German Chancellor Angela Merkel for more aid to avoid going bust.
Jake Malone, 60, met a woman calling herself 'RiLi' on a social website 11 months ago. She contacted him after becoming divorced and he decided to pay her a visit in Shenzhen, South China. But when he turned up at her company's address, he found it had been closed for years. Mr Malone now walks the streets of the city with a sign bearing her picture attached to his torso. The pair have sent each other 396 emails in the last 11 months.
Fiona 'Kitty' Carroll was at Kemah Boardwalk Marina as her father worked on his boat on Wednesday but when he checked on the girl 'after a brief moment', she was gone, police said. Her bucket was found in the water but there was no sign of the little girl. Authorities launched sea, land and air searches with the help of Kemah, Nassau Bay, Seabrook police and the U.S. Coast Guard. Dive teams searched the water for more than seven hours on Wednesday evening, while teams used sonar equipment to comb the water to try to locate the girl. Her body was found on Thursday morning.
US alcohol regulators have approved plans for beer brewed from human waste. Production of the beer has been approved by alcohol regulators in Oregon, US. It will be made from waste gathered by sewage treatment firm Clean Water Services. The company will treat the effluent before handing it over to microbrewers who will turn it into a tasty tipple .
Darren Jones, 28, was due to take part in a live TV debate on Made in Bristol's Decision Made . The Labour candidate started swaying on his feet in front of worried audience members. He was escorted out of the studio after complaining of pins and needles in his legs . Mr Jones said he had not been feeling well for a while before fainting but had been determined not to cancel the event .
Kevin Rebbie, 56, of Limerick Township, Pennsylvania, faces several charges, including aggravated indecent assault, unlawful contact with a minor, sexual abuse of children and invasion of privacy. The investigation began when a 15-year-old girl found a hidden camera under the sink in a bathroom in her home in March, according to prosecutors. She told investigators that he had been watching her for years when she was undressing and when he believed she was asleep. Investigators found 41 videos from the hidden camera that included footage of the girl and others while they used the bathroom.
Ivan Balashov was browsing through smartphones in a shop in Novokuznetsk, southern Russia. The 22-year-old took a picture of himself wearing a bobble hat and a fake Reebok top. But after deciding the camera on the mobile was not good enough, he grabbed another handset. He was stopped by shop security who let him go outside with the phone before he ran off. But when police arrived they quickly discovered his selfie on a phone in the store . He had sold the stolen phone in a pawn shop for the equivalent of £120.
Koby Hodder, 10, was playing British Bulldog when he suffered a cardiac arrest in the school playground. His heart suddenly stopped beating blood around his body and he collapsed and lost consciousness. Doctors were able to save him by giving him two shocks with a defibrillator. He was later diagnosed with the same heart condition as former Bolton Wanderers player Fabrice Muamba. Mr Muamba was 'effectively dead' for 78 minutes and had to be shocked 15 times before his heart restarted .
The auction will showcase 351 historically significant and antique jewels spanning from the 18th to the 20th centuries. The most important piece is the Maria Christina Royal Devant-de-­Corsage brooch, which was presented as a wedding gift from King Alfonso XII of Spain to his wife, the Archduchess Maria Christina of Austria in November 1879. Overall, the auction is expected to raise in excess of £53million.
Deborah Kane, from Manchester, had her right eye removed three years ago in a life-saving nine-hour operation. The 46-year-old believes her cancer developed from getting badly burned on holiday in Lanzarote. She also bought cheap sunglasses without proper UV protection when she was 15. She is now cancer free but has to stay out of the sun, and wears a patch over her eye. She recently filmed a segment about her ordeal for an upcoming TV show called 'Fake Britain'
Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond held talks with Top Gear executive producer Andy Wilman. Meeting took place just hours before it was sensationally announced he had quit the BBC. Mr Wilman, a childhood friend of Clarkson, is now free to reunite with the team on rival channel. There is widespread speculation that the men are working on a new motoring series. It would be aired by Netflix, Amazon or another British broadcaster - in what would be a nightmare scenario for the BBC .
Virtual studio DesignCrowd asked people to submit before and after graphics of some of the most well known landscapes as we have never seen them before. Nearly 100 submissions have been created, with a number of them focusing on the 300m-high Eiffel Tower in their creations. The absence of the giant tower left the landscape feeling bare and flat, although it did allow for views from the Trocadéro Gardens, through to the Champ de Mars. Without the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island looks forlorn and barren.
All the land in the lower 48 states was worth a combined $23trillion in 2009, according to new study. Washington DC had the greatest land value, with a staggering $1,050,000 per acre. California was the most valuable state overall at $3.9trillion while Vermont was worth only $44billion .
Two ambulances sent to Epping Forest after caller told crews 'someone' had been run down. But 'victim' turned out to be a squirrel that had been hit by a car in the forest. East of England ambulance service released list of 1,248 'inappropriate' call outs. One man said he had dropped his burger and it was 'bleeding' in Basildon, Essex. Another woman said she felt ill after eating too much takeaway in Chelmsford, Essex .
Alejandro Bouvier of Uruguay filmed the moment another rider got scarily close to his watercraft. Footage shows him zipping towards the driver before he swings around and drives directly in his path. Luckily the two jet skiers avoid a dangerous collision thanks to some swift steering skills.
Lyvette Crespo, 43, was ordered held on $150,000 bail and could face up to 21 years in state prison if convicted. She allegedly shot her husband, Bell Gardens, California Mayor Daniel Crespa, three times in the chest in September during a heated argument about his infidelity. She claims she shot him in self-defense after he punched their 19-year-old son in the face after he intervened in the couple's argument. The mayor's brother, William, says his ex sister-in-law's claims are all lies and that she killed her husband in cold blood.
Dr Mohammad Ali Jawad, 56, allegedly molested another patient at his surgery in Marylebone, London. He allegedly dimmed the lights, shut the blinds and asked her to dance to the music of Julio Iglesias. He then massaged her neck and touched her breasts to the strains of the Spanish singer. Dr Jawad came to prominence when he treated acid attack victim Katie Piper. He denies all the allegations against him and will give evidence at a medical tribunal.
The first black woman to become the top U.S. law enforcement official, Lynch, 55, was approved by a 56-43 vote, with 10 Republicans joining with Senate Democrats to approve her. Curiously absent from the final vote was Texas Senator Ted Cruz - a key opponent of Lynch's nomination. He was the only member of the Senate who did not cast a vote. A copy of a Cruz for President invitation that later began flying around Twitter indicates the Texas senator skipped town early to make a fundraiser at the home of former Texas Rangers owner and billionaire Tom Hicks.
Ten doctors sent a letter to Columbia University urging the school to remove TV celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz from his faculty position because he is a 'charlatan' who promotes 'quack treatments' The 54-year-old used Thursday's episode of The Dr. Oz Show to hit back and claim that the criticism he's received is part of a conspiracy because of his outspoken views on genetically modified food. 'The 10 doctors who attacked me got what they wanted – sensational headlines and sound bites,' said Oz on Thursday's show.
Andrea Yates drowned her five children in the bathtub of their Texas home in June 2001. She was convicted of capital murder in 2002 and sentenced to life in prison. But an appeals court granted her a retrial and in 2006 she was found not guilty by reason of insanity. Russell 'Rusty' Yates, who has since remarried and has a five-year-old son, slammed her murder trial. He said it was the 'cruelest thing I have ever witnessed' and insisted her actions were 'completely a result of her illness'
Cardinal Francis George was remembered Thursday as a man of deep faith, intellect and compassion as Catholics said their final goodbyes to the man who led the nation's third-largest archdiocese and was known as a vigorous defender of Roman Catholic orthodoxy. Hundreds of clergy from around the country, plus Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner joined lay Catholics at Thursday's services. George, a Chicago native, died Friday at age 78, of kidney cancer. He was to be buried Thursday in his family's plot at All Saints Cemetery in nearby Des Plaines .
Dutch natural scientist Antoni van Leeuwenhoek used his body as a guinea pig in an experiment. He took three lice, nestled them among the hairs of his calf and rolled up a tight stocking so that the insects were bound to his leg and then left the stocking on and did not bathe for six days. On the seventh day, he removed the stocking and counted more than 80 eggs but no young lice. He estimated that two pairs of lice could generate 10,000 young in only eight weeks.
The classic ANZAC biscuit is a much-loved classic cookie. FEMAIL asked well-known food authors to contribute their spin on the classic Anzac biscuit recipe. Recipes range from sugar-free, to a pimped-up chocolate and macadamia version... and even a raw recipe .
Mysterious cardboard signs have appeared all over Surrey village of Milford, near Godalming. Written in black marker pen they read: 'please forgive me' and 'we need to talk' . The signs have sparked speculation as to the identity of the author and the reason behind the contrite gesture.
English, Welsh and Northern Irish MPs will be able to set a separate rate of income tax to that in Scotland with MPs north of the border having no say. The plan will involve reforming Parliament’s committee stage, where MPs discuss legislation in detail. No Bill or part of a Bill relating only to England would pass to its third reading and become law without being approved in a ‘grand committee’ made up of all English MPs.
A dozen Native American extras and the cultural adviser walked off the set of Adam Sandler's new movie The Ridiculous 6 on Wednesday. The film stars Sandler, Taylor Lautner, Nick Nolte and Steve Buscemi and is a spoof of The Magnificent Seven. One of the extras, Navajo Nation tribal member Loren Anthony, said the film was offensive towards Native American women. Anthony said that though the film is about the Apache (traditionl dress on left) extras were dressed more like Comanche (traditional dress on right), with braids and chokers.
Paul Guzman of Fairfield, California, the father of 8-year-old Brock Guzman, took video that he claims shows police throwing his wife Suzanne on the ground in handcuffs just moments after they reported their son missing. This after Suzanne refused to let the officers into their home, something Paul claims she was doing for their own safety. Paul claims he was getting ready to drive Brock to school when he left the sleeping boy in the car to run inside and grab something. While inside, someone stole the car, and he and his wife immediately called officers. When they arrived on the scene they said Suzanne refused. to let them in, and that they thought appeared to be blood inside.
Ahmed Gaddaf al-Dam is a former minister and the late Muammar Gaddafi's cousin. He said the 'overwhelming chaos' in Libya 'has become a shame that will haunt the countries' He said western countries have shed 'the tears of crocodiles over democracy and human rights' . But William Hague has defended the government's role in helping to overthrow the dictator.
Juan Carlos and Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein were 'a couple, pure and simple' for a decade, book claims. He was so smitten with her that he considered divorcing his wife, Sofia, it is claimed. The affair ended in 2014 when Juan Carlos abdicated in favour of his son, Felipe. He married former Queen Sofia in 1962 and became king in 1975.
A police officer has been charged with leaking confidential information about the arrest of fallen AFL star Ben Cousins to his girlfriend Monique Dirksz. First Class Constable Daniel Jamieson is accused of divulging information that gave her a particular advantage. The 29-year-old was stood down immediately and charged with four counts of disclosing official secrets between March 11 and 17, 2015. He will appear in Perth Magistrates Court on May 5. The West Australian reports 112 police officers accessed Cousins’ confidential files 300 times in two days, some of whom were working in regional WA. Officers also reportedly accessed files containing information about Daniel Kerr, a fellow former West Coast Eagles player.
John Hinckley Jr. is said to have met the woman at a National Association for the Mentally Ill meeting. This was revealed by his brother Scott during a hearing to determine if he should be able to permanently live outside St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington and instead with his mother, where he has resided 17 days out of the month since December 2013. He was found not guilty by reason of insanity for shooting President Ronald Reagan back in 1981, but still spends half of his days institutionalized .
NBC journalist Jeff Rossen filmed an airport worker at LaGuardia Airport in New York doing push-ups on the runway after loading a plane. Footage shows the employee wearing his high-visibility jacket and gloves while performing the aerobic stunt. The video - filmed April 19 - quickly garnered dozens of 'Likes' on Facebook, with one commenter musing: 'Heavy bags need big muscles'
£80,000 911 Carrera crushed by builder's lorry as they both pulled into side street in Nottingham. Both vehicles had been caught in traffic after a cyclist was injured on nearby road. One onlooker said: 'You've got to feel for the man, it was a really nice car'
Bruce Davis, 72, was convicted in the 1969 slayings of musician Gary Hinman and stuntman Donald 'Shorty' Shea and sentenced to life in prison in 1972. Davis, who once bragged of cutting Shea's head off, claimed he has turned his life around in prison, earning a doctoral degree in philosophy, becoming religious and ministering to other inmates. The parole board cited those accomplishments, along with his age and good behavior as reasons to grant him parole in March last year. Gov. Jerry Brown rejected that decision in August, saying factors in his favor were outweighed by the brutality of the killings and Davis' lack of insight into the crimes.
'I couldn't imagine that' happening, former SS Sgt. Oskar Groening told the Lueneburg state court on Thursday during the third day of his trial. The 93-year-old's answer came in response to a question from attorneys representing Auschwitz survivors who have joined the trial as co-plaintiffs. He is being tried on 300,000 counts of accessory to murder for his role in the deaths of 425,000 Jews between May and July 1944. On Wednesday he described in chilling detail how cattle cars full of Jews were brought to the Auschwitz death camp, stripped of their belongings and then most led directly into gas chambers.
David Billing, 48, went to his GP in October 2013 after being unable to swallow. He was diagnosed with a tumour on the right-hand side of his tongue and diagnosed with mouth cancer. Had 14 hours of surgery at Royal Derby Hospital to remove the tumour and rebuild his tongue. Surgeons sawed through his jawbone and removed part of the tongue and replaced it with muscle from his arm. He is now preparing to run the London Marathon to raise money for Cancer Research.
Poet Rupert Brooke had a string of short-lived relationships with various women before he died aged 27 in April 1915. The letters are part of the John Schroder collection, which has spent decades in private hands but will now be available to the public thanks to a £430,000 grant from King's College.
A waterfall gushing over the Harbour Bridge, a man surfing waves in front of the Opera House and a crocodile stalking flood water inside a train station are just a few of the fake photos to emerge from the Sydney storm. Social media users were left scratching their heads over some of the manipulated snaps being shared during New South Wales’ worst storm in a decade. The more unbelievable Photoshop jobs included a photo of Noah’s Ark majestically cruising into Sydney Harbour amidst a grey stormy backdrop and a Bondi house with sand pouring through its doors. A hoax video showing a wave rider surfing in front. of the Sydney's Opera House was trending not once but twice.
Mark Steven West, 32, will serve four months in jail and eight years probation for having sex with a student in his office at Spring High School in Spring, Texas, in 2012. He had previously said the girl instigated the moment, seducing him by saying she was 'feeling horny' The girl admitted as such to police also, telling them she encouraged West to have sex with her. But despite the light punishment, the judge was scathing in handing down her punishment, saying that just three weeks after the incident the girl graduated, which would have made their encounter legal .
Chris Early, who owns a production company in Knoxville, Tennessee, bought a quadcopter to make commercials but he decided he could use it for personal surveillance purposes too. The tech-enthusiast released footage of one of his remote chaperoning sessions to ABC News, showing how he is now able monitor his child's whereabouts from the skies.
The case centers on charges that Deutsche Bank derivatives traders manipulated the London InterBank Offered Rate, used to peg millions of interest rate-sensitive contracts and loans around the world. Deutsche Bank employees defrauded counterparties in emails, telephone calls and electronic chats, the US said. The $2.5 billion fine is a record for interest-rate manipulation.
41 million tonnes of 'e-waste' worth over £34billion were discarded globally in 2014, according to a shocking report by United Nations University. But only 6 million tonnes was recycled properly in their countries of origin. Broken televisions, computers, microwaves and refrigerators are being illegally exported to African countries and dumped in landfills like Agbogbloshie in Ghana. The whole of the African continent produced only 1.9 metric tonnes of waste and yet 'millions of tonnes' of broken products end up there. The UK contributed 1.5 million tonnes to the staggering 11.6 million tonnes Europe generated last year.
Dave Lee Travis, 69, was convicted of indecently assaulting a woman behind the scenes at Mrs Merton Show. He was sentenced to three months' imprisonment, suspended for two years, in September last year. Today he was awarded more than £4,000 for taxi fares to and from court, as well as a further £630 for hotel stays while he was on trial. The costs will come out of the public purse after his lawyer said criminal proceedings had left him 'financially ruined'
FEMAIL rounds up the celebrities that have aged terribly. From child actors that swiftly deteriorated in the lime light to golden Hollywood stars that have greyed with time. Lindsay Lohan's fast-paced lifestyle is finally catching up to her. Britney Spears was the apple of the eye of every Noughties guy and gal, sporting the widely-popular all-American aesthetic.
Gang rented a restaurant across the road from Guanghui Temple in Zhengdin County, North China. While serving snacks to the public, a team on the inside was digging their way towards the temple's famous Hua Pagoda. Police discovered a seven-metre-deep tunnel that led to a 50m-long underground passage. Five men were arrested following a tip-off, but three are still on the run .
Joan Cheever, founder of The Chow Train non-profit food truck, was serving hot meals out of her personal pickup truck because it is more compact. On April 7, San Antonio police officers issued a citation and a $2,000 fine for failure to serve food out of a licensed food truck. Cheever has retained the services of a lawyer to fight the citation and is scheduled to go to court on June 23.
Brittney Griner, 24, and fiancee and fellow WNBA player Glory Johnson, both 24, were arrested on suspicion of assault and disorderly conduct on Wednesday after a fight at their home in a Phoenix suburb. Griner told police officers that she and her fiancee had just bought their first home together and had been arguing a lot. They were taken into custody around 5pm on Wednesday but neither wished to press charges and were released from jail at 4am on Thursday.
Ruben Blundell, 6, helped deliver his brother Theo, who was four days overdue. His mother Michelle Madden, 30, went into labour in the middle of the night. Left with no time to get to the hospital, the family had to deliver the baby at home. Ruben assisted in the birth by fetching towels and even telling his mother to breathe .
Michelle Carter, 18, appeared in court in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on Thursday accused of encouraging the death of her friend Conrad Roy III last July. Her lawyers are trying to have her case moved out of Bristol County, saying it's 'impossible' for her to receive a fair trial in the area because the District Attorney is the victim's third cousin. The district attorney's office filed a response arguing that the DA, Thomas Quinn, has excused himself from any involvement in the case due to 'a conflict of interest' Carter's parents have insisted their daughter is innocent and had been left overwhelmed by Roy's suicidal talk .
The move will set up a high-profile showdown over Clinton's use of a private email account and server while she was secretary of state. It will also allow the GOP to rehash questions about her performance before and after the deadly assault on a diplomatic compound and a CIA annex in Benghazi, Libya, in September 2012. The September 11, 2012 terror attacks killed four Americans including the US ambassador to Libya. Clinton has twice testified before Congress on the Benghazi matter, telling lawmakers in 2013 that she takes responsibility for missteps by the State Department in the months leading up to the assault.
A schoolgirl was left needing medical treatment at Hounsdown School in Southampton. Her water bottle was spiked with highly corrosive hydrochloric acid during a science lesson. The incident is understood to have been a classroom prank at the specialist science college. Headteacher Julie Turvey said they are taking the matter 'very seriously' .
The store in Avlaston, Derbyshire, officially opened its doors at 8am this morning. To mark opening day, the company gave away golden tickets to the first 100 people through the doors. More than 200 people queued from 10pm last night to get their hands on a 21.5inch TV. Former Derby County player Craig Ramage, now a BBC radio commentator, cut the ribbon.
Kate Temple was called a 'homewrecker' by victim Shelley Williams who accused her of having an affair. The 33-year-old carried out the attack before attempting to buy another drink from the bar. Police found the missing portion of Miss Williams' ear the following day. Temple was jailed for 20 months after she admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm.
Aaron Hernandez, 25, was moved Wednesday to the maximum-security Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley, Massachusetts. He had been at Cedar Junction prison in Walpole since he was convicted April 15 of killing 27-year-old Odin Lloyd in 2013. Lloyd was dating the sister of Hernandez's fiancee. Hernandez's new prison is about ten minues from Fort Devens, where Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been held for the last two years. Souza is considered the most advanced prison in the state by the state Department of Corrections.
Doug Hughes, 61, is 'lucky to be alive' and 'should have been blown out of the air,' Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, told reporters just days after the incident that exposed a gap in the government's efforts to ensure the security of the White House, Capitol and other critical buildings in Washington. Security tracked Hughes as he approached the Capitol last week after taking off from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. A 'judgment call' was made not to shoot Hughes down, Chaffetz said. Hughes was charged with two federal crimes, violating restricted airspace and operating an unregistered aircraft .
Robert Downey Jnr, 50, was speaking to Krishnan Guru-Murthy about Avengers: Age of Ultron. But when he was asked about his history of drug abuse and time in prison, he stormed out. He said: 'I'm sorry, I really don't... what are we doing?' before walking out of the interview. Krishnan can be seen smiling and gesticulating as production team tried to remove microphone.
Emily Clark, Morgan Bass, Caitlyn Baggett, Abbie Deloach, Catherine Pittman and Catherine McKay Pittman were killed in the crash early Wednesday morning. Brittney McDaniel and Megan Richards survived the crash but were hospitalized with injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer that caused the massive pileup reportedly said he wished he was also killed . Thousands of sobbing students and teachers prayed and comforted one another on Georgia Southern University's campus Thursday night during an emotional memorial service. The touching memorial service lasted 45 minutes and included a reading of the Nightingale Pledge- a modified Hippocratic Oath named after Florence NightingALE, the founder of modern nursing.
Attorneys for Brown's parents, Lesley McSpadden and Michael Brown Sr., filed the complaint at the St. Louis County Courthouse on Thursday and called a news conference to announce that the case would bring to light new forensic evidence and raise doubts about the police version of events. The lawsuit is seeking $75,000 in compensation, as well as unspecified punitive damages, and calls for a court order prohibiting the use of police techniques 'that demean, disregard, or underserve its African-American population' Brown, 18, was unarmed and walking in the street with a friend on August 9 when he was shot dead by Officer Darren Wilson. The confrontation sparked a national protest movement.
Nigerian Muslims became angry when one Christian passenger began praying for his life. When he refused to stop, the Muslim migrants threw 12 Christians off the rickety boat. The Muslims 'went mad' and began screaming 'Allah is great' before they attacked migrants who tried to defend him. The other Christians formed a human chain and protected themselves by clinging to the dinghy. Italian police arrested 15 people suspected of the killing including Ousmane Camar from Ivory Coast.
Jules Bianchi remains in a coma after a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix in October 2014. The 25-year-old sustained a severe head injury after crashing into a recovery vehicle. His father Philippe Bianchi has spoken of the pain his family have felt every day since the accident. The Marussia driver is now in Nice, under the watch of neurosurgeons .
Bristol City are eight points clear at the top of League One after two seasons in League One. Steve Cotterill's side face Bradford City at Valley Parade on Tuesday in the FA Cup fourth round . The Robins are on the brink of promotion back to the Championship after two years in League Two. Steve Lansdown has backed the club with his own personal fortune to the hilt.
Emmanuel Adebayor has spent a large chunk of the campaign on the substitutes' bench for Tottenham. The 31-year-old has scored just two goals in the Premier League this season. The Togo international has been linked with a move away from White Hart Lane . The forward's contract expires at the end of the season and he is out of contract in 2016 . Manchester City will contribute £70,000 a week to his £100,000-a-week wages.
Juventus beat Monaco 1-0 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Juventus Stadium on Tuesday night. Arturo Vidal scored from the penalty spot after Ricardo Carvalho tripped Alvaro Morata in the box. The Chile international put Juventus ahead from the spot in the 57th minute. The second leg of the tie will take place at the Stade Louis II next Wednesday .
Jay Dasilva is one of three promising young players on the Blues' books. The 17-year-old left back was recently hailed as a star by Ian Wright. The youngster is expected to be promoted to the first-team squad next season. Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Nathaniel Chalobah and Dominic Solanke have also impressed. The Blues have been buoyed by Jose Mourinho's insistence on promoting youngsters.
Scott Turner Schofield will become the first transgender man to have a recurring role on a daytime soap opera when he appears on The Bold and the Beautiful in May. It will mark the television acting debut of Sch ofield, who is a performer, speaker and author known for his one-person shows that address transgender issues. He will be playing Nick, a mentor of sorts to the character of Maya Avant, played by Karla Mosley.
Middlesbrough beat Rotherham United 2-0 in their Championship clash on Saturday. Lee Tomlin opened the scoring with a fine solo effort five minutes into the second half. Patrick Bamford doubled Boro's lead six minutes later with his 16th goal of the season. The Chelsea loanee missed a late penalty after being brought down by Richard Wood. Boro are now fourth in the Championship table, four points behind the top three.
Former Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos has picked his Champions League dream team. The Brazilian won the competition three times in five seasons with Los Blancos. Iker Casillas, Cafu, Paolo Maldini, Ronaldinho, Zinedine Zidane, Clarence Seedorf and Ronaldo make the team. Carlos says he missed Claude Makelele's influence when he left for Chelsea.
Fulham will sound out Brentford manager Mark Warburton about taking over at Craven Cottage. Owner Shahid Khan planning to release a budget of £20million to spend on new players. The Cottagers are deliberating over the future of Kit Symons. Symons replaced Felix Magath in September but has won only one of his last eight games .
Douglas Bader lost his legs in a flying accident in 1931 and ended up in a German prison camp. He was shot down over France in August 1941 and was captured in Warburg, Germany. It was there that he was involved in a mass break-out that pre-dated the Great Escape. The plot was hatched by Scottish lieutenant Jock Hamilton-Baillie, 23, and involved build folding ladders to escape over the wire. Bader described what happened as 'the most brilliant escape conception of this war' The rights to historian Mark Felton's book Zero Night have been bought by producers.
Leonie Granger, 25, targeted playboy Mehmet Hassan, 56, at a casino in London's West End. The care assistant used her good looks to befriend the poker player, who showered her with gifts. But after going back to his flat with him one night she made her excuses and left the door unlocked. Her boyfriend and accomplice tied up the father of three and kicked him to death as they ransacked his home to find his hidden winnings. Judge William Kennedy described the attack as 'pitiless and wicked', adding: 'It was quite simply an act of brutality which defies reason'
Yannick Bolasie scored a hat-trick in Crystal Palace's 4-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Referee Anthony Taylor sprinted past Lee Cattermole to be 10 yards from the winger. Chelsea's Gary Cahill won 13 of 15 duels for the ball against Kurt Zouma . Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina has kept six clean sheets since replacing Wojciech Szczesny . Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has struggled for form since returning from injury .
Eden Hazard won the PFA Player of the Year award at a glittering ceremony in London. The 24-year-old Belgian has scored 18 goals in all competitions for Chelsea this season. Hazard joined Chelsea from Lille in 2012 and put pen to paper on a new five-and-a-half-year deal in February. The Blues are on the brink of winning the Premier League for the first time since 2010 .
Barcelona beat Valencia 2-0 at the Nou Camp to move five points clear at the top of La Liga. Lionel Messi scored his 400th goal for Barcelona in 471 games on Saturday. Luis Suarez opened the scoring after just 56 seconds with a first-time finish. Messi added a second in stoppage time to seal the victory for Luis Enrique's side. Dani Parejo missed a penalty in the ninth minute but Claudio Bravo saved it.
Brent Council said it was no longer able to afford to pay for a live-in carer to look after Robert Clark. This is despite the fact he had already spent £50,000 of his life savings on his care. Pensioner's plight prompted armed forces charity Help for Heroes to set up a fund-raising campaign. In just four days the total amount of donations has reached £10,000, despite setting an initial target of £5,000.
Portsmouth have sacked manager Andy Awford following Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Morecambe. The League Two club parted company with Awford at a meeting at the club's Roko training ground this morning. The 42-year-old has been in charge just over a year and won 20 of the 55 matches that he was in charge, Portsmouth are 14th in League Two.
‘Human Harvest: China’s Organ Trafficking’ will show how researchers around the world - including human rights lawyer David Matas and former Canadian member of parliament David Kilgour - began to uncover the gory details. The pair have spent years investigating organ trafficking in China, and it's claimed that political prisoners are being used as live organ donors. They believe the organs come from members of the Falun Gong movement – a quasi-religious group with millions of followers, which is banned by the Chinese Government. Ten,000 organs are transplanted in China every year, yet there are only a tiny number of people on the official donor register.
Juan Cuadrado arrived at Chelsea for £23m from Fiorentina but has failed to impress at Stamford Bridge. Wilfried Bony has scored just one goal since his £28m move to Manchester City. Mauro Zarate is yet to make an impression at Loftus Road after joining QPR on loan. Ronald Koeman's Southampton loan signing Filip Djuric has struggled to impress .
Jose Mourinho's side are nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table with six games to play. The Blues face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in their next Premier League game . Hammersmith and Fulham council have sent a letter to residents of the area outlining their plan for a victory parade if Chelsea win the title. The letter was delivered to residents in the area over the past few days . The parade would take place on Monday, May 25 and would be funded by the club .
Radamel Falcao started for Manchester United against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge . The Colombian forward was schooled by Chelsea captain John Terry . Eden Hazard opened the scoring for the Premier League leaders in the 38th minute . But the former Porto man struggled to impose himself on the game . He has yet to score against the top level Premier League teams .
Newcastle have lost seven straight Premier League games under interim manager John Carver. The Magpies have lost their last four games in all competitions. Mike Ashley is not a football man, certainly not in the same way as the increasing number of disillusioned supporters at St James’ Park. The tracksuit tycoon looks after the money, obsessing over the finances at his business empire, which includes SportsDirect, Tesco and his football club in the north east.
Philippe Coutinho described it as the 'ultimate honour' to speak to Brazil icon Pele. The 22-year-old was a special guest for Liverpool's clash with Manchester United last month. Coutinho is on the six-man shortlist for the PFA Player of the Year award . Liverpool face Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday .
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid drew 0-0 at the Vicente Calderon on Tuesday night. The two bitter rivals played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Gareth Bale endured another frustrating evening as he failed to make an impact. Atletico keeper Jan Oblak was the only thing standing between Real Madrid and a hat-trick of first-half goals .
Carter and Jack Hanson, from Raleigh, North Carolina, met World War II veteran Robert Harding, 89, on board the retired Yorktown aircraft carrier in Charleston, South Carolina. Mr Harding served as an aircraft handler on the warship many decades before his young friends were born . The two brothers began their obsession with naval history when they got into the game Battleship a few years previously .
Real Madrid beat Malaga 3-1 at the Bernabeu on Saturday evening. Luka Modric limped off in the second half with a sprained ligament in his right knee. The Croatian could miss the rest of the season with a recovery time of between five and six weeks. The news comes as the club wait to assess the full extent of Gareth Bale's calf injury. The Welsh forward was forced off after less than five minutes against Malaga .
Cesc Fabregas returned to the Emirates Stadium for the first time since leaving for Barcelona in 2011. The midfielder was booed as he operated in the first half in a deep role alongside Nemanja Matic. The Arsenal midfielder was booked for a dive after a knee-to-knee collision with Santi Cazorla. Jose Mourinho has not beaten Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger in 13 games as the hoodoo continues.
Chelsea drew 0-0 with Arsenal in their Premier League clash at the Emirates on Sunday. John Terry was at the heart of Chelsea's solid defensive display. Jose Mourinho said it was the captain's best performance under him. Jamie Carragher said Terry is the best defender to play in the Premier League era. Thierry Henry also praised Terry for bouncing back in the past two seasons under Mourinho.
John Terry has never had pace but that is not a problem as he reads the game so well. Chelsea are undefeated against the top four this season where Arsenal have lost twice. Manuel Pellegrini's fate will be one of the toughest choices Man City's owners have faced. City are dreaming of Pep Guardiola but it's unlikely the Bayern boss will make the move to City. Dame N’Doye was the star and could have had a hatful but I love the way he took his second.
Dougie Freedman is on the verge of agreeing a new two-year deal at Nottingham Forest. Freedman has stabilised Forest since he replaced Stuart Pearce in February. The club's owners are pleased with the job he has done at the City Ground. Forest made an audacious attempt on the play-off places when Freedman replaced Pearce but have tailed off recently.
New satellite images reveal China has built an airstrip on disputed territory in the South China Sea. They reveal the country's rapid progress in constructing the runway on the contested Fiery Cross Reef. The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan all claim the area. Images reveal the reef was virtually untouched in March 2014 but by March this year, it had been transformed into an artificial island which could be used for military operations. They follow equally disturbing photographs released earlier this month showing a flotilla of Chinese vessels dredging sand onto another artificially-built island on nearby Mischief Reef.
U.S. President Barack Obama said China is 'using its sheer size and muscle to force countries into subordinate positions' amid reports of controversial land reclamation efforts in the South China Sea. But furious Chinese leadership claims it is Washington which possesses - and wields - the greatest military muscle. Comes as satellite images show Chinese vessels dredging sand onto artificially-built land masses near the Spratly Islands - an area which many other nations claim. The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan all have overlapping claims to the region.
Frank Ernest Shepherd, III of Houston, Texas, led police on a high-speed chase after being pulled over for a traffic stop that ended when he slammed into another vehicle. He then got out of the car and reached into his backseat before being shot by police. No weapons were found in the car, which was riddled with bullet holes after the incident. It is still not known why Shepherd was fleeing from police or what he was reaching for after he crashed his car .
World leaders were joined by Princes Charles and Harry on the Royal Navy's flagship HMS Bulwark in Turkey's Dardanelles straits to mark the centenary of the catastrophic landings . The Gallipoli peninsula is in modern-day Turkey, but in 1915 it was part of the Ottoman Empire. The Allied landings failed spectacularly, with 250,000 Allied troops injured or killed in vain. Historian Stephen Chambers has collected more than 100 rare photographs, many taken by the troops themselves, including poignant images of their preparation for the first landings.
Dr Mehmet Oz's fellow faculty members at Columbia University have written an op-ed lashing out at how his 'unsubstantiated medicine... sullies the reputation' of the university. But they also leap to the physician's defense in the piece, saying that his on-air 'Ozisms' should not cancel out his stellar work at the university, where he has an unblemished record as a doctor. The eight staff wrote the op-eds for USA Today after 10 doctors urged Columbia to sever all ties with Oz. Those doctors accused him of being a 'charlatan' who promotes 'quack treatments' on his syndicated talk show.
Linda Thompson, Bruce Jenner's second wife, tweeted a message of support for the Olympian ahead of his ABC prime time special with Diane Sawyer set to air on Friday night. It's the first public comment the former beauty queen, who was married to the Olympic gold medalist from 1981 to 1986, has made about his rumored transition from male to female. She compared his expected revelations about his personal journey to the magnitude of what he accomplished as an athlete.
Living near a congested road can increase the chance of developing dementia, research has found. Researchers examined the brains of more than 900 people aged more than 60 and assessed the pollution risk. They found evidence that living near congested roads or polluted areas can lead to ‘silent strokes’ which in turn cause shrinkage of the brain and other damage.
Zermatt in the Upper Valais area of Switzerland has imposed the ban after a report from an animal welfare charity alleged the dogs were kept in 'miserable conditions' The St Bernard dogs are being kept as tourist props by a company in the town that treats them very badly, the charity said. The dogs are left without food or water in foul smelling conditions and not given enough exercise, it said.
Julie Schenecker, 54, was convicted last May of shooting her son Beau, 13, and daughter Calyx, 16, in their upscale Tampa Bay, Florida home in January 2011 while her husband served overseas. Now in an exclusive jailhouse interview, she has claimed she pulled the trigger to 'save' her children, despite previously admitting to authorities that she had shot them for being 'mouthy' When asked if she regretted the shooting, she said: 'I saved them. I couldn't let it happen to Calyx' .
Jordan Brennan, 17, was killed after breaking into Gangnam Style dancing in his local corner shop. He was attacked by a 16-year-old boy who thought his South East Asian ethnicity was being mocked. His mother Kim, 43, says he was a 'cheeky chappy' and 'lots of fun' and loved dancing. She said: 'He loved dancing to 'Gangnam Style' and The Shuffle, but that day, it cost him his life' Kim, from Gorton, Manchester, says the killer's eight month sentence is an insult to her son.
The list is dominated by European nations, particularly those in Scandinavia, and measures a country's population by factors contributing to its citizens' contentment, rather than wealth. Britons are happier now than they were two years ago, the study found, but still ranks in at a relatively lowly 21st place. Despite often mocking its northern neighbour as an inferior nation, the United States is a full 10 places below Canada, ranking at 10th and fifth respectively. Unsurprisingly the world's least happy countries are places ravaged by war and extreme poverty - with Syria, Burundi and Togo at the bottom of the 158-nation strong list.
Business leaders have voiced their fears over the 'disastrous Tory campaign' They believe it has been too focussed on 'personal attacks and scaremongering' . They believe negative tactics have done little to discredit Labour leader Ed Miliband. Comes as bookies named Miliband as the bookies' favourite to be next prime minister.
Fossicker Ashley Manzie found the medal in Melbourne's Springvale Park with his metal detector last week. It belonged to Frederick Biddulph, who served with the 23rd Australian Infantry Battalion at Gallipoli between 1914 and 1915. He posted photos of the medal to an online fossicking forum, which led him to Sydney man Stephen Norton. Mr Norton thinks the medal doesn't belong to Frederick at all, but to his brother Lewis. Frederick never joined the army because he lost two fingers 'blowing up fish' before the war.
Alexis Douglas was playing at her sister's friend's house in Melbourne in January when a neighbour's pitbull attacked the little girl. The five-year-old needed 50 stitches to her face and still requires treatment for the next three years, which her mother Monique Douglas says will cost nearly $10,000. The dog's owner escaped without a conviction for not registering his pitbull and was instead handed a $1500 fine by the court. Mrs Douglas says she cries every day for her daughter who is unable to play outside by herself.
The vaccine, known as RTS,S, took 30 years to develop but it is now hoped it can be used to save millions of lives. Drug firm GlaxoSmithKline has applied for a licence from the European Medicines Agency. Tests were carried out on 15,500 toddlers and babies in sub-Saharan Africa. Number of clinical cases of malaria reduced by 36 per cent after four years. But the protection waned over time and boosters worked less well than the initial dose.
Pupils must sign 'home-school agreement' before they start at Turnham Primary School in September. They must also promise not to use homophobic and racist phrases and be tolerant of different sexual orientations and lifestyles. School's chair of governors has apologised for any offence or distress caused to parents.
The horse, Charly, was patrolling Venice Beach with his minders on Tuesday when the vandalism incident occurred. It was broad daylight, and somehow the person managed to spray Charlie without the handlers seeing - a move that taggers pride themselves on, but usually with stationary objects and facades. The key to finding the tagger likely lies in deciphering the tag, RBS, and working out who it belongs to.
Damon Clay, 17, was left with burns covering 70 per cent of his body after two other teens attacked him with a pot of boiling rice while he was sleeping. He is now in a medically induced coma in critical condition at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Officers have arrested 19-year-old Quintavious Barber and 18- year-old Malik Morton for aggravated assault and cruelty to a child, among other charges. Neighbors say the three teens were friends. Clay had been in jail for a burglary and was just released on a three-month program offered by a nonprofit in the area.
Anthony Trollope, a famous novelist, introduced post boxes to the UK in 1852 after seeing them in France. The first boxes were erected in Jersey as a trial before appearing across mainland Britain. The limited edition sheet of stamps feature images of Trollope and his life, including the first post box design .
Around 15 animals ran away from their pen in Schodack in Rensselaer County on Thursday evening and then swam across the Hudson River. They then started running down the Thruway, a series of toll roads which link up the major cities in the state, including Buffalo and New York City. Three men hired by the farm were cleared to open fire Friday afternoon in a stream in woods in the town of Coeymans, about 10 miles south of the state capital Albany. The decision was made after experts agreed tranquilizers would not be effective and no portable corrals could hold the animals.
Scottish First Minister said she would form anti-Tory alliance with Labour and other smaller parties. SNP could win as many as 50 MPs in Scotland - allowing Ed Miliband to become Prime Minister. Comments came as Labour slipped four points behind Tories in latest polls - with Tories up to 36 per cent.
Molly Parks, 24, was found dead on April 16 in the bathroom of the pizza restaurant where she worked in Manchester, New Hampshire with a needle still in her arm. Her father, Tom Parks, said she had abused alcohol and prescription pills before moving on to heroin. Her family has written an honest obituary about her struggle with drugs. 'She made a lot of bad decisions including experimenting with drugs,' it reads .
Michael Hanline, 69, was convicted of murder for the fatal shooting of truck driver JT McGarry in 1980, and on Wednesday a judge dismissed the charges against him. In a video posted on April 20 by the California Innocence Project, which has been working to free Hanline since 1999, he is seen on the day he was released at the counter of a Carl's Jr asking for a hamburger 'they show on TV with the bacon on it' As he dug into his meal of a large Mile High Bacon Cheeseburger with fries and a drink, he said: 'My oh my, that's what meat tastes like huh?'
The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider is widely regarded by many as the most beautiful convertible ever made. But it is best known for that infamous scene in the 1986 teen comedy starring Matthew Broderick. The car, in classic Ferrari red, was the pride and joy of the father of Ferris Bueller's best friend Cameron in the movie. That was until the friends take the model out for a spin which results in the convertible accidentally smashing through its glass showroom doors into the ravine below. It will be sold next month at RM Sotheby's auction in Villa Erba, Italy, and has a guide price of around £8 million.
Kiwi jihadi Mark John Taylor has posted a video to Youtube urging IS sympathisers to attack Anzac Day services in Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush confirmed Taylor was 'known to New Zealand authorities' and that this was not his first attempt at publicly 'airing his views' Prime Minister John Key told 3 News the troubling video only further confirms that IS are a growing threat to NZ and its people .
Beth O'Rourke, 44, of Paxton, Massachusetts, has spent the past 7 years fighting stage four biliary cancer, and on April 16, the mother of Courtney, 11, and Seamus, 8, lost that fight. In her obituary, she wrote about how happy she was, even though she was gone . 'I LOVED my life. I loved a long run, to sit quietly by the lake, to read and dance and sing and be silly with our children,' she wrote. 'We loved watching summer storms blow across the water, until tears ran down our legs!'
Sarah Grimes sued the coach's daughter Kristen Saban in 2012 over a fight they had while attending college in 2010. Grimes said she suffered lasting injuries during the brawl, which evidence showed began over a Facebook post after a night of drinking. The two sorority sisters and five other girlfriends were hanging out in Saban's apartment when they began to bicker over a boyfriend. Grimes banged on Saban's bedroom door demanding that the post be deleted and the two were soon in a tussle that included pushing and hair pulling. Saban then locked herself in the bathroom, and posted on her Facebook: 'No one likes Sarah, Yayyyyy!'
The Martingale Betting Strategy of doubling up originated in France and is used with levels of success by punters on ANZAC Day throughout Australia. It's a system of betting which originated in. France and involves betting a stake to win an amount of money, if they fail to win with the first bet they increase their. stake to recover their losses plus win the initial targeted win amount on the second bet and so on. The traditional game of Two Up involves two coins but many venues now play with three for ease of betting.
Jay Brittain, 63, was worried that the baby owls at Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre, Herefordshire, look so similar at birth that he could end up overfeeding them, which can be fatal for the birds. So he instructed workers at the farm to varnish the claws of each fluffy owlet using nail polish in their very own 'talon salon' The first born Tawny owl is given orange talons, the second hatched has theirs painted purple and for the third born, pink.
Apple Watch goes on sale today - but none of its stores will have them in stock. Instead, consumers will have to pre-order online and wait for their arrival in June. Analysts believe Apple is sitting on some two million pre-orders and that sales could top 20 million this year.
Rhiannon Langley, 24, is recovering from Rhinoplasty at a Bangkok hotel. The Melbourne hairdresser is part of the $5,190 'Bangkok Nose Job' medical tourism package. She has been updating her Instagram feed daily, and sharing her progress in a series of Snapchat videos. The 24-year-old says she has been 'chilling out' by the pool, getting manicures and pedicures, shopping and eating out .
The White House doubled down today on President Barack Obama's Earth Day message that climate change is 'a problem now' and knocked political figures who disagree with him as climate deniers and opportunists. 'The preponderance of scientific evidence is on the side of the president in making this argument,' White House spokesman Josh Earnest said. Earnest's channeling of former Vice President Al Gore, star of the 2006 global warming documentary an Inconvenient Truth, followed the president's gas-guzzling, 1,836 mile trip on Wednesday, Earth Day, to the Florida Everglades.
Mick Schumacher will make his Formula 4 debut in the ADAC Formula 4 series in Germany this weekend. The 16-year-old will drive under his own name for the first time in his career. He will start on the grid in 19th position out of 38 tomorrow and will take part in two more races on Sunday . The boy will follow in the footsteps of his father, who won a record 91 races in Formula 1 .
Lack of natural daylight is thought to be driving up rates of short-sightedness among young. Chinese scientists have reported a 23 per cent reduction in myopia in children who spend an extra 40 minutes a day in the sunshine. Leading eye surgeon David Allamby warned that an increase in eyesight problems is likely in Britain if children do not regain a love of the great outdoors.
Mahonia, a traditional herbal treatment for acne, is a number one bestseller in Japan. Neal's Yard Remedies created a tincture packed with the stuff, as well as a purifying blend of the skin-loving botanicals calendula, schisandra and gotu kola. Mahonia has been used traditionally for skin itchiness, infections and irritations.
An Ohio woman and her Catholic husband decided to have an abortion at 23 weeks after learning that their unborn daughter had a chromosomal defect 'incompatible with life outside the womb' The baby had 69 chromosomes instead of the normal 46, an abnormality that also resulted in Dandy Walker Syndrome. The baby also had a diaphragmatic hernia and severely stunted growth, weighing 8oz when she should have weighed just over a pound. The mother was also at a higher risk for preeclampsia, a blood pressure-related pregnancy complication that can be fatal.
More than 50 per cent of participants in a study of 12,000 appeared to want to work for Richard Branson. The Department of Immigration ranked third in the survey of Australia’s Most Attractive Employer awards. Department of Defence and the Department of Health were also named in the top ten .
Alison, 43, from Gloucestershire, had a breast augmentation operation six years ago. She was left with a deformed breast that 'looked like a croissant' following an infection. The retail worker has now had a 13th operation to fix the damage on her breasts. She has warned of the dangers of getting a cut-price boob job abroad .
Shaun Smith, 25, and Jason Collins, 22, attacked two men after a night of heavy drinking . The pair, from Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, each downed six beers and 15 shots . CCTV footage shows Smith stamping 18 times on his victim's head and Collins punching him . Pair were expected to be jailed for the 'deeply unpleasant and inexcusable' assault . But judge James Hill, QC, said he had decided to show mercy after hearing glowing tributes and being told the Army was keen to keep them.
One-year-old Sarina Aziz became agitated on a flight from Israel to Luton after being moved from her seat. Parents Ariella and Mark Aziz struggled to keep their daughter still after strapping her in the connector belt required for children under the age of two to sit on their lap. They say they were shocked to find that staff had decided to alert the captain, who took the decision to halt the flight and call security to remove the family from the plane. Transavia Airlines said that the action was justified as the child was not 'following safety instructions'
TV presenter Richard Wilkins retraced the steps of his grandfather's footsteps in Gallipoli. His grandfather, George William Thomson, a qualified dentist, served as part of the New Zealand medical corps in World War One. The 60-year-old told Daily Mail Australia of his immense pride at the role his grandfather played and at seeing the medals and reading his diary at the war memorial in Auckland. 'It’s quite overwhelming, I was keeping a stiff upper lip until tonight, when we visited a Turk memorial at Ari Burnu,' said Wilkins.
Rachael Bishop, 19, was working an afternoon shift at the ice cream chain's Lynnwood, Washington store. A man wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses came in, unzipped his jacket and showed her he had a gun. As the man reached into the till, Bishop tried to swat his hand away. When that didn't stop him, she started punching him in the head multiple times. The robber punched Bishop right back, and that's when she said he managed to steal $280.
Heida Reed, 27, stars in the period drama as Poldark's former lover Elizabeth. She said Turner, 31, was being 'objectified' in a way that would not be tolerated if he were female. 'I don't think it should be any more allowed than if a woman was in the same situation'
Youngstown State University student government leaders said they decided to remove the posters after consulting with university officials. The posters included profanity and promoted the event as a time to not highlight sexual orientation or differences among students. They encouraged students to 'go about your day without telling everyone about how 'different' you are' University officials are investigating possible student code violations and disciplinary action may follow.
Andrea McVeigh, 44, left scarred for life after being knocked down by cyclist in Bermondsey, south London. The social media manager suffered two three-inch gashes to the middle of her forehead. Met Police have issued CCTV footage of a cyclist they want to speak to in connection with the crash.
The worrying trend started sweeping social media over the weekend, encouraging teens to blow their lips up to epic proportions using bottles or shot glasses to mirror Kylie Jenner's often voluptuous looking pout. The reportedly painful and dangerous trend involves participants placing their mouth over the opening of a cup, jar or other narrow vessel and sucking in until the air vacuum causes their lips to swell up. Footage posted by Elihudi Justin Urassa, from Brighton, has been watched more than 3.5million times on Facebook.
Nigel Farage says he gets an ‘unbelievably’ positive welcome when he meets black people. But he said claims the party is racist have stopped many supporters from backing him publicly. The Ukip leader said the idea that Ukip is racist is based on ‘no evidence whatsoever’. He said: ‘The only people who think Ukip are racist are white people'
'Yes, we will be all watching as a family tonight,' the 34-year-old beauty told E! when stopping by Variety's 2015 Power Of Women luncheon in New York City on Friday. 'The family is watching all together with Bruce, so I’m literally rushing out right after this to catch a flight home so they can wait and watch it with me,' she said.
Baltimore police have come under intense scrutiny after Freddie Gray was taken into custody and suffered an unexplained spinal injury that led to his death. Six officers have been suspended with pay as local police and federal authorities investigate. Commissioner Anthony Batts said the investigation is being refined and the picture is getting 'sharper and sharper' However, he ruled out the possibility of his resignation, saying: 'That's not going to happen' .
Vladmir Lenin was behind the Bolshevik take-over of power in Russia in 1917. The Bolshevik leader's remains were embalmed on Stalin's orders when he died aged 53 in 1924. His body is on public display in a mausoleum on Moscow's Red Square more than two decades after the break-up of the former USSR. The gruesome job is the responsibility of a team of 200 scientists working in a lab dedicated to the former leader's corpse. They brag that their technique has been the result of almost a century of fine-tuning. It has benefited real-world medical applications, according to Scientific American.
Artist Frank McKeever from Florida created these amazing posters. They show how we could colonise various worlds in the solar system. Included are humans skiing on a moon of Uranus and living in cities on Mars. Others show life on Europa and near Saturn - and a destroyed Earth on Venus. The posters were created by artist and entrepreneur Frank Mc Keever, 28, from St Augustine in Florida. He hopes the posters encourage us to expand our presence into solar system - especially as our planet is vulnerable to cosmic disasters.
Between 2004 and 2013, the number of passenger vehicle drivers aged 16 to 19 involved in U.S. fatal crashes decreased from 5,724 to 2,568, per 100,000 people. New safety features in cars and graduate license restrictions are among the top reasons for the dramatic drop. Graduated licenses decrease overall crash rate in teen drivers by 20 to 40 per cent.
Timothy Crook is accused of murdering his parents Bob, 90, and Elsie, 83, in July 2007. He is alleged to have driven their bodies 150 miles in a grey Nissan Micra to Lincoln. But the car he is said to have used to transport the bodies has been lost, Bristol Crown Court was told. His lawyer said the blunder could have forensic consequences for his case.
The fort was found on top of the Dunnicaer sea stack close to Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. It appears to have been built with stone imported from elsewhere in the country. Stones used to construct the walls were engraved with Pictish designs of fish and disks with broken spears through them. Archaeologists believe the stronghold, which would have been cut off from the land at high tide, may have been one of a number that lined the east coast of Scotland.
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT . Japanese authorities found radiation readings of up to 480 microsieverts per hour in Tokyo park. This is nearly half the recommended annual limit of exposure for a person in the city. Authorities believe the radiation could be coming from something buried underneath the park.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams of Ohio announced on Thursday that it has initiated a voluntary recall of all of its ice creams, frozen yogurts, sorbets and ice cream sandwiches. The company is ceasing all sales and closing all scoop shops until all products are ensured to be 100 per cent safe. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture found the listeria in a sample of Jeni's ice cream it had randomly collected at a Whole Foods in Lincoln, Nebraska. The action follows a similar recall by Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries on Monday night .
Shaker Aamer is expected to be freed in June, according to US government sources. The 48-year-old has been held at Guantanamo Bay without charge or trial for more than 13 years. The father-of-four is the longest-serving UK resident in the notorious prison camp in Cuba. He has a British wife and four children in London and has been cleared for release twice .
Christopher Wheeler, 54, had more than 2,000 images and videos of boys engaging in sex acts with men when police raided his $350,000 mansion in Wilmington, Delaware, in October 2013. One of those showed a naked boy with his head being held by an adult male while performing a sex act. The former headmaster at the exclusive Tower Hill School in Delaware, who earned nearly $370,000 a year in the position, was arrested after police searched his mansion, school office and private plane. The investigation stemmed from allegations he had sexually his adopted son, aspiring professional golfer Nikolai, and two other teenagers. Nikolai has denied the allegations and Wheeler has not faced abuse charges
Rose McGrath of battle Creek, Michigan has been kicked out of St. Joseph's Middle School for poor attendance and poor academic performance. 'I didn't do anything wrong, but they still got rid of me,' Rose McGrath said tearfully. The school says that Rose only attended school 32 days out of this entire school year. Rose was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia in 2012 and though she is done with her treatment she still feels ill and has trouble attending her classes and finishing her schoolwork .
Charlene Wall Jeffs, 58, is the legal wife of Lyle Jeffs - brother of Warren Jeffs and current leader of the polygamous Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She claims to have been excommunicated in September 2014, and is now fighting to have her two youngest children, who still live with her husband, returned to her. She says she was only allowed to cook and clean during her expulsion and was not allowed to see her children. Mrs Jeffs is now trying to get the two children - a 17-year-old boy and 14- year-old girl - to come and living with her.
Jessa, 22, and her 19 Kids and Counting star husband Ben Seewald, 19, are expecting their first child on November 1. The baby is due on Jessa and Ben's one year wedding anniversary . The couple announced their pregnancy in a video for TLC.com, which featured them both making health smoothies.
The 65-year-old told Diane Sawyer he embarked on hormone therapy and electrolysis, and had plastic surgery to make his features look more feminine, shortly after winning the Olympic gold. He stopped hormone injections and breast reduction surgery after meeting Kris Kardashian in late 1990. The couple married months after meeting on April 21, 1991, and went on to have two children together - Kendall, now 19, and Kylie, 17, - before divorcing in December last year .
Paul Gregory, 51, claimed exercise left him breathless, despite being a keen walker and mountaineer. He was fined £795 and ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work at Luton Magistrates' Court. Bedford Borough Council said it was one of the 'most outrageous cases' of blue badge fraud.
The airport could also be called 'Birmingham London' as the HS2 rail link will make the hub just 38 minutes from the centre of the capital - only ten minutes further away than Terminal 5 at Heathrow. A similar rebranding in China has attracted thousands of tourists to Birmingham by advertising its proximity to Shakespeare's place of birth.
Ann Summers is known for its mainstream erotic lingerie and toys. The brand has now unveiled its very first foray into bridal wear, priced between £14 and £85. Emma Louise Connolly, the current face of Ann Summers, models the collection. She is known as the girlfriend of Made In Chelsea's Ollie Proudlock.
Sonia Sharrock watched in horror as her stud farm in Woodberry, in Maitland in the Hunter Region of New South Wales - one of the worst affected areas by the storm - rapidly flooded. Her brother-in-law Steve Spowart dived down into the freezing cold water to cut the barbed wire and free the horses that had become tangled in fences amidst the floods. The animals’ owner, Sonia Sharrock, praised her ‘absolutely amazing’ brother- in-law, for his incredible feat, saying ‘I don’t know what I would have done without him and my sister'
Suspects, all of Somali descent, were detained after months of being monitored by the government agency through one of their former allies. On Thursday, there were audible gasps in the court room as a government official revealed the informant, who once planned to travel to Syria himself, has been paid at least $13,000 for providing tip-offs. The suspects' families screamed from the packed public gallery as their lawyers questioned the reliability of the mole. However, U.S. Magistrate Judge Becky Thorson maintained there was probable cause to believe a crime was committed, and ordered the four men to remain in custody while the case proceeds.
Dubai-based artist Martin Beck has produced the series of gritty portraits laced with melancholy humour in his latest project called We Can Be Heroes. His subjects look like they can't get over the fact they've had to retire, or like they never quite passed at superhero school. The collection has a total of 20 portraits and fine art limited edition prints, and they're all available to purchase.
A 23-year-old man was arrested on Thursday and charged with one count of armed robbery. He was remanded in custody to appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court at a later date . The man allegedly robbed the Taylors Hill store last month wearing a blonde curly wig, red lipstick, a mauve skirt and wide brimmed hat. He allegedly confronted a female cashier with what appeared to be a homemade machine gun he pulled out of a bag before making off with cash .
Sofia Abramovich, 18, is the daughter of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. She is the middle child of Chelsea FC owner Abramovich's five offspring with second wife Irina. Sofia has taken to the social networking site to share snaps of her life. But she has been criticised for her appearance and weight on the site. She has now hit back saying she is going to turn the negative comments into positivity .
Anzac Day falls on a Saturday this year, meaning all states but WA will miss out on holiday on Monday. The agreement was designed to provide uniformity of public holidays across the nation. It was decided that a public holiday for Anzac Day would only be triggered if it fell on a Monday. If Easter, Christmas, Australia Day, the Queen's Birthday or Labour Day fall on a weekend, a holiday is granted on a weekday. Bosses in some states have been warned to expect a rise in employees calling in sick.
A house in Narrabeen has been demolished after it was damaged during this week's storm in Sydney. A group of highly trained firefighters, police and engineers undertook the difficult task of pulling it down. A tree stump on the hill prevented the house from falling further down, but authorities feared it was only a matter of time before it caused further damage to surrounding properties. A firetruck had been brought in to dampen the house and the surrounding area as the property contained asbestos, which needs to be wet in order to prevent the toxic material becoming airborne.
Zeid Ra'ad Al Husein said Katie Hopkins used language similar to that of Rwandan media in 1994 genocide. He said it was reflective of 'nasty underbelly of racism characterising migration debate in EU countries. This was 'sapping compassion for thousands of people fleeing conflict, human rights violations and economic deprivation who are drowning in the Mediterranean', he said.
The Duchess of Cambridge is due to give birth to her second child any day now. She was applauded for her natural approach to her post-birth figure when she had Prince George. Experts agree that carefully easing the body back into exercise is the best method. Camilla Lawrence, women’s health physiotherapist, tells MailOnline how to get your body back to its pre-pregnancy shape - safely.
Unnamed 20-year-old woman was driving on the I-25 in Weld County, north of Denver, Colorado. Her window shattered and she felt bleeding from both sides of her neck in 911 call. She was taken to hospital where surgeons found she had been shot clean through the neck. The bullet did not damage the woman's airway or sever any major blood vessels. She is expected to recover and police are hunting for the gunman.
Long before mobile phones came along, shy love-seekers had to resort to other tactics. In the case of late 19th-century America, it was the 'escort card' - not to be confused with the explicit sort you might imagine today - but rather a comical printed card men would hand to women they found attractive. Collector Alan Mays has unearthed a treasure trove of these vintage ice-breakers, which bear phrases such as 'May I be permitted the blissful pleasure of escorting you home this evening?'
North Korea may already have 20 nuclear warheads - double as many as previously thought, it has been suggested. The pariah state may also have the capability to produce enough weapons-grade uranium to double its arsenal by next year. Chinese estimates exceed most previous US forecasts of between 10 to 16 bombs. North Korea has conducted three nuclear detonations, the most recent in February 2013.
 intruders broke into home in Hatfield Peverel, Essex, flooded the kitchen, dumped the TV in a bath filled with water and slashed sofas and chairs in a wanton wrecking spree. They stole jewellery including a wedding ring and watches, a computer, laptop and tablet from the house. The group even stopped for some toast - leaving bread and lumps of butter out on the sideboard.
Sea Bright fire chief volunteer Chad Murphy wore a camera on his now-charred helmet as he stepped into the furnace in Rumson on Monday. Footage shows him entering the burning building and carefully navigating the smoke-filled interiors. At one point he's seen hosing down a glass skylight with debris falling down. The four-alarm fire at the Rumson mansion, known as Blithewald, has been ruled accidental.
Stephen Phillips, 46, Christopher Evans, 37, and Michael Stokes, 34 are all facing charges of 'theft by a serving police officer' . They are accused of taking bundles of cash worth £30,000 from the home of a suspected criminal . The three officers were all arrested as a result of an investigation by South Wales Police. They were released on bail and will return to Cardiff Crown Court on June 15.
Louise Henderson Alakil, 49, moved to the Middle Eastern country 27 years ago and worked as a teacher. She is now hiding in a shelter below her family home on the outskirts of the city with her youngest children, Miriam, 11, and Ayesha, nine, amid heavy shelling and while bombs fall all around them. They have posted applications to the UK but fear they will not return, and are terrified of dodging fighting to get to UK embassy in Sudan for emergency documents.
Makers of Difret accused of exploiting real-life victim at the heart of its story. Aberash Bekele, 32, is angry at filmmakers for using her story without her knowledge or consent. She believes the film could put her and her family in danger of reprisals. Miss Jolie, 39, has become increasingly known for her humanitarian work.
Rowdown Primary School in New Addington, south London, has banned all other drinks. Headteacher Linda Shute says rule is to protect long-term health of pupils at the school. But some parents claim many children go all day without a drink because they do not like water .
Jamaican sprinter has always been notorious for his unhealthy diet and love of fast food. The 28-year-old said he has had to lay off his beloved fast food and eat vegetables instead. He said his chef chases him around the house to make sure he is eating his greens. 'I haven't had KFC for about four months, which is killing me', he said.
Scientists at the University of Utah tracked seismic waves from almost 5,000 earthquakes. They found a secondary magma chamber deeper underground that's so large its partly-molten rock could fill the Grand Canyon 11 times over. It sits 12 to 28 miles (19 to 45km) beneath the supervolcano and measures 11,035 cubic miles (46,000 cubic km) The researchers said the reservoir contains around 98 per cent hot rock. The remaining 2 per cent is molten rock and is too deep to directly cause an eruption. If Yellowstone did erupt 640,000 years ago, it would have released 45,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide.
Former Young Divas singer Kate DeAraugo has spoken out about her drug-taking past. The 29-year-old said she turned to drugs to mask her depression after gaining weight. She said she was 'out of control' and 'lost the plot' after her stint on the show in 2008 . The Maybe Tonight singer underwent gastric sleeve surgery in May 2012 to help her lose 68kg. She is preparing to release her new independent single, Shut Your Mouth.
Landmark Developments Ltd tore down derelict property in Bath city centre and replaced it with 14 flats. But residents complained that the development was three feet higher and four feet wider than approved. Bath and North East Somerset Council says the developer has committed a 'breach of planning control' and ordered the building to be bulldozed.
Dr Warren Weinstein, 73, was killed alongside Giovanni Lo Porto in a US drone strike in January. It has now been claimed his family gave money to his kidnappers two years before his death. They are said to have demanded the release of prominent Afghan prisoners . They included 'poster girl' for jihad Dr. Aafia Siddiqui - who is currently serving 86-year prison sentence . His wife Elaine has already slammed the US government's response to his abduction .
Risk for cigar smokers of dying from oral, oesophageal or lung cancer was at least as bad as for cigarettes. Cigar use is on the rise in the US, where the study was carried out, while cigarette smoking declines. More young people appear to be taking up cigars thanks to new ranges of flavoured ones.
Kyle Toth, who runs his own custom woodworking business, built the seesaw from trees behind his workshop in Temecula, California. It measures 45ft in length, and according to its maker, sends its occupiers into the air at a height of around 25ft. There is no seat attached to the trunk but handrails have been added for support and ropes help people get on.
David Marshall stabbed Eni Mevish in the heart, lungs and liver six months after they met. The 20-year-old forensic science student had befriended him while out jogging on canal towpath . The pensioner had already served a jail sentence for assaulting a 14- year-old girl . He was 'jealous' of her other friendships, Stafford Crown Court heard . Marshall must serve a minimum of 20 years behind bars for the murder .
Navinder Singh Sarao, 36, accused of 'spoofing' stock market from parents' home in Hounslow, west London. His family's semi-detached house is closer to internet server used by major financial exchanges. His thousands of high-frequency trades could be processed faster than those from dealers in Central London. He was arrested on Tuesday at request of US authorities, who have accused him of helping to trigger the Wall Street 'Flash Crash' of 2010. Former Brunel University student allegedly made £550,000 in five minutes on day of 'Flash crash' .
Bill Parker, 34, of Gulfport, Mississippi, was mowing his lawn on April 19 when the rusty metal wire entered his left nostril and was lodged in his sinus cavity beneath his eye socket and next to his jaw hinge. Dr Timothy Haffey, who removed the wire which was as thick as a heavy-duty nail, said that it miraculously dodged all of Parker's important nerves and arteries.
Alessandra, 34, stars in campaign for online fashion retailer Dafiti, shot in São Paulo. The mother-of-two, who is No. 8 on Forbes list of top-earning models, models new A/W15 collection. The lingerie star also stars with Marlon Teixeira, Laura Neiva, Bruna Tenório, Dani Braga and Ricardo Barbato.
Kim has long had her pick of holiday destinations - so how have her holiday tastes changed over the years? We take a trip down memory lane to see how her passport stamps have evolved with time. The reality TV star used to pick holidays close to home, in the sun, on a beach and with her family. Now she has been ditching sun loungers for salopettes and skis on stylish winter breaks. Paris is top of her travel-list and she has spent increasing amounts of time in French capital.
Neuroscientists at University College London studied the brains of 17 professional comedians. They were asked to lie in the scanner while talking for 30 seconds on random topics. They showed less activity in an area of the brain known as Broca's region. This suggests that this group were putting less effort into the basic mechanics of speech. The findings may help explain why some people dry up completely when asked to speak.
Apple Watch is officially going on sale today - but none of its stores will have them in stock. Instead, consumers willing to shell out between $549 to $17,000 will have to pre-order the watches online. Analysts believe Apple is sitting on some two million pre-orders and that sales could top 20 million this year.
Richard Hammond has ruled out returning to Top Gear, becoming final presenter to leave motoring show. Hammond took to Twitter to announce that he would not 'quit my mates' Jeremy Clarkson and James May. Announcement came as show's former executive producer Andy Wilman launched scathing attack on 'meddling' BBC. Mr Wilman, who is a childhood friend of Clarkson, sensationally quit the Corporation yesterday. He said BBC put under pressure to hire a female presenter in 2002 despite not being interested in the show’s subject matter. He also branded the decision to sack Clarkson a ‘tragedy’.
Samantha Crossland, 30, stole £22,642 from Child's Play nursery in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. She had been told she faced a custodial sentence unless the money was paid back. Nursery owner Lynda Quigley confirmed that the money had been repaid in full. Crossland's parents Michael and Susan won more than £1.2 million on the lottery in 2008.
Atlantis, The Palm's underwater suites boast floor-to-ceiling views directly into an aquarium from the master bedrooms and bathrooms. Each suite is three storeys high with a 1,776 square foot floor plan that includes a large living and dining room. Perks include soap with 24-carat gold flakes, Dom Perignon Champagne for non-Muslim guests, and 24-hour private butler service to keep customers feeling pampered.
Consumer Reports tested 342 packages of frozen shrimp - 284 raw and 58 cooked samples. They found traces of E.coli, MRSA, salmonella and vibrio - a major cause of food poisoning. Many prawns sold in the UK also come from places such as Thailand and Indonesia. Experts advise wild shrimp, a number of which were also tested, appear to be worth the higher prices.
A heated exchange between Royals starter Yordano Ventura and White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton sparked the brawl which saw players from both dugouts and bullpens flood the field. Ventura, along with fellow teammates Lorenzo Cain and Edinson Volquez, was sent off along with Chicago's Chris Sale and Jeff Samardzija. Royals won the game 3-2 in 13 innings, which is the first of a four-game series.
SkyWest Airlines flight 5622 was flying from Chicago to Connecticut when pilot was alerted to loss of cabin pressure. Three passengers lost consciousness and others began feeling dizzy and sick. Pilot plunged 30,000 feet in just eight minutes - before landing in Buffalo, New York. No mechanical faults have been found on the Embraer 175 twin-jet .
Imran Uddin, 25, bought a 'shadowing' device on the internet which recorded key strokes. He then connected it to a number of University of Birmingham computers to steal staff passwords. After hacking into the system, he changed the marks that he had been given for previous assessments. On one paper, he upped his mark from 57 per cent, a lower second grade, to 73 per cent. He was jailed for four months after admitting six breaches to the Computer Misuse Act .
Conrad Clitheroe, Gary Cooper and Neil Munro were arrested in Dubai on February 21. They were stopped by police for writing down aircraft registration numbers at Fujairah Airport. Despite being told they would not be detained, they were taken to a police station. Their case was escalated to a matter of 'national security' and they were put in prison. But they were finally told earlier this week that they could return home after charges were dropped. The men will now be able to celebrate their first wedding anniversary on May 9.
Brian Bayers thought his son Jackson was playing inside but when he got out of his truck he noticed that the back door of his house was wide open. After going back inside his house to find he son missing, he made the horrifying realization that he had backed over Jackson with his truck. The Bayers say they are sharing their story so that other parents don't make the same mistake. They say that parents should have some kind of safety lock and not leave door open if their child is unattended, even momentarily.
Highlights is being rolled out first in English for people using Android-powered devices, which can be activated in user settings. A push notification leads to an area where users can browse popular tweets from people they know, as well as trending stories. Highlights is limited to English-language readers with the Twitter app installed on an Android device.
Sirloin, topside and fillet are best saved for the roasting pan, chuck flank, rib-eye and skirt on the grill and when stewing go for brisket, shoulder and ribs. When looking for a good cut of meat to grill or use for steak and fajitas, you want cuts that have a good marbling of fat. Thyme and red wine is a perfect partner for roast beef.
Aussie the dog saved his owners Kai, seven, and Sophie, 10, from being electrocuted to death in a puddle. The family were walking near their home at Caves Beach, near Lake Macquarie, when he was killed suddenly. Aussie was walking just ahead of the kids and when he stepped into the first puddle he died instantly. Their grandmother Deanna Addicoat said the children were traumatised after seeing their dog die.
State broadcaster RTVE has axed plans for a reality show which would have seen celebrities pitted against each other to outrun fighting bulls in Pamplona. The corporation caved in after the town's authorities said they would refuse to cooperate with their proposed programme. Fifteen people have died since records began in 1924 and dozens are injured each year in the annual event, known as theencierro.
Australian researchers have tested their drone running companion. Called Joggobot it is designed to float in front of jogger when they run. The technology could allow it to track the speed and direction of the runner. And it could be used for other sports like cycling and rowing. The research, by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia, was presented at the Computer-Human Interaction Conference in Seoul.
Thomas Hoey Jr., 43, was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Kevin Castel in Manhattan federal court to 12.5 years prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, conspiracy to suborn perjury and obstruction of justice. Kimberly Calo, 41, died from a lethal mix of cocaine and alcohol, during a sex party at Manhattan's ritzy Kitano Hotel in January 2009. The banana mogul ignored Calo's seizures after feeding her cocaine at an all-night three-way sex romp and then tried to cover up her death, while putting the 'selfish' and 'self-pitying' millionaire away for 12 and a half years.
Morgan Geyser, 12, and Anissa Weier, 13, are being tried as adults for attempted first-degree intentional homicide in the attack on Payton Leutner, who survived 19 stab wounds in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in May 2014 . The girls plotted for months before they lured Payton, their former friend, into some woods after a sleepover and attacked her. They told investigators they hoped it would please Slender Man, a fictional online ghoul they had read about in horror stories . Geysers lawyer applied to have her $500,000 bail reduced so that she could get out of jail and seek treatment for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders . However
Freddie Gray, 25, was arrested on April 12 in Baltimore and died a week later from a severe spinal injury that may have been caused when he was shackled and driven to the police station in a paddy wagon without being strapped into a seatbelt. 'Nickel rides' have caused spinal injuries in the past and Baltimore police epartment rules were updated nine days before Gray's arrest stating that all detainees shall be strapped in by seat belts or other device. Police brutality against prisoners being transported was addressed just six months ago.
Gary Goldsmith's chihuahua Cheech was run over by a 'speeding' cyclist in Regents Park yesterday. He posted a picture of the alleged culprit on Twitter with the message: 'Evil s***… Coming to get ya' Mr Goldsmith was with his wife Julie-Ann when the incident took place in the park. He said: 'The dogs were a few feet away from her when a cyclist, wearing headphones, just came out of nowhere' .
Robert Bates, 73, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of Eric Harris. He is accused of shooting the 44-year-old during a botched gun-sale sting in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A memo has revealed that Bates was given special treatment when he was admitted into the Tulsa Sheriff's Office's Deputy program. He was said to have used his personal car while on duty and made unauthorized vehicle stops . District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler has begun contacting outside law enforcement agencies for further investigation into the allegations.
The N-222 road from Peso de Regua to Pinhao in Portugal has been named the best road in the world. The 27 km stretch includes 93 bends and jaw dropping scenery. The A591 from Kendal to Keswick in the Lake District is Britain's best road. Other celebrated UK roads include the B3515 in Somerset and A535 in Cheshire.
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Pictures show Veronica Bolina lying partially naked on the floor in front of officers and other prisoners. The 25-year-old had previously been arrested over an alleged attack on her neighbour. Police claim she was set upon by officers on three different occasions after being taken into custody, leaving her face unrecognisable.
Aaron Bee was wanted by Lincolnshire Police over an alleged domestic violence and assault. The 22-year-old went on the run for two weeks after breaking a non-molestation order . He was eventually arrested in November in a cafe after posing outside five police stations . The father-of-one was jailed for eight months but has now been released after less than five months.
With no cell phone reception to call for help, owner Tom George had to leave his dog Shelby stuck in a pool by the Great Salt Lake's Spiral Jetty and drive an hour out to the nearest town. But, lucky for George, a family was willing to stay with Shelby - and only more and more strangers followed as they heard his story. As more people came, they began bringing items to try and help get Shelby out, using grocery bags, car floor mats, tarp, garbage bags, a straw hat and even bare hands. Shelby has since recovered and his once 'splendid coat' is growing back as well.
Mohamad Saeed Kodaimati, 24, a Syrian national and naturalized US citizen, is accused of making false statements to the FBI about his involvement with Syrian militants. The 24-year-old Californian traveled from San Diego to Istanbul and was in Syria and Turkey until his return to the United States in March. Saeed allegedly bragged about working for a sharia court, openly expressed his support for ISIS and claimed he had fought in a gun battle that lasted four months. He was arrested Wednesday in Rancho Bernardo, located in the northern part of San Diego.
Nicholas Salvador, 25, is accused of killing Palmira Silva, 82, with a machete last year. She was found dead in a garden in Nightingale Road, Edmonton, north London, in September 2014. The widow ran a successful cafe, Silva's Cafe, in Church Street, Edmonton - where members of the public laid floral tributes after her murder on September 4 last year . Salvador, nicknamed 'Fat Nick', appeared briefly at London's Old Bailey and pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Mary Todd Lowrance, 49, a teacher at Moises E Molina High School, turned herself into Dallas Independent School District police on Thursday morning. Officers learned of the alleged relationship after Lowrance disclosed details to a coworker who then alerted a Dallas ISD officer. If the student had been a juvenile, the case would have been handled by the Dallas Police Department, police chief Craig Miller said.
Some 2,700 tourists were rushed off Liberty Island by boat operators after 911 caller said he was 'going to blow up' the landmark. Police sniffer dogs then seized on a locker on the island, which they thought contained something suspicious. The NYPD's bomb squad was scrambled, but a full search of the island failed to find anything explosive. The all-clear was given around 4:30pm, by which time the park's 4pm closing time had passed, so visitors were not allowed back.
Revellers in remote village in Jharkhand state tie themselves upside down onto a wooden pole that hand hangs just feet above a raging fire. Seconds later they throw themselves into the flames while a Hindu priest uses oil to stoke the blaze as he chants religious hymns. The annual fire festival lasts for 11 days and sees dozens of participants dangle over the flames.
One hundred years on, these war widows are visiting the battlefields in Gallipoli - many of them for the first time. They will be the guests of honour at the dawn service on Saturday on the historic battlefields. Jean Pockett experienced a little heart scare as she arrived in Turkey on Thursday and had to see the doctor. She's one of 10 World War One widows who have travelled to Gallipolis by the Department of Veteran's Affairs for Anzac Day.
Thousands of voters have suggested landmarks across the city in Devon to fill the more expensive slots. But no one has come forward with ideas for which streets should fill the brown sections of the board, which cost $60 in Monopoly money. High-end game zones have been easily filled with locations like cathedral, Exeter castle and Guildhall. But Exeter has outdone all previous cities to get their own board - including Oxford, Cambridge and York - with no suggestions for the lower end.
Joel Edgerton's great grand-uncles were on the battlefield in Gallipoli 100 years ago. Simon Phillip Comerford fractured his leg after he was kicked by a horse while on transport duty. His brother Laurence was wounded in action in France in November 1914 and November 1917. Nicole Kidman's great-grandfather, Edward Glenny, worked as a private in the military running the wireless communications during WWI. Geoffrey Rush's great uncle, James Thomas Rush, served in the 15th Infantry Battalion of the Australian Army.
Sprinkles the 33-pound cat is so fat she can't even roll over and she's comparatively as obese as a 700-pound human, say rescue workers. The neglected cat from Sea Isle City in New Jersey was handed over to the rescue agency S.O.S Sea Isle Cats by a family facing a foreclosure on their home. Luckily for Sprinkles who is too fat to even groom herself, she is being cared for by pet rescue volunteer Stacy Jones Olandt. 'We’ve seen fat cats at 20 to 25 pounds but this is just obscene. This is similar to a 600 or 700 pound human that should weigh 180 pounds'
In the early hours of 25 April 1915, Allied troops landed at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, to commence the disastrous Dardanelles Campaign. Thousands of visitors from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, India and France have gathered to honour the fallen at one of the biggest commemorations of the Great War. The campaign almost brought to an end the career of its main instigator, Winston Churchill.
Barry Lyttle, 33, has been given a 13-month suspended jail sentence after pleading guilty to causing grievous bodily harm to his younger brother Patrick. Patrick, 31, was rushed to hospital and spent six days in a coma after he was allegedly struck by his brother, Barry in Kings Cross in Sydney's inner-city on January 3. Magistrate Graeme Curran said Barry was of good character, remorseful and unlikely to re-offend. The brothers plan to speak to youth about the dangers of one-punch assaults when they return to Northern Ireland .
Mary Cartwright was 20 when she was called up to work in the laboratory at Drakelow Shadow Factory in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, in 1943. She spent two years testing metal for Bristol aircraft engines in the site's underground laboratory, working as the only woman in her department. Now 91, the great grandmother revisited the site with her son, David, and said it was 'strange' to see it so quiet. The factory was one of 26 'shadow' sites set-up to mass produce engines and parts for military aircraft and tanks that were built underground or into hillside.
Abu Hafs al-Badri is claimed to be the cousin of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Bagdadhi. Abu Hafs and Abu Yaqoub al-Iraqi carried out suicide missions in Salahuddin province, Iraq. Abu Basir al-Shami blew himself up in Anbar province, near the Iraqi city of Ramadi. Abu al-Hassan al- Shami, 14, is thought to be ISIS's youngest suicide bomber. Australian Jake Bilardi, 18, detonated a van filled with explosives in Ramadi last month.
Ariana Mason, 21, claims she was also choked by the man when he put her in a 'stranglehold' at a Las Vegas hotel. 'What happened to me was wrong and I don't want it to happen to anybody else,' she told reporters yesterday. She is suing Officer Shawn Izzo and the Metropolitan Police Department for $4million.
Kevin Bowes lost several teeth and had nine 'avoidable' dental procedures at hands of Dr Nicholas Crees. The 53-year-old's teeth were reduced to 'apple cores' and he will need years of treatment to fix them. He has won £30,000 in an out-of-court settlement after a two-year battle with Dr Crees .
Surveillance video shows a Sound Transit Link light rail carriage going along a straight trackway in South Seattle, when all of a sudden a white sedan veers left into its path. The car gets rapidly rammed back until the train eventually reaches a standstill as a street light gets sent flying. Despite the crunch, the driver of the car miraculously escapes uninjured. The incident occurred just after 11am on Monday where the rail tracks intersect at 7150 Martin Luther King Way South.
'Well cared-for and loved' Efan James was found face down and unresponsive in his mother's bed. Hannah James, 26, had taken him to bed with her at family home in Milford Haven, West Wales. Coroner Mark Layton said current advice on 'co-sleeping' is 'confusing' Welsh government's 'reducing the risk of cot death' leaflet offers similar advice to NHS in England.
Khalid Rashad, 61, appeared at Camberwell Magistrates' Court charged with possession of explosives. He is accused of possessing ammunition for a firearm without a certificate. The charges were brought by officers investigating the death of Abdul Hadi Arwani, 48. The father-of-six's body was found in his parked Volkswagen Passat in Wembley on April 7. Rashad was born Burnell 'Bernie' Mitchell but changed his name after converting to Islam .
More than a dozen people were injured on Thursday night after a stage collapsed during an Indiana public high school theater performance, sending students plummeting 10 feet into an orchestra pit. One of the victims suffered critical head trauma as the stage fell half-way through a song during a sold-out showing of American Pie at Westfield High School. The calamity occurred at the worst possible time - just as dozens walked on stage for the finale. 'All of a sudden, everyone was gone,' one parent from the audience told GMA.
Trussell Trust asks for 'donation' of £1,500 from churches and community groups which open new foodbanks. Money is needed to pay for staff, branding materials, PR advice and relationships with Tesco. Critics accuse charity of taking money which could be used to buy food .
Royal Marine Bobby Burnett forced Samantha Chudley to stop wearing make-up because he wanted to make her less attractive to other men, Exeter Crown Court heard. The 30-year-old installed a tracker app on her smartphone and brutally attacked her when she visited him at the Commando Training Centre at Lympstone, Devon, and at her home. His violence and the stress of his controlling behaviour led her to have two miscarriages, one of which happened days after he punched her in the stomach when she was ten weeks pregnant. Burnett admitted aggravated harassment and making threats to kill and was jailed for two years and two months by Judge Phillip Wassall.
Sharista Giles of Sweetwater, Tennessee, was driving home from a concert in December when a car accident sent her to the hospital with injuries so bad doctors believed she would never recover. She was five months pregnant at the time and in January doctors were forced to deliver the baby early, a little boy the family has named Leighton Isiah Giles. Though Giles was given a two-per cent chance of recovering, Anna Moser was confident her daughter would wake up. When Giles finally did open her eyes, Moser said her daughter wasn't herself it appeared that she wasn't sure what was going on around her, but she soon began following her father's movements around the room.
From villages under boulders in Portugal, to floating villages in Peru, these dwellings are hidden away from the rest of the world. The secluded settlements are often cut off from the surrounding areas, but are each set in their own natural paradises . The isolated settlements are set in some of the most beautiful places on earth, and can be found in the most remote corners of the globe.
Charlie Stayt was broadcasting from Highfield Primary School in Southampton, Hampshire. Viewers took to Twitter to complain after he missed out the letter 'c' when he scrawled the word. The presenter later described the gaffe as 'one of those things' after being alerted by colleagues. Afterwards, colleague Bill Turnbull made red-faced Stayt spell the word 'education'
Volcano Calbuco, in southern Chile, has erupted forcing 1,500 residents from Ensenada, about 10 miles away, to flee their homes. Hundreds filmed the eruption, near the southern port city of Puerto Montt, Chile, and its deadly ash cloud which caused all nearby flights to be grounded for safety. But one amateur cameraman was surprised to see what appeared to be white lights close to the enormous plume of ash and smoke rising from the mouth of the volcano. The pictures have since gone viral with internet user suggesting the lights were either police helicopters, an optical illusion or an alien aircraft.
Kay Bennett, 33, from Swindon, says she can't get a job because of her six facial tattoos. Says she has applied for 40 jobs in the last year but no one will employ her because of the inkings. Says the tattoos have left her embarrassed and as a result, she suffers from depression . Hopes a well-wisher will pay for her to have laser treatment to remove the tattoos .
A couple heard the terrifying message: 'Wake up little boy, daddy's looking for you' come through their 3-year-old son's baby monitor. The stranger had managed to hack the baby monitor and the family says the hacker was even able to remotely control the camera on the monitor. Technology experts have now warned that it is becoming easier for hackers to infiltrate family's baby monitors as many of the newer devices connect to the internet.
Kristy Peckham is the ex-partner of disgraced Queensland politician Billy Gordon. She has opened up about the years of abuse she suffered, including three months where she and her children were essentially held hostage and forced to live in fear. The Queensland government was plunged into crisis after when details of the Cook MP's criminal past emerged, leading the Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk to call for his resignation. He resigned from the Labor party but refused to resign from parliament.
Dr Giorgi-Guarnieri testified on Friday during court hearings in Washington, D.C., that will ultimately determine whether and under which conditions John Hinckley Jr. will be allowed to live full time outside a mental hospital. One of his interests is music, and he sings and plays the guitar. He also participates in music therapy . Prosecutors have proposed about three dozen conditions if he lives permanently at his mother's home in Williamsburg, Virginia .
German language teacher said she hoped 'German tanks come to Renoir to subdue unruly pupils' She has since been suspended from the Auguste Remoir college in Limoges, west-central France. She also used her classes to defend Adolf Hitler's domestic record, and plans for overseas expansion. Hundreds of German tanks rolled into the country in May 1940 as Blitzkrieg led to France becoming part of the Third Reich.
Nasa’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has spotted its robotic companion on the surface of the red planet. The orbiting spacecraft captured a shot of Curiosity near the base of Mount Sharp in Gale Crater. The HiRise camera is able to take images of the surface with a resolution of 10 inches (25cm) per pixel, allowing it to see Curiosity, which is the size of a car. In this image the rover is parked over dark sand in a valley with light-toned outcrops of rock. The image was taken using the High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment camera on the Martian satellite, from a height of 187 miles (300km) above the surface.
Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua in Thailand's western Kanchanaburi province is home to 147 tigers in the care of monks. The temple has long proved a hit among tourists who flock there to visit the monks and their huge feline pets. Thai wildlife officials began a headcount on Friday after allegations from a temple vet earlier this week who complained to police that three tigers had recently disappeared from the sanctuary.
Peking opera singer Liu Guijuan posted pictures of herself wearing headdress made from 80 kingfisher feathers. She said she bought the rare headpiece more than a decade ago for 120,000 yuan (£10,775) Two of the 11 types of kingfishers in China are protected species .
Edda Goering has always refrained from criticising her father for his part in the mass extermination of Jews. She claims the posthumous expropriation of his assets two years after his death was illegal. Goering, who cheated the hangman at Nuremberg by committing suicide shortly before he was due to be executed for war crimes, was deputy to Hitler and regime's greatest art thief.
Brooke Shedd, 26, and Jane Shalakhova, 25, and Adam Lyons, 34, appear on This Morning. They say they do not 'share' Adam and are as much in love with each other as they are with him. The trio all live together and share a super king-sized bed in Los Angeles. Brooke said there's no jealousy between them as they're all in love .
Michael Gridley, 26, was jailed for a year after orchestrating a scam to steal £15,000 of goods from Asda. Stock including alcohol, cigarettes, DVDs, computer games and consoles were taken from shelves. Gridley and colleague Jay Reed were under suspicion for their part in the scam. But Gridley managed to land a managerial role at Lidl in Romford, Essex, after being sacked. Reed and James Munyard, 21, both avoided prison, but were given suspended sentences.
Linda and George Hunter raised their four children in their home in Garrick Street, Wavertree, Liverpool. They became mortgage free around 15 years ago after paying off their mortgage. But eight years ago, the street became part of a regeneration scheme and council bought properties. Estate agents say the couple would now struggle to sell their home for much more than £1.
Reverend Creflo Dollar, 53, launched an appeal last month for 200,000 people to each donate '$300 or more' so that he could purchase a $65million Gulfstream G650 to replace his current damaged aircraft. The wealthy televangelist, who is known to own two Rolls Royces and multi-million dollar homes, came under heavy criticism for the appeal but has insisted he needs the plane for preaching work. He is the head of the World Changers Church International, a Christian ministry centered around the prosperity gospel, which preaches that God wants to bless the faithful with earthly riches.
The 17-year-old driver was travelling with four other passengers along Anderson Road in Glenning Valley on the Central Coast of NSW when she lost control on Thursday night. The group of five were travelling in a white Mitsubishi Lancer before it collided into a wheelie bin, crashed head-on into a solid brick wall before bouncing off and crashing into another part of the wall. The driver and a passenger were taken to hospital in a serious condition while the other three were stable.
Tensions have remained high at the Sugar Pine Mine near Medford after the facility was served with a federal stop-work order last month. The owners summoned armed guards from the conservative Oath Keepers activist network ahead of a major protest outside local offices of the Bureau of Land Management yesterday. At issue is a dispute over mine ownership records, Oregon BLM spokesman Jim Whittington said. Miners and supporters, some flocking from other states, gathered on Thursday at Oregon BLM offices.
Both William and Kate have been seen out on shopping trips this week. Duchess recycled a bright pink coat by British brand Mulberry (whose newest model is none other than Cressida Bonas!). We love the double breasted style and this gorgeous shade of fuchsia is perfect to add a pop of color.
Brett Peter Cowan was convicted for the murder of 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe in 2014. He received a life sentence for murdering, indecently dealing and dumping the Sunshine Coast teenager's body in 2003. His lawyers will file an application to have Chief Justice Tim Carmody disqualified from hearing his appeal, citing a bias in the case. Cowan's barrister said Mr Carmody had met with Bravehearts founder Hetty Johnson and shared an email, in which she referred to him as 'Tim' and included a smiley face.
Ibrahim Ahmad, a senior at La Center High in Washington State will miss his prom because of a suspension he received for this bomb-themed promposal. The 18-year-old senior wore a vest filled with paper-tube props made to look like explosives. He stood on the cafeteria stage and held a sign inviting his would-be date to the prom .
The large Android shape covers a mountainous region near the city of Shahpur in Pakistan. It is not an official Google feature and the image is believed to have been added using Google's Map Maker. Google spokesman told MailOnline: 'We've terminated the Android figure involved in this incident, and he'll be disappearing from Google Maps shortly' The image appears on both the desktop and mobile version of maps but disappears in satellite view.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will fight on Saturday, May 2, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Due to the high Pay-per-view price of the fight ($89.99 - $99.99), its anticipated thousands of fight fans might try to watch the bout for free via a live video streaming app like Periscope or Meerkat. If that were to happen, broadcasters Showtime and HBO could miss out on millions as viewers illegally stream the content between their devices without paying to watch.
The Department of Veteran Affairs said the word 'Anzac' is not authorised to be used for commercial purposes without express permission from the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Zoo Weekly removed all 'offending' images of a half-naked model holding a long stemmed red poppy from Facebook. The issue included a 10-page feature with a list of '100 things every Aussie should know about Gallipoli' .
The actress spoke passionately about the plight of refugees in Syria and sharply criticized the UN Security Council for their lack of action. Nearly four million Syrians have fled the conflict into neighboring countries, which warn they are dangerously overstretched. The 39-year-old actress and director spoke at the United Nations in New York on Friday dressed in a white blazer, matching skirt and delicate jewelry. She had removed her $250,000 diamond engagement ring to make her speech.
Remmie, 18, had a thick bar put through her ear as an act of teenage rebellion . But when the piercing became inflamed, Remmie was forced to remove the bar. The resulting wound healed into a hazelnut-sized lump known as a keloid scar. Remmie says the unsightly lump is 'vile' and has knocked her confidence badly.
The two-bedroom apartment is inside a 1920's building on Spaulding Avenue in L.A.'s Fairfax district. It is described as 'beautiful, decorated and clean' - a far cry from the squalor revealed in photographs taken when Cobain moved out in 1992. Owner Brandon Kleinman, 31, has listed it on Airbnb for $4,5654 (£3,016) a month, or £108 a night .
Attorney General-designate Loretta Lynch will take over from Holder on Monday, following a months-long delay of her Senate confirmation vote – which passed on Thursday with 'yes' votes from 10 Republicans. Holder, a former judge and U.S. attorney who took the job in 2009, will exit the department as the third-longest serving attorney general in U.s. history .
Andre Gignac says he made the 'stunning discovery' in a photograph released by Nasa and taken by the Mars rover Opportunity. He says he became suspicious about a 'dark spot' on the rim of the Endeavour crater he had found in the original image, and so took a closer look. 'I was stunned. It was a massive panoramic window built in the inside wall of the crater,' he said. 'You can see a person behind the bunker's window,' the 58-year-old added. He claims that the 'bunker' 'could also be a corridor leading to a bigger bunker' and missiles, rockets and structures deployed in a circle.
Shabana Bibi, 25, died in hospital on Saturday after suffering burns to 80 per cent of her body. Police have arrested her husband Muhammad Siddique and father-in-law Pir Bakhsh. Bibi's brother, Muhammad Azam, said he will set himself alight if he does not get justice. Hundreds of women are murdered by their relatives in Pakistan each year.
Carol Cole, 17, was found stabbed nine times in the back and chest in January 1981 in the woods outside Shreveport, Louisiana. She had escaped from a Texas juvenile jail in October 1980 after moving from Michigan with her mother. Police in Bossier Parish never stopped trying to identify the body they found. Carol's sister Jeanie Phelps and her friend posted Craigslist ads across Texas and Louisiana with pictures of the teen, hoping someone might recognize her. At the same time, Bossier detectives crated a Facebook post for 'Bossier Doe' (Facebook doesn't allow Jane Doe page names) It included a digitally-rendered drawing of the victim based on her skeletal remains.
British warship HMS Bulwark and German supply ship Berlin expected to be sent to the region within days. British PM David Cameron stressed that Britain was not planning to bring any more migrants back to the UK. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi called the EU measures 'a giant step forward' But Malta's PM Joseph Muscat said assets being proposed would 'never be enough' .
Alyssa Marie Chang, 56, was furious with the mother of little Ronnie Tran because she thought that the woman had been circulating doctored photos of their mutual lover in 'compromising sexual positions,' police say. On April 14, she showed up at the home of her love rival outside Seattle with a Taser. She told the rival and take her son Ronnie and come with her, according to police. When the woman refused, Chang allegedly shocked the woman with the Taser and took them to a home in Des Moines, Washington. An Amber Alert was issued for the boy Tuesday night, after the mother managed to escape and find help .
Three-year-old girl airlifted to hospital after being mauled in the face by her family's pet dog. The Alaskan Malamute crossed with a Siberian Huskey at their home in Neyland, Pembrokeshire. She was playing in the garden when her family heard screams and ran to find dog 'gripping' her head. They wrestled the animal free but the toddler suffered deep puncture wounds to her face and skull. The dog was taken to a nearby vet and the family gave permission for their pet to be destroyed.
Julieane Jablonski, 38, was charged with providing marijuana to a minor and witness tampering. The alleged victim in the case, 19-year-old Austin Essig, took to the Fort Collins police department's Facebook page to describe the strange 'trip' he experienced after eating the brownie. Essig suffered non-life-threatening injuries when he jumped out of the third-story window - through the glass and all.
Vivienne Garton's 10-year-old West Highland terrier Ben was snatched from her garden earlier this month. She put posters up near her home in Knowle West, Bristol, but received two phone calls. The anonymous caller threatened to cut up the dog unless she paid £500 for his return. The caller gave the address of an empty house in Bristol and a phone number. Mrs Garton says she has been left feeling 'sick and scared' after receiving the calls .
Tipper Lewis, 43, from London, has been reaping the benefits of superfoods for 20 years. She credits the likes of chia seeds, bee pollen and matcha green tea with her boundless energy. Her wrinkle-free skin, boundlessly energy and the fact that she doesn't even have a doctor are testament to the power ofsuperfoods .
Ciudad Real airport was built in 2009 at a cost of more than €1billion, but was closed three years later. The judge in charge of its administration at the time ruled that it should be sold off, with an asking price of €100million (£86million) There have been no takers and there is now no minimum asking price. The new owners, will need to pay off a few hundred million pounds of debt.
The last of the woolly mammoths were isolated on an Arctic island for around 5,000 years, forcing them to inbreed as their population dwindled until disappering 4,500 years ago. Researchers studied the structure of DNA from mammoths preserved in the Arctic to reproduce exact copies of 14 of the extinct animal’s genes. These were then integrated by experts at Harvard University in Massachusetts into the elephant genome - and functioned as normal DNA. The study has raised the prospect of bringing the giant mammal back to life using cloning techniques with modern elephants.
Connor Sullivan, 17, of Cupertino, California, attended his first period class at Monta Vista High School on Monday morning before disappearing for roughly 80 hours. Police and 250 volunteers had searched frantically for the teen, who does not have a car, at his school and in the surrounding neighborhood. Search parties had even gathered at the portable toilets he is thought to have used. Sullivan said that he slept under the bleachers at the school every night and spent most of his time in the foothills to the west of the school.
It was the largest stock package that Schmidt has received since 2011 when Google Inc. awarded him a bundle valued at $94 million at the time he relinquished the CEO's job to company co-founder Larry Page. Schmidt also pocketed a $1.25 million salary, a $6 million bonus and perks valued at nearly $1 million. The hefty raise came in a year that saw Google's stock drop by 5 percent amid investor concerns about the company's big spending on far-flung projects.
Sanjay Chaddah concocted a 'tissue of lies', claiming Dean Paton had kicked him and called him a 'P**i' . But police discovered altercation had been caught on CCTV and cleared Mr Paton of any wrongdoing. He was given a six-month suspended sentence for common assault and perjury at court. The 43-year-old had been embroiled in an ongoing spat with neighbours Steve and Tricia Boden.
Temperatures set to plunge by 10C after one of the warmest Aprils on record. Britain set to go from being hotter than Turkey and Ibiza to colder than Moscow, Stockholm and Finland in a matter of days. Arctic airmass set to arrive on Saturday after it has blasted over from Iceland .
Australian presenter Nicky Buckley copped heavy criticism for showing her bump on TV during her nine month pregnancy in 1997. 'I wasn't out to raise the flag or cause a stir, I simply wanted to work – as was my right. Yet in doing so people had other opinions and thought I shouldn't be seen publicly with a bump,' she said. Buckley, now 49, is celebrating her 50th birthday with the release of her memoir 'Nicky Buckley: A Memoir'
LaNia Roberts, an art student at Syracuse University, recently gave a motivational speech on learning to love herself unconditionally. The 18-year-old Louisville native lost 50 pounds after making a New Year's resolution to change her appearance and love herself more in 2012. But over the summer of junior year, LaNia gained the weight back, and realized she could not count on others for validation on loving herself.
The $45.2billion deal would have merged Comcast's 30million customers with Time Warner Cable's 11million. The new company would have spun off or sold 3.9million customers. The proposed merger would have controlled 57percent of the broadband internet market and 30 percent of the paid TV market with more than 27million customers across the nation. 'Today, we move on,' said Comcast CEO Brian Roberts.
Dairy Milk Spectacular will contain one row each of: Dairy Milk Caramel, Dairy Milk Fruit & Nut, Dairy milk Whole Nut and Dairy Milk Oreo. But don't get too excited as there are only 50 on offer as the bars were created for a competition. Cadbury team worked alongside food artist Prudence Staite to create the bar .
Graeme Finlay, 53, went on trial after retired engineer Ron Phillips, 70, and his wife June, 69, were knocked unconscious in the incident outside their cabin on board the Thomson Celebration luxury liner. The frail couple accused Finlay of an unprovoked attack that left the grandfather with a gash to his forehead and wife with two fractured vertebrae. The jury at Teesside Crown Court took less than an hour to return unanimous not guilty verdicts to charges of unlawful wounding and inflicting grievous bodily harm.
Bradley Parkes, 16, was found unconscious in Willenhall Woods in Coventry yesterday. He was found with a suicide note saying taking his own life was 'easier than what he was going through' His mother Tiffany, 35, said he had been tormented for months by a gang of teenagers. She said he was robbed at knifepoint several times and even slashed in the face. The Manchester United fan had just passed his first course at Ernesford Grange School .
Vonda Thedford, 55, was driving along a rural road in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, earlier this month when she spotted the mysterious carcass lying on the ground. When she stopped to look at the dead creature, she was disturbed to see it had 'a little truck' in place of a nose, 'little toes' and 'hair on its tail' In a bid to document the unusual-looking beast, she whipped out her camera phone and captured the bizarre images. The legend of the chupacabra dates back to 1995 in Puerto Rico, where many local farmers claimed to have seen the animal after finding their livestock had been killed.
FEMAIL writer Deni Kirkova, 24, travelled to four different Pret A Manger shops in London to find out what it takes to get a free coffee. She tried three different approaches: nonchalant, sad and friendly. The coffee giant has given staff the power to hand out a coffee on the house to people they like or fancy.
Sawyer Sweeten, 19, shot himself in the head while visiting a family member's home in Texas on Thursday. His manager, Dino May, said there were no signs of trouble prior to him taking his own life. He appeared in 139 episodes of the popular US sitcom and also took small parts in television shows Even Stevens and Frank McKlusky C.I alongside his twin brother Sullivan in the early 2000s.
Charles Severance, 54, has been charged with the murders of Nancy Dunning, Ron Kirby and Ruthanne Lodato, in Alexandria, Virginia, in 2003, 2013 and last year. He was arrested in March 2014 after he sought asylum at the Russian Embassy in D.C. and was reportedly 'sent away' from the embassy and told he was an 'unwanted guest' Severance's writing appeared to echo a biblical passage and also included the words: 'The last scream of a victim echoes to eternity... Murder on my mind, and my mind on murder' . The prosecution alleged his plan to kill was outlined in bizarre piece called 'Parable of the Knocker'
DeShawn Isabelle, 15, has been arrested for allegedly robbing, beating and sexually assaulting a woman on a Chicago train after his mother recognized his face on surveillance images and turned him in to police. The middle school student was sitting in the otherwise empty carriage when the woman boarded the CTA train in Oak Park on Monday at 3pm and allegedly beat and assaulted her during the six minute ride before getting off at Cicero. Isabelle punched the 41-year-old woman in the head from behind and then dragged her to the ground by pulling on her hair before continuing to punch her as she crouched in the fetal position, prosecutors said. The teen also stole $2,000 in
Brianne Altice pleaded guilty to three counts of forcible sexual abuse in exchange for prosecutors dropping 11 other counts, including several first-degree felonies. One of the boys was 16 and two were 17 when they were having sex with Davis High School English teacher Altice, 35. One testified that he considered her to be his girlfriend during their yearlong tryst. But the boys were all minors, and Utah law also says a person cannot consent to sex if the other person is in a position of special trust. Altice could face up to 45 years in prison when she is sentenced next month .
The majority of the world’s volcanoes are found deep underwater where immense water pressure does weird things to the lava that bubbles out of them. Now scientists have finally been able to record one of these eruptions as it happens to discover the sound it makes. Rather than the explosive roar emitted by their cousins on land, underwater volcanoes give off a muted thrum instead. The research could allow scientists to monitor undersea volcanoes far more effectively than they have before. Volcanoes lurking hidden under the world's oceans may play a far greater role in influencing the climate than previously thought.
Dramatic decline in fortune partly blamed on Chinese government's wide-reaching anti-corruption crackdown. Previously wealthy businessmen would give the prized mastiffs to officials in hope of influencing their decisions. It is also thought recent bans on owning dogs of more than 50kg in several Chinese cities has had a huge impact on the breed's popularity.
Engineers have developed the Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) and will attempt to beat the women's arm-powered speed record in Nevada later this year. It will be piloted and powered by paracyclist Liz McTernan and will need to travel in excess of 21.39 miles per hour (34.42 km/h) over a 656ft (200-metre) stretch of tarmac. The current benchmark is held by Tracy Miller who broke the record on 13 May 1995 on a bike called Chairiot. The bike has been designed by mechanical and composites engineers and students from Plymouth University led by Adam Kyte.
Brian Cassidy was picking up trash outside the store in Bangor, Maine on Thursday when he discovered the wet stack of money beneath a large piece of paper in the parking lot. He immediately contacted store security to tell them what he had found and, realizing it was a sizable sum, they then contacted the police department. Officer Dustin Dow went to the store to take the report and learned that a man had visited the security office last winter to claim he had lost about $4,000. The man, who was later identified as Ou Chen, said at the time that he had put the money in an envelope in his pocket after leaving work at a nearby restaurant.
Measuring just 15ft by 10ft, hut on Mudeford Spit in Christchurch, Dorset, is the same price as a five-bedroom house in Herefordshire and more than a four-bedroom detached house in Kingswood, Hull. Owners will also have to shell out between £2,500 and £4,000 a year in ground rent to Christchurch Borough Council for use of the hut which can sleep up to five people. The hut's remote location means it can only be reach by boat or novelty 'Noddy' train, followed by a half-mile hike across dunes.
Eve Stratford, a 22-year-old glamour model, was found with her throat slashed in her Leyton home in 1975. Six months later, Lynne Weedon, 16, was attacked and raped in an alleyway in Hounslow. Both murders were linked in July 2006 after matching DNA was discovered on the victims. It appears the motive was sexual - Lynne had been raped, and it is likely Eve had also been raped. Detectives believe a third woman - Lynda Farrow - was knifed to death in 1979.
Kim Pappas, 25, was two hours into her working day at Ceva Logistics in Wyandotte, Michigan, on March 31 when she gave birth in her office toilet. She cut the umbilical cord with cuticle scissors and wrapped the baby in a plastic bag. Nobody at the freight management company knew she was pregnant until they saw blood in the cubicle. She has been charged with premeditated murder and has been denied bail.
The tiny nipper - measuring just 5.5 inches long - was caught during a 2010 government research trip and its body remained frozen while biologists went about identifying it. This week scientists revealed the dinky creature is a pocket shark - a miniature variation of the more popular kinds. The young male is the second of its species ever seen. The first pocket shark was found 36 years ago in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru and it's been sitting in a Russian museum since.
Jiaojiao only survived because rain canopies, laundry racks and wet grass broke her fall in Zheng Du City, China. Her pelvis had broken into pieces and she had severe bruising and scratches, as well as internal bleeding. Her mother, Zheng Jiayu, 31, who left her at home on her own, now cannot afford £100,000 medical bill.
Taliban announced the launch of Operation Azm, meaning 'determination', on Wednesday. The jihadi group claimed responsibility for 108 attacks in the opening five hours of the offensive. A US air base near Kabul and military outposts in Nuristan were targeted today. The Taliban said over 80 per cent of Afghanistan is currently 'controlled' by the Taliban .
One Direction star, 23, was pictured rolling a 'suspicious cigarette' at London's Soho Hotel on Wednesday night. He was seen with a box filled with a suspicious substance and rolling it on a sofa in the early hours of Thursday morning. Now, a series of newly-released Snapchat shots of the raucous night out have emerged. They appear to show the singer in his hotel room in the small hours of the morning .
Sgt Louise Lucas, 41, was off-duty when she was hit by a bus in Swansea, South Wales. She pushed her daughter Olivia, 8, out of its path and took the full impact of the collision. The mother-of-three, from Llanishen, Cardiff, was rushed to hospital but later died. Her husband Gavin Lucas, 36, read a poem at her funeral in Cyncoed, Cardiff today. He said she would remain in his heart forever and read Bette Midler's 'Wind Beneath My Wings' . Sgt Lucas's brother Robert Pain said she was 'an example to everyone of how to live life'
Lucy Mecklenburgh, 23, is face of fake tan brand Sunkissed. Called on younger sister Lydia, 19, to join her in latest campaign. Says it was 'really lovely working together' because they don't get to see each other often. Admits that she used to overdo it on the orange stuff in her teenage years. Says she has stripped her make-up back and doesn't wear heavy eyeshadow.
Kim Woodward, 34, is the first woman to be appointed head chef at the Savoy Grill in its 126-year history. She follows in the footsteps of a string of maître chefs who have headed the kitchen since its opening. Auguste Escoffier was installed by hotel manager César Ritz when Savoy first opened in 1889.
Father-of-two Andrew Hichens, 28, trained to respond to all types of 999 calls in Hayle, Western Cornwall. He will be working with one PC and two Police Community Service Officers in his new role. He is called a 'tri-service safety officer' but does not have the power to make arrests.
Students from Zeta Beta Tau at both the University of Florida and Emory University have been accused of the deplorable behavior against the ex-servicemen during the Warrior Beach Retreat in Panama City on April 17. The event is designed to give those who have sacrificed their lives for their country a relaxing break with their families at the luxurious Lakedown Wharf Resort. But instead of being acknowledged for their service, some of the attendees claim they were subjected to taunts and watched as the drunk youngsters, who were attending a formal, threw beer off the balcony. Three members of the Florida chapter have been expelled and both university chapters have suspended all activities.
Images of the watch's circular face were unveiled as part of an announcement about Samsung's upcoming developer scheme. Samsung's previous watches have all had rectangular faces, or in the case of the Gear S, a curved design. Motorola, Huawei and LG currently offer round watches, while the Pebble Steel and Apple Watch are square. Apple's smartwatch officially went on sale today, but anyone turning up to buy one in the high street will be disappointed as none of its stores have them in stock. Instead, consumers have to pre-order the watches online or go to select partner shops and boutiques.
Birmingham topped the league table for the highest number of rat exterminations with 15,000 between 2013 and 2014. Five per cent of residents in Newcastle, more than 6,000 people, called in pest inspectors last year - making Tyneside residents the most likely to report a problem with rats, cockroaches, wasps and other creepy crawlies. The British Pest Control Association warned that pests numbers are at their highest levels for several years after councils cut free pest-buster services.
The Women's Health Initiative in the US and the Million Women Study in the UK are the two largest studies into the effects of HRT. Both found strong evidence the treatment increases a woman's risk of breast, womb and ovarian cancers. In the first study, after stopping HRT treatment, researchers noted a sharp decrease in breast cancer in women who had taken both oestrogen and progesterone for two years. But in the second study, they found the risk remained up to five and a half years later. And if women use HRT for more than 10 years, their risks are even higher. However, the researchers urged caution, despite the findings.
Sleepy Towie, population 300, has a single road, a few houses, primary school, church, graveyard and a community hall. Local streams have been well known for grains of gold of 'significant size' for decades. Towie has been ignored by investors in favour of the oil industry but a two-year investigation has revealed the possible existence of gold deposits worth millions.
Christien Sechrist, a 20-year-old from Houston, Texas, had a black and white image of his young son Perseus etched onto the left side of his head in July. But a snapshot of the tattoo is quickly helping the young father to gain national attention after it was shared on Imgur earlier this week.
The news comes after a tornado touched down in Florida on Thursday afternoon, but did not cause any damage. Thunderstorms were predicted to take place in a number of states on Thursday evening, including in parts of South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas. Severe thunderstorms may take place Friday and affect several major cities, including Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. For Saturday, the Weather Channel predicted severe thunderstorms would strike Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, New Orleans, and Jackson. For Sunday, thunderstorm may occur in Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma.
Robert O'Neill, who claims to have killed Osama bin Laden, will host $50,000-a-ticket event. Supporters of conservative nonprofit were offered chance to shoot with him in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They would be put up in Amangani Resort Hotel in Rocky Mountains, on edge of Grand Teton National Park. Also included is Jackson Hole Shooting Experience, which includes pistol and clay pigeon events.
Labour leader said deaths of refugees could have been avoided if PM had done more in Libya. Accused Cameron of taking his eye off the ball by failing to secure a stable transfer of power. But the suggestion sparked a furious response from the Prime Minister today. Tories demanded that Mr Miliband apologise for the 'outrageous and disgraceful' remarks.
George Kirby and 91-year-old Doreen Luckie from Eastbourne, East Sussex, will marry on June 13. They will become the oldest ever newlyweds, with a combined age of 195 years and 281 days. George, currently 102, proposed on Valentine's Day and will marry for the third time. The pair met through an organisation to find friends for mature people in 1988. They have had seven children, 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren between them.
Barbara Anne Beam was being looked after by her elderly sister and nephew when she passed away in her bedroom in Greenville, South Carolina on January 2. The coroner's office found she died from a blood clot in her lung and ruled that her death was homicide by neglect. Prosecutors are now deciding whether to charge the family members.
Elizabeth 'Elle' Edmunds, 31, was issued a court notice this week for the offence of two counts of obtaining benefits by deception, after she faked having terminal cancer to raise money in 2014. The 31-year-old mother from Belmont, near Newcastle in NSW, established an online fundraising page claiming she had ovarian cancer and seeking money for medical treatment. Police allege she used a falsified doctor's certificate to raise about $2500 from the page. In February, Ms Edmunds told a Belmont Local Court she was put up to the act by her violent partner John Heagney, and did it because she feared for her life.
The 1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback was expected to sell for around £200,000 at auction. But it ended up being sold for £739,212 - a record for the auction house Barons. It was originally commissioned by Welsh racing driver R D Weatherall and painted in his racing colour of purple. The car was allowed to gather dust in a barn over the past 15 years and needs a full restoration. But when it is ready, it could be worth more than £1million - and a wise investment.
Christopher Whitmore, 36, killed his wife Melissa Ball, 27, and their son Grayden, 8. He then turned the gun on himself at a gas station in Varnell, Georgia last night. Police said Ball and Whitmore had a history of domestic issues and were separated .
Xie Shisheng, who was just 16 years old when was imprisoned by the mill owner, was found in a small dark room by authorities earlier this week. Now 34, a very gaunt Xie, who did not know what year it was when he was rescued because he was so isolated from the outside world, said he was hit with a hammer and never fed properly.
Navinder Singh Sarao, 37, is accused of causing the 2010 Wall Street 'flash crash' and making more than £26 million using a fraudulent trading technique. The former Brunel University student allegedly made £550,000 in five minutes on the day of the 'Flash Crash', the biggest one-day collapse in Wall Street history. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and was bailed with a surety of £5 million. However, he has remained behind bars since his brief appearance, and will remain there over the weekend after magistrates' court said it had not received the money.
The fast-casual chain will work with the Postmates app to begin offering delivery for online and mobile orders in 67 cities. But Mexican food fans should know that the restaurant plans to add a nine per cent service charge - with the delivery fees for Postmates beginning at $5 and up, depending on distance and demand.
Troublesome has been a regular visitor to Etali Safari Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve for the past four years. The elephant has taken such a liking to the resort's pools he has been nicknamed Troublesome. He wanders around the deck and pool area as if he owns the joint, much to guests' amusement. Staff have tried to deter him from emptying out the pools but he keeps out-witting them.
Oskar Groening, 93, is accused of complicity in the killing of 300,000 Jews at Auschwitz. Eva Kor, 81, was one of 1,500 twins injected with a 'deadly germ' by Dr. Josef Mengele. She said she forgave him because he had 'some human decency' in accepting responsibility. Mrs Kor was criticised by other victims and their families for her public forgiveness .
Kerrie Armitage, from Leeds, suffers from the ultra-rare condition aquagenic urticaria – an allergy to water. She was diagnosed two years ago after her skin erupted in agonising blisters when she got caught in a rain storm. Now the 28-year-old has had to stop kissing her husband of four years, because the saliva on his lips can trigger a painful flare-up. Even hugging her children can trigger an episode as their body heat makes her sweat.
Bahar Mustafa, 27, is Welfare and Diversity Officer at Goldsmiths University in London. Picture shows her posing in front of a 'no white men' sign while pretending to cry in a cup. The handmade poster also refers to a ban on 'cis' or cisgender men, a term used of those whose mental gender and physical sex match, which is the opposite of transgender. She told white people and men 'not to come' to a meeting she was organising to discuss 'diversifying the curriculum' at the university last week.
Liam Byrne left the memo on his desk after Labour's election defeat in 2010. It said: 'Dear Chief Secretary, I'm afraid that there is no money. Kind regards and good luck' It was found by his Liberal Democrat successor David Laws and sent to Mr Byrne. Mr Alexander today sent a letter apologising for the late reply to his original note. He said it was because he had been 'fixing the economy' and 'we won't let you screw it up'
Benjamin Mellor ripped open one of the 41 bales of cocaine after food ran out and he broke his wrist. The 35-year-old was one of three Brits arrested after Naval officers stormed the yacht in September. He was jailed for eight years yesterday after admitting drug trafficking and importation. Thomas Britteon, 28, also received eight years for the same charges while John Powell, 70, was sentenced for 10.
Jet Set Candy's Marry British Royalty Spinner Charm comes in 14K gold vermeil or sterling silver and retails for $198 and $148, respectively. The necklace has a double-sided Wheel of Fortune-style spinner, allowing wearers to predict their fate with one quick spin. The charm lists eight possibilities for a 'future husband' - including Prince George and Prince Harry.
Australians have taken to social media to remember the sacrifice of the Anzacs. Record numbers gathered at dawn services across the country to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. Proud Aussies came together in huge numbers in Sydney, while more paid their respects in Queensland's regional and coastal towns of Gympie and Coolangatta. Tens of thousands also assembled at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance, despite cold and wet conditions.
Sydney surfer Dan Churchill, 25, is touring the US to promote his cook book 'Dude Food' He was a guest star on Good Morning America with Blake Lively on Tuesday. The starlet was won over by his 'Bro Burgers' and cheeky Aussie charm. 'I was told it was time to do my teaser with Blake and I was like, "Wow! This doesn't happen every day" At that moment I realised I was representing a lot of fellas throughout the world'
Lincolnshire resort joins St Ives and Windermere in top ten league of towns for holiday property. Billy Butlin located his first holiday park at Skegness in 1936 and it still attracts 400,000 visitors a year. It is number five among the UK's holiday home hotspots behind Lake District and Pembrokeshire. 165,000 people in England and Wales have holiday homes, according to new research.
Labour leader has been touring the country with the prop in an attempt to make him appear more statesmanlike. He has delivered key speeches in the campaign stood behind the lectern. But it has also been deployed when he is just making brief remarks or holding events. Comes as it is revealed he has hired a 'leadership consultancy' firm to help him look 'authentic' Labour leader has engaged the services of 'ExtendedMind' – a specialist firm offering 'performance coaching'
Lisa Heath, 45, an assistant at Willowtown Community Primary School, Gwent, was quizzed by police. She initially denied the drugs were hers, saying they had been planted on her. But she later changed her story, accepting a caution for possession of Class B amphetamines. She has now been suspended and is being dealt with 'through appropriate channels' .
MailOnline Travel looks at what holidaymakers can expect from flights and accommodations in the future. From biometric scanning to iPad-controlled hotel rooms, glimpses into the future of travel have already begun popping up in airports and resorts around the world. Some scientists believe time travel may be commonplace in as few as 85 years.
Paul Nungesser is suing Columbia University for allowing Emma Sulkowicz to parade the school and take campus-provided transport with her mattress in protest against him, calling him a rapist . The lawsuit was filed in Manhattan federal court on Thursday, three days after a judge tossed out another gender-based lawsuit brought by a male student against Columbia University . NungESSer said a Columbia-owned website had presented as fact that he sexually assaulted Sulkowicz .
Artist Alex Brady from Cambridge has created beautiful pictures of what space travel might look like. He imagines a space station of tomorrow similar to Las Vegas, with neon lights and plenty of attractions. In the main image of Space Vegas, a fantastic array of colours and attractiosn can be seen, including a Ferris wheel and a lit-up cowboy. The cone-shaped space station is also shown in a state of partial completion, with space planes again making the journey from the ground. And Mr Brady has also given his take on how humans might get into orbit in the future on a variety of space planes. His designs incorporate efforts from Europe, the US and India.
Islamic State have reportedly launched their own 'health service', bearing remarkable similarities to the publicly funded British health service, the National Health Service. The Islamic State Health Service (ISHS) appears to be an unimaginative copy of the UK's free health system. The video features an Australian pediatrician and an Indian physiologist, urging foreign doctors to travel to Syria and help ISIS with their new health care service.
'Project Elysium' app claims to create a 'personalised afterlife experience' with loved ones who have passed. Created by Australia-based Paranormal Games, the app's developers have yet to reveal exactly how the technology will work. It could be a step towards uploading memories and personalities into computers, allowing people to live on in virtual reality.
PepsiCo said today it is dropping the ingredient from the popular drink in the U.S. in response to customer feedback. Diet Pepsi, Caffeine-Free Diet Pepsi and Wild Cherry Diet Pepsi will now contain sucralose, another artificial sweetener commonly known as Splenda. Decision comes as after a decade of plummeting sales. Consumers have shifted away from diet drinks because of perceived health concerns about artificial sweeteners, specifically aspartame.
G. Todd Baugh, 73, sparked widespread outrage in 2013 over comments suggesting that 14-year-old Cherice Moralez shared some responsibility for her rape by teacher Stacey Rambold. Baugh described the teenage girl as 'older than her chronological age' and called her a troubled youth. Moralez killed herself before the case went to trial . He was censured by the Montana Supreme Court for his comments and suspended from the bench for 31 days.
John Elder and Armin T. Wegner both documented the unimaginable suffering they witnessed in images which helped build a case against a Turkish government which still denies the slaughter of up to 1.5million Armenians constituted genocide. As Armenians mark 100 years since the atrocities, many Western countries still do not use that word, and US president Barack Obama is once again unlikely to do so.
Ashley X was caught on camera driving at 67mph on a 50mph section of the M11 in Essex in 2009. He initially ignored police's attempts to confirm who was driving the car before making up stories. He tried to fight the speeding charge in six different courts, concocting various stories. X, 35, finally admitted perjury and perverting the course of justice at Ipswich Crown Court.
Pasco County Sheriff's office reported it has received death threats since footage emerged of Deputy Kerry Kempink killing the dog while responding to call. The video, shot on Kempink's body camera, showed the deputy jumping a fence as he went to investigate a burglar alarm going off at the property last Friday. He started to walk towards the home, but was stopped by two black Rottweilers which ran out towards him across the garden. Within seconds of them approaching, he shot the closest dog, 18-month-old Cowboy which is barking at him. The horrified owner, Carla Gloger, appeared moments later and shouted at the officer: 'They're not even vicious
Jenna Marotta, 27, of New York, says her habit of picking at the pores on her face was so all-consuming that it became 'self-sabotaging' After accidentally going ten days without touching her pores when she forgot to pack her tweezers for a trip, Jenna managed to move away from her bad skin habit. She still sees a psychiatrist.
The discovery was made by researchers in the Atlantic forest of Serra do Japi in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Called Hylodes japi, it was found to mate underground in secret chambers. Males and females typically find a spot to mate in about five minutes. And the male will cover up the eggs to protect them from predators. The reason is not only to protect the eggs from predators, but also from tadpoles of the species - as they are known to be cannibalistic.
Daniela D'Addario's body was found in the boot of her Hyundai Getz on Wednesday night. A 27-year-old man, believed to be her boyfriend, has been charged with her murder. He was arrested in Bermagui, on the NSW south coast, at about 4.30pm on Thursday after fleeing into bushland. The man was taken to Batemans Bay police station and has since been extradited to the ACT. The couple had reportedly been in a ‘very tumultuous relationship’ for about four months.
Surveillance cameras caught the thief taking $9,000 out of the account of Kate Sullivan at Chase branches in Commack and Freeport on September 23, 2014. State police say the female suspect then racked up $4,000 in bills after opening four store credit cards in Sullivan's name in New Haven, Connecticut. Sullivan, who had lung cancer, was informed of the fraud while fighting for her life at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. The 50-year-old had worked as a marketing executive for fashion designers Kimora Lee Simmons and Diane von Furstenberg.
Anthony Martinez, a junior at Desert Oasis High School in Nevada, had reached his wits' end trying to find a 'boy date' for his May 2 dance. He was over-joyed when his straight guy friend, Jacob Lescenski, stepped in to fill the spot. Lescenki greeted Martinez in the locker room with a huge pink banner reading: 'You're hella gay, I'm hella str8, but you're like my brother, so be my d8?' .
The 1986 Janner file is mentioned in an investigation into an alleged government cover up. The Home Office has refused to comment on the dossier, which could conceal the name of a second person. NSPCC boss Peter Wanless led a review of Home Office files from 1979 to 1999 and concluded it would be 'impossible' to unearth this and the other 113 missing files. News comes as Alison Saunders, the new Director of Public Prosecutions, says she is not afraid to see the controversial move tested by a High Court judge.
Jenrry Mejia has been suspended for 80 games without pay after testing positive for the banned substance stanozolol, Major League Baseball said on Sunday. The 25-year-old right hander will not be able to play again until at least July and would be ineligible for the playoffs if the team make the post-season.
Randy and Jodi Speidel, from Bellefontaine, Ohio, created online fundraisers on GiveFroward.com and GoFundMe.com in late February begging Good Samaritans for financial help. Mrs Speidel wrote that they had been living without gas all winter, had no running water and were close to having their electricity and Internet service shut off. After having paid $500 to their landlord to prevent their immediate eviction, they were left with only $33 to their name . The couple were forced to limit their food intake to a single meal a day and did not have enough scraps to feed their two cats.
Transport for London has launched a new campaign to tackle sexual assault on public transport. Footage shows a woman being groped on the Tube by a man who looks her up and down. Every time the man steps up his creepy efforts, the narrator asks: 'Would you report it?' The video is part of TfL's Project Guardian initiative, launched two years ago.
Ariana Miyamoto, 20, was born and raised in Sasebo near Nagasaki, Japan. Her African-American father met her Japanese mother when she was a child. She was crowned Miss Japan last month and will represent her country at Miss Universe. Some critics have complained she is a mixed race 'hafu' and not Japanese enough. But she says she is 'Japanese through and through' and accepts herself as a hafu .
Bianca Gascoigne, 28, was targeted by gang of eight on Tuesday afternoon in Marylebone, London. The attackers are thought to have grabbed her phone and then attempted to snatch her bag. The theft reportedly left her in tears and she is said to have been left devastated. The former model's phone was reportedly full of private texts from her father Paul . The 28-year-old took to her Twitter page after the attack, where she branded the muggers 'low lifes'
Karen Buckley, 24, died of head and neck injuries, according to her death certificate. Her death certificate detailing fatal injuries was signed by her parents Marion, 62, and John, 61. She vanished after a night out in Glasgow's west end earlier this month, sparking a four-day police search. Her remains were uncovered at High Craigton Farm, near Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire. Alexander Pacteau, 21, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court today at a second private hearing. He was charged with the murder of the Irish student and attempting to defeat the ends of justice .
Lewis Hamilton sprayed champagne into the face of a hostess after winning Chinese Grand Prix. He's also done it after winning the Spanish Grand Prix and even at the Austrian Grand Prix . Leading group which campaigns against sexism has condemned the behavior of the driver. They say he should be forced to apologise for 'specially directing' the bubbly into the woman's face. Others have called the driving ace an 'embarrassment to the UK' and 'ignorant clown' .
UKIP leader said pain meant he was not 'firing on all cylinders' during election campaign. But he insists he is now 'back on form' and has cut his working day to 14 hours. Revealed he was suffering after a flare-up of an old spinal injury and had been prescribed Temazepam, a strong sleeping pill and muscle relaxant.
SNP leader admits she understands concerns of English voters about her party being in coalition. She said: 'I understand how people south of the border think how will it work? It's a mess' Suggested David Cameron had been 'not unhelpful' to the SNP by gaining the party greater publicity.
James Webster, 35, used hidden camera to film up women's skirts at Lidl in Maidenhead, Berkshire. He was caught after a fellow shopper spotted him moving the bag he was carrying closer to victim. Security guards discovered Webster had cut a hole in the bag through which he placed the lens. He admitted outraging public decency at a previous hearing and was warned he could face prison. But he was spared jail after magistrates ordered him to complete a sexual offences treatment programme.
Cops began following the wild animal after it was spotted scurrying through Battery Park City at 6am. For two hours it evaded capture, with one witness describing hows cops were chasing it 'like a suspect' They managed to corner it at Merchants River House on South End Avenue and shot it with a tranquilizer dart. It was then put in a cage and taken away into the care of the ASPCA .
Peter Gale, 47, was dismissed by Nonsuch High School For Girls in Surrey two weeks ago. He was dismissed for 'unprofessional and inappropriate conduct' at the time of the announcement. Investigation reveals he sent 'informal' emails to sixth form pupil over a period of months. School rules strictly forbid teachers sending messages to pupils from private email accounts. The Cheam academy has described Mr Gale’s actions a ‘serious breach of safeguarding procedures'
Lord Fellowes, 65, has revealed he is to turn Trollope's 1858 novel Doctor Thorne into a new three-part historical drama for ITV. He said: 'Doctor Thorne is one of my favourite novels. It is romantic and funny and I am absolutely delighted to be doing it. I said yes to it straight away' The novel tells the story of Doctor Thomas Thorne, who lives in the village of Greshamsbury with his beautiful niece, Mary, a girl blessed with every gift except money.
Dale Cregan reportedly moved from HMP Manchester to Ashworth Hospital in Maghull, Merseyside. The 31-year-old has reportedly started refusing food after being moved to solitary confinement. He was jailed for life after shooting police officers Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes in 2012. Cregan, who lost an eye in a brawl, was told he would die in prison when he was jailed in June 2013.
From the Indiana 'ghost cane' to the 'chair of death', these regular household fixtures are sure to give you the creeps. The case of the haunted bunk beds of Wisconsin became infamous in 1987 when Alan and Debby Tallman’s purchase from a local junk shop led to nine months of terror. Bruno Amadio's portrait of a weeping child hit the headlines in the 1980s when a Yorkshire firefighter claimed to have noticed the painting left unscathed at the scene of numerous house fires, leading to rumours it was cursed.
Robert Downey Jr was asked what he thought of Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's claim that superhero movies were 'cultural genocide' The Hollywood star said: 'Look I respect the heck out of him. I think for a man whose native tongue is Spanish to be able to put together a phrase like that just speaks to how bright he is' The comments sparked a furious backlash on Twitter, with some calling it 'racist' and 'ignorant' It comes just three days after the 50-year-old walked out of an interview with Britain's Channel 4.
Haul contained heroin and cannabis thrown from roof of HMP Altcourse in Liverpool. Haul also recovered 22 phones, three Sim cards and six chargers from the 60ft roof. Officers at the jail, privately run by controversial firm G4S, disclosed haul in internal document.
May Pat Christie, 51, quit her $475,000-a-year job at Angelo Gordon & Co this week. Official reason was 'to spend more time with her family and young children' But many will see it as a sign that Chris Christie, 52, will run for president in 2016. She is often seen out on the campaign trail with the New Jersey governor in New Hampshire.
Alison Saunders, 54, sparked outrage last week when she let off Lord Janner over alleged child sex abuse. She decided 86-year-old should not face charges of paedophilia against nine children because he has dementia. But it has now been revealed she trained at same legal firm where he was a QC. She secured her pupillage - a barrister’s training contract - at 1 Garden Court Chambers in 1983. The Bar Council confirmed Janner worked at the legal firm from the mid-1950s up until 1986. But a spokesperson for the CPS insisted the pair had never met, despite a three-year overlap.
Gran Canaria is just four hours from the UK, making it one of the most easily reached locations for guaranteed winter sun. In 1996 a US academic concluded that it enjoyed the best climate in the world . Old Las Palmas is recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site for its role as an architectural staging post between the Old and New Worlds .
George and Amal Clooney are understood to have invited friends to their Lake Como home. The party is a belated celebration of Mrs Clooney's 37th birthday in February . Among guests rumoured to have been invited are Matt Damon and Brad Pitt. Strict security measures are in place around Villa Oleandra ahead of the event.
Michael Foster was appearing at a public 'hustings' in the Camborne and Redruth constituency. He objected to mention of his luxurious four-bedroom home by rival Loveday Jenkin. Ms Jenkin is standing for the Cornish party Mebyon Kernow - the party for Cornwall. She claims Mr Foster turned to her and said: 'You c***. If you pick on me again I will destroy you' .
Marco Evaristti poured red fruit dye into the Strokkur Geysir hot spring in Reykjavik at dawn . When they boiled, vibrant pink steam blew up from the ground as a result of the stunt . The Chilean artist has been jailed for two weeks after landowners lambasted his efforts as 'vandalism' . He defended his artwork, saying 'nature belongs to no one' and that he loves nature .
Tony McCoy finished third in his 17,630th race at Sandown Park on Saturday. The 40-year-old Irish jockey has ridden in more than 17,000 races in his 25-year career. McCoy has been champion jump jockey in Britain and Ireland since 1996 . He was presented with the Champion Jockey trophy by former Arsenal player Ian Wright . McCoy was joined on stage by his wife Chanelle and children Archie and Eve.
Volcano Calbuco, in southern Chile, erupted forcing 1,500 residents from Ensenada, about 10 miles away, to flee their homes. The Volcano has been dormant since 1972 and neither scientists nor government officials predicted the eruption. The National Mining and Geology Service issued a high alert, setting up an exclusion zone of 12.5miles around the volcano, barring access to the area.
Shoccara Marcus returned to her childhood home after her father was diagnosed with cancer in 2011. A dancer since she was four years old, her way of coping with the transition was through dance. In Choreographing My Past, a photo series, Marcus said she expresses her feelings of isolation as she copes with her family remembering her as the child she used to be while refusing to accept her for the woman she has become. Marcus said the experience forced her to revisit her past and also reevaluate her role in her family.
Vince Cable wants a substantial role in government and envisages working with the Conservatives again. Business Secretary said he would stomach working with Tories if the situation required. Cable said the Prime Minister and the Chancellor were 'highly intelligent guys' and 'don't snarl at each other' .
Kevin Coulton, 16, put his lips in the rim of a glass and blew to achieve a fuller pout. But the Manchester schoolboy was left with dark bruising around his lips and chin. He said: 'It really did hurt, and it went all purple and bruised straight away. It hasn’t gone down three days later. My parents were shocked'
Colin Bloomfield, 33, died at a hospice in Shrewsbury yesterday morning after battle with skin cancer. He was a presenter, reporter and Derby County commentator at BBC Radio Derby for 10 years. Niall Horan, one quarter of boyband One Direction, led tributes to 'super great guy and great commentator' Fellow broadcasters have paid tribute to the 'perfect colleague' and 'consummate professional' . Bloomfield lost his battle with cancer after it spread around his body from cancerous mole.
Former Carphone Warehouse boss Charles Dunstone is backing the Conservatives in the election. He said the current Labour Party viewed business as the problem, rather than the essential engine that gives politicians the ability to provide a fair and compassionate society. Dunstone said the Tories have shown a determination to stick to the course even when the tide of opinion was turning against them.
Panel will look at 'adjustments' made to temperature records kept at weather stations around the world. Sceptics have argued that the effect of such adjustments has skewed the records. They will also examine ‘extrapolations’ - when records include virtual figures from places where there is no actual measuring station, instead basing them on figures of other stations in the same region.
Bobby Brown has filed for guardianship over daughter Bobbi Kristina's estate according to a Saturday report from NBC affiliate 11Alive. The 46-year-old singer was spotted earlier this week at the DeKalb Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia, where his daughter is being cared for. The daughter of Whitney Houston was recently moved from Emory University Hospital - where she was treated since being found unresponsive on January 31 - so she could be provided with long term care.
Britt McHenry, 28, was behind the mic covering the NHL Stanley Cup playoff game between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old was suspended for a week after footage emerged showing her unleash a vicious verbal attack on a single mother-of-three at a towing firm. She tweeted: 'Back to work. Excited to be covering Caps-Isles today. Now that the suspension is over, I'm so sorry for my recent hurtful actions' .
Women can be told within days whether they have a high or low risk of the disease returning. For some women, the test can accurately tell if the risk is as low as five per cent. This is as good as if not better than the odds for those who have chemotherapy. Most of the tests are available only privately and cost about £2,500. Experts hope they may soon become properly available on the NHS.
The rogue European eagle owl has been terrorising the Dutch town of Noordeinde for months. Locals have been advised to arm themselves with umbrellas against the bird, as twitchers have flocked to the Netherlands hoping to catch a sighting of the impressive bird. In the most recent incident, the bird was caught on camera showing off its wingspan as it soared from the roof of a house.
The 47-year-old comedian and travel writer joined up with team Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing for the world yacht race. The Volvo Ocean Race started last October from Alicante, Spain, and is currently in its sixth leg. It will visit 11 ports in total and cover 38,739 miles before finishing in Gothenburg, Sweden, on June 27.
Sepsis affects more than 100,000 Britons a year and kills 37,000 – more than breast, bowel and prostate cancer combined. Sepsis occurs when the immune system overreacts to an infection, causing multiple organ failure if not treated quickly. NHS study revealed 90 per cent of patients were not given correct treatment to prevent blood poisoning at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
Last week Qatar's Constellation Group sensationally snapped up a majority stake in Claridge's, the Connaught and Berkeley Hotel. The Gulf state's rulers converted three prime properties on Cornwall Terrace in London's Regent's Park into a huge mansion worth £200million. Last year, the oil-rich country became the first commercial sponsor of Royal Ascot. And the £100 million restoration of Dudley House, the UK's most expensive house, was completed this year.
Dana Perino was accompanying the former president as he visited wounded soldiers and their families at the Walter Reed hospital in Washington, D.C. Perino said these regular visits were usually filled with joy, but this particular meeting was one of the exceptions. 'The mom was beside herself with grief. She yelled at the president, wanting to know why it was her child and not his who lay in that hospital bed,' Perino wrote in her new book And The Good News Is: Lessons And Advice From The Bright Side. She said it was like Bush 'expected and needed to hear the anguish, to try to soap up some of her suffering if he could' .
The game dates back to Australia's goldfields and the first recorded games are believed to have taken place in the late 1790s. It's legal just one day a year, and this Anzac Day Australians took advantage of the opportunity to play the century-old tradition of two-up in pubs and clubs all around the country. The game is considered a form of gambling and is illegal at all other times, but is legal on ANZAC Day.
A number of pages, written in Arabic, have reportedly been found on the social media site. They are said to be advertising 'reliable' and 'comfortable' travel to Europe for $1,000 per person. The discovery comes after the deaths of some 1,700 refugees in the last week.
Comedian Jenny Eclair travelled with her other half on a Painting In Venus break with Flavours . Staying in Treviso, just outside Venice, she stayed in a nine-strong crew of wannabe artists and keen cooks. For seven days, we painters were patiently guided by Hugh through the basics of sketching, paint technique, colour and form .
Paul Mason, 54, from Ipswich, Suffolk, once tipped the scales at a mind-boggling 70st. The former postman lost 46st after gastric bypass surgery in 2010 but the NHS have refused to give him an operation to remove his 7st of excess skin. The 54-year-old is now preparing to undergo an operation in the U.S. after plastic surgeon Dr Jennifer Capla, from Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, offered to carry out the procedure free of charge.
Elizabeth Elena Laguna Salgado, 26, from Chiapas, Mexico, was last seen leaving a language school in Provo, Utah, April 16. The 26-year-old woman had just finished a Mormon mission in Mexico and moved to Provo only a month ago to study English. There is no evidence she was kidnapped, but she hasn't made contact with anybody since she disappeared April 16, Provo Police Chief John King said. She usually talked with family in Mexico every day, he said, but her cellphone has been turned off and there has been no activity on her credit cards or any other sign of where she is or what happened .
Pippa Middleton is said to have been buying up the mull-cloth nappies in Geneva. The biodegradable nappy are very popular in Switzerland, but have yet to catch on in the UK. Most of their appeal comes from the fact that they are made from natural fibres. Pippa, 31, may have learned of their merits during her frequent trips to Switzerland .
The eight-week-old Labradors were found near a Tennessee Goodwill donation site on April 18 without any food or water inside of the box where temperatures were reportedly over 100 degrees. The puppies have worms and are malnourished, and it is likely they have lived their entire lives in a cage, according to McKamey Animal Center where the dogs are being treated. The animals have been named Greta Garbo, Bette Davis and Marilyn Monroe, and have been flourishing since they began treatment. The center is offering a $200 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible .
The image is believed to come from a firebrand American religious group called 'The Disciples of the New Dawn' in the U.S. Professor of Gynecology Hans Peter Dietz said the image represents a broader anti-caesarean sentiment which has harmful consequences for women who should be choosing caesareans for health reasons. The world-renowned gynaecologist says a drive to reduce the rates of C-sections is forcing obstetricians to 'act against their own better professional judgment'  .
John Pat Cunningham, 27, was shot dead by the Army in a field in Benburb, Co Armagh, in 1974. Dennis Hutchings, 73, has been charged with attempted murder and released on bail. He appeared at Omagh Magistrates Court in Co Tyrone today and was released on £500 bail. Mr Cunningham, who had the mental age of a child, was running away from an Army patrol when he was shot.
The Zeta Beta Tau fraternity was suspended Friday and charged with obscene behavior, public intoxication, theft, causing physical or other harm, and damage to property for allegedly disrespecting disabled veterans by spitting on them, shouting verbal abuse and even urinating on the American flag. The deplorable behavior against the ex-servicemen occurred at the Warrior Beach Retreat on April 17. 'They actually spat on me and my service dog as well, and that's just so disrespectful and it hurts,' wounded veteran Nicholas Connole, who served 18 months in Afghanistan and nine months in Iraq, said .
Sir Richard Branson converted The Old Chapel in Shipton-on-Cherwell, Oxfordshire, into a home in the 1970s. He brought the chapel into residential use while he was setting up his Virgin recording business. The entrepreneur painted the doors of the country retreat his trademark bright red. The four-bedroom home is now on the market for £599,000 .
Navinder Sarao, 36, made the bold claim in October last year in an email to business colleagues. The email has been lodged in the Northern District Court of Illinois as evidence in any future trial. US prosecutors allege Sarao helped to trigger the 'Flash Crash' of Wall Street in 2010. Sarao appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and was bailed with a surety of £5 million.
Gary Lincoln, 48, was working in a house in Cardiff when his jacket sleeve got caught in the blade. His hand was severed at the wrist, leaving it held on by only flesh and skin. He put in in his sleeve 'to hold everything together' and was taken to hospital. Surgeons operated on him for more than seven hours earlier this month .
William Kerr absconded from a bail hostel in Hull after he was released on licence in January. The 53-year-old was jailed in 1998 for the murder of Maureen Comfort, 43, in Leeds. He was apprehended in the street in Waterloo, south London, around 7pm on Friday. Arrest came after a £5,000 reward was offered for information about his whereabouts on Crimewatch .
Around 549 Aussies are registered as travelling in the Himalayan region. The natural disaster has already claimed more than 1800 lives and more than 200 Australians are confirmed safe. The family of Ballantyne Forder, 20, who had been reported missing, has made contact via Facebook to the relief of her loved ones. Actor Hugh Sheridan has made a heartbreaking plea on social media to ask for prayers for his younger brother Zachary who is missing at Mount Everest following a deadly avalanche.
Ed Miliband has hired a US guru who can help him convince himself that he can be Prime Minister. Services offered by ExtendedMind include coaching on how to look ‘authentic’ and build alliances. Labour leader has consistently lagged behind David Cameron in personal rating polls.
SNP leader's sister, Gillian Owens, said she was prone to hacking hair off dolls as a child . 'She once cut the hair off my Sindy doll, just for fun,' she told The Sun . Nicola Sturgeon has denied the claims, saying: 'I'm sure I didn't cut hair off doll' . The accusations sparked a Twitter trend with internet users sharing pictures of beheaded dolls .
Located at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta at the southern tip of China, Macau comprises a peninsula and two islands. It was run by Portugal until 1999 when it became a special Administrative Region of China. Gambling is illegal in Hong Kong, except on horseracing, so thousands from Hong Kong try their luck here .
Dontrell Stephens was shot four times by Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Deputy Adam Lin in September of 2013. The then-20-year-old was paralyzed from the waist down after the shooting. The only item Stephens had on his person when he was shot was a cellphone . Footage of the shooting was released as part of a lawsuit filed against the sheriff's office .
Pauline McKee, 90, will not receive the $41million jackpot she thought she won from the slots at the Isle Hotel Casino in Waterloo, Iowa after the state supreme court ruled her win came from a software error. The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that the game's rules stated that the maximum award was $10,000 and that bonus awards were not allowed. 'I was hoping to help my children out financially, but it wasn't meant to be,' McKee said .
The show entitled The Seven Year Switch is an eight episode series in which couples live, eat, and even sleep with a new significant other. The concept is based on the idea that after seven years of marriage, spouses often become restless and regret their decision to wed. After the switch is complete the couples will be able to decide whether they want to stay together or be with someone else.
Channel 4's Indian Summers star Olivia Grant headed to Phuket in Thailand before the start of filming the second series. She stayed at the luxurious Sri Panwa resort, which comprises a series of minimalist villas complete with surround-sound systems pumping out Enya. The resort features an infinity pool overlooking the Andaman Sea and a breathtaking platform called Baba Nest.
The Eagles Palace hotel is 90 minutes' drive from Thessaloniki in north-eastern Greece . It is a labyrinth of terrace restaurants, cooling courtyards, beach bars and a large saltwater pool . The hotel has its own beach, which shelves gently into water, which is astonishingly clear. The Aegean sweeps into the bay and then out again every 20 minutes.
Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) spotted the Delorean on the A500 between Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe. Officers joked that the car had a 'leaking flux capacitor' from the Back to the Future films. The car's interior even had a multi-coloured hat similar to the one used by Marty McFly in the hit movie .
Jay Liptrot, 43, was among first firefighters on scene of 200C inferno in Prestatyn, North Wales. Lee-Anna Shiers, 20, her partner Liam Timbrell, 23, and their baby Charlie, 15 months, were killed. Miss Shiers’s nephew Bailey, four, and niece Skye, two, perished in the first-floor flat. Melanie Smith, 45, a neighbour of the victims, was jailed for life for murdering the family.
The Cotswolds Olimpicks can be dated back to 1612 after being started by local barrister Robert Dover. The Isle of Wight’s Walking Festival offers the ideal chance to pull on your boots and go exploring. The Brighton Fringe and Brighton Festival paint the place every colour of the rainbow. Norwich Cathedral will shine bright this summer as it hosts the Norfolk & Norwich Festival .
Adam Barker is equal shareholder in Handles for Forks Ltd, which manages father's work. The company made £501,319 profit in the year to last June, according to new accounts. It also has assets of nearly £1.2million and Barker would have received a one-third share. The 47-year-old was first arrested in 2003 during a dawn raid on his house. He served 13 weeks in prison after admitting making indecent images of children in 2012.
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, 'took his daughter's life' through sexual abuse. His depravity was exposed when he impregnated her when she was just a teenager . He had 'poisoned' the girl against her mother who did not live with them, court heard. Judge Stuart Rafferty QC told the man: 'You took your daughter’s life' as he jailed him for life .
Jeannie Flynn, 53, lay stricken in basement of a Fulham cafe as bricks fell down on top of her. She had been walking to her GPs on Thursday morning to pick up a prescription. A man told her to walk around a one-foot hole in the pavement when it gave way. As she did so the ground gave way and she plummeted 10ft to the ground below. A worker from the Marrakech Express cafe then came to the rescue opening up their basement .
Eva Chapin, 34, from West Linn, Oregon, was booked into jail after she left a string of offensive post-it notes on the door of the family home. The qualified nurse referred to the residents, who are believed to have roots in Ghana, as 'n*****' but wrote: 'I am not racist' One of the notes read: 'Apes were never meant to drive so stop' Chapin was arrested on Tuesday and charged with two counts of intimidation and harassment.
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Luis Andres Cuyun, 30, was gunned down in Guatemala City on Friday. He was riding in a car when two suspected Mara Salvatrucha members opened fire on him and his driver. Salvadoran Juan Carlos Medina Luna, 29, and Guatemalan Mario Alfonso Aguilar, 18, were arrested after a short police chase. Medina Luna said he carried out the hit on the orders of a man named 'El Travieso' or 'The Naughty One' and did it 'because I like to kill' . He said he had come to the country specifically to kill the director as 'revenge' for treatment of gang members
Programmer Charanjeet Kondal has used an application to create images of the new prince or princess. If he is right, the heir will have wispy blonde hair, dark brown eyes and a small nose. He ran the same software when it was announced Kate was pregnant with Prince George .
An FBI agent's sniper rifle was ripped out of his car's window and stolen from a Salt Lake City hotel parking lot just days before President Obama visited Utah earlier this month. The gun was inside a hard rifle case and was 'secured properly' to a truck safe with padlocks and chains while the car was parked at the Marriott Springhill Suites, according to police. Police believe the thief stole the rifle by breaking the rear right passenger-side window, tying a rope around the rifle case's handle or a cable lock, and using the momentum from another vehicle to then break the handle free from the lock. The agent's gear bag, backpack, and some clothing and tools were also
Brynn Johnson lost her 17-month-old daughter Rowyn in September last year after Cassie Miller accidentally ran over the little girl with her car in Tenino, Washington. The two women now run a charity called Raise for Rowyn to help other families who have experienced a similar type of grief .
The bill would prevent adolescents from smoking, buying or possessing both traditional and electronic cigarettes. Governor David Ige hasn't yet decided whether he will sign the bill and said he will not review it until it is vetted by his staff for any legal issues. The bill includes a $10 fine for first-time offenders and a $50 fine or mandatory community service for subsequent violations.
Vandal smashed the front window of upmarket estate agents Foxtons in Brixton, South London. 'No evictions' and 'yuppies' was spray painted on housing advertisements in black. One man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage following the incident. Thousands of people turned up for the event organised by the Reclaim Brixton group. They were demonstrating against rising house prices in the trendy area. One of the event's organisers denounced the violent actions of 'one idiot' but told MailOnline 'it suggests there's a reason they are being targeted' .
Andreas Christopheros, 29, was left fighting for his life when corrosive liquid was thrown in his face. Nicole Phillips, 45, from Hastings in East Sussex, charged with perverting the course of justice. Her husband David Phillips, 48, had already been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent. He pleaded not guilty to the charge at Truro Crown Court on Monday and will stand trial in June.
Mohammad Ali Akhtar was attacked by a knife-wielding robber at Premier Stores in Flixton, Manchester. The man stormed in brandishing a large kitchen knife and demanded all the money from the till. CCTV footage shows the hooded thief vault the counter before wrestling with the brave cashier. The pair exchanged blows as they fought behind the counter of the convenience store. The shopkeeper was stabbed in the ear and hand before the raider managed to flee empty-handed.
Dr Adrian Quarterman, of Dundee University, is working on a laser which will convert sun beams into energy. Satellites will orbit the earth, covered in mirrors, to harvest sunlight and convert it into laser light. The energy it creates, using semi-conductors, can be shot back down to earth. If it works, it could mean solar power could even become viable in Scotland. But he hasn't ruled out the chance of someone using them for weapons.
Valdosta State University in Georgia was forced to cancel classes on Friday ahead of a rally expected to draw thousands of flag supporters to the campus. Michelle Manhart, 38, was detained by police last week after she refused to return a flag to demonstrators who had walked on it to protest racism. She was issued a criminal trespass warning, essentially banning her from campus. The flag-walking demonstration involved three protesters, university spokesman Andy Clark said. Police said they traced the gun to a protester who was part of the demonstration, and they issued a warrant for Eric Sheppard's arrest on charges of bringing a firearm onto a college campus.
Boffins are currently working towards digitally recreating the cognitive abilities of the Apis Mellifera or European Honeybee. Their final aim is to build a robot that thinks, senses and acts just like the tiny insects. The artificial brain is being created by the Green Brain Project, which is a collaboration between researchers from the Universities of Sheffield and Sussex.
Aaron Kaufman, the former chief technology officer of Blue Shield, has been accused of blowing thousands of dollars on vacations, hotel stays and lavish nights out with girlfriend Tara Reid. The company is seeking the money back as well as unspecified damages. Blue Shield also claim Reid 'behaved inappropriately' at an event bankrolled by his company credit card. They claim she posted 'inappropriate' pictures of herself at the event to social media. Kaufman is also accused of spending $832 on a night at the W hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and $1,382 at the Warwick nightclub in Hollywood.
BBC claimed the plate, which read H982 FKL, was an 'unhappy coincidence' Maria Cristina Barrionuevo said they were deliberately 'provoking people' when they drove it through the country last year. She slammed their actions as 'arrogant and disrespectful' in report released earlier this week . The group's convoy was attacked as they drove through Patagonia last year . They were accused of deliberately inciting conflict with the plate - an alleged reference to the 1982 Falklands War .
Simon Wood, 38, battled it out against Emma Spitzer and Tony Rodd as they were challenged to cook judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace a three-course meal in three hours. Final followed seven weeks of tough challenges, including the 'chef's table', which involved cooking one of three courses on a menu set up by Italian chef Massimo Bottura. Mr Wood, a data manager from Oldham in Greater Manchester, served a starter of octopus with chorizo and cannellini beans followed by a main of squab pigeon.
Cameron will say Tories are the party of opportunity for people from all backgrounds who want to get on. He will also set out targets for ethnic minority recruitment designed to persuade voters the party is on their side. Claim will be seen as tacit endorsement of the leadership ambitions of Sajid Javid.
The Mistley Thorn has been around for ten years, in the capable hands of Californian Sherri Singleton. Built as a coaching inn circa 1723, it offers award-winning dining and accommodation. Decent baths, powerful showers, Ren potions and lotions, muted colours, tongue-and-groove and real ale.
Sabeen Mahmud was gunned down by two men on a motorcycle in Karachi on Friday night. Her sandals remained in the footwell of the driver's seat and the car was stained with her blood. The gunmen shot both Mahmud and her mother, Mehnaz Mahmud, as they stopped at a traffic light. Police have declined to speculate on a motive for the killing, but friends and colleagues immediately described her death as a targeted assassination.
Manchester University in Indiana was in lockdown late on Friday night after a 'likely prank call' about an armed person near the main administration building, school officials said. Police said they received a phone call from someone saying that they had stabbed their roommate at the university, was armed with a shotgun and threatening to blow up the administration building. Indiana State Police and a bomb squad responded to the incident, though left after deciding that it should be investigated as a likely prank call .
The global coffeehouse chain said in an update on its site that stores are expected to open for 'business as usual' Saturday. The company said earlier the outage affected 7,000 stores in the US and 1,000 in Canada. It did not explain exactly what caused the outage, which began in the early evening on the East Coast and in the late afternoon on the West Coast. The outage was caused by a failure during a daily system refresh, the company said .
Far-Right supporters called themselves the East Kent English Patriots were at Ukip event in Broadstairs. They were led by Gary Field, a former regional organiser for the English Defence League. Mr Field drank beers behind a cordon and gestured to onlookers as he waited for Nigel Farage. Ukip leader Nigel Farage disowns the group and says he has 'no truck' with them.
An Australian doctor is the face of the latest Islamic State propaganda video in which the terrorist organisation announces the launch of its own health service in Syria. The video shows a man with an Australian accent who calls himself 'Abu Yusuf' and calls on foreign doctors to travel to the ISIS stronghold Raqqa to help launch the Islamic State Health Service. The vision shows Yusuf handling babies in a maternity ward while wearing western-style blue surgical scrubs and a stethoscope . Nine British medical students have travelled to Syria to work in hospitals in Islamic State-held areas.
Bruce Jenner, now 65, won Olympic gold in the men's decathlon in 1976, and has undergone numerous cosmetic procedures over the years, including nose jobs, facelifts, and a revisionary face lift. The former Playgirl cover hunk, who is now married to Kris Jenner, confirmed that this is the last time he will appear as Bruce before transitioning.
Portrait allegedly hanging in home of SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon shows her as dominatrix in red dress. But instead of being offended, Ms Sturgeon is said to be 'tickled' by the image. It is believed to have been given to her as a birthday gift by her husband, Peter Murrell. He is the man credited with transforming the nationalist leader from surly apparatchik to national stateswoman.
Lindsay Sandiford, 58, is on death row in Bali for smuggling cocaine worth £1.6million. She was arrested trying to smuggle the drugs from Bangkok to Bali in 2012 . Her friend Andrew Chan is expected to be put to death on Kerobokan prison on Tuesday . The Australian was sentenced to death in 2005 for masterminding the so-called Bali Nine heroin smuggling plot . Indonesia has vowed to kill all of its 58 foreign drug convicts by the end of the year . She has told friends she 'wants to get it over with' and is 'utterly heartbroken' at the news.
Brigadier General Hassan Abbas Toufan, commander of the Iraqi first division, was killed. A colonel and two lieutenant colonels also died in the attack in the Nadhem al-Taqseem region. The Iraqi army is embroiled in a fierce battle to reconquer the western Anbar province. Fighting has been focused on the provincial capital of Ramadi, where the government had been making slow progress.
A group of technologically-challenged senior citizens are left completely and utterly befuddled by popular messaging app Snapchat after attempting to use it for the first time, in order to send the perfect selfie. In the latest video from the Elders React series on TheFineBros YouTube channel, the clueless men and women are given their first introduction to Snapchat with hilarious - and mixed – results.
A vast sea of pilgrims have gathered at the Anzac Commemorative Site to mark the 100th anniversary of the bloody Gallipoli landings. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, his New Zealand counterpart John Key, Prince Charles and Prince Harry are among those in attendance. Defence Force Chief Mark Binskin told the thousands gathered there of the horror the Anzacs were confronted with on the day they came ashore in Turkey a century ago. 'For so many, the rising sun that day would be their last,' he said.
Geoff Whitington, 63, from Ashford, Kent, was made so sick by obesity-related type 2 diabetes that he had been told he may need a leg amputated. His sons Anthony and Ian helped the father-of-four shed six stone and overhauled his health. He loves to cycle, never eats take-aways and counts kale and couscous among his favourite foods .
The password, 166816, is still being used by about 90 per cent of customers, researchers David Byrne and Charles Henderson disclosed on Wednesday during the annual RSA security conference in California. Henderson said that the unidentified vendor had been using the same default password since at least 1990. Hackers would need physical access to the payment devices, opening a panel of the device using a paperclip, to exploit it, according to The Register.
NBC's committee looking at alleged misrepresentation of reporting experiences made by Brian Williams is looking at a February 2011 interview he gave to Jon Stewart about the Arab Spring. In the interview, Williams said he 'made eye contact' with a mounted government soldier before violence at Cairo's Tahrir Square made the situation 'turn sour' However, there is no footage of Williams actually on the square during what he called the moment demonstrations 'turned sour' and descended into violence. Williams was suspended in February amid allegations that he had lied about being in a helicopter that was shot down in Iraq in 2003.
Gordon Brown says SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon's answers on the issue are 'all evasion' But he says her party want 'chaos and constitutional crisis' at Westminster to force another referendum. Former PM urges 'patriotic Scots' to vote Labour to end bedroom tax, food bank poverty, zero-hours contracts and the neglect of the NHS.
Isidro Garcia, 41, was ordered on Friday to stand trial on charges of kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old girl that he went on to marry and live with for a decade. Authorities said the daughter of Garcia's live-in girlfriend told them he began fondling her shortly after she was brought from Mexico in 2004 to live with her mother in Santa Ana, California. Garcia later married and fathered a daughter with the girl, who is now 25, and lived with her until last year. The woman, who police did not identify by name, said she often thought about escaping but stayed out of fear, even though in recent years she was not physically held captive.
Daniel Messel, 49, of Bloomington, was arrested after a police investigation and he is facing a preliminary charge of murder. Hannah Wilson's body was found on Friday in the rural area of Needmore, Indiana, which is about an hour drive outside Bloomington. Coroner Earl Piper said Wilson was struck three or four times in the back of the head with an unknown object, which was not found at the scene. Wilson was found fully clothed and there was no sign of sexual assault, according to the coroner.
Sergio Gomez has been excavating a pre-Aztec pyramid in Teotihuacan, Mexico, for six years. Earlier this month he found 'large quantities' of liquid mercury in a chamber at the end of a tunnel that had been sealed off for more than 1,800 years. Some archaeologists believe the toxic element could herald. what would be the first ruler's tomb ever found in the city.
Queen placed 302nd on Sunday Times Rich List with a wealth of £340m, compared with 285th last year. Her assets have been dwarfed by hundreds of financiers and businessmen. Britain's super-rich are now more than twice as rich as they were in 2009, despite economic crisis. Len Blavatnik, a businessman and music mogul born in Ukraine, tops this year's Rich List.
Amanda Goff, known as Samantha X, is a mother of two who works as a high-class escort. The 40-year-old wrote a book Hooked - Secrets of a High-Class Escort about her experience. She said she received 'a torrent of abuse from the thinly pursed lips of apparently "better" mothers' when she revealed her double life on national television. Ms Goff said her harshest critics were other mothers concerned with the ‘life of misery’ her children were expected to endure. The mother-of-two said she is not ashamed of her decision to go public and says she is the 'happiest' she has ever been .
The nine-gram robots - built by mechanical engineers at Stanford University in California - can haul more than a kilogram up a vertical wall. Another robot created by the scientists - nicknamed μTug - weighs just 12 grams and can drag a weight up to 2000 times heavier. They are so successful they could be used in emergencies, in factories or on construction sites in the future.
Alondra Luna Nunez was mistakenly flown to Texas on April 16 after a judge in the western state of Michoacan ruled in favor of a Houston woman who believed she was her daughter. She was returned to her family in Mexico on Wednesday after DNA testing in the United States showed she was not the long-missing daughter of Houston resident Dorotea Garcia. Video footage of Alondra being taken screaming by police circulated widely and attracted national and international attention to the case. The National Human Rights Commission has launched its own investigation, which its president Luis Raul Gonzalez said would seek to ensure 'no impunity'
The Gulf state's Constellation Hotels bought the 64 per cent stake in hotel company Coroin this week. It owns five-star offerings Claridge's, The Berkeley and The Connaught in London. Qatar's investment arm has been snapping up landmark buildings in the city. The Shard, Harrods and One Canada Tower are just a few of the properties it owns. The country also owns stakes in Barclays Bank, Sainsbury's and IAG.
Susie Clark, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, found the 3.69-carat white diamond in a 37.5-acre search field on Thursday, her last day of a trip to the park with her husband. Clark, who first visited the park 33 years ago with her mother and grandmother, prayed to God, asking, 'Are you doing to bless me and let me find a diamond today?' as she searched the field. She named the teardrop-shaped diamond the Hallelujah Diamond, claiming that her prayer helped her find the gem.
Judge dismisses Gable Tostee's appeal for early release for dangerous driving charges. The 29-year-old was four times over the legal limit when he incited a high speed police chase with police across state borders in July. He was on bail for the alleged murder of New Zealand woman Warriena Tagpuno Wright when he was sentenced to 10 months behind bars. Judge Martin Blackmore said as he was heavily intoxicated, the sentence was justified and the appeal was dismissed. He will be eligible for parole on August 1 .
Patient being treated at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, for suspected rabies. Public Health Agency confirmed the person had recently travelled in an area affected by the disease. They are being assessed in accordance with the 'national risk assessment protocol' The results of the 'complex' series of tests are not expected to be known until early next week.
SBS football reporter Scott McIntyre took to social media to tweet 'inappropriate' comments on the day of the centenary services. The tweets were met with disgust by social media users who began the hashtag #sackScottMcIntyre. Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull also chimed into the discussion, calling the comments 'offensive' The comments came on the 100th anniversary of the tragic Battle of Gallipoli.
A 26-year-old surfer is in a critical condition after being attacked by a shark in Fishery Bay, Port Lincoln, in South Australia. The man has been identified as Chris Blowes, who was bitten in the middle of the thigh . Witnesses have described the horrifying moment they saw the man being mauled by a Great White shark. Mr Blowes was surfing about 350 metres offshore near Right Point on the south-western side of FisheryBay in Port Lincoln National Park, when he was attacked at 9.45am on Saturday. Shocked witnesses recall seeing what they believed was a six-metre great white shark swimming away with the surfer's leg and a
LaTasha Gosling, 27, and her two daughters, Janyaa, 4, and Jenika, 8, and son Landen, 7, were murdered early Wednesday. Her partner Steve O'Shaughnessy, 23, was found dead just hours later after taking his own life in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He sent photos of the bodies in a text message to the children's father Jason Gosling the day before his birthday . Police found the six-month-old baby daughter he shared with Gosling alive and unharmed . Latasha's parents said O’Shaughnessesy became increasingly worried his partner would leave him and return to her husband.
An administrative law judge said that Sweet Cakes by Melissa discriminated against Rachel Bowman-Cryer and her wife Laurel and caused them emotional suffering. Melissa Klein and her husband Aaron refused to make the couple, who held a commitment ceremony in June 2013, a cake after learning that they were lesbians in January of that year because they disapprove of gay marriage for religious reasons. The Kleins were able to raise more than $100,000 from anonymous donors on a fundraising page before it was shut down for violating GoFundMe's terms of service. Oregon prohibits businesses from discriminating based on sexual orientation.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather warning for Sydney, Wollongong and the Blue Mountains just before 3:20pm on Saturday afternoon. By 4:15pm the severe storm had hit Sydney after coming in from the west. Seven buildings collapsed in western Sydney after suffering damage from the storm, with Fire and Rescue crews expected to work through the night to assess the damage. A woman had to be rescued from her car which had become trapped in flood waters at Zetland in Sydney's inner-east at about 6.30pm. The incident was just one of many flash flooding rescues that emergency services had attended from 4pm .
Ron Ingraham, 67, spent almost two weeks adrift and surviving on raw fish after getting caught in an enormous storm on Thanksgiving. He eventually managed to radio for help and was rescued - but as of Friday Ingraham is missing again, in potentially even more danger than before. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, his ship ran aground on rocks around a mile west of Hawaii's Lanai island.
Xie Xu, 18, met his 19-year-old classmate Zhang Chi when the pair began attending school together at Daxu High School in Xuzhou, a large city in the northern province of Jiangsu, in China. Zhang suffers from muscular dystrophy, a condition that weakens skeletal muscle which often makes it very difficult for those with the disease to walk or carry their own weight. Xie, who stands at 1.73 meters tall and weighs 75 kilos, decided to carry his friend around the school's campus to make sure he was able to attend his classes.
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are willing to pay almost $70million for Josh Hamilton to play in Texas, according to reports. The 33-year-old outfielder still has about $83million left on the five-year $125million deal he signed with the Angels in 2012. The Rangers are only willing to. pay around $15million to Hamilton and do not want to give up any players in a trade with Los Angeles. Details of the trade and/or buyout are still being negotiated but an announcement is expected in the next few days unless things fall apart.
Craig 'Lazie' Lynch, 34, is serving nine years in Bedford Prison for a series of violent gang robberies. He is said to be earning a fortune by running illegal websites from his cell. Former friend says he has invested in properties in Cyprus, Ireland and Spain and luxury cars.
Fred Pagan, 49, is the office manager and personal assistant to Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS) Police seized 181.5 grams of date rape drug GBL from his home on April 9. He is charged with possession and intent to distribute methamphetamine and importing a controlled substance. The former is punishable by five to 40 years in prison, the latter by up to 20 .
Anthem Of The Seas is Royal Caribbean's second Quantum-class liner. The 4,180-passenger ship is set to welcome more than 80,000 people on board this summer . The Bionic Bar is among many hi-tech gimmicks on board the colossal vessel .
The 31-year-old pop leviathan has amassed a fortune of £70 million since bursting onto the scene eight years ago. His earning power is nothing short of breathtaking. Last year alone he earned £45 million, making him comfortably the best paid DJ on the planet. In 2008 he stormed the stage at an X Factor stage performance to protest what he called the programme's obsession with fame .
Architect and photographer Yener Torun sought to challenge the one dimensional view of the changing city of Istanbul. The 32-year-old spends his time wandering around the city looking for bold, geometric buildings to photograph. He documents his work to his Instagram page, which has over 50,000 followers .
Tracey Woodford, 47, was last seen by her family at 12.45pm on April 21 in Rhydyfelin, Wales. Her body was discovered with 'massive injuries' at a property in Pontypridd on Friday afternoon. A man named locally as Christopher May, 50, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police confirmed they have been given an extra 36 hours to question the suspect. Ms Woodford is believed to have been attacked in woodland on Tuesday before being taken back to property, police said.
Prime Minister was outlining his vision for black and ethnic minority communities in Croydon speech. He said: 'This a country where people of all faiths, all colours, creeds and backgrounds can live together in one place. 'Of course, I'd rather you supported West Ham,' he added - though he didn't correct himself until afterwards. PM has been a fan of Aston Villa since his teens and tweeted his delight at their FA Cup win last week .
Surgical unit at St Mary's Hospital, London, has not accepted new patients in more than a week. Eight patients found to be carrying carbapenemase-producing enterobacteriaceae, or CPE. The antibiotic-resistant bacteria can cause potentially fatal infections in the bloodstream and urine. Duchess of Cambridge hopes to have her baby at exclusive Lindo Wing of the hospital.
Coke has switched all the lids on its 500ml bottles to red to 'help make consumers aware of the full choice available to them within the Coca-Cola range' Fans have taken to Twitter to express their discontent at the changes, which have left many a bit confused. Coke Zero, which is also sugar-free, and the reduced sugar Coke Life varieties also used to have tops with a specific colour.
Four members of the Royals and three from the White Sox were punished for their roles in a series-opening brawl and six of the players drew suspensions. Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura was handed a seven-game suspension, fellow starter Edinson Volquez given five games and outfielder Lorenzo Cain and reliever Kelvin Herrera got two games apiece. White Sox pitchers Chris Sale and Jeff Samardzija were suspended five games each, while catcher Tyler Flowers escaped suspension but joined the others in getting an undisclosed fine. The Royals have not said whether they plan to appeal.
Miliband accused of trying to score political points by exploiting a human tragedy . Labour leader claimed the crisis was 'in part a direct result' of PM's Libya policy . Senior Conservatives said he was effectively 'accusing the Prime Minister of murder' . Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg accused Labour of astonishing hypocrisy over Libya .
Sebastiano Quagliata and his wife, Valbona Lucaj, pleaded no contest to owning a dangerous dog causing death in the fatal mauling last summer of Craig Sytsma of Livonia, Michigan. The father-of-three was bitten eight times by two hundred-pound cane corsos while jogging in Metamora Township in July. He was 'screaming and begging' for help in his final minutes. The two have been in custody for months and were facing a second-degree murder charge before making the plea deal. The sentencing will be in June .
The Splendour of the Seas will be transformed by Thomson, and launched under a new name next summer. Magellan, ‘new flagship’ of the Cruise & Maritime fleet, recently christened in Tilbury. P&O’s smallest ship, the 700-passenger Adonia, was built in 2001 as ‘R8’. The ship became Minerva II for Swan Hellenic, serving the company for four years. She became Adonia in 2011, named by Shirley Bassey in Southampton.
Cosmo Australia editor Bronwyn McCahon says she regrets that her magazine didn't more thoroughly investigate Belle Gibson before presenting her with its Fun Fearless Female Award in Sydney last year. But she says the award - which is given to inspiring women in times of 'triumph and adversity' - won't be taken off Ms Gibson, despite the Whole Pantry founder's admission of lying about her cancers. 'If we knew then what we know now, we would never have awarded her,' she said. 'She was reader nominated and reader-voted,' McCahon said on the Dan and Maz 2DayFM breakfast show this week.
Deputy of disgraced former mayor Lutfur Rahman appeared to blame vote-rigging scandal on 'institutional racism' Oliur Rahman insisted there is deep-rooted racism in Tower Hamlets, east London. He said: 'If people want to turn a blind eye to racism then that’s their decision. But they are very much mistaken if they turn round and say there is no racism' .
Grace Mann, 20, was found dead in her rented home in Fredericksburg, Virginia, last week. Her third roommate, Steven Vander Briel, 30, has been charged with first degree murder. Mann's parents, local judge Thomas Mann and his wife Melissa, have paid tribute to their daughter. They described her as a compassionate and principled young woman who wanted the world to be 'a safe place'
Tourist police officers Samuel Kvarzell, Markus Asberg, Eric Jansberger and Erik Naslund halted a fight between two homeless men on the Uptown 6 train this Wednesday. A video of the selfless act then surfaced and has spread on social media, gaining them attention from hoards of fans, both male and female. Officials from the United States and Sweden have praised their brave efforts and they are set to return home as heroes. 'Here as tourists, they stepped up,' said NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton.
Leslie Roy, 52, and Lee Marie Wright, 56, had been visiting relatives in Ishpeming, Michigan, when on April 11 their Ford Explorer got trapped in snow on a little-used road. The women survived by rationing eight boxes of Girl Scout cookies, a bag of cheese puffs and melted snow . A pilot noticed a reflection off the Ford Explorer and landed the police helicopter on shore, finally ending the women's unexpected wilderness adventure .
The avalanche buried part of base camp, raising fears for the safety of climbers in the area. A number of Britons are among those who have not been heard from since the quake. Sebastian Lovera, a 22-year-old qualified skiing and diving instructor, from Tonbridge, Kent, is among those listed on Google Person Finder.
The girl's parents are divorced, and her father accused his ex-wife of 'abusing her parental discretion' by taking their daughter to the December 2013 concert at the Prudential Center in Newark, as part of the singer's national Truth About Love tour. The mother admitted to being a 'little on guard' about taking her daughter, but that the girl was 'dying to go', so the mom looked up clips of the show on YouTube and deemed them age-appropriate. The parents have joint custody, and the father said he disagreed with the 'sexually suggestive' nature of some of Pink's performances and did not want his daughter seeing it. But state Superior Court Judge Lawrence
The 65-year-old Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star made the revelation on ABC's 20/20 special last night. He also said that he still considers himself a heterosexual, discussed his faith and said he was a Christian. 'I would sit in church and always wonder, "In God’s eyes, how does he see me?"' he said .
Office furniture company Steelcase designed the work space seating to provide privacy in an open office setting. The design for Brody is based on the Cognitive Neuroscience Karolinska Institute in Sweden's work on flow - a passing state of deep concentration where workers are their most productive. The seating will be available for purchase in late August starting at $2,700.
'Black Mass' is based on the 2001 book, Black Mass: The True Story Of An Unholy Alliance Between The FBI And The Irish Mob, written by Dick Lehr and Gerard O'Neill. Debra Davis was 26-years-old when she was killed in South Boston in 1981. She was the girlfriend of Bulger's second-in-command, Stephen 'The Rifleman' Flemmi, who testified that he delivered her to Bulger to be killed . The film stars Johnny Depp as Bulger, who was an FBI informant from 1975 to 1990 . Steven Davis, 57, of Milton, and his relatives are sure Bulger killed his sister, Deb
Samantha Wills, from Williamstown in South Australia, welcomed the joey dubbed 'Crash' into her family after he was thrown from his mother’s pouch when she was hit by a car. Suzie Nellist, from Innisfail in far north of Queensland, found Wally the wallaby on top of his dead mother on the side of the road and took him home to nurse him back to health. The 20-year-old wildlife carer has cared for injured and orphaned wallabies for many years.
Crowds who turned out for the Anzac Day memorial service at Sydney’s Martin Place have been left fuming after the Ivy nightclub played loud dance music during the minute's silence. A contractor doing a sound check inside the exclusive club is believed to have been responsible for turning the music on. A spokesperson for Merivale, which runs the Ivy, said the company was 'mortified and deeply upset' by the incident and offered unreserved apologies for the disturbance.
German Chancellor demands new EU system that distributes asylum-seekers based on population. She said large countries should be prepared to accept more asylum seekers. The call comes as Europe struggles with the growing refugee crisis in the Mediterranean. Hundreds have died in recent days trying to get from northern Africa to Italy to Italy .
Children are more likely to engage in risky behaviour when carers are distracted, study shows. Researchers measured factors such as adult’s level of engagement with child and how distracted they seemed. Children whose carers were distracted were ‘significantly’ morelikely to behave in this way. Electronic devices such as mobile phones were responsible for 30 per cent of all parental distractions.
Peter Moore was shocked after receiving the letter from HM Revenue and Customs last week. Letter was addressed to 'representative' of Peter William John Moore and apologised for family's 'bereavement' It added that officials needed to sort out whether Mr Moore had paid enough - or too much - tax. The 47-year-old pottery factory worker, from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, demanded an apology.
Rand Paul, 52, shared a Snapchat video of himself learning how to play poker from the infamous 'King of Instagram' Dan Blizerian. The 10-second video, obtained by Daily Caller reporter Kaitlin Collins, is titled ‘Lessons from Dan Bliserian’. The pair were playing Liar's Poker - a game where players use dollars bills instead of cards and track the serial numbers on the banknotes. The goal of the game, according to Investopedia.com, is to bluff the opponents into believing that your bid does not exceed the combined sum of all of the serial Numbers on the bills .
Teenager in Shimla, India, gives the monkey the middle finger as it watches him from a ledge. The monkey interprets the gesture as an insult and throws itself at him, landing in his face. He is sent sprawling onto the ground, while the monkey quickly bounds back up again to the ledge. Those familiar with the Shimla region will be unsurprised - the monkeys have a reputation for aggression.
Felix David, 24, was being arrested at a facility for mentally ill people transitioning into society from psychiatric institutions when he reportedly began attacking officers. David was shot in the chest by officers during the 1.45pm incident and later died at a local hospital. He had been wanted on a robbery charge, according to the New York Post. Witnesses at the scene reported hearing a scuffle and then a single gunshot.
Bus ploughed into the engine of a Boeing 777 passenger jet at Tashkent airport in Uzbekistan. The plane was believed to be an Uzbekistan Airways service, the national airline of the country. It's the second time in six months two Ryanair planes have collided at Ireland's busiest airport .
The two members of the Navy's elite sea, air, land teams were found at the bottom of the pool by another service member at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia. The names of the SEALS are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The SEALS were swimming in lap lanes and were not wearing gear at the time.
Paul Shorter, 31, had a series of liaisons with 15-year-old pupil at Rydens School in Hersham, Surrey. The married Maths teacher kissed the teenager after class and groped her in his car. The father-of-one, of Addlestone, Surrey, admitted two counts of sexual activity with a child. He also admitted sexual activity by a person in a position of trust at Guildford Crown Court. Shorter's pregnant wife Joanne, who is expecting his child in six weeks, watched from public gallery.
Bulgarians love their traditional music and have a TV channel devoted to it. They are so proud of the music that when asked to include something in the capsule aboard the Voyager 2 space probe, they sent tracks from the album Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares, in the hope that aliens would like it too. Many Bulgarian villages hold festivals in the way that English villages stage fetes.
Linda Thompson, now 64, met Bruce at the Playboy mansion when he was separated from his first wife, Chrystie Crownover, the mother of his two eldest children. They fell in love and got married in Hawaii when she was already pregnant with their son Brandon. A few years later they welcomed a second son together, Brody. But when Brody was 18 months old and Brandon was three, Bruce revealed to Linda the secret that he finally told the world Friday night - that he identified as a woman. She was, she insists, blindsided.
Colin Shearing, 70, fled across the Channel to Paris to avoid being jailed for a sex attack on a six-year-old girl. He was convicted of indecent assault and given a week on bail to 'put his personal matters in order' But Swansea Crown Court heard that he had booked a room at the Hotel des Nations in Paris. He then moved to a second hotel and then to a third in a bid to stay one step ahead of the police. Judge Huw Davies issued a European-wide warrant for Shearing's arrest.
Royal Family led tributes to those who fought and fell in the ill-fated offensive. The day began in London with a dawn ceremony at Wellington Arch on Hyde Park Corner. Later the Queen, joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William and political leaders, led the nation during a ceremony at the Cenotaph in Whitehall. Afterwards the Queen joined a service of remembrance at Westminster Abbey, where she laid a wreath.
1st Lt Michael Alonso and 1st Lt Lantz Balthazar have been charged in cases stemming from an investigation that led to the disclosure last year of a separate exam-cheating scandal. One of their fellow missile officers who was a target of the same investigation pleaded guilty to illegal drug use in January and was kicked out of the service, the Air Force said on Friday. Alonso was charged with violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for illegal possession, use and distribution of ecstasy and for 'conspiracy related to the drug offenses', according to Malmstrom spokesman Josh Aycock.
Liverpool lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday . Brendan Rodgers has spent more than £200m on players since taking charge in June 2012. Manchester United and Chelsea have won more than their Merseyside rivals. Liverpool have spent less than rivals Tottenham, who have spent just under £200million. Rodgers has signed 22 players during his tenure, but only seven of those can be considered a success at this current time.
John Doyle, 79, was helping two 12-year-old girls cross the road to school in Timperley, Greater Manchester. Genti Rustemi, 45, drove over the crossing point without slowing without slowing down. Mr Doyle tapped his lollipop stick on the roof of the BMW as it hurtled past and told him to be more careful. After Rustemi had dropped off his daughter at a different school, he returned to the crossing. In a fit of temper he returned minutes later and attacked Mr Doyle, who was still helping pupils cross road.
Married mother-of-two Sian Harkin, 54, abused her position of authority by signing cheques totalling £30,000. She claimed the work was to be carried out at Llwyncelyn Primary School in Porth, Wales. But work was actually carried out on her home in Pontypridd, which she shares with her husband. She 'dabbled' in school funds while headteacher of the primary, a position she had held for nine years. In total, Harkin signed six cheques to builder Lee Slocombe over a six-month period.
Gareth Bale is joined by seven current Premier League players as well as three outfielders and a manager still plugging away in the Football League. The Football League Awards celebrate the 10th birthday of the Awards. Gareth Bale is the only player to have spent full one season in the lower divisions .
Luke Shaw joined Manchester United for £28million from Southampton in the summer. The 19-year-old left back has struggled to live up to his price tag at Old Trafford. Shaw has started seeing a psychologist in recent weeks as he comes to terms with his move. The left back returned to the team against Chelsea on Saturday and had a decent game .
Rebecca Rice, 16, struggled with her nerves ahead of her French GCSE oral exam. Her teacher Lorette Esteve advised her to bring her pet dog Holly to help calm her nerves. Staff at Bodmin College in Cornwall have worked with pupils to help combat stress.
Capital One yesterday became the first provider to scrap its cashback offer for new customers. Company has warned existing customers that the loyalty points they earn will be much lower from June 1. European Parliament voted in favour of a cap at 0.2 per cent of the transaction value for debit cards and 0.3 per cent for credit cards.
Adriana Alvarez, 22, says that even with assistance from food stamps, Medicaid, and a child care subsidy, she is barely getting by, despite having worked for McDonald's for five years. Alvarez is a leader with Fight For $15, an international movement to raise minimum wage laws and acquire the right to unionize. She said her pay used to be even lower before she and fellow employees of the fast food chain began to protest. The mother revealed in a column for Refinery29 that the first thing she would do with an increased wage would be to find a 'decent place to live' with good schools for her son Manny.
Craig Bryson opened the scoring for Derby after just three minutes against Blackpool. Tom Ince doubled Derby's lead in the 28th minute with a wonderful effort from Ryan Shotton's cross. Darren Bent added a third on the half-hour mark with a thumping penalty after Peter Clarke had fouled Shotton. Ince completed his hat-trick in the 65th minute to make it 3-0 to the hosts .
Edward Moore, 24, was assistant director of music at King Edward's School in Witley, Surrey. He was working in his first job when he had consensual sex with 16-year-old student in his office. Moore, from Ascot, Berkshire, was jailed for nine months on Friday after admitting two counts of abusing a position of trust and sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 17 years. He had only been working for a few months when he began to grow close to the student. The girl came to him in November 2012 to reveal she had been touched inappropriately by another music teacher when she was aged just 13.
John Caudwell, founder of Phones4U, bought the Audley Street garage in Mayfair for £155m in 2011. He plans to knock it down and build a high-end housing complex on the site in central London. The complex will include five townhouses, three penthouses, a mews home and 21 luxury flats. It will rival properties such as One Hyde Park for the title of world's most desirable living space. But it could face trouble getting planning permission as VIP neighbours may object to building works.
Freddie Sears opened the scoring for Ipswich after eight minutes before Eoin Doyle equalised for Cardiff. Cole Skuse made it 2-1 with his first Ipswich goal after 21 months and 82 appearances. Daryl Murphy added a third in the 90th minute to make it 3-1 to Ipswich. The win keeps Ipswich in the final playoff spot in the Championship table .
West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace is hoping to sell the club for between £150million and £200million. Groups from America, Australia and the Far East are believed to be interested in buying the club. The Baggies are 13th in the Premier League, seven points clear of the relegation zone. Manager Tony Pulis has been assured the deal will be done by July.
Bristol City beat Bradford 6-0 to secure promotion from League One. James Tavernier opened the scoring with a neat right-footed finish after 16 minutes. Joe Bryan doubled Bristol City's lead with a first-half header. Luke Ayling, Aden Flint, Joe Bryan and Aaron Wilbraham also on target for Robins . Bristol became the first side from the Football League to win promotion this season.
West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace is open to offers for the Midlands club. He is understood to want between £150million and £200million for the club. There is interest from groups from America, Australia and China. Tony Pulis insists he has been told by Peace that any takeover will not drag on. The Baggies are currently fighting to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Thor Dalhaug died an hour after birth following a difficult delivery during which he suffered fatal brain damage due to a doctor’s errors, ruled Stuart Fisher, senior coroner for Central Lincolnshire. In a damning report, he said an unsupervised junior surgeon tried to deliver the baby using forceps in an ‘unorthodox and unacceptable’ way. Coroner also concluded that senior managers at Lincoln County Hospital had tried to remove the fact that forceps had been used from an account of the birth.
North Sentinel Island is located in the Bay of Bengal in the Indian Ocean and belongs to India. It has remained untouched by modern civilisation for centuries, despite being populated for an estimated 60,000 years. The Sentinelese tribe have rejected modern civilisation and prefer to have zero contact with the outside world. They are known to fire arrows and fling rocks at low-flying planes or helicopters on reconnaissance missions. The Indian government has established a three-mile exclusion zone to protect the Sentinelese people.
Trials show Avastin, which is used in several other cancers, gives women four months' extra life. Drug plus chemotherapy has now been licensed by European regulators. Patients will have access via Cancer Drugs Fund until it is considered for NHS use. Each year an estimated 600 women with advanced cervical cancer could benefit from drug. Nearly 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK each year and 1,000 die.
Scientists in Colorado have found evidence for a new solar season cycle. Every two years it appears 'bands' of magnetic field move to the surface of the sun. This combines with the existing 11-year solar cycle, causing even more powerful coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and solar flares that can endanger Earth. The study was carried out by a team of researchers led by the National Centre for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado. They found that the changes seem to be driven by bands of strong magnetic fields in the sun's hemispheres which emanate from the solar interior.
Protein World's billboard campaign features a svelte bikini-clad model asking 'Are you beach body ready?' Campaigners launched scathing attack on the protein supplement company after the advert began appearing on the London Underground three weeks ago. The ‘body shaming’ campaign has seen many of its posters defaced with feminist slogans. More than 50,000 people sign a petition to have them removed and a demonstration planned for this weekend in protest. But yesterday the company’s marketing boss claimed the firm is ‘just trying to make the nation healthier’.
Philip Gigante, 41, was elected into the positions by residents of Airmont, New York. His grandfather Vincent 'The Chin' Gigante was the head of the Genovese crime family. The Republican real-estate lawyer will get $25,000 a year for the part time job. He hopes his 'achievements and accomplishments' are what people notice, and not his heritage.
Dina Amos-Larkin, 21, was attending four-day sports festival in Salou, Spain when she fell on April 3. She was in a medically-induced coma for two weeks and was told of her injuries a week ago. The law student, from Poole, Dorset, is now stranded in hospital as she is waiting for her insurer AXA to review her case. A GoFundMe page has since been set up to raise £20,000 to get her home to Surrey.
A Queensland man was shocked when he discovered his delivery from five kilometres away had been on 2000km journey. The man, who only gave his name as Chris, ordered some computer equipment be delivered from Griffith University at Nathan in Brisbane’s south to a parcel locker at Sunnybank. The tracking information of his delivery detailed its three-day, two-state odyssey. The package was sent almost 2000kms away to Chullora in New South Wales, after it was picked up in Nathan, Queensland. Chris said Australia Post had not been in touch to apologise for the delay.
Harry the ginger tom was hit by a police car near Tony Hunt's home in Normanton, Derby. Officers knocked on a neighbour's door and asked for a black bin bag to put the cat in. A witness described seeing them 'scooping Harry up and placing him in the bag in the boot of the car' Mr Hunt spent two days putting up 'lost cat' posters in his area before finding out what had happened. When he contacted police, officers coldly told him Harry had been 'disposed of' .
More than 100 sailboats and as many as 200 people were participating in the Dauphin Island regatta in Mobile Bay, Alabama on Saturday. The storm rolled through the area about 4 p.m. and a man was plucked from the waters by the Coast Guard around 9 p.M., Petty officer Carlos Vega said. 'We knew we were totally lost at sea,' said regatta participant Rhonda Morgan Gilreath.
Jisr al-Shughour captured by terrorist alliance that includes al-Qaeda affiliates Al-Nusra and other groups of Islamist militants. The eight-minute video appears to be narrated by a British fighter who has travelled from the UK to join the fight in Syria. The man speaks with a British accent as he narrates the video from a car driving into the city. He preaches as a 'saviour' claiming the al-Nusra front has 'saved these oppressed people' Despite the man behind the camera claiming that the Islamist have 'liberated' the city, the inhabitants of the city can be seen fleeing on foot and in whatever vehicles available.
Ian Brady, 77, wrote the letters from his bed at Ashworth psychiatric hospital in Merseyside. He was jailed for life in 1966 after torturing and killing five children with Myra Hindley. The victims were lured to their deaths, sexually tortured then buried on Saddleworth Moor above Manchester. Brady murdered five children between 1963 and 1965 along with Hindley, who died in 2002. He wrote: 'I hope that UKIP not only wipes out the Lib-Dems but also decimates the Tory and Labour vote, and that the SNP achieves the same in Scotland' .
Gibraltar could be the new home of Britain's nuclear submarines if SNP succeeds in ridding Scotland of Trident. SNP want to eject Trident from Scotland, but Conservatives and Labour have committed to retaining base on Clyde. MoD officials have sounded out Gibraltar as an alternative to naval base on the Clyde, source says.
Planners in Windsor have allowed two Costa cafes less than 500 yards apart. Latest Costa will open on site of former Dedworth Road HSBC branch, the last bank in the area. It means there will be two Costas just a brisk five-minute walk apart, plus the Costa Express at a petrol station.
New NHS guidelines urge GPs to draw up end-of-life plans for over-75s and younger patients. They are also being told to ask if patient wants doctors to try to resuscitate them if health deteriorates. NHS says the guidance will improve patients' end of life care, but medical professionals say it is 'blatantly wrong' .
Duchess of Cambridge is already up to four days overdue with her second child, it was claimed today. The 33-year-old royal's baby is expected before the end of April at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington. Doctors may have already spoken to Kate about the possibility of being induced, source said. Prince George was reportedly born three days late at the hospital in July 2013.
Perry Clawson, a former Army colonel, set up camp outside Zeta Beta Tau frat house in Gainesville, Florida. Retired colonel said members had 'p*****d off' servicemen across the country with their actions. He was one of many veterans to respond to unedifying allegations that frat members had abused soldiers attending Warrior Beach vacation retreat in Panama City Beach earlier this month. One veteran, wounded Nicholas Connole, said students spat on him and his service dog from their balconies .
Tayler Chaice Buzbee was forced to make an emergency appointment at an Aspen Dental facility in Alabama on Friday morning after developing agonizing toothache which would not go away. But after calling the dentist's office, she was informed that the only available appointment was in just 20 minutes - meaning that she had no time to find a babysitter for her infant son, Attley. Instead, Tayler was assured by employees that she could bring her baby to the facility. Midway through the appointment, baby Attley started to create a fuss and was taken from her arms by an employee - without permission - and placed in a stroller.
Simon Wood, 38, from Oldham won Masterchef last Friday. Everything the 38-year-old knows about cooking is self-taught - learnt form reading recipe books or watching TV. He has always wanted to be a chef - when he was eight, he won the opportunity to spend a day in a hotel kitchen and featured in the local newspaper. But he gave up his dream because he and his wife, who he separated from two years ago, had a child.
London Mayor launches personal assault on rival on BBC's Andrew Marr Show this morning. But Ed Miliband laughs it off, saying: 'Come on Boris, you're better than that' Mr Miliband beat his brother David to the Labour leadership in 2010 by just over 1 per cent.
Former FBI Director Louis Freeh was involved in a car crash last summer in Barnard, Vermont. It's believed that he fell asleep behind the wheel while driving about 60 to 65 mph on Vermont 12 on August 25, 2014. Freeh lost control of his vehicle and crossed into oncoming traffic before driving off the road and into a tree. He nearly ran into three other drivers on the road, who were luckily able to swerve out of the way before crashing head-on with Freeh. The 64-year-old severed an artery in one of his legs and would have bled to death in just 60 seconds if it weren't for paramedics and an FBI agent on the scene.
272 youngsters left disabled by Foetal Alcohol Syndrome hospitalised in England over past 12 months. But actual number affected by their mother's drinking could be far greater, experts have warned. World Health Organisation suggests at least one in 100 babies born in UK could suffer learning, behavioural and physical problems because of exposure to alcohol.
Max Azria's home is spread across three acres in Holmby Hills, one of the three affluent neighborhoods that makes up the city's 'Platinum Triangle' and bordered by Beverly Hills and Bel Air. The home, dubbed Maison du Solei, features a floor-to-ceiling waterfall chandelier made up of 150,000 crystals, 17 bedrooms, 60 rooms and a 6,000 sq ft movie theater with popcorn and snack bar. The house was built in 1939 by architect Paul Williams, who built homes for Old Hollywood stars such as Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball .
Six dancers filmed twerking in front of Malaya Zemlya monument in Novorossiysk, southern Russia. Two of the women were jailed for ten days, while a third was sentenced to 15 days in prison. Two others were fined, while the sixth dancer escaped punishment as she was under 16. Prosecutors said their 'erotic and sexual twerk dance' was disrespectful to those who fought in the war.
Oprah Winfrey's OWN TV video shows what children can teach us about anger. 'When I'm mad, my brain can get a headache and it can start hurting,' says one child. 'Your blood keeps pumping because you're really mad. And then when you start getting really mad, you turn red,' says another.
Ed Miliband has pledged to introduce annual levy on homes worth more than £2m to raise money for NHS. Estate agents in London are now offering higher 'Cameron price' and lower 'Miliband price' for same property. Labour leader's North London home would be hit by his party's planned annual levy.
BBC has admitted it 'occasionally' runs out of meeting rooms in its £1billion New Broadcasting House. Corporation spent £47,198 on booking external spaces nearby during the last financial year. Corporation insiders say these venues include De Vere's West One business centre and Langham Hotel.
Broccoli chemical sulforaphane is known to block the inflammation and damage to cartilage associated with arthritis. But patients would have to eat several pounds of the vegetable every day to derive any benefit. Sulforadex in its natural form is also too unstable to turn into a medicine. But UK drug company Evgen Pharma has developed a stable synthetic version of the chemical.
Adele McKenzie was set to marry the love of her life, David Elliot, when she was devastated to learn the bridal company she had paid around $1,000 to for her dress had closed down. She was one of around 140 brides who received the same ‘generic’ email informing them their dream dresses may not be coming, some of them with weddings only weeks away. The brides-to-be banded together to create a Facebook page that would allow them to 'connect' and 'support each other'
Alaska State Troopers say 49-year-old Eligah Christian was taken into custody Friday after mashing the bulky vehicle into several patrol cars. He was being sought on a $100,000 warrant on charges of scheming to defraud, 15 counts of theft and 21 counts of issuing bad checks. Christian was charged with felony reckless driving and criminal mischief.
David Cameron will put small business at the heart of the election campaign today by declaring that the Conservatives are ‘the party of the grafters’. He will appeal to small firms and the self-employed, saying while Labour sneers at those who work hard, his party backs them. Prime Minister said he made ‘no apology’ for focusing on the economy, insisting: ‘Nothing matters more.
Scientists at the University of Bristol quizzed 40 heterosexual male and female students. They asked them to rate the attractiveness of three groups of people - sober, tipsy and drunk. Tipsy people who had downed one large 250ml glass of 14 per cent wine voted 'most attractive' But too much booze led to 'excessive and unattractive' changes in facial expressions.
Cheddar is Britain's most popular cheese with 80% of us choosing it over fancier varieties like French Brie. One in ten of us are eating whole blocks of cheese in one sitting. A third of Brits say they can't enjoy cheese without a dollop of their favourite pickle .
Dr Alex Zhavoronkov, an anti-ageing expert, believes medical advances and knowledge of lifestyles will lead to a far longer life expectancy than has been seen to date. He is following a strict regime of regular exercise combined with drugs and supplements and regular health checks, while shunning marriage, children and material assets to focus on his research.
Sydney couple Sharon and Mike Tierney set aside one evening per month for grooming. Sharon, 45, trims her husband's eyebrows, waxes his nostrils and trims his pubic hairs. Mike, 40, returns the favours with waxing, spray tans and eyelash tints. The couple believe 'the couple that waxes together, stays together' . They met in London when Sharon was on a holiday to the UK, and have been together 13 years.
Stephen A. Smith has taken a controversial stance on domestic violence on ESPN's First Take. He said that Floyd Mayweather Jr's boxing career should be looked at independently from his domestic violence history. Smith said that he understood why Cari Champion disagreed with his stance because she was a woman and 'should feel that way' Mayweather has been convicted twice for domestic violence .
Prime Minister claims Scottish National Party would prop up minority Labour government. He says SNP would hope it would be a 'disaster' and bring forward its dream of independence. But Lib Dem Cabinet minster Danny Alexander accuses PM of 'playing with fire' by stirring up ill-feeling. Warnings come as polls suggest the General Election race is still neck and neck. A Survation poll put the Conservatives three points ahead on 33 per cent to Labour's 30 per cent .
Diana is the favourite name for the second royal baby, name after William's mother - the late Princess Of Wales. Alice and Charlotte were next in terms of preference, getting nine per cent of the vote each . A quarter of Brits want the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to have a female baby. Only three per cent want a younger brother for Prince George .
The 41-year-old mother-of-two has battled back from injury to take part in the 26.2 mile race in the capital. She will be presented with the inaugural John Disley Lifetime Achievement award in honour of her achievements. Paula has won the London Marathon three times, including in 2003 when she set her phenomenal word record time of 2 hours 15 minutes and 25 seconds .
Madison Hurd, 16, was hospitalized on Monday with what was initially thought to be a stomach bug that turned into sepsis, a life-threatening complication of an infection. Nurses spent their day off doing Hurd's nails, makeup and hair, getting music and a cake, and decorating her room with streamers and balloons. They even made sure the decorations matched the Great Gatsby-themed dance Hurd had been planning and organizing for the last year with her student council at Milford High School. Hurd has since been diagnosed with myocarditis, an inflammation of the middle layer of the heart wall.
Zoe O'Connell, 37, used to be a man and is standing for the Lib Dems in Maldon, Essex. She lives in a three-way lesbian relationship with her two canvassers Sarah Brown and Sylvia Knight. Ms Brown, 41, and Ms Knight, 39, were once a straight married couple – when Ms Brown was a man. The two are now in a civil partnership and have lived together for seven years .
Holden issued a stop delivery notice to car dealers and urged owners of the Holden Colorado- SUV or ute- to have their cars checked out immediately. The models said to be affected were made in Thailand between September 2013 and January 2015. Holden said the issue is caused by an alternator cable making unnecessary contact with a steel bracket on the battery tray. This latest safety issue makes Holden the most recalled car brand in 2015, with five recalls in only four months.
Oil painting of a Catholic saint was believed to be the work of a follower of El Greco. But the selling price suggests it may have been done by the artist himself. It was acquired by the owner's late father in the 1970s for very little. He bought it because he believed it was a depiction of Saint Peter, who shares his name. Auctioneer Richard Bromell gave the work an estimated value of between £300 and £400. But after advertising the sale, interest in the work took off and final hammer price was £98,000.
Renee Somerfield, 24, is the genetically-blessed Australian Model starring in a controversial new weight loss advert. The yellow Protein World ad, currently plastered all over billboards around the London Underground, features a bikini-clad Renee next to text reading 'ARE YOU BEACH BODY READY?' The sight of the 24-year-old's toned figure towering above train platforms has caused a stir among some feminists and body image campaigners. Online fitness store Protein World claim that the image is entirely unPhotoshopped and have been actively engaging in the furore on social media.
Professor Stephen Hawking appeared at the Sydney Opera House on Saturday night as a 3D hologram from his physical location at Cambridge University in the UK. The legendary physicist was asked about the cosmological effect of former One Direction singer Zayn Malik leaving the boy band. He joked that in another different universe 'Zayn is still in One Direction' .
Lace may be back in fashion, but to Kate Battersby it’s unfailingly ageing. The unattractive shade of orangey-red is made worse by the colour of the underslip. The shallow V-neck doesn’t enhance my bust, the sash creates matronliness and the asymmetric lace around the neckline looks torn.
An Ohio woman was shocked this month when an officer cited her for leaving her dog in a hot car but, instead of writing a ticket, the cop forced her to sit inside to see how it feels. The Strongsville pet owner was inside a Walmart as the dog sat in the parking lot. The officer then had the woman sit inside with the windows up and ignition off. In Truth or Consequences, New Mexico last June, the pet owner in question wasn't as eager to put the incident behind her.
The illegal animal traders had kept the terrified three-year-old in the box for two weeks. The men had been trying to find a buyer on the lucrative black market. They were stopped at a check point trying to cross into Sierra Leone from Guinea. The traffickers were caught during a joint operation by the Guinea Ministry of Environment and Gendarmerie.
Intrepid Travel, who run 800 trips across the world and have 100,000 customers each year, have decided not to take any more bookings to Nepal until May 11. Those who are planning on travelling out before this date with existing bookings have been offered a full refund or alternative trip. British Foreign Office advice is that British tourists should check with their travel provider before heading to Nepal.
A man driving to work in Alabama suddenly noticed his stolen pickup truck following him last week. That set off a chain of events that included a deputy's pursuit, a crash, and an arrest. A man contacted police Friday after noticing he was driving in front of the truck that had been stolen from him earlier that morning near Piedmont, Calhoun County Chief Deputy Matthew Wade said. The driver, 29-year-old Terry Proctor, did not stop, leading to a pursuit. Wade told WBRC the driver crashed the vehicle and was ejected as the truck rolled over .
David Duane Watson, a 46-year-old Tucson firefighter, was arrested without incident Saturday on charges he killed his ex-wife Linda Watson, 35, in 2000. Police say the dispute continued after Watson's murder as her mother Marilyn Cox, 63, tried to obtain visitation rights over their daughter Jordynn. Three years later, Cox and her neighbor Renee Farnsworth, 53, were shot dead in the driveway of Linda Watson's home. Mr. Watson has been charged in all three homicides, with police cited DNA evidence.
Prime Minister was giving a campaign speech in south London when he made the gaffe. He joked that everyone should back his team - but then named West Ham instead of Aston Villa. Mr Cameron said he became a Villa fan after watching team beat Bayern Munich in European Cup final. But he could not say what year the match took place or who scored the winner. He said he had been 'overcome by something', adding: 'I don't know what happened to me' Labour said gaffe exposed the Prime Minister as a 'phoney' and 'out of touch'
Nicola Sturgeon says Ed Miliband 'won't have the votes to say he is going to do what he likes come what may' . Scottish First Minister reiterates call for Labour to 'work together to lock the Tories out' Comes after Miliband said he would not enter into any deal with the SNP after the election. But Ms Sturgeon said: 'I suspect Ed Miliband will change his tune once the votes are cast' Labour expected to suffer heavy losses in Scotland - where it won 41 seats in 2010 .
Karla Hornby, 29, gave birth to Freddie by emergency caesarean section while on holiday in Benidorm. Her partner Jordan Jackson, 21, is a soldier in the army's Royal Logistics corps. Couple have been told they will have to stay in Spain for at least three months while Freddie builds up his strength. But Mr Jackson, who has served in Afghanistan, is meant to report back for service tomorrow.
Chris Blowes, 26, is fighting for his life after being mauled by a Great White shark in South Australia. The 26-year-old is in a critical condition at the Royal Adelaide hospital after the attack at Fishery Bay in Port Lincoln National Park on Saturday morning. Mr Blowes' family have released a statement expressing their gratitude for all of the support and well wishes they have received during this traumatic time. The six-metre shark was seen swimming away with the surfer's leg and a surfboard in its mouth. The attack was witnessed by about a dozen other surfers who were in the water at the time.
A film crew shooting the documentary Lair of the Megashark were just off New Zealand's Stewart Island when they attempted to put a camera on the dorsal fin of the massive ocean predator. The men can be seen panicking as the great white uses it's strong jaws and tail to shake the boat, causing it to sway dangerously. One of the men described the experience as 'a bit nerve racking' while another man can be heard saying: 'I don't think this is such a brilliant f*****g idea you know'
Suzanne Evans, Ukip's deputy chairman, says she would step in if Farage quits due to ill health. Ukip leader is suffering from a recurring spinal injury and is on medication. He has also pledged to be 'gone within 10 minutes' if he fails to win Thanet South seat. But Miss Evans played down his medical problems and said he is 'the man for the job' .
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin tied the knot at the Aman Canal Grande on the Grand Canal Grande in Venice. The Belmond Hotel Cipriani is on the island of Giudecca, just a few minutes by water taxi from Saint Mark’s Square. The hotel's heated swimming pool, set in extensive gardens, is filled with heated seawater and is the only hotel pool in central Venice.
Prosecutors said James Holmes, 27, was once a sought-after neuroscientist-in-training. But evidence shows that months before the shooting he was preparing for violence. If the 12 final jurors decide that Holmes was mentally ill at the time of the shooting, he will be committed indefinitely to a state psychiatric hospital. If not, prosecutors will press for the death penalty over life in prison without parole.
The Hudsonian Godwit was spotted at the Shapwick Heath in Somerset and drew scores of bird watchers. The wader - with a long beak and spindly legs - is now inhabiting the same space as its English counterparts, the Black Tailed Godwit. It is believed the large shorebird was heading to its breeding grounds in Canada and Alaska.
Marble-sized hailstones, some up to 2cm in diameter, pummelled multiple suburbs in the city's east and west on ANZAC Day. The storm was the result of an East Coast Low, which is also known as an extratropical cyclone. This type of storm has always occurred in Australia, passing through every few years, however changes to the frequency and intensity are possible due to climate change. Seven buildings collapsed in western Sydney after they were damaged by the storm, with Fire and Rescue crews still working to assess damage .
Officials found out earlier that ISIS called for attacks on uniformed personnel as part of a possible terror plot. The FBI is investigating and security is being increased at other airports in Southern California because of a 'known threat' to LAX from ISIS, according to a federal law enforcement official. The Transportation Security Administration alerted local law enforcement agencies responsible for security at the other airports.
Mark-Francis Vandelli, 26, is the son of a multimillionaire industrialist and model. He has been collecting watches since he was in his teens and has a collection of 16. His most expensive watch is a Cartier white gold Moonphase, worth £32,000 . He also owns a Bulgari Bulgari Chrono 42, a Cartier Tortue Collection Privée and a Rolex yellow gold Oyster Perpetual.
David Cameron this afternoon hit back at growing criticism over his election campaign. Tory donors rounded on the party's lacklustre message and failure to pull away in polls. But defiant PM pledged to continue focussing on bread-and-butter issues like jobs, business and childcare. Comes amid claims senior Tory figures are already planning to make Boris Johnson next leader.
Paul Gambaccini has blasted the BBC for destroying the Top 40 show by employing 'ignorant' DJs. He said presenters are more interested in giving vacuous opinions than playing records. The 66-year-old said he was particularly annoyed about last week's show when host Clara Amfo appeared to dismiss superstar Paul Simon.
Your hands give clues to what is sometimes called ‘brain sex’ - the way your brain reflects your gender. According to popular mythology, men tend to be more obsessed by things such as cars and obscure facts. Women, on the other hand, are said to be better at empathy and understanding what another person is feeling or needs. In the SBS One series Horizon Professor Alice Roberts and Dr Michael Mosley examine links between gender and the brain.
Chuka Umunna said Ukip 'hates modern Britain' and is infected with the 'virus of racism' Shadow business secretary said Nigel Farage had 'a problem with race' after remarks last week about 'fully black' and 'half black' Ukip supporters. Comes after Farage dragged into fresh racism storm after National Front members turned up to campaign for him.
Massimo Vian, one of the heads of Milan-based Luxottica, said that his team was looking to improve on the Internet-connected device, which was trumpeted as a huge technological leap forward when it was announced in 2012. Vian told shareholders that his company is 'now working on Google Glass version 2 which is in preparation' He did not give any details about a proposed launch date for the second version.
Crowds formed outside Tribhuwan International Airport as darkness fell on Saturday night. More than 1,000 passengers joined a haphazard 1km-long queue outside the nearby airport in a desperate attempt to flee the stricken city. Despite plummeting temperatures and rain, crowds had started to form outside the building late last night. Many visitors had already booked return journeys but had crowded outside the airport in the hope of boarding the next available flight back to India.
Nepalese capital Kathmandu is under constant threat of earthquake of natural disaster. Experts claim its shoddy infrastructure and poor building standards make the country much less equipped to deal with the aftermath of major incidents. Just a week ago, 50 earthquake scientists from country the world met to discuss how the area would cope with such disaster. 'Physically and geologically what happened is exactly what we thought would happen,' said seismologist James Jackson.
Chelsea Bruck, 22, was last seen in Frenchtown Township, Michigan, while dressed as Poison Ivy on October 26. Her body was found on a 13-acre private property near a heavily-wooded site close to train tracks on Friday. The medical examiner's office in Wayne County used dental records to confirm the body is Bruck's. The cause of death could take up to a month to be determined due to the advanced decomposition of the body.
Abby Lubiewski was born with Hallerman-Streiff, a rare genetic syndrome that resulted in congenital cataracts. She can only perceive light and dark when she's not wearing her specs and 'has no vision at all without her glasses' . Her mother Amanda was outraged when she found out her daughter was forced to take off her thick glasses for a school portrait. LifeTouch School Photography has since apologized to the family and will re-take Abby's school picture for free .
Danny Nickerson, 6, was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glimoma (DIPG) in October 2013. Last July, his request for a 'box of cards' for his sixth birthday went viral and he received more than 150,000 cards from around the world. To get all of the mail to his home, it took four trucks and a U-Haul. On Friday night, his mother Carley Nickerson shared on a Facebook page that her 'precious sweet boy earned his angel wings' after a 'courageous 18 month battle'
Two-year-old Tommy Cox from Colchester, Essex, has the same side-swept fair hair and cheeky smile. His mother and father are regularly stopped by people who want to have their photograph taken with him. The real Prince George, of course, is due to become a big brother at any moment.
Lesbos was the Magaluf of its day and a capital for sex tourism, TV show will reveal. In Ancient Greek world, the word 'lesbian' actually meant a woman performing an intimate sex act on a man. The island had a particular reputation for producing very beautiful women, the show will show.
More than 2,500 people were killed in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake which struck Nepal yesterday morning. The Dharahara Tower, which was built in 1832, was almost completely destroyed by the quake. Buildings in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, are recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. But several of the most recognisable buildings in the city, including towers and temples, now lie in rubble .
Around 40,000 Yazidi girls and women were kidnapped by ISIS last year and held as sex slaves. Some have returned after falling pregnant by their captors and now face ostracisation by their community. Kurdish doctors are allegedly performing illegal abortions and secret surgeries to 'reverse loss of virginity' on the victims, some of whom are as young as eight. Yazidi women and girls have been separated from their families, forced to convert to Islam and repeatedly raped by ISIS fighters, says Human Rights Watch study.
Sarah, 36, and Mark Brennan, 35, from south Wales, had ten miscarriages in ten years. They were told they'd never conceive naturally and were put on a waiting list for IVF. Last September they defied doctors to have Eryn, who was born seven weeks early. The couple said they became 'used' to the heartbreak of miscarriages after losing ten.
Grimes Cottage is a heritage-listed 1830s Colonial Georgian residence with three storeys and six bedrooms. It was built by whaling captain George Grimes who constructed a row of early 1840s terraces depicted in artist Conrad Marten’s work in 1843. The 416sqm inner city block property has a large northerly garden with footsteps down to the heart of the historical area of The Rocks. The sandstone and brick home has a formal lounge and dining room with original fireplaces, high ceilings and an open-plan kitchen.
A second person is dead and five are missing following a powerful storm that capsized several sailboats in a regatta near Mobile Bay, Alabama on Saturday. The storm rolled through the area about 4pm and a man was plucked from the waters by the Coast Guard around 9pm, Petty officer Carlos Vega said. The regatta included more than 100 sailboats and as many as 200 people. Not all of the missing people were participating in the 57th annual regatta, according to authorities, and names of those missing and deceased were not released on Sunday.
María Jose Carrascosa, a 49-year-old native of Spain, was released from a New Jersey jail on Friday after spending nearly 9 years behind bars for refusing to return her daughter to the United States. She was paroled last year after moving her daughter, then 5, to Spain when the girl's father, Peter Innes, was granted custody of the child. When a Family Court judge in Bergen County ordered her to bring the child back within 10 days or go to jail, she refused, declaring that she would rather die in jail than bring her daughter back to the U.S. A judge ruled that incarceration would not coerce her to comply with child custody orders
Ivan Milat was 17 when he shot and paralysed taxi driver Neville Knight in 1962. Alan Dillon was convicted for the shooting and spent five years behind bars. The 'wrong man' was jailed for Milat's first violent crime and told the killer's brother, Boris Milat, to 'don't hold yourself responsible' . Mr Milat told the program he knew of his brother's first victim, but kept it a secret for more than 50 years. He said police never once considered him a suspect in the shooting. The program claims the killer could have been caught before he murdered seven backpackers .
Anais Zanotti, 30, has modelled for Playboy, GQ, Esquire and Maxim and has 35 cover shoots. The St Tropez-born model moved to the US to follow her dream of becoming an international model. The pro-skydiver now teaches other adrenaline junkies how to jump out of planes safely .
Guests told not to act in a 'triumphalist' way to avoid upsetting the French. Invitations to the service at St Paul's Cathedral advise that it will avoid glorifying the Duke of Wellington's historic victory over Napoleon in 1815. Instead, the service will focus on the 'pan-European' implications of the battle and the century of peace that followed.
The works were stolen in 2010 after being taken from property investor, Peter O'Mara's home in Darling Point. Police were investigating a car syndicate and executed a search warrant on a Wiley Park property. All of the paintings along with three stolen luxury cars were found. The artworks were delivered to the Art Gallery of New South Wales and now belong to Chubb Insurance.
Bill Spedding, 63, has been charged with five counts of child sexual assault and two counts of common assault. The 63-year-old was a person of interest in the case of missing toddler William Tyrrell. He was arrested and charged on Wednesday for the sexual assault of two girls in Sydney in 1987 . Police will allege that, during a weekend in 1987, a three year old girl was sexually penetrated four times and assaulted in a caravan, according to court documents. The mother of the three young boys, who cannot be named, was shocked to discover that the children had been living with a man accused of child abuse .
Joshua Quincy Burns, formerly of Brighton, was sentenced to three years' probation with the first served in Livingston County Jail for second-degree child abuse earlier this month. His now-one-year-old daughter Naomi suffered several injuries, including seizures, hypothermia, hypotension, bradycardia, apnea and retinal hemorrhages after he grabbed her by the face in March 2014. He claims he was trying to save her from hitting her head on a coffee table in their home. His wife, Brenda Burns, has fled from Michigan to Colorado with Naomi in an attempt to escape being watched by Michigan's Department of Human Services, which she believes is unconstitutional .
Megan Sheehan, of San Francisco, was knocked unconscious and suffered broken facial bones and cracked teeth after police took her to ground at Santa Rita Jail on St. Patrick's Day of 2014. BART officers say she was 'verbally argumentative' and didn't appear to be able to take care of herself when they found her sitting on a bench inside a BART station. She was arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest, battery on a police officer and public intoxication. But Sheean claims that camera footage of Bay Area Rapid Transit officers and Oakland Police conflict with what police say happened - that she was guided to the ground.
Scott McIntyre has been sacked by SBS over his 'inappropriate and disrespectful' ANZAC day tweets. SBS managing director Michael Ebeid said McIntyre's comments are 'not at all the views of @SBS' McIntyr's comments sparked outrage late on Anzac day, with Communications Minister Malcolm Turnball calling them 'despicable remarks' and social media users taking to twitter to spread the #sackScottMcIntre hashtag. McIntyre referred to the Anzac's landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey as an 'imperialist invasion' and accused Diggers of committing war crimes .
LeBron James hit a one-handed shot, which traveled almost the full length of the 94-foot court, on Saturday. The NBA superstar grabbed a basketball and flicked it with relative ease at the hoop at the other end of the court. Just before the full-court shot hit nothing but net, 'King James' said: 'Give me my money' The Cavs hold a 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Celtics .
SNL star Cecily Strong hosted the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. Said that Michelle Obama was the 'most important person in the room', but that her garden would be turned into an above ground pool by Bill Clinton. Made media outlets promise not to report on Hillary Clinton's appearance because it was 'not journalism' Said that Obama's graying hair 'is so white now it can talk back to the police' .
The scent of Marsha Yumi Perry, 36, was tracked through a field by a Washougal police dog on Friday, who stopped within five feet of the hole she was hiding in, according to police. The boy suffered a cut to his face as well as scrapes to his knees and elbows, and he was taken to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. Perry was taken into custody on accusations of felony hit-and-run, driving with a suspended license and on a misdemeanor warrant, and taken to Clark County Jail.
Vladimir Putin said phone records show direct contact between North Caucasus separatists and US secret services. He said he raised the issue with then-US President George W. Bush, who promised to 'kick the ass' of the intelligence officers in question. But he claimed a few days later heads of Russia's FSB received a letter from their American counterparts, which said they had the right to support opposition forces in Russia.
Robin Barton, 25, was just four hours old when he was abandoned behind a garbage dumpster on November 21, 1989. Michael Buelna found him because he thought he heard a cat meowing behind the bins. Barton was adopted by Elizabeth Barton and Daniel Fernandez of Orange County and he said he was 'blessed with a great family' Barton's mother Sabrina Diaz, 19, was arrested for child endangerment and attempted murder and spent three years in prison . The two met for the first time since the incident last week and embraced.
Svinafellsjokull glacier, part of the great Vatnajökull Glacier in Skaftafell National Park, is a popular hiking destination in Iceland. The Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia in Turkey's Central Anatolia are believed to be the chimneys of fairies living underground. The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the largest salt flats in the world, covering a whopping 11.5 square miles above sea level.
Katia Apalategui was inspired after seeing her mother cope with the loss of her husband by clinging to his pillow. She came up with a more permanent way to capture a person's individual scent in a bid to help others in mourning. The strong link between smell and memory is the reason her product will provide 'olfactory comfort' to customers, she says.
James Hayward, four, was frisked by airport security and forced to hand over his toy nerf gun. The toy - which fires sponge darts - was in his hand luggage for a holiday to Lanzarote. The £6 gadget was described as a semi-automatic soft dart gun by its manufacturers. East Midlands Airport said 'no items may be permitted through security that resemble a prohibited item' .
Survation poll for the Mail on Sunday has shown a swing towards the Tories against Miliband's Labour party. The Conservatives are on 33 points, followed by Labour on 30, Ukip 18 and the Lib Dems 9. The survey also indicates the Conservatives are winning the key economic arguments. More than half of those polled think Sturgeon would have upper hand over Miliband.
Temitope Adebamiro, 35, was charged with murder on Friday after her husband's death was ruled a homicde. Police were called to a home in Bear, Delaware, early on Thursday and found Adeyinka AdebAMIro, 37, unconscious in a bedroom with a stab wound to his upper body and his wife in bloody clothes. The couple had been married for more than ten years and had two children and a nanny. The argument allegedly began after the victim found photos on Adeyinka's cellphone that she had taken of pictures he had stored on his mobile phone. The stored pictures were of Adebamro's sister and the nanny's daughter
Courtney Terry, 27, from Barnehurst, south-east London, has a kidney cancer so rare it has no name. She was first diagnosed with the same disease that killed her 23-year-old brother Jordan seven years ago . Despite chemotherapy and a kidney removal, her kidney cancer returned in 2009. She had planned to marry childhood sweetheart Billy Webb in seven months' time. But doctors have advised her to bring the event forward because of her worsening condition . Now she and her family are relying on the kindness of strangers to crowdfund their wedding .
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson was filmed lashing out at an aggressive AFL fan after his team's narrow loss to Port Adelaide on Saturday night. The footage shows a young man, thought to be an Adelaide Power fan, taunting Clarkson as he made his way back to his Adelaide hotel room. It appears the video was captured by a friend of the young man and it's understood the pair had been goading Clarkson in the lead-up to the confrontation. Hawthorn CEO Stuart Fox said the boys were intoxicated and 'Clarko was certainly harassed' .
Clarkson was seen laughing with a traffic warden who tried to put a ticket on his borrowed supercar. The warden recognized the former Top Gear host immediately and the pair chatted for a few minutes. Clarkson was also spotted at Stamford Bridge, cheering on Chelsea as they drew 0-0 with Arsenal. He had met up with two people who were showing him a black Ferrari Pininfarina 275. After inspecting the car, he drove off in his Lamborghini, which has Italian number plates.
After a few hours of peaceful demonstrations, scores of rowdy protesters crowded outside Camden Yards, where the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox in ten innings. Spectators at the game, with a reported attendance of 36,757, were told that they could not leave the baseball stadium until cleared to do so by police, who allowed them to exit shortly after 10pm. Outside, protesters threw objects at cars, kicked windshields, smashed windows and threw a flaming trash can at police in riot gear. Violence continued into the evening, with reports of looting and smashing of shop windows despite Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony Batts's order for protesters to disperse.
Incredible pictures show the hungry three-year-old big cats attempting to hunt the much larger hippo in the depths of Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park. As the lions approach the large mammal, the hippo tries to scare them off before wandering towards nearby water. However, as the lions continue to prowl, the animal abruptly turns around and charges towards the two predators, successfully scaring them off. The stand-off was caught on camera by researcher Brent Stapelkamp, who has been studying the behaviour of lions in the area.
Christian Trousedale, 18, walked the elderly man to his front door, holding his hand as they made their way to his home. His act of kindness was seen by Samantha-Jayne Brady, who stopped them to take a picture. The picture has been 'liked' a quarter of a million times and shared by 70,000 people. It's attracted attention from all over the world, with more than 50,000 shares in Dubai, Australia.
The man, believed to be in his 20s, suffered head and chest injuries, as well as suspected leg fractures. His jeans were left on the underside of the car after firefighters spent 25 minutes trying to free him. Medics say he was fortunate to still be alive given the severity of the crash in Southam, Warwickshire.
Sandie Konopelski of Shiloh, Illinois, was struck and killed by a St Louis MetroLink train on Friday morning. She was responding to a report about an opossum on the tracks near an Illinois train station. The 58-year-old died of blunt-force trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene . The Bi-State Wildlife Hotline of Missouri and Illinois posted a Facebook tribute to the volunteer.
Jamie Robbins stole £1,600 from Select 'n' Save shop in Kings Norton, Birmingham, in January 2014. Case was not solved until 35-year-old walked into police station earlier this year and said: 'Please arrest me' He was jailed for four-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to robbery and possession of a bladed article at Birmingham Crown Court on Thursday.
'Harvey Nichols: Here's the Rest of Your Fur Coat' poster features Ashley James brandishing what appears to be a skinned fox - a fake one we've been assured. The 26-year-old animal lover has joined forces with animal rights crusaders PETA on a hard-hitting anti-fur campaign directed at Harvey Nichols after it abandoned its fur-free policy. Harvey Nichols backtracked last year when it quietly re-introduced it.
Amira Abase, 15, left Bethnal Green Academy with two classmates in February to join ISIS in Syria. She is believed to be living in the Syrian city of Raqqa with two other 'jihadi brides' . Now, nearly two months after her departure, Amira has tweeted from inside the Islamic State. She has posted a picture of a Western-style takeaway, including fried chicken, chips, pizza and kebab meat. Amira - tweeting under the name Bintt Abbas - captioned the photograph 'dawla takeaway w/ @um_ayoub12'
Ed Miliband will announce plans for first-time buyers to pay no stamp duty on properties worth up to £300,000. Labour will say reduction in rate of stamp duty to zero would benefit nine in ten buyers. The tax break would be funded by a squeeze on tax avoidance, higher levies on foreign buyers and cuts in tax relief for landlords who fail to keep properties up to standard. A Labour government would also change planning law to give first time buyers ‘first call’ on up to half of homes built locally.
Tracey Woodford, 47, was found dismembered in a flat in Pontypridd, south Wales, on Friday afternoon. Her body was discovered with 'massive injuries' at the property around 3pm on Friday. Christopher May, 50, has been charged with her murder and will appear in court tomorrow. Her family have paid tribute to her, describing her as 'very kind-hearted' and 'selfless' Ms Woodford was last seen in Rhydyfelin on April 21 and was reported missing on Wednesday. She is believed to have been attacked in woodland before being taken back to the property.
Andy Erlam has announced he will stand to be the next Mayor of Tower Hamlets. He was one of four petitioners who won High Court victory to oust crooked mayor Lutfur Rahman. Mr Erlam, 64, said: 'I've given it a lot of thought and have decided to go for it' He is following in footsteps of Martin Bell, who beat MP Neil Hamilton in Tatton in 1997. Rahman was found guilty of rigging his election for mayor in May 2014 by systematic campaign.
John Caudwell, 62, bought Broughton Hall in Staffordshire 20 years ago for £800,000. He bought the 50-room Jacobean manor for £10million after making money from Phones4U. The businessman says he believes the building is being haunted by the ghost of a boy who was shot by a soldier loyal to Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War. He says the boy fell in the Long Gallery, crawled into a bedroom and bled to death.
Labour peer accused of molesting young boys in children's homes in Leicestershire in 1970s and 1980s. Prosecutors say there is 'overwhelming' cause to charge him with 22 sex attacks on nine victims. The 86-year-old could be tested by experts to prove he has dementia as part of civil claims. Legal firm Slater & Gordon are representing several people looking to take private action against him. Police have identified 25 people who say Labour peer attacked them between 1969 and 1989. Each could claim up to £100,000 in compensation if evidence of wrongdoing is uncovered.
All Aboard! The Canal Trip is a two-hour, real-time documentary following a canalboat as it pootles its way along a British waterway at a leisurely 4mph. The Corporation hopes many viewers will find it a refreshing change from the usual frenetic pace of modern TV. There is no presenter, narrator, dialogue or music, so all viewers will hear are the sounds of the boat's engine, the lapping of the water and birdsong.
Acting CEO Maura Pally apologized for 'mistakenly combined' government grants and donations. She said the foundation would 'remedy' any errors but stressed total revenue was reported accurately. Pally said money received from businessman when he was seeking State Department approval for selling his company to Russia could not be disclosed under Canadian law. Charity was also placed on a watch list by non-profit rating agency Charity Navigator.
At least 17 climbers, including three Americans, and many sherpas died as a result of the earthquake that has killed 2,500 people across the Himalayas. Scott Holder, a financial adviser from Santa Rosa, California, and Jon Reiter, a contractor from nearby Kenwood in Sonoma County, were caught up in the deadly avalanche. Reiter described how he was given medicine to give to the injured, but one doctor told him: 'Don’t worry, you are just comforting these people. Most of them are not going to survive' . Ashleigh Stumler from Charlotte, North Carolina, thought she was getting dizzy as she hiked on Mount Everest,
Luke Stanwick, 30, is fighting for his life in a medically-induced coma and may never walk again. The police officer from Hailsham, East Sussex, was on holiday with his family when he broke his neck. He remains in hospital in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, where he was put into a coma. A donation page, set up by close friend Alison Cat, has collected more than £8,000 so far.
Heckler & Koch G36 is inaccurate by up to 20 feet at long range when temperatures top 30C, it was found. The weapon also becomes unreliable when left in direct sunlight, exposed to humidity or fired repeatedly, according to a confidential report. The findings have prompted an urgent inquiry into the German-made firearm. The G36 was created for the requirements of the German armed forces but is also used as an infantry weapon in around 50 countries.
Ed Miliband confirms he will press on with controversial plans to cap rents despite warnings they will backfire. Labour leader said rent controls would give ‘forgotten’ renters a fairer deal by helping those stuck in ‘Generation Rent’. But the Generation Rent campaign group said his plans were ‘riddled with loopholes’ and may make tenants’ lives worse. Under proposals, landlords would have to offer three-year tenancies and would be banned from raising rent above inflation during this time.
The 18-year-old reportedly fled to the toilet in tears and afterwards told police Lennon had left her with a bruise. The Tottenham winger, 28, was reportedly interviewed by officers under caution over the alleged assault . He is thought to have headed to Suede nightclub in Manchester with friends on April 4. The venue, which is popular with Premier League footballers, was packed with hundreds .
Study of 18,500 patients found that people with bowel cancer who saw their normal GP were diagnosed, on average, a week later than others. Britain has one of the lowest cancer survival rates in Europe, and this has partly been blamed on family doctors missing symptoms. Even delays of a few weeks can be vital because the cancer can quickly spread to other organs.
Ceremony held to mark 70th anniversary of liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. More than 72,000 camp inmates and prisoners of war died at the Nazi camp in northern Germany. British soldiers liberated the camp on April 15, 1945. Hundreds of people sobbed as they laid flowers and flags as memorials at the site. Ronald Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, also attended the memorial. He said: 'The victims buried here lost not just their lives; the Nazis took their identities'
Maren Sanchez, 16, was stabbed to death at Jonathan Law High School in Milford, Connecticut, on April 25, 2014. A classmate, Christopher Plaskon, has been charged with murder as an adult over her death. The event included a kickball tournament, bounce houses and a dunk tank, with proceeds benefiting a scholarship program created by Sanchez's mother .
Whistleblower Tony Brookes said money was diverted away from protecting the children from rape, trafficking and beatings in order to pursue so-called ‘priority crimes’. The offences, which included car crime, were considered crucial for satisfying a target culture introduced by the last Labour government. Now it has emerged the same targets were also linked to performance-related pay for top officers at South Yorkshire Police.
When Prince George was born in July 2013 his birth was first announced in an emailed press release. Prince William's birth announcement was signed by the doctors who delivered him in 1982. William and Kate's fourth wedding anniversary on Wednesday April 29 is now one of the favourite arrival dates at 4/1.
The Pebble was one of the earliest smartwatches, and since it launched in 2013, more than a million have been sold. The Basis Peak tracks your heart rate and has sensors for skin temperature and sweat levels. Withings Activité combines cutting-edge technology with traditional European styling. Samsung Gear S is so smart you can ditch your phone .
Walt Disney received a wealth of advice, most of which he ignored, before opening Disneyland in 1955. The first paying guest was a 22-year-old student called Dave MacPherson who queued up at 2am for the opening day for the public. In 1955, an adult ticket cost a mere $1, with additional charges for attractions, and an average spend of $2.37. Today, tickets are now priced at $99, and guests spend 83 times the amount they did in 1955, totalling $196 .
Christopher Marinello, 53, is the founder of Art Recovery International in London. He tracked down nine paintings including works by Chagall and Rivera stolen from LA mansion. He is representing heirs of renowned art dealer Paul Rosenberg in their bid to recover Henri Matisse's 1921 Femme Assise which was found in squalid Munich apartment.
Chris Lewis, 68, is suing ex-wife Nicola, 48, for more than £300,000 over paternity of son Charlie. He claims she had sex with another man only a few months into their marriage in 1994. She had a child as a result but led him to believe the boy was his, he argues. DNA tests now prove that Charlie is not his biological son, he says.
Over several hours on Sunday afternoon, a steady stream of mourners filed into the Vaughn Green East funeral home for a wake for Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old black man who died a week after an encounter with police left him with grave spinal injuries. Mourners passed by Gray's silk-draped, white coffin where he lay dressed in a white shirt, black pants, white sneakers and an all-white Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap. Earlier in the day, a pastor at Gray's family church gave a speech in remembrance of the man. Gray's funeral is planned for Monday .
A National Counterterrorism Center advisory group, ordered by the White House, is expected to recommend what would mark a radical shift in US hostage policy. The NCTC interviewed families of hostages, including the parents of journalist James Foley, who was killed by Islamic State fighters. Foley's mother Diane said that officials from President Barack Obama's administration repeatedly told her family it was illegal to try to raise a ransom to free her son, and warned that her family could face prosecution for doing so.
Prime Minister has written to First Great Western to request it 'urgently review' plans to increase fares. Passengers travelling between London and Cotswolds could face increases of up to 87 per cent from May 17. First GreatWestern route runs through his Witney constituency and passes Charlbury. Mr Cameron has promised to freeze fares in real terms for the whole of the next parliament.
Juanette Cullum, 48, was arrested after a witness allegedly saw her stealing property and informed American Airline officials. Detectives searched Cullum's Brooklyn home, where they found 19 Kindle tablets, seven iPads, two laptops and a 'large amount' of toiletries. Cullum has been charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property.
Fern Britton, 57, reveals how close she came to suicide one day after her divorce from Clive Jones. The mother-of-four has suffered from depression throughout her adult life. She has been married to TV chef Phil Vickery, 53, for 15 years. The couple met on the TV food show Ready, Steady, Cook and have four children .
Seven women were all believed to be in an online relationship with the same man. They found out they had been duped by a 24-year-old woman in Texas named Kayla. Kayla had taken the identity of a man named Keagan, who goes to school in Montana. The women had a chance to confront Kayla on an episode of Dr Phil that aired on Friday. She said she was trying to figure out who she was because it's 'difficult' to be both gay and Mormon.
Investigative journalists at the network have been poring over Williams's past reports and statements after he was booted from the top job in TV news, hunting down signs of dishonesty. The total, cited in media reports about the secretive investigation, would mean the trail of deceit from the fallen face of NBC's Nightly News goes far deeper than previously reported. Williams was publicly suspended with no pay for six months after it emerged that he repeatedly told a self-aggrandizing, false story about being aboard a military helicopter hit by an RPG.
Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald told to pay back cash 11 months ago. They were ordered to do so after 'investment' scheme they put millions into was ruled invalid. Taxpayers' Alliance criticises delay as Gabby Logan has already paid back all she owed .
Australian historian Dr Jim Penman has drawn parallels between modern-day Britain and Rome in 100BC. He claims Britons have lost the drive for innovation that epitomised the Victorian era. The Victorian era saw huge social, economic and industrial changes in Britain. But over subsequent centuries there was a rise in social divisions, inequality and political tensions.
Pippa Middleton is said to have bought biodegradable mull-cloth nappies for her sister the Duchess of Cambridge ahead of the birth of the new royal baby. Other gadgets on the market in 2015 include a machine that makes 'shushing' sounds to 'break the cycle of crying' . Mummy Mitts attach to the handle bars of the pushchair so you can take your hands out while the mittens remain attached.
Colin Farrell, 38, says he's no longer the womaniser we once knew and hasn't dated in four years. Says he's now focusing on his acting career and being a good father to his two sons. Has been linked with Angelina Jolie, Demi Moore, Britney Spears, Elizabeth Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor.
Hani al-Sibai is believed to have influenced a number of young men into joining terror groups. He lives in the same west London street as Jihadi John's real name Mohammed Emwazi. It is claimed he 'captivated' young men who went on to fight jihad abroad. But he has blocked government attempts to deport him for more than 15 years citing his human rights. He was added to the UN's al-Qaeda sanctions list ten years ago but cannot be deported.
One of the stunning watercolours, showing the moment Dorothy, Toto, the Tinman, the Lion and the Scarecrow meet the Wizard of Oz for the first time, went for £25,000. The other, imagining the Emerald City, capital of the Land of Oz and home to the Wizard, sold for £10,000 . Both paintings, from the brush of famed art director Jack Martin Smith, were used to work out how the scenes might look once filming of the 1939 Hollywood classic began.
Supreme Court's arguments on Tuesday over same-sex marriage will cap more than two decades of litigation and a transformation in public attitudes. Justice Anthony Kennedy, the court's pivotal member on gay. rights, has been marching in this direction with opinions dating. to 1996. In his most recent gay rights decision for the court in. 2013, rejecting a legal definition of marriage limited to a man. and woman for purposes of federal benefits, Kennedy deplored. that U.S. law for making gay marriages 'unequal'
Dragon King dinosaur skull is being sold by Hong Kong-based experts Evolved. It is more than 95 per cent complete and is 9.2ft (2.8 metres) long, 5.2 ft (1.6 metres) high and 4.6ft ( 1.4 metres) wide. The fossil - first found in Montana in 1992 - is expected to fetch $1.8 million (£1.2 million) at auction. The last time something of this size and quality came to market was when a Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil named 'Sue' was sold for £5.6 million ($8.5 million) in 1997.
Rochelle Holmes, 26, ballooned to 20st 5lbs after eating four takeaways a week and smoking 20 cigarettes a day. She spent £30 a week on takeaways and never learned to cook or prepare a proper meal. By the time she reached 17, she was a size 20 and was out of breath walking up the stairs. Doctors told her she was at risk of suffering a stroke at just 23 due to her bad habits. She decided to lose weight and quit smoking after receiving stark warning about her health. By swapping takeaways for healthy alternatives and controlling the amounts she ate, she slimmed to 11st.
The closure comes less than two weeks after the US Department of Education announced it was fining the for-profit institution $30 million. The closures include Heald College campuses in California, Hawaii and Oregon, as well as Everest and WyoTech schools in California,. Arizona and New York. Corinthian CEO Jack Massimino blamed regulators for his company's failure to sell its schools, which doubled revenue for the company up to $1.75billion between 2007 and 2011.
Geoff Haigh, 61, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, wanted to marry his long-term partner Heather, 54. He was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and wanted to get married in November last year. The couple settled on a venue close to their home in Manchester but the day was full of blunders. Guests were forced to listen to the wedding song 'Wonderful Life' 10 times in a row due to a blunder. Their marriage certificate was recorded with the wrong date on, rendering it invalid. Mr Haigh was left so devastated by the day that he told his wife that he felt like he'd let her down.
Neanderthals were the dominant human species in Europe and much of Asia for 250,000 years. They disappeared from the continent around 41,000-years- ago after being overtaken by modern humans. Now scientists have found proof that a group of modern humans known as the Protoaurignacian culture arrived in southern Europe at around the same time the Neanderthals disappeared. They have been able to conclusively show that a pair of ancient baby teeth found at two prehistoric sites in northern Italy belong to modern humans from this culture. It has settled a debate that has raged since they were discovered in 1976, and later in 1992, over whether the teeth and other artefacts were Neanderthal
RJ Jackson suffers Netherton's syndrome, a rare congenital skin disease which makes skin red and scaly. His skin appears red and inflamed, and is often covered in dry skin that appears like scales. His mother Valerie Jackson has to regularly cover him in creams to try and prevent his skin drying out. But while out shopping with her son, Mrs Jackson was suddenly surrounded by armed police. A member of the public had called officers reporting the 35-year-old for child abuse.
Judges rejected Theresa May's attempt to deport the 53-year-old serial criminal because of the risk of 'unacceptably savage' abuse he faced in Libya. He successfully argued he would be tortured and imprisoned by the authorities in his homeland because drinking alcohol is illegal. Case is estimated to have cost British taxpayers a six-figure sum, including the cost of police time and legal fees.
Michelle Obama's office says the first lady chose what's being called 'Kailua Blue' to distinguish her family's china from the red, green, blue and yellow used on more recent state services. The solid white dinner plates are edged in gold; the service plates have a wide gold rim and the presidential coat of arms at the center. The china, which has settings for 320 people, cost approximately $367,000.
Japanese photographer Uruma Takezawa spent 1,021 days on the road, to capture amazing images on an odyssey that took him to 103 countries on four continents. His series, 'Land,' captures the dignity and resilience of his subjects and the power of the human spirit of those who live off the land. The winner of the third Nikkei National Geographic Photo Prize has made a living documenting remote communities.
George at Asda has created its 'luxury christening range' just in time for the royal baby's birth. Research has revealed that the average price of a christening has hit £300. 63 per cent of families are concerned about the spiraling costs of the ceremony. Asda says its gowns and rompers allow mothers to buy a traditional christening outfit for a fraction of the price .
A Reddit user wrote an incredibly sarcastic resignation letter to their boss. In the note, the Reddit user vents their frustration and discontent with the company policies. They apologise for the death of a step-mother, sickness and doctor's appointments. 'Clearly I am a terrible employee, and for that I apologize. I suggest you start looking for my replacement immediately'
The unidentified woman's conversation with a dispatcher was revealed by ABC News. The woman was allegedly kidnapped Thursday in a parking lot in Loveland, Colorado, police there said in a news release. In the phone call, the dispatcher asked '911, what's the address of the emergency?' 'I don't know. I'm locked in a trunk,' the woman said.
Dr Sanjay Gupta is in Kathmandu, Nepal, to cover the aftermath of Saturday's deadly earthquake. He performed a craniotomy on a 15-year-old girl, Sandhya Chalise, after a wall of her family's home fell on her as she collected water outside. Sandhya, who lives in a more remote area of the country, only reached the Bir Hospital two days after the 7.8-magnitude quake and by that point, blood had collected in the top of her brain. 'I think they literally need another set of hands because the demand is so high,' he said.
The image was re-posted to Twitter on Sunday by an anti-ISIS activist in Syria with the warning: 'This child will be risk to you not just to us' Abu Ward Al-Raqqawi, a self proclaimed 'founder of the Syrian revolution,' believes the chilling image was released to radicalise the next generation of jihadis. Terror experts have revealed to Daily Mail Australia the snapshot is a showcase of the groups supposed longevity, as well as a compelling window into life within their self-declared caliphate. The image has yet to be verified but it bears strong similarities to earlier ISIS propaganda.
Susannah Ross, 20, told friends she was going trekking last week but has not been heard from since Friday. Her family say they have been unable to contact her and are increasingly concerned about her. A number of Britons were climbing Mount Everest at the time of the quake. Others were staying in Kathmandu or trekking through rural areas.
The horseshoe-shaped glass walkway in Chongqing extends 87.5ft from the edge of a cliff. It is the longest cantilever bridge in the world, beating Arizona’s Grand Canyon Skywalk by 16.4ft. Located in the Longgang National Geological Park in south-west China, the bridge has been named Yuanduan, meaning ‘at the end of the clouds’. It can accommodate up to 200 visitors at once, who each pay an admission fee of 60 yuan (approximately £6.30 or $9.60)
Sophie Wilson, 17, performed CPR on Bradley Parkes after she found him hanging from a tree. The 16-year-old was taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital in a coma but has made a 'miracle' recovery. Mother Tiffany Parkes, 35, said he had been tormented for months by a gang. She said he was robbed at knife point several times and slashed in the face. West Midlands Police said they had launched investigation into his attempt to end his life.
Miliband wants to bring in 'use it or lose it' powers allowing councils to encourage building by putting up taxes on undeveloped land. Sites still left idle could be compulsorily purchased for use by another developer. The Institute of Directors describes the land grab as a 'Stalinist attack on property rights' .
General Keith Alexander, the retired four-star general and former chief of the National Security Agency, made the stark warning. 'The greatest risk is a catastrophic attack on the energy infrastructure. We are not prepared for that,' he warned. He envisioned a worst case-scenario where hackers targeted oil refineries, power stations, and the electric grid. The payments nexus of the major banks could also be paralysed.
Bonnie Suchet, 73, died peacefully on April 15 after a decade-long battle with dementia. Her death notice in a national newspaper read: 'Adored wife of John, devoted mother of Alec and Hereward, mother-in-law of Peta-Jane, grandmother of Finn and Alexa' The broadcaster declined to comment, stating it was a 'private family matter' Suchet has spoken openly about his wife's diagnosis and the toll it took on their relationship.
Judith Russell told how her daughter Katherine married Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of the two mass murderers who set of bombs at the 2013 Boston marathon. Her words came as jurors decide whether Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, should be put to death after being convicted of a host of crimes in connection with the massacre. Defense lawyers for Tsarnaev have made the argument that he should not be killed because he was in some capacity forced into the killings by his more persuasive elder sibling.
John Hancock repeatedly called his sister Bianca Rinehart 'the fat' and 'fatty' in emails tendered in court. The emails were tendered as the daughter of mining magnate Gina Rine Hart was reduced to tears after being forced to sign a deed against her interests, the Federal Court in Sydney heard. The siblings are united in a bitter trust dispute against their mother, the richest person in Australia . Bianca and John Hancock want to increase their stake in the family company, Hancock Prospecting. The Rineharts currently control 23 per cent of the company, while their mother has 76 per cent .
Lisa McElroy, 50, reportedly sent the explicit link to her Drexel University students under the subject line 'Great article on writing briefs' on March 31. She said she was 'mortified' and 'in terrible shape' when she found out what she had done. The professor, who earned a doctorate from Harvard Law School, wrote that she was sure she had lost her 'dignity forever' when news of the scandal first broke. But now she has found the power to reclaim her dignity, she says.
Jackson was taken into police custody on Saturday for assault with a deadly weapon in West Lake, LA. The 34-year-old is accused of stabbing a man with a knife on Friday - his relationship to the man is not clear. The victim told police the man was Hobie - Jackson played Hobie Buchannon, the son of David Hasselhoff's character Mitch Buchannon on Baywatch. He is well-known for his troubled personal life. In January he was kicked out of UK reality show Celebrity Big Brother for groping a glamor model in a drunken stupor - he was later cautioned by police.
Michael O'Leary said average fare could be as low as €40 (approximately £26) next year. It would be a €6 (£4) decrease from Ryanair’s current average ticket price of €170 for a short flight. The airline boss took aim at Air France in interview with Le Journal du Dimanche. He ridiculed Air France for last year's pilots’ strike, which reportedly cost the Paris-based carrier hundreds of millions of pounds.
Bali Nine member Myuran Sukumaran has requested to spend his last days painting for as long as possible. His brother Chinthu has pleaded with the Indonesian president to call off the firing squad. The Bali Nine pair's lawyer Julian McMahon took four disturbing self portrait from his cell on Sunday. The paintings were signed: 'Our new prison. A Bad Sleep Last Night', 'A strange day' and '72hrs Just Started' It comes after it was confirmed that the pair will be executed just after the stroke of midnight on Wednesday .
The amusement parks have been erected on the outskirts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with swing rides and street food markets. Many of those who are enjoying the rides have fled their villages due to fighting between security forces and militants in the tribal areas. Pakistan hosts over 1.6 million registered Afghans, the largest and most protracted refugee population in the world, according to the U.N. refugee agency.
John Sims, who had Burkitt's Lymphoma, died on Saturday, with his new wife Lindsey Sims by his side. The pair married March 21 at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. After the wedding they set off on a a cross-country road trip last week, hoping to make it to visit John's friend Dave in Oregon. But their journey came to an end when John's condition worsened and they had to go to a hospice in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Nicholas Pence, 25, and his father David, 56, were shot dead 'execution-style' at home in Metairie, Louisiana. They had been celebrating a football game in their garage, or 'man cave', on Wednesday. They were found by David's wife, Nicholas's mother, who had been in a bedroom. Haraqyon Degruy, 18, and her friend Dexter Allen, 17, have been charged with double killing. Police believe it could have been a botched armed burglary, as they were linked to earlier car break-ins.
Princess Leonore, 14-months-old, was in the arms of her mother, Princess Madeleine, 32, at the Vatican. The Duchess of Gotland is thought to be six months pregnant with her second child. The baby will be born this summer, likely to coincide with the wedding of her brother, Prince Carl Philip, 35 .
Nursultan Nazarbayev has been re-elected as president of Kazakhstan after winning 97 per cent of the vote. The 74-year-old former steel worker has ruled the oil-producing nation since 1989. International monitors have voiced their concern about the poll saying there was not a genuine choice of other candidates with most of his vocal opponents either being jailed or fled abroad. However, at a news conference he said: 'I apologise that for super-democratic states such figures are unacceptable' .
Joyce Cox was strangled to death on her way home from school in Cardiff on September 28, 1939. Her body was found dumped by a railway station but her killer has never been caught. Her cousin Terry Phillips, 71, has accused police of a 'cover-up' after they refused to release paperwork. He said: 'This smacks of a cover-up to me. I wouldn't get access to file until I was 96, even if I lived that long'
The ocean-going tug MV Hamal was intercepted by the frigate HMS Somerset and Border Force cutter Valiant. It was accompanied to Aberdeen where a full search was carried out. The value of the cocaine is likely to be worth hundreds of millions of pounds, depending on its purity. The crew of the Hamal, nine men aged between 26 and 63, were detained for questioning. They were later charged with drug trafficking offences and remain in custody.
Vladimir Bukovsky, 72, has lived in the UK since he fled the Soviet Union in the 1970s. He was arrested for spreading anti-Soviet propaganda and spent 12 years in prison . But now he has been summonsed to appear at Cambridge Magistrates' Court on May 5. He will be charged with five counts of making an indecent photograph of a child. He also faces charges of possessing indecent photographs of children and a prohibited image. Bukovsky has denied the allegations and will appear in court next month  .
Collin Burns was at an official Rubik's Cube event in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, when he completed the puzzle in just 5.25 seconds. The US national 'speedcubing' champion shaved 0.3 of a second off the previous world record of 5.55 seconds set by Mats Valk.
Kayla Mooney, of Danbury, Connecticut, was charged on March 31 after a seven-week police investigation into a complaint she made about being harassed by the boy’s girlfriend to school officials. The boy involved with Mooney told police about the sexual relationship they had off campus last year, which appear to be supported by emails between the pair. Mooney was placed on administrative leave in February and has not commented.
Celine Bisette, who uses this pseudonym whenever she is discussing her career, insists she is neither 'damaged' nor 'deranged' - that, in fact, she rather enjoys being a prostitute. 'I am embarrassed to be a sex worker, even though I like my job, I'm good at it, and I’ve made exceptional progress in my career over the past few years,' she said.
St Patrick's Parish in Stephensville, Wisconsin said in a statement that the Original Pig Rassle will be replaced this August with a human mud foosball tournament. Global Conservation Group, an animal advocacy group, launched an online petition claiming the tournament was inhumane to the pigs. It garnered more than 81,000 signatures in efforts to cancel the event. On August 10, 2014, the church held a 'pig wrestling' event where the animals were 'punched in the face, kicked, body-slammed, yelled at and thrown onto a barrel'
Paul Gilbert joked that he hoped his 'off-piste' comment would not 'find it's way back' to Labour leadership. He also blasted Labour's 'entirely unsatisfactory' policy on tuition fees and told voters: 'I don't like where we are' The 52-year-old said: 'It's a bit like having a manager of a football team that you don't rate, but you still support the team, sometimes' Ed Miliband has promised to cut tuition fees from up to £9,000 to £6,000 if he is elected.
Nick Clegg today continued his tour of 60 seats where the party is defending majorities or hope to make gains. He stopped off in Hampshire where the Lib Dems held Eastleigh after Chris Huhne was jailed. But behind the scenes, senior party sources admit their current total of 57 MPs will be slashed to 'in the thirties' after catastrophic collapse in support.
Matilda Fitt was born nine weeks early in Barry, South Wales, weighing just 2lb 12oz. She was chosen to play to Julie, who in the TV show died from putrid throat, because of her small size. Matilda was in and out of hospital for check-ups and tests for months after her birth. But last September she was discharged from hospital consultant care and won the part. Her mother Hannah Fitt said watching the Poldark death scene brought tears to her eyes.
Fewer than one in five Massachusetts residents want Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to be executed. Tsarnaev, 21, is due back in court today where his defence team will begin to make its case. Last week prosecutors described the 21-year-old as 'America's worst nightmare' Tsarnaev killed three people and injured 260 others in the April, 2013 bombings.
Patricia Wilnecker, 81, fell in love with Lamorna Cove in Cornwall in 1948 and has visited every year since. But she has been banned after she was accused of hitting landowner's son with her car. Roy Stevenson accused her of deliberately hitting his son Daniel, 36, during a stand-off. The 81-year-old has denied hitting him and says the ban has devastated her 'my whole life' .
Bonnie Suchet was described by her husband as 'the love of my life' after a decade-long battle with dementia. The family paid tribute in a death notice in the Telegraph, which read: 'Adored wife of John, devoted mother of Alec and Hereward, mother-in-law of Peta-Jane, grandmother of Finn and Alexa' Suchet, 71, declined to comment, saying it was a 'private family matter'
Prime Minister was giving a campaign speech in south London on Saturday when he made gaffe. He joked that everyone should back his team - but then named West Ham instead of Aston Villa. Mr Cameron said he had been past West Ham's famous Upton Park ground the day before. But it later emerged he flew over the ground in a private helicopter charted to get him back to London. He had earlier insisted he became a Villa fan after watching the team beat Bayern Munich in the European Cup final as a child.
Photographer Jeffrey Milstein has shot a fascinating project documenting black boxes, shedding light on what happens to the devices after tragic crashes. Despite the name, the boxes are usually red to help rescuers spot them among the wreckage of crashed planes and helicopters. Mr Milstein's work saw him gain access to air safety storage facilities where data recorders end up following an accident. The boxes are often severely burned and damaged in crashes, however some are pulled from the wreckage relatively unscathed.
Elizabeth Dawes, 39, was told she had grade three breast cancer in July 2013 after biopsy. Doctors at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton told her she needed immediate surgery and chemotherapy. But four days later she was told staff had confused her notes with those of other patients. The mother-of-one was so traumatised she needed anti-depressants and was forced to give up her job. The Royal Wolveshampton NHS Trust has admitted liability for the misdiagnosis and unnecessary surgery.
A 16-year-old student opened fire at North Thurston High School in Lacey, Washington, on Monday morning with a gun and a cigarette. Brady Olson, a teacher at the school, tackled the boy to the ground and kept him pinned down until authorities arrived, witnesses said. No one was injured and the shooter is in custody at the Lacey Police Station .
Renee Bergeron, 38, photographed children with special needs for The Superhero Project, in which she dresses them up with capes, goggles, and wands in order to make them feel like they can do anything. Mrs. Bergeron's first little superhero subject was her own son, Apollo, who was diagnosed with a rare heart defect when he was 18 months old and has a feeding tube in his stomach.
A new study of Australians' spending habits reveals that 1.2 million either have a secret credit card or hide purchases from a partner. One in three don’t pay off their bill each month and 96 per cent make at least one unplanned purchase a month. Gen Y (aged 18-34) were found to be the least trustworthy of the age categories when it came to their credit card spending.
Unruly man punched bus door and uttered threats before boarding plane in Hurghada, Egypt. Thomas Cook Airlines flight TCX2515 was minutes away from take-off when man was removed. He was removed by an armed officer, causing a delay for travellers for 40 minutes.
The reality star said it was 'very disappointing' that he stopped short of using the word - which he had promised to use when he ran for office. Kardashian, whose Armenian heritage comes from her father, the late Robert Kardashian, has used her celebrity since 2011 to bring awareness to the genocide. Historians estimate up to 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottoman Turks during World War I.
Charlotte Briggs, seven, refused place at Lydgate Junior School in Sheffield even though she can see it from her bedroom window. Mother Lynne, 49, says taking her daughter to school and back every day would require four hours on the bus. Sheffield City Council said the school Charlotte attends has never been a feeder school and advised parents to always submit three preferences when applying. She is now planning to appeal the decision made by the authority.
Perfume entrepreneur Jo Malone has joined 5,000 small business bosses praising the Tories as 'only people' who can keep the economy secure. Signatories say they 'would like to see David Cameron and George Osborne given chance to finish what they have started' Ms Malone claims a Labour government would 'jeopardise' the economic recovery. Comes as the party launches its small business manifesto today.
Auckland coastguards received unusual call out to a homemade boat race that saw aSubaru take to the water. The race also saw a couch strapped to a few tyres and being pulled along by a dingy. One vessel capsized just outside of the harbour, causing three people to have a bit of a paddle. The event has been happening for years and is aimed to spread positivity through the community .
Mass cremations have been taking place next to the Bagmati river, the waterway which divides Kathmandu. Hundreds of bodies have been burned in the ghats beside the river as families wail in grief for their loved ones. The wood necessary to build the thousands of pyres which are used to burn the dead has started to run out. The sacred Hindu Pashupatinath Temple is also becoming increasingly unable to cope with the overwhelming influx of bodies.
Police officer said he was appalled by the Labour peer’s note after his superiors forced him to drop inquiries. Note thanked him for how he had dealt with the issue, and even invited him and his wife to dinner at Parliament. Detectives have carried out four child sex inquiries into Janner since 1991, but attempts to bring him to justice were repeatedly blocked. Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders ruled that the 86-year-old peer should not face prosecution because of his dementia. It has also been revealed that Mrs Saunders was a pupil at the same legal chambers as Janner.
Jay Z launched a string of 'stream of consciousness' tweets on Sunday defending his premium music streaming service Tidal and saying that it is still early days for the app. 'We may not be perfect - but we are determined,' he said while claiming that there are 'many big companies that are spending millions on a smear campaign' Comes as reports claim that Tidal is being sabotaged by rivals as it attempts to take business away from more-established music outlets such as Spotify and Apple.
Survivors described running for their lives as a 'tsunami' of snow and ice descended on Base Camp. Up to 18 were killed and more than 60 injured when the 7.8-magnitude quake struck on Saturday. Aftershocks set off a series of further avalanches, prompting fears for Britons. Hundreds of climbers left stranded by tonnes of debris and ice blocking their routes.
Sergeant Edwin Mee, 46, 'raped young hopefuls because it made the job more exciting' He is said to have abused his position of power while interviewing applicants in Croydon. The officer - known as 'Jock' - allegedly carried out the attacks on women aged from 15 to early 20s. He denies 17 counts of sexual assault, three counts of rape and one count of assault by penetration.
The stars of Martin Scorsese's classic 1990 gangster film Goodfellas reunited in New York on Saturday night for a very special 25th anniversary screening of the movie which brought the 14th annual Tribeca Film Festival to a close. Stars Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Lorraine Bracco and Paul Sorvino were all in attendance although director Scorses was filming in Taiwan and Joe Pesci, who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1991 for his turn as Tommy DeVito, didn't show. 'Joe Pesci couldn't be here, but he sent this email: 'F***, f***,. f***,  f***ity f***'
Three-and-a-half-year-old black labrador Baylie lost a stone and a half in eight weeks on the doggy diet. His owners Margaret and Patrick Evans from Leeds say he's now 'a different dog' after losing weight. The plan was devised by Vicky Marshall, who runs a natural dog food company. She worked out Baylie's weight and calculated special portions of carefully chosen lean meats.
William Shatner is planning to run a Kickstarter campaign to raise $30 billion (£20 billion) to build a 4ft-wide pipeline from Seattle down to California to transport water and solve the state's ongoing drought problem. He revealed the crowdfunding campaign in an interview with David Pogue from Yahoo News. The pipeline would reportedly be used to fill one of the rapidly drying lakes in California. The funding campaign has not yet launched and cynics have suggested that the proposal was tongue-in-cheek, or may have been a joke.
Kristopher Hicks, now 27, was on his way home from a night out in Bath, Somerset, with his girlfriend. He was in a taxi driven by Michael Young, 56, five years ago when he jumped out of the vehicle. Mr Young, a former soldier, had mistakenly believed Mr Hicks was planning to 'do a runner' and decided to drive him back to the rank in a bid to teach him a lesson. But when Mr Hicks objected, the driver continued on for almost a mile, leading him to jump from the vehicle while it was travelling at more than 20mph. He suffered devastating brain injuries, developed epilepsy and now requires round-the-clock care from his mother.
The Ashbrittle Yew is thought to be Britain's oldest living organism. It is in the churchyard of the parish's Church of St John the Baptist, in Somerset. The 4,000-year-old tree is 'looking extremely sick,' according to a warden at the church. But tree expert Dr Owen Johnson said the yew could just be going through a bad patch.
From today, users can post, explore other people's photos and interact with captions using just emoji. Emoji hashtags work with single emoji, multiple emoji or can be combined with text. Instagram has also unveiled three new filters called Lark, Reyes and Juno. The most popular emoji on the site is the crying with laughter face.
Bruce Jenner will chronicle his journey as he transitions into a woman in his forthcoming eight-episode docu-series on E! starting July 27. But it is allegedly his sons Burt, Brandon and Brody Jenner and stepdaughter Kim Kardashian who are hesitant to hear and watch just how much their 65-year-old patriarch will reveal about gender change. 'They are warning him to slow down on revealing too much of his journey on reality TV,' a source told TMZ.
The Presets, made up of Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes, published a series of posts on its Facebook page on Saturday night and Sunday morning. The band said it was 'thinking of Andrew Chan & Myuran Sukumaran and their families right now' . The pair are believed to be executed on Wednesday morning, April 29. Fans were divided on the posts, with some supporting the pair's stance, while others criticised it .
Border terrier Molly was on a walk with owner Jane Tipper and her daughter in Eype, Dorset. The eight-year-old chased a spring lamb off the edge of a cliff and fell over the edge with it. Coastguard winched a winchman down the cliff face but was unable to find her. Owner put up missing dog posters and Molly was found three days later by a dog walker.
Mary Cowan, 92, passed away in November last year and left £2million to charity groups. She asked for a bursary scheme to be set up in her name at George Watson's College in Edinburgh. The school is where famous faces such as Sir Chris Hoy and Gavin Hastings were taught. The Mary Cowan Bursary will have funds of around £325,000 and will be used to help poorer pupils attend the school. She also asked that Falkirk High School be given a share of her estate to set up a fund in memory of her mother.
The presence of Blue Origin, LLC, the brainchild of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, barely registers in nearby Van Horn, a way station along Interstate 10, a full decade after he began buying land in one of Texas' largest and most remote counties. Few visitors are allowed beyond the 'No Trespassing' sign and a remote-controlled gate and into the desert and mountain environment reminiscent of the Air Force's renowned Area 51 in Nevada. At the opposite end — of Texas and the competition — is the highly visible SpaceX venture, led by PayPal co-founder and electric car maker Elon Musk. Bezos' wealth is estimated at nearly $35 billion, Musk's at $12 billion.
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg sets out first of his 'Premier League policies' for a second coalition. First is a £5billion commitment to protect the entire education budget in real terms. It would mean raising spending on education every year from 2018 onwards and at all stages 'from cradle to college' Party's best hope is to end up with 30-something MPs after May 7, compared with 57 in 2010.
Daniel Williams, from Toronto, filmed himself doing everything from sealing envelopes and sending emails to making cups and coffee and going to the bathroom. The video, which is titled 'Boring Office Job GoPro Commercial', has already attracted three million views since being uploaded to YouTube last week. Mr Williams came up with the idea after seeing other breathtaking GoPro videos online.
Oscar 'Papoo' Hernandez Jr, 24, pleaded guilty in January to transporting firearms across state lines, obstruction of justice, lying to a federal grand jury and witness tampering. The Florida resident shipped three guns including FEG 7.62x39 Hungarian rifle, to Aaron Hernandez in the spring of 2013. The weapons had been stashed inside a beat-up Toyota Camry that was found in the football player's garage in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. Aaron Hernandez, 25, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for first-degree murder of Odin Lloyd in 2013.
Police seized 20 kilograms of the depressant drug Kava divided into 862 deal bags. Four unrestrained children were sitting in the back seat of an unregistered Mitsubishi Pajero. A 39-year-old man and a 26- year-old woman were arrested and taken to Katherine Watch House. The pair will appear in Katherine Magistrates Court on Monday.
Maitland local Karen Newton performed an impromptu rendition of the Last Post to stranded residents of Gillieston Heights. The residents were separated from the town by massive flood water and were holding their own unplanned service. Ms Newton plucked her cornet from the car and began playing the bugle call across the water to the residents in a goosebump-inducing moment. The video, which has over 5,000 views on Facebook, beautifully captures the dawn Anzac Day experience .
Elena Klimova, 26, runs Children 404 - an online support group for young people about coming out and dealing with discrimination. She regularly receives obscene hate-filled rants from strangers telling her she's 'disgusting' and should kill herself. The activist fought back by publishing the messages on VKontakte, the Russian equivalent of Facebook, under the title: 'Beautiful People And The Things They Say To Me'
Former U.S. Secretary of State, currently 67, will be 69 when she takes office in January 2017. She will be the country's first female president and the second oldest ever to open the White House. Clinton is by no means the only high-profile woman refusing to change gear as she gets older. Anna Wintour, Dame Judi Dench, Mary Berry and Meryl Streep are just a few of those who are still going strong.
Sophia, seven, is the daughter of a lesbian couple and has two moms. She has made a video to explain to other children who have two mothers how they were created. The short film was created by The Next Family, an organisation that supports diverse families. The first-grader uses a series of kid-friendly cartoons to depict the process.
A Sydney family have claimed the body of a baby girl who was found buried on Maroubra Beach on November 30, 2014. Filomena D'Alessandro and Bill Green have named the infant Lily Grace. The couple have been trying to claim the baby after they heard police were going to give her a 'destitute burial' . A service will be held for Lily Grace on Wednesday at the South Chapel at the Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park.
Jonathan Keats, an experimental philosopher, hopes to capture 1,000 years of changes at a mountain range in Massachusetts with his 'millennium camera' The camera, which is made of cooper and allows light to enter through a tiny hole and change paint inside, will create one image that Keats says will display centuries of changes to the environment. Keats hopes that the long-term photograph will make people think about time frames longer than their lives, such as the centuries that it takes for nature to transform.
State-of-the-art South Glasgow University Hospital opened today complete with a fleet of robots delivering linen, a children's cinema and helicopter landing pad. SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon said it proves her party's commitment to the NHS. But Ukip said the hospital had been funded with English taxpayers' money 'shovelled' to Holyrood. NHS will not publish this year's accounts until after the UK general election on May 7.
Vanessa Kennard was one of three nurses charged with mistreating Grant Clarke, 45, at Sevenoaks Hospital. The father-of-three suffered a massive brain haemorrhage in May 2012, which left him paralysed. His partner Binny Moore and family planted a secret camera in his room. It captured footage of Ms Kennard and colleagues failing to provide the accepted standard of care. Mr Clarke, a former IT company director, was left in urine-soaked sheets, covered in faeces. The Nursing and Midwifery Council heard she 'doesn't care what happens' to her.
French artist Vincent Lamouroux has painted a derelict motel in LA's trendy Silver Lake neighborhood completely white, even coating the palm trees. The seedy motel, which has been closed for years, was actually named the Sunset Pacific Motel but got its nickname from its proximity to nearby Bates Avenue and its passing resemblance to the motel in the Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece 'Psycho' The project is the culmination of two years work and will be guarded for two weeks before the weather and graffiti artists reclaim the building.
Miranda Ashley Calvin, 19, of Gresham, Oregon, was arrested on Sunday afternoon after allegedly hitting a woman with her car and fleeing the scene. The woman she allegedly hit was 49-year-old Jerrie Ann Horning, who was found dead when police arrived at the scene at about 8.30pm on Saturday night. A white Mercedes Benz had been spotted fleeing and was later seen by a person who was listening to a police scanner, which led to Calvin's arrest.
Scotland's First Minister said the Labour leader had allowed himself to be 'kicked around' by the Tories. She said he had been 'bullied' into ruling out a coalition deal between the SNP and Labour. Polls suggest no one party will have a majority after May 7 and support for SNP at record high .
Ian Somerhalder, 36, and Nikki Reed, 26, tied the knot on Sunday in a romantic ceremony in the Santa Monica mountains. The Vampire Diaries actor and his Twilight actress fiancée are said to be 'soulmates' . Nikki, who was previously married to singer-songwriter Paul McDonald, wore a stunning white lace long-sleeved custom gown by Claire Pettibone .
Hundreds of survivalists and 'Preppers' descended on Salt Lake City, Utah, suburb of Sandy on Friday. They were shown underground bunkers, learned new ways to store food and tried out solar powered flashlights. Also met actors from AMC hit show 'The Walking Dead', including Addy Miller, who acted as a judge in an emergency preparedness food cook-off. Event was inspired by ComicCon's success, and aimed to attract younger attendees.
Broga celebrates the physical over the spiritual, and. strength over flexibility. Experts say it sets men free to flex. tight hamstrings without hearing invocations to Hindu deities or. feeling inept next to a woman twisted like a pretzel. 'I consider myself an athletic guy, but have never been. flexible and didn't like the thought of embarrassing myself in. front of a group of women,' said financial analyst Eric Wright, 22.
Eva Mozes Kor, 81, publicly embraced Oskar Groening in court last week in an extraordinary act of forgiveness. But her co-plaintiffs in the case say she should not have taken part in the trial in Germany. They said they could not forgive him for his participation in the murder of 299,000 people. Mrs Kor made her comments during a television appearance last night discussing the purpose of the trial. She argued that any Nazis still alive should instead come forward to speak publicly about what they did to help counter the threat of neo-Nazi Holocaust deniers.
Nicola Sturgeon said Labour leader would soon ‘change his tune’ over post-election pact with SNP. Scottish First Minister's party on course for landslide north of the border and could hold balance of power. Mr Miliband yesterday insisted he would not agree to a ‘confidence and supply’ deal with the SNP. But he again refused to rule out relying on SNP votes to pass key legislation. Critics said that would mean a weak Labour government having to negotiate day in, day out.
Mark Lawson, 44, was in The Diamond Tap Wetherspoons in Newbury, Berkshire for a Christmas party. He ordered a burger, chips and onion rings with his colleagues at the festive party. Lawson agreed that colleague Simon Myers could take some chips from his plate. But when Mr Myers started eating an onion ring, Lawson was angered and stabbed him in the leg . Lawson admitted one count of unlawful wounding but denied intent with intent. Recorder Patrick Hamlin spared him jail and sentenced him to a six-month prison sentence suspended for a year.
William Schultz, 18, was arrested Sunday afternoon, hours after Jordan Almgren, nine, was stabbed to death in his home in Discovery Bay, California. The day before the stabbing, deputies had also been called to the home on a request for a psychological evaluation of Schultz. The motive for the stabbing remains under investigation. The stabbing occurred mere yards from the school the younger boy attended.
Russian vessel Oleg Naydenov caught fire in Las Palmas port on April 11 and was towed out to sea. It was carrying 1,400 tonnes of fuel oil when it caught fire and sank 15 miles south of Gran Canaria. The three mile long oil slick is threatening tourist spots across the Canary Islands. The Spanish government has activated an environmental emergency alert and said one beach has been cleared of oil.
More than 45,000 people have signed petition calling for Protein World weight loss ad to be pulled. Campaign features a model in a bikini with the question: 'Are you beach body ready?' It has attracted the ire of many social media users and body image campaigners. Now Katie Hopkins has waded into the row, dubbing those who have been vandalising posters 'chubsters' .
Willem-Alexander celebrated his 48th birthday in the Dutch city of Dordrecht today. He was joined by his wife Maxima, 43, and their three daughters on a royal barge. Koningsdag - or King's Day - is a public holiday in the Netherlands and is marked with a royal procession. The visit kicked off with a pageant aboard a flotilla of boats on the local canal .
Amy-Beth Ellice, 17, from Essex started baking at the age of three and landed her first book deal at 14. She published her first cookbook Amy's Baking Year at age 13. Her second, all about entertaining, is now firmly in the works but the teenager has her sights set even higher. She has plans to launch her own baking products and even become a TV chef.
Pritesh, 36, and Mansi Gandhi, 35, started trying for a baby ten years ago but repeatedly lost the baby. Mansi was diagnosed with cervical insufficiency - premature dilation of the cervix. Pritesh's sister Hiral Shah, 32, stepped in and offered to carry the couple's baby. After IVF treatment, Hiral gave birth to Krish three weeks ago after a 20-minute labour.
Hannah Wilson's body was found in rural Brown County, Indiana, on Friday morning after a night out. Daniel Messel, 49, was arrested hours later and has been charged in her death. Her friends said she was last seen at the same bar where Lauren Spierer vanished in 2011. Spierers vanished after leaving Kilroy's Sports Bar in Bloomington with a group of friends. Her body has never been found and no criminal charges have ever been filed .
Euan Ritchie and Jen Martin's crowdfunding page received a baffling pledge for over $2 billion. Within an hour, the momentous donation to a kangaroo preservation project had vanished. The couple launched the crowdfunding page in a bid to track the numbers of kangaroos in the area. Within two days they received the mystifying pledge from someone called Jeffrey Green. Pozible cancelled the payment because it was deemed suspicious, cancelling the account of Jeffrey Green .
Mark Hawkins, 49, was holed up in vintage blue bus in parking lot of a Walmart in Salem, Oregon. He allegedly barricaded himself inside vehicle after being approached by police on Friday. Seconds later, he allegedly fired his weapon from front of vehicle, striking police dog. Bullet struck dog in head, prompting exchange of gunfire between officers and Hawkins. SWAT officers and police fired tear gas at bus, but to no avail. Finally decided to ram armored car into bus, punching holes in larger vehicle. But Hawkins still refused to comply with officers and 'continued to brandish handgun' At around 6.30pm, he was shot nine times by police, causing him to slide out of
Chancellor admits he is secretly addicted to hit BBC series Poldark, starring Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson. The Chancellor said the television show was a 'fantastic advert for Britain' and Cornwall. He vowed to maintain tax relief on big TV productions which have encouraged makers to choose UK. Mr Osborne said he was 'delighted' that the series had been shot in Britain .
Researchers say 75% of extreme hot weather and 18% of heavy precipitation is being driven by global warming as a result of man-made emissions. They warn that as climate change pushes global temperatures higher over the coming decades, humans will become responsible for 40 per cent of extreme rainfall events. The scientists claim it is the rarest and most destructive events that seem to be the most responsive to human influence. The study was carried out by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.
The avalanche started on Mount Kumori, a 23,000-foot-high mountain just a few miles from Everest, and gathered strength as it tore across the world's highest peak. Half an hour after the initial quake, another magnitude-6.6 aftershock hit, followed by smaller aftershocks across the region. Eighteen people died in the avalanche, including four Americans, and 61 were injured, according to Nepal's mountaineering department.
Labour leader will insist he offers 'clear, credible and concrete plan on immigration - not false promises' He will say: 'We will deal with people’s concerns because we have listened, we have learned and we have changed' But his own shadow home secretary refused to say Labour would put a target on net immigration. Yvette Cooper would say only she wanted number to be lower than current 300,000.
Dozens of people have been clambering around the debris of the Dharahara Tower in Kathmandu to take selfies. The historic nine-storey structure has been reduced to an enormous pile of red brick dust. It is unclear how many people were killed in the tower in the quake-hit city, but it was believed to have been filled with tourists.
President Obama reportedly granted CIA a waiver exempting the agency from providing proof of imminent threat to the US ahead of planned drone strikes. Had the CIA been subjected to the same stringent rules as other agencies, argues the article, the January drone strike that killed two hostages, one of them an American, could have been postponed or even prevented entirely. Dr Warren Weinstein, a 73-year-old economic adviser from the US, and Italian aid worker Giovanni Lo Porto, 39, were killed in a botched drone strike in January. The CIA was seeking to destroy an al Qaeda compound in Pakistan when the two captives were killed.
Amanda Holden said her sister, Debbie, had managed to contact family to say she was safe. TV presenter said 7.9-magnitude quake struck Nepal on Saturday, killing more than 4,000 people. She said Debbie had not yet reached Everest Base Camp because she was ill and had stopped off to recover. 'It's awful, I can barely speak. I'm still quite numb. It's hard to take in what an awful situation it is in Nepal,' she said.
Paul, 41, lost his father to bowel cancer 19 years ago and so by running this weekend's marathon, the couple have raised £7,000 so far to help honour his memory on this special day. The pair, who live in Clapham, London, ran across the finish line together under a shower of confetti at mile 26.
Tyrone Sevilla, 10, hand-delivered a heartbreaking message to Immigration Minister Peter Dutton's office on Monday begging to stay in Australia where he has lived with his mother for eight years. Maria Sevilla and her young son face the very real possibility of being deported back to the Philippines after their visa expires today. The single mother's visa application was rejected 28 days ago because Tyrone's autism would be a 'burden on the Australian health system' The Queensland government labelled the Federal Government's decision to deport her and her son as 'cold and heartless'
Wood Green animal charity has teamed up with cleaning and DIY app Handy to offer customers a cat fostering service. Cats will not just catch mice but the scent they leave behind can discourage rodents from returning. The service is only available in London within driving distance of Wood Green for now .
Researchers photographed the faces and recorded the voices of 42 women with an average age of 24. They then asked a group of men to rate the women’s voices on attractiveness and another group of similar age to judge the attractiveness of their faces. Those rated highly for looks often scored well for sound too, according to the study .
At least five tornadoes were spotted across north and central Texas Sunday evening as part of a severe storm system sweeping the region. The storm started Sunday evening in Comanche County, Texas and moved northeast towards the Dallas/Fort Worth area for the next several hours. One of the tornadoes was seen forming over Stephenville, Texas - about 70 miles southeast of Forth Worth . Nearly two dozen counties were on tornado watch Sunday night through 11pm, with the storm system expected to die out by Monday .
Prime Minister John Key was forced to apologise to waitress Amanda Bailey, 26, after she wrote a blog post shaming him for his behaviour and saying it made her 'uncomfortable' After the incident, Reddit users started tracking down old pictures and videos of Mr Key touching other young girls' hair and collecting them on a Tumblr page. The waitress had reportedly been working at a cafe called Rosie in Parnell, east of Auckland. The 26-year-old recounted on the Daily Blog how he kept playfully pulling her hair despite being told to stop during election time last year.
Cassandra Fortin, 17, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in September but did not want to receive the recommended treatment before exploring natural alternatives. But in January, a court ruled she could not make the decision because she was not legally mature enough and the state's Department of Children and Families gained temporary custody of her. The case centered on whether the girl, who ran away during a home visit in November, was mature enough to determine how to treat her cancer. Cassandra was confined at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, where she underwent six rounds of treatment that doctors say will give her an 85 percent chance of survival. As she was discharged from the facility on Monday, the teenager said she
Reality TV star, 24, is the face of Very.co.uk's #cantwaitforsummer campaign. Shows off her toned midriff in Ibiza-inspired swimwear and tropical print sun dresses. Says her perfect summer is 'sun, tan and chilling' and describes her role model as 'amazing' Jessica Alba.
More than two dozen babies born to Nepalese surrogates are being airlifted out of Nepal to safety. The infants - some of whom were prematurely born - were evacuated from the country on Monday following Saturday's devastating earthquake, which has so far claimed more than 4,600 lives. Several premature babies - and some wounded people - were ferried to an Israeli military base on one of the country's emergency rescue aircraft in the morning. Later in the day, five more infants landed safely in Tel Aviv with their Israeli families. Some were seen resting peacefully in their carriers, while others were clutched tightly to their parents' chests.
Dr Xiao-Ping Zhai has been helping women conceive for decades using only traditional Chinese medicine. Her methods include acupuncture and prescribing a bespoke combination of Chinese herbs. Dr Zhai says as a result of her natural remedies: 'I have brought more than one thousand babies into the world' BBC documentary follows May Lyang, 36, who hopes to have a success story after five years of trying.
Isobel Attwood, 16, has not made contact with her family since leaving her home on Saturday. She is described as white, 5ft 4ins tall, of a 'small build' and has brown hair with extensions. Friends have posted on social media saying she is in Southampton with a man in his 20s. Officers are becoming concerned for the teenager's welfare and believe she could be in Winchester or Southampton.
The Olympic gold medalist confirmed to the world on Friday that 'to all intents and purposes I am a woman' and said his third wife Kris knew about his desire to be female. Diane Sawyer said during the ABC 20/20 special that Kris had declined to comment on her husband's gender transition even though previous two wives issued messages of support. On Monday, close family friend Kathie Lee Gifford said on NBC's Today that Kris didn't know Bruce's secret and she's still 'trying to get her act together'
The gel contains platelet-rich plasma (PRP) - a concentrated mix of substances in the blood that play a role in healing. It is made by taking a small amount of blood from a patient's arm and processing it in a machine. Platelets are important for clotting, but they also contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors. The gel, known as Magellan Bio-Bandage, will act as a barrier against infection.
Dawn, who has had seven miscarriages, was appearing on The Jeremy Kyle show. She accused long-term chum, convicted burglar Jamie, of stealing £207 from her. But when a lie detector test revealed he had stolen the money, she burst into tears .
Chrystie Crownover, the daughter of a Mormon minister, has known for more than 43 years that her ex Bruce believes he is female and she has stood by him as they raised Cassandra and Burt and now are grandparents. She told GMA on Monday that she was 'so relieved' the world finally knows Bruce's 'big, big, big dark secret' The Olympic champion first opened up to her when they married in 1972.
Ian Pettigrew, 46, from Ontario, Canada, was working on his book of portraits, Just Breathe: Adults with Cystic Fibrosis, when he realized that he had far more female subjects than male. After someone noted that the collection of photos was 'turning out to be a bunch of hot chicks with CF', he became inspired to start his second project, Salty Girls, starring women with the disorder, which has no known cure.
John Goodwin, 75, shot himself near his car outside the Rockingham County Superior Courthouse in Brentwood, New Hampshire on Friday morning. He was airlifted to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. The jury was not aware of what had happened outside the courthouse when they decided they could not reach a verdict in the 75-year-old's case. The former student testified he didn't come forward until 2013 because he was embarrassed, according to WMUR .
The Keshwa Chaca spans 90ft over the Apurimac River near Huinchiri, Peru, in the Province of Canas. It is the last of the handwoven rope bridges built by the Incas, who used them to travel across the Andes. It takes three days to rebuild the bridge each year using the same techniques as their Inca ancestors.
The 73-year-old woman suffered severe bruising to her legs and ribs after crash in Hulme, Manchester. Her blue Vauxhall Corsa collided with railings on petrol forecourt of Asda store last Thursday. She was waiting from an ambulance with her husband, who has dementia, when thief stole sat nav. The man is described as being between 30 and 40, with a beard and wearing purple shorts. Police are appealing to anyone who might know this man to come forward.
Craig Lister, 54, from Watford, Hertfordshire, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012. He is now well and his tumours have shrunk, but still takes hormone treatment. Hormone therapy starves cancer cells by reducing levels of testosterone in the body. It can't cure the cancer, but can help keep it under control.
The 26-year-old visited the Maple Hayes School of Dyslexia in Litchfield, Staffordshire. She was greeted by a flag-waving crowd as she arrived at the school in a teal frock. It is the second official visit in less than four days for the Princess. On Friday, she was in Reading to open the town's Talbot Memorial Garden .
Loretta Lynch was sworn in Monday as the 83rd U.S. attorney general, becoming the first African-American woman to serve as the nation's top law enforcement official. She said her confirmation as attorney general showed that 'we can do anything' and pledged to deal with cyberattacks and other threats facing the country. 'We can restore trust and faith both in our laws and those who enforce them,' Lynch said, apparently referring to race-riot clashes between protesters and police. The 55-year-old Lynch was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday following a months-long delay in which her nomination became caught up in a dispute over human trafficking legislation.
Tens of thousands of selfies have emerged on social media to mark the centenary ANZAC Day. Some people misspelt hashtags such as #leastweforget, #lesswefor Forget or #letswefor forget. Others pouted or posed with their tongues sticking out at the cameras with their friends. Others posted meaningful captions for the fallen soldiers but their photos illustrated another story.
Deputy Prime Minister says he will fight for his job 'in all circumstances' if Lib Dems are wiped out at the polls. Friends of the Deputy Prime Minister have previously indicated he will quit as leader if the party is reduced to fewer than 30 MPs. Vince Cable says he hopes to be made Chancellor if the Lib Dems form another coalition with Conservatives.
Mass of land emerged overnight on Shiretoko Peninsula near Rausu, on Hokkaido Island, Japan. It measures roughly 1,000- 1,640ft long, and 100ft wide, and is 50ft above sea level. Geologists believe it is a result of a landslide caused by melting ice and snow.
Meteorologists say an east coast low – the same weather system that lashed the state's east coast for three days last week – could hit again bringing heavy rain from Thursday through to Saturday. The State Emergency Service was deluged with calls for assistance last week and has more than 4,000 jobs from the 24,196 requests still to be completed. SES spokeswoman Stephanie Wills says the organisation is concerned that more storms will hamper clean-up efforts. 'Any weather that strikes up north is of concern to us, especially considering the devastation from the storm that hit last week,' she said.
James Staring, a London-based personal trainer, says there are four simple ways to banish belly fat. From writing a food diary to doing short bursts of tough exercise, he reveals the best ways to burn away belly fat . Avoid white bread and pasta and only eat carbohydrates after exercise .
Rose McGrath, 12, was dismissed from St Joseph Middle School in Battle Creek, Michigan, for not meeting academic and attendance standards during leukemia treatments. The 7th-grader is in remission but still recovering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatments, which started in 2012. The school wrote in a letter addressed to Rose's father that officials worked with her but absences 'hampered her academic performance' Rose's mother says her daughter isn't skipping out of school 'to have fun' but that she has to miss school because she doesn't feel well.
Audrey Hepburn voted the most stylish Brit of all time with 27 per cent of the vote. Princess Diana came second with 23 per cent, David Beckham came third with 17 per cent. Victoria Beckham came in at number nine, with David Bowie at number eight. Audrey Hepburn, Princess Diana, Kate Middleton and Twiggy completed the top five .
Poldark ended last night on a dramatic cliff-hanger with main man hauled off to jail. Fans have taken to Twitter to complain of 'withdrawal symptoms' less than 12 hours after finale. The drama has proved one of the most successful of 2015 so far, pulling in an average of 5.9 million viewers per episode and 6.1 million for the finale.
Christopher Nathan May, 50, is accused of killing Tracey Woodford, 47, in Pontypridd, south Wales. Her dismembered body was found at a flat in the town centre on Friday with 'massive injuries' May appeared in court today charged with murder and remanded in custody. He will appear at Cardiff Crown Court tomorrow for a plea hearing.
Tim Ward and his wife of 38 years, Brandy, were at home in Oso, Washington, on March 22, 2014, when tons of debris, soil and rock came crashing down from upland. Brandy was one of the 43 people crushed by the force of the natural disaster. Tim, who broke his pelvis, was buried under 25 feet of mud, but managed to call for help through a gap in the surface. A week later, he was told he did not have 'landslide insurance' - and therefore did not qualify for payment to settle his mortgage. For a year, Tim has been grappling with his financial predicament, while renting a small property nearby. But
Nissan Note Mk1 named the most uncomfortable car in a poll of more than 60,000 drivers. Hyundai i20 and Fiat Panda also made the top ten most uncomfortable cars in the UK. Lexus has five models in top ten - with the RX Mark 2 top followed by GS Mark 3 in second. Other categories include ride quality and how a car handles Britain's potholed roads.
Broadcasters, including the BBC, are pushing for the mobile industry to activate the FM chips within smartphones to allow users to access their free radio feature. Many mobile phone network providers are reluctant to allow this because it would reduce demand for data used by streaming internet broadcasts. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in the US, which has been one of the loudest campaigners on the issue, also warns that FM radio on mobile phones could prove vital in an emergency. Norway has announced that it will be the first country in the world to switch off its FM radio signal on January 11 2017.
Bali Nine ringleader Andrew Chan has married his girlfriend of three years, Febyanti Herewila. The pair wed inside the chapel at Besi Prison on Nusakambangan Island on Monday. This comes just months after Chan proposed to his girlfriend while he was still at Kerobokan Prison in February. Salvation Army minister and family friend David Soper officiated the wedding. Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are set to be executed at the stroke of midnight (3am AEST) on Wednesday.
Ashley Arenson said boyfriend Dan Fredinburg, 33, had a way of making people feel special. He was one of four Americans confirmed to have died when an earthquake hit Nepal on Saturday. He had been travelling to the Himalayas frequently as part of the Google Adventures team. The Google engineer and Arkansas-native wanted to return to Mount Everest following the devastation of the avalanche last year when 16 people were killed.
Real Housewife Kim Richards was arrested at the Beverly Hills Hotel on April 16 after a heated exchange with the maître d' at The Polo Lounge at the swanky hotel. The 50-year-old told Dr Phil McGraw that she had a glass of vodka at her daughter Brooke's house and pulled into the hotel because she felt the alcohol hitting her. Richards says she pulled in to the hotel on her way home because she saw it as a 'comfortable, familiar' place and felt the drink taking affect. She was arrested after police officers dragged the kicking and screaming reality star out of a bathroom cubicle because she was 'angry and frightened'
The Only Way Is Essex star Lydia Bright met Labour leader as part of 'useyourvoice' campaign. The 24-year-old said he 'definitely' topped her list of political leaders in a game of 'snog, marry or avoid' Comes after a group of female fans left Westminster watchers baffled after taking to Twitter in droves to reveal their love for the Labour leader.
The St Ivan Rilski Church is the only remaining evidence of the community of Zapalnya, Bulgaria, where residents lived until they were forced to leave their homes to make way for a dam built by the Communist regime. The crumbling stone structure now cuts a ghostly figure in a few feet of water at the Zhrebchevo reservoir, near the town of Tvardica.
Jennifer is a huge fitness fan, and the mother of two has completed triathlons. She avoids sugar and salt and tries to get eight hours' sleep a night. Modified push-ups with your knees on the floor aren't just a cop-out. They activate the entire upper body to get that J-Lo tone.
Palaeontologists are referring to Chilesaurus diegosuarezi as a 'platypus' dinosaur because of its bizarre combination of characteristics, including its small skull and feet. The animal is proving to be an evolutionary jigsaw puzzle because it belongs to theropod group of dinosaurs - which includes the famous meat eaters Velociraptor, Carnotaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex - but was a vegetarian. The presence of herbivorous theropods was up until now only known in close relatives of birds, but Chilesosaurus shows that a meat-free diet was acquired much earlier than first thought.
The EOssc2 is described as an 'ultra flexible micro-car for mega cities' and is designed to connect to others to form a train. It pivots using wheels powered by separate motors and shrinks from 8ft (2.5metres) to 5ft ft (1.5 metres) The car has a top speed of 40mph (65 km/h) and its semi-autonomous features are possible because of inbuilt cameras and a LIDAR sensor on its roof, which lets the vehicle scan its environment and locate itself in it, 10 times a second.
An American sailor has suffered serious injuries after plunging into a swimming pool from a Perth hotel's balcony. The 22-year-old man jumped from the 10th floor and landed in the shallow end of the pool on the second level. Guests heard a disturbance between a man and a woman, who were visiting Perth from a US naval ship. Police say the pair were both heavily intoxicated when an argument escalated. The man has been taken to Royal Perth Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Rhiannon Wilkinson, head of Wycombe Abbey in Buckinghamshire, says girls do better in single sex schools. She claims a 'boy free' environment allows girls to focus on their work rather than impressing boys. She also says it gives pupils relief from the 'highly sexualised world' of co-ed schools. Tony Little, head at Eton College, has previously said single-sex schools allow children to retain their 'innocence' for longer.
Ukip leader said his party is now the 'serious challenger' to Labour in northern seats. He accused the party of making claims Ukip is racist because it is 'running scared' Mr Farage called on Conservative supporters to vote tactically to help Ukip beat Labour in target seats. Hartlepool, Great Grimsby, Boston & Skegness, Dudley North and Heywood & Middleton on list.
Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Brett Allen Marihugh, 34, of Livonia, Michigan, died Sunday. He and 32-year-old Seth Cody Lewis of Queens, New York, were found unresponsive on Friday at the bottom of the Combat Swimming Training Facility at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia. Lewis died Friday. Both sailors were members of Naval Special Warfare Group 2. 'They were working out in the pool...They were swimming. It was not dive training,' a Navy spokesman said.
George W Bush, 68, spoke at a closed-door meeting with Jewish donors in Las Vegas on Saturday. Said Obama's plan to lift sanctions on Iran was not plausible - and comes too early. Said Iran's government and President Hassan Rouhani appear to be caving in on nuclear deal. Said America could lose leverage if it relaxes sanctions on Tehran anytime soon. Said comprehensive nuclear deal would likely have negative impact on US national security in future. Said his comments are in stark contrast to Obama's belief that it is America's 'best bet'
Millionaire Gary Lowndes purchased the property in 2013 for $2 million and had planned to film a reality show about strippers on the property. The Egyptian-themed mansion, advertised online as Pharaoh's Palace, promises a 'perfect private location' on seven secluded acres on the Gulf Coast on its website. On Friday the county code enforcement board found that Lownds had violated their rules by holding events without the right permit and running a business in a residential neighborhood. His company, Pink Tati LLC, was given seven days to prove the property is in compliance and he was warned he will be fined $1,000 a day if further commercial functions takes place.
Youngster was confronted by homeless Isa Richardson, 46, in Maidstone, Kent, on March 19. Richardson claimed she needed money because her car had broken down, a court heard. The schoolgirl, who has not been named, told police she felt intimidated by the beggar. Richardson has a history of begging and a number of outstanding fines for other offences. She admitted her latest offence when she appeared before Maidstone Magistrates Court.
The 41-year-old model and television personality also premiered a new short hairdo at the awards ceremony honouring the best in daytime television. Matt Lauer received plenty of thanks during the two-hour broadcast on the Pop basic cable network after a comedy bit featuring pasties and black stockings. Betty White was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her television career that dates back to 1949.
John Lord, 86, went missing from his home on April 6 less than a week after his wife June, 81, died. His family feared the worst after discovering a note describing how much he missed his wife of 63 years. His body was found in the River Trent on April 15 by a specialist underwater search unit. His daughter Alison, 56, said her father was grieving and left a heartbreaking note.
Karen Bell, 42, from Hull, met the man on dating website Plenty of Fish and exchanged flirty texts. Pair met up to act out their fantasy in which she spanked him with a pair of trainers. She then contacted the man and threatened to post the footage on Facebook unless he paid her £25. She later increased the demands, claiming her son had secretly filmed their tryst. Bell has been jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to blackmail at Hull Crown Court.
Sky launched its Buy and Keep scheme for customers this time last year but it has now opened the service to everyone across the UK and Ireland. It lets people stream movies straight to their TV, or to their mobiles using an app, as well as receive a hard copy in the post. Films can also be watched across multiple devices using a 'follow me' function . Buy andkeep launched in April 2014 for Sky+HD subscribers but is now available to everyone. New releases cost £13.99 and classics are £7.99, but this includes the price of a physical DVD.
Polish authorities said last week they would ban entry to the Night Wolves biker gang. Leaders called their plans to ride through Poland a 'provocation' and vowed to enter anyway. 15 bikers were seen Monday morning at the border crossing between Brest, Belarus, and Terespol, Poland. They were allowed to go on by Belarusian guards but held in a hangar by Polish officials. Poland is extremely critical of Russian actions in Ukraine, and is disturbed that Night Wolves has rallied against the Ukrainian government and celebrated Russia's annexation of Crimea.
Pat Senior, 66, has shared her five-bedroom home in Bolton, Greater Manchester, with the animals. She estimates that she spends £240 a week on food and treats for the dogs, with veterinary bills adding another £17,000 to the yearly cost of caring for the pets. Grandmother-of-four left her career as a singer to look after the animals after a chance encounter with a woman trying to rehome a stray lurcher in 1981.
Betheny Coyne, 24, was born with a heart condition known as coarctation of the aorta, which caused her to need open heart surgery three times as a baby. Doctors warned being pregnant could have placed a fatal strain on her heart. But she defied medical predictions and now, aged 24, she is mother to three healthy children. Fearing her heart is like a 'ticking time bomb', she is determined to make as many memories as possible with her family.
Australian Financial Review journalist Geoff Winestock has spoken out in support of sacked SBS journalist Scott McIntyre. McIntyre was fired on Sunday over his controversial Anzac day tweets. The senior writer labelled Anzacs 'racist yobs' and Anzac Day 'a death cult' McIntyre called Anzac 'the cultification of an imperialist invasion' and accused Australian Diggers of committing war crimes. SBS Managing Director Michael Ebeid said McIntyre's comments were 'not at all the views of @SBS' The SBS managing director was quick to distance the national broadcaster from the journalist's comments. Social media users accused SBS of being 'complicit' and making a
Aussie filmmaker Kieran Murray has released the second installment of his hilarious series which asks Americans to attempt the Australian accent by saying 'G'day mate, how you going? One man in Austin, Texas was convinced Murray said 'Get out (of) my nightgown' Another man in New York said 'sounds Chinese to me man', when speaking to the Brisbane man. The video is the latest in a series of videos Murray put together one of which is based around the same topic.
Toxicology results released Monday show Linden, New Jersey police officer Pedro Abad had three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he crashed his car last month. Abad and fellow officer Patrik Kudlac were critically injured in the crash while another cop Frank Viggiano and friend Joe Rodriguez died. The driver of the tractor-trailer was also injured but his injuries were not thought to be life threatening . Hours before the crash, Abad posted a photo of three whiskey shots to his Instagram just hours before the deadly crash .
Met Office has a severe yellow ‘be aware’ ice warning for north-east Scotland, warning motorists of a disruption risk until 7am today. Sleet and snow forecast for today and tomorrow from the Pennines northwards, and there were small accumulations yesterday in the Cairngorms. Conditions this week are set to be average for April, with showers on the way and temperatures barely in double figures for most of the country. It comes less than a fortnight after the mercury breached the 25C (77F) mark in Kent .
Leaked information from NBC investigation points to 11 incidents where Brian Williams lied about his reporting, according to reports. Media executives say the leaks were designed to make the disgraced broadcaster resign. Williams was suspended with no pay for six months after it emerged he lied about being on a military helicopter hit by a rocket-propelled grenade over Iraq. He is currently halfway through his six-month suspension from NBC Nightly News. The anchor has up to a $50million contract and POLITICO claims he is being pressured to resign.
Comedian Tamale Rocks was performing at Chicago bar, Cigars and Stripes, when she stumbled on the creepy looking glass and filmed a video of the discovery on her smartphone. She opened a mirrored door to find a cleaning closet and shot the view of the toilet through the two-way mirror. The bar's owner Ronnie Lottz said he has no plans to get rid of it - even insisting that the mirror was set up as part of a Halloween prank in 2001.
Colin Pitchfork was jailed for life in 1988 for raping and killing two schoolgirls in 1983 and 1986. He strangled 15-year-old Lynda Mann to death after raping her on a deserted footpath in Narborough. Three years later he raped and killed Dawn Ashworth, also 15, less than a mile from where he murdered Lynda. He was finally caught two years later thanks to DNA tests on all the men in surrounding villages. Pitchfork argued at his 2009 appeal against his sentence that the 30 years was 'manifestly' excessive.
Mitchell Keenan, 32, was diagnosed with frostbite six weeks ago after his sister discovered his blackened toes. They were so badly diseased that they could not be saved and had to be amputated. Mr Keenan had been living in the tent with his father Keith, 62, following their eviction from their four-bedroom home in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, last year when they fell behind with their repayments. His father was also diagnosed with severe health problems including malnourishment, scabies and dementia.
Prince will not be able to meet the new royal baby until he returns to this country in mid May. Harry will be bumped down to fifth in the line of succession by the new arrival. He will be forced to return to Australia where he is on a month-long placement with the army. Instead he spent time playing doting uncle to his nephew, Prince George, at Kensington Palace.
Nasa scientists in California have revealed an interactive 3D map for Vesta using images from the Dawn spacecraft. The map lets you see features on the surface including craters, hills, mountains and even 'canyons' You can also measure elevation changes on the asteroid and see different measurement data. And a 'gaming mode' lets you fly around the largest asteroid in the solar system using your keyboard's arrow keys. There’s also an option to 3D print an entire model of Vesta, which was discovered in 1807.
Eben Kaneshiro, 35, was charged with three counts of first-degree sodomy and sexual abuse involving a boy under the age of 12. Authorities believe he hanged himself in his cell at Deschutes County Adult Jail on Sunday morning . He had a record of 19-12 in 31 MMA fights since 2002 and last fought in Boise, Idaho, in 2014 .
Inspectors in Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells accused of being too lax when it comes to parking tickets. Powys County Council needs to issue 40 per cent more tickets just to break even. Some 5,000 tickets are issued in Powys, bringing in £1.2million a year, but the council is still subsidising the operation.
The man, in his 50s, was thrown off his motorbike when he was hit by a car in Dezhou City, east China. His brother had died at the same junction eight months earlier after colliding with a lorry. Mr Zhang was taken to hospital for his injuries but died shortly after. The driver of the silver car that hit Mr Zhang sped away from the scene without stopping.
3AW host John Burns has been named as the media personality who allegedly called Bachar Houli a 'terrorist' on Friday night. The radio station confirmed a complaint has been made against Mr Burns and said he doesn't recall making the comment, and is 'mortified' by the allegation. Mr Burns said a friend sitting with him at the time also didn't recall the comment being made. He said he apologised 'unreservedly' if any offence had been caused . The Tigers captain Trent Cotchin said there is 'no place for it in our game'
Teachers are helping pupils to cheat by giving advice during exams, it has been revealed. Tactics used to bend the rules were revealed by more than 500 whistleblowing teachers. One in five reported that colleagues had written sections of coursework or dictated essays. Details emerged at a Teacher Ethics In Assessment symposium at Oxford University.
Samantha Armytage has come under fire for a comment made during a Sunrise broadcast last month. The 37-year-old congratulated ginger-haired Lucy on getting 'her dad's fair skin,' saying 'good on her' A Change.com petition has been launched asking for her to apologise for the comment. It was started by Melbournian artist Jay Fifth, 27, who is himself of mixed descent with a Jamaican mother and a Polish father .
Hampstead woman Sabine Smouha, 50, bought the £2,000 tote bag for her husband's 50th birthday. It was made from the skin of a Nile crocodile, a protected species under CITES. But it didn't have the required documentation and customs officials seized it. The Border Force has repeatedly refused to return it to her, because it it did not have required endangered species import permit. Now, a tribunal judge has ruled in her favour, saying the crocodile was farmed and she had acted 'entirely honestly'
Cremated human bones were found packed neatly into a cooking pot and set off at the side of the historic River Walbrook, in London. Experts are now questioning whether they were part of a gruesome ceremony. Boudicca was Queen of the Iceni people, a British tribe who tried to defeat the Roman army in the 60-61AD revolt. The revolt resulted in Camulodunum, now Colchester, London, and Verulamium, now St Albans, being burnt to the ground while thousands lost their lives.
Cleveland's power forward was injured in the first quarter of the Cavaliers' 101-93 victory that completed a four-game sweep of the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Love and Boston's Kelly Olynyk chased a loose ball into the left corner after Jae Crowder of the Celtics missed a 3-pointer. Love's right arm became entangled with Olynnyk's left arm and he grabbed his arm and kept running toward the Cleveland bench before going to the locker room, where he iced his shoulder. 'I thought it was a bush-league play,' Love said after the game while wearing a sling. Love said he intends on returning to the playoffs this season.
Naunihal Singh woke up great-grandfather Ujjal Singh, 63, and slashed him with a kitchen knife. Attack in Crumpsall, Manchester, came after heated argument over lack of children . The 54-year-old was jailed at Manchester Crown Court for at least 17 years and 39 days after admitting murder. He had already fled with passport and tickets to fly back to India from Birmingham Airport.
One in five people have never seen a hedgehog in their gardens, according to a new wildlife survey. And of those who do spot the tiny animals, only a quarter see them frequently, the RSPB found. The startling figures confirm fears that the small British mammal is suffering a huge decline. There are thought to be less than 1 million hedgehogs living in this country today, an estimated 30 per cent drop since 2013.
Ace and Holly the border collies were caught on camera performing a balancing act. They stood up high on their hind legs, with their front paws up, to the tune of 'Les Toreadors' from 'Carmen' Their owner and trainer, Dai Aoki, runs the Waterloo, Australia-based company Positive Dog Care .
Mark 1 version of Reginald Mitchell's famous design was among the first built in March 1940. But Spitfire P9374 never made it to the Battle of Britain as it crash-landed in May 1940. It was being piloted by Flying Officer Peter Cazenove over Dunkirk when it was hit by a single bullet. Plane became consumed by the sandy beach and remained there for 40 years. In 1980 the wreckage was discovered when part of it was spotted poking out from its sandy grave. The plane was dragged from the beach and taken to the Musée de l'Air in Paris. It has now been restored to its original condition and will be auctioned for charity.
Leah O'Brien, 33, was killed when the car she was driving to chaperone the school prom was hit by a vehicle carrying two students also on their way to the dance. The driver of the Dodge Charger that killed the beloved teacher was 19-year-old Ramiro Pedemonte. The teen was arraigned Friday on charges including homicide, reckless driving, and serious injury by motor vehicle. The mother-of-two leaves behind two daughters, Kori and Rachel, 10; Rachel is staying with relatives.
Furniture dating back to 1820 was moved from library at Ickworth House in Suffolk earlier this year. It was replaced with four brown leatherette bean bags to encourage visitors to 'dwell and take in atmosphere' But it provoked fury from heritage expects who branded the move 'misguided' The National Trust said the beanbag experiment was a 'short-term' arrangement .
Cody Knecht, of St. Tammany Fire District in Louisiana, was sent out to rescue the baby mallards. In minute-long video the firefighter is seen holding a pole with his phone attached to it into the waterway. During the video, the noise made by the phone is responded to with chirps from the ducklings.
Steve Ells, the company's co-CEO and founder, discussed the new development with CNN Money. 'It's relatively easy for us to have all non-GMO ingredients,' he said in the interview. 'I mean, because we don't have many ingredients in the first place' The move marks Chipotle as the first GMO-free national fast food chain .
Selina Dicker, 38, described how she ran for her life as a wall of snow and ice tore through Base Camp. She was at the same camp on April 18 last year when an avalanche killed 16 Sherpas. Her mother Gail Dicker said: 'She's a very lucky girl. I just want to see her home'
Brenda Finn, 30, was 14 when she was diagnosed with alopecia universalis. She lost all of her body hair and fingernails due to the condition at the age of 14. She was also left suffering crippling anxiety and depression due to her hair loss. She says having eyebrows tattooed on has given her the confidence to face the world again. She is calling for medical tattooing to become available on the NHS to help other sufferers .
The map spans nearly two billion light years from side to side. It will help astrophysicists understand how matter is distributed in the universe and provide key insights into dark matter – one of physics' greatest mysteries. Scientists have observed that galaxies move more than can be accounted for by the universe's expansion .
Some 1,000 carved Moai line the perimeter of the 12 mile (25km) volcanic island, which is the most isolated inhabited landmass on Earth with just 6,000 residents. The Moai are monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people on Easter Island, between 1,250 and 1,500 AD. The 887 statues gaze inland across the island with an average height of 13ft (four metres) and are thought to be living faces of deified ancestors. But it is a mystery as to how the vast carved stones were transported into position. Some experts believe the stones were walked into place, while others have suggested locals chopped down trees to roll the statues
Lib Dem Stephen Gilbert was bitten by a dog while campaigning for re-election in Cornwall. The animal took a lump out of his right hand as he posted a leaflet through a letterbox. He joked that the dog had 'unresolved anger issues' after posting a photograph online of his hand. Lib Dem insiders today admitted the party is on course to lose at least 20 MPs on May 7.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 82, is one of four liberal-voting Supreme Court justices. She is expected to vote in favor of same-sex marriage in landmark Obergefell v Hodges case. The case will decide whether states can ban gay marriage and refuse to recognize those made in other states. Ginsburg has been unusually open about her opinions ahead of the cases, cutting against a long-held tradition of not speaking out in advance. She has even officiated at a gay marriage ceremony in Washington, D.C. in August 2013.
Marcus Yensen, 95, and his wife Madelyn, 94, died within hours of each other earlier this month after a romance that started with a month of dating and continued through 74 years of marriage. The two married on October 17, 1940, only a month after they met when he took a dance lesson from her at a local studio. Madelyn died after suffering a seizure when she was called over to her husband's bedside and was holding his hand. The traumatic attack was the last time they saw each other.
Elle Macpherson, 51, has revealed she carries pH balance urine tester kit in her handbag. The body's pH value tells you how acidic or alkaline your body is, and many nutritionists say that having an alkaline body helps defend against sickness and disease. Elle is well-known for her healthy diet and even released her own superfood product, The Super Elixir.
Bali Nine drug smuggler Myuran Sukumaran has pledged to stare down the Indonesian firing squad who will drag him to a jungle clearing and kill him shortly after midnight Wednesday. That's according to close supporter and artist Ben Quilty, who has taken to the airwaves in a desperate final bid to stop his execution. 'Myuran always said to me he would never take this lying down,' Mr Quilty told Radio 2GB. 'That he would stare them down, that no-one would cover his eyes, that he would face it with dignity' The Australian duo selected the spiritual advisers who will accompany them to their execution.
Jemma Gawned, 40, appeared on the first Australian series of Big Brother in 2001. The Byron Bay-based woman now runs a wildly successful raw food empire called Naked Treaties. The 40-year-old says the secret to her success is 'spreading the vibration of love through food' . She says she is the 'polar opposite' of the person she was in her teens and early twenties. The entrepreneur also opened up about her time on the show and how she was portrayed .
Sierra Pippen, 20, charged with public urination and public intoxication after police were called to the Sheraton hotel in Iowa City around 1.30am on Sunday. The University of Iowa student was arrested at the same place on April 10 after getting into a fight with the hotel's security. She was 'wearing two bar wristbands' even though she is underage, according to a criminal complaint . The woman's Twitter page features a throwback picture of her as a young girl on her father's lap, with the words, 'Im More Than Scottie Pipen's daughter. Im Me Sierra Pippens'
David Curry, 49, was asked to leave The Wallow pub in Blyth, Northumberland, for a family breakfast. He had travelled ten miles from home to visit the pub for the first time with his wife and daughter. But when he arrived he was told he could not order a drink because of his attire. The pub chain has apologised to Mr Curry but said a no-tracksuit policy has been in place since 2013.
J.M. Giordano, who works at the City Paper, says Baltimore police 'swarmed over' him and hit him repeatedly. The 41-year-old photographer says the incident happened around 12.30am when someone threw a rock at a police line and hit an officer's shield. He says he and a protester were standing next to each other when the police line suddenly marched forward and the two men didn't move out of the way quickly enough, each being knocked to the ground . After the incident, the protester was arrested - even though the photographer was sure that he wasn't responsible for throwing a projectile at police, which sparked the charge by officers .
Sir Frank Kitson, 88, is accused in the case of Patrick Eugene Heenan, 47, killed by loyalists in 1973. It is the first time a retired senior officer has been personally sued over the Troubles. Sir Frank said he was confused as to why he was being named because he was not even serving in Northern Ireland at the time of the murder. He learned of legal action in a letter from Belfast law firm at the weekend.
Ancient civilisations such as the Romans, Greeks and Egyptians have had to deal with rowdy, drunken behaviour in public for thousands of years. Dr Mark Bellis, honorary professor of public health at Bangor University, is giving a talk at a conference in Las Vegas this week about the history of binge drinking. He will examine how our distant ancestors balanced freedom with responsiblity.
Google's Waze app allows users to tag locations of parked police vehicles, accidents, congestion, traffic cameras, potholes and more, so that other drivers using Waze are warned as they approach the same location. Ismaaiyl Brinsley, 28, killed two NYPD police officers in December after using the app to monitor the movements of police officers and posted screenshots of the app on Instagram. Google acquired Waze in 2013 for a reported $1.1 billion and claims the app 'is all about contributing to the 'common good' out on the road' But police officers say the app is being used to stalk and plan attacks on law enforcement.
Sharon Smith, 43, from Halesowen, West Midlands, was a bulky size 26 when she weighed 20st. She was forced to stand during an 11-hour flight because she feared she was crushing the woman next to her. She lost 4st through slimming club but then shed another four-and-a-half stone after taking up running. Today she weighs in at a healthy 9st 9lb and is a size 10 .
Researchers from National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan studied the expression of a class of genes known to be associated with petal development. They found that in mature orchid flowers, two protein complexes, called the 'L' complex and the 'SP' complex, compete to promote the formation of the lip and standard petals. The scientists were also able to convert lips into petals in two orchid species by reducing the activity of the L complex using gene silencing. The study, published in the journal Nature Plants, extends scientists' understanding of the mechanisms leading to the diverse beauty of orchids.
Poppy Smart, 23, claims she was wolf-whistled at as she walked to work in Worcester city centre. The marketing co-ordinator recorded the constant whistling using her smartphone's video function. She also contacted one of the construction companies working at the site to complain of sexual harassment. West Mercia police confirmed they had followed up Miss Smart's complaint as a possible incident of anti-social behaviour.
Greystone Park Psychiatric Center, in New Jersey, was built in 1876 and opened to relieve pressure on a nearby facility. It was once the largest building in the US, but was surpassed by the Pentagon in 1943. It became known for its reputation due to the number of patients that committed suicide, were raped, and became pregnant . The asylum was once home to more than 7,500 patients, but closed in 2003 and has been left to fall into disarray . Preservationists are battling to save it and claim it should be turned into a museum and housing .
Research by wildlife charity the WWF identified 11 'deforestation fronts' where 80 per cent of projected global forest losses by 2030 could occur. The fronts are the Amazon, the Atlantic Forest and Gran Chaco, and the Cerrado in South America, the Choco-Darien in Central America, East Africa, eastern Australia, the Greater Mekong in South East Asia, Borneo, New Guinea and Sumatra. They are home to indigenous communities that depend on forests for their livelihoods and endangered species such as orangutans and tigers. But they are being lost to expanding agriculture, including livestock farming, palm oil plantations and soy production, as well as small-scale farmers.
The 511 elephant tusks, worth $6million (£4m), were seized upon arrival Saturday at a major port in Chonburi province in eastern Thailand. The bust came after customs officials received a tip-off in Laos and Thailand and tracked containers from Kenya. The ivory, hidden among tea leaves, was shipped out of Kenya on March 24 and went through ports in Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore before coming to Thailand.
Nicola Bonn, 34, from London, started a blog called Upfront Mama detailing the trials and tribulations of raising her little girl Poppy, 14 months, who, she says, is the best and most life changing thing that has ever happened to her. One of her blog posts, Why We Need to Stop Justifying Ourselves, went viral - no doubt thanks to her candid account of bringing up a baby for the first time. Says she's spent way too much time explaining herself and apologising for her decisions - and she's decided that it has to stop.
Rifaat al-Assad, 77, went into exile in Europe after staging a failed coup against his brother in 1984. He has since spent more than 30 years living a life of luxury in Paris, London and Marbella. Prosecutors in Paris have revealed details of a year-long probe into his finances. Activists say he stole money while operating at the heart of the Syrian regime. Mr Al-Assad has vehemently denied acquiring assets in France through illegal means.
Undersheriff Tim Albin, of the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office in Oklahoma, quit his job Monday after new revelations about how the department treated elderly killer Robert Bates, 73. Bates, who was a volunteer deputy, shot dead Eric Harris, 44, after he was tackled to the ground. Video of the killing shows Bates exclaiming that he opened fired by accident, and apologizing. In the tide of scrutiny which followed the incident, it emerged that other deputies in the department had expressed concern about Bates' fitness to serve.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May were on brink of lucrative new Top Gear contract. But offer was scrapped after Clarkson's infamous 'fracas' with producer Oisin Tymon. May revealed he had ordered a rare £200,000 Ferrari 458 Speciale while contract was being finalised. Clarkson was sensationally sacked by the BBC last month and Hammond will not return this week .
The 41-year-old wore a pair of skyscraper heels to cheer on her son Romeo, 12, in the children's marathon. Accessorised her skinny jeans, leather jacket and 'Team Romeo' T-shirt with £1,500 Alaïa Boots. She has been wearing the boots on a number of occasions recently .
Stana, 37, married longtime boyfriend Kris Brkljac, who she is hardly ever seen with in public. The walk down the aisle took place on the same weekend as the Castle star's 37th birthday. She was often rumoured to be dating her Castle co-star Nathan Fillion, who her character married on the show.
Ellen Gallant, a cardiologist from Utah, was attempting to climb the world's tallest mountain when the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck, sparking an avalanche that killed 18 people. Four US citizens who were on Mount Everest are confirmed to have died along with 15 other climbers and Sherpas. Up to 100 US citizens are still missing following the disaster and at least 3,300 people were killed.
MP passed a dossier of information to the department in the hope it would kick-start a fresh police investigation. But instead the paperwork was shelved by officials until it was discovered in 2013. Labour’s Simon Danczuk is calling for the Home Office to 'come clean' over the dossier .
Two-year-old Landen Martin ran behind the vehicle as his uncle was attempting to back out of the driveway of a Gainesville, Georgia home on Sunday at 12.25pm, according to police. Joshua Saunders, 19, was arrested on charges including DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and vehicular homicide. Martin was pronounced dead at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
The countdown is on for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's execution. Over 300 people gathered at Sydney Harbour for a candlelight vigil in front of a huge flower wall reading '#keephopealive' on Monday night. Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth also saw hoards of people congregate to show solidarity for the condemned duo. The two men are set to be executed just after the stroke of midnight on Wednesday (3am AEST) .
Yves Van De Ven, 37, posted a picture of him 'missing' the top of the Eiffel Tower on social media. The Belgian food blogger asked users to help improve his photo on 4chan. Over 100 'improved' versions of the picture have since been posted on the site.
Texas A&M, Galveston, professor Irwin Horwitz emailed his strategic management class of about 30 students telling them he was going to fail all of them because of the bad behavior he had seen during the semester. In the email - he sent a similar one to administrators - he claimed students cheated in class and participated in 'inappropriate conduct' . The university has said that the failing grades Horwitz's wishes to give out will not hold .
Christi Shepherd, seven, and her brother Bobby, six, died of carbon monoxide poisoning in Corfu in 2006. Their father, Neil Shepherd, and his girlfriend Ruth Beatson were also almost killed by the fumes. The family were staying in a bungalow at the four-star Corcyra Beach Hotel in October 2006. Coroner David Hinchliff said: 'The family of these children have waited a long, long time for this day'
Brisbane locals were left scratching their heads after the mysterious message 'I'm sorry' was splashed across the city's clear blue sky on Monday afternoon. The aerial apology hovered above the CBD at about 1pm, prompting several people to jump onto social media to question and voice their theories about who had done what. The author and recipient of the message remain a mystery.
Virginia Trimble Ritter's daughter, Marcia, was raped and choked to death in 1975. Jerome Sidney Barrett, 68, was found guilty of second-degree murder six years ago. Marcia's body was found 33 days after she disappeared in a garage near her home. Ritter had declined to see the photos for several decades, and not even after Barrett was convicted 33 years later. But last year she asked Mickey Miller, Metro police lead investigator who worked on the case if she could see them .
Derek Murray, a University of Alberta law student, found an extension cord and battery charger left by the stranger to bring his dead Acura back to life. The note reads: 'I noticed you left your lights on. The battery will probably not have enough charge to start your vehicle. I left a blue extension cord on the fence and a battery charger beside the fence in the cardboard box' Derek snapped a photo of the note for Facebook and it has since gone viral.
'Insta-fame' is the latest criterion for models wanting to book jobs, according to leading Australian modelling agencies. Vivien's Models launched an 'influencers' section two months ago because of the growing need to accommodate client demand for social media numbers. Chic Management also started a 'blogger' management division two years ago. 'That line of just being a model is being blurred,' says Chadwick Models General Manager Paul Thomas.
Harvard-led study has mapped taste buds on a tongue for the first time. Scientists examined the different cells used to identify taste and watched these cells capture and process molecules live. Shining a bright infrared laser on the mouse’s tongue caused different parts of it and ‘flavour molecules’ to fluoresce. They were also able to spot blood vessels up to 240 microns - 240 millionths of a metre (0.0024mm) below the surface of the tongue.
SNP leader insists she would call the shots in event of a hung parliament, even though she is not standing. She vowed to use influence of dozens of MPs to get her way for the next five years without voting down the government. Ms Sturgeon has made clear she would act to 'lock' Tories out of power and prop up Labour government. Both sides have ruled out a formal coalition, and Labour leader Ed Miliband has 'made it clear we're not interested' in deals, such as a 'confidence and supply' arrangement.
Lu Xincai takes his 84-year-old mother to work with him on the back of his motorbike every day. He ties a sash around both of their waists to make sure she doesn't fall off. His mother suffers from Alzheimer's and used to get lost when she was left alone. He said: 'I was an apple in her eye, and now she's my apple'
Marie Teresa Ratcliffe refused to defend herself against 77 misconduct charges at hearing. The Nursing and Midwifery Council heard she accepted her mistakes 'contributed' to the deaths of two babies. She worked at the scandal-hit Furness General Hospital in Barrow, Cumbria between 2004 and 2013. Ms Ratcliffe is the first of eight midwives accused of misconduct and poor care to appear before the NMC .
Michael Churton from New York, was with four colleagues at the base camp, 17,500ft above sea level, when he was knocked down by the tsunami of snow. The 38-year-old believes that the force of the earthquake shook loose a big ice shelf, which careered down the mountainside towards him and a group of people he was with. He said: 'I told the group to get down. It was about 4,000 feet of snow just coming and there was nowhere to run'
Taya Kyle told ABC's Robin Roberts she gathered her son, Colton and daughter, McKenna and prepared to tell them their father had been murdered. 'I remembered just closing my eyes, the tears rolling down and me just trying to breathe,' she said. Taya, 40, was speaking to Roberts for a special edition of ABC News' 20/20 which will air on Friday, May 1. It will be the first in-depth interview that Kyle has given since former Marine Eddie Ray Routh was found guilty of capital murder on February 24 for shooting dead Chris Kyle and his friend, Chad Littlefield.
Veteran scriptwriter Keri Davies said having a divan to hand is vital to make post-coital conversations sound convincing. He added that parties in the fictional Ambridge are limited to nine attendees because of budgetary considerations. Actor Charles Collingwood also defended the show’s editor Sean O’Connor who has been criticised for ‘sexing up’ the traditional radio serial.
Leo Greene, 39, of Salt Lake City has been arrested after crashing through two fences and sprinting from police onto a runway during an eight-minute chase at a Utah airport. The events unfolded during a routine traffic stop after airport police tried to stop the car with its bumper dragging. The chase then started on a public road on Monday at 3am. Greene then jumped out of the car and ran to a shed before he was forced to the ground and arrested. He faces multiple charges including driving under the influence, fleeing and resisting arrest.
Ronald Jebson, who was responsible for the 'Babes in the Woods' murders in 1970, died of kidney failure. He was being held at HMP Frankland, which also holds child killer Ian Huntley. Victims' families only found out after journalists told them 11 days after he died. Beryl Hanlon, whose 12-year-old son Gary was killed by killer, said: 'I'm glad to hear he's gone'
Jef Rouner said his five-year-old daughter was forced to cover up with jeans and a t-shirt when she wore her rainbow spaghetti-strap sundress to school in Houston, Texas. He said he bought the multicolor frock from a store in the mall and previously let her wear it to church. The outspoken father said he won't stop his daughter from wearing the dress again in the future.
Andrew Silicani, 23, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court to four counts of using the mail in his unsuccessful plan to hire someone to carry out the murders. He faces up to 40 years at sentencing this summer. 'I used the mail, wrote four letters asking for this to be done — for the murders of my mom and stepdad. I understand what I've done. I felt that pleading guilty would be best,' he told the judge.
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is scrapping paper counterpart that accompanies all UK plastic photocard licences. Information about penalty points for traffic violations will be held only on DVLA database. But motoring groups fear switch to fully online system will make it more difficult for car hire firms. From June 8, holidaymakers heading abroad will have to log on to DVLA website the day before .
Guo Kai and Dong Hui, 22, had planned to get married this month in Sichuan in southwest China. But Dong was diagnosed with bone cancer last month and admitted to hospital. The couple arranged for a team of professional photographers to come to the hospital to take pictures .
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met Monday for the first time since world powers and Iran sealed a framework agreement on April 2 that would limit Iran's ability to build a nuclear weapon. They now have little more than two months to meet their own deadline of June 30 to sign a comprehensive accord, which hinges on both sides coming to an agreement on the timing of sanctions relief. Kerry and Zarif reconvened at the Upper East Side home of Iran's ambassador to the United Nations today after their marathon negotiations in Switzerland with several questions outstanding.
Mark Lowe, 32, from Skelmersdale, Lancashire, is serving a five-year sentence for killing his brother Wayne. Mark killed his brother after he tried to stab him during a drink-fuelled day of fighting at his mum's house. Mark then kicked Wayne, 33, to death and was charged with his murder. But prosecutors accepted a manslaughter plea 'on the basis of a loss of control' as he was first attacked by a knife-wielding Wayne. His wife Sarah is now looking after three young children alone and said: 'Mark will regret what he did for the rest of his life, because he loved his brother'
Tony Toutouni, 42, has amassed 750,000 followers on the photo-sharing site in eight months. He is threatening to take the crown of King of Instagram from his friend Dan Bilzerian, who has eight million followers. The billionaire businessman, who goes by the name @lunatic-living on the site, says: 'It's a lifestyle that every man wants to live and I enjoy living it'
Chandni Nigam, 19, spent six years battling demons which spawned from obsession to do well at school. She would stay up late studying, resulting in sleep deprivation and a negative impact on her performance. Inquest heard she told her parents she was feeling suicidal in 2013 and said she would stand in front of a fast train on a Tuesday to take her life - which is how she ultimately died. She was struck by a train travelling from London Paddington to Hereford at Twyford railway station in February last year.
Streaming music service Spotify believes it has identified the average age of midlife crises at 42. Staff analysed data and found users aged around 42 drop their usual playlists. They usually contain hits from their youth in favour of today's chart toppers. Spotify and its rivals are working hard to understand the tastes of their listeners.
Miriam González Durántez, 46, attended LDNY fashion show and WIE awards gala in London tonight. Her bright pink, long-sleeved dress was covered in bright blooms at Goldsmiths' Hall event. She wore £560 pair of Gianvito Rossi Perspex-panelled metallic patent-leather pumps on her feet. A yellow and pink corsage was pinned to her shoulder - and it was one of fake flowers .
Former Adelaide doctor Tareq Kamleh featured in the latest ISIS propaganda video at the weekend wearing western-style surgical scrubs and handling babies in a maternity ward. He urged people to join the death cult notorious for beheading non-Muslims. The Medical Board of Australia can deregister doctors convicted of crimes and can take action against those whose conduct goes against being a 'fit and proper person' . But no action has yet been taken against the doctor, who still remains registered to practice medicine in Australia until September 30 .
For many of the residents of Santa Barbara d'Oeste and neighboring Americana in Brazil's southeastern Sao Paulo state, having Confederate ancestry is a point of pride that's celebrated in high style at the annual 'Festa dos Confederados,' or 'Confederates Party' in Portuguese. Thousands turn out every year, including many who trace their ancestry back to the dozens of families who, enticed by the Brazilian government's offers of land grants, settled here from 1865 to around 1875. They're joined by country music enthusiasts, history buffs and locals with a hankering for buttermilk biscuits or a fondness for 'The Dukes of Hazzard'
Lynn, from Chippenham, suffers from a painful and crippling condition callled hip displasia. The condition means the ball and socket joint of her hip has not formed properly. She also has scoliosis (curvature of the spine) and needs to take painkillers. When pregnant, she stopped taking painkillers for the duration of her pregnancy. She wanted to be able to deliver her baby naturally but had to have a c-section. Libby was delivered via a caesarean section but Lynn had hoped for a natural birth.
Sean Jefferson, 45, and Elizabeth Jowitt, 37, admitted handling stolen goods at York Magistrates' Court. They decorated their flat in items such as lanterns, wreaths, trinkets and homemade gifts. Some of the items were taken from the graves of babies, while others were from a grandmother's grave. The couple escaped a prison sentence but were given a 47-week curfew and a restraining order. They have also been banned from cemeteries in the York area indefinitely.
Royal Baby Gaga ice cream is the brainchild of breastfeeding campaigner Victoria Hiley. The 30-year-old has teamed up with London-based ice-creamery The Licktators. The 500ml tub of Royal Baby Gaga has an RSP of £19.99 and is available in pink and blue tubs. All profits will be donated to a breastfeeding charity.
Joshua Sweet, 20, broke into 24-year-old teacher's home and sexually assaulted her as she slept. Judge Mary Stacey admitted the victim had been 'scarred psychologically' by the assault. But freed Josh Sweet after serving just two months on remand at Birmingham Crown Court. He was given a three-year community order and ordered to do 150 hours unpaid work. Victim Support charity worker said 'victims deserve justice' and 'must be given punishment that fits crime'
Ian Rogers, 36, became hooked on all things paranormal as a child and took part in his first ghost hunt in the year 2000. Since then he has spent hundreds of pounds on the creepy collection... and he's on the hunt for more to add. Ian's favourite doll is Annabel, who he thinks is haunted by a seven-year-old girl who drowned. The dolls were previously shared between Ian and his sister, but his sister wanted to get rid of them.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down over rebel-held territory in eastern Ukraine on July 17 last year. Diplomatic cables sent two days before the crash warned of risk of flying over Ukraine. German intelligence had repeatedly warned of the risk to aviation security. But German government failed to pass on the warning, local media reported.
Dan Fredinburg was one of four Americans killed when a massive earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday. The 33-year-old Google engineer was given the letters by his girlfriend Ashley Arenson just before he left. Friends have since uploaded a CrowdRise page in his memory, with all the funds going to relief efforts. More than $36,000 has been raised so far.
The monster iceberg, larger than Manhattan, was spotted breaking away from West Antarctica's Getz Ice Shelf by the U.S. National Ice Center (NIC) B-34 is the 34th iceberg from the 'B' quadrant of Antarctica to be tracked by the NIC. It appears to have fractured and moved out into in the Amundsen Sea sometime in mid- to late-February 2015, Nasa said.
Kim Davies, 60, bought Llanwenarth House in Monmouthshire for £675,000 in 2008 and spent £1million renovating it. Cecil Frances Alexander was staying there in 1848 when she wrote All Things Bright and Beautiful. But he then made dozens of illegal alterations, including installing a whirlpool bath with shiny mosaic tiles, crystal chandeliers and spotlights in the ceiling. He also put in inappropriate kitchen fittings and replaced the Grade II-listed house's timber windows with modern ones. Davies initially denied five charges under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, but has now changed his plea.
Ed Miliband sets out plans to scrap stamp duty for most first-time buyers in Stockton-on-tees speech. Also wants to ban developers hoarding land which could be built on, triggering drop in housebuilding firms' shares. Barrett Developments saw shares drop from more than £5.42 each to under $5.32 within two hours of FTSE opening. Shares in Taylor Wimpey fell sharply from £1.70 to under £ 1.66 this morning, before recovering.
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was caught on camera ogling model Chrissy Teigen's derriere at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. His girlfriend Linda Holliday, who's dated Belichick since 2006, posted a photo of the 'incident' on Instragram. Teigen was snapped hobnobbing with such notables as Katie Couric and Jenna Dewan-Tatum at the event.
Firefighters rescued the woman's three daughters and a son, ages 9 to 13, at around 1.30pm Sunday after one of the children used an emergency-only cellphone to call 911. The woman, a single mother who reportedly works at the Philadelphia International Airport, is now facing four counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Police say the mother deliberately locked her children in the basement at around 11pm Saturday, and they spent the next 15 hours without access to food or bathroom .
Queen Letizia and her husband King Felipe attended a memorial service in Barcelona today. They met with the families of some of the 50 Spaniards who died in the Germanwings plane crash . The memorial service was held at Barcelona's landmark Sagrada Familia basilica . It was led by Archbishop of Barcelona Lluís Martínez Sistach, the current Archbishop of Catalonia . More than 1,000 people gathered outside the landmark basilica to listen to the service.
Prime Minister David Cameron has backed the royals' choice of private care for Kate's second birth. Prince William and Kate chose St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, central London, over NHS. He said: 'I think it's a total matter of choice for people - what they use and where they have their babies' Mr Cameron's son Ivan, who had cerebral palsy and epilepsy, died aged just six at the hospital in 2009.
Rep. Renee Ellmers beat Clay Aiken by nearly 18 points in November's election to represent the Second District of North Carolina in the House of Representatives. Aiken, 36, was the runner-up in the second season of American Idol in 2003 and placed second to Ruben Studdard in 2003 in the talent-search show. He told Howard Stern on Monday that Ellmers is a 'b**ch' and an 'idiot' Ellmers, an intensive-care nurse by training, beat a seven-term incumbent in 2010 and won a third term by crushing Aiken in November. 'You should see the second episode, because she’s a bitch,' he
South West Trains forced to cancel all of its services following the incident this afternoon . A person was struck by a train in the Surbiton area of the city and a section of the track was closed . Network Rail said staff were working 'flat out' to recover the service but delays were to be expected into the night .
Fannie Randle, who has worked at the sorority Gamma Phi Beta for 24 years, was driving to work every day in an old car that was held together with duct tape. University of Southern California senior and former Gamma PhiBeta president Alicia Jewell decided to give the housekeeper one last gift before graduation in May. Miss Jewell enlisted her sorority sisters to raise money for Ms Randle's new car on the crowdsourcing website GoFundMe .
Dana Vulin suffered horrific third degree burns to more than 60 per cent of her body and countless operations to reconstruct her scorched face, arms and torso. Her attacker, Natalie Dimitrovska, will argue her 17-year jail sentence was too severe on Tuesday. Lawyers for the 29-year-old will claim that Ms Vulin was not as badly injured as she stated in court. They are appealing for her sentence to be reduced based on footage that shows her recovery filmed for Channel 7's Sunday Night program .
The $39.99 (£26) Nanoheat Wireless Heated Mug is fitted with a rechargeable battery, nanoheater and heat sleeve. It can maintain the temperature of hot drinks at between 68°C and 71°C (155 and 160 °F) for up to 45 minutes - giving you plenty of time to drink to finish the beverage before its gets too cold. The mug weighs a little over one pound (454g) and can be charged wirelessly or using a traditional USB cord. A built-in timer automatically turns off the mug if its not used for 30 minutes, to conserve energy.
Crown Princess Mary attended an Anzac Day ceremony in Copenhagen over the weekend. The Australian-born Royal cut a solemn figure as she placed a wreath at a memorial. The 43-year-old chose a dark ensemble for the event, wearing a knee-length purple dress beneath a black jacket and striking black millinery and gloves. The Crown Princess' mother Henrietta Donaldson died in 1997 from a heart condition at 25 .
Economy will have grown by 0.5% in first three months of 2015, down from 0.9% in same period in 2014. Latest growth figures will be released by the Office for National Statistics tomorrow morning. Latest figures showed economy grew by 2.8% in whole of 2014, its strongest pace since 2006. But since then official monthly figures have shown dismal start to 2015 for much of the economy.
Bali Nine ringleaders Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran will be executed at the stroke of midnight on Tuesday. The pair will face 12 marksmen, with only three of them holding loaded guns, in the depths of the jungle on Nusakambangan Island in Java. They will be given white clothing to wear and a choice whether to be blindfolded with a piece of fabric before facing the firing squad who will be lined up anywhere from five to 10 metres in front of them. A disturbing recreation of the execution was aired on Indonesian TV the day before five foreign drug traffickers were killed in January.
Currently mobile phone companies charge customers up to 20p a minute to call supposedly free 0800 numbers. The charges will end from July 1 under proposals published by Ofcom today. The changes were fought by the mobile phone networks, which have been making tens of millions of pounds a year from customers calling the numbers.
The 25-year-old was seen attempting to drive his Bentley through flash floods in Dallas, but had to abandon it. It took officials and a tow truck several hours to pull the luxury Bentley free from Dallas flood waters. Hardy was convicted last July of beating, strangling and threatening to kill ex-girlfriend Nicki Holder. He was dropped by his previous team, the Carolina Panthers, because of these charges last season, but was still able to collect his salary during that time, which was roughly $770,000 a week. Hardy will be forced to sit out the first 10 games of the 2015 season and will not receive his salary.
The 99.7 per cent accurate BioSure HIV Self Test enables people to test themselves when and where they like. An estimated 26,000 people in the UK have HIV but are unaware of it and may be transmitting it. The testing kit, on sale online, uses a small amount of blood from a finger-prick sample to detect the presence of HIV antibodies.
Tortoise was captured scuttling across the sands of the Kalahari desert in South Africa. The two cheetahs surrounded the reptile and tried to scare it out of its shell with snarls. But the little reptile kept well tucked up inside its tough exterior forcing the big cats to wander off .
Angus Hawley's brother David says he doesn't 'understand' the death of his fit and healthy brother. The 46-year-old was a father to four children, aged 16, 16, 14, 12, 12 and 8, with Nicole Kidman's sister Antonia. Mr Hawley was in New York attending a business conference when he died on Saturday. He is believed to have suffered a heart attack after returning from a swim . His death comes less than seven months after Antonia's father, Dr Antony Kidman, died of a suspected heart attack .
Apple sold more than 61 million iPhones in the quarter, accounting for more than two-thirds of its $58 billion in revenue and lion's share of $13.6 billion in profit - and up 40% from a year ago. Sales of iPhones in China were also revealed to have outstripped those in the US. Apple also announced an expansion of its effort to return more of its sizable cash war chest.
